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Hi Readers Primary Times in Sussex 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG Tel: 01273 916210 Email: office@primarytimes.biz Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Twitter: @PT_Sussex Instagram: @primarytimesse Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Catherine Dillon, Andrew Langridge & Gill Pearce Listings: Catherine Draisey Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in infant and primary schools throughout Sussex. 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.

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We are so glad to be back after such a long time of not printing. When we last published a magazine, back in March, we had no idea that we wouldn’t publish another one until now. What a difficult and stressful time it’s been for everyone. I really hope that life returns to normal soon.

Thank you so much to all the school staff for helping to hand out Primary Times this month. We’ve worked really hard to be able to publish this issue. Thank you to all our staff, advertisers, suppliers and schools who have supported us. Our magazines were delivered wrapped in protective bags and packed in cartons so thank you to our printers and distributors too for taking such care.

September is when we publish our comprehensive Choosing your New School feature, designed to help Year 5 and Year 6 pupils decide on which secondary school to choose. Some schools are hoping to hold open days at the schools while others are going to hold virtual open days. (Some schools didn’t know at the time of us going to press.) We haven’t been able to publish our open day tables this year, but we have included a table of secondary schools so do check when and how they are organising their open days this year.

Many businesses have been hit very hard with the lockdown and sadly not every business will survive. Now that times are hopefully getting a little easier do try and support your local businesses. They really need you.

Stay safe and well.

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Local News...............................4 Autumn Adventures.................6 Choosing your New School..........8 School Open Day Links ..............12 What’s On............................... 14 Competition Corner................ 14 Katie Clown............................. 16

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Have some Reindeer Fun this December!

Throughout these challenging times, Primary Times readers have been an amazing support to local children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House. We know how difficult it has been for everyone, particularly for the fantastic teachers, schools and groups. So, let’s look forward and celebrate Christmas together!

This December, why don’t you grab your antlers and have some Reindeer Fun? Whether you want to Run, Cycle, Row, Ramble, or come up with your own challenge, Chestnut Tree House will provide everything you need for your Reindeer Fun event, including free reindeer antlers and red noses for everyone taking part, online materials, helpful hints and tips, and sponsorship forms.

Whilst taking part in Reindeer Fun, your fantastic fundraising will be making the world of difference to local children with life-shortening conditions and their families, helping them live life to the full and, when the time comes, say goodbye in the way they want.

Are you ready to get your group together and spread some festive cheer? What Reindeer activity will you take on this year? To sign up, visit www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/reindeer-fun.

Glow Wild at Wakehurst

As darkness falls let the magic begin at Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex. Join Wakehurst on selected evenings from 26 November – 30 December for an enchanting winter lantern trail with glowing lanterns, mesmerising projections, immersive soundscapes, and glistening torches of fire. Pick up a lantern and wind your way through the gardens, before ending at the Carriage Ring, with roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate and the spectacle of the UK’s tallest living Christmas tree decorated with over 1,800 lights.

Highlights this year include fantastical fungi-lanterns and spellbinding projections of fungi secrets and majestic owls swooping through the Pinetum. From Amsterdam’s canals to Wakehurst’s black pond, Wakehurst will also be welcoming OGE Group with their award-winning ‘Light a Wish’ installation with its gigantic dandelion seed heads.

You can book with confidence for Glow Wild. Go along knowing that the safety and wellbeing of visitors is of the utmost importance.

Wakehurst are continually monitoring and responding to the Covid19 pandemic situation as it evolves. Any updates will be communicated ahead of your visit.

Now in its seventh year, Glow Wild is sure to be an unmissable evening of winter wonder for all the family. Pre-booking is essential.

Tickets are on sale now at www.kew.org/glowwild.

The decision to become a Foster Carer can take years, and a lot of careful consideration. Foster Carers have a shared motivation and desire to make a difference but come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and often choose to begin their fostering journey at unique and differing life stages.

Dave, 45, gained valuable experience through his 15-year career in education, but felt the time was right for him to help change the future of one young person at a time. “I loved my job, but I love being a Foster Carer even more. I’ve been able to use my professional experience to help guide the young people in my care.”

Choosing fostering as a career provides an opportunity to work in a field where you can directly change a child’s life for the better.

For many people, fostering is lifechanging not just for the child in care, but for the carer, too.

There are a wide range of professions, such as teaching, that provide the skillsets that can enhance your ability to foster. Prospective carers receive extensive training to ensure they have the skills and expertise to feel confident in the role. Dave says, “The training was incredibly thorough and I’ve felt supported at every step.”

Becoming a Foster Carer does not have to mean giving up employment altogether. It’s true that foster carers are expected to be available to care for children, but depending on your circumstances, you can sometimes foster and continue to work flexible part-time or even full-time hours. It may just make a difference to the type of fostering that you can do.

