First Class 2018

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Thursday, 1 November, 2018

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First Class November 1st 2018 School starts here

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Enborne Primary School

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Chilton Foliat Primary School

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Ramsbury Primary School Ref: FC 2218B

BaydonSt NicholasCoE Primary School

Ref: FC 0718A

Great Bedwyn CoE Primary School Ref: FC 1618A

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Cheam School Ref: FC 6218B

Shalbourne CoE Primary School Ref: FC 1018B

Bishopswood Infant School Ref: FC 3318B

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St Michael’s CoE (Aided) School, Aldbourne Ref: FC 6718A

Chilton Foliat Primary School Ref: FC 0618A

Harriet House School, Frilsham Ref: FC 5218B

Speenhamland Primary School Ref: FC 7218A

Open Classroom Morning Speenhamland School, Pelican Lane, Newbury, RG14 1NU Wednesday 21st November 2018, 9:30am to 10:30am We look forward to welcoming you to meet the Headteacher, hear about our future plans and tour the school.

Please call us to book a place on the Open Classroom Morning

www.speenhamlandprimary.co.uk

Telephone: 01635 41077

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Burnham Copse Primary School Ref: FC 3218B

Thorngrove School Ref: FC 7418B

Ashford Hill Primary School Ref: FC 1918B

Ecchinswell & Sydmonton CoE Primary School Ref: FC 2418A

Book now for Term Course or Holiday Crash Course Compton, Newbury/Thatcham & Woodcote Non-swimmers & Improvers from 3 ½ yrs Snorkelling & Diving Deep End Stroke Improvers 6 children per class Teachers DBS checked Advanced & Club Level swimmers

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Tadley Community Primary School Ref: FC 3118A

Kingsclere CoE Primary School Ref: FC 0118A

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Silchester CoE Primary School Ref: FC 4718A

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Whitelands Park Primary School Ref: FC 1418A

Burghfield St Mary’s CoE Primary School Ref: FC 3818A

St Finian’s Catholic Primary School Ref: FC 5918A

Kennet School An Outstanding Academy Leading the Kennet School Academies Trust

Kennet School is a dynamic and ambitious 11-18 co-educational comprehensive school which opened in September 1957; now, as then, it serves the population of Thatcham and the surrounding villages. As the most over-subscribed school in West Berkshire, the school has grown steadily in terms of numbers on roll and more importantly, facilities available to pupils and staff alike, in pursuit of excellence. Kennet School continues to produce exceptional results year on year at both GCSE and A Level with pupils excelling and going onto their chosen pathways. The outstanding rating by Ofsted in May 2016 identifies the sustained excellence of school. Executive Headteacher: Mrs G Piper Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL T: 01635 862121 E: office@kennetschool.co.uk F: 01635 871814 W: www.kennetschool.co.uk

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Basildon CoE Primary School Ref: FC 5118A

The Willows Primary School Ref: FC 2618B

Burghclere Primary School Ref: FC 4218A

Where liƩle flowers bloom Providing a pre-school educaƟon for 2-5 year olds 3 year old and 2 year old funding available Burghclere Pre-school is a long established Ofsted ‘GOOD ‘rated pre-school located in the village of Burghclere, just 5 miles from Newbury. Now introducing our AŌer School Club new for September 2018, held at Burghclere Primary School. www.burghclerepreschool.co.uk T: 07749 316 968 E: admin@burghclerepreschool.org.uk BURGHCLERE PRE-SCHOOL

Ofsted says we’re

Portal Hall, Church Lane, Burghclere. Berkshire. RG20 9HX

‘GOOD’

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Aldermaston CoE Primary School Ref: FC 5718A

St Martin’s East Woodhay CoE Primary School Ref: FC 2518A

St Thomas’ s CoE Infant School Ref: FC 4318A

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Hampstead Norreys CoE Primary School Ref: FC 6318A

Bucklebury CoE Primary School Ref: FC 1818B

Hermitage Primary School Ref: FC 5018A

OPEN DAY

HERMITAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL HAMPSTEAD NORREYS ROAD, HERMITAGE, BERKS. RG18 9SA We would like to invite you to our OPEN DAY for prospective new starters in September 2019 If your child will be starting Reception in Sep 2019, please come for a tour of the school, see our fantastic children in action and hear a presentation from our Headteacher Mrs Gillian Turner Your children are welcome to join us. Friday 9th November. We will be running two sessions: 9.45am and 1.30pm Please either call or email the school office to book your place. T: 01635 200355 E: office@hermitage.w-berks.sch.uk We very much look forward to seeing you!

