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This award-winning stage school has part-time branches in Hackney, Docklands, Greenwich and Camden. Many students have secured leading roles on TV, film and on the West End stage thanks to its agency. However, it is just as interested in those that wish to increase in confidence, self-esteem and life skills. To book into a Holiday School or a Taster Day at one of the parttime Saturday or evening schools, visit www.annafiorentini.com or call 020 7682 1403. For adults that also wish to have fun and learn new performing arts skills there is www.stageandthecity.com. A Confident Start with Jigsaw Performing Arts As the days grow longer and we hold out hope for the sun to reappear, there is some good news – Jigsaw is now open for booking for the Summer term. Jigsaw’s popular dance, singing and drama weekend classes for 3 to 18-year-olds develop children’s confidence, self-expression, focus and social skills, while they have fun and make lots of new friends. Parents share in their children’s progress and excitement with regular presentations, shows and reports from Jigsaw’s team of highly experienced teachers. For more information or to book a two-week trial, search for your nearest school on their website, www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk. West End to Broadway, Rock Legends to Superheroes An amazing opportunity awaits for children wishing to create their own characters within their very own devised musicals this Easter and Summer at the Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School, one of London’s leading independent stage schools.

All weekend, evening and holiday workshops are led by West End and industry professionals seeking to nurture talent, build confidence, and foster wellbeing in children aged 4-18. Weekly inspirational quotes help to motivate the students in all areas of their life. One parent told Primary Times, “The course and final production exceeded our expectations once again as we were left perplexed thinking how are they going to re-enact their own version of Bugsy in a week. He ended every day practising or telling us about something new he had learnt. Our son’s confidence has grown so much….” Out of School Activities Out of School Activities

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Out of School Activities Deaf Children’s Sunday School Deaf Children’s Sunday School is part of the largest Sunday School in London, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in Elephant and Castle, SE1. This has been running for over 200 years and teaches around 600 children (deaf and hearing) every Sunday across five sites around South London. The school welcome all children and teenagers from 3pm to 4pm every Sunday and is free of charge. Newcomers are welcome to join on any Sunday and parents can go to see what their children are taught. Deaf youngsters have their own dedicated class, where they are taught from the Bible using BSL, speech, and SSE. The school use colourful pictures and words to make the lessons easy to understand. Every year, they have a summer outing and winter parties to which all children are invited. All teachers and regular assistants hold DBS certificates, and they operate a Child Protection Policy. A Deaf Holiday Bible Club will also be taking place, which this year is on 6, 17 and 18 April. Children are welcome to any or all of these days and there is no charge. The final day will include an outing to the Greenwich Planetarium. For more information, see the school’s advert in this issue.

Holiday Clubs from YMCA Thames Gateway YMCA Thames Gateway provides a range of high quality, affordable, Ofsted-registered childcare across Havering and Barking & Dagenham. The Romford based holiday club provides a wide range of activities to suit all ages with lots of opportunities for indoor and outdoor play. The team are energetic, qualified

and experienced in delivering activities to children, enhancing development and social skills in a fun, caring and dynamic way. You can book individual days/ weeks with the option to use childcare vouchers as payment. Discounts are available for siblings, NHS staff and early bird bookings. A FREE hot meal is also included. YMCA also provides the following services: • Pre-school for children aged 2-5 years old, five days a week. • Out of School Clubs from 3-6pm, five days a week for 3-12 year olds, on-site and from five local schools. • Youth Club for 8-14 year olds every Friday from 6.45- 8.45pm. • A wide range of themed children’s parties from just £110. • Mobile Crèche – quality childcare brought to you. • Youth fitness – junior gym, fencing, climbing, gymnastics and more! Arrange a visit today. For more information, visit www.ymcatg. org, call 01708 766 211 or email Qualitychildcare@ymcatg.org.

Dynamos Cricket The ECB has launched Dynamos Cricket, a new programme to inspire children aged 8 to 11 to play cricket. Two programmes in May and July will allow up to 35,000 more children to enjoy cricket this season. Dynamos will encourage boys and girls to have fun and fall in love with the game. The programme is designed for children graduating from ECB’s All Stars Cricket programme for 5 to 8-year olds but is also designed to welcome those who are new to the game. Up to 35,000 children will take part in Dynamos Cricket in their local centres at one of two 6 to 12- week courses, which will take place during the summer term, beginning mid-May, and over the school holidays, alongside The Hundred. Each week, participants will develop new cricketing skills including batting, bowling and fielding. They will have the chance to play a fast-paced and exciting game of countdown cricket – a new format that mirrors The Hundred. Every child taking part will receive a new Balance Dynamos shirt with their name and number on the back. They will get access to a Dynamos app providing cricket tips, activities and quizzes, alongside skills and tips so that they can practice at home and with their friends. Parents can find out more about Dynamos Cricket and sign their kids up to take part at www.dynamoscricket.co.uk or for All Stars Cricket at www.allstarscricket.co.uk.

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Activities include: Cinema, Bowling, Golf, Swimming, Football, Cookery, Arts & Crafts, Day trips, Jump Evolution Early bird, Sibling and NHS sta discounts available. All major childcare vouchers accepted. Gym, café and parking on site.

Download our full programme and book now at: www.ymcatg.org/ymca-romford-childrens-services/holiday-clubs www. ymcatg .org We also provide: Pre-school Birthday Parties Out of school clubs Youth Club Mobile crèche Let your child release some energy, make friends and create memorable experiences. For children aged 3 - 16 years Holiday Club Romford

Don’t Just Banish School Holiday Boredom, Smash It Two weeks of Easter holidays are looming, which means the prospect of keeping the kids happy and entertained is starting to weigh on parents’ minds. But look no further, as Stubbers Adventure Centre has the perfect solution in its SMASH Camps programme. Aimed at children aged 5½ to 16, SMASH Camps will be hosting a fun-packed mix of activities all Easter long at its popular Upminster base. With 35+ adventure activities including Laser Tag, Quad biking, climbing and jet skiing on offer there

will always be an activity for every child. Adventures start from just £41pp for a day pass or £148 for a week pass (saving you £57).

So get your children off their screens and into the great outdoors, where they can make new friends and learn new skills all within Stubbers’ 130 acres of outdoor adventure space supervised by well trained, DBS checked staff. They really do have something for every child. Contact Stubbers Adventure Centre on 01708 224 753 or log on to www.smashcamps.co.uk to find out more and to book online.

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