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Dear Readers Primary Times in South 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 Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. 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 Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich 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 South 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.

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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.

Education News....................... 12

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........................... 41

Autumn Adventures....................10

Choosing Your New School.... 15 After School Activities.............36

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Join World Vision’s Patch the Pumpkin as he heads out on a new adventure to shine light into Halloween. With a fantastic story book, cartoon film, activities, crafts, games and a sing-along-song, you can be sure your kids aged 4-10 will have fun discovering all about caring for others this Halloween. Get your free, easy to use Pumpkin Heroes pack at

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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.

Celebrate Christingle in Your School

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 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 candleshaped 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.

World Vision – Pumpkin Heroes Pack In 2017, World Vision had a great response to their first ever Pumpkin Heroes pack, with hundreds of churches, schools and families across the UK using Patch the Pumpkin’s story book and all his games, crafts and activities with their children aged 4-10. This year Patch is back for another adventure and World Vision are thrilled to share it with you. They hope you’ll love Patch’s new journey this Halloween as he continues to discover all about helping others. There are lots of ideas that will help you put on a great party for your children without breaking the bank or elevating your stress levels too much. The resources include a new Patch the Pumpkin storybook – Patch the Pumpkin and the Lost Little Girl, a new Patch the Pumpkin cartoon film with the voices of authors Adrian and Bridget Plass, a Patch-tivity sheet, with a word search, maze and colouring page, the Pumpkin Heroes sing-along theme song and invitations, posters and stickers for your party. There is also a handy guide for grown-ups, packed with crafts, games, recipes and much more. For more information and to get your free set of resources, please visit www.pumpkinheroes.com. 4

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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.

Design Competition Winners Announced

Winners of this year’s Architecture in Schools competition were announced in July at Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden. Primary school pupils showcased their designs for a ‘Shared City’. As well as receiving prizes for their work, the children were able to see professional architectural models of the top three submissions. This year, 1,440 pupils took part in Open City’s pioneering Architecture in Schools programme. The four-month project, which included building visits and a design challenge, involved children designing their own ‘Shared Cities’ that encourage communities to celebrate and value London’s open spaces where people can meet to socialise, communicate, relax and improve their wellbeing. The winning designs included re-designs of Avery Hill Park, Palace Road and Caldwell Garden Estate. They include a concert hall shaped like a guitar, an extended nature garden and a community café run by local residents. The top all-rounder prizes were awarded to Year 3 pupils from Reay Primary School who worked with Shade Abudul Architects,Year 4 pupils from Streatham Wells Primary School who worked with architects from Studio Cherry and Year 6 pupils from Alderwood Primary School who worked with architects from Bell Associates. Key Stage Two class groups from 10 different London boroughs found the inspiration for their designs in the city’s exemplary buildings, which they visited alongside built environment professionals from exceptional architectural and engineering practices. Through exploring buildings such as the Angel Building, the Barbican, National Gallery, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Southbank Centre, the pupils have been able to learn out of the classroom about, and from architecture, through direct first-hand experience.

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Join the Crystal Palace Family Not only does a Junior Membership at Crystal Palace give you access to buy Premier League tickets, it means your Junior Eagle will be invited to a range of exclusive Member-only events throughout the season. With chances to meet players at events such as the recent Open Training session, Christmas parties at Selhurst Park stadium, and chances to ‘Train Like a Pro’ with club coaches each season, Crystal Palace Memberships, starting from £15, are perfect for any young football fan. In October, November and December Crystal Palace take on Newcastle, Wolves, Burnley, Leicester and Cardiff. If you register a Junior Member (from £15) or an adult Silver Membership (£25), you’ll get access to purchase up to 4 tickets per game – with the first two already on sale. Tickets for games against London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are already on sale to Members, with 2 tickets per Member available. The fun on matchday begins over an hour before the game in the family-friendly fanzone, with chances to win Palace prizes, take a half-time penalty, meet players and enjoy entertainment from Palace DJ, mascots and the Crystals! To find out more about the Crystal Palace Membership, search ‘CPFC Memberships’ online or go to www.tickets.cpfc.co.uk/memberships.aspx.

You may remember that in our Easter editions we featured a competition from the Aquafresh Inventors Academy to draw an invention to make brush time more fun.The winning invention came from Primary Times reader, Giselle, 10, from Kennington. It was called ‘Brushing Explosions’. Giselle’s design is a ‘Create Your Own’ toothbrush with a number of elements that children can change around to make brush time something that they look forward to every day. Giselle scored highly for innovation, creativity, quality and on the effectiveness of making brush time more fun from the judges, Dominic Wilcox, Chief Inventor at Little Inventors, representatives from Aquafresh and from the Science Museum. As well as seeing her creation actually made by Dominic, Giselle won her class a sleepover at the Science Museum and her school,Archbishop Sumner Primary School, £1,000 worth of school equipment. Chief Inventor at Little Inventors, Dominic Wilcox, told Primary Times,“I was extremely impressed with the entries. It was such an honour to look through all of the inventions for the Aquafresh Inventors Academy. It was difficult to pick a single winner. Giselle’s winning invention really stood out for me, I scored ‘Brushing Explosions’ top marks for both innovation and creativity and it’s been a great experience bringing it to life over the past few weeks.”

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 Become the Greatest Explorer, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF Take one of the museum’s tablet devices and set sail across The Great Map to explore distant lands and discover treasures from around the world. Free. For times and more information visit www.rmg.co.uk/ national-maritime-museum

Cutty Sark Characters, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11am, 12noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Hear Cutty Sark’s incredible stories brought to life by characters from the ship’s past. Meet Captain Woodget, Emma Louise Ray or Nannie the Witch. Each has an extraordinary story to tell. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk/ cutty-sark

The Sky Tonight, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

(Selected dates) A show presented by an astronomer who takes visitors on a tour of what can be seen in the night sky on the day of their visit and the months ahead. The journey takes in stars, planets and moons. Ages 5+. For times, more information and to book visit www.rmg.co.uk/royalobservatory

Phantom of the Universe, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ (Selected dates) 12.30pm, 2.45pm and 5pm. Explore the ongoing hunt for Dark Matter, the mysterious invisible stuff that makes up 85% of the universe, in this incredible new show. Ages 7+. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg. co.uk/royal-observatory

Space Safari, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

(Selected dates) Follow the adventures of Ted as he searches the Solar System for the great big bear in the sky, visiting the Sun, Moon and Planets. Ages 0-7. Charges apply. For times, more information and to book visit www.rmg.co.uk/royalobservatory

Meet the Neighbours, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

(Selected dates) Meet our neighbours in space in this entertaining, interactive show where you can decide which planets to visit. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For times, more information and to book visit www. rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory

Until 8 Sep

Chinatown Stories, Various Locations

11.30am-2pm. Nine streets, four gates and a host of Chinese characters. Discover London’s Chinatown and support this special community with Chinatown Stories – summer walking tours only available from China Exchange. For more information and to book visit www. chinaexchange.uk

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Brick History, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

Journey through time exploring 13.8 billion years of the world through LEGO®! You’ll undoubtedly will be inspired to try building your favourite history moment for yourself after seeing these fantastic pieces, so have a go in the soft play area full of LEGO® and get creative. For more information visit www.thedockyard. co.uk

Until 22 Sep

Maize Maze, Stanhill Farm, Dartford, DA2 7HA

The 2018 Maize Maze theme is Safari! The game will involve finding and collecting wild animal species but is based in the UK. The game stations will explore information around key species and explain some of the amazing facts about even our most common and familiar creatures. Charges apply. For more information visit www.stanhillfarm.co.uk

Until 30 Sep

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall, Underbelly Festival, Southbank, SE1 8XX

(Selected dates) This international hit, early childhood event lets parents and under-fives loose on the dance floor in this friendliest of discos. Selling out shows around the world find out why Monski Mouse is a hit with the under 5s and their parents/ carers. To book visit www.underbellyfestival.com

Sounds and Sorcery Celebrating Disney Fantasia, The Vaults, Lambeth, SE1 7NN

This family-friendly experience takes audience members on an interactive journey, experiencing the music of Disney Fantasia while surrounded by theatrically designed installations, performances and interactions. For more information and to book visit www.thevaults.london

Plonk Crazy Golf, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

10am-5pm. Plonk Crazy Golf is coming to the Horniman this summer. For more information and to book visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Young Astronomers Workshop, Planetarium & Astronomy Centre, London, SE10 8XJ 12.45-4.15pm. Drop-in workshops facilitated by Observatory Explainers mixing demonstrations with make and do activities. Suitable for age 7 and above. For more information www.rmg.co.uk

Underbelly Festival 2018, Southbank, SE1 8XX

The festival will bring the best in live circus, comedy, cabaret and family entertainment to the heart of London. There’s an amazing line-up of shows, international street food and a true festival atmosphere. To view the full programme of events and to buy tickets visit www.underbellyfestival. com

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

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Your empty beds could be earning you EXTRA MONEY Have you thought about hosting foreign students for short stays? Groups visit throughout the year and pay rates are good. The children arrive at their meeting point at around 6.00pm for their evening meal. In the morning, after their breakfast, they go back to their coach between 8.00 and 8.30am. They then spend the day out with their teachers sightseeing in London and come back to you in the evening - hosts will be provided with a full programme of arrival and departure times. Students must be dropped off every morning and picked up every evening and you will need your own transport unless you live within walking distance of the meeting point. Students can be met at : ELTHAM (station); WELLING (behind the Nag’s Head) PLUMSTEAD (Old Mill Road on Plumstead Common) THAMESMEAD (Carlisle Road) London or BEXLEYHEATH (Albion Road car park). You choose the area that suits you!

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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 ground-breaking 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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Paddington celebrating this year. Send your answer to Paddington Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG or email your answer to competitions@primarytimes.biz with “Paddington” in the subject line by Friday 21 September.

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Magic and Mystery in Moomin Valley Pack your imagination and take an unforgettable journey to Moomin Valley. Magical puppetry, original music and interactive play delight young audiences and encourage them to be part of a unique storytelling experience.

17 – 18 Oct

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

Greenwich Theatre Box Office: 020 8858 7755 11 Sep

Guess How Much I Love You Join Little & Big Nutbrown Hare, from the bestselling ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ and ‘I Love You All Year Round’ collection, as they leap off the page and onto the stage in this magical journey through the seasons.

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How to Hide a Lion Helen Stephens’ tale of a lion chased out of town and the little girl who helps him hide! This show comes to life with playful humour, dazzling puppets and jazz.

Bing Goes to the Theatre

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A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic. Filling the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment, unique staging immerses the audience Enjoy in this uplifting story for the show! everyone aged 8+

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forget to say Join Bing, Sula, Box Office: 020 7645 you saw it in Coco and Pando 0560 Primary as they find out 18 Sep – 27 Oct how to tell stories by Times! Mouth Open, Story pretending, dressing-up and singing songs. Going to the Jump Out theatre… it’s a Bing thing! An inspiring show about the creative potential inside all of us by one of the Underbelly Festival UK’s most respected spoken-word artists. Ages 8-11. Southbank Box Office: www.underbellyfestival.com Until 30 Sep

Aliens Love Underpants

With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. Ages 3+.

Eventim Apollo Box Office: 084 4249 1000 19 – 31 Dec

Nativity! The Musical 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.

