Families Solent East September/October 2019

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Education and Early Years

All the best local events& activities for families

Clubs and ClassesHalloween and autumn family fun

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Enrol today with Everyone Active's Learn to Swim Programme

Learning to swim is a vital life skill which every child should experience. Swimming lessons teach children independence and give a sense of accomplishment as they feel themselves improving. Swimming offers a whole-body workout like no other, helping children to keep active whilst having fun. Notably, learning to swim also gives children the ability to get themselves out of potentially dangerous situations, enabling them to fully enjoy trips to the seaside and beach holidays.

Clubs and Classes

Helping children believe they can do anything

Everyone Active’s awarding winning learn to swim programme offers lessons for all ages of swimmers, from child classes starting at 4 months right through to adult classes and are available at over 120 sites. All swimming teachers are Swim England level 2 (or equivalent) qualified. All stages are progressive and continually assessed, initially developing water confidence and then teaching children to swim. As they improve, this distance is increased and all strokes are introduced. They also have the opportunity to develop water safety skills and other aquatic disciplines such as Rookie Lifeguard, synchronised swimming diving and water polo.

Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year-olds

stagecoach.co.uk/havant havant@stagecoach.co.uk 0845 521 3730

Active Girls are Happy Girls

Stagecoach Performing Arts is the trading name of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and

Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited.

A new report has found that girls that are physically active are happier and more resilient than those who are not.

Why 'Creative Courage For Life' Is So Important

Every child has potential but the potential is nothing unless it is realised. It is important to teach children to unleash their potential and find their way on the stage of life.

Parents want their child to grow up being a confident, well-rounded individual so that they can go on to accomplish their dreams. This is something that most feel is lacking from today's education as schools divest from the arts.

At Stagecoach Performing Arts we teach those life skills through the powerful medium of the performing arts. We call this brilliant education Creative Courage For Life.

www.stagecoach.co.uk/havant

The findings are drawn from a survey from more than 25,700 primary and secondary aged children by the national children’s charity, the Youth Sport Trust.

More active girls showed higher levels of the qualities associated with wellbeing which are self-belief, confidence, resilience, happiness and empathy.

The largest difference was seen in girls’ resilience. 77% of more active girls said they were resilient compared to 46% of less active girls. It also found that more active girls were happier with 75% stating so compared to 55% of less active girls.

Ali Oliver, the Chief Executive of the Youth Sport Trust says: “We owe every girl the opportunity to become a confident mover, find a sport or activity that she enjoys, and through that experience improved physical health and emotional wellbeing.”

More info: www.youthsporttrust.org/girls-active

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How do you recognise a Portsmouth High School girl? You will note it in her success. But you will see it in her spirit.

Nothing daunts a Portsmouth High School girl. Whether she is trekking in the mountains as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award or giving a presentation centre stage, she will find the inner resources she needs to face any challenge. Girls leave us as confident, well-informed young women, ready to embark on the next stage of their lives with the emotional intelligence for the exciting journey ahead.

Visit us on our next Open Morning Saturday 5 October from 9.00am to 12.30pm when the Pre-School, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form will be open to visitors. There will be a visiting farm and explorer activities at the Prep and Pre-School and lots to get involved with at the Senior School and Sixth Form. Tours will be available from 9.00 and the Headmistress will greet parents in the Senior School hall with an address at 10.30. Visit the Open Days page on Portsmouth High School’s website to find out more.

Open Morning

Saturday 5 October 9.00am to 12.30pm

Education for girls Pre-School to Sixth Form

School minibus routes run throughout the area for an easy journey into school

“The energy and friendliness of PGS are what strike you first” – The Good Schools Guide

Visit The Portsmouth Grammar School at their open morning on Saturday 28th September and experience for yourself the welcome and vibrant atmosphere at this independent day school in the heart of Portsmouth.

The whole school will be open with displays and activities as well as the opportunity to meet current pupils and staff. “Meeting our pupils and staff is the best way to understand what sets The Portsmouth Grammar School apart,” says Head of The Portsmouth Grammar School, Dr Anne Cotton. “We warmly invite you to visit us, and look forward to welcoming you here in person.”

OPEN MORNING Saturday 28th September 2019 9:30 – 12:30pm

A world class education at Meoncross School

Meoncross School aims to provide every child from Nursery through to Year 11, with a world class education, within a safe, friendly and family-orientated environment.

Meoncross is a school that consistently achieves high academic results, including impressive value added scores. Headmaster, Mr Cripps believes that this success is linked, not only to small class sizes and highly trained and talented staff, but is also the result of the school’s strong focus on personalised learning, which allows every child to realise their full potential.

Whilst academic excellence remains a top priority, the Meoncross ethos is that emotional wellbeing and happiness are crucial to educational success. For this reason, a great deal of emphasis is placed on character education and pupil well-being through the school’s shared core values of integrity, family, resilience, optimism, achievement, kindness and adventure.