Whether you are looking to change your career or channel your professional experience into a fostering role, Brighton & Hove City Council would love to hear from you. To learn more about becoming a Foster Carer e-mail fosteringrecruitment@brighton-hove.gov.uk to arrange a call or visit www.fosteringinbrightonandhove.org.uk. The team are holding regular virtual information sessions.

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Children and young people across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex have been offered free music lessons to encourage them to take up an instrument when schools return in September.

The taster sessions are accessed online for families to try out different instruments with the potential to sign up for paid lessons in the autumn term. The sessions include a Garageband app workshop; drumming without the need for a drum kit; and an informal introduction to playing the ukulele and guitar.

The education music service run by Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA) and East Sussex Music (ESM) normally teaches over 4,000 pupils each week with instrumental and vocal lessons in schools. Physical lessons had to be cancelled when schools closed in March and social distancing measures were implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Parents who register their children to take part benefit from free interactive BOUNCY demo sessions, virtual music workshops and 50% off musical instrument CASTLE hire. Lessons cost from £10 and commence in school, at home and online from the autumn term. Previous musical experience isn’t necessary and are HIRE suitable for children aged 7 and above. Subsidised fees and bursaries are available for families on low income.

Music student Maria Copley told Primary Times, “Learning an instrument is a very underrated hobby.You Over 300 Inflatables are learning both a skill and a craft and you’re opening yourself up to being creative and imaginative, but also disciplined and methodical. From solo playing you join bands and orchestras where you meet your closest for Kids & Adults friends and have some of the most incredible experiences.”

For East Sussex Music registration, visit www.bit.ly/esmmusic and for Brighton & Hove Music & Arts 01580 830102 Office (3 lines) www.1stchoiceinflatables.co.uk registration, visit www.bit.ly/bhmamusic.

Wild Coast Sussex

Wild Coast Sussex is an exciting new project to connect coastal communities with their beautiful Sussex seas.

It is designed to inspire Sussex communities to care for the marine environment and enable them to protect their local coast and sea.

This exciting project is a partnership between Marine Conservation Society, Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Brighton SEA LIFE and Sussex Wildlife Trust.

Wild Coast Sussex will target communities all along the Sussex coast with extra focus on Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Brighton, Worthing and Selsey.

Project activities will include a Wild Beach education programme for children, onsite and digital interpretation, a programme of citizen science surveys, fun new coastal activities and social events including beach cleans, a volunteer training programme and

With our expert and caring teachers, your child will learn to harness the magical power of music.

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What’s On Autumn Adventures

Autumn Adventures Fun Days Out with the Family

Wakehurst

Have a day out like no other at Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden.

With over 500 acres to explore, children can get lost in the labyrinth, spot the wildlife in the valleys and uncover the mysteries of the plant kingdom, with a host of measures in place to support social distancing. Beautiful whatever the season, explore the wilder corners of the landscape to discover some of the quietest, most beautiful spots.

Autumn in the garden is a delight for all the senses as the leaves turn to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. Scattered across Wakehurst are secret spots giving you sweeping vistas of the landscape. Favourites include a panoramic view across the Loder Valley and Westwood Lake for the autumn reflections on a still day.

Home to the world-famous Millennium Seed Bank, step inside to explore one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Scramble over the adventurous log trail, Tree Trunk Trek or take a moment to enjoy a quiet moment from the gardens.

Wakehurst is open daily from 10am to those who can visit safely.

During this time all visitors, including members, will need a prebooked ticket.

From 17 October – 1 November, you’ll be able to join in Gruffalo Adventures at Wakehurst. There’s lots of Gruffalo family fun. Embark on the Gruffalo trail, go on an adventurous Gruffalo crumble hunt and join a wild cooking workshop in Wakehurst’s deep, dark wood.

Please visit the website to book your visit www.kew.org/wakehurst

Explore England’s Castles this Autumn

For the first time, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, will be filmed in the UK at a ruined castle location. For those who prefer their castle visits without the threat of a Bushtucker Trial, we’ve rounded up some local alternatives in England to visit this autumn.

Hever Castle in Kent has a history spanning more than 700 years and was the childhood home of Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn.

Initially a moated defensive castle dating back to 1270, this romantic setting is packed full of Tudor portraits and tapestries, and features fine views out over Hever Lake. Set within the 125 acres of grounds is a 100-year-old Yew Maze. See the website for details of family attractions and special events. Pre-booking to explore Hever Castle and its grounds is essential at www.hevercastle.co.uk Further afield, just to the west of London lies Windsor Castle, the

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Family Fun at Blackberry Farm Park whatever the weather We have plenty to keep children of all ages entertained all day and all weathers. You can hand feed our friendly farm animals, play in our fantastic outdoor play area, ride on the Go-Karts, Zip down on our Zip Wire or take a ride on our famous Tractor Ride All included in your admission price!!

