| 2008 |
| 14 July |
Friday 18th July, whole school finishes for Summer Break |
| No Clubs, Prep or ASC (Sibling Cover Only 3.30pm - 4.00pm)
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| 14 July |
Best Results in School History |
| Mr David Brazier, Head Teacher is delighted to announce the KS2 Results for 2008.
LONG CLOSE SCHOOL
KEY STAGE 2 SAT RESULTS
2008
MATHEMATICS Level 4 or above 100%
Level 5 68%
ENGLISH Level 4 or above 100%
Level 5 84%
SCIENCE Level 4 or a.....
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| 13 June |
Monday 9 June - Years 3 & 4 |
| MUSIC DEMONSTRATION
Monday 9 June – Years 3 and 4
Report by Aarun Samra and Kahinaat Raja
On Monday this week Years 3 and 4 performed a fabulous music demonstration. Year 3 started the performance with a friendly greeting song, a special song created by .....
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| 22 May |
The Inaugural Pegasus Power Play Ten/10 Cricket Tournament |
| On Wednesday, 21st May Long Close School in Slough hosted its inaugural Ten/10 cricket competition.
Named in honour of Long Close former Head teacher, Mrs Wendy Holland, who attended the event, the day was attended by two other schools in the Cognita gr.....
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| 9 May |
Half Term Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May inclusive |
| School will be closed for half term from Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May inclusive. School re-opens on Monday 2nd June.
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| 2 May |
School will be closed on Monday 5th May |
| School will re-open on tuesday 6th May.
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| 28 March |
School Finishes for Holidays at 4.00pm April 4th, 2008 |
| We break up ofor the Spring Holidays on Friday 4th April, 2008. All children to be collected by 4.00pm. There will be no prep, ASC or Clubs. School will re-open on Wednesday 23rd April at the usual time.
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| 14 March |
Friday 21st March and Monday 24th March |
| The school will be closed for the Easter Long Weekend on Friday 21st March and Monday 24th March, 2008. School will re-open on Tuesday, 25th March.
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| 10 March |
Monday 10th March - The Under 11 Netball Match is Cancelled |
| The Netball Match has been cancelled
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| 7 March |
School has re-opened today - Friday 7th March |
| Long Close School has re-opend today - Friday 7th March 2008
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| 28 February |
Curriculum Development Evening: Reading |
| A Curriculum Development Evening for Reading will be held for Years 1to 10,on Thursday, 6th March 2008. This will be in the School Hallfrom 7.00pm to 8.00pm
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| 15 February |
School will be closed for Half-Term - Monday 18th February to Friday 22nd February inclusive |
| There will be no clubs, Prep or After School Care during this week. School re-opens on Monday 25th February, 2008.
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| 15 February |
LCS Mufti Day on Friday 15th February |
| This will be in aid of the British Heart Foundation
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| 4 February |
Annual House Pancake Race - and the House Winners were: |
| Annual HousePancake Race
Pupils at Long Close School gathered eagerly at 11.00 on Shrove Tuesday for their annual pancake race. The three houses:Ash, Oak and Elm were lined up and ready for the whistle to be blown by the Headmaster, David Brazier - and .....
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| 25 January |
Parents Evening: Future Schooling 11+ |
| Thursday 31st January at 19.00
Parents Evening: Future Schooling 11+ for Parents with children in Years 3 - 5
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| 22 January |
Under 8B Football Match Tuesday 22nd January is Cancelled |
| Please note that the Under 8B Football Match is cancelled today
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| 16 January |
Reminder to all parents re Netball & Five-a-Side |
| Reminder to all parents thatNetball (Mon) and 5-a-side Football (Tues) does not start until after Spring Half Term e.g. week commencing Monday 25th February onwards.
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| 2007 |
| 22 November |
LCS collected in excess of £400 for Children in Need - Thank you to all those involved |
| More details in the weekly newsletter
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| 16 November |
Long Close School is supporting Children in Need Day - Friday 16th November |
| Long Close School is doing lots of different things. For a £1 donation - pupils can wear theircasual clothes.
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| 9 November |
**Saturday 24th November FOLCS Christmas Fayre** |
| Further details to follow
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| 22 October |
** AUTUMN HALF TERM ** Long Close will be closed for the Autumn Half-Term break from Monday 22 - Tuesday 30 October (inclusive). The school will reopen on Wednesday 31 October at the normal time. |
| ** AUTUMN HALF TERM ** Long Close will be closed for the Autumn Half-Term break from Monday 22 - Tuesday 30 October (inclusive). The school will reopen on Wednesday 31 October at the normal time.
