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Education News

Freshers fair for people Children’s play area ideas wins prizes
not in full-time employment
U3A Swindon is a self-help, participative organisation with the purpose
of providing leisure and learning opportunities for those not in full time
employment, which is the only criteria for membership.
Activities usually take place on weekdays and are organised by the
members for the members sharing their knowledge and skills.
Find out more at a Freshers’ Fair on Saturday 3 September, 10am to
12.30pm in St Joseph’s College, Ocotal Way.
See the range of courses and activities at: www.swindonu3a.org.uk
U3A choir concert for Brighter Futures radiography appeal
An evening with Swindon U3A Choir takes place on Saturday 24 Septem-
ber, 7.30pm, in Bath Road Methodist Church.
Under the musical directorship of Sheila Harrod, the choir will perform
old favourites and new numbers and will be joined by Swindon Polish
Choir. Millbrook School Council, with Swindon Lions president Alan Mitchell
Admission is by ticket at £5 from Julian Riley on 01793 493429, Sheila and Lion Maurice Watson
Dunn: 01793 529678 or Henry Fitzsimmons: 01793 487529.
Over the summer holidays youngsters different ages, and of course work
Dance students reach world finals from Freshbrook enjoyed a newly within the budget.”
refurbished play area off Worsley
Members of the school council
Students from the Swindon Dance their hard work and extremely high Road, but the inclusion of the sent in designs and comments to
Academy have been selected to commitment really paid off. I’m equipment in the design was the back up their suggestions and the
represent England at the 2017 also very grateful for the continued result of consultation with pupils at top three were rewarded with art
Dance World Cup to be held in support of all the parents and Millbrook Primary School. materials. Andrew Rutherford’s
Germany. grandparents. Teacher Sue Thorn said: “The artwork was selected to be included
The 6 to 18 years olds were “The new school year is going to landscape team at Swindon Council in the play area name board and he
selected to represent Team be very exciting as we prepare for asked us to involve the children in won a professional paintbox, whilst
England after putting in winning DWC 2017.” deciding what kind of equipment runners-up Chloe and May received
performances at the 2016 finals held The academy holds classes at the would be suitable for pre-school crayon sets.
in Jersey. Wilkes Academy in Westlea, Abbey through to older users. The school also received the
Academy principal Sarah Watson: Meads Primary School and the “They were really enthusiastic Swindon Lions community service
“I’m bursting with pride of each Haydon Centre. with their ideas, but had to make award and £100 for school
and every one of the students. All www.swindonacademyofdance.co.uk difficult choices to provide for playground resources.

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