Headteacher Mrs Gillian Turner

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Theale CoE Primary School Ref: FC 0318A

Mortimer St Johns CE Infant School Ref: FC 6518A

Cold Ash St Marks CoE Primary School Ref: FC 1518A

Book now for Term Course or Holiday Crash Course Compton, Newbury/Thatcham & Woodcote Non-swimmers & Improvers from 3 ½ yrs Snorkelling & Diving Deep End Stroke Improvers 6 children per class Teachers DBS checked Advanced & Club Level swimmers

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Brightwalton Primary School Ref: FC 6018A

Beedon CoE Primary School Ref: FC 2018A

Parsons Down Infant School Ref: FC 4518A

Francis Baily Primary School Ref: FC 3918A

Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive, Thatcham RG19 4GG Tel: 01635 862188 email: o ĸĐĞ . ĩĂŝůLJ @ ĩ͘ǁͲďĞƌ ks.sch.uk ǁĞď site: fra ŶĐŝƐďĂŝůLJďůŽ gs.net OUR VISION: IMPROVING EVERY DAY

Places available in most year groups for September 2017 At Francis Baily we are passionate about delivering excellence in learning and teaching for all children, our recent Ofsted inspection (June 2016) rated us a ‘Good’ school. ‘The curriculum is creative and provides pupils with a purpose for learning.’ ‘Pupils enjoy coming to school because they are interested in their work. Pupils are polite and welcoming; they are eager to explain their learning and share their ideas.’ ‘They show great respect for each other and adults.’ We invite you to visit our school and offer individual tours with the Headteacher, we look forward to meeting you and showing you our school.

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Fir Tree School Ref: FC 4018B

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John Rankin Infant School Ref: FC 4418B

Thatcham Park CoE Primary School Ref: FC 4918A

Thatcham Park CE Primary School Park Avenue, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 4NP Looking for a Primary School place in September 2019? Come and visit our friendly school during one of our Open Events. Wednesday 14th November at 9 a.m. or 10.15 a.m. Wednesday 21st November at 1.15 p.m. or 2.15 p.m.

To book a place, please phone 01635 870950 or email office@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk

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Woolhampton CoE Primary School Ref: FC 5518B

Englefield CoE Primary School Ref: FC 5618A

Home Farm Pre-prep, Elstree School Ref: FC 2918A

Yattendon CoE Primary School Ref: FC 0818A

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Mrs Bland‘s infant School Ref: FC 1718B

The Ilsleys Primary School Ref: FC 4118A

Alder Bridge School Ref: FC 4618A

St John the Evangelist CoE Infant School Ref: FC 2718B

We have a limited number of spaces

available. Please get in touch to arrange a tour

Tel: 01635 46467 or 07814 155110

www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk

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Chieveley Primary School Ref: FC 0418A

Hungerford Primary School Ref: FC 1118B

The Cedars School Ref: FC 5318C

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Brockhurst & Marlston House Schools Pre-prep, Ridge House Ref: FC 0218A

Welford & Wickham CoE Primary School Ref: FC 0518A

Sulhamstead & Ufton Nervet CoE Primary School Ref: FC 7118A

Inkpen Primary School Ref: FC 2318A

Train to Teach at Secondary or Primary Level Career InformaƟon Evening Wednesday 7th November 2018

Whose story will you inspire? The Downland Alliance specialises in training the secondary and primary teachers of the future. We have vacancies on our teacher training programmes (QTS and PGCE) for anyone interested in training to teach from September 2019. Secondary trainees are based at The Downs, St. Bartholomew’s and Kennet School. Primary trainees are based at one of our school direct partnership primary schools. So whether you are a teaching assistant, a career changer or you graduate in the summer of 2019 why not come along to our Train to Teach Career InformaƟon Evening.

