File photo dated 06/07/11 of children at school raising their hands to answer a question, as Labour warned that more than half a million primary school children are now being taught in super-size classes. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: PARENTS across the country found out whether their children received a place at their preferred school yesterday (Friday). Hampshire County Council processed more than 21,500 applications for children to start school in reception year and to move from infant to their first year of junior education (Year 3). Just over 93 per cent (93.07 per cent) have been allocated a place at their first choice of school and of pupils transferring from infant school to junior school just under 98 per cent (97.82 per cent) obtained a place at their first choice.
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Budding young astronaut set to make history by leaving a little gift from Leicester on the Moon
Seven-year-old rocketeer Elizabeth Norman has a role in the mission to land the first private payload on the lunar surface
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They came courtesy of pupils at Slough s Westgate School in Cippenham Lane. Students had got together to fill the shoe boxes with gifts and treats. There were colouring books, toys and treats for children on the wards as well as toiletries, blankets, notebooks and other useful items for adults looking after them. Sabeena Akram, community lead at the school, said: The shoe boxes were wrapped like proper Christmas presents. We just wanted everyone who received one to feel a bit like they would if they were at home with the family. Carys Williams, Year 7 director of learning at the school said: As a school we are overwhelmed by the generosity shown by our students and are so proud that because of them, we can support those in our community who deserve it the most.