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Church End Lower School
Introduction
We are a modern and well-resourced two-form entry primary school for 4- to 9-year-olds at the centre of our village community. We make full use of our outstanding, local natural facilities, including The Marston Vale Forest Visitors Centre and our 14th-century village church of St. Mary's, both within easy walking distance.
Contact details
Mr Brian Storey, Headteacher
Address:
Church End Lower School, Church Walk, Marston Mortaine, Bedford, MK43 0NETelephone: 01234 768271
Parent support assistant
Barbara Szczepanski
Telephone: 07540501117
Childcare
• Before- and after-school childcare, Mon-Fri, whilst the school is open.
• During the school holidays a \'Play Scheme\' is organised by Chimneytots Pre-School at the school in designated purpose-built accommodation.
• Both Church End Care Club and the Chimneytots Holiday Play Scheme cater for children aged three to nine years.
We endorse a fully inclusive policy and are happy to meet with parents to discuss more specific or specialist requirements.
Parenting support
• The school is home to Marston Vale Children\'s Centre which serves the villages of Wootton, Shelton, Stewartby, Lidlington and Marston Moretaine.
• Staff are trained in supporting parents in a range of family-related issues.
If you feel you need some family support no how trivial you feel it may be. Please contact Brian Storey or Caroline Woolston if you require further information on 01234 768271.
Lessons+
• A variety of educational trips and after-school clubs and activities: e.g. Being evacuated to Bedford on the train as part of World War Two topic, a three day Outside Adventure Activity Course in Lincolnshire, and the delights of the Roald Dahl Museum.
• A range of sporting activities has included Swimming, Rugby, Football and a Mini-Olympics for children in Key Stage 1.
• Our popular Tuesday Clubs offer a range of short courses covering areas such as the Arts, Technology, Sport and even a Story Time Session for younger children!
Holiday activities
• During the Christmas, Easter and summer breaks Chimneytots Pre-School plan and organise Holiday Play Schemes. They offer a range of exciting activities designed to support hard-working families.
For further information please contact Gill Goss on 01234 765966
Something for everyone
• NEW! - Back to Basics, Absolute Beginners Computer Course for Adults. This course commences on TUESDAY 27th APRIL and runs for ten weeks at the school. Every Tuesday 7pm - 8.30pm. Small donation requested to cover refreshment costs.
• Church End hosts a weekly Chatterbox Coffee Morning organised by Vale Community Church who meet at the school every other Sunday.
Steve Gaunt from Vale Community Church can be contacted on 01234 301309
• Thursday evening the local Weight Watchers group also meets at the school.
Sam Blake from Weight Watchers can be contacted on 07740663938
• We have Tae-kwon-do classes on Tuesdays between 5pm - 6pm and Thursdays between 5.30pm - 6.30pm
• We hold Gymnastics Classes on Monday, Thursday and Friday between 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Each session costs £3
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