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Rendcomb College to open performing
arts centre

Lydiard Park Academy is now open to applications for places
from parents of pupils starting their final year of primary
school. If your child is in Year 4, 5 or 6, please come and see
what we have to offer.

Artist impression of the new Performing Arts Centre at Rendcomb College
Autumn 2016 will see the opening Wizard of Oz, We’ll Meet Again and
of a performing arts venue at the Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies.
heart of the Rendcomb College Senior school pupils can take part
campus in Cirencester. in two main performances each
Available to pupils throughout year which alternate between plays
the college, the complex provides and musicals. Recent productions
industry standard performance and include One Man, Two Guv’nors,
rehearsal space for students to Macbeth, Jerusalem, Footloose,
practice, perform and nurture their Amadeus, We Will Rock You and
creative talents. Our Country’s Good.
Junior school pupils have weekly Rendcomb College’s open morning
drama lessons and the Otters takes place on Saturday, 1 October.
(Nursery to Year 2) perform every Families will be taken on pupil-led
year in their Nativity and Easter tours and will meet the head of
show. Years 3 to 6 take part in a college, head of juniors and other
Offering: Open Evenings: musical production in the Summer key members of staff. Find out more
term. In many cases, pupils are about what Rendcomb College can
 your child the opportunity to become the best that Tuesday 13th September invited to participate in senior offer your child by visiting their
they can be; supported and challenged to achieve Wednesday 14th September productions. Recent junior school website:
outstanding examination results, to be confident, productions include Peter Pan, The www.rendcombcollege.org.uk
motivated and well prepared for their future; Come and see the school, meet the students and our
 traditional values and a strong pupil ethos rooted in teaching staff from 5.30pm to 8pm

mutual respect and shared goals; Open Mornings:
 a highly professional staff which embraces the latest
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innovations in teaching. The quality of teaching is Wednesday 5 October
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rated as at least ‘good’ by Ofsted twice in the last four Thursday 6 October
years; Come and see the school in session during a guided HIGHWORTH WARNEFORD
 the full range of enriching opportunities. All clubs tour and informal discussion with the Principal SCHOOL
are free and cover a vast range of activities from between 9.30am and 11.00am.
English, Maths and Science enrichment to arts, music Shrivenham Road, Highworth SN6 7BZ
and sport. This is on top of several house Live in North Swindon and think Lydiard Park An Academy Putting Excellence First
competitions and many performing arts school Academy is too far away?
productions; Not so. We have commissioned our own bus service OPEN MORNINGS/AFTERNOONS
 our unique Gifted and Talented Academy that starts at Abbey Meads near Wallmart. It picks up Monday 26 September to Friday 14 October
programme, designed with the input of leading in Redhouse, Oakhurst, Taw Hill, Peatmoor and
national experts, which provides a range of additional Shaw. Fares are kept in line with Thamesdown bus Highworth Warneford is an excellent secondary school
opportunities including the chance to join a bespoke services with a monthly student pass available. providing an outstanding learning environment which allows
scholars programme in Key Stage 4; Lydiard Park Academy guarantees that bus transport pupils to thrive and develop their academic,
personal and social skills.
 a Sports Academy programme that supports will always be available for new or existing students In our most recent Ofsted report (May 2013) pupils’ behaviour was
students to develop their sporting talent, whilst from these areas. described as ‘outstanding both in lessons and around the school’
balancing the needs and importance of their and such behaviour makes a ‘strong contribution to their learning’.
academic studies and sports training; Applications for September 2017 will be handled by So that you can see for yourself the quality of our provision,
 excellent specialist facilities and a safe, friendly the Local Authority and parents should apply using we would like to invite you to visit the school on a normal
environment. their standard online admissions form. 224 places will working day. Each visit lasts for up to 1½ hours and will give
be offered for Year 7 entry in September 2017. you the opportunity to see lessons and meet pupils and staff.
● Lydiard Park Academy 6th Form with a full range of courses
from September 2015. To book your visit
please contact Mrs Lewis,
Admissions Officer, on (01793) 767083
[email protected] or email:
[email protected]

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