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Dear Readers Primary Times in East London 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG Tel: 020 8318 0400 Email: office@primarytimes.biz Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Twitter: @PT_LondonSandE Instagram: @primarytimesse Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Lola Olowofela, Gill Pearce, Catherine Dillon & Andrew Langridge Listings: Dingile Kasote Features Editor: Rachel Benson Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in primary and junior schools throughout the boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The opinions expressed in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care with the compilation of information within this magazine, neither the editor nor publisher will accept any liability for the accuracy of the editorial or advertising contained within the publication. We welcome listings being sent to us for inclusion in our What’s On section. Free listings are dependent on available space and we cannot guarantee to print all the listings we are sent. Please send them to listings@primarytimes.biz. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in the boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the express written permission of the Publishing Editor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2.5 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Primary Times East London is operated under franchise licence.

Welcome to the first magazine of the new school year. For all the families with children who are starting school for the first time we are the What’s On, Where to Go magazine that appears in book bags two weeks before any school holiday and with a Back to School issue. We’re full of listings and ideas on what to do during the school breaks, local theatre, education news, puzzle pages, competitions and much more. We’re the only magazine that is just for ages 4-11 so perfectly aimed at you with no pre-school wastage, just relevant information for primary aged families.

Contents

inside this issue.... News.........................................4 What’s On.................................6

The magazine is totally free to schools and pupils and is supported by local businesses who advertise in it. Please do try and support them. Do let them know that you read about them in Primary Times so that they can see the good job their support does.

Family Theatre..........................8

Although this term is the beginning of a whole new school life for some children, for others it’s the beginning of their final year. Look out for the ‘Choosing your New School’ feature - An invaluable source for all Year 5 and Year 6 parents and useful for all parents who want to see what is coming. Our open day tables are being prepared now which is some time before the actual days. Dates and times do change so please check with the individual schools for confirmation that nothing has changed.

Autumn Adventures.................23

As usual we have lots of competitions in this issue. Please do make sure that you include your details if you enter any of them. You can’t win if we don’t know where to send the prize to.

Competitions........................... 31

Choosing Your New School.........11

After School Activities.............27 Education News......................28

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News

Film & DVD Preview Guide Johnny English Strikes Again

Johnny English Strikes Again is the third installment of the Johnny English comedy series, with Rowan Atkinson returning as the much loved accidental secret agent. Seven years after Johnny English’s last film, the new adventure begins when a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all the active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the secret service’s last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action with the mission to find the mastermind hacker.As a man with few skills and analogue methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success, and to make sure this latest mission isn’t his last. Johnny English Strikes Again is a film not to be missed, and will be released in cinemas on 5 October. For more information and to view the trailer, please visit www. johnnyenglishmovie.com.

Mary and the Witch’s Flower

Mary and the Witch’s Flower is the exciting and surprising adventure of Mary, an ordinary twelve-year-old girl. Mary arrives in the village of Redmanor to stay with her Great-Aunt Charlotte. Bored and lonely during the summer holiday, Mary follows an odd cat into the nearby woods where she stumbles upon a ‘fly-by-night’, a rare flower that blooms once every seven years. Our heroine is spirited away to Endor School, a college for young witches and warlocks.There, she meets Madame Mumblechook, voiced by Kate Winslet, and Doctor Dee, voiced by Jim Broadbent. At Endor, all is not as it seems, and Mary tells a lie that leads to peril. Confronting great danger and testing her resolve, Mary will have to summon her inner strength if she is to understand the true power of the Witch’s Flower.This stunning film is a sublime blend of magic and fantasy that will sweep you along with its charming, heartfelt adventure. Mary and the Witch’s Flower is available on Digital, Blu-Ray and DVD on 10 September.

The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner tells the story of Parvana, an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001.When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana disguises herself as a boy in order to support her family.With dauntless perseverance, Parvana draws strength from the stories her father told her, and ultimately risks her life to discover if he is still alive. In equal parts thrilling and enchanting,The Breadwinner is a timely and inspiring tale about the transcendent power of stories, and their potential to unite and heal us all. Produced by Angelina Jolie and based on Deborah Ellis’ bestselling novel,The Breadwinner combines various styles of animation, such as cut-out animation, to provide the ﬁlm with a strong visual cue when venturing from the real world, Parvana’s experience in Kabul, to the story world, her imagination.The Breadwinner will be available on digital download on 17 September and on DVD on 24 September.

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Chrysalis Care – Back to school… back to reality! For many, back to school means the return of routines and early bedtimes, school runs and at least one week of pristine school uniforms. Unfortunately, some children have greater challenges and the absence of a stable and nurturing home from which to begin the adventure of a new school year, increases any anxiety they may have. Working with Chrysalis Care, you can help. If you have room in your home, in your life and in your heart, to support a child or young person to greet life with positivity and excitement, they would love to hear from you. There is no doubt that becoming a fostering carer is an adventure for YOU and one that enriches your life and that of your own family and friends. Are you ready for a new direction, by becoming a foster carer with Chrysalis Care? Founded by a couple who fostered for fifteen years, Chrysalis Care provide 24 hour on-call and ongoing training and support and have transformed the lives of children and young people across London, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, since 1997. What are you waiting for? Please contact Chrysalis Care today on 020 8298 2800 or info@chrysaliscare.org or by visiting www.chrysaliscarefostering.org.

No Ordinary Protest

Over the course of one year, artist Mikhail Karikis has collaborated with a group of local 7 to 8 year-old school children to create a new work, No Ordinary Protest, especially for the Whitechapel Gallery. Whitechapel Gallery’s Children’s Commissioning Programme offers young audiences the opportunity to create a new work of art with a leading international contemporary artist. This work is then exhibited within the main galleries. No Ordinary Protest is inspired by The Iron Woman (1993), a children’s science fiction novel by the British writer Ted Hughes. In this story, the world’s seas, lakes and rivers have become majorly polluted. Through the figure of a female superhero, the Iron Woman, children are gifted with a mysterious power – the ability to hear a supernatural noise, transmitted by touch, which echoes the collective howl and suffering of creatures affected by pollution. No Ordinary Protest is devised with students from Mayflower Primary School in Tower Hamlets. In a series of workshops, Karikis invited the children to reflect on the environmental themes, to imagine the enigmatic noise heard by the children in the story. Improvising with vocalisations, musical instruments and toys, the group conducted experiments in which noise and vocals took on visual forms. In the resultant film and installation, on show in the gallery until 6 January, Karikis echoes the narrative of The Iron Woman as an ecofeminist parable on the power of sound to effect physical and sociopolitical change. Through group debate, the children explore their responsibility towards the environment, and the urgent need for solidarity with all creatures. The installation is on view until 6 January.

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Calling Future Stars D&B Management are celebrating 25 years of securing jobs for their clients in TV, Film and the West End. After another successful year, D&B are now on the lookout for the potential talent of 2018. D&B clients appear in films such as A Monster Calls, Bridget Jones’ Baby, Harry Potter and Johnny English 3 and in TV shows such as The Worst Witch, The Alienist, The Child in Time, Call the Midwife and Not Going Out. Making them proud every weekday evening, Tilly Keeper (Louise Mitchell) and Zack Morris (Keegan Baker) are regulars in EastEnders.You can also watch Carma Hylton, currently on CBBC’s The Dumping Ground as Candi-Rose. D&B are also thrilled to continuously have clients in West End Musicals and to have their clients secure over 150 TV Commercials a year. To name just a few, some of D&B’s greatest achievements include Matt Terry ending 2016 with a bang by winning The X Factor, Will Tilston hitting the screens last autumn as Christopher Robin in Fox’s feature film ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ starring Margot Robbie and Domhnall Gleeson as well as Nick James winning a BAFTA Award for Best Performer for his role as Hank Zipzer in the CBBC Series. Everyone at D&B is incredibly proud of their clients, putting their success down to excellent training, support and outstanding industry contacts. Make a big step into the acting industry and see what you can achieve with D&B Management.Visit www. dandbperformingarts.co.uk/management for more information.

Work at Travelodge At Travelodge half of their team members are parents so they know that getting the balance right between working and spending time with your kids can be tough. Working in housekeeping means that your hours can fit around the children and allow you to still do the school run. Plus great benefits and hotel discounts mean you can treat the kids as well of yourself. Whether you work in housekeeping to fit around the school run or find a shift on reception that means you can spend time with the kids, there’s a job for you at Travelodge. With around 9000 jobs a year there will be one to suit you and your family so why not take a look! To find out more and sign up to receive job alerts in your area visit Travelodge.co.uk/careers.

Instant Ice Cream

This awesome Instant Ice Cream recipe comes from Dr Michelle Dickinson’s The Kitchen Science Cookbook. Dickinson has made it her life’s mission to make science and engineering accessible for all. This latest recipe looks at the scientiﬁc principle of phase change and takes 10 minutes.

Equipment and Ingredients

• One small zip-resealable sandwich bag • One large zip-resealable plastic bag • 120ml (1/2 cup) cream or full fat milk. • 12.5g (1 Tbsp) sugar • A few drops of vanilla or other ﬂavouring of your choice • 3-7 cups of ice • 75g (5 Tbsp) salt

Instructions

1. Add the cream, sugar, and vanilla to the small bag and seal, ensuring that any excess air is released. 2. Place the ice, the salt and the cream-ﬁlled bag into the larger bag and seal. 3. Vigorously shake the large bag over a sink for approximately ﬁve minutes. Stop when the cream has started to freeze and turn into a solid. 4. Remove the small bag and quickly rinse off the salt solution with cold water. 5. Pour the ice cream into a bowl, add your favourite toppings and enjoy eating your newly frozen dessert.

Explanation

Ice cream is an emulsion, or a mixture of two liquids (water and fats) which do not normally mix together. To make ice cream, the milk or cream mixture needs to change its state from a liquid to a solid. If the mixture was simply placed straight into the freezer, the water part would freeze ﬁrst, forming large, crunchy ice crystals. Ice cream tastes better when it is creamy rather than crunchy, so the goal in ice cream making is to create the smallest ice crystals possible. By vigorously shaking the bag, any large ice crystals that may be forming are broken up into smaller crystals, resulting in a smooth and creamy ice cream. The freezing point of ice is lowered by the addition of salt, so it starts to melt. As this ice melts it draws heat energy from its surroundings - including the cream mixture enclosed in the smaller bag - cooling it enough to cause the liquid cream emulsion to freeze, changing it from a liquid to a solid and forming ice cream.