Meoncross School offers all students a unique and exceptional education, with all-through excellence and learning, inspired by a spirit of adventure.

Calls for Compulsory Climate Change Education in Schools

A petition launched by four Oxford school girls calling for lessons on Climate Change to be made compulsory in schools has gathered over 75,000 signatures.

The students are hoping to make climate change a “core part of the compulsory curriculum” to increase the next generation’s understanding of the global issue. They claim they have “barely learned about the climate crisis at school, even though it’s supposed to be part of Geography and Science.”

According to the petition: “Climate change is the biggest issue of our time, and it must be a part of our education if our generation is to understand it and help us to combat its effects. That’s why we want climate change to be made a core part of the national curriculum.”

More info: www.change.org

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Halloween and autumn family fun !

Halloween Spooktacular at Aldingbourne Country Centre

Looking for something spooktacular to do over the October half term?

Halloween fun is coming to the Aldingbourne Country Centre on Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th October.

Prepared to be scared and take part in some frightening fun and ghoulish games – but look out for the zombies, ghosts and witches as you go around the woods! Enjoy the bouncy castle, spooky story time and a non-scary Halloween hunt.

The Halloween event will be held from 10am – 4pm, and is included in the £6 per person entry fee.

Visit the website www.aldingbournetrust.org for more information.

Family friendly fun at Chichester Festival Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre’s new Winter 2019/20 season has just been announced with plenty of family events, shows and activities. This family friendly venue is always delighted to welcome their youngest visitors (and grown-ups) to the Theatre, whether to watch a show, take part in a workshop, or simply to grab a snack from The Café while using the free Wi-Fi. Check out What’s On at cft.org.uk.

Don’t miss their annual Fun Palaces adventure on Sunday 6 October, with free activities, events and workshops for all. Try your hand at something new, see the building in a different light, or meet others doing exciting practical activities, all for free.

Fun Palaces is an ongoing campaign that promotes culture at the heart of community and community at the heart of culture, with an annual weekend of action every October created by, for and with local people. For more information about Fun Palaces, how it began and the people behind the campaign, visit funpalaces.co.uk.

No need to book in advance, just follow Chichester Festival Theatre on social media for more news closer to the time.

Haunting Halloween Half Term Fun at West Dean Gardens

Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th October 10am - 4pm

Individual Price (Age 2+) £6 Family Day Pass (up to 4 people) £22

This price includes entrance to all activities on site* (*excluding guinea pig handling and animal feed)

Halloween Spooktacular, Bouncy Castle, Non Scary Halloween Hunt, Scary Story Time, and Spooky Treats available in our Cafe´

Aldingbourne Country Centre, Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0JP

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES31 October – 3 November

Join the spooky Halloween fun at West Dean Gardens near Chichester 31 October – 3 November and follow the Halloween Trail through the award-winning Gardens.

Children who complete the trail will get a mouth-watering chocolate prize. You can also make spooky Halloween paper bunting with artist and West Dean College of Arts and Conservation short course tutor, Tracey Bush.

See the Spring Garden, Pergola and surrounding landscape, transformed by glorious autumn colours as you explore. Perfect for boosting energy levels before or after the Halloween Trail the Gardens Restaurant offers delicious freshly prepared breakfast (from 9am at weekends), lunches and afternoon tea. Children’s meals also available.

See website for times and prices. Book your Halloween tickets in advance at www.westdeangardens.org.uk.

Follow the fun Halloween trail to win a mouth-watering chocolate prize and make spooky Halloween paper bunting

See website for times and priceswww.westdeangardens.org.uk

West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0RX

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We’ve scoured the area for local family events this September and October! We take great care in compiling our events guide, but please contact venues before you leave home as things can change.

Until 31 December The Many Faces of Tudor England

Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3PY. 02392 812931. www.maryrose.org/faces Tudor England - As you never expected it! Just who crewed the Mary Rose? Discover a whole new view of Henry VIII’s navy with an exciting exhibition, using the latest scientific and genealogical research to show us all who really crewed the Mary Rose. Included with a valid Mary Rose ticket.

Until 31 December Horrible Histories Pirates

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ. 02392 987835. www.historicdockyard.co.uk This fun and light-hearted look at life onboard comes complete with eye patches, wooden legs and deadly armaments ready for you to take into battle with the enemy. Discover the patter of pirate talk and learn the lingo, decide your fate on the wheel of misfortune and get to grips with the rules of the pirate code – otherwise you might be taking a trip to Davey Jones’ Locker.

