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Ceremonial opening of Stonar’s superb new Sixth Form Centre

Stonar School’s official opening of its new Sixth Form and Arts Centre earlier this term was attended by current parents, current and past Sixth Form students, staff, governors, guests and the Mayor of Melksham, Mr Richard Williams.

Guest of honour, Ann Daniels the Polar Explorer, gave an excellent illustrated talk and then cut the ribbon to the Sixth Form Centre, declaring ‘The Shaughan Baldwin Sixth Form and Arts Centre’ officially open. Guests were then treated to a champagne reception and mouth-watering canapés provided by the Sixth Form Leith’s Cookery students, inside the superb new facility.

The new Sixth Form and Arts Centre comprises a social centre, seminar room, study centre and 2 superb art room facilities including a dark room. It will provide Sixth Form students with an exclusive resource to enhance their academic and social lives at Stonar School.

Stonar’s Sixth Form comprises approximately 80 students (including 25 overseas students), studying a wide range of A Levels; other qualifications offered are Leith’s Certificate of Food and Wine, the European Computer Driving Licence, the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor Certificate. The majority of students go on to University and College. Former students include actress Romola Garai; international riders Georgie Spence and Lucy Wiegersma, and renowned author Gita Sereny.

The architects were Nugent Vallis Brierley Ltd of Frome. The build was very quick, taking under 12 months to complete.

Sixth Form Scholarship examinations take place on Friday 20th November 2009. For further information please contact the Registrar, Mrs Karen Ibbott on tel. 01225 701741 or email: admissions@stonarschool.com

Photo:The Sixth Form and Arts Centre