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Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol returns to The Old Vic this Christmas, with previews from 27 November, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child). Last year, The Observer described it as “a love song to Christmas, to the redeeming power of theatre and, not least, to The Old Vic itself.” Filling the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment, the unique staging immerses the audience in this uplifting story for everyone aged 8+. Scrooge is played by Stephen Tompkinson. The show involves bell-ringing, Christmas carols, lots of flying food and even more snow. Last year’s reviews painted a wonderful picture. The Independent said, “Matthew Warchus’s magnificent staging provides everything you might want from a theatrical adaptation of Dickens’s timeless (and never more timely) morality tale.” And the Guardian said “Jack Thorne’s superb retelling mines the ghosts of Scrooge’s past in a timely production brimming with love and affection.” The Radio Times asked, “Dare I suggest it, it could even rival that obvious pinnacle of Dickens’ adaptations, The Muppet Christmas Carol?”

Nativity! The Musical

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

Big Names Join Greenwich Theatre

The autumn season at Greenwich Theatre is now well underway, with a series of big names joining the family theatre line-up. In September the popular book adaptations include ‘Guess How Much I Love You’, returning to Greenwich alongside a first visit for Pigtails Productions’ ‘How To Hide A Lion’. The show tells the story of a little girl trying to protect an escaped lion from the local townsfolk by attempting to squash him into a variety of sneaky tight spots. Then in October it’s the turn of ‘The Moomins’ who arrive at the Greenwich Theatre Studio for three special performances. This new show tells the story of a year in Moominvalley and each section of the story has an interactive element. Audience members have snowball fights, toast marshmallows around a fire and go sea-swimming. The highest profile event of them all, ‘Bing Live!’ arrives on 17 October with the CBeebies favourite transported to the stage with Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando learning all about how to tell stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs. The season comes to an end with the return of everyone’s favourite pantomime dame – Andrew Pollard – once again at the helm as Greenwich presents the rarely told story of ‘Robinson Crusoe’ in its own inimitable panto style. For the full season line-up, visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk or call the box office on 020 8858 7755.

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

Ongoing Until 27 Oct

Butterfly House, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm). The specially-planted habitat is the perfect place to experience butterflies freeflying all around you and to discover amazing facts about the life-cycle and behaviour of these fascinating creatures. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Until 28 Oct

Colour: The Rainbow Revealed Exhibition, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

An award-winning exhibition exploring the endless ways in which colour shapes our world. It is full of family-friendly displays and interactive games including an Art Machine for you to create your own vibrant masterpiece, a Mood Room and more. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Until 25 Nov

400th Anniversary, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

This year marks the 400th anniversary since the Royal Dockyard was established. Go along and celebrate. There are a number of programmes and activities organised throughout the year. For more information visit www.thedockyard. co.uk

Until 12 May

Hubble Vision, The Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

10am-5pm.View an incredible selection of Hubble Space Telescope images in this new exhibition. From nearby planets to distant galaxies, these images demonstrate how important Hubble has been to growing our understanding of the universe. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

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Sunset Foodie Market, Beckenham Place Park, BR3 1SY

(Also 13 Sep) 5-10.30pm. Go along to the Sunset Foodie Market at Beckenham Place Park brought to you by the organisers of the popular Beckenham Market. There will be handpicked street food, a bar and music. Join in the feast! For more information visit www. beckenhamplace.org

Great North Wood Bat Walk, Crystal Palace Park, SE19 2GA 7.15pm. Join London Wildlife Trust and learn to identify bats from their ultrasonic calls using bat detectors. Meet at Crystal Palace Railway Station. For more information visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

Fri 7 Sep

Outdoor Bicycle-Powered Screening of the Classic Film ET, Beckenham Place Park, BR3 1SY

8pm. Wrap up, take along a blanket to sit on, and get ready to help power the screening by pedalling the bikes provided by Electric Pedals. There will be bikes suitable for both children and adults. Cycling is optional. For more information visit www. lewisham.gov.uk

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.

Stick Man Trail at The Woodlands Farm Trust Popular character, Stick Man, based on the children’s picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, features in a new free activity trail officially launched at The Woodlands Farm Trust which encourages children to get outdoors and explore the natural world. The self-guided trail offers an interactive learning experience for 3-7 year olds and has been designed to help children go on their own adventure with the character. Brightly coloured boards featuring Stick Man and other characters from the picture book will be used alongside an activity pack, with children able to claim a Stick Man Trail Certificate for completing the trail.

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Fun Days Out with the Family The trail is part of a unique national project devised to use the Stick Man character to help thousands of parents and young children ‘twig’ just how much fun learning through nature can be. For more information, please visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org.

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. 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

The Thames Barrier On the River Thames, view one of London’s iconic structures from our grounds Visit our exhibition and Café. Groups can pre book a group talk or an educational package with our guides. Call or visit us online for more details and opening times 0208 305 4188 www.gov.uk/the-thames-barrier Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

Composer and curator Iain Chambers will return to fill the atmospheric South Bascule Chamber at Tower Bridge with a brandnew 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.

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Red House

This autumn, discover the home of famous artist and designer William Morris and explore the stories of the Pre-Raphaelites through a series of events and activities at Red House. Head inside the house and get inspired by the patterns designed by William Morris. Have a go at making your own or take on architect Philip Webb and design your own Red House out of Lego. Enjoy the late summer sun in the gardens by picnicking in the orchard or playing croquet on the Bowling Green Lawn. On 6 and 7 October, help celebrate Red House’s ancient orchard in their annual Hog’s Hole Apple Weekend. The garden will be full of local crafts for sale, an autumn trail and other children’s craft activities. In the orchard try different varieties of heritage apples and have a go at making your own apple juice, then warm up in their cosy café with a mug of hot mulled cider and a warm sausage roll. To find out everything that is going on at Red House this autumn, please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

Hog's Hole Apple Weekend at Red House Sat 6th - Sun 7th Oct, 11am - 5pm Celebrate all things apple in our ancient orchard. Apple tastings, hot mulled cider, children's games and local produce for sale. Call 0208 303 6359 for details nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your support helps us to look after special places for ever, for everyone. © National Trust 2018. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. Photography © National Trust Images\National Trust Images / Andrew Butler.

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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.

Avengers: Infinity War

UK box office history was made when Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” shattered all opening records, surpassed the £21.75 million mark at the global box office in just 48 days, and remains the fourth highest-grossing film of all time. Now, the cinematic event ten-years in the making comes home on Blu-ray and DVD as viewers go behind the scenes to gain exclusive access to more than two hours of never-beforerevealed details which include an epic filmmaker roundtable, an inside look at the surprising Super Hero pair-ups, deleted scenes and more! Avengers: Infinity War will be available to purchase from all good retailers on 3 September.

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.

Disney’s Live-Action Mulan

Production on Disney’s Mulan, a live-action adaptation of the studio’s 1998 animated feature, has begun.The ﬁlm will shoot on locations in New Zealand and China and will be released in the UK on 27 March 2020.

Mulan is the epic adventure story of a fearless young woman who masquerades as a man in order to ﬁght Northern Invaders attacking China.The eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, Hua Mulan is spirited, determined and quick on her feet.When the Emperor issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army, she steps in to take the place of her ailing father as Hua Jun, becoming one of China’s greatest warriors ever. The story of the legendary warrior is one of China’s most popular folktales, and is still a part of the curriculum in Chinese schools today.

BFI Film Festival

It’s nearly time for this year’s BFI London Film Festival, giving Londoners the chance to be the first to see the world’s best new films.This year’s festival runs from Wednesday 10 to Sunday 21 October.As in previous years, there will be an exciting family strand running alongside the main festival. Expect to see Mirai from LFF favourite Mamoru Hosoda (The Boy and the Beast,Wolf Children).This rapturous and fantastical take on childhood is an animation of great beauty and insight.Alone in Space is a wonderful Swedish sci-fi family drama which unfolds on a huge spaceship that hosts just two human passengers... and an otherworldly lifeform. In Dilili in Paris, the great master of French animation, Michel Ocelot, returns to the Festival with his exquisite tale set in Paris during the Belle Epoque. Shot over eight years,The Elephant Queen is a stunning documentary telling the story of Athena, the Elephant Queen, who leads her family across Africa when drought hits their region. Gordon & Paddy is the ultimate mash-up, as Nordic Noir meets family animation, when Gordon and Paddy join forces to solve the case of the missing nuts. Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is a quirky, upbeat fantasy adventure based on the bestseller by the author of The Neverending Story, and Pachamama is Juan Antin’s authentic animated tale, about a Peruvian village during the time of the Incas.There’s lots more so visit www.bfi.org.uk for more information.

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Choosing your New School Starting to look at secondary schools? We give you the lowdown on what to do. Choosing a 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.

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.

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, and 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.

Do Your Homework

It will help if you do some online research of your own. All schools have to have a website. Among other things, this has to include details of the curriculum, admission criteria, behaviour policy, special educational needs policy, disability policy, links to Ofsted reports, links to performance data, the school’s latest key stage attainment and progress measures. But the other things on the website may be at least as important. Does the school feel an exciting place to be? Yes schools can be exciting; maybe they’ve changed a bit since our time. Is there a regular newsletter and is there lots going on? Does whoever writes the website sound enthusiastic about the school? If they’re not, you may not be either.

The Head teacher’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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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.

School should bring out the best in every child. If yours requires additional help in any areas of learning, ask about the support available to enable them to reach their potential. Query how students are monitored to ensure their learning stays on track and they don’t ‘slip under the radar’ and fall behind their peers. Ask about communication systems that are in place to ensure teachers and parents can work together to be a constant support to your child.

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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

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.

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse 3-18 school community with an ethos that lies in their values of academic excellence and high expectations, ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. Their happy and caring environment nurtures pupils so that they mature into well-rounded, healthy young people with a passion for learning. They are a thriving and growing community and consequently they have an exciting building expansion programme in 2018 so that their pupils continue to learn in state-of-the-art facilities. Excellent teaching and an engaging and stretching curriculum, supported by a highly skilled pastoral team enable pupils to achieve academic success. Through their involvement in enrichment programmes, such as debating, cadets, Duke of Edinburgh and book club, Knights Academy pupils develop confidence, resilience

and mutual respect for others. The academy focuses on each child as an individual to draw out their strengths and talents, adding value to their spiritual, moral and cultural development and wellbeing. Music, sport and developing student leadership are all important skills and qualities that Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights’ pupils value and excel in through the excellent tuition, coaching and facilities. HAKA pupils are local and national champions in a wealth of arenas including athletics, football and business enterprise, presenting annually at Mansion House in London. Part of the wider Haberdashers’ family of schools, their pupils are able to experience unique opportunities, an innovative careers programme and financial bursaries resulting in the majority of pupils studying at university and securing high quality apprenticeships across the country. They are a school that is built on an ethos of tradition and innovation, respect and responsibility, collaboration and inclusion. It is these moral values that the academy instils in their pupils which enables them to contribute and gain from their school community and the communities in which they live. HAKA values the important relationships, collaborations and partnership between staff, pupils and parents, and they look forward to welcoming you to their Open Evening on Wednesday 26 September at 5pm. For more information, please visit www.haaf. org.uk.

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candidate, will they still get to participate? If there are after school clubs, check what they are and when they take place.

