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SHIPLAKE COLLEGE BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN EVERY STUDENT


Shiplake College provides full, weekly, flexi and day boarding for 470 pupils (boys age 11-18 and girls aged 16-18), within an inspirational 45-acre rural setting overlooking the River Thames, two miles upstream of the famous Henley Royal Regatta stretch in Oxfordshire. The College provides a friendly, supportive and structured environment to bring out the best in each and every pupil and equip them with the skills they need to enter the next stage of their lives as confident, personable and talented young adults. Renowned for outstanding pastoral care and personal development, the College welcomes pupils with wide-ranging skills and talents, who will make the most of the many opportunities offered. To learn more about the school, prospective families are invited to an open morning or contact the Registrar to arrange an individual visit. T: 0118 9402 455 E: registrar@shiplake.org.uk


JOIN CRANFORD HOUSE FOR A DAY OF DISCOVERY


At Cranford House they believe that it’s never too early to foster a fascination in the world around us. With the teaching of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), embedded throughout the school curriculum, their boys and girls are encouraged to explore, experiment and discover, ensuring they are both learning and having fun.


To see their approach in action for yourself, why not go along to the Junior School Space Open Morning on Saturday 4th November? With masses of experiences and activities for all Junior age children to have a go at, it will be a morning that’s out of this world! To book your place, head for www.cranfordhouse.net/juniorspaceday


FIVE REASONS TO REMORTGAGE YOUR HOME


According to research by TSB, 31% of eligible homeowners are preparing to remortgage in 2017. Remortgaging means moving your mortgage from one lender to another to get a better deal and here are five reasons you may consider doing it:


1. To lower your monthly repayments.


2. To switch to a fixed rate product if currently on a variable rate product.


3. To gain payment flexibility – your current mortgage may not allow overpayments, underpayments or payment holidays.


4. For better mortgage terms – if your financial


circumstances have improved, you could get lower monthly payments.


5. To access equity – if your property has increased in value, or your mortgage has decreased, you may be able to release some equity for home improvements which could increase the value of your property.


If any of these apply to you, always seek professional advice to ensure it makes financial sense to remortgage. Newbury Building Society will be happy to help guide you through all the right options available to you. T: 01635 555777 W: www.newbury.co.uk


PLAN A WONDERFUL RELAXING CHRISTMAS AT THE REGENCY PARK HOTEL


The Regency Park Hotel offers a peaceful and tranquil setting in the Royal County of Berkshire between the towns of Newbury and Thatcham. The hotel boasts 108 bedrooms all comfortable and contemporary styled, an inviting open plan bar and lounge area, and the Watermark restaurant, proving a first class dining experience. Their exclusive onsite leisure facilities include a fitness suite, spa pool, steam room, sauna, a 17 metre indoor swimming pool and a Beauty Spa providing guests with the ultimate pamper experience offering a wide range of treatments.


With Christmas on the horizon, they are the perfect venue for all things festive, from Christmas parties to relaxing Afternoon Teas and, of course, Christmas Day lunch where they can do all the work for you! T: 01635 871555 W: www.regencyparkhotel.co.uk


6 OCTOBER HALF TERM ISSUE 2017 Go to www.primarytimes.net/berkshire for hundreds more great days out NEW SCHOOL, NEW LAPTOP!


Students joining Leighton Park’s Year 7 cohort this year have been the first to benefit from the school’s introduction of Chromebooks for the incoming 11 year olds. This exciting move was greeted by delighted smiles from the newcomers who were eager to get going with their new technology. The Chromebooks offer students the opportunity to work collaboratively online, access resources during lessons and to submit homework via Google Classroom. Head of Lower School, Adrian Stewart, commented, “This is a great opportunity to prepare children for the world they are moving into. In the short time the children have had their chromebooks, they have already exceeded our expectations.” T: 0118 987 9608 W: www.leightonpark.com


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