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Bourton & Zeals Pre-School - All Friends Together
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At Bourton and Zeals Pre-School we provide a happy, fun-filled time for our children through creative learning and play. In our own purpose-built building in the grounds of St. George's School, Bourton, we always put our children first.
An Interview with Chris Beech, Head Teacher at King Arthur's
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Half way through his first year as Head Teacher at King Arthur's, Wincanton's secondary school, Chris Beech is interviewed for the Window.
Annie Comes to Town!
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For two nights only the musical 'Annie' will be performed at King Arthur's school by students aged 9-15. Children from some of the local primary schools and King Arthur's will be in the cast.
Milborne Port Children Get Lesson in Road Safety
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PCSO Mandy Forsey attended Milborne Port Primary school recently to give Road Safety advice to the children. Mandy spent 20 minutes in each class going over Road Safety and staying safe while out and about in the community.
Milborne Port School Children Sing Festive Cheer
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Milborne Port school choir attended Wheathill Sheltered Housing just before Christmas to sing to the residents. The choir sang beautifully and had the residents in stitches with their actions for the Twelve Days of Christmas song.
Wincanton Primary School Steps Out for the Hospice
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A sponsored walk organised by staff at the Wincanton Primary School and completed by their 270 pupils has raised over £2,000 for St Margaret's Hospice.
Lots to See and Do at King Arthur's Open Evening
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We invite everyone from the area to come and look around our school, meet the staff and current students at King Arthur's Open Evening on Thursday 27th September. Chris Beech, the school's new Headteacher, will give a presentation at 7.30pm.
Children Pass Cycle Safety Training With Flying Colours
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PCSO Mandy Forsey has successfully completed her first cycle training (Right Track) for children at Milborne Port. This was open to Year Six children at Milborne Port Primary School. All eight children attending the course passed with flying colours.
Best GCSE Results Ever for King Arthur's Students!
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As King Arthur's embarks on a new academic year the school can look forward with continuing confidence, as this summer it recorded its best ever examination results.
Wincanton's Children Become Journalists! "Our Olympic Torch Relay"
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Children from Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School become Wincanton Window's youngest ever reporters, recounting their experiences of the exciting Three Towns Olympic Torch relay on 15th June 2012.
Green Growth at Wincanton Primary School
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Pupils were pleased and excited on receiving plants and flowers from Otter Nurseries to help them get their learning garden going.
Olympic Torch Brings Light and Cheer to Wincanton and District
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On Friday 15th June students from schools in Wincanton, Castle Cary, Ansford, and Bruton brought pure cheer and delight to crowds as they carried out their own version of the Olympic Torch Relay.
King Arthur's Summer Fete and Fun Dog Show
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By popular demand, King Arthur's will be incorporating a Fun Dog Show into its annual Summer Fete on Friday 29th June, from 6.00 - 8.00pm. All the usual favourites, too! Come along - free entry!
Getting Olympic Fever? Three Towns Torch Run
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Disappointed to miss out on the official Olympic Torch procession in their area, local schools, backed by businesses, sport centres, the town councils and the Police are holding their own special torch procession around Castle Cary, Bruton and Wincanton.
The "Queen" Arrives at Wincanton Primary School
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A huge crowd of well-wishers, subjects of her sovereign Majesty and wearing a wonderful collection of hats and crowns, gathered for a celebratory lunch at Wincanton Primary School on Thursday 31st May.
King Arthur's School Mentor Relays Olympic Torch
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King Arthur's nomination of Mr Steve Lafferty from Wincanton was approved by the Olympic committee and he ran his short stretch early on the 22nd May in Taunton. Afterwards, students queued for photos with Steve and the Olympic Torch.
Friends of King Arthur's Quiz Night 2012
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It's time to call King Arthur's and enter your team (funny and cryptic team names are most welcome!) for their annual quiz night on Thursday 29th March.
A New Headteacher Appointed for King Arthur's
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The Governors of King Arthur's Community School, Wincanton, are pleased to announce the appointment of the new Headteacher for September 2012.
Senior Citizens Enjoy Party Organised by King Arthur's Students
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Every year the Year 11 students at King Arthur's throw a party for the Senior Citizen's of the Wincanton community as part of their Citizenship studies. This year, on December 15th, the eighty guests all had a lovely time.
Wincanton Primary School Unveils New Website
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December saw the launch of the school's new website, intended to keep parents and the local community up to date with all that goes on at the school.
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