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Are you Happy with Your Choice of Schools? An independent school can offer children a rich and diverse educational experience. The Head of St Edmund’s School Canterbury, Edward O’Connor says, “We have a very strong family ethos and work hard to help and encourage our pupils in a caring, positive learning environment. Our nurturing approach is underpinned by dedicated and committed teaching, small class sizes, close links with our parent community and a clear focus on first rate pastoral care. To this end, we seek to understand our pupils as individuals and support them closely throughout their learning journey.” He went on to say, “As a parent whose children have flourished at St Edmund’s, I know how transformative the experience here can be.” St Edmund’s School Canterbury is a distinctive and historic independent school for boys and girls aged 3 – 18 that provides a lively, challenging education in a nurturing environment. Academic standards are set high and the school is renowned for its excellence in Music, Drama and Art, as well as its sporting success in cricket, tennis, hockey and football. To find out more about a St Edmund’s education, families are encouraged to visit the school. Contact St Edmund’s School Canterbury on 01227 475 601 or visit www.stedmunds.org.uk to find out more.

St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School Nigel Fisher, Head Teacher of St Columba’s told Primary Times, “St Columba’s welcomes boys of all academic and religious backgrounds. As a Catholic Comprehensive Academy, we are a welcoming, vibrant and happy community dedicated to faith, learning and achievement. We have a tradition of high standards and high expectations. As a caring Christian community we work in partnership with parents and parishes to enable students to achieve their very best. Gospel values inform all aspects of community life and learning and in our community everyone has the right to be happy, be safe and achieve. We have high standards of behaviour which was borne out when Ofsted visited us in September 2014 and said that we are a ‘Good School’ and that the behaviour and safety of students was ‘Outstanding’. Ofsted confirmed their findings in October 2016 and described the school as ‘harmonious’ with ‘positive relationships between staff and students’. All students are set by ability from day one so that each individual is challenged to achieve their best. To support successful transition to secondary school Year 7 students have their own dining room and playground. As a comprehensive school, every child really does matter and we help each individual to grow spiritually, academically and socially. We are proud to be a small school where every child is known, recognised and valued as an individual.”

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September is an excellent time to go and visit Harris Girls’ Academy as they open their doors to prospective parents for their Open Evening and Open Morning sessions. It has been another incredible year at Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley. Ofsted recognised how far they have come by rating them Outstanding, and the students achieved fantastic results at both GCSE and A Level. Their results demonstrate that they are achieving remarkable things – they are ranked as the top school in the Borough and within the top 1% of

schools nationally for pupil progress. Ofsted told Primary Times that “Uncompromising ambition for the school is balanced by an ever-present concern for the well-being of pupils and staff. Pupils are enthused and excited to excel.” Harris are committed to inspiring their students to raise their aspirations so they can achieve their very best. Their motto of ‘All Can: We Will’ represents their belief that with high quality teaching and support, coupled with their academic and cultural enhancement curriculum, Harris’ girls will mature as responsible individuals who can and will succeed in their chosen paths. Harris encourage any local parents who are considering schools for their daughter to go and see what they have to offer at Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley. They would be delighted to welcome you to their Open Evening on 24 September from 5-8pm and their Open Mornings on 25-28 September from 9–10am. For more information, please visit www.harrisbromley.org.uk.

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Flexi-Boarding at Farringtons Farringtons School is in a unique position within its location in that it has a thriving boarding community as well as day pupils. In addition to full and weekly boarding, Farringtons is able to offer flexi-boarding in order to help with the busy lifestyles that many families have. If parents need to be away for business or pleasure or find themselves with urgent family commitments, pupils can board and enjoy the clubs and activities available to all their boarders. Flexi-Boarding is popular with students who have a long journey to school and want to attend before or after school clubs. It is also the perfect solution for pupils who want to prioritise studying around the exam periods or prepare prior to moving away to university. Families can opt for an occasional sleepover at school or choose to board on a regular basis of two or three nights a week. Set in twenty five acres of beautiful parkland in Chislehurst, Farringtons has excellent facilities and offers a wide range of sports and extra-curricular activities. Full, weekly or flexi-boarding is available to pupils at Farringtons in Years 7–13. For more information, please visit www.farringtons.kent. sch.uk.

Dare to Do Your Best At Bishop Challoner Junior School the staff and students pride themselves on an excellent academic education within the strong Catholic ethos of the school. Bishop Challoner welcome children

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and their families of all faiths who are sympathetic to the ethos and they celebrate the diversity of cultures and backgrounds which strengthen the community. Ms Alison Barker, head of KS1 and KS2, told the Primary Times, “Whilst our school is a stimulating and engaging place to be, we firmly believe that learning does not stop at the school gates. We offer many opportunities for learning beyond the classroom, ranging from performances and workshops, to residential visits. We have our own Forest School and highly trained teachers to facilitate outdoor learning. We offer a wide range of sports, including fencing and a great many after school clubs. For example ballet, philosophy and taekwondo to name a few. Our pupils are challenged to do their very best in a stimulating and supportive environment. We aim to develop a lifelong love of learning in our young pupils by engaging their curiosity, encouraging them to question and allowing them to explore their own interests and independence. The children of Bishop Challoner Junior School are enthusiastic and learn with confidence, they work closely together in an environment of trust and respect.” For more information about Bishop Challoner, visit their website www.bishopchallonerschool.com.

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Creating a culture of high expectations

OPEN MORNING Saturday 22nd September 2018, 9.00 – 12.00

Saturday 29 September Saturday 17 November 0930 - 1130

A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school offering high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and a wide extra-curricular programme within a supportive Christian environment. Co-education Juniors 3 – 11, Seniors 11 – 16, Sixth Form 16 - 18

To book a place, please visit www.stdunstans.org.uk Stanstead Road, London, SE6 4TY 0208 516 7200

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Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6LR T: 020 8467 0256

www.farringtons.org.uk

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In June, the King’s Rochester Preparatory School under 11 netball team travelled to the Copperbox Arena, London, to compete in the final matches of the ‘Road to Copperbox Challenge’. Eight teams from across the South East, were invited to play for a place in the final game, held during half time of the Netball Super League match between Surrey Storm and Loughborough Lightning, televised live on Sky Sports. The King’s girls stormed through to the Semi-Finals, where an early 2–0 lead to the opposition nearly brought their run to an end but with outstanding resilience and passion they pushed themselves beyond their limits, fighting back to take a win of 5–3 and securing their place in the live final. Proudly walking out with the Surrey Storm and Loughborough Lightning players, in front of 7,500 spectators including netball scouts, their families and friends, the girls ambitiously took to the court. In a tense match, the girls triumphed. Taking home the trophy and ending an incredible season which included winning three netball tournaments and being placed fifth in the country. To find out more about sport at King’s Rochester, a great place to start is the Open Day on Saturday 29 September from 9.15am to 12noon. For further information, contact the Registrar on 01634 888 590 or visit www.kings-rochester.co.uk

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King’s Rochester

Bishop Challoner School Shortlands

A Catholic Independent School for Girls & Boys 3-18 Years

OPEN MORNING

Saturday 29th September 9.00am -1.00pm Nursery ● Junior ● Senior ● Sixth Form Welcoming all faiths

www.bishopchallonerschool.com to pre-register

A community that enables individuals to flourish

Boarding at King’s Boarding available from age 11 • Newly refurbished accommodation Outstanding pastoral care • Extensive activities programme Record breaking GCSE and A Level results in 2017 First-rate ISI Inspection Report • Extensive Facilities 20 mins to Ebbsfleet International • 40 mins to St Pancras International Located in the beautiful Cathedral Precinct of Rochester, Kent

First rate independent education for boys and girls aged 3-18

Whole School Open Day Saturday 29th September 2018 9.15am - 12noon 01634 888590 admissions@kings-rochester.co.uk www.kings-rochester.co.uk Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

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Leigh Academy Blackheath Leigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) is part of Leigh Academies Trust, an 11-18 comprehensive secondary school which opened in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in September 2018. LAB will provide 180 student places in each year group from 7-11, and 250 in the sixth form. The academy will move into its brand new building in September 2020 and will reach full capacity in September 2022. Leigh Academy is a place where tradition meets innovation and potential is realised within a nurturing community. The purposeful and multidisciplined learning environment creates a climate where students not only acquire knowledge but also master the essential problem solving and critical skills needed to succeed and lead in the 21st Century. The LAB community is collaborative and together they ensure that students develop into powerful citizens for a digital future. The values of Respect, Integrity, Ambition, Scholarship and Resilience permeate everything that the academy does and the small school, human-scale education model ensures the educational experience for every student is personalised. Members of the Leigh Academy community invite you to attend one of their open events during September and October 2018.

“Together We Inspire, Learn and Achieve” Under new leadership, The Halley Academy, proud to be part of the Leigh Academies Trust, is a vibrant and exciting place of opportunity. Guided by the inclusive values of Respect, Achievement, Collaboration, Integrity and Resilience, they have high expectations in all aspects of daily life. With its sister school Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy and Leigh Academy Blackheath, The Halley Academy is a proud partner in the South East London Cluster of LAT. Your child’s success and happiness are the academy’s number one priority. It’s a caring community where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to explore, experience and achieve. Their vision is to shape proud, articulate, confident, independent learners equipped to take their place in wider society. The curriculum pathways allow for all students to make better than expected progress with talented and committed teachers. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust they are developing an innovative curriculum including the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme which welcomes the holistic development of each learner and celebrates all subject areas. At The Halley Academy your child will join one of three mini schools each with a dedicated team of staff to support their wellbeing. Balancing Historic England Grade II listed status with significant investment from the Trust, RBG and support from the Tallow Chandlers, The Halley Academy will specialise in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in a refurbished environment.

Mary’s Meals

This October, Mary’s Meals is inviting you to reach out to children living in poverty by supporting the #PorridgeSmiles campaign To request your free Porridge Smiles fundraising pack, please visit www.worldporridgeday.com

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Mary’s Meals are asking you to bring hope to a hungry child with this World Porridge Day. Children all over the world are preparing for the new term, including more than 1.2 million learners who receive a daily meal from Mary’s Meals. The charity works with some of the world’s poorest communities to set up school feeding programmes that encourage children to attend class, learn, and work towards a better future. World Porridge Day, 10 October, celebrates the huge difference that a daily mug of porridge from Mary’s Meals makes in the lives of chronically hungry children. This October, schools across the UK will be joining in with the Porridge Smiles fundraising campaign to send a real message of hope to children living in poverty. Mary’s Meals is inviting you to host a porridge party fundraiser at school, any time in October. It’s a great way to bring staff, pupils and parents together and everyone will have fun creating a smiley face in their bowl of porridge using tasty toppings. To request your free Porridge Smiles fundraising pack – which includes tips for setting up your party and a poster to publicise your event – visit www.worldporridgeday.com and complete the online form. You’ll also be able to see some of the best Porridge Smiles from last year in their 2017 Hall of Fame. It costs just 7p to provide one meal, so your school’s fundraising will make a huge difference to children receiving Mary’s Meals. The charity is committed to spending at least 93p of every £1 donated directly on charitable activities.

Where tradition meets innovation and potential is realised within a nurturing community We invite you to attend one of our open events during September and October 2018.

