Plymouth

Leigham Primary School open morning

Venue: 
Leigham Primary School, Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth PL6 8RF
Event Date: 
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 09:00 to 10:30
Category: 

Come and see why you should choose us as the school for your child…

Open Morning

Thursday 9th October 2014 09.00am -10.30am

Coffee, presentation, tour of the school and activities for children!

“The youngest children quickly become enthusiastic about learning. They are curious about the world around them and often enthralled by the activities planned for them.” OFSTED, April 2014.

“The attention and time given to caring for pupils and their families is a real strength of the school.” OFSTED, April 2014

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