Until 3 November Wings and Whiskers Trail

Petworth House and Park, Church Street, Petworth, GU28 0AE. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events Enjoy a family trail and then reward yourself with some famous National Trust cake at Petworth Park. Normal admission applies, trail FREE. Pick up your activity sheet from the Petworth House entrance. There are some outdoor

aspects of this trail that lead in to the Deer Park which can be muddy with no paved routes.

4, 11, 18, 25 September and 2, 9, 16, 23 October Together Time - Baby and Me (0-1 years)

Aldingbourne Country Centre, Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester, PO18 0JP. 01243 542075. www.aldingbourne.org/preschool-activities This together time class gives you and your baby precious time together. Watch their reactions as they explore a variety of sensory materials, smells, textures, sounds, music and rhymes. Suitable for 0-1 year olds 10am - 10.45am. £6.00 per child. Every Wednesday.

4, 11, 18, 25 September and 2, 9, 16, 23 October Music and Movement (2-5 years)

Aldingbourne Country Centre, Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester, PO18 0JP. 01243 542075. www.aldingbournetrust.org/preschool-activities A structured hour-long session for you and your little one to participate in singing, dancing, games and instruments in this fun and lively class. This class is structured to fully support your child’s development in a fun and engaging way. Suitable for ages 2-5 years 1.30pm - 2.30pm. £6.00 per child

5, 12, 19, 26 September and 3, 10, 17, 24 October Messy Play (6mths to 2 years) and Messy Play (2-5 years)

Aldingbourne Country Centre,

Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester, PO18 0JP. 01243 542075. www.aldingbournetrust.org/preschool-activities A fun and exciting class which fosters your littles one’s curiosity, imagination and exploration. You and your little ones will spend precious time together to discover new textures, experiment using their senses and build on their confidence to express their own ideas and feelings. Take a change of clothes and towel to each session. 6mths to 2 years session at 10am - 11am. Ages 2-5 years at 1pm-2pm. £6.00 per child.

6, 13, 20 and 27 September and 4, 11, 18 and 25 October Music Class (0-1 years)

Aldingbourne Country Centre, Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester, PO18 0JP. 01243 542075. www.aldingbournetrust.org/preschool-activities A structured hour-long session for you and your little one to participate in singing, dancing, games and instruments in this fun and lively class. This class is structured to fully support your child’s development in a fun and engaging way. Suitable for 0-1 year olds. 10am - 10.45am. £6.00 per child.

6, 13, 20 and 27 September and 4, 11, 18 and 25 October Woodland Discovery (2-5 years)

Aldingbourne Country Centre, Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester, PO18 0JP. 01243 542075. www.aldingbournetrust.org/preschool-activities Develop your child’s love of nature. Our woodland discovery sessions are child led and specifically designed with preschoolers in mind. Children will be free to explore our woodland setting at their own pace. Your little one will experience bug hunting, nature craft activities and pond dipping at each session, enhancing children’s knowledge of the different seasons. Suitable for 2-5 year olds.

1.30pm - 2.30pm. £6.00 per child.

7 September, 5 October and 2 November Small Business Fair

Meridian Shopping Centre, Elm Lane, Havant, PO9 1UN. 07891 691770. www.facebook.com/epiceventsfairs Join the Epic Events team for their monthly Small Business Fair at the Meridian Shopping Centre, on the first Saturday of the month! Lots of exciting things planned for all ages including: arts and crafts, entertainment, storytelling, character visits and lots more. Email epicevents66@gmail.com if you would like a stall. Follow us on Facebook @ epiceventsfairs. 9am - 4pm.

7 September Little Pickles Market

Havant Academy, Wakefords Way, Havant, PO9 5JD. 07971 729718. littlepicklesmarkets.co.uk/events Family market with nearly new and business tables for hire to sell baby/ children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more. Drop in and see what bargains you can find! £1 entry per Adult, Little Pickles free. 2-3:30pm.

7 September Chichester Guided Family Walk

The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH. www.thenovium.org/article/31687/ Guided-Family-Walk A guided walk for families around Roman Chichester. Starting at The Novium Museum, this guided walk will take you back in time through Roman Chichester, from the very beginning to the time the Romans left. This walk is aimed at a family audience. £3 per person. Booking in advance is recommended - call 01243 816525. Please note that this walk takes you through Priory Park, and so dogs are not permitted.

9, 16, 23, 30 September and 7, 14, 21 and 4 November Let's Get Crafty (2-5 years)

Aldingbourne Country Centre, Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester, PO18 0JP. 01243 542075 www.aldingbournetrust.org/preschool-activities Spark your little one’s imagination with a ‘let’s make’ session. Children will go on a creative adventure, using paint, sticking, drawing and colouring. These weekly sessions let children explore different textures and colours, designed to help children to develop fine motor skills, concentration and self-esteem. £6.00 per child.

13 September Roald Dahl Day

Gosport Discovery Centre, High

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