Blackberry Farm

Blackberry Farm Park is set within 18 acres of farm land in Whitesmith, Lewes.

There is plenty to keep children of all ages entertained all day and in all weathers. You can hand feed the friendly farm animals, play in the fantastic outdoor play area, ride on the Go-Karts, zip down on the Zip Wire or take a ride on the Tractor Trailer. They’re all included in your admission price!

Blackberry Farm has recently re-opened and implemented new measures to ensure all customers and team members are safe in these unusual times. The friendly team members will be cleaning the play equipment throughout the day to ensure that everyone remains safe.

Blackberry Farm has been awarded the Visit England – Good to Go Award for all their preparations.

Please visit their website at www.blackberryfarm.co.uk for all the latest information concerning offers, events and parties.

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world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle, having been a royal residence for around 950 years. At Arundel Castle in West Sussex, many of the original features such as the Norman Keep, medieval Gatehouse and Barbican survive.

The whole family can have fun learning about castle sieges with interactive exhibits, games and costumes.

Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

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Choosing your New School

Choosing your Child’s Secondary School

It’s been a strange year – there’s an understatement if ever there was one. However, some things still have to happen and choosing your child’s secondary school is one of those. If your child is in Year 6, you still need to submit your application by the end of October. If they’re in Year 5, it’s also good to get your ideas together now.

Choosing a secondary school may at first appear to be a daunting and complicated decision faced by parents.

However it doesn’t need to be. Although it’s important and with so many schools to choose from, with so many variables and specialisations, there are ways to make the process of finding the best school for your child easier. We have lots of ideas here as well as a table of local school websites to help you.

Schools are telling you about themselves in different ways.

Some are still holding open days but numbers are limited to maintain safe social distancing and booking is almost always required. So make sure that you register nice and early so as not to miss out. Others are doing virtual open days but numbers may still be limited and attendance and appointments to speak online to staff may still need to be booked so don’t leave it too long.

Chailey School -‘Everyone the Best They Can Be’

Chailey School is a thriving secondary school of approximately 760 students from 11 to 16 years of age. Their vision is ‘everyone in our school achieving more than they ever thought possible’. Chailey believe in traditional values and these underpin life in the school.

Open Event

Wednesday 23rd September 2020 Please check our website for updates on the arrangements for our Open Event in September.

The students, staff and governors look forward to welcoming you.

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They have high expectations of students in both their work and behaviour and know students as individuals.

Results are how schools tend to be measured. Chailey’s record over many years for the attainment and progress of students is excellent. Regardless of their ability, students all leave Chailey having achieved the level of results which allow them to move on to a wide range of post-16 courses and apprenticeships.

The standards achieved in English and Mathematics are high and form the bedrock for all other learning.

The school is passionate about the whole child and the progress they make in all aspects of their school life, regardless of their academic ability. Whatever a student’s talents or abilities, Chailey’s reputation as an inclusive school ensures that all needs are met – for those who are gifted and talented and for those who need additional support.

The true measure of Chailey’s success is seeing a school full of happy, confident, independent young people, fully engaged in their education. For more information, please visit www.chaileyschool. org.

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA)

At BACA, students benefit from an excellent education, secure great qualifications and develop into young adults who are the first choice recruits for universities and employers.

Their motto is simple - “Believe you can”. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field or performing on stage, BACA inspire their students to develop the knowledge and skills they need to follow their passions into a successful future.

Through encouraging an enterprising mind set they enable students to thrive in today’s rapidly-changing world. They teach students to be innovative and resilient through promoting teamwork, creativity, passion, problem-solving, risk-taking and determination.

Ofsted rates BACA ‘Good’, with support for students’ wellbeing and safety rated ‘outstanding’, and the academy has strong and improving GCSE results. State-of-the-art buildings and sports facilities overlook the Downs on a beautiful site near to Sussex and Brighton Universities and the AMEX Stadium, and are well-served by public transport. Direct trains from Brighton and Lewes stop at nearby Falmer station and bus services across the city link to the academy.

Students benefit from a broad and challenging curriculum, a rich offer in terms of the creative arts, and exceptional sports facilities and partnerships, including one with Sussex Cricket, which allows students to combine high-quality training with their academic studies.

The academy’s transition programme helps students feel confident and excited about starting secondary education. Working closely with local primary schools they ensure they fully understand each student’s strengths and areas for development, interests, friendship groups and family life.Your child’s new teachers will have the information they need to know about them as an individual before they join on their first day.

BACA has a range of events in the autumn so you can see for yourself what makes it a very special place to learn. Please visit www.baca-uk.org.uk/Admissions for details.