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| 5 October |
Long Close Annual Book Week |
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With a newly stocked library and a passion for reading Long Close School hosted its annual Book Week this week. English coordinator David Gadsby organised a fun filled five days of quizzes, assemblies, literary curriculum innovations and book swaps. But .....
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| 28 September |
Pupils Harvest Gifts |
| On Friday 28th of September Long Close held its Harvest Festival, this annual tradition of celebrating nature’s bounty is always a delight for pupils and parents. Pupils prepared bespoke harvest boxes, art displays adorned the walls, songs were song by th.....
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| 25 May |
School will be closed for half-term from Monday 28th May to Friday 1st June inclusive. We re-open on Monday 4th June, 2007. |
| Half-Term
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| 8 May |
Please note that the Parents Forum scheduled for Thurs 10th May has been cancelled |
| PARENTS FORUM CANCELLED
Please note that the Parents Forum scheduled for Thursday 10th May, 2007 at 19.00has been cancelled
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| 15 January |
Long Close School - 2006 |
| Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Holland is delighted that this year Long Close School has achieved its best academic results in the schools history:
The Maths, English and Science SATs results for 2005/06 were the best on record. This is a clear, nationally bench.....
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| 9 January |
**Saturday 24th November FOLCS Christmas Fayre ** |
| Further details to follow
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| 2006 |
| 15 December |
Long Close School will be closed from Monday 18th December until Tuesday 9th January 2007 inclusive |
| SCHOOL RE-OPENS ON WEDNESDAY 10TH JANUARY, 2007 AT THE USUAL TIME.
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| 2 December |
Christmas Fayre Saturday 2 December 2.00 - 4.30 |
| The annual Long Close School Christmas Fayre will be held on Saturday 2 December. Watch this space for more information
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| 10 July |
Key Stage 2 SAT Results |
| 2006MATHEMATICSLevel 4 or above 100%Level 557%
ENGLISHLevel 4 or above 100%Level 543%
SCIENCELevel 4 or above 100%Level 560%
2005MATHEMATICSLevel 4 or above 75%Level 544%
ENGLISHLevel 4 or above 100%Level 531%
SCIENCELevel 4 or above 100%Level 569%
2004M.....
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| 5 July |
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| Key stage 2 Results 2006
MathematicsLevel 4 or above 100%Level 557%
English Level 4 or above 100%Level5 43%
ScienceLevel 4 or above 100%Level 560%
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| 19 May |
From September 2006, Long Close School will open a Year 9 Class. Years 10 & 11 will follow in 2007 and 2008 respectively. |
| Long Close School, Slough, is pleased to be extending its offering of education to prepare pupils up to GCSE from September 2006 and is currently expanding its nursery provision.
In September 2006, the school will open a new Year 9 class. Year 10 and Yea.....
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| 12 May |
SLOUGH ARTS FESTIVAL - THURSDAY 11 MAY 2006 - MAY0R'S PARLOUR - SLOUGH TOWN HALL AT 7.30PM |
| SLOUGH ARTS FESTIVAL
Oast House Writers - Junior Best Overall Shield for Creative Writing
Awarded to Long Close School
Oast House Writers - Junior Best Creative Writing
Awarded to Callum McKay
Mr Martin Thorne, currently Head of English at Long Close S.....
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| 5 May |
The LCS Parents' Newsletter can now be found online - please see the Parents Area on the LCS website |
| LCS Parents' Newsletter
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| 5 May |
Friday 5th May Reception to Year 8. Tours at 10.30am and 2.00pm by appointment only. |
| Tours at 10.30am and 2.00pm follwed by:
Question and Answer Sessions at 11.00am and 2.30pm with Chris Woodhead, Cognita's Chairman and Wendy Holland, Head Teacher of Long Close School.
For further information or to book an appointment please contact the R.....
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| 16 March |
Long Close School High Five Netball Tournament |
| Long Close School High Five Netball Tournament
Long Close School hosted an Under 9 High Five Netball Tournament on Tuesday 14th March. Many of the local schools were invited to bring a team and join in the fun. The matches played were very close and all .....
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| 10 March |
To arrange a visit - please contact the Registrar on 01753 520095 |
| To arrange a visit - please contact the Registrar on 01753 520095
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| 22 February |
Nursery Open Day - 22 Feburary -Tours at 11.00pm and 2.00pm by appointment |
| For further details please contact:
Registrar
Long Close School
Upton Court Road
Upton
Berkshire SL3 7LU
Tel: 01753 520095
Fax: 01753 821463
EMail: info@longcloseschool.co.uk
Web: www:longcloseschool.co.uk
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| 21 February |
Scholarship Day - Tuesday 21st February For Year 2 and Year 6 Pupils Only |
| For further details please contact the:Registrar
Long Close School
Upton Court Road
Upton
Berkshire SL3 7LU
Tel: 01753 520095
Fax: 01753 821463
EMail: info@longcloseschool.co.uk
Web: www:longcloseschool.co.uk
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| 20 February |
(Thursday 9th and Friday 10th February 2006) |
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On the Thursday and Friday before half term the Cross Country House tournament took place. Both days had fine weather giving the course perfect conditions.
