Wareham Town Council

WAREHAM TOWN GUIDE
WAREHAM TOWN BAND
areham has a thriving volunteer Town
WBand which has its roots in the many
village bands which existed up to the mid 19th
century and were made up of a variety of large
wind instruments. These bands were originally
formed to provide music for church services
before organs were commonplace, apart
from providing music for other village events.
The Band contains a number of brass and
reed instruments, indicating that it pre-dates
many other bands in the Purbeck area, most
of whom were formed around the 1860s as
brass bands.
Town band in action - Annual Civic Service Parade in June
In 1855 the Dorset Chronicle reported the Wareham Town Band leading a procession of carts carrying
children back from the annual church outing to Stoborough. These days, the carts may be gone, but
the Band can still be heard playing at fetes, Wareham Carnival, civic parades, the Quay and occasional
Sunday afternoons on local bandstands.
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ST MARY’S CATHOLIC FIRST SCHOOL, WOOL
Dorset Local Education Authority and Plymouth Diocese
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Brown
St. Mary’s is a Voluntary Aided School for children aged 4–9
We offer a happy atmosphere, a totally dedicated staff and education that is
deeply rooted in the aims of our Mission Statement, to “love one another”.
Some features mentioned in our OFSTED inspection report:
Teachers use a good range of methods to make learning interesting.
Good range of extra-curricular activities.
Good use of the interactive whiteboards, enlivens teachers explanations
and contributes well to pupils learning.
The curriculum is enriched well by visits, visitors and a good range of
after school activities. The impact is seen in the pupils positive attitudes to school.
Children in the Reception class are provided with a sound range of experiences which reflect their needs in all
areas of learning.
The school provides a high level of pastoral care and support.
The school has a good welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of team work.
Monitoring of teaching and learning is very good.
Children behave well and learn and play well together.
Very good relationships between all members of the school, local and parish communities.
Phone for details on 01929 462565, or fax us on 462471
Visit our website on: www.stmaryswool.dorset.sch.uk or email us at: office@stmaryswool.dorset.sch.uk
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