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Believe You Can

Inspiring students to develop the knowledge and skills they need to follow their passions into a successful future.

Strong and improving GCSE results and outstanding outcomes at Key Stage 5 State-of-the-art buildings, sports facilities and technology Excellent public transport connections to our superb Falmer campus Great sports programmes including our Junior Cricket Pathway in partnership with Sussex Cricket l Dedicated staff providing excellent academic and pastoral support l Developing enterprise and employability skills alongside academic qualifications l Rainbow Flag Award winners for our outstanding commitment to inclusivity. l l l l

See what makes BACA a special place to learn.

Visit www.baca-uk.org.uk/Admissions for details of our Open Events in September and October 2020.

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Self Managed Learning at SML College

SML College prepares young people for the tests of life, not a life of tests. They have been providing Self Managed Learning programmes for young people aged 9-17 in Sussex for 19 years.

This vibrant learning community of 40 students offers a real alternative to schooling - students develop the confidence and skills needed for their futures in a stimulating and nurturing environment.

Dr Ian Cunningham from SML College has a new book out this month where he sets out the principles behind Self Managed Learning.

Self Managed Learning and the New Educational Paradigm proposes revolutionary change to the educational system. Balancing theory, evidence and practice, this ground-breaking book demonstrates that current structures in education are ill-equipped to support a learning-based approach. It establishes the case that learning, as a core human activity, is too important to be left to schools and other educational institutions.

The book goes beyond just a critique of current practice in showing how a New Educational Paradigm can work.

Self Managed Learning College (for 9–17 year olds) has no classrooms, no lessons, no imposed timetable and no imposed curriculum. This is a place where students can learn whatever they want, in any way they want and whenever they want. And it works – as evidenced by the lives of former students and from academic research.

Developing Personal Excellence

Willingdon Community School places ‘Developing Personal Excellence’ at the heart of what they do. Their goal is that all of the students leave not only having achieved their personal best academically but also as well-rounded members of society. Willingdon works closely with the local community to ensure that learners understand the world beyond the classroom.

The enrichment programme is key to the students’ experience of school. The school hosts trips to Alpendorf in Austria, Barcelona in Spain, Krakow in Poland, Morfa Bay in Wales and they are currently planning trips to Uganda and New York. Staff also devote a significant amount of their time to running after school clubs, sporting fixtures, theatre trips and cultural activities.

They have a well-established transition process at Willingdon Community School and work closely with local primary schools to ensure the move into secondary is seamless. The school hosts additional transition sessions, beyond the standard taster days, for those who need it.

Willingdon Community School is a warm and welcoming environment. The six principles of nurture are key to the learning environment. They believe that all children deserve to experience excellent lessons, and supporting staff to deliver these is central to ensuring each learner’s progress.

to 16 are meeting the UK Chief Medical Officer’s recommendations of at least 60 minutes moderate-vigorous activity per day across the week. Parking away from the school and walking, scootering or cycling the remaining part can reduce congestion in the immediate vicinity of a school.

In a bid to help families follow social distancing guidelines, East Sussex County Council has submitted a bid to the Government Emergency Active Travel Fund. This could mean a pilot of “School Streets” outside a limited number of schools, where roads would be temporarily closed to vehicles during drop off and pick up times.

Those travelling by bus are encouraged to check for updates on East Sussex County Council’s website. A number of revised arrangements are in place for the start of the new school term.

More information and advice is available at www.eastsussex.gov.uk/ backtoschool.

King’s Academy Ringmer

King’s Academy Ringmer has been rated a good school by Ofsted with outstanding leadership, management, pupils’ personal development and welfare. The academy has been transformed since it began working with King’s Group Academies three years ago.

Ofsted reported that students have made ‘rapid progress’ as a result of ‘outstanding leadership and management’ from their inspection in May. The report highlighted the students’ confidence and the calm and orderly environment for learning. It also noted the academy’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare, which was rated as outstanding. All aspects of the academy’s provision were graded at

Walk, Cycle or Scooter to School

As children and young people head back to school, families are being encouraged to travel by foot, bike or scooter.

With roads a lot busier now, parents and carers are being asked to play their part in cutting congestion, reducing carbon emissions and boosting children’s health.

The health benefits from changing your school-run routine can be significant. Currently only around half of East Sussex children aged five 10

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least good with two areas as outstanding – the highest grade given by Ofsted.

Highlights from the report include the academy’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare and a statement that leaders’, governors’ and trustees’ actions have led to rapid improvements in many aspects of the academy.

Pupils’ progress has improved substantially. They are confident learners and the most able are making strong progress in all year groups. Pupils are taught by knowledgeable and specialist staff and they value the opportunity to take part in a wide range of extracurricular activities including music, drama and sports.