On the Thursday the Junior group were set off. Years 3 and 4 zoomed down the starter’s hill and a.....
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| 27 January |
Long Close School Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of Mozart's Birth |
| CELEBRATES THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOZART S BIRTH
LONG CLOSE SCHOOL CELEBRATES THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOZART S BIRTH
Long Close School has held a day of celebrations to mark the anniversary of the birth of Mozart 250 years ago. Pupils sang an aria .....
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| 2005 |
| 15 December |
LONG CLOSE SCHOOL 2005 SAT RESULTS |
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KEY STAGE 2 SAT RESULTS
2005
MATHEMATICS Level 4 or above 75%
Level 5 44%
ENGLISH Level 4 or above 100%
Level 5 31 %
SCIENCELevel 4 or above 100%
Level 5 69%
2004
MATHEMATICS Level 4 or above 83% (National average for 2004 was 74%)
Level 5 50%
ENGLI.....
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| 17 November |
World of Maths Visits Long Close School |
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On the 17th November, the 'World of Maths' visited Long Close School. Pupils were put into two groups; one for Years 1-4 and the other for pupils in Years 5-8. A series of 'hands on' interactive puzzles and problems gave the pupils challenging and fun ta.....
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| 10 November |
White Watch Comes to Long Close School |
| Fire-fighters from Langley Fire Station gave a talk to pupils from Long Close School. The Fire-fighters gave older pupils an interative presentation that covered fire safety in the home. The crew advised on what to do in the event of a fire and to think a.....
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| 14 October |
Friday 14th October at 6.30pm for 7pm until 8.30pm |
| A Long Close Social Committee Event
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| 9 July |
Mardi Gras Masquerade Summer Ball 2005. Saturday 9th July, 7.30pm till late |
| LCSC invites you to a Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball at Long Close School on Saturday 9th July 2005. The fun begins at 7.30pm and continues until late.
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| 2 July |
Alumni Barbecue Reunion - Saturday 2nd July 4.00pm - 7.30pm |
| All Ex-Long Close Pupils - Barbecue Reunion 4.00pm - 7.30pm
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| 29 June |
National Science Week (Years 3 - 5) |
| SCIENCE WEEK (YEARS 3-5).
This took place in May for students at Long Close. Our pupils studied forces in a variety of ways. “Vertically challenged” was the official title for the investigative work carried out by many schools across the country as part.....
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| 28 June |
Long Close School Slough Arts Festival Results |
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For the third year in a row Long Close School have won the ‘Oast House Shield’ in the Slough Arts Festival. This shield is awarded to the school in Slough which produces the best overall creative writing entry. Children from Years 5-8 wrote poems and sto.....
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| 28 June |
Science Club News June 2005 |
| SCIENCE CLUB NEWS.
This term the Science club has been taking place after school each Friday.
Year 6 and 7 students have been studying a wide range of Science topics. These have developed their general understanding of the subject and improved their inv.....
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| 2004 |
| 26 November |
Book Week 15th - 19th November |
| Find photos and work in the Pupil Area.
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| 11 November |
Colts 'A' Match Report by Simret Mangat and Adam Dawett |
| On Wednesday 10th November Long Close A played Thorpe House at home. We were off to a good start with Tom Harris pushing forward but some bad passing let us down and led them to a try, although luckily for us, they did not convert it. Soon after Tom Harri.....
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| 8 July |
Success for Gopal again. |
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Success for a very talented mathematician.by Gary Rumbell(Head of Mathematics)
08/07/2004 12:00
Gopal Kotecha who was invited by Leeds University to take the second round of the UK mathematics challenge, the UK Junior Olympiad, achieved a certificat.....
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| 14 June |
Years Six And Eight Trip To The 3D Education And Adventure Centre In Devon. |
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On Monday 14th June, our weary year 6 and year 8 finally returned 45 minutes ahead of schedule from their 4 day residential trip to the 3D Education and Adventure Centre in Devon, near Torquay. A lot of activities were packed into the trip which included.....
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| 11 June |
Children Who Have Received Excellent Effort Grade in The First Half Of the Summer Term. |
| Children who have received five or more excellent grades for the first half of the summer term.