The Kitchen Science Cookbook is perfect for parents and children to enjoy together. It’s packed full of fun experiments families can do at home. Dr Dickinson’s The Kitchen Science Cookbook is available online and from all good high street stores for £19.99.

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What’s On

Your family diary for September and October Ongoing Every Sat

Framed Film Club, Barbican Centre, EC2Y 8DS Family audiences can enjoy the latest and greatest films from all over the world, including special shorts programmes. On the last Sat of every month young audience members can explore film through all of the art forms with high-quality participatory arts activities. To book visit www. barbican.org.uk

Until 7 Sep

Smash Camps, Stubbers Adventure Centre, Upminster, RM14 2TY Smash Camps are an exciting holiday activity camp offering the biggest variety of real adventurous activities in the UK for ages 6-16 (school years 2 to 11). To book call 01708 224 753. For more information and to book visit www.smashcamps.co.uk

Until 30 Sep

140 Years of Summer Holiday Family Fun, Various Locations in Epping Forest (Excluding Mondays) 10am-5pm Drop in this summer for self-led art and activity tables and trails linked to the exhibition about how the Forest was saved.Victorian hats to try on, historic games and drawing activities to take you back to the Epping Forest of your great, great, great grandparents. Taking place at The View and Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge. For more information visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Totally Thames Festival, Various Locations Totally Thames brings the river to life with a month-long season of river-related events - art, music, open days, family fun, talks, walks and boats galore. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www.totallythames.org

Until Jan A World Inside a Book, Discover, Stratford, E15 4QZ Take a trip into the brilliant 3D technicolour world of the best loved children’s author, Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, with the UK’s first immersive exhibition of their wonderful work. For more information and to book visit www. discover.org.uk

3 Sept - 7 Oct 2018

Until 20 Jan

Dream On, V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA A new exhibition which explores dreams, the unconscious and an imaginary world between sleep and wakefulness. The exhibition plays with the notion that objects come to life when we are not looking, much like our dreams when we fall asleep. For more information visit www.vam. ac.uk/moc

September Mon 3 – Sun 30 Sep

Kids for a Quid, Epping Ongar Railway (Selected dates) Kids can travel for a quid on most of the railway’s operating days in September and October. Take advantage of this special offer by booking online and using the discount code PTK4Q at the checkout. For more information visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Wed 5 Sep

Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Victoria Park, E3 5TB 9.30am-12.30pm. An event especially for mini park users. Take along your favourite teddy and a picnic and enjoy storytelling, fun games and interactive music. Ages 0-3. Book on 020 7364 4504. For more information visit www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

Fri 7 – Sat 8 Sep

Happy’s Circus, Mudchute Farm, E14 3HP Together with Canary Wharf College, Mudchute Farm will be bringing you Happy’s Circus. Tickets are available on the farm at the Mudchute Farm Shop and the Muddy Boots Office. For more information visit www. mudchute.org

Fri 7 – Sun 9 Sep

Classic Boat Festival, St Katharine Docks, Wapping, E1W 1LA

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(Fri) 12noon-6pm. (Sat and Sun) 10.30am-6pm. Join St. Katharine Docks for the 10th Classic Boat Festival, with over 40 vintage sailing and motor boats to explore and a jam-packed programme of family-fun events. For more information visit www.totallythames.org

Sat 8 Sep

Wool Art Workshops, Redbridge Central Library, Ilford, IG1 1EA 2-4pm. In this workshop you can create your own art using the unique technique of dry wool pastel painting, pressed with glass and framed.You will only be using eco-wool. Ages 7-12. For more information and to book visit www.redbridge-events. eventbrite.com

Family Busy Bee Day, Suntrap Forest Education Centre, Loughton, IG10 4AJ 10am-1pm. Go along and enjoy lots of outdoor activities at the end of the summer.You will be gathering hay from the new wildflower meadow, enjoying some bee related craft activities and extracting the first honey from the new hives. For more information visit www.suntrapcentre. weebly.com

Common Ground Festival, Flat Iron Square, SE1 1RU Experience a small, fun and free family friendly festival in the heart of the big capital. Discover new and upcoming artists across a number of different genres. For more information visit www. commongroundlondon.com

Sun 9 Sep

Family Activities, Vestry House Museum, Walthamstow, E17 9NH 1.30-4pm. Join local artists for hands-on crafting inspired by Vestry House Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Free. For more information visit www. vestryhousemuseum.org.uk

The Annual Epping Forest Centenary Walk, Various Locations

9am-5pm. Discover more about Epping Forest by walking the entire length from south to north (13 miles) in one day, or take part in one of the local sections of the walk instead and celebrate how lucky we are to have Epping Forest. For more information call 020 7332 1911.

Children’s Cycling Event, Various Locations in Chingford Plain 10am-12noon. Join local cycle hire company, Go Further Cycling, and explore the Forest around Chingford by bike with your children. For more information and to book visit www. gofurthercycling.co.uk

Adventure and Farm Open Day, Lambourne End, Essex, RM4 1NB 11am-4pm. A great opportunity for families to spend time together on the farm, try their hands at a range of different activities and have a great day in the countryside raising money for the charity at the same time. For more information visit www. lambourne-end.org.uk

est of Music Fest, Valentines B Mansion’s Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4XA 11am-3.30pm. A feast of musical pleasure will be provided by many high quality musicians and singers from in and around Redbridge, mixing folk and jazz, soft rock and classical, pop and country, and everything around and in between. Free. For more information visit www. redbridge.gov.uk

Bus Rally, Epping Ongar Railway A day for the bus enthusiast. A selection of heritage buses on former London Transport routes in the area are expected at this event. The steam and diesel trains and regular 339 bus service will be running too. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Hackney Carnival, Various Locations Join in as the procession dances its way along Queensbridge Road, Richmond Road, Mare Street, Amhurst Road and Dalston Lane between 1.30-5pm. There will also be entertainment in Hackney Town Hall Square and Gillett Square during the day. For more information visit www. hackney.gov.uk

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Family Theatre

will perform the playful musical score by composer Nick Urata. Suitable for children aged 5+

Stratford Circus Box Office: 020 8279 1080 29 Sep

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Eventim Apollo

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Nativity! The Musical

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This feel-good, funny and full of festive joy, smash-hit musical has been adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films.

Hackney Empire E8 Box Office: 020 8985 2424 15 Sep

Anna Fiorentini’s Variety Performance The award winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School for 4-18 year olds present their Musical Theatre Gala Variety Performance; highlighting the stars of tomorrow as well as the stars of today.

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Box Office: lwtheatres.co.uk 14 Oct

Paddington in Concert Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Paddington with a performance of the film in high-definition on the big screen. A live symphony orchestra

Randolph will have everyone up on their feet dancing and singing along to his musical creations. This fun, interactive performance includes stories with sound effects and beatboxing. Ages 3+.

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28 Nov – 24 Dec

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The Gruffalo

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups, in this much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world.

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The Box of Delights Experience the enthralling wonder of a festive world, from flying cars to fiery phoenixes. Based on the much– loved and critically acclaimed festive children’s classic by Poet Laureate John Masefield. Ages 7+.

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Due to phenomenal demand and after wowing audiences last year, Nativity! The Musical returns to the Eventim Apollo, London from 19-31 December. Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true. Feel-good, funny and full of festive joy, the smashhit musical was adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films. Featuring all of your favourite sing-a-long hits from the movies including Sparkle and Shine and Nazareth, this is the must-see show this Christmas! For more information on how to book tickets visit www. nativitythemusical.com

Christmas at Stratford Circus Arts Centre

The most fearsome creature that never was, but is, takes to the stage this Christmas at Stratford Circus Arts Centre. Internationally acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories’ The Gruffalo, based on the much loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is an enchanting show combining songs, laughter and storytelling with just the right amount of scary fun. A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo, is there? Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell from Tall Stories told Primary Times, “Back in 1999, when we asked Julia and Axel if we could adapt their then little-known book The Gruffalo for the stage, we had no idea how things would turn out. The original 2001 tour involved three actors in a car (not even with a stage manager) touring to schools and small venues. To go from there to the West End, Broadway and the Sydney Opera House has been quite a journey.” Set to a wonderfully catchy score with original music and lyrics, The Gruffalo is a must-see show which continues to entertain audiences the world over, and is suitable for ages 3+. Catch it at Stratford Circus Arts Centre from Wednesday 28 November – Monday 24 December. For full times and ticket prices, please visit www. stratford-circus.com.