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Open Events Venue: Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE Wednesday 19th September 2018 | 5:00pm and 6:30pm Saturday 20th October 2018 | 9:30am and 11:00am

For more information please visit: www.leighacademyblackheath.org.uk Design illustration of the proposed new building for Leigh Academy Blackheath

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Tuesday 18 September with the Principal speaking at 6.30pm and 7.30pm

For further information please email admin@thehalleyacademy.org.uk or visit the website: http://www.thehalleyacademy.org.uk/6/contact-us or call us on 020 8516 7977

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Colfe’s School In September 2018, Colfe’s will enter its twentieth year of educating the girls and boys of South-East London. Originally founded by Abraham Colfe in 1652, the school’s long history as a boys’ school changed forty years ago with the introduction of girls to the sixth form, and for the past twenty years it has been co-educational with girls throughout the school from ages 3-18. Through its award-winning pastoral care programmes, the school makes a particular focus on preparing pupils for real life, not just for exams. The school helps students develop the personal and social skills they will need in their home life and their careers, from teamwork and mentoring to budgeting and planning.

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.

Colfe’s has always been a local school, reflecting the local mix of families and occupations. Means-tested scholarships support local children at entry to the senior school, including the fully-funded Leathersellers’ Scholarships Programme for the Sixth Form. 60% of GCSE results are A* or A. At A-level over 80% are A*, A or B; 50% are A* or A and 80% of leavers enter their first-choice university, including Russell Group institutions and Oxbridge. To book your place on a forthcoming Open Day or to find out more, please visit www.colfes.com.

Schools - Don’t miss out on advertising your open days in our October Half Term issue

If you would like to advertise in it please contact: 020 8318 0400 or email lola@primarytimes.biz

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 24

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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.

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RATIN B E L YEARS

Whole School Open Morning

Senior School Open Morning

Saturday 22 September 9am -12 noon

Saturday 10 November 9am -12 noon

Sixth Form Open Evening

Book your place online today

Thursday 18 October 6pm - 8pm

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Blackfen School

Harris Academy Beckenham

Blackfen School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in their care. They aim to ensure that students leave Blackfen School as positive, happy and fulfilled young people who are equipped with the necessary skills, qualifications and experiences to make them successful in their future lives. They believe everything is possible and can be achieved through hard work, determination and perseverance. Blackfen’s young people have a growth mindset and their intelligence is not fixed. This culture underpins their aspirational ethos. The school’s beliefs are demonstrated through a learning community that thrives on innovative and challenging teaching, complemented by frequent visits and enrichment activities. Students participate in extra-curricular activities ranging from Music, Drama, Book Club and the Duke of Edinburgh awards to life-changing trips to, for example, New York, Poland, Barcelona, Rome and their partner school in India. The welfare programme is characterised by strong personal and academic support, as well as the development of students’ leadership skills. Their frequent rewards and celebrations for high-level attainment and progress are welcomed by students and their parents. The success of Blackfen students is underpinned by the support of parents working in partnership with staff. At Blackfen their passion is that young people enjoy their success in school, become mature, responsible, independent, outgoing and disciplined young adults and that aspiring to find and release personal talent becomes a life-long accomplishment. The school look forward to welcoming prospective Year 6 students and their families to one of their Open Events which will help parents to find out more about what Blackfen do. For more information, please visit www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk.

Harris Academy Beckenham is proud to have been oversubscribed year after year. At the heart of what they do are the 4Rs - Resilience, Reflectiveness, Resourcefulness and Reciprocity. Harris believe that these learning attitudes will service their students well as they develop into adulthood as they are attributes which not only secure an excellent academic outcome, but enhance the interpersonal skills and sense of community responsibility that is crucial to be an effective and empathetic citizen. The academy pride themselves on offering an imaginative and challenging learning experience for their students. Harnessing students’ creativity is an essential part of learning, and the academy take every opportunity to use London as a resource with trips to theatres, museums and annual trips to Europe including a ski trip and a sports tour. Their enrichment curriculum is second to none with a plethora of sporting opportunities in addition to some rare interests such as fencing and archery. Harris’ academic results at GCSE and A Level speak for themselves and demonstrate the outstanding work of staff and students. The academy score significantly higher than the national average against all key indicators and aim to keep on improving their levels of excellence every year. Harris Academy Beckenham has an Open Evening on Thursday 11 October where they will be able to share with you further details of the Academy, including the successes, and the enriching and rewarding learning opportunities they can offer your son or daughter. For more information, please visit www.harrisbeckenham.org.uk.

Thursday 13th September 2018 5:30 to 8:00pm with Head Teacher talks at 5:30pm; 6:15pm & 7:00pm

Monday 17th September 2018– Head Teacher talk & tour at 9:00am Tuesday 18th September 2018 – Head Teacher talk & tour at 9:00am Wednesday 26th September 2018– Head Teacher talk & tour at 9:00am Thursday 27th September 2018 – Head Teacher talk & tour at 9:00am Monday 8th October 2018 – Head Teacher talk & tour at 9:00am

Happy and successful community

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9:15 - 11:00am 9:15 - 11:00am 9:15 - 11:00am 6:00 - 8:00pm

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Ongoing challenge in a caring environment Head Teacher: Matthew Brown Blackfen School for Girls, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9NU 020 8303 1887 • admin@blackfen.bexley.sch.uk • www.blackfenschoolforgrls.co.uk

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Bromley High School In the digital world, correspondence is predominantly directed through emails, messaging and social media and it could be argued that keyboard skills have taken precedence over pencil skills. At Bromley High Junior School, they know that girls have grown up with and are confident using a wealth of digital devices. However, whilst keyboard skills are learnt from an early age, they believe that the link between learning and writing by hand is of greater significance to girls in the early stages of their development and is an important skill to master. Handwriting at Bromley High is about building on a desire to communicate through mark-making from an early age. It is a movement skill that improves as each girl develops increased control and coordination in both fine and gross motor skills. The learning of basic letter formation is firmly embedded in Bromley Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curriculum with a joined script being taught from the beginning of Reception. Attention is given to the positive correlation between handwriting, reading, and spelling skills using a multi-sensory approach to help reinforce early achievement across these areas. When handwriting becomes instinctive, there is time to focus on the higher-level aspects of composition and content. As Bromley High girls leave the Junior School they have the ability to present their work through either a digital or handwritten medium, demonstrating both to an equally high standard. For more information, please visit www.bromleyhigh.gdst.net.

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New Year 7 Open Events 2018 Open Mornings

Thursday 11th October Tuesday 16th October 8.45am - 10.45am

The Headteacher will speak at 10am.

Open Evening

Tuesday 16th October

5.00pm - 8.00pm The Headteacher will speak at 5.15pm, 6.15pm and 7.15pm.

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NO BOOKING REQUIRED

“Explore our website, visit us in person and discover what makes BGS so special...” Headteacher Mr S Elphick Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane, Welling DA16 2BL Tel 020 8304 8538 www.bexleygs.co.uk enquiries@bexleygs.co.uk

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Year 7 pupils from Bexley Grammar school talked to Primary Times about life at the school, and gave advice to prospective Year 6 pupils. “It felt really strange, wandering around the school hallways of Bexley Grammar on my first day. Being surrounded by almost totally different people in a new class was something I had anticipated, but hadn’t necessarily looked forward to. But by the end of the school day, I realised secondary school wasn’t as scary as I imagined.” “I think that my transition from primary school to secondary school has been truly phenomenal. If I showed myself, a year ago, what I am doing now, I would never have believed it.” “I had no-one from my primary school in my form, yet I soon found out that I used to play cricket with two girls in my form and they’re now two of my best friends. I also found out that no matter how scary older pupils may seem, they’re harmless and actually very helpful as you learn to find your way around.” “This year I joined two choirs, netball, football, rounders, basketball, tennis, table tennis and I was in the end of year production ‘School of Rock’. This has involved mixing with children from other forms and year groups and has widened my friendship group even more.” “The most important things you can do are make new friends, get involved and enjoy yourself.” For a flavour of this rich school life, you can see Bexley Grammar School’s weekly newsletters at www.bexleygs.co.uk.

Blackheath High School GDST inspires girls aged 3-18 years to aim high, think big and love learning. Teachers are passionate subject experts who make the most of small classes to engage students in a vibrant and aspirational atmosphere. The senior school at the Vanbrugh Park site, nestled between the beautiful Greenwich Park and leafy Blackheath Village, has been under major construction for the last five years. An £18 million investment in new school buildings and state of the art facilities is due for completion this academic year. The new facilities will be available for the local community to hire outside of school hours. The multi-million pound transformation of facilities will include a brand new library and resources centre, enhanced learning environments for art, design and technology and Music, expanded gallery and exhibition spaces and a new courtyard at the heart of the school. The re-development will ensure an optimum environment for the students to thrive in a huge variety of pursuits and subjects. With over 80 co-curricular clubs offered to students from Tech Future Girls to Mindfulness, and from Eco Club to rowing at the Royal Albert Dock, Blackheath High School helps each individual girl thrive both academically and personally to unlock their full potential. Tours will be available at the school Open Morning on 6 October, or School in Action Mornings on 7 and 15 November. For more information, please visit www.blackheathhighschool.gdst.net.

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Coopers School has high expectations and aspirations for its whole community where all members are recognised, valued and respected. They develop confident, inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people so they may help to create a better more harmonious world through intercultural understanding and mutual respect. All members of the community are supported to become empathetic, creative, resilient, respectful and curious learners so they develop into responsible members of a global society. Coopers offers a calm, well ordered, disciplined and yet caring environment where staff have high expectations of every student - the right atmosphere for excellent academic achievement. They have over a hundred experienced, talented, specialist teachers with a commitment to ensuring that every student exceeds their potential. They give students the opportunity to achieve the best possible examination results in a wide variety of areas with excellent mentoring and coaching facilities. All students are challenged to reach their full potential and to widen their horizons. A wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment programmes for students are available. The school is a Rugby Academy working with Old Elthamians and a Football Academy working with Crystal Palace Football Club. Coopers also has strong community links and create a partnership with parents to provide success for every student. They believe the education of young people is a shared responsibility. For more information about Coopers School, please visit www. coopersschool.com

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The sky’s the limit at Blackheath High School

Visit us at our open morning on 6 October and hear about our new £18 million state of the art redevelopment completing in 2018/19 Book now at www.blackheathhighschool.gdst.net RATED ‘EXCELLENT IN ALL AREAS’ FOR GIRLS AGED 3 TO 18 YEARS (INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE)

OPEN DAY

for prospective new Year 7 and new Post 16 students

Saturday 22nd September 2018 9:00am until 12:30pm

The Headteacher will speak to prospective

• new Year 7 students at 9:15am & 10:20am • new Post 16 students at 10:00am

Coopers School offers its students an outstanding level of education. Coopers is rated in the top 20% of schools nationally for making progress from KS2 to GCSE. Post 16 progress is well above national average. Our Year 12 and 13 results put Coopers in the top 15% of schools nationally for progress in both years.

Coopers School was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2018

COOPERS SCHOOL - Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst Kent. BR7 5PS. Tel: 020 8467 3263 Principal: Mrs Shirley Puxty BSc (Hons) NPQH

All documentation is available from our website.

Headteacher: Mrs Sue Wood BA (Hons) NPQH

www.coopersschool.com

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Plumstead Manor

Babington House School

Recently judged by Ofsted as being a ‘Good’ school, the core values of success, harmony, excellence and justice enable every young person at Plumstead Manor to release their full potential throughout their seven year secondary school journey.

