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18 Cheshire Independent Issue 48Independent INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSPreschool boost for GreenbankGREENBANK Preparatory Schoolhas opened another extension thatwill almost double the capacity inits preschool class.The new £130,000 unit means theindependent preparatory school onHeathbank Road in Cheadle Hulme cannow take up to 40 boys and girls agedthree and four years-old. The move hasOutstanding education from 3 to 18Sixth FormOpen Open EveningngFriday 7 October 4.30–7pmWednesday 3 October 7pmWholeOpenSchoolMorningSaturday 8 October 10am–1pmOpen MorningSaturday “Everything 13 October the school 10am-1pm hasdelivered so far, for mychildren has been nothing short“Everything the school hasdeliveredof outstanding”so far, for my childrenhas been nothing short ofoutstanding”To To find find out out why why our our parents arepassionate about King’s pleasecontact Admissions on on 01625 260000or or email email admissions@kingsmac.co.ukmail@kingsmac.co.uk100% bursaries availablewww.kingsmac.co.ukThe King’s School in Macclesfieldbeen made to enable an easier transitionfrom Greenbank’s Day Nursery intothe main school.However, Headmistress Janet Lowewas quick to point out that admission tothe preschool did not mean parents hadto choose the main school at the end ofthe school year.Mrs Lowe, who has overseen a majorExtensive bus routesavailableCharity No.Charity No. 11372041137204expansion of the school over the last fiveyears, said: “As with any preschool, parentscan use their Government vouchersto help meet the costs, and at the endof the year their children can either jointhe main preparatory school or go intothe maintained sector.“Obviously we hope that after a yearin Greenbank’s preschool unit, parentswill be delighted that their children havegained such a strong grounding in literacy,numeracy and social skills and willwant their children to move up, but it’snot a condition of admission.”Mrs Lowe aded: “We offer a flexibleschedule, 50 weeks per year with parentsable to choose specific sessions.”The unit has its own teacher BeckyThornton, 30, from Didsbury, who hasbeen teaching for 10 years and studiedat Northampton University.Becky said: “It is such a privilege to beMACCLESFIELD is producingthe next generationof young doctors withfive students from King’sgoing to top medicalschools in the UK andAmerica this autumn.Pictured with the skull of theKing’s skeleton are from left toright: Oliver McCloskey, 18,James McGregor, 19, MaxGabarre-Grindrod, also 19, allfrom Macclesfield; Andrew Hodgson,18, from Tytherington andChris Ward, from Cranage.Oliver will study at StevensonCollege, Durham; James andAndrew will read medicine atSheffield, and Chris is going toNewcastle and wants to becomean Army doctor.Max is going further afield –to the University of Pennsylvania– where he will sit both anAmerica and British examinationprogramme.King’s Head of Science Draround children in their early years andwatch them grow and develop as individuals.You must create a nurturing andstimulating environment in which thechildren can make lots of friends veryeasily and, above all, enjoy every partof their learning and development.”In 2009, Greenbank opened a new£400,000 administration block with specialistscience laboratories and musicrooms, with a special all weather footballpitch installed a year later.Chris Hollis said: “Entry intomedical school is tougher thanit has ever been with our topmedical schools attractingapplications from all over theworld so to have five studentsgoing up to study medicine fromGrowing school:Becky Thorntonis picturedoutsideGreenbank’slatest expansionMacc producing the nextgeneration of young doctorsone cohort is quite exceptional.“I am particularly delightedfor Max who is taking the ambitiousstep of studying inAmerica because he wants toget the broadest perspectivepossible.”More places at top schoolPreschool care from the education expertsOPEN DAYSaturday October 13th10am - 12.00noonONLY 10 MINUTESFROM WILMSLOWFULLSCHOOLGreenbank School is one of the North-West’s leading academic preparatory schools. Its stunning success has beenbased on family values, building strong links between home and school.This September we opened a new Preschool unit allowing us to almost double our places for boys and girls aged3 and 4 years-old. Whether your child progresses to our preparatory school or chooses to go through the state system,you can be assured they will get the very best start to their education, developing their literacy, numeracy and socialskills in a wonderfully caring setting.GREENBANKPREPARATORY SCHOOL& DAY NURSERY0161 485 3724Heathbank Rd, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6HUwww.greenbankschool.co.uk
Issue 48 Cheshire Independent 19IndependentEDUCATIONAnother record examination results yearAT Cheadle & Marple Sixth FormCollege you’ll be challenged to thelimit, whatever your course,whatever your ability.We are totally focused on you and yourfuture, and we encourage all our youngpeople to understand and believe in theirown potential, to take responsibility fortheir own development and to take pridein their success.Success breeds success and in 2012 weenjoyed another record year ofexamination results.Our A-Level pass rate is well above thenational average, 32 A-Level subjectsachieved a 100% pass rate and vocationalsubjects at Level 3 attained 99.7%placing the College amongst the topachievers in the region.It’s no surprise that, within such anatmosphere of success, students generallymake excellent progress when comparedto their prior results.Over 550 students have progressed touniversities throughout the UK, includingOxford and Cambridge, while others aresettled in to their chosen careers.To find out more why not come to ourOPEN DAY, at both campuses, from10.00am – 1.00pm on Saturday 6 October.Find out more about our wide range ofcourses, meet our friendly staff andsample our unique sixth form atmosphere.We look forward to meeting you.● Visit www.camsfc.ac.uk for moredetails.OPEN DAYAT CHEADLE & MARPLESIXTH FORM COLLEGESATURDAY 6 OCTOBERBOTH COLLEGES10.00am-1.00pmFIND OUT MORE ABOUTOUR STUDENT SUCCESSESAND WIDE RANGE OFA LEVEL, VOCATIONALAND APPRENTICESHIPPROGRAMMES.OPEN EVENINGSWEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER,CHEADLE SIXTH FORM (5.00-8.00pm)THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER,MARPLE SIXTH FORM (5.00-8.00pm)32 A LEVELSUBJECTSACHIEVED100%PASS RATEOVER99.7%VOCATIONALLEVEL 3PASS RATE550STUDENTSPROGRESSED TOUNIVERSITY INCLUDINGOXFORD & CAMBRIDGECheadle Sixth Form CollegeCheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5HATel: 0161 486 4602Marple Sixth Form CollegeHibbert Lane, Marple, SK6 7PATel: 0161 484 6602www.camsfc.ac.uk
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