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Open Evening Thursday 1 October 2020 Principal presentations at 6pm & 6.45pm School Open Mornings 5 - 9 October at 9am Alternatively please call for a tour at any time and arrange to meet the Principal Win a Botley® 2.0 Activity Set worth £85!

We’ve partnered with Learning Resources®, a brilliant company specialising in educational toys and games, to give away three new Botley 2.0 The Coding Robot Activity Sets.

Meet Botley 2.0, a screenfree coding robot designed to teach children as young as five the FUN-damentals of coding. Programme a sequence of up to 150 steps in six directions, put on a light show, set new challenges, unlock cool features and even make noises like a police car, ghost and dinosaur!

Learning Resources helps children to develop a love for learning. Visit their website for more coding toys including fun screen-free coding games and activities to suit all ages. www.learningresources.co.uk.

For your chance to win one of these great prizes, just tell us how many steps you can programme into the Botley 2.0.

Send your answer to us along with your name, age, address, school and phone number to Botley Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG or email your answer together with your details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Botley’ as the subject by Friday 2 October.

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FIND YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL OPEN DAY INFORMATION

East Sussex Name

Address

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Ark Alexandra Academy

Park Avenue, Hastings, TN34 2PG

01424 439 888

www.arkalexandra.org

Beacon Academy

North Beeches Road, Crowborough, TN6 2AS 01892 603 000

www.beacon-academy.org

Bede’s Preparatory School

Duke’s Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 7XL

01323 744 222

www.bedes.org/prep-school

Bede’s Senior School

Upper Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3QH

01323 843 252

www.bedes.org/senior-school

Causeway School, The

Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8EJ

01323 465 700

www.causewayschool.org

Cavendish School, The

Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE

01323 731 340

www.cavendish.net

Chailey School

Mill Lane, South Chailey, BN8 4PU

01273 890 407

www.chaileyschool.org

Claremont Senior School

Bodiam, Robertsbridge TN32 5UJ

01580 830 396

www.claremontschool.co.uk

Claverham Community College

North Trade Road, Battle, TN33 0HT

01424 772 155

www.claverham.e-sussex.sch.uk

Eastbourne Academy, The

Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ

01323 514 900

www.theeastbourneacademy.org

Gildredge House

Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8AB

01323 400 650

www.gildredgehouse.org.uk

Hailsham Community College

Battle Road, Hailsham, BN27 1DT

01323 841 468

www.hccat.net

Hastings Academy, The

Rye Road, Hastings, TN35 5DN

01424 711 950

www.thehastingsacademy.org.uk

Heathfield Community College

Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ

01435 866 066

www.heathfieldcc.co.uk

King’s Academy Ringmer

Lewes Road, Ringmer, BN8 5RB

01273 812 220

www.kgaringmer.uk

Peacehaven Community School

Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, BN10 8RB

01273 575 793

www.phcs.org.uk

Priory School

Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XN

01273 476 231

www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk

Ratton School

Park Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 2XR

01323 504 011

www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk

Robertsbridge Community College

Knelle Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5EA

01580 880 360

www.robertsbridge.org.uk

Rye College

The Grove, Rye, TN31 7NQ

01797 222 545

www.ryecollege.co.uk

Seaford Head School

Arundel Road, Seaford, BN25 4LX

01323 891 623

www.seafordhead.org

Seahaven Academy

Southdown Road, Newhaven, BN9 9JL

01273 517 601

www.seahavenacademy.org.uk

St Andrew’s Prep

Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7RP

01323 733 203

www.standrewsprep.co.uk

St Catherine’s College

Priory Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7BL

01323 465 400

www.stcatherines.college

St Leonards Academy, The

Edinburgh Road, St Leonards, TN38 8HH

01424 448 740

www.thestleonardsacademy.org.uk

St Richard’s Catholic College

Ashdown Road, Bexhill, TN40 1SE

01424 731 070

www.strichardscc.com

Uckfield College

Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, TN22 3DJ

01825 764 844

www.uckfield.college

Uplands Community College

Lower High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AZ

01892 782 135

www.uplandscc.com

Willingdon Community School

Broad Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9QX

01323 485 254

www.willingdonschool.org.uk

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Blatchington Mill School

Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7NB

01273 736 244

www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk

Brighton Aldridge Comm. Academy

Lewes Road, Brighton, BN1 9PW (SatNav BN2 4PN) 01273 691 191

www.baca-uk.org.uk

Cardinal Newman Catholic School

The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND

01273 558 551

www.cncs.co.uk

Dorothy Stringer School

Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ

01273 852 222

www.dorothy-stringer.co.uk

Hove Park School (Valley Campus)

Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8AA

01273 295 002

www.hovepark.org.uk

King’s School

Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN

01273 840 004

www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk

Longhill High School

Falmer Road, Rottingdean, BN2 7FR

01273 304 086

www.longhill.org.uk

Patcham High School

Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, BN1 8PB

01273 503 908

www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Portslade Aldridge Comm. Academy

Chalky Road, Portslade, BN41 2WS

01273 416 300

www.paca.uk.com

Varndean School

Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP

01273 561 281

www.varndean.co.uk

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As a new school year begins, and the effects of lockdown have left us wondering if life will ever be quite the same again, Claremont are reflecting on what they, as a school, achieved in a year before anyone had uttered the word ‘pandemic’.