VENUE ͳ The Downs School, RG20 6AD Times 6:00pm—8:00pm Talk at 6:30pm Refreshments provided Booking through our website is preferred or you can email iƩ@downlandalliance.org.uk Make a difference in your community “Every Lesson Shapes a Life” Search: Get into teaching The Downland Teaching School Alliance Website: hƩp//www.downlandalliance.org.uk Telephone: 01635 270096

FIND OUT: • How you can train to become a great teacher and the role you’ll have in inspiring our pupils • What to expect from your training programme and from all our partner schools • Meet our team and chat to some of our NQTs and teaching staff • Get some one to one advice on how to improve your applicaƟon and ensure you meet the selecƟon criteria

You’ll meet some of our training team and chat to some of our newly qualified teachers and teaching staff. It’s a great opportunity to get some one-to- one advice on how to improve your teaching applicaƟon and ensure you meet the selecƟon criteria.

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Kintbury St Mary’s CoE Primary School Ref: FC 6618B

Beenham Primary School Ref: FC 7018B

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Brimpton CoE Primary School Ref: FC 3718A

Streatley CoE Primary School Ref: FC 6118A

Streatley Primary is a good, vibrant and outward looking Church of England School. Children who attend are aged 4 to 11 years old. We have an outstanding privately owned Pre School on site. In our school, children love to learn through the outdoors and we all value a ‘love of reading’. We work with music specialists and sports coaches to offer a broad and balanced curriculum. Parents, carers and all staff at Streatley make a real difference to our children’s lives and build a secure foundation for all their futures. If you are interested in your child attending our school, please do not hesitate to contact us. In the meantime follow us on Twitter @StreatleySch Please see our website for open days in November/December

The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9QL. Headteacher : Miss Lesley Roberts. T. 01491 872399 www.streatleyprimary.co.uk

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The Winchcombe School Ref: FC 5418B

Bradfield CoE Primary School Ref: FC 5818B

Falkland Primary School Ref: FC 6418A

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St Gabriel’s School Ref: FC 3018A

Pangbourne Primary School Ref: FC 4818A

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Spurcroft Primary School Ref: FC 1318C

Looking for a school place?

Spurcro Ō Primary School & Nursery, Thatcham If you are a prospec Ɵ ve parent we would be very pleased to meet you! Members of the Senior Leadership Team are available to show prospec Ɵ ve parents around the school and answer any ques Ɵ ons you have about Spurcro Ō School. Please call or email the o ĸ ce on 01635 871541 to make an appointment.

Tel: 01635 871541 Email: o ĸ ce@spurcro Ō .w Ͳ berks.sch.uk Spurcro Ō Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3XX

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Robert Sandilands Primary School Ref: FC 3418A

Curridge Primary School Ref: FC 2818C

Compton Primary School Ref: FC 3518A

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Stockcross CoE Primary School Ref: FC 2118A

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Lambourn CoE Primary School Ref: FC 6918B

Chaddleworth St Andrew’s & Shefford CoE Federated

Primary School Ref: FC 6818A

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to improve your child’s skills, develop their confidence and inspire a passion for learning. Contact your local Instructor for a free assessment. Newbury Study Centre 01635 34245

Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

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Thursday, 1 November, 2018 St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Ref: FC 7318A

Enborne CoE Primary School Ref: FC 0918B

Shaw-cum-Donnington CoE Primary School Ref: FC 3618A

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Help support the Newbury Weekly News Parcel Fund this year We deliver over 2,000 food parcels to anyone Over 80 years of age on our list. It is not means tested but purely a way of Newbury Weekly News saying a big thank you at Christmas. For further information on fundraising, adding someone to the list, or helping to fund raise please contact Jo Fulker – jo.fulker@newburynews.co.uk

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