Babington House School in Chislehurst continues to grow and develop. Building work has just been completed adding four additional classrooms, creating additional space throughout the school and additional teaching space for Sixth Form pupils.

Support is personalised for students, giving each of them access to a broad and balanced curriculum across academic and vocational pathways, enhanced by a wealth of enrichment opportunities.

The school are busy planning the curriculum for next year. As a small team of teachers, their Heads of Department have the advantage of working closely together to ensure cross curricular teaching is fostered and delivered. This is one of Babington’s strengths, they can tailor GCSE and A level teaching to support each other’s subjects and therefore give unprecedented support to the pupils.

The school has a dedicated team of staff responsible for making sure that students are settled, stretched and challenged from the moment they join the school, and is the basis on which they open up an extensive range of opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. Regular curriculum and parents’ evenings and forums give parents the opportunity to work in partnership with teachers to support their child’s learning and to steer the future of the school. Facilities at the school include a new performing arts theatre complex with music, dance and drama studios. All buildings have been refurbished and are open to students from 8am until 5pm, offering a wide variety of sports, performing arts and special interest clubs to further cultivate the highest expectations for academic scholarship, outstanding behaviour and personal development. For more information about Plumstead Manor, please visit www.plumsteadmanor.com.

If you are not entirely happy with your daughter’s Secondary School offer for September 2018 entry, Babington has a few places remaining and it is not too late to apply. Headmaster, Tim Lello, told Primary Times, “This is a really exciting time for Babington with the arrival of more new children. Our commitment to provide an academic and well-rounded education with small class sizes, tailored to the needs of our pupils is really paying off, our pupils and parents are happy and we are achieving excellent results.” To talk to Babington House School, please call 020 8467 5537 to make an appointment or visit www.babingtonhouse.com.

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Success • Harmony • Excellence • Justice

Open Events 2018 MIXED INTAKE FROM 2018 Term Time Open Mornings : Every Tuesday commencing 12th September then throughout the year: 9.00am – 10.30am. 8.45am arrival for a prompt start at 9am for a tour of the school and a chance to meet the Head Teacher. “The curriculum and enrichment opportunities make a strong contribution to pupils’ personal development … They leave the school well prepared for the next stages of their lives” Ofsted 2018

Open Evening: Thursday 4th October 5.00pm – 8.00pm.

www.plumsteadmanor.com

Recently judged by Ofsted (May 2018) as being a ‘good school’ in all respects, we are proud of our vibrant and diverse community, where high quality teaching in a safe and friendly environment create the conditions for children of all abilities and backgrounds to flourish.

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Townley Grammar School offers excellent care and support for all students. Every pupil has the opportunity to be extraordinary through developing academic, physical and emotional confidence. This means having the courage to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Students can learn in an environment where their peers and their parents value education for its own sake, where teachers understand how to challenge and where the range of extra-curricular activities opens up new worlds and possibilities. Townley’s arts education gives students confidence when they enter school. Dance is particularly popular, enabling girls to develop a positive self-image and a grounded sense of self, while the Science and Technology provision enables large numbers to pursue careers in science, computing and medicine. With such an education, girls have a duty to grow into young women who desire to improve the world for others. As leaders of the future they learn to give and the value of service. Townley Grammar School has been recognized with multiple awards including being ‘Highly Commended’ by the DFE in the National Character Education Awards and recipients of the Mayor of London’s Excellence in Music Award. Townley students have been winners of the National Articulation Award, the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge Grand Final and the Bexley Young Musician of the Year Award to name but a few. With impressive facilities across 17 acres including sports fields, a full working theatre, dance and drama studios, a recording studio and now a state of the art computing facility and new dining space, Townley has so much to offer. For more information, please visit www.townleygrammar.org.uk. 02651_Babington_Primary_Times_AD_Layout 1 20/06/2018 22:24 Page 1

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New Year 7 Open Evening

Independent Day School from 3 to 18 years Grange Drive, Chislehurst, London Borough of Bromley BR7 5ES

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Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QB

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www.bromleyhigh.gdst.net www.bwsgirls.org

www.cdarwin.com chislehurstschoolforgirls.co.uk www.coopersschool.com darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk www.edenparkhigh.com

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St Hugh’s Playing Fields, St Nicolas Ln, Chislehurst, BR7 5LJ

Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, TN16 3AU

Beaverwood Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6HE

Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5PS

Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER

c/o Ravensbourne Sch, Hayes Ln, BR2 9EH

Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6LR

Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EB

Manor Way, Beckenham, BR3 3SJ

Tintagel Road, Orpington, BR5 4LG

Bromley High School (Senior)

Bullers Wood School

Bullers Wood School for Boys

Charles Darwin School

Chislehurst School for Girls

Coopers School

Darrick Wood School

Eden Park High School

Farringtons School

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Acad

Harris Academy Beckenham

Harris Academy Orpington

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Open Morn Sat 6 Oct 9am-12noon.

Open Eve Thur 20 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn Mon 24 & Tues 25 Sept 8.45-9.45am.

Open Eve Thur 11 Oct 5-8pm.

Open Eve Wed 26 Sept 5pm.

Open Morn Sat 22 Sept 9am-12 noon.

Open Eve Thur 27 Sept 6-9pm.

Open Eve Wed 3 Oct 6-9pm.

Open Day Sat 22 Sept 9am-12.30pm, Head’s talk 9.15am & 10.20am.

Open Eve Wed 19 Sept 6-9pm. Open Morn Thur 11 Oct 10.30am-12noon.

Open Morn Sat 29 Sept 9.45am-12.30pm. Tours Tues 2 Oct - Fri 5 Oct from 8.45am.

Open Morn Sat 13 Oct 9.30am-12.30pm, talks 9.45am, 10.30am & 11.15am.

Open Eve Thur 27 Sept 5.30-8pm. Talks 5.45pm and 6.45pm.

Open Event Sat 6 Oct 9.30am-1pm.Yr 6 Taster Days Thur 20 Sept & Tue 13 Nov, 10.55am-3.10pm. Register online.

Open Event Sat 6 Oct 9.30am-1pm.Taster Mornings 4+ Tues 6, 13, 20 & 27 Nov 10.30-11.15am. 7+ Tues 16 Oct 8.45-11.30am. Register online.

Open Eve Thur 20 Sept 6.30-7.30pm. Open Morn Mon 24, Tues 25, Wed 26, Thur 17 & Fri 28 Sept 9.15am talk and tour.

Open Eve Wed 26 Sept 6.30-9pm.

Open Day Sat 29 Sept 9am-1pm. Booking essential via website

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Open Day Sat 22 Sept 9am-12.30pm. School Day Tours Tues 25, Wed 26 Sept, Tues 2 & Thur 11 Oct 9-10am.

Open Day Sat 13 Oct 10am-2pm. Open Morn Wed 17 & Thur 18 Oct 8.40-10.45am.

Open Morns Wed 10 & Thur 18 Oct 9.30-11.30am. Open Eve Thur 18 Oct 5-8.30pm, Head’s talk 6, 7 & 8pm.

Open Day Sat 6 Oct 9.30am-12.30pm, Head’s talk 10 & 11.30am. Open Morns throughout October - check website for details.

Open Eve Thur 20 Sept 6pm. Open Morn Tues 25, Thur 27 Sept, Mon 8, & Wed 10 Oct 9.15-11.30am.

Open Eve Thur 4 Oct 5-7.30pm. Morn Tours Tues 9, Wed 10 & Thurs 18 Oct 9-10am.

Dates correct at time of going to press. Contact the school to confirm details

01689 819 219

020 8650 8694

020 8461 9240

020 8467 0256

www.bwsboys.org

www.bromleyhigh.gdst.net

Winlaton Road, Downham, BR1 5PZ

Blackbrook Lane, Bromley, BR1 2TW 020 8781 7066

Bromley High School (Junior)

020 8695 2100

bishopchallonerschool.com

Bonus Pastor RC School

020 8467 2280

Open Eve Tue 2 Oct 5.30-8pm. Open Morns Thur 4, 11 & 18 9.30-10.30am. Open Morn Sat 29 Sept 10am-12noon. Open Morn Tours 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 Oct from 9am. Book place via sch

Bromley

www.wellingschool-tkat.org

www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk

www.hurstmere.org.uk

bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk

Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ

Bishop Justus C of E School

Open Eve Wed 3 Oct 4-7pm. Open Morns Wed 19, 26 Sept & 3 Oct 9am & 11.15am. Booking essential, via school.

No information available - see school website for details.

Open Sat 6 Oct 9.30am-12.30pm. Open Morns Tues 2, Thur 4, Wed 10 & Fri 12 Oct 9-10.15am.

Open Morn Fri 12 & Mon 15 Oct 9-11am. Open Eve Mon 15 Oct 5.30-8pm. Tours 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 Oct bookable from Thur 4 Oct.

Open Eve Thur 13 Sept 5.30-8pm, Head’s talk 5.30, 6.15 & 7pm. Open Morns Mon 17, Tues 18, Wed 26, Thur 27 Sept & Mon 8 Oct 9am.

www.harrisfalconwood.org.uk Open Morn Mon 24 Sept & Tues 25 Sept 9-10.15am (last admittance 9.45am) Open Eve Mon 24 Sept 5-8pm (last admittance 7.30pm)

www.haaf.org.uk

www.erith.kent.sch.uk

www.cleevepark-tkat.org

www.csgrammar.com

020 8315 8130

Grange Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5ES 020 8467 5537

Bromley Road, Shortlands, BR2 0BS 020 8460 3546

Babington House

020 8304 8531

01322 441 371

020 8320 4800

020 8304 4916

01322 348 231

020 8302 6418

020 8302 6511

Bishop Challoner School

Elsa Road, Welling, DA16 1LB

Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QJ

Kemnal Technology College

St Catherine’s Catholic School

Welling School

www.townleygrammar.org.uk

020 8304 8311

Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup DA14 5AA

Harris Garrard Academy

Hurstmere School

Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB

Yarnton Way, Erith, DA18 4DW

Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AW

Harris Academy Falconwood

Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HT

st-columbas.bexley.sch.uk

01322 553 236

The Green, Welling, DA16 2PE

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Acad

Trinity C of E School, Belvedere

www.stccg.co.uk

01322 556 333

Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3BN

Erith School

Townley Grammar School for Girls

www.ktc-tkat.org

020 8300 7112

Bexley Lane, Sidcup, DA14 4JN

Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, DA1 4RS 01322 402 180

020 8300 5665

Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AG

Cleeve Park School

blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk

Chislehurst & Sidcup Gram Sch

020 8303 1887

Open Morns Thur 11 & Tues 16 Oct 8.45-10.45am, Head’s talk 10am. Open Eve Tues 16 Oct 5-8pm Head’s talk 5.15pm, 6.15pm & 7.15pm.

Open Morn Tues 9, Wed 17 & Tues 30 Oct 9.30-11.45am. Open Eve Thur 11 Oct 5-8pm.

www.bexleyheathacademy.org Open Eve Tues 25 Sept 5.30-8pm. Open Morn Tues 9 & 16 Oct 9.30am-12noon.

www.bexleygs.co.uk

Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 9NU

020 8303 5696

020 8304 8538

Website www.beths.bexley.sch.uk

Blackfen School for Girls

Bexley Grammar School

Tel 01322 556 538

Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7DA

Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BL

Beths Grammar School

Bexleyheath Academy

Address

Hartford Road, Bexley, DA5 1NE

Name

Bexley Date/ Time of Open Day

South East London Schools Open Days

Choosing your new School

3 Sept - 7 Oct 2018

020 8850 7678

020 8858 4613 www.crownwoods.org.uk

www.stursulas.com

www.stmcomprehensive.org

Open Day Sat 22 9.30-11.30am. Open Eve 19, 20, 26 & 27 Sept 5.30-7.30pm.