Inspired by Greta Thunberg’s work and remarkable address at the UN summit, pupils from Year 7 and 8 decided to launch the Claremont Eco Store and what they believe is one, if not the first of its kind in a school.

Working with charity One Tree Planted, the children used their profits to ‘plant’ trees in areas of the world most in need, and by February over 225 new trees were donated to Kenya and Australia.

Meanwhile, pupils up and down the school worked alongside a determined band of young ‘Eco Warriors’ to drive numerous other initiatives to educate and empower the whole school community to play their part in safeguarding the environment.

Eco issues were addressed in Science, Art, Maths and even French, where a residential trip included a visit to the Nausicaá Sealife Centre in Boulogne and the chance to learn more about the problem of plastic pollution in the oceans. Older pupils researched the world of Fairtrade as part of their Geography curriculum before hosting their own all-school assembly. Global citizenship was highlighted during Fairtrade Fortnight, when the whole school took part in the 90kg Rice Challenge to show solidarity with rice farmers in Malawi.

Beach cleans at Hastings and litter picks around the school grounds became a regular part of ‘Warrior work’, and ‘Switch off’ Week encouraged everyone to turn off unused electrical appliances at home as well as in school. Recycling of paper, card, plastic and batteries continued throughout the year and the school dining room became a focus of eco activity ahead of the ‘The Great British Spring Clean’. By Easter, the Newspaper Club produced a special Eco Edition of the school magazine to recognise and celebrate the ongoing work of the Eco Warriors and school community.

Claremont has been on a journey to embed principles of sustainability in all that we do. The children’s efforts were recognised in July, when the School received the much coveted, Green Flag Award. But this is just the beginning ... ‘All we have to do is wake up and change’! Greta Thunberg

Bede’s Prep School

Choosing your New School

Claremont School Given the Green Flag

Bede’s Prep School in Eastbourne is well known for its holistic ethos, which develops children as individuals and encourages lifelong learning.

Alongside traditional learning in small classes, pupils are given a wealth of opportunity to discover, develop and achieve outside of the classroom environment through the school’s comprehensive Co-Curricular Programme. With close to 90 activity choices taking place across three dedicated afternoons a week throughout the school year, there really is something for every child to enjoy. With support from specialist staff, pupils can learn how to fly a drone, create works of art, tread the boards in performing arts, cook delicious dishes, and compete in a wide range of sports at regional and national level. Pupils also have the opportunity to enjoy activities off-site, from gaining a nationally-recognised kayaking certificate to competing in horse riding gymkhanas.

The programme is varied each term and is shaped, in part, by suggestions made by the pupils. Children make independent choices and decisions about their participation, become involved in the organisation, management and leadership of activities and take part in activities for myriad reasons – recreational, competitive and educational. Bede’s Prep’s carefully crafted Co-Curricular provision also develops soft skills such as cooperation, negotiation and empathy – skills which are valuable in every aspect of life, from home to the workplace.

To learn more about life at Bede’s Prep and arrange a personal visit, please contact the Admissions Department at prep.admissions@bedes. org or call 01323 356 939.

You are warmly invited to our

Prep School Virtual Open Morning Saturday 26 September at 9.30am Boarding, flexi-boarding and day Boys and girls 3 months to 13 years

Visit bedes.org to register today or email admissions@bedes.org to arrange a personal visit.

Rocky Explorer Age 6

Bede’s Preparatory School Duke’s Drive, Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7XL

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What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for September & October

Due to Covid 19 restrictions please do check with the venue that the listing is up to date before planning your visit.

Ongoing Until 19 Nov

Sculpture Trail, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT 10am-4.30pm. A collection of over 30 sculptures exhibited throughout the 36 acre former chalk quarry and

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lime works. The exhibition features works by contemporary artists from across the south of England.

For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

September Fish & Chips Special, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

(Also 11 and 18 Sep, 16 Oct).

6.30pm. Once onboard sit back and enjoy your supper (fish and chips followed by a delicious dessert), whilst travelling through the beautiful Sussex countryside.Your steam hauled train will depart from Sheffield Park Station and travel to Kingscote and back. Charges apply. For more information and to book, visit www. bluebell-railway.com

To reward all the parents and children who are returning to school this September, Blackberry Farm is offering a family day out for 4 people to visit Blackberry Farm Park. You and your family can spend all day at Blackberry Farm Park, enjoying the amazing outdoor play area or meeting over 150 animals ranging from Highland Cows to chipmunks.

