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!
Start Of New College Year
Term 1 commences Friday 5th September 2008. Year 7 students to start at 8.30am, followed by year 11 students at 9.30am. Years 8, 9 and 10 will start on Monday 8th as normal.
New Head Teacher Appointment
Mrs. Julie Tridgell, BA Hons (Dunelm) has been appointed as the new Head Teacher from September 2008 on the retirement of Andrew Fleet. Mrs. Tridgell is currently Headteacher of Carterton Community College in Oxfordshire and brings with her a wealth of experience and enthusiasm for leading our college community.
Diplomas
14-19 diplomas are an exciting new development in secondary education. From September 2008
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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