• Madagascar 3 1630 at the Laverton

  By djlawrence at 08:17 on 15/04/13

  

  The Laverton presents Madagascar 3 as one of its 2 films during the Laverton Experience week today at 1630. It is FREE entry on the door and with refreshments and a sweet shop what better way to entertain the children this afternoon Contact Dave on 01373 822126 d.lawrence@westburytowncouncil.gov.uk

• More children in Wiltshire to receive first choice secondary school

  By nhavergal at 13:09 on 27/02/13

  

  This week the majority of children will find out that they have received a place at their first choice of secondary school.  Approximately 4,400 children have applied for a place in secondary school for the new school year in September with 96% securing a place in their first choice of school in caparison to 93.5% last year. Offer letters will be sent out from Friday, 1, March 2013 to all who applied before the deadline of...

• Wiltshire College granted £3.6m for new facilities

  By nhavergal at 13:17 on 03/12/12

  

  Wiltshire College has announced it has been accepted for a second grant of £3.6m to improve the buildings and learning facilities.  The grant for the Trowbridge campus will be used to build a Construction Skills Centre for students to develop their learning in Carpentry, Plumbing, Brickwork and Electricals using 'state of the art' facilities.  The centre will become home to three Plumbing and Brick workshops, two...

• Westbury: Wiltshire Council Advises to apply for School Places Early

  By nhavergal at 10:24 on 05/09/12

  

  As the new school year begins and children are kitted off for their first day, Wiltshire Council is advising parents to apply for their chosen schools now to avoid disappointment.  The council is also promoting their online system where applications can be made and information can be sent safely and securely.  An online form is now available to use online and paper applications can be requested after September, 17, 2013. ...

• Matravers School Pupils Had a No Pen Day

  By KimHerbing at 18:03 on 24/07/12

  

  Students at Matravers School, Westbury, put their pens away for the whole day on 29th June, as part of a 'No Pen Day' which encouraged them to talk. Based on the No Pen Wednesday scheme promoted by the Communications Trust, the event was intended to boost speaking and listening skills among students. Teachers at the school also introduced 40 iPod Touch gadgets, loaned from the West Wilts Federation to show how students could use...

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