Schools and Young People
Whitchurch Primary School
Whitchurch Primary School is a four-classroom school located in quiet rural surroundings in Eastfield Lane. From the Ofsted June 2009 report: "Whitchurch Primary School is an outstanding school where all pupils make excellent progress and reach high standards."
In Summer 2009 children were invited to do a walking quiz around the village and take photographs of objects they spotted. They assembled the photographs as an exhibition linked with the Village Plan.
Whitchurch Pre-School
Whitchurch Pre-School is situated in the grounds of the Primary School. Ofsted in June 2009 rated it as "Outstanding in all areas".
Langtree Secondary School
Whitchurch is in the catchment area of Langtree Secondary School at Woodcote, three miles north of Whitchurch. Langtree is a coeducational 11 to 16 comprehensive school of about 525 students. Ofsted reported in March 2009: "Langtree has made the transition from being a good school in 2005 to one that is providing an outstanding quality of education". Langtree is designated a Specialist Performing Arts College.
Whitchurch United Charities
The purpose of the Whitchurch United Charities scheme is to assist local students with the funding of essential equipment, such as musical instruments and books, or any other cost associated with an educational need.
Eligible students are young people between the ages of 5 and 25 years and whose permanent residence is within the parish of Whitchurch.
Adventure Dolphin Centre, Pangbourne
The Adventure Dolphin Centre, located on the Pangbourne bank of the Thames, provides sports opportunities for young people (13 to 19 years) that include canoeing, kayaking, hill walking, rock climbing and orienteering.
The Pangbourne building is currently under reconstruction (July 2009) and the centre is temporarily operating from Beale Park, Lower Basildon.
Goring Heath Scout and Guide Group
The Goring Heath Scout and Guide Group has sections for Brownie Guides, Guides, Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Scouts. The sections meet once a week throughout the school term.
Email Doreen Pechey for the following sections:
- Beavers (6 to 8)
- Cubs (8 to 10)
- Scouts (10 - 14)
Email Andrea Bain for Guides
(10-14).
Guides is a girl only environment aged 10-14 but girls can stay on as
young leaders up to 16. The Guides are very active with plenty of outdoor
activities such as outdoor cooking with open fires, kayaking, canoeing,
swimming, camping each year with outdoor activities such as archery, crate
stacking, aerial trek, team building etc. The section follows traditional
Guiding values and customs working towards Guide Interest Badges and challenges.
It's great fun in a girl-led environment with adult supervision. Girlguiding UK
enables girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a
difference to the world. The aim of guiding is to help girls and young women
develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make
a positive contribution to their community and the wider world.
Email Laura Prior for Brownies
(7-10).
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Goring Heath Brownies is a safe and welcoming environment for 7 - 10
year old girls, where they can do arts and crafts, earn their Brownie badges, go
on overnight camps and outings, learn to be part of a team, help the community,
make new friends, play games, learn new skills and enjoy the vast outside space.
Most important of all the Brownies have lots and lots of FUN!
Young Riparians
Drama club for children of age 7 and upwards. Contact Pam Chandler, Tel 984 5143
Pangbourne Baby and Toddler Group
The Pangbourne Baby and Toddler Group is open from 10:00 am - 11:30 am every Monday (including school holidays) but not including Bank holidays. The venue is Pangbourne Village Hall.