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PAGE 8 Education News Our 2010 ‘outstanding’ ISI report said; THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL, WELL-INFORMED, IMAGINATIVE AND VARIED TEACHING SUPPORTS THE PUPILS’ SUCCESSES ACROSS THE CURRICULUM. STRONG RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STAFF AND BOYS LEAD TO MUTUAL RESPECT AND TRUST St. Edward’s School invites you to come and see for yourself. Scholarships available for Years 7 and 8 Thames Valley West ST EDWARD’S SCHOOL READING 64 Tilehurst Road, Reading RG30 2JH 01189574342 www.stedwards.org.uk A36564 Highland School Advert_Port:Layout 1 12/10/09 12:36 THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL TILEHURST, READING PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE An Independent Day School Girls: 2 yrs - 11 yrs, Boys: 2 yrs - 7 yrs • Before, After School and Holiday Care • Transport available • Affordable fee structure with Bursaries available Our recent ISI inspection report says: ‘The staff show dedication and commitment to the welfare of the pupils with whom they enjoy very good relationships in a calm, kindly atmosphere. The pupils are confident, articulate and hard working. Their spiritual, moral and social development is a strong feature of the school.’ Wardle Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6JR Tel: 0118 942 7186 Fax: 0118 945 4953 Email: enquiries@highlandsschool.co.uk Website: www.highlandsschool.co.uk BearwoodFamMag_Oct(87x85)_BearwoodFamMag_Oct(87x85) 06/10/2010 15: BEARWOOD COLLEGE Wokingham Open Days Wed 24th Nov Wed 19th Jan Wed 9th March Please call to confirm your attendance Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Sixth Form Independent day / boarding co-education from 0-18 0118 974 8300 www.bearwoodcollege.co.uk Reaching over 100 Independent Schools and Nurseries To advertise call 0118 954 6893 or email adverts@familiestvw.co.uk Treetops Nursery 5 Centenary Park, Station Road, Henley on Thames RG9 1DS We believe that every child is a unique individual, full of potential and continually evolving. Therefore our overriding childcare philosophy is to provide a warm, safe and happy environment, in which each child receives stimulation correctly levelled at his/her own particular age and stage of development. Over 19 years’ experience in complete childcare and education Town centre location Excellent home cooked food Open 7.45am-6pm. 51 weeks a year Light and spacious rooms Multi-level indoor soft play gym ; unique indoor/outdoor all-weather play area and an outside area To see what we can offer you and your child, contact Sarah to arrange a visit on 01491 413336 www.countrysidenurseries.co.uk Thames Valley West Where individuals thrive NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010
A day of challenges A team of pupils from St Edward’s and The Highlands Schools have had an exciting time taking part in the annual Junior Teamwork Challenge. The brave and hardy group faced many adventures – the most perilous being a giant crocodile infested swamp that had to be crossed using only three planks of wood. Thankfully, the children made it safely across and were able to complete their other challenges. These included orienteering, giant puzzles and, the funniest to watch, a tricky obstacle course which had to be negotiated whilst all strapped to the same ski. The day finished with some climbing, first on low-ropes and then a thrilling trip to the top of the tower and a series of tightrope sections. A fun way to encourage leadership and problem solving skills! To find out more about St Edward’s and The Highlands Schools please visit www.stedwards.org.uk and www.highlandsschool.co.uk Our enterprising children A new business has been launched to enable primary school children to set up and run a healthy tuck shop in their own school. Fruit to Suit, the healthier tuck shop company, has come up with the imaginative concept of a one-day Business and Enterprise Programme designed to train a young Tuck Shop Team to set up and run a healthier tuck shop. Training is divided into a series of workshops and fun activities: the Tuck Shop Challenge where the children set up their own company that will run the healthy tuck shop in their school, and Tuck Shop Manager Training, a half-day session for the children who will actually run the shop. The children are then taken through all the practicalities of running a tuck shop, from advertising to ordering stock, gaining invaluable business and enterprise skills. The benefits of a healthier tuck shop are innumerable – encouraging children to eat more fruit and vegetables and giving them the opportunity to try a wider variety of food, while being proactive in the prevention of excess weight and obesity. A fantastic, innovative idea. To find out more visit www.fruittosuit.co.uk Visit View us www.familiestvw.co.uk now at www. familiestvw.co.uk for the latest news Education News Crosfields pupils inspired by la vie française Pupils from Crosfields School, in Reading, packed their bags recently and headed to a stunning chateau in the La Manche region of Normandy. The Château de la Baudonnière provided an excellent opportunity for pupils to enhance their French language skills through practical activities such as cookery, an assault course, archery, orienteering and a climbing wall. Also on the curriculum were Geography and History, with trips to Mont St Michel bay, and to Bayeux and the D-Day landing beaches. Visits to markets, shopping centres and the beach rounded off a successful trip during which new friendships were forged and new experiences shared. The pupils enjoyed a genuine French week and returned to school enthused by la vie française. For more information on Crosfields please visit www.crosfields.co.uk Beechwood opens its doors Beechwood Primary School in Ambleside Close, Woodley, is holding an Open Morning on 12 November at 9.30am–12noon, with the Head Teacher’s presentation at 9.30am and 11am. Call 0118 969 5976, email admin@beechwood.wokingham.sch.uk or visit www.beechwood-primary.ik.org for further information. Thames Valley West PAGE 9
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