Open Morn 19, 20, 25 & 26 Sept 9.30-11.30am. Open Eve Thur 20 Sept 5.30-7.30pm.

Open Morns on Tues w/c 3 Oct 9.30-10.30am.

Choosing your new School

Open Day Sat 29 Sept 9.15am-12noon, Principal talk 9.30am. Contact Registrar for more details 01634 888 590

Open Day Sat 6 Oct. Book via website

Date/ Time of Open Day

Other

www.woolwichpolygirls.com

www.woolwichpoly.co.uk

www.thomastallisschool.com

Open Day Sat 15 Sept 10am. Open Morn Tues 18 & Wed 19 Sept 8.30-10am. Tours Tues 25 Sept 3.30pm.

No information available - see school website for details.

Open Eve Wed 26 Sept 6-9pm, Principal talks 6.15, 7.15 & 8.15pm.

No information available - see school website for details.

Open Morns every Tues from 12 Sept 8.45-10.30am. Open Eve Thur 4 Oct 5-8pm.

Open Eve Wed 19 Sept 5-6.30pm. Open Morn Sat 20 Oct 9.30-11am.

No information available - see school website for details.

Open Morns Tue 25-Thur 27 Sept 9-11.15am. Open Eve Mon 1 Oct 6-8.30pm.

Open Eve Tue 18 Sept Principal talk 6.30 & 7.30pm. Open Morns Tue 18-Thur 20 Sept 9-11am.

Open Morn Tues 25 & Wed 26 Sept 9-11.30am. Open Eve Tues 2 Oct 6-8pm.

Open Morn Sat 22 Sept 9-12noon and Tues 25 Sept, Wednesday 3 & Fri 12 Oct 9-11am.

Open Morn Sat 22 Sept 9am-12noon. Senior Open Morn Sat 10 Nov 9am-12noon. Book online.

Open Morn 6 Oct. School in Action Morn 7 & 15 Nov.

Dates correct at time of going to press. Contact the school to confirm details

020 8310 7000

020 8856 0115

www.kings-rochester.co.uk

Croom’s Hill, SE10 8HN

St Ursula’s Convent School

020 8850 6700

www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk

01634 888 555

Footscray Road, SE9 2SU

St Thomas More Catholic Comp

020 8311 3868

www.plumsteadmanor.com

Satis Hse, Boley Hill, Rochester, ME1 1TE

Finchale Road, SE2 9PX

St Paul’s Academy

020 3260 3333

King’s Rochester

Old Mill Road, SE18 1QF

Plumstead Manor School

leighacademyblackheath.org.uk

020 8104 0888

www.stedmunds.org.uk

c/o Charlton House, Charlton Rd, SE7 8RE

Leigh Academy Blackheath

thejohnroan.greenwich.sch.uk

020 8516 7555

www.harrisgreenwich.org.uk

01227 475 601

Maze Hill, SE3 7UD

John Roan, The

020 8859 0133

www.thehalleyacademy.org.uk

St Edmund’s School

Middle Park Avenue, SE9 5EQ

Harris Academy Greenwich

020 8516 7977

Website

Corelli Road, SE3 8EP

Halley Academy, The

greenwichfreeschool.co.uk

020 8319 3692

Tel

Adair House, Shooters Hill Rd, SE18 4LH

Greenwich Free School

www.elthamhill.com

020 8859 2843

www.colfes.com

St Thomas’ Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU

Eltham Hill, SE9 5EE

Eltham Hill School

0208 852 2283

blackheathhighschool.gdst.net

Address

Horn Park Lane, SE12 8AW

Colfe’s School

020 8853 2929

Open Eve Thur 20 Sept 6-9pm. Open Morns Mon 24 - Wed 26 Sept 9-10am.

Open Day Sat 22 Sept 9.30am-12.30pm. Open Morn Mon 24-Wed 26 Sept. Book by email only from 10 Sept - openday@rws.uk.net

Open Day Sat 22 Sept 9.30am-12.30pm.

Open Day Sat 29 Sept.

Open Eve Thur 4 Oct 6-9pm.

Open Morn Sat 6 Oct 9am-12 noon.

Open Eve Mon 24 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morns Tues 25 - Fri 28 Sept 9-10am.

Date/ Time of Open Day

Greenwich

ravensbourne.bromley.sch.uk

Name

2 Vanbrugh Park, SE3 7AG

Blackheath High School

020 8460 0083

ravenswood.bromley.sch.uk

Hutchins Road, SE28 8AT

Hayes Lane, Bromley, BR2 9EH

Ravensbourne School, The

01689 856 050

www.newsteadwood.co.uk

Woolwich Polytechnic Girls’ Sch

Oakley Road, Bromley, BR2 8HP

Ravens Wood School

01689 853 626

Hutchins Road, SE28 8AT

Avebury Road, Orpington, BR6 9SA

Newstead Wood School

www.lpgs.bromley.sch.uk

020 8663 4199

Woolwich Polytechnic Boys’ Sch

Hawksbrook Ln, Beckenham, BR3 3BE

Langley Park School for Girls

www.lpbs.org.uk

020 8639 4700

Kidbrooke Park Road, SE3 9PX

Hawksbrook Ln, Beckenham, BR3 3BP

Langley Park School for Boys

www.hayes.bromley.sch.uk

020 8462 2767

Thomas Tallis

West Common Road, Bromley, BR2 7DB

Hayes School

www.harrisbromley.org.uk

020 8778 5917

Website

Bexley Road, SE9 2PT

Lennard Road, Beckenham, BR3 1QR

Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley

Tel

Stationers’ Crown Woods Acad

Address

Name

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Family Travel Ideas Dunalastair Hotel Suites

Dunalastair Hotel Suites is a certified five-star 32 suite hotel located in the village square of Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire. It’s style has fused the period stoned features of the building with modern and contemporary interiors, resulting in an oasis of luxury. Overlooking the river and waterfall and nestled in the picturesque Scottish Highlands between Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel, the hotel is the ideal base for those looking to go hiking, hill walking, fishing, golfing, on and off-road cycling, as well as to visit the local experiences and sites in the area. This beautiful part of Perthshire boasts a number of museums and attractions designed especially for children, making those family holidays in Scotland as educational as they are enjoyable. Whether you’d like to take a funfilled tractor tour around the moors or hop down the road to an archery class, there is something for everyone’s entertainment desires. The hotel is perfect for as much or as little as guests wish to do. The surrounding areas have frequently been used as filming locations. Possibly the most well-known and exciting for children is the train route from Rannoch Station to Fort William, which was used for the Hogwarts Express journey in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. For those wishing to tie their break in with the Half Term, Dunalastair Hotel Suites has a special offer just for families. Embark on a highland adventure with a two night stay in a luxury or family suite for two adults and two children, including a fresh fruit platter in the room on arrival, a continental breakfast each morning, a walking map and packed lunch one day. Alternatively, if you would prefer to stay and relax, you can swap your lunch-on-the-go for an afternoon tea instead. Make the most of the Autumnal sunshine with a two hour loch tour by boat the next day. The offer is valid for stays between 8 October and 4 November. For more information about the hotel and their Half Term offer, please visit www.dunalastairhotel.com.

Levante Beach Resort, Rhodes

Levante Beach Resort is a truly stunning holiday destination. Renowned for its sailing and road and mountain biking, the resort lies on the edge of the village of Kolymbia. It’s a 30-minute drive from the fascinating historic centre, Rhodes town and the picturesque village, Lindos.This beach resort stretches 7 km along the idyllic Greek coastline. The resort offers state of the art childcare facilities and a full range of watersports, fitness programmes, tennis and superb pools. It is ideal for sports lovers and active families. Water sports fanatics will relish the opportunity to spend every day making the most of the fantastic wind conditions. Cyclist enthusiasts will enjoy conquering the region’s rolling hills and varied terrain - tackle the hills behind the resort to enjoy selfie-worthy sea views aplenty.The roads are open and traffic light, ideal for a family cycle ride. Also boasting a range of beach bars, swimming pools, restaurants and entertainment, Levante Beach Resort is difficult to beat. Prices start from £775 per person, which includes flights, transfers, resort accommodation, half board or full board meal options, childcare for aged four months to seventeen years old, evening entertainment and activities including tennis, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, SUP boards, wakeboarding, water skiing, road cycling, mountain biking and aerobics. BSpoke are fully bonded with ABTA and ATOL which guarantees your complete financial protection while on holiday with them. For more information, please visit www.bspoketours.com. 34

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Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites

Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites are ‘The World’s First CityCentre Elegant Family Hotel’. Discover the historic city of Lisbon together as a family and enjoy the sights and sounds as parents too while Martinhal look after your children. The building, from 1855, has been refurbished offering modern living spaces without compromising the nineteenth century architecture, with wooden windows and narrow balconies offering stunning views of the city. The founders of Martinhal in Sagres have created a perfect hotel for families in the heart of Lisbon’s trendy Chiado district. With 37 apartments carefully designed with love and authenticity, Martinhal Chiado is the perfect place to stay with families when visiting the city. Each apartment has a kitchen complete with a stove, dishwasher, washer-dryer, fridge, basic crockery, cutlery and pots and pans to make your city-centre stay perfectly manageable, and even more importantly, enjoyable with little children. In addition, the family concierge services will enable you to pre-organise little details like bottle warmers and bottle sterilisers prior to arriving at the hotel. The kids club covers the ages of six months to early teens where kids can be looked after by responsible and caring staff, even at night. Martinhal’s pyjama club ensures that children feel comfortable, even if they fall asleep in the custom-designed club. Alternatively if you prefer to have your children looked after in your apartment, babysitting can be organised for any age from a few months on request. Martinhal’s friendly staff would be happy to organise little details that are possible to make your stay as close to perfection as possible - simply ask. For more information, please visit www. martinhal.com.

Live in Harry Potter’s Magical Birthplace Pilgrims, Lavenham, is opposite the crooked, timbered house where Harry Potter’s parents lived when he was a baby.The view of this famous medieval building from the front room is ‘to die for’.As you wander around the medieval wool town of Lavenham you will recognise many of the buildings where notable wizarding families lived in Godric’s Hollow in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Keep this one a surprise for your little Harry Potter fan and see if they recognise it when they arrive. From £490 for seven days during October Half Term, the quaint cottage sleeps three. For more information, please visit www.originalcottages.co.uk.