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Nativity! The Musical

What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for September and October

September Mon 10 Sep

Trig Lane Guided Walk, Trig Lane Stairs, Millennium Bridge (North Bank) EC4V 3QH 9am. Join Thames Discovery and uncover the archaeology of the waterfront from its Roman origins to the Victorian period as you explore the foreshore at the heart of the City. Charges apply. For more information visit www.totallythames.org

Tues 11 – Fri 14 Sep

Urban Food Fest, Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf, E14 11am-8pm Tues and Weds and 11am-11pm Thurs and Fri. Alongside the array of delicious dishes, you can enjoy colourful cocktails and play on giant board games while listening to live music from emerging bands and performers. For more information visit www.canarywharf.com

Fri 14 Sep

Harvest Cream Tea, Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster, RM14 3NS 2.30-4.30pm. Celebrate the Harvest season with Thames Chase! Enjoy scrumptious scones with cream and jam, cakes and a pot of tea served to the accompaniment of live music. Book on 01708 642 970. For more information visit www. thameschase.org.uk

Family Bat and Moth Night, Suntrap Forest Education Centre, Loughton, IG10 4AJ 7-10pm. Learn about bats and moths and complete a craft activity whilst waiting for it to get dark, then go on a guided bat walk (using detectors) in the grounds and have fun discovering which moth species come to the light trap. For more information visit www.suntrapcentre.weebly.com

Sat 15 Sep

Clay Creations, Valance House, Dagenham, RM8 3HT 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Take some inspiration from the collection of treasures and make imaginative clay creations of your own. Drop-in, no booking required. For more information visit www. valencehousecollections.co.uk

Walking Tour, Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JX 1pm. Tours of the out-of-bounds parts of the site will be led by a knowledgeable guide, entering particular interiors if appropriate. The tour will introduce participants to hidden architectural gems as well as the stories of the site and the purpose for which each structure was designed. To book visit www. royalgunpowdermills.com

Bow Beasties Wildlife Club, Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, E3 4PX 10.30am-12.30pm. Experience the magic of woodlands and wildlife with seasonal, outdoor, nature activities and games for children and families. Today’s theme is bulb planting and seed gathering. Ages 3-12. Meet at the Soanes Centre. For more information visit www.fothcp.org

Family Learning Activity, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP 10am-4pm. Go along and enjoy some fun, hands-on family activities at Tower Bridge. All activities are drop-in and are free with admission. Suitable for all ages but most appropriate for ages 6-10. For more information visit www.towerbridge. org.uk

Geffrye Explorers and Garden Cart, The Geffrye Museum, E2 8EA 12.30-4.30pm. Discover more about the Geffrye Museum and its gardens through multi-sensory, hands-on activities. Ages 2+. For more information visit www.geffryemuseum.org.uk

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Sep

Autumn Diesel Gala, Epping Ongar Railway This is the second of the ever popular Diesel Galas, where the home fleet, along with some interesting visiting locomotives, come out to be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Sun 16 Sep

Essex SAAB Car Show, Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JX A brand new car show comes to the Royal Gunpowder Mills. For more

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Youth Parade, Various Locations

2-5pm. The fifth annual youth parade (From Barking Park to Abbey Green) celebrates the borough’s inspirational young people and the positive contribution they make. The parade culminates with a great family friendly event showcasing a number of clubs, groups and activities aimed at young people. For more information visit www.lbbd.gov.uk

Wanstead Festival, Christchurch Green, Wanstead, E11 2RQ 11am-6pm. This popular event in leafy Wanstead regularly attracts over 3500 people who come together to enjoy a fun filled day of music, dance, food, drink, arts, crafts, rides, activities, sports and games for all the family.

Mwalimu Express, Rich Mix, E1 6LA 2pm. A glorious culturally conscious afternoon for the whole family featuring live music, cinema, dance, games, workshops and best of vibes. Free. For more information visit www.richmix.org.uk

Sunday Market, Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster, RM14 3NS 10am-2pm.Visit the market for fresh produce and handmade crafts, all brought to you by local people. Featuring a variety of stalls including Giggly Pig sausages, McCarthy’s Country Store, woodcraft, and handmade knitted and fabric items. For more information visit www.thameschase.org.uk

Thurs 20 – Sun 23 Sep New Scientist Live, ExCeL London, E16 1XL

10am-5pm. New Scientist Live is an award-winning, mind-blowing festival of ideas and discoveries for everyone curious about science and why it matters. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.excel.london

Fri 21 Sep

London City Swim, London’s Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1FA From 4pm. The aim of the swim is to bring together hundreds of swimmers who wish to make a difference by swimming to raise funds and awareness for motor neurone disease (MND). For more information and to sign up visit www. londoncityswim.com

Sat 22 Sep

Open House London, Rainham Hall, Havering, RM13 9YN 11am-4pm. Open House London is a celebration of the capital’s architecture, enabling free public access to amazing places like Rainham Hall. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ rainham-hall

Animal Encounters, Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT 11.30am. Get up close and personal with exotic and domestic animals – everything from meerkats to mice, ferrets to frogs and snakes to spiders. Ages 4+. For more information and to book visit www.queens-theatre. co.uk

Open Air Cinema: The Greatest Showman, Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB

10.30am-12.30pm. Join the community park rangers on a recorded audio trail around the park. Book on 020 7364 4504. For more information visit www.towerhamlets. gov.uk

Gates open 6.30pm, film starts 7.30pm. If you want to see it big and hear it loud why not head down to Lee Valley White Water Centre and watch the award winning The Greatest Showman on a 24ft outdoor screen in aid of The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre. To book visit www.visitleevalley.org. uk

Wed 19 - Sat 29 Sep

Sat 22 – Sun 23 Sep

Memoryscape History Walk, Victoria Park, E3 5TB

Exhibition: Rivers of the World, Boathouse Creative Studios, Barking, IG11 7BT 12.30–5.30pm (Mon–Thu & Sat). 12.30–7.30pm (Fri). Enjoy an exhibition of river-inspired artwork created by young people around the world working in collaboration with professional artists. For more information visit www.totallythames. org

The Forest that was Saved, Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and The View, Epping Forest, E4 7QH 10am-5pm. Drop in to see original documents and museum objects relating to the campaign to save Epping Forest over 140 years ago.

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Choosing your New School with The definitive guide to open days for that all important decision.

A Pull Out and Keep Feature

Choosing your new School

Choosing your New School Starting to look at secondary schools? We give you the lowdown on what to do Applying for secondary school is one of the most important decisions you are going to make because it’s likely to have a huge impact on your child’s future, way beyond the school gates. There’s some essential ‘homework’ to be done before you make that all important choice and you must make sure you know the deadlines for applying via your local authority. For some, it won’t be an issue, as catchment area rules determine your first or other choices, decided by postcode or feeder school. However, for those of you who can choose, the task can seem a daunting one. To help you through the process, follow our tips for some forward planning and get the most out of a school open day.

Expectations for behaviour

Make sure you query the levels of discipline that are imposed, such as the consequences for late/absent work, unruly behaviour and the uniform code. Feel free to raise serious disciplinary matters such as bullying and how it is handled. The responses should give you a good indication of what is tolerated at the school.

Students in action

As you’re on the school tour, observe the children in school, as they will often be a great indicator of a school’s ethos. You’ll get to see how children treat each other and how they interact within the classroom and corridors. Are they happy? Do they seem confident and animated? Are teachers welcoming and friendly, are you getting the feeling of a warm, open attitude?

Make a Shortlist of Schools

Firstly, make a shortlist of the schools that your child could attend by looking at nearby local authority’s websites or visit www.education.gov.uk. Make sure you check their admission rules carefully to ensure your child is eligible for a place. You also need to be happy that your child can travel to school easily and that siblings, if relevant, could go to the same school. After that, it’s time to take a look at the facts and figures to make a comparison on paper.

Head to the Open Day

Life outside the classroom

Once you’re satisfied with your shortlist and you’ve done your homework, it’s time to do the most important thing of all and visit the schools.Nothing beats going to see the school for yourself, so get the most out of your visit with our tips and ideas.

Essential learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Look out for interesting extra-curricular activity posters on the noticeboards. If your child likes sports but isn’t an ‘A’ team candidate, will they still get to participate? If there are after school clubs, check what they are and when they take place.

The grand tour

Peace of mind

Most open days will feature a pupil led tour. Ask lot of questions and you’ll hear all sorts of interesting things from your friendly guide that don’t feature in the prospectus. Talk to as many pupils and parents as you can manage on the tour for maximum feedback. Don’t forget to take in the atmosphere and environment of the school, to get a feel for whether your child would be happy in these surroundings.

The Headteacher’s talk

Don’t miss out on the Head teacher’s talk, usually given at specified times on open days/evenings. You’ll find out what priorities and emphasis the Head gives to various aspects of their school, and will be able to see if these aspirations match your family’s own. The Head should come across as genuine, inspiring and bursting with pride for both school and pupils, as well as being very clear about the school’s achievements and goals.

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The switch to secondary school is a big one and communication will be key. It is important to know how to contact staff if you have a problem or concern. Find out how contact details such as teacher names and emails are provided, and whether the first point of contact should be via telephone or email. It’s important to see how easy it is to contact school staff in case of an emergency. Information about good pastoral care should be plentiful as it’s an essential ingredient for a happy school life.

It’s an open day, so keep an open mind

Remember this is about your child, not you. Try not to be influenced by your own educational experience as it may not be relevant. Find out what your child really thinks and don’t hesitate to take advice from trusted teachers who you feel know your child best – you may be surprised by what they tell you. In the end, trust your instincts, find the right environment for them to be happy, then sit back and watch them flourish.

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Open Evening 4.40pm - 6.30pm

Thursday 20th September 2018

An 11-16 school passionate about providing a world-class education for the young people of Tower Hamlets.

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Norlington School Norlington has long been acknowledged as a high performing school being featured regularly in the top 5% of schools nationally and recognised on three occasions by the Minister of State for Schools for being in the top 100 schools for student academic progress. 2018 GCSE results looked even better with over a third of all exams sat achieving grades 7, 8 or 9. Not only do Norlington students flourish academically, they also participate enthusiastically in many extracurricular activities which has led to significant success in borough, county and nationwide sporting and academic competitions. Outstanding sporting success continued in cricket with Norlington reaching the London Cup finals for the second year in succession in addition to several borough successes. Local dominance in Table Tennis continues with the school winning the regional competitions in every age group. Norlington’s STEM credentials were further enhanced when several young mathematicians finished third in the London wide ‘Count on Us’ challenge. Norlington also won the previous two rounds. In the arts, Norlington boys performed on the stage of a West End theatre. Norlington is well known in the area for developing leaders. This included sixth form student Zain Hussain travelling to New York to speak at the United Nations as part of its 2030 agenda for ‘Sustainable Development’. Mr Hernandez, Principal of Norlington School, told Primary Times, “Norlington is a unique school where the family ethos is the foundation upon which students can go on to achieve great things. Staff and students work tirelessly to realise the school’s aim - to become the number one boys’ school in the country. Our boys deserve it.” For more information about Norlington, please visit www.norlington. net.

