A little later than usual and with a strong educational slant, here is your weekly round-up of local news for 9 – 15 July .

The head teacher for the Swan School has been appointed despite the school not yet having planning permission. She is Kay Wood, currently vice principal of teaching and learning at The City Academy in Hackney. The planning application for the school won’t now be considered by the City Council before September at the earliest.

The Marston underpass mural by pupils and friends of St Nicholas Primary was finished this week. These pictures were taken during the final few days.

The Triangle Nursery, Oxford University’s nursery on the Old Road Campus, was awarded a 5-star rating (the highest) in a recent food hygiene inspection.

Active posts on the Headington & Marston e-democracy forum this week:

• Travelling to London from Headington
• New day trip from Headington to South Sea planned
• CoWheels
• Headington Art Exhiition
• Cycling Proficiency