3B
Virain Kanwar 7
Jelani Franklin 7
Natasha Chowdrhy 7
Megan Leverington 10
Jack Payne 6
3G
Niraj Wadher 10
George Kingsley 7
Alex Sell 6
Kaleem Sim 11
Nirpa.....
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| 11 June |
Athletics Competition at Presentation College |
| On Friday 11th Juneyears 3 & 4 travelled with Mr McCarthy and Ms Bailey to Presentation College in Reading for an athletics competition. The schools competing were Long Close, Presentation College and St Edwards.
The first event was the 60 m sprint. I.....
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| 9 June |
Pupils and Parents Attending Saturday Cricket Clinic. |
| TO: Pupils and Parents Attending Saturday Cricket Clinics.
FROM: Neil Murray
DATE: 09.06.04
Thank you for returning the attendance slips for the Saturday morning Cricket Clinics.
Irrespective of the weather, The Cricket Clinics are planned to be run on th.....
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| 24 May |
Success for two of our Year 8 pupils |
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UK Junior Mathematics Challenge.by Gary Rumbell
24/05/2004 15:27
Success for two of our Year 8 pupils.Andre Pearson and Gopal Kotecha both achieved a Gold certificate in the 2004 Junior challenge. Gopal achieved such a good result that he has been i.....
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| 8 May |
Congratulations to our King's Scholar! |
| Congratulations to Gopal Kotecha who has won a King's Scholarship to Eton. He has worked extremely hard to achieve this and we are all very proud of him.
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| 22 April |
Colts win St.Bernard's Six a Side Tournament |
| The Colts won the St.Bernard's Six A Side Tournament. Along the way they beat Gayhurst 3-2,Langley Manor 2-0 and St.Bernard's 1-0
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| 24 March |
Long Close Senior Choir gave an outstanding performance at the Slough Arts Festival and were awarded honours |
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Long Close School Senior Choir and six soloists performed at the Slough Arts Festival on 19 March. The standard was high and our students achieved excellent awards from the adjudicator.
Senior Choir; awarded Honours 88%
Clemency Cowen; awarded a Merit f.....
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| 17 March |
Senior Choir eagerly awaiting their performance in the Slough Arts Festival this Friday. |
| The Senior Choir will perform three items at St. Anthony's School on Friday 19th March. Miss Squires (Director of Music) has said that the children are very excited and she expects them to perform very well. We look forward to seeing many parents there to.....
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| 5 March |
Long Close U10 netball team wins Asquith Tournament! |
| Congratulations to Long Close under 10 netball team who won the inaugural Asquith Court U10 netball competition.
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| 16 January |
Long Close School Reunion held in December |
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On Saturday 13th December more than 80 past pupils, parents, staff and friends met at Long Close for a " Christmas Drinks " Reunion.
They came to exchange news of one another and to reminisce over old times. They also came to see the re-development an.....
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| 9 January |
Review of the fund raising events held at Long Close during the Autumn term |
| During the Autumn term Long Close pupils raised £1724.55 for different charities. These charities have included Save The Children, Macmillan Cancer Relief, British Legion, Sargent Cancer Care for Children and the Roald Dahlcharity.
Macmillan Coffee Morni.....
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| 9 January |
Pupils get a taste of Roman Life |
| Year 4 were given a chance to experience Roman life with a visit from a Roman Soldier who comandeered them to the Roman army for the day. Although thoroughly exhausted they enjoyed the experience immensely.
Both years 4 and 7 continued the Roman theme wi.....
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| 9 January |
On Saturday 29th November Long Close Social Committee held the Christmas Fayre. |
| Both Halls were packed with interesting stalls selling Christmas Goodies from decorations to Christmas cards and home-made produce. The Senior children and enthusiastic parents ran stalls like 'Pin the tail on the reindeer', 'Throwing snowballs in Santa's.....
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| 9 January |
Christmas Treats from the Long Close Social Committee |
| The Long Close Social Committee are very active throughout the year, holding events to raise money. This money has been spent in a variety of ways, including a projector and screen, audio books for the library, bikes and trikes for the Nursery/Reception c.....
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| 9 January |
Improvement to School buildings and facilities |
| The buildings and facilities at Long Close have seen much improvement for this school year as part of an extensive programme of refurbishment at the School.
The School has been equipped with a new Library, Kitchen, Dining Hall, Music rooms and extended, .....
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| 9 January |
Long Close children join the Mercyships charity on their float |
| For many years now Long Close School has had close connections with a charity called 'Mercyships'. This is a fantastic charity that sends volunteer doctors and nurses on hospital ships around the West Coast of Africa.
This year, once again, the school w.....
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