The school encourages outstanding academic progress and personal development offering an all-round education for all pupils which consists of excellent academic teaching and learning, and extensive opportunities outside the classroom encompassing everything from sport, music, art and drama to their huge range of co-curricular clubs and activities. Their boys and girls (more than 1,300 in equal proportion) are taught in singlesex classes from the ages of 7-16 and in a co-educational environment in the Pre-Preparatory school and Sixth Form. Forest believe this combination of singlesex and mixed educational opportunities, the diamond structure, gives pupils the best of all worlds. Their traditional House structure, comprising of 14 single-sex Houses, enables the school to cater to the specific needs of boys and girls whilst cultivating a sense of pride, loyalty and belonging. Forest is a school that balances real academic progress with exceptional personal development that is evident in the men and women walking out of the white gates. Forest is the place where people grow. The school has an Open Day on Saturday 22 September running from 8.30am–1pm. For more information, please call 020 8520 1744, email admissions@forest.org.uk or visit www.forest.org.uk.

Woodford Green Preparatory School At Woodford Green Preparatory School they have transformed the teaching of Science so that every pupil has an excellent first experience of the subject. They were awarded the Silver Primary Science Quality Mark in 2016 which recognises that, as a school, they are achieving excellent results.

Financial Support at Bancroft’s School Have you ever thought about an independent education for your child, but have been frightened by the fees? At Bancroft’s in Woodford Green they are able to help with school fees for bright children whose family circumstances mean that a Bancroft’s education would otherwise be beyond their reach. Every year, children benefit from Means Tested Awards which provide significant financial help to less well-off families. Such awards are given to children joining in Year 3 and Year 7 based on their performance in entrance tests, interview and their family’s need. Bancroft’s also offer Academic and Music Scholarships at 11+ and 16+ to talented children regardless of their family’s income. Bancroft’s School, established in 1737, is a fully co-educational, independent day school for children from 7 to 18. They have a fantastic history of academic success in GCSE and A Level and pupils of all ages enjoy varied sporting and cocurricular programmes. Do join them for their autumn Open Days. You will have the chance to view all the fantastic facilities and to talk about the financial support which Bancroft’s may be able to offer your child. Visit www.bancrofts. org for more information.

Forest School

Generous Means Tested Awards, Academic and Music Scholarships available

Bancroft’s School A Tradition of Excellence High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF www.bancrofts.org, Tel: 0208 505 4821

OPEN MORNINGS

For Entry September 2019 7+ Open Morning Saturday 13 October 10am - 12pm 11+ Open Morning Saturday 17 November 10am - 12pm

Please arrive promptly for the introductory talks and note that parking on the site is limited. An independent HMC day school for children aged 7-18 years

Forest School is an independent day school for pupils aged 4-18, educating more pupils than ever on the same site in Snaresbrook where it started out in 1834. Forest benefits from a tremendous location on the very edge of north-east London. It is a city school with thirty acres of grounds surrounded by forest. 14

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Science at WGPS is taught from EYFS up to Year 6. The children’s work is assessed regularly and evaluated based on their knowledge and ability to work scientifically. Every June, Woodford Green have a themed Science event for one week, and focus on messy, noisy and fun experiments like making mini-volcanoes explode or creating bath bombs and slime. For the past three years the school have taken part in various Science competitions and they feel very proud of the children’s love of Science. Children and parents have also been enthusiastic about doing Science at home and sharing it with the teachers. Science should be fun and exciting and Woodford Green make sure that this is apparent in their teaching and learning. There is never a dull moment. Join the school at their Open Afternoon on Friday 9 November from 1.30-3pm. To register your interest, please visit www. wgprep.co.uk.

Open Day

Saturday,22 September 2018 8.30am - 1.00pm

Forest School encourages outstanding academic progress and personal development, offering single-sex teaching in a co-educational environment for girls and boys aged 4-18yrs. Forest is a city school on the edge of North London with 30 acres of grounds. Forest - Where People Grow

0208 520 1744 | admissions@forest.org.uk | www.forest.org.uk

OPEN AFTERNOON TALK & TOUR Friday 9th November 2018 1.30pm - 3pm Bursaries available from 7+ Please register interest at

www.wgprep.co.uk Alumni registration is now available via our website

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Creativity

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Independent Co-educational Day School For 3 - 11 Years

www.wgprep.co.uk Tel: 0208 504 5045 Email: admissions@wgprep.co.uk Glengall Road - Woodford Green - Essex - IG8 0BZ 3 Sept - 7 Oct 2018

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The school pride themselves on getting children to be more independent in their learning and therefore adapted the curriculum to give pupils the opportunity to undertake a more ‘hands-on’ approach. Woodford Green are fortunate to have a fully equipped Science room where all lessons take place. The children get to experiment in an environment filled with the necessary resources for each area of the Science curriculum. This allows teachers to be passionate about teaching Science and gives them the freedom to let the children lead the lessons through investigating, experimenting and forming their own opinions.

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Raine’s Foundation School Raine’s Foundation School is one of the oldest schools in London. They have played an important role in the East End for nearly 300 years. Developing a sense of community is pivotal to the schools ethos. As they move further into the 21st century they are developing a community spirit to ensure Raine’s Foundation School is a school for local children, just as it was when the school was established in 1719. Rob Hullett, Headteacher, told Primary Times, “I fully understand how important

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it is to you as parents and carers to select the right secondary school for your son or daughter. You will want the school to provide your child with opportunities to develop socially and academically in an environment which is challenging, caring and supportive. Raine’s Foundation school is able to offer these opportunities. Raine’s offers something different too. We are a smaller than average secondary school. This means pupils are recognised as individuals, enabling support to be tailored to their needs. Raine’s is truly comprehensive and fully inclusive. We are also developing our links beyond our immediate neighborhood with links and visits to Europe, America the Middle East and China. I look forward to welcoming you to our school and invite you to visit us at one of our open evenings.”

Timetable for Choosing your New School September/October Attend school open days to choose which ones to apply to. 31 October

Final deadline for submitting application forms.

1 March (Offer Day) Your child’s offer will be available on your council’s website. They will then be posted out.

Anything Nose in Schools Next March Red Nose Day is back for 2019, and Comic Relief is calling on all teachers to clear their school’s diary on Friday 15 March to take part in the epic fundraising extravaganza. Red Nose Day is a time in the school year that students remember for a lifetime - donning a nose, dressing up and coming up with all kinds of wacky ways to raise funds for a good cause. It isn’t just an exciting opportunity to take part in a fantastic day of fundraising. Red Nose Day also gives students a great chance to learn more about the world around them and how Comic Relief is working to support vulnerable people both at home in the UK and around the globe. To help schools get red-y for a day of fundraising and events, teachers can now pre-order a free fundraising pack tailored specifically for primary schools. The packs are bursting with ideas – fundraising guides, posters, stickers and balloons – to help ensure schools will have an unforgettable time. Comic Relief also offers school curriculum materials and videos that teachers can use to help raise awareness of the world around them and those living incredibly tough lives. To have these tips, tools and classroom ideas land in your school’s post box this January, pre-order your pack now – just head to www.rednoseday.com/primarytimes. Comic Relief is a registered UK charity that aims to create a just world, free from poverty – where everyone is safe, healthy, educated and empowered. Since 1985, Comic 16

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Relief has raised over £1 billion. That money has helped, and is helping, people both here at home in the UK and across the world. For more information about Comic Relief and the work it carries out, please visit www.comicrelief.com.

RAINE’S FOUNDATION SCHOOL

TOUR DATES – INTAKE 2019 Open Day Tours - (Approach Road) Monday 10th September Tuesday 11th September Wednesday 12th September Thursday 13th September Friday 14th September Friday 21st September Tuesday 25th September Friday 28th September Tuesday 2nd October Friday 5th October Tuesday 9th October Friday 12th October Tuesday 16th October Friday 19th October Tuesday 30th October

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Open Evening (Headteacher’s Talk and Tours) 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Wednesday 19th September

Approach Road, London, E2 9LY School Tel: 020 8981 1231 Fax: 020 8983 0153 e-mail: success@rainesfoundation.org.uk Website: www.rainesfoundation.org.uk

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London Road, RM7 9NX

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01708 730 462

01708 443 068

01708 222 660

01708 776 105

01708 342 293

01708 724 134

01708 552 811

01708 225 684

01708 502 900

01708 447 368

01708 475 285

01708 371 331

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01708 730 244

01708 441 537

01708 434 600

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020 8270 4333

020 8270 4200

020 8270 6981

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020 3946 5900

020 3597 6666

020 8507 4500

020 8270 4567

020 8270 4400

020 8270 4100

020 8270 4242

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www.stedwardsacademy.co.uk

www.sandersschool.org.uk

www.sacredheartof mary.net

www.royalliberty.org.uk

www.reddencourtcloud.co.uk

www.marshallspark.org.uk

www.harrisrainham.org.uk

www.hallmeadschool.co.uk

www.gaynes.havering.sch.uk

www.fbaok.co.uk

www.emersonparkacademy.org

www.drapersacademy.com

www.cooperscoborn.org.uk

www.campion.havering.sch.uk

www.brittons.havering.sch.uk

www.bowerpark.co.uk

www.thealbany.biz

www.abbscross.net

HAVERING

www.thewarrenschool.net

www.sydneyrussellschool.com

www.robertclack.co.uk

www.secondary. riversidecampus.com

www.jorichardson.org.uk

www.greatfieldsschool.com

www.goresbrookschool.org.uk

www.eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk

www.eastbrookschool.co.uk

www.dagenhampark.org.uk

www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk

www.allsaintsschool.co.uk

Open Eve Thurs 4 Oct 5.30-7.30pm, Head’s talk 6pm & 7pm.

Open Eve Thurs 27 Sept 6-9pm. Open Morn Sat 13 Oct 10am-1pm.

Open Eve Tues 2 Oct 5.30-8.30pm, Head’s talk 7.30pm.

Open Eve Thurs 20 Sept 5.30-8.30pm, Head’s talk 6.30pm & 7.30pm.

Open Eve Thurs 27 Sept 5.30-9.30pm, Head’s talk 6pm, 7pm & 8pm.

Open Eve Wed 3 Oct 6-8.30pm, Head’s talk 6.30pm.

Open Eve Tues 2 Oct 5.30-8pm, Head’s talk 6pm & 7.30pm.

Open Eve Thurs 4 Oct from 6pm.

Open Eve Wed 26 Sept 5-8pm, Head’s talk 5.30pm & 6.30pm. Open Morns 27-28 Sept & 1-2 Oct from 10am, contact school to book.

