Nova Hreod
A Specialist College in Science and Mathematics & Computing
Welcome to Nova Hreod
Nova is Latin for “new” and also describes the way in which a white dwarf star comes to a fresh brightness and energy as hydrogen builds up on its surface.
Hreod is an ancient Saxon word meaning “reed”. The name comes from the “hreod burna” that is found in the Domesday Book describing the reed stream that is a tributary of the River Ray and that still runs through the valley in which Nova Hreod lies.
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Latest News!
Student Film - Posted 30/06/2009
Thirteen year 8 boys worked with the Beat Bullyz and a professional film maker to create an original film.
They wrote the lyrics!
They wrote and recorded the music!
They planned the whole film!
They filmed the story.
See it on Swindon's Big Screen on Wed 8th July at 6pm and Sat 11th July at midday!
Community Garden - Posted 12/06/2009
On Saturday June 6th a group of staff, students and volunteers got together to develop a piece of land at Nova Hreod into a ‘Community Garden’ ..........Read More!
A Small Rebellion - Posted 02/06/2009
A musical comedy historical drama!..........Read More!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - Posted 09/01/2009
Diplomas
14-19 diplomas are an exciting new development in secondary education. From September 2008 Swindon ......Read More!
Useful Links
Lots of useful web links for you to explore......Read More!
@Hreod Room
See what's on in the @Hreod Room, our new 'Hands-On' learning room......Read More!
Parent Portal
Useful links for parents to access ......Read More!
Learning Resource Centre
What's on offer in the Learning Resource Centre ......Read More!
What's Happening Today?
Useful information about 'Word of the Day', 'This day in History', 'Famous Birthdays' etc Read More!
Nova Hreod Community
Information for Community groups within the Nova Hreod family; events, useful links, Swindon Extended Schools Network, Community Police, etc....... Read More!
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