For your chance to win a family ticket (4 people) just tell us how many animals they have at Blackberry Farm Park.

Send your answer to us along with your name, age, address, school and phone number to

Blackberry Farm Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG

or email your answer together with your details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Blackberry Farm’ as the subject by Friday 2 October.

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Thurs 10 – Sun 13 Sep Craft Fair, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

A contemporary craft fair with around 120 exhibitors from the UK’s finest designer makers and contemporary artists. Little ones (aged 7-14) can also enjoy the Tudor Towers adventure playground, and then some family time in the café.

For more information visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Fri 11 Sep

Indoor Drive In Cinema, South of England Showground, RH17 6TL 6pm. Enjoy watching Missing Link with the family. With food delivered to your car and cinema-quality picture and sound, it’s a fantastic event experience! Charges apply, booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk

Sat 12 Sep

Indoor Drive In Cinema, South of England Showground, RH17 6TL 1pm. Enjoy watching Spies in Disguise with the family. With food delivered to your car and cinemaquality picture and sound, it’s a fantastic event experience! Charges apply, booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk

Wealden Rambler, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

event experience! Charges apply, booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk

The Rocket, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL 12.35pm. There’s nothing better on a summer day than a delicious lunch… except enjoying it in comfort and style in a plush vintage dining carriage. Choose between a ploughman’s lunch or cream tea.

Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.bluebellrailway.com

Tues 15 – Sun 20 Sep

Great Expectations, Italian Gardens, Eastbourne, BN20 7XL

2pm. Eddie Izzard in his solo performance of Charles Dickens’ classic epic Great Expectations.

A tribute of six performances in memory of Peter Pyemont (Bede’s Headmaster), and in support of Camilla’s Bookshoop (recently recovering from fire damage).

Charges apply, booking essential.

For more information and to book visit www.dlwp.com

Fri 18 Sep

Indoor Drive In Cinema, South of England Showground, RH17 6TL

1pm. Enjoy watching E.T. with the family. With food delivered to your car and cinema-quality picture and sound, it’s a fantastic event experience! Charges apply, booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk

Sun 20 Sep

Heritage Open Day, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, BN6 8SP

3.35pm. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea as you steam through the Sussex countryside. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. bluebell-railway.com

11am-4pm. Join in as the museum opens for free in celebration of Heritage Open Days, and celebrates its 7th birthday since reopening!

For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Sun 13 Sep

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Sep

Indoor Drive-In Cinema, South of England Showground, RH17 6TL RH17 6TL 1pm. Enjoy watching Trolls with the family. With food delivered to your car and cinema-quality picture and sound, it’s a fantastic

International Horse Trials & NAF National Junior Championship Final, South of England Showground, RH17 6TL

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September 7am-5pm. Held in the autumn many top British and foreign event riders are drawn to the event as its prestige continues to grow. Watch the lead riders compete for the top place in the final show jumping phase. For more information and to book visit www.southofenglandeventcentre. co.uk

October Thurs 1 Oct

National Poetry Day, Nationwide

Join in the fun in this UK-wide celebration of poetry. This year the theme will be Vision. The day generates thousands of amazing events across the UK in a variety of venues. For more details and to sign up visit www.nationalpoetryday.co.uk

Thurs 1 – Sun 25 Oct

Autumn Colour, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

As the air turns crisp a rich display of autumn colour envelops the countryside. Take your walking boots or wellies to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Thurs 1 – Sun 25 Oct

Autumn Colour, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

As the air turns crisp a rich display of autumn colour envelops the countryside. Take your walking boots or wellies to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 3 – Sun 4 Oct

Peppa Pig Best Day Ever!

Devonshire Park Theatre, BN21 3BZ Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig – it’s going to be her best day ever! Get ready for a road-trip full of adventures. For more information and to book visit www. eastbournetheatres.co.uk

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Autumn Show & Game Fair, South of England Showground, RH17 6TL

9am-4pm. A great day out for fans of hunting, shooting and fishing, with lots of attractions to entertain the whole family. Charges apply, book online for a discount. For more information and to book visit www. southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk

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Sun 4 Oct

Raystede’s Big Beach Bark, Seaford Beach, BN25

5-8.30pm. Meet at Buckle Car Park, walk down to Splash Point together, then back for a Fun Dog Show near Frankie’s Beach Café. Could your dog win Best Behaved Beach Dog? Or maybe ‘Musical Sit’ is more their style. Lots of other activities. For more information and to register visit www.raystede.org

Apple Day, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, BN6 8SP 11am-4pm. Join the festivities at Ditchling Apple Day! Have a go at printing and make your own fruity prints to take away with you.