Open Eve Tues 18 Sept 5.45pm. Head’s talk 6pm & 7pm.

Open Eve Tue 13 Sept from 5.30pm. Head’s talk 5.45pm, 6.30pm & 7.15pm.

Open Eve Tues 25 Sept 6-8.30pm.

Open Eve Wed 12 Sept from 4pm.

Thurs 27 Sept 6-8pm, Head’s talk 6pm & 7pm.

Open Eve Thurs 27 Sept 5.30-8pm, Head’s talk 6pm & 7pm.

Open Day Sat 29 Sept 10am-12.30pm, Head’s talk 10.15am & 11.30am.

Open Day Wed 19 Sept, contact school for details.

Open Eve Thurs 20 Sept 4.30-8pm, Head’s talk 5pm, 6pm & 7pm. Open Morns 24-28 Sept, 1, 5, & 8 Oct, contact school to book.

Open Eve Thurs 4 Oct 5-7pm.

Open Eve Mon 24 Sept 7pm. Open Morns Wed 26 & Thurs 27 Sept 9am.

Open Eve Thurs 27 Sept from 6pm.

Open Eve Wed 12 Sept 7pm.

Open Eve Thurs 13 Sept 6-9pm.

Open Eve Mon 17 Sept 7pm. Open Morn Wed 19 Sept & Thurs 20 Sept 9am.

Open Eve Tues 18 Sept 5.30-7.30pm. Open Morn Wed 10 Oct 9-10.30am or ring for separate appt.

Open Eve Wed 26 Sept 5-8pm.

Open Eve Thurs 20 Sept 5.30-7pm or arrange visit on 020 8270 4568

Open Eve Tues 25 Sept 4.30-7.30pm. Open Morn Thurs 27 Sept 9.30am-12.30pm.

Open Eve Wed 3 Oct 5-7pm (Sandringham Rd). Open Morn Fri 5 Oct 8.45-10am (Longbridge Rd).

Open Eve Wed 10 Oct 5.30-8.30pm.

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St Edwards C of E Academy

Drapers’ Academy

Sanders School

Settle Road, RM3 9XR

Coopers’ Company and Coborn School, The

St Mary’s Lane, RM14 2RQ

St Mary’s Lane, RM14 3HS

Campion School, The

Upper Brentwood Rd, RM2 6HJ

Wingletye Lane, RM11 3BX

Brittons Academy Trust, The

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School

Ford Lane, RM13 7BB

Bower Park Academy

Royal Liberty School, The

Havering Road, RM1 4YY

Albany School, The

Cotswold Road, RM3 0TS

Broadstone Road, RM12 4AJ

Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

Redden Court School

Abbs Cross Lane, RM12 4YB

Warren School, The

Pettits Lane, RM1 4EH

Whalebone Lane North, RM6 6SB

Sydney Russell School, The

Lambs Lane South, RM13 9XD

Parsloes Avenue, RM9 5QT

Robert Clack School

Marshalls Park Academy

Gosfield Road, RM8 1JU

Riverside School of Science

Harris Academy Rainham

Riverside Campus, Renwick Rd, IG11 0FU

Jo Richardson Community School

Marlborough Gdns, RM14 1SF

Castle Green, Gale St, RM9 4UN

Greatfields School

Hall Mead School

St Mary’s, IG11 7TD

Goresbrook School

Brackendale Gdns, RM14 3UX

Ripple Road, RM9 6XW

Eastbury Community School

Gaynes School Language College

Hulse Aveue, IG11 9UW

Eastbrook School

Brentwood Road, RM1 2RR

Dagenham Road, RM10 7UR

Dagenham Park C of E School

Wych Elm Road, RM11 3AD

School Road, RM10 9QH

Barking Abbey School

Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls, The

Sandringham Road, IG11 9AG

All Saints Catholic School

Emerson Park Academy

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SOUTH CHINGFORD FOUNDATION SCHOOL An Ofsted rated GOOD school

“INSPIRING

A NEW GENERATION” SOUTH CHINGFORD FOUNDATION SCHOOL is a vibrant educational establishment

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OPEN EVENING Thursday 18th October 6pm - 8.30pm The Executive Principal will make a presentation at 6.30pm and 7.30pm in the main hall. Experience an inspirational curriculum, diverse extension programme, exemplary student behaviour and aspirational student work Prospective parents, guardians and students are welcome to visit every Tuesday and Thursday at 9.15am. Call for an appointment on 020 8531 9231 | email: office@southchingfordfoundation.com Rushcroft Road, Chingford, London E4 8SG www.southchingfordfoundation.org

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Ben Jonson Road, E1 4SD

31 Brady Street, E1 5DJ

153 Commercial Road, E1 2DA

Nevin Drive, E4 7LT

Blackhorse Lane, E17 5SD

Snaresbrook, E17 3PY

Siddeley Road, E17 4EY

Farmer Road, E10 5DN

Normanton Park, E4 6ES

Handsworth Avenue, E4 9PJ

Shernhall Street, E17 3EA

Markhouse Road, E17 8DN

Seymour Road, E10 7LX

Colworth Road, E11 1JD

Norlington Road, E10 6JZ

Rushcroft Road, E4 8SG

Billet Road, E17 5DP

Church Hill, E17 9RZ

209 Blackhorse Road, E17 6ND

St Paul’s Way Trust School

Stepney Green Maths & Computing College

Swanlea School

Wapping High School

Chingford Foundation School

Eden Girls’ School

Forest School, The

Frederick Bremer Secondary School

George Mitchell School

Heathcote School and Science College

Highams Park School

Holy Family Catholic School & Sixth Form

Kelmscott School

Lammas School and Sixth Form

Leytonstone School

Norlington School for Boys

South Chingford Foundation School

Walthamstow Academy

Walthamstow School for Girls

Willowfield School

www.wappinghigh.org

www.swanlea.co.uk

www.stepneygreen.towerhamlets.sch.uk

www.spwt.net

www.sjcr.net

www.rainesfoundation.org.uk

www.oaklands.towerhamlets.sch.uk

www.mulberry.towerhamlets.sch.uk

www.morpethschool.org.uk

www.londonenterpriseacademy.org

www.mulberryacademyshoreditch.org

www.georgegreens.com

www.central.towerhamlets.sch.uk

www.bow-school.org.uk

020 8527 4065

020 8509 9446

020 8527 3750

020 8531 9231

020 8539 3055

020 8988 7432

020 8988 5860

020 8521 2115

020 8520 0482

020 8527 4051

020 8498 5110

020 8539 6198

020 8498 3340

020 8520 1744

020 8523 1810

020 8529 1853

www.willowfield-school.co.uk

www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk

www.walthamstow-academy.org

www.southchingfordfoundation.org.uk

www.norlington.net

www.leytonstoneschool.org

www.lammas.waltham.sch.uk

www.kelmscott.waltham.sch.uk

www.holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk

www.highamsparkschool.co.uk

www.heathcoteschool.com

www.georgemitchellschool.co.uk

www.bremer.org.uk

www.forest.org.uk

www.edengirlswalthamforest.com

www.chingfordfoundation.org

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020 3597 3670

020 7375 3267

020 7790 6361

020 7987 1883

020 7790 6712

020 8981 1231

020 7613 1014

020 7790 6327

020 8981 0921

020 7426 0746

020 7920 7900

020 7987 6032

020 8981 1131

020 8980 0118

www.bishopchallonerfederation. towerhamlets.sch.uk

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TOWER HAMLETS 020 7791 9500

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Open Eve Wed 10 Oct 6-8pm.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Eve Thurs 4 Oct 6-8pm. Open Morns w/c 8 Oct - dates TBC

Open Eve Thur 18 Oct 6-8.30pm, Principal’s talk 6.30pm & 7.30pm. Open Morn Tours by appt only.

Open Eve Thur 11 Oct.

Open Eve Wed 17 Oct.

Open Eve Mon 1 Oct 6-8pm.

Open Eve 2 Oct 5.30-8pm. Open week Mon 8-Fri 12 Oct, call school to book tour.

Open Eve Thurs 27 Sept from 6pm.

Open Eve Thurs 11 Oct 5.30-8.30pm.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Day Sat 22 Sept 8.30am-1pm.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Eve Wed 17 Oct 5.45-8pm.

Open Morn Wed 19, Tues 25 Sept & Thurs 4, Wed 10 Oct 9-10.15am. Open Eve Thurs 20 Sept 4.40-6.30pm.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Morn 24-27 Sept & 9 Oct 9.20-11am. Open Eve 27 Sept 4-7pm. Contact Nilima Khatun 0207 987 1883 ext 110 to reserve place.

Open Morn Thurs 20, Wed 26 Sept &Tues 9 Oct 9.30-11am. Booking essential www.sjcr.net/visit. Open Eve Mon 1 Oct 5-7pm.

Open Day Tours 10-14, 21, 25, 28 Sept & 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19 & 30 Oct. Sat 15 Sept tour from 10am. Open Eve Wed 19 Sept 5-7pm.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Morns 18, 20, 26 Sept & 9, 12, 15 Oct 9.30-11am. Open Eve Wed 3 Oct 4.30-7pm.

Open Eve Thurs 20 Sept & Thurs 27 Sept 4.30-7pm. Open Morns 1-5 Oct 9.15am-12noon.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Eve Wed 26 Sept 4.30-7pm. Open Morns 24-28 Sept & 1, 3 Oct 9.15-10.30am.

Open Morn 27-28 Sept & 3-5 October 9.30-10.30am. Open Eve 2 Oct 4.30-7pm.

No available information - please see website for details.

Boys Sch:Open Eve Thurs 27 Sept 5pm. Open Morns Tues 2 & Wed 3 Oct 9am. Girls Sch: Open Eve Thurs 20 Sept 5pm. Open Morn Tues 25 & Wed 26 Sept 9am.