Sugarloaf Farmhouse, Abergavenny

Entering this glorious ancient farmhouse is like stepping back in time.The main house was built in the 1480s and during the renovations the owners carefully managed to keep many of the unique original features.The farmhouse is a mile from Abergavenny, on the fertile farmland of the foothills of Sugar Loaf Mountain in The Black Mountains. The Farmhouse, which sleeps six in three rooms, is pet friendly. In the spacious kitchen there is a quarry tiled stone floor and a lovely long kitchen table perfect to sit around with a cup of coffee for a chat.Walk through an ancient arched oak doorway to the ‘film set parlour’ which has a huge stone fireplace with a massive stone lintel over it.There are great oak beams with some of the original farm implements still hanging there, giving the Farmhouse a classic, relaxing character. The house also has TV with Freeview and a second, smaller sitting room or the snug, originally the dairy, with sofa and chairs, CD player, I-Pod docking station and lots of games.There is an office with a large desk and wifi, as well as bike storage for all your outdoor excursions. There are some wonderful views up to the Sugar Loaf Mountain and classic walks straight from the door.The house is situated not too far from some excellent Gastro pubs and restaurants, with well-known restaurants like The Hardwick and Walnut Tree just a short drive away. Staying close to Abergavenny makes it a perfect place to stay for events such as the Abergavenny Food Festival, cycling, walking events and being able to reach The Welsh Valley World Heritage Site and the Welsh Marches. For more information about Sugarloaf Cottage, please visit www. breconcottages.com. Photo credit: Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages www.breconcottages.com

Tremfor – Rhosneigr, Anglesey

This beautiful detached upside-down cottage is located on the outskirts of Rhosneigr, famous for its spectacular cliffs and sandy beaches. It is immaculately presented with a variety of bedrooms, so you can bring along the whole family to experience this delightful cottage and its heartwarming features. Two neatly presented bedrooms lie on the ground floor, decorated in soothing colours. The twin room is designed in lovely blues and whites, whilst the double has a light summery feel to leave you feeling truly relaxed. The en suites boast a sophisticated tone, featuring a rainfall shower and an all-white finish, with one of the rooms benefiting from a wide entrance, convenient for those with mobility issues. Upstairs you will discover a final bedroom with views of the colourful village houses and a contemporary sitting room close by, the perfect place to relax after a day walking along the coast. The modern kitchen/diner offers plenty of space to prepare meals together and spend some time planning those up and coming adventures. The village is appreciated for its renowned water sports, which includes some of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing in the UK. Activities including fishing, sailing, sand yachting, golfing and hours of family fun to be enjoyed on the sandy beaches. There are several pubs, restaurants and shops in the village, with the market towns of Llangefni and Holyhead and the city of Bangor within travelling distance. Close by is the Anglesey Race Circuit, great for lovers of car and motorbike racing, while on the island you will find Pili Palas Butterfly Farm, Anglesey Sea Zoo and Beaumaris Castle. Boat trips around Puffin Island offer the chance to see nesting puffins and guillemots, or cross to the mainland and enjoy Victorian Llandudno’s shopping, restaurants and dry ski slope, Snowdonia mountains and the beaches of Llyn Peninsula. For more information, please visit www.sykescottages.co.uk.

Watersports in Turkey

Phokaia Beach Resort in Turkey ticks all the boxes for an active family and sits within spectacular gardens in an incredible bay.The resort is sunset-facing and close to the picturesque harbour bay of Foça. The resort boasts exceptional sports facilities including state of the art tennis courts, amazing mountain and road cycling routes through the neighbouring hills and coastline and brilliant conditions for water sport enthusiasts. In addition, the four-star resort offers exemplary levels of childcare for visitors aged from 4 months to 17 years, offering each member of the family precious time and space to relax and enjoy their own activities, including use of a luxurious spa. Try stand up paddle boards or wakeboarding, both sure-fire ways to work core muscles and bring a smile to the kids’ faces. Other activities include windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and a fitness programme. Packages include seven nights of four-star accommodation with half or full board options, return flights and transfers, watersports and the use of tennis and cycling facilities. Prices start from £600. BSpoke are fully bonded with ABTA and ATOL which guarantees your complete financial protection while on holiday with them. For more information about the Phokaia Beach resort, please visit www.bspoketours.com.

Baia Faraglioni

This gorgeous bijou villa has the most miraculous location right on the coast of the south of Sicily. With a garden that leads straight down to the sea and a luxurious jacuzzi perfectly placed for enjoying the panoramic views of the sea and the unforgettable sea stacks, Baia Faraglioni has the most wonderful outdoor space. Just outside the house, the garden’s terrace is perfect for sitting out in the sun. There is direct access to the coast via a small gate, inaccessible to others. Swim in crystal waters or request the use of the villa’s small rubber boat that is perfect for exploring the picturesque coastline and hidden bays that are only accessible from the sea. The bright and airy one-storey villa has a charming open living space with a joined living and dining area with large windows looking out towards the sea. The compact but well-equipped kitchen is all that you could need during your holiday. The main double bedroom has sea views, whilst the second bedroom (which can be converted from a twin to a double or vice versa) looks out onto the garden. This area of south-east Sicily is known for its gorgeous sandy beaches. Cirica beach is a few minutes’ walk away, and many of the local beaches have Blue Flag status, meaning the water and facilities are all top-notch. The small towns of Ispica and Pozzallo are both nearby and have shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy. Pozzallo is found on the coast, and there are several beach bars and lidos that are a good place to visit if you are after a sunlounger and umbrella for your day at the beach.You can also have a go at windsurfing or kitesurfing. South-east Sicily has some great food on offer as well. Nearby Modica is known for producing a unique and delicious chocolate its recipe going all the way back to the Aztecs. The Antica Dolceria Bonajuto is the most famous place to try this wonderful chocolate, as well as many other local sweet delicacies.You could also try the Chocolate Experience - a must for all chocolate-lovers. Those who like to spend their holidays active and surrounded by natural beauty will not be disappointed in this part of Sicily. For more information, please visit www.solosicily.com. 3 Sept - 7 Oct 2018

After School Activities

Step Up Performing Arts

Step Up Performing Arts was set up 21 years ago by Blackheath Singer Nathalie Richardson. After she left The Guildhall School of Music she wanted to establish a school which encourages self-confidence and discipline whilst giving children a great time doing singing, dancing and acting. Nathalie has had many notable successes over the years with groups such as Soul Mates who won CBBC Comic Relief does Glee Club, and Soul Train who appeared on BBC One’s Pitch Battle last year and Channel Five’s Don’t Stop Believing. She also has many children performing in West End shows such as Matilda and The Lion King. As well as her continuing performing arts classes, Richardson is now offering individual classes in Street Dance, Drama and Performing Arts for ages 2-16. She currently runs RIMU Music Day Nursery that was rated outstanding last year and has responded to the huge demand to offer performance classes to toddlers. All children at RIMU have classes in the performing arts as part of their dedicated music programme and many move on to Step Up at age 4. Richardson has now decided to extend this to toddlers from 2 years of age. If you’re interested in Step Up, you can go to their open morning on 8 or 9 September for a free trial where children can try the different classes. To book your session, call 020 8293 5848 or for more information, please visit www.stepupschool.co.uk.

They understand parents can’t always afford to pay for classes termly and so allow you to pay monthly and take payments automatically so you don’t have to worry. The coaches are all professional and highly skilled, J’amies are proud of each and every one of them. During Half Terms and school holidays there are workshops at the Shirley and Chislehurst Academies. These run Monday - Friday, 10am-3pm for only £20 per child. If you can’t make the whole day, they offer an Open Gymnastics Hour between 12noon and 1pm for only £7. The workshops are hugely popular so book quickly to avoid disappointment. If you’re interested in signing your child up for a class, please visit www.jamiesgymnasticsacademy.co.uk and create an account to view the classes. Free trial sessions are available to book online or by contacting their friendly admin team on 020 8464 1477 or by emailing info@jgagroup.co.uk.

Greenwich Speech and Drama

Brand new Saturday Classes for young actors and dancers are coming to Shooters Hill Sixth Form College this September. Run by Victoria Knowles from Guildford School of Acting and Annabelle Dawes from the Northern Ballet School, Greenwich Speech and Drama will focus initially on helping 5 to 10 year olds understand the basics in drama, speech, improvisation, dance and confidence building. Depending on the demand, more classes will be added for older children.

J’amies Gymnastics Academy

J’amies Gymnastics Academy has been the biggest provider of Recreational Gymnastics in the South East for the last 11 years using the very best state of the art equipment at each venue. They now have an amazing ten academies around the Bromley/Croydon areas, with their newest academy being in Bexleyheath, as well as running in over 30 schools for morning, lunchtime or after school clubs. Starting from walking age, J’amies have classes to suit every age and ability. If you have a pre-schooler, they can cater for you during the day on Mondays at their Beckenham Spa Academy, Tuesdays and Fridays at the new Orpington Village location or on Saturdays at the Shirley Academy. For children aged three to teens, they have locations to suit everyone and run throughout the week and on Saturdays. J’amies Gymnastics have a range of affordable classes to suit all. 36

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For more information about Greenwich Speech and Drama, please visit www.greenwichspeechanddrama.co.uk.

KS2 Netball Club @ Chis and Sid

Chislehurst and Sidcup Netball Parents Association have been working together with the school Sports Department for the last 3 years to raise funds to pay for new floodlights and the resurfacing of the school netball courts. In addition to raising funds, the Association has supported Miss

Lucy Bunn, Head of Netball in a start-up KS2 Junior Netball club, open to primary children from the local community, which will directly benefit from the new facilities. With a squad of 19 aged between 7-11 years and growing, the club has completed its first year of training. Sessions include GREENWICH introduction to key skills, conditioning leadership SPEECHtraining, & DRAMA skills and collaborating with others in a team environment. Miss Bunn and the other coaches offer all of this in a safe and fun environment.

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Miss Bunn told Primary Times, “The coaches and I are encouraged and very grateful with the success of CSGS Junior Netball Club. We are looking forward to continuing GREENWICH the club and seeing the players SPEECH meet new&friends as well as DRAMA developing their netball skills.”

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For further details please see the advert on these pages.

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After School Activities

Victoria told Primary Times, “I studied performing arts in Stratford-upon-Avon and then studied acting at the Guildford School of Acting in Surrey. I have appeared in various TV shows and on stage in London either acting or singing. To be able to bring a little bit of what I have learnt to the local children in the Borough of Greenwich, where I now live, is very exciting. I hope to inspire many youngsters who have an interest in the performing arts. I think doing performing arts helps enormously with confidence which in turn really adds to someone’s life skills.”

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IN SATURDAY CLASSES

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After School Activities

Stagecoach

According to the charity Young Minds, an average of three children in every classroom suffers from a diagnosable mental health problem such as depression, anxiety or an eating disorder. This is a staggering statistic and as a parent, not something you ever want your child to have to deal with. From body image and social media to peer pressure, there are so many obstacles that young people face which can really affect mental health. Combating these mental health issues from a young age is key. The performing arts offer children a fantastic platform to be expressive and channel emotions, bravery and courage, whilst learning new skills, being active, having fun with other local children and ultimately growing in confidence. Stagecoach Performing Arts inspires every child to unlock their potential. By splitting classes into singing, dancing and acting, children have the freedom to be creative within a structured and safe environment. Stagecoach has already made a difference to over one million students’ lives. Stagecoach runs Early Stages classes for 4-6 year olds, encouraging young children to use their imagination and make new friends. Main Stages for 6-18 year olds (divided by age into three groups) enable children to work together to be creative and have fun in a nurturing and supportive setting. If you and your child are interested in finding out more you can go along for a two week trial at the start of the Autumn Term. For further details of your local school please contact the relevant Principal in the adjacent Stagecoach advertisement.

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 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.