There will be plenty of applerelated events to participate in and food to try in this fun-packed day.

For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Fri 9 Oct

Pie & Mash Train, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

6.30pm. Enjoy a delicious supper on board the pies and mash train!

Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.bluebellrailway.com

Sat 10 Oct

Comedy Club 4 Kids, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN

2pm (doors open at 1.30pm).

Comedy Club 4 Kids gets the best stand-ups and sketch act from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience or children (6+) and their families…but without the rude bits! For more information and to book visit www.komedia.co.uk

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Oct

Paws in the Park Show, South of England Showground, RH17 6TL

9.30am-5pm. Enjoy a pawfect dog festival packed with exciting arena displays and dog-friendly entertainment. There will be dozens of new dog activities to try, plus shopping for your furry friends. With dogfriendly weekend camping and evening entertainment too. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.southofenglandeventcentre. co.uk

Sat 17 Oct

10am-5pm. Explore the Garden on a bewitching trail full of spells, potions and mystery. For more information visit www.bordehill.co.uk

Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov Gruffalo Adventures, Kew Wakehurst, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6TN

Venture through Wakehurst’s beautiful woodlands in search of ingredients for a Gruffalo crumble, and join a wild cooking workshop to make your own Snake bread and listen to tales around the fire. For more information and to book visit www.kew.org

Sun 18 Oct

Sundae Club, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN

11am (doors open at 10.30am).

Over three fabulous hours of creative fun for children and their families. Mad Etiquetts presents Captain Cauliflower and Marvin the Mischievous Moose. There will also be creative craft. For more information and to book visit www. komedia.co.uk

Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov Halloween Half Term Fun, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Don your best creepy costume for a pumpkin trail in the grounds (try and spot the unusual varieties) or keep your eye out for pumpkin masterpieces on display from Hever Castle staff.Visitors have a chance to vote for their favourite with the winner of the most popular pumpkin announced at the end of Halloween at Hever. For more information visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Spooky Battle Abbey, 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, TN33 0AD

10am-5pm. Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out this half term. Follow the trail to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories. Wear your scariest outfits to be in with a chance of winning the fun fancy dress competition. For more information and to book visit www.englishheritage.org.uk

Mon 26 Oct

Morning Explorer, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA

10-11am. A special time for families with additional needs. The morning includes a story, with special tactile objects to feel and scents to inhale, plus audio-described tours. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Tues 27 Oct

Autumn Colours, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA

1-4pm. Drop in to the house for hands-on activities based around autumn. Embroider a flower or make a herb bag. Explore plants and dyes. Plus painting and drawing in the garden (weather permitting). Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Thurs 29 Oct

Families: Heroes and Dragons, Lewes Castle, BN7 2LE 10.30am-12noon. Listen to the story of Beowulf and the dragon. Create a dragon in clay or make a mask. Draw your own hero. Discover the AngloSaxon beads and brooches. Ages 4-8. Charges apply, booking essential.

For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Fri 30 Oct

Curry Special, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

6.30pm. Enjoy a delicious supper on board the curry train! Charges apply.

For more information and to book visit www.bluebell-railway.com

November Sun 1 Nov

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

The event will commence in London with a rolling start on The Mall as all the beautiful veteran cars make their way to Madeira Drive in Brighton.A fantastic opportunity to see veteran cars on the road, with some drivers in period dress too! For more information visit www. veterancarrun.com

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lown’s Cookery Corner

Why did the student eat his homework?

The teacher told him it was a piece of cake!

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Cooker, raw, bowl, crockery, rice, milk, sausages, chicken, carrots, sugar, syrup, fry, almonds, recipe, ingredient, oven, stir, nut What starts with “t” ends with “t” and is filled with “t”?

A teapot!

What does a mixed-up hen lay?

Scrambled eggs!

Why did the girl stare at the carton of orange juice?

Because it said ‘concentrate!’

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What did the hungry computer eat?

Chips, one byte at a time.

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Tee Shirt AND seeing your prize winning entry published in the next Primary Times! Categories: ages 4-7 and 8-11

Name:

What did the skeleton order for dinner?

Spare ribs!

Age: Address:

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Annie's Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or scan them both and email them to:

competitions@primarytimes.biz Closing date 2 October 2020. Good Luck!

Answers 1 Vase, 2 Mug. 3 Stove, 4 Pot, 5 Freezer, 6 Microwave, 7 Table. 8 Towel, 9 Chair, 10 Jar, 11 Cabinet, 12 Saucepan, 13 Refridgerator, 14 Cutlery, 15 Toaster, 16 Kettle, 17 Bowl, 18 Bottle, 19 Drawers, 20 Faucet, 21 Plates, 22 Dishwasher, 23 Mixer, Keyword: Tasty Dinner

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