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Stepney Way, E1 0RH

Portman Place, E2 0PX

Morpeth School

Sir John Cass Fdn & Red Coat C of E Sec Sch

Aneurin Bevan Hse, Commercial Rd, E1 1RD

London Enterprise Academy

Approach Road, E2 9LY

Gosset Street, E2 6NW

Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

Raine’s Foundation School

100 Manchester Road, E14 3DW

George Green’s School

Richard Street, E1 2JP

25-33 Bow Road, E3 2AE

Central Foundation Girls’ School

Old Bethnal Green Road, E2 6PR

44 Twelvetrees Crescent, E3 3QW

Bow School

Mulberry School for Girls

352 Commercial Road, E1 0LB

Bishop Challoner Boys’ School Bishop Challoner Girls’ School

Oaklands School

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School Open Day Tables

3 Sept - 7 Oct 2018

Caterham Avenue, IG5 0QW

Christie Gardens, RM6 4RS

Harbourer Road, IG6 3TN

Fremantle Road, IG6 2JB

Caterham High School

Chadwell Heath Academy

Forest Academy, The

Ilford County High School

Glengall Road, IG8 0BZ

Woodford Bridge Rd, IG4 5LP

Beal High School

High Road, IG8 9LA

High Road, IG8 0RF

Bancroft’s School

Woodford Green Prep School

Upton Lane, E7 9PR

Stratford School Academy

Woodford Cnty High Sch for Girls

Boleyn Road, E7 9QD

St Bonaventure’s

St Barnabas Road, IG8 7DQ

St George’s Road, E7 8HU

St Angela’s Ursuline School

Woodbridge High School

Pitchford Street, E15 4RZ

School 21

Redbridge Lane West, E11 2JZ

Deanery Road, E15 4LP

Sarah Bonnell School

Ley Street, IG2 7BT

Prince Regent Lane, E16 3HS

Royal Docks Academy

Wanstead High School

Barking Road, E16 4DD

Rokeby School

Seven Kings School

Plashet Grove, E6 1DG

Plashet School

Aldborough Road Sth, IG3 8EU

Balaam Street, E13 8AA

Plaistow Jamia Islamia School

45-65 Oaks Lane, IG2 7PQ

Rymill Street, E16 2JF

Oasis Academy Silvertown

Palmer Catholic Academy, The

Rectory Road, E12 6JB

Little Ilford School

Oaks Park High School

St Mary’s Road, E13 9AE

Lister Community School

Pedley Road, RM8 1XE

Sussex Road, E6 2PS

Langdon Academy

Mayfield School

Kingsford Way, E6 5JG

Kingsford Community School

Loxford Lane, IG1 2UT

Forest Lane, E7 9BB

Forest Gate Community School

Forest Road, IG6 3HB

Pretonia Road, E16 4NP

Eastlea Community School

Loxford School Trust

Oban Close, E13 8SJ

Cumberland School, The

Kantor King Solomon High Sch

Cheering Lane, E20 1BD

Chobham Academy

1 Cricklefield Place, 1G1 1FY

Roman Road, E6 3SQ

Brampton Manor Academy

Isaac Newton Academy

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Name

www.wgprep.co.uk

www.woodford.redbridge.sch.uk

www.woodbridgehigh.co.uk

www.wansteadhigh.co.uk

www.sevenkings.school

www.tpc.academy

www.oakspark.co.uk

www.mayfieldschool.net

www.loxford.net

www.kshsonline.com

www.isaacnewtonacademy.org

www.ichs.org.uk

www.theforestacademy.org.uk

www.chadwellacademy.org.uk

www.ecaterham.net

www.bealhighschool.co.uk

www.bancrofts.org

Open Eve (Upton Ln) Tues 18 Sept 4.30-7.30pm, (Grosvenor Rd) Tues 25 Sept 4.30-7.30pm.

Open Eve Thurs 11 Oct 6-8pm. Open Morns 15-19 Oct 9-11am.

Open Eve Thurs 4 Oct 6-7pm.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Day Thurs 13 Sept 9am-2pm and 6-8pm.

Open Day Sat 22 Sept 10am-12noon.

Open Eve Wed 26 Sept from 4pm. Open Morn Mon 1-Fri 5 Oct 8.45-10.15am.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Eve Thur 11 Oct 4-6.30pm.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Eve Tue 2 Oct.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Eve Tues 9 Oct 4.30-6.30pm.

Open Eve 4 Oct 4-7pm. Open Morns TBC - see website for details

Open Day Wed 26 Sept 4.30-7pm.

School Open Day Tables

Open Afternoon Talk & Tour Fri 9 Nov 1.30-3pm.

Open House Sun 23 Sept.

Open Eve Thurs 20 Sept 6-9pm. School Tours Mon 24 -Fri 28 Sept 9am - booking essential.

Open Eve Thurs 27 Sept 6-8pm. School Tours Mon 1-Fri 12 Oct 9am.

Open Morn 3 & 10 Oct 9.30-10.30am. Open Afternoon Wed 17 Oct 2.15-3.15pm. Open Eve Wed 26 Sept 6-8pm.

Open Morn Mon 24 Sept - Fri 5 Oct (not incl 27 Sept) apt only. Open Eve Wed 26 Sept 6.30-8.30pm.

Open Eve Thurs 4 Oct 5.15-7.45pm.

Open Eve Thurs 27 Sept.

Open Eve Thurs 4 Oct.

Open Eve Thurs 13 Sept 5-7.30pm. Open Days Thurs 4 & Wed 10 Oct 9-10.45am.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Eve Tue 18 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn Thurs 27 Sept 9-11am.

No available information - please see website for details.

Open Eve Tues 25 Sept 4.30-6.30pm.

11+ Open Morn Sat 17 Nov 10am-12 noon.

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www.stbons.org

www.stangelas-ursuline.co.uk

www.school21.org

www.sarahbonnellonline.co.uk

www.royaldocks.newham.sch.uk

www.rokeby.newham.sch.uk

www.plashet.newham.sch.uk

www.pjischool.co.uk

www.oasisacademysilvertown.org

www.littleilford.org

www.lister.newham.sch.uk

www.langdon.newham.sch.uk

www.kingsfordschool.org.uk

www.forestgate.newham.sch.uk

www.eastlea.newham.sch.uk

www.cumberland.org.uk

Open Event Thurs 27 Sept 5-7pm.

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www.chobhamacademy.org.uk

www.bramptonmanor.org

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020 8504 5045

020 8504 0611

020 8504 9618

020 8989 2791

020 8554 8935

020 8590 3808

020 8590 2245

020 8590 5211

020 8514 4666

020 8498 1300

020 8911 6666

020 8551 6496

020 8500 4266

020 8252 5151

020 8551 4321

020 8551 4954

020 8505 4821

020 8471 2415

020 8472 3844

020 8472 6022

020 8262 2121

020 8534 6791

020 7540 2700

020 7540 5620

020 8471 2418

020 8472 7001

020 7059 2500

020 8478 8024

020 8471 3311

020 8471 2411

020 7476 4700

020 8534 8666

020 7540 0400

020 7474 0231

020 3747 6060

020 7540 0500

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3 Sept - 7 Oct 2018

Fun Days Out with the Family Public skating sessions start from £6 for juniors and £9 for adults including skate hire. Skate aids are available at an additional hire fee of £5. A birthday party package is just £19 per head. Find out more at visitleevalley.org.uk/iceskating or call 03000 030 624.

The Coolest Place to Be!

Take to the ice at Lee Valley Ice Centre, Leyton whatever the weather. From tots to teens, the skating sessions offer a fun, family-friendly activity and are a great way to spend a few hours together. Anyone can have a go in these daily sessions. Even the little ones can build their confidence with skate aids (for under 5s). Need to book a cool birthday party? Then look no further, let the party goers lace up their skates and take to the ice for fun games with a party host and meal. Learn to Skate courses will help perfect techniques while making new friends. Six week term time courses are available or you can book shorter school holiday courses – all offering great coaching at fantastic prices.

Totally Thames 2018 Programme

Totally Thames’ fantastic annual season celebrating the River Thames is back this September. The programme will look at the river as an inspiration and source of creativity connecting London to other cities around the world. It will also celebrate the heritage of the river and illuminate the traditions and unique stories the river holds. With over 100 events, there’s a lot to look forward to. The Rivers of the World Exhibition has worked with 30,000 12-14 year olds in 30 countries around the world to inspire young people to learn about rivers through art and creativity. This will take place at Oxo Tower Wharf from 29 August – 9 September.

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Autumn Adventures

The Race for Doggett’s Coat and Badge is the world’s oldest continually competed sporting event, starting in 1715. This incredible rowing race is competed in every year by apprentice river workers on the Thames. Taking place at Guildhall Yard, there will be a series of exhibitions from 6 23 September and the race itself will take place on 4 September. Composer and curator Iain Chambers will return to fill the atmospheric South Bascule Chamber at Tower Bridge with a brand-new programme of works, including commissioned spoken word performances and an immersive sound walk exploring London’s greatest hidden space. Events will take place from 20 – 23 September. Totally Thames 2018 will run from Saturday 1 – Sunday 30 September. For more information, please visit www.totallythames.org or call 020 7928 8998. Photo credit: Ed Stone

Spanish Flu at the Florence Nightingale Museum

A new exhibition marking 100 years since the deadliest pandemic in human history will open at the Florence Nightingale Museum on Friday 21 September. The exhibition highlights the devastating global impact of Spanish Flu, and the role of women – both professional nurses and ordinary women - in caring for victims. The Spanish flu was a deadly influenza pandemic which struck in the autumn of 1918, just as World War I was drawing to a close. It is estimated that Spanish flu infected half a billion people worldwide and killed 50-100 million, significantly more than the war itself.

Alligator Bridge, through light-up caves and past the Shy Cat Tree. Join the dragon in his puppet theatre castle or ascend the stairs to captain the Observatron and slide into a cloudy weather station. Can you spot The Gruffalo? Can you Squash and Squeeze around a life-sized cow? Take a trip into the brilliant 3-D technicolour world of the best loved children’s author, Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, with the UK’s first immersive exhibition of their wonderful work. What’s that flying overhead, could it be Zog? Be The Smartest Giant in Town, climb through The Highway Rat’s cave, rock hop through the Monkey Puzzle jungle, discover the underwater worlds of Tiddler and The Snail and the Whale and take your seat for the ride of your life with The Room on the Broom. And great news – the display has been extended to January so there’s still time to go along. It is advised that you book ahead though as it’s very popular. Find out more at www.discover.org.uk.

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Unusually, compared to seasonal flu outbreaks, healthy young adults were particularly at risk. Victims suffered some truly gruesome symptoms, including explosive nosebleeds and distinctive blue tinged skin caused by a lack of oxygen as their lungs filled with fluid and pus. When Spanish flu struck in 1918, doctors were at a loss to treat or prevent it. The only thing that seemed to help was good nursing, so it often fell to women, both professional nurses and ordinary women caring for their families, to care for the victims. The exhibition will be supported by a free downloadable resource pack for schools and a ‘pop up’ touring exhibition which will enable audiences beyond London to see core and digital content. Photo credit: Wikimedia Creative Commons ‘Spanish Flu’

Your children will have a smashing time at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Stratford. If you’re looking for a fun activity for the kids to take part in, then tennis could be just the thing. With a range of courses led by friendly qualified coaches, they’ll be swinging that racquet with confidence in no time at all.

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Kids for a Quid in September and October

Back to School means great value fares when kids can travel for a quid on most of our operating days in September and October.*

The Tusk Rhino Trail

Did you know that Rhinos have roamed London before. In the Paleolithic period, around 60,000 years ago when England was a cold, dry desert, the woolly rhinoceros was common. Well they’re coming again! Not so woolly this time and maybe not exactly roaming. The Tusk Rhino Trail is a London wide art installation to raise public awareness of the plight of the rhino. The sculptures will be displayed at a selection of iconic London sites including Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and Carnaby Street and the event will culminate with the celebration of World Rhino Day on 22 September. All 21 rhinos can be spotted and trail maps are available online at www.tusk.org. Follow #tuskrhinotrail for all the latest news. Our picture shows the rhino designed by Axel Scheffler. Photo credit: Hugh Kelly.

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Do try to get to Discover Children’s Story Centre in Stratford, London, this autumn. Open every day, join them for storytelling, activities, games and adventures in their Story Worlds and Story Garden. Adventure over

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Take advantage of our special offer by booking online and using the discount code PTK4Q at the checkout. Take a look at our website for details of other events during the year. *Not 15, 16 September, 26, 27, 28 October. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult or concession fare. No more than 4 children per adult or concession.

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Sessions are suitable for kids aged 3 upwards and will help them improve their balance, co-ordination and tennis skills as well as making new friends. Depending on what course you choose they are either pay and play or eight week course blocks. Whatever you choose they’re guaranteed to have fun.

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If you’d just like to hire a tennis court, prices start from £6 for outdoor and £15 for indoor. Find out more about courses and court hire at www. visitleevalley.org.uk/hockeytennis or call 03000 060 614

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The Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs event will be taking place on the 20-21 October at ExCeL London, offering visitors the opportunity to meet and greet over 200 different pedigree breeds. The show will feature popular breeds such as the Labrador Retriever as well as unusual breeds like the Hungarian Pumi. Premiering for the first time at this year’s show will be the ancient French gundog the Barbet and the Black and Tan Coonhound, both registered by the Kennel Club for the first time this year. As one of the city’s most exciting events for dog lovers, visitors will also be able to shop for doggy products from over 200 trade stands, and watch fun four-legged displays and competitions, as well as getting advice on buying a dog responsibly or catching up with their favourite doggy charity.

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Discover Dogs is a fun event for any dog lover that celebrates humans’ unique relationship with dogs. It will also educate people about the importance of choosing the right breed for their lifestyle and making sure they buy a puppy responsibly. Tickets (excluding fees) cost £14 for adults or £11 for children aged 9-15 and other concessions. Under 8s go free. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.discoverdogs.org.uk.

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September There’ll be some handling objects and dressing up costumes for adults and children to get you into the Victorian mood. For more information visit www. cityoflondon.gov.uk

Open House Weekend, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST 11am-1pm. Six years on from London 2012, go along and see how London’s newest Park is developing on a guided tour. Book on 020 8536 2716. For more information visit www. queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk

Sun 23 Sep

Annual Closure, Thames Barrier, Woolwich, SE18 5NJ Witness the annual Thames Barrier Test Closure to see one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world in action. Check out the visitor centre to take part in fun activities, talks and demonstrations. For times and more information visit www.gov. uk/guidance/the-thames-barrier

Epping Forest Heritage Walk, Various Locations around Hollow Pond 10am-12noon. Enjoy this guided walk from Leytonstone Station talking about local heritage buildings and Epping Forest’s Hollow Pond, with its

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The Kitchen Science Cookbook Dr Michelle Dickinson has made it her life mission to make science and engineering fun, interesting and accessible. Her not for profit company, Nano Girl Labs, works to inspire, educate and empower girls across the world. Dickinson has combined science and cooking in a fabulous new book that will ensure hours of entertainment for the kids to share with parents, grandparents, friends and siblings. The Kitchen Science Cookbook is a beautiful and lovingly crafted recipe book with a unique twist – each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home with your family using the everyday ingredients you’ll have to hand in your kitchen. There’s no need to be a science expert, simply follow the recipe to achieve amazing results. Each of the 50 recipes contains a simple introduction explaining what the experiment is about, and there are icons identifying important details such as if the recipe is edible, if it requires time to set or if there are safety issues that the reader needs to be aware of. The Kitchen Science Cookbook is packed full of fun experiments families can do at home, such as building a solar oven from cardboard and foil that will actually bake cookies, making bread in a bag and butter in a jam jar, making edible earthworms and creating instant ice cream. Dr Dickinson’s The Kitchen Science Cookbook is available online and from all good high street stores for £19.99. 26

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rowing boats and picturesque islands. For more information and to book visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Everyone a Maker, Rich Mix, E1 6LA 11am and 2pm. Make a beautiful badge by representing your own cultural diversity and London’s East End. For more information and to book visit www.richmix.org.uk

Open House London, Valentines Mansion, Ilford, IG1 4XA 11am-4pm.Valentines Mansion is proud to be participating in Open House London 2018, an annual festival of architecture and design celebrating the capital’s wonderful buildings, places and neighbourhoods. Free entry. For more information visit www.valentinesmansion.com

Great Gorilla Run, Various Locations Join Bill Oddie, Stanley Johnson and hundreds of people dressed as gorillas to run, jog or walk 8km though the City of London in the 16th annual Great Gorilla Run to help save a species on the edge of extinction. For more information and to sign up visit www.greatgorillarun. org

Wild Food Walk, Victoria Park, E3 5TB 11am-1pm. Join Ken Greenway (Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park) on a walk where you will learn about and forage for seasonal wild food. See, taste, smell, collect and eat. Book on 020 7364 4504. For more information visit www.towerhamlets. gov.uk

Harvest Stomp, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST Expect more live music, dancing, food stalls, arts and craft stalls and so much more. Activities will take place throughout the day, with a packed programme of workshops, demonstrations and entertainment and of course, there will be a whole host of stalls showcasing locally produced food and drink at the festival. For more information visit www. queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk

Fri 28 Sep

Guided Walk, Havering Country Park, Romford, RM4 1PH 10am-12.30pm. Join in for an informative guided walk around Havering Counrty Park. £3 donation gratefully received to help raise funds for Thames Chase Community Forest. For more information visit www.thameschase.org.uk

Bat Walk, West Ham Park, E7 9PU 7.15pm. Join the friends of West Ham Park at this amazing informative walk and talk. See if the bats will come out tonight! Free. For more information visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Sat 29 Sep

Bookmaking, William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, E17 4PP 1-4pm. Morris loved to create beautiful books and started his own book company - Kelmscott Press. Have a go at creating your own book and paper-marbling for the cover. Free. Drop-in. Suitable for families with children of all ages. For more information visit www.wmgallery. org.uk

Moore Family Run, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST 9am. Children and adults are welcome to get involved and raise money for their local community, either by running or walking the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park route alongside hundreds of like-minded individuals and families. To sign up visit www. queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk

Sun 30 Sep

Family Farm Club, Stepney City Farm, E1 3DG 1-4pm. Looking for a family-friendly day out? Stepney City Farm hosts free drop-in activities for children of all ages (plus their accompanying adults) on the last Sunday of every month. For more information visit www.stepneycityfarm.org

Vintage Fair, Valentines Mansion, Ilford, IG1 4XA 10am-4pm. Set in the historic building, this fair really is a vintage shoppers dream and brings together some of the UK’s finest vintage traders. Bursting with original and bespoke retro finds, there’s something for every vintage taste at affordable prices. Free entry. For more information visit www. valentinesmansion.com

Make your Mark on Vicky Park, Victoria Park, E3 5TB 11.30am-1.30pm. Help the community park rangers carry out some practical conservation in the park. No need to book. Meet at the Outdoor Classroom. For more information visit www.towerhamlets. gov.uk

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students. The school is widely praised and respected for nurturing young talent and instilling confidence, self-esteem and personal well-being in students regardless of whether they want to go into the entertainment industry or not. To book tickets for their Hackney Empire Variety Performance, call 020 8985 2424. Obligation free Taster Days will be taking place this September. Quote Primary Times for a 20% Discount off your first term. For more details, please visit www.annafiorentini.com, or for adults, please visit www.stageandthecity.com.

New Pupils at Anna Fiorentini

Jayden Jean-Paul-Denis, star of CBBC’s Hank Zipzer, and Orla Hill, leading actress in feature film Swallows and Amazons, and both former Fiorentini students, are two of several professional actors booked in to give masterclasses at the award winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School. Current students will be performing in their very own Gala Variety performance at the world famous Hackney Empire on Saturday 15 September at 7pm - a chance for prospective students and their parents to see what the school is all about. Many students performing are appearing regularly on TV, film, radio and on the West End stage, thanks to their theatrical agency. As an independent drama school, and not a franchise, Anna Fiorentini and the team are able to devote time and commitment to ensuring the happiness and progression of each of their

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Kick start the academic year with Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools. Every student can benefit from Jigsaw’s drama, singing and dance classes this September. Their classes are designed to develop children’s confidence, focus and social skills, while having fun and making lots of new friends. With more children attending Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools than ever before, now is the time to book a two-week trial and discover these unique benefits at a school near you. For more information on Jigsaw’s weekend drama, singing and dance classes for students aged 3-18, or to secure a place for the Autumn term, please visit www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk or call 020 8447 4530.

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community. To commemorate its 50th anniversary The Children’s Society has created lots of free resources for schools which you can use to make your celebrations truly magical. These resources include assembly plans, learning materials, craft exercises and games that support pupils’ learning and creativity. They also have fun candle-shaped money boxes your pupils can use to collect change in the run up to your service, and a whole host of ideas and inspiration from other teachers and parents on a new Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/Christingle. You can download and order all these free resources and more by visiting www.christingle.org/shop or place your order by calling 0300 3030 555. The Children’s Society would love for your school to join them for their celebrations. If you’d like to find out more just visit www.christingle.org.

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For 50 years now, in schools all across the country, people have gathered together to celebrate Christingle with The Children’s Society. By holding collections and taking part in fun fundraising activities, schools’ Christingle services have helped over one million children to enjoy a first Christmas full of hope and free from fear. Christingle is a joyous, inclusive event that’s perfect for people of every age, from every

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At your local Kumon study centre, their aim is to help any child of any ability to shine. They support students to help them become confident, independent learners. With 60 years of experience and over 4 million students worldwide, the Kumon Maths and English programmes enable children to embrace new challenges and to develop strong study skills. Children will be assessed so that the Kumon instructor can tailor the level of study precisely to their ability. This creates a positive learning experience, with work set at just the right level. The individualised Maths and English programmes enable students to progress to an advanced level, at their own pace, ensuring they maximise their ability and begin to realise their unlimited potential. Kumon students develop lifelong study skills and a passion for learning, equipping them for a successful future. For more information and to find your nearest study centre, please visit www.kumon.co.uk.

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Join the thousands of schools who celebrate Black History and Black History Month (1-31 October). Black History 365 has created the first Black History Month pack available for distribution to all schools and educational establishments. It has taken thirty years to establish Black History Month as a key fixture in the school year. This pack will make Black History Month and the Celebration of Black History a fixture in schools all year round. Included are five posters of different sizes and downloadable Head Teacher assembly notes, Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 notes and

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Thurs 4 Oct

Close Encounters, Valance House, Dagenham, RM8 3HT 2pm. Get up-close and personal with the collections as the Archivist celebrates the Women100 anniversary by looking at prominent local women. Free. For more information visit www. valencehousecollections.co.uk

Fri 5 – Sun 7 Oct

The Cake and Bake Show, ExCeL London, E16 1XL The show is brimming with all things baking, decorating and sugar craft. Gain insight from celebrity experts, stock your shelves with the latest baking equipment, and be wowed by the spectacular Cake Competition and exquisite display tables. For more information and to book visit www. excel.london

Sat 6 Oct

Dress-up Fanshawe Caricatures, Valance House, Dagenham, RM8 3HT 11am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm. Get dressed up, strike a pose and have a go at caricature drawing in the Fanshawe portrait galleries. Free. Drop-in. No booking required. For more information visit www. valencehousecollections.co.uk

Family Friendly Yoga, Stepney City Farm, E1 3DG 11am-11.45pm. A kid-friendly class for ages toddler and up, with fun for the whole family – get ready to move like the animals, dance, play and then relax. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Every first Saturday of the month. Charges apply. For more information visit www. stepneycityfarm.org

Fun Palace, Grays Library, RM17 5DX 10am-3pm. Last year there was a Yurt and forest skills (on the High Street), knitting, dressing up in WW1 military uniforms, making objects out of woven newspaper, cross stitching, Zumba…This year anything goes! For more information visit www. funpalaces.co.uk

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10am-4pm. Join in the fun at the pop-up Fun Palace throughout the building and garden, celebrating arts, culture and science with a lively collection of events organised for the local community by the local community. Free. For more information visit www.halfmoon. org.uk

Sat 6 – Sun 7 Oct

Fun Palace, Chats Palace, E9 6DF Sat 10am-10pm and Sun 2-11pm. The world and its neighbours are invited along to work together to stage a Play In A Day – a revisiting of Chats Palace’ grand tradition of community created plays that reflect local culture. For more information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk

Sun 7 Oct

Sunday Open House, The Ragged School Museum, E3 4RR 2-5pm. Step through the door and explore the history of the East End.You can also attend a lesson in the Victorian Classroom and experience what it was like to go to school in Victorian times. For more information visit www. raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk

Apple Festival, Bedfords Park Visitor Centre, Havering-atteBower, RM4 1QH 10am-4pm. On the day there will be some Apple activities, craft stalls, food and drink and people on hand to answer any questions you may have about apples and growing fruit and vegetables at home. Free admission. For more information visit www. essexwt.org.uk

Boundary Estate Fun Palace, Rich Mix, E1 6LA The Boundary Estate Fun Palace is back for the third time – and this time it is going to be bigger and better than ever. As always there will be a huge range of arts, science and sports for everyone to try for free. For times and more information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk

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11am-4pm. Join in this celebration to mark the third anniversary since opening to the public following a major £2.5 million conservation and interpretation project.Visitors will be able to enjoy free activities and to explore the ground and first floors of the Hall. For more information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk

Fun Palace, Theatre Royal Stratford East, E15 1BN Theatre Royal Stratford East is the home of Joan Littlewood – the person who wanted to build the Fun Palace, a radical venue offering culture, science and education to people from all backgrounds. We’ll be continuing her legacy opening our doors to the community we are so closely connected to for a day of fun activities and workshops. For more information visit www.funpalaces. co.uk

Sat 20 – Sun 21 Oct

Apple Weekend, Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster, RM14 3NS Join us for our annual Apple Weekend! A celebration of Autumnal harvest, including a market, music, games and activities for all the family to enjoy. For more information visit www.thameschase.org.uk

Discover Dogs, ExCeL London, E16 1XL 10am-5pm. London’s biggest doggy day out includes world-class displays and competitions, plenty of shops to treat your canine pal and the chance to meet over 200 different dog breeds, chat to their owners and find the right dog breed for you and your lifestyle. To book visit www.excel. london

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Fri 26 Oct

Trick or Treat Hunt, Romford Shopping Hall, RM1 3AB 10am-4pm. Join in the spooky fun as you find treats all around the shopping hall. Maps will be available on the day. Fancy dress is optional. Charges apply. For more information email info@romfordshoppinghall.com

Sun 28 Oct Anniversary Celebration, Rainham Hall, Havering, RM13 9YN 11am-4pm. Join in for activities and merriment in celebration of Rainham Hall’s second anniversary. All activities will take place either in the Stables courtyard or the Hayloft and will be free to take part in. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ rainham-hall

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Sun 14 Oct

Apple Cream Tea, Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster, RM14 3NS 2.30-4.30pm. Enjoy scrumptious scones with cream and jam, cakes and a pot of tea served to the accompaniment of live music. This month the musical cream tea will have a special apple theme to celebrate the autumnal harvest. For more information and to book call 01708 642 970.

Pumpkin Fest, Haven House, Children’s Hospice, Woodford Green, IG8 9LB At 11am there will be a Chasing Pumpkins 10k Run for ages 16+ and the afternoon will see the return of the ever popular Pumpkin Plod 5k or 2k family walk at 2.30pm. As well as these there will also be live music, lots of Halloween fun, a BBQ 12noon-2.30pm and more. To sign up visit www.havenhouse.org.uk

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Win a Family Ticket to See Paddington in Concert For the first time ever, StudioCanal and Heyday Films will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Paddington with a performance of their charming and groundbreaking film Paddington shown in high-definition on a huge screen, with a live symphony orchestra of over 60 musicians accompanying the film, performing the tender and playful musical score by composer Nick Urata. Go along and enjoy the London unique and exclusive premiere of Paddington In Concert on 14 October at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane at 3pm and 6.30pm. For every full paying adult ticket booked before 30 September, one child (up to 15 years) goes free. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk/venueartist/451122/5274010?did=honey

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DIY Circus Lab for Kids

This year the UK is celebrating 250 years of circus, and a new circus book is out to celebrate this. DIY Circus Lab for Kids by Jackie Leigh Davis gives families everything they need to produce their own circus. Dive into the youth circus community and learn about juggling, acrobatics, manipulations, balance and clowning. The book opens with a do-it-yourself prop making class, and provides enough homemade equipment to get you started on some fun circus basics. Rising circus stars will then move on to lessons in toss juggling, flower sticks, poi, human pyramids and how to move on to even more tricks and skills. And best yet, kids will see how to combine skills into an act, and acts into a show. DIY Circus Lab for Kids also includes the Circademic Corner and safety check boxes whenever skilllearning requires adult supervision. Primary Times have five copies of DIY Circus Lab for Kids to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us how many years the circus has been in the UK. See the bottom of this page for details of how to enter.

Win a Bundle of Books and Mary and the Witch’s Flower on DVD

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Competitions In the much-adored tradition of Studio Ghibli and from the creators of Academy Award nominated ‘When Marnie Was There’ and ‘Arrietty’, hit children’s film, ‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’, based on the book ‘The Little Broomstick’ by Mary Stewart, will be available on digital, Blu-ray, DVD and special edition Blu-ray Steelbook on 10 September. Combining an action-packed girl-power adventure with a magical fantasy tale, Mary and the Witch’s Flower introduces the spirited, red-haired Mary, spending the last weeks of summer in the English countryside with her Great-Aunt Charlotte. Following a mysterious black cat, Tib, into the woods she stumbles upon a magical flower that transforms a little broomstick into one that flies! Mary is fast whisked away and transported to Endor College – a school of witchcraft and wizardry!

Primary Times have a lovely bundle of books by Mary Stewart and a copy of the DVD with two more DVDs as runner up prizes. For your chance to win, tell us who wrote the original book. See below for details of how to enter.

Win a box of books for your school

Primary Times are offering schools the chance to win a selection of great books for their library. We have a whole box full of titles from super stories to fun educational books. We have several boxes of books to give away and the titles in each may differ. To enter the competition send your name, address, phone number and the name of your school using the details below.

To enter any of the competitions send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG. Don’t forget to include the name of the competition. Alternatively email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with the competion name as the subject by Friday 21 September If you are entering more than one competition you can put all entries in the same envelope. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

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