Jigsaw Performing Arts

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

Unlock your child’s potential with our expertly led singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 -18 year olds. BECKENHAM 020 8541 0833 beckenham@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/beckenham BROMLEY 0208 773 4242 bromley@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/bromley GREENWICH 0207 112 8242 greenwich@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/greenwich ORPINGTON 01732 750783 orpington@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/orpington SIDCUP 01634 241455 sidcup@stagecoach.co.uk www.stagecoach.co.uk/sidcup Stagecoach Performing Arts is the trading name of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited.

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Monkey Music Branches Out

Monkey Music, the award-winning pre-school music group for children aged 3 months – 4 years, is delighted to announce that it will be opening at New Eltham Methodist Church, Footscray Road from September. Monkey Music nurtures a child’s natural love of music so that it will last a lifetime. Sessions are small and tailormade. Teachers make full use of the lively classes to captivate the children using a winning combination of catchy music, percussion, visual props and boundless energy with plenty of opportunity for the children to make music of their own. Monkey Music Eltham already runs classes in Eltham, Shooters Hill and Royal Arsenal Riverside. Kerry Hill who runs the classes in Eltham told Primary Times, “I am delighted at the way that Monkey Music has taken off in this area and feel sure that our new classes in New Eltham will prove to be equally as popular. The growing demand is proof of our success, and I look forward to opening our doors to many more little monkeys soon.” For more information or to book your free trial session, contact Kerry on 020 3865 8524 or eltham@monkeymusic.co.uk.

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September 2018, with free events across the area. For more information and to view the full programme visit www. freefilmfestivals.org

Fri 7 – Sun 30 Sep

Billy Davis Fun Fairs, Woolwich Common, SE18 4HB (Selected dates and times) There will be a selection of staple rides for all the family ranging from the usual Dodgems Waltzer and Twister to the aerial thrill rides the Orbiter and Sky Diver. For youngsters there will be the Noah’s Ark (Fun House) and Teacups ride. For more information visit www.billydavisfunfairs.co.uk

Sat 8 Sep

Common Ground, Flat Iron Square, SE1 1RU

From midday. There will be two stages of world class live music from an array of genres followed by DJ sets from the top names in the UK Festival scene. All this alongside a well-established Flea Market, bars, food vendors, restaurants and street food trucks. Free entry. For more information visit www. commongroundlondon.com

Animals, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

11am-12.30pm. Find out how and why animals change their bodies or behaviour to survive in the wild and then explore taxidermy animals from the collection. Free, drop-in event. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Sep

Heritage Open Days, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

The Adventures of Snigel, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

10am. Come out of your shell on a free interactive adventure with Snigel the inquisitive snail (leading UK disabled dancer Caroline Bowditch). Play in Snigel’s bubbles, join them for a picnic, help them clean their shell and learn some snaily dance moves. To book visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

10am-6pm. With an abundance of vintage stalls to satisfy the most ardent shopper, sit back and relax as you go on an opulent journey into Eltham Palace’s past. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Open Morning, Step Up Performing Arts School, Colfes School, Lee, SE12 8AW

Observatory Unlocked, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

Sat 9am, Sun 10am. Go along to this open morning for a free trial where your child can try all the different classes on offer. To book call 07710 288 227. For more information visit www.stepupschool.co.uk

OnBlackheath, Blackheath, SE3 0UA

OnBlackheath was created as the perfect festival for unwinding and putting a smile on your face; showcasing the best in local and international artists, serving up amazing food, and offering a world of fun for younger visitors. Highlights include: shows from Lets All Dance, comedy from The Flying Seagulls and lots more. To view the full programme of events and to buy tickets visit www.onblackheath.com

(15-16, 22-23, and 29-30 Sep) 1-4.15pm. Enjoy a range of public talks and activities delivered by our Observatory Explainers in the Meridian Courtyard, ranging from uncovering the hidden stories of the Royal Observatory Greenwich to solar observing and hands-on science demonstrations. Ages 7+. To buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/royalobservatory

Sun 9 Sep

A World of Stories, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

(Also 16 Sep) 2-2.45pm and 3.154pm. Join in the Horniman’s Hands on Base for an enjoyable storytelling session to see why so many people across the world love listening to stories. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Great North Wood Woodland Festival, Sydenham Hill Wood, Southwark, SE26 6LS

Weekend Space Cadets, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ (15-16, 22-23, and 29-30 Sep) 12.45-4.15pm. Join in a weekend of family workshops and participate in a varied range of activities related to space science and space exploration. Ages 5+. Free. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg. co.uk/royal-observatory

Romania Day: The Centenary Regatta, Bernie Spain Gardens, Southbank, SE1 9PH

12.30-6pm. Join a one-day festival dedicated to all things Romanian old and new, in celebration of the making of United Romania. Featuring world-famous Olympic medallist Ivan Patzaichin. For more information visit www.totallythames.org

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Art Deco Fair, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

Discover the hidden gem that is The Commissioner’s House. For one weekend, book a tour and explore one of Britain’s oldest surviving Navy Board buildings. For more information and to book visit www. thedockyard.co.uk

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

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10am-6pm.You’ll have the opportunity to take part in guided walks to learn about nature and the Great North Wood; family activities for children, including arts and crafts; a woodland treasure trail, storytelling, pond dipping and bug hunting. For more information visit www. wildlondon.org.uk

Sun 9 Sep – Sun 7 Oct

Discover Sundays, National Maritime Museum, London, SE10 9NF

(Sundays only during term time). 11.30am–1.30pm, 2–4pm. Be inspired by the sea and learn more about the Museum’s incredible collections as you take part in make and do activities and think about what the sea means to you. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk

Fri 14 Sep

Vegan Vibes, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

6-10pm. Go along to enjoy this vegan event in the market. There will be the best vegan street food stalls all under one roof. For more information visit www.greenwichmarket.london

Sat 15 Sep

Oceans, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

11am-12.30pm. It’s International Year of the Reef and this weekend it is also the Great British Beach Clean. Drop by the Hands On Base and find out more about animals that live under the sea. Free, drop-in event. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

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Native American Beaded Shoes, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

1.30-2.15pm and 2.45-3.30pm. Join in this session of Art Makers to make and decorate a beautiful pair of mini shoes, inspired by the wonderful examples in the World Gallery. Ages 3+. Buy your ticket on the day. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Harlequins v Bath, Twickenham Stoop, TW2 7SX

3pm. Go along to watch an exciting match when the Harlequins and Bath go head to head. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.quins.co.uk

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

Sat 15 – Sun 23 Sep

Submersion, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN

2.30pm and 4.30pm (weekends only). A forgotten and untold story unfolds. Watch a pirate escape certain death submerged in a tank of water with nothing but a nail file to help him. For more information visit www. totallythames.org

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Win a Family Ticket to Robinson Crusoe at Greenwich Theatre We have teamed up with Greenwich Theatre to offer three lucky readers the chance to attend the glittering press night performance of this year’s swashbuckling Christmas pantomime, Robinson Crusoe! Now widely regarded as one of the best celebrity-free pantomimes in the country, this year everyone’s favourite writer and dame Andrew Pollard is back to tell a story of adventure on the high seas, pirates, hidden treasure and more. Hit the high seas with Robinson as he battles the wicked pirates to find the lost gold.

Each VIP family ticket will grant a family of four access to the show on Friday 30 November at 7pm. To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question. What is Greenwich Theatre’s Christmas pantomime this year? See below for details of how to enter.

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

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 Signed Crystal Palace Shirt

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Competitions Crystal Palace made a splash in the transfer window this summer with the signing of German International Max Meyer from Bundesliga side Schalke. The exciting midfielder has been dubbed as everything from a ‘wunderkind’ to ‘the German Messi’ and is set to light up Selhurst Park this season as Palace look to build on the eleventh place finish achieved last season. Meyer made his debut at Selhurst Park when Palace hosted Champions League finalists Liverpool and will be looking forward to many more games in front of the best atmosphere in the Premier League. To celebrate the signing, Crystal Palace is giving you the chance to win a free shirt signed by the player himself. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to answer the following question correctly: Which club did Meyer last play a competitive game for before joining Palace? See below for details of how to enter.

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 skill-learning 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.

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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September Sun 16 Sep

I Do Me Too: Family Disco, Grandad’s Shed @ Little Nan’s Bar, Deptford, SE8 4BX

Come and dance at the best wedding disco in town. I Do Me Too is a brand new independent music event for families who love the vibe created at a wedding reception. For more information and to book visit www. idometoo.co.uk

Low Tide Walk, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA

London Curriculum Children’s Festival, Pottersfield Park, SE1 2AA

1–4pm. A fun way of teaching young people about the city, using London as a classroom and encouraging families to explore the capital, with an afternoon of ‘al fresco’ free family workshops and activities. For more information visit www.totallythames. org

11am-1pm. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. Ages 9+. For more information and to book visit www.creeksidecentre. org.uk

Kids Choir, The Scoop at More London, Queen’s Walk, SE1 2DB

1pm. Come and hear the heartwarming sounds of over 400 primary school children singing as one. Led by Richard Frostick, one of the UK’s finest singing leaders, children will perform a broad selection of songs. For more information visit www. totallythames.org

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Fish Dream of Trees “Are they for eating or wearing? Are they weapons of war? The aliens were puzzled What on earth are books for?” In Fish Dream of Trees there are lions and tigers and mice galore, not to mention a whole host of other bizarre and loveable creatures. Each surreal, four line ditty is fully-colour illustrated, coming together in a collection of over 30 individual nonsense poems. Wander into a world of vain dragons, hiccupping elephants and child-eating plants. Axel Scheffler’s delightful artwork brings to life these playful and easily accessible poems by Frantz Wittkamp, wonderfully adapted from German to English by national treasure and poet Roger McGough. McGough’s adaptations are shot through with his trademark wordplay and wit, while Scheffler’s brilliantly illustrated cast of characters make this book a rich delight for all ages. Playful, surreal, and even sometimes a little sad, each page holds a new treasure. The short length of the poems combined with the detailed artwork from Axel makes this book ideal for introducing poetry to the very young or reluctant reader. Children will delight at the funny, joyful stories that the poems tell and their satisfying, easy rhymes, while the often tongue-in-cheek subject matters will make grown-ups smile too. A beautiful hardback with a jacket covered in shiny gold details, Fish Dream of Trees is an excellent gift, RRP £12.99.

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Fri 21 Sep – Sun 16 Jun

Spanish Flu Exhibition, Florence Nightingale Museum, Lambeth, SE1 7EW Journey back in time to a field hospital in 1918 and explore the experiences of those that lived and died during the deadliest pandemic in human history, and discover if a similarly devastating pandemic could happen again today. For more information visit www.florencenightingale.co.uk

Paper Cities, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 12noon-2pm. Build your own mini paper cities to celebrate Open House Day. Will your skyscraper be as tall as The Shard? Take a tour of the theatre’s building and then make your own. Ages 7+. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Open House Weekend, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm. Sarah Pollard from architects Ralph Appelbaum Associates gives a unique insight into how the spirit of the original Museum building has been re-captured in the new World Gallery. Free. Meet on the Balcony in the World Gallery. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Sat 22 Sep

Common Ground Festival, Flat Iron Square, SE1 1RU

1.30-2.30pm and 3.30-4.30pm. Join Pre-Raphaelite author and blogger Kirsty Stonnell Walker for a talk and book signing to celebrate the launch of her new book. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/red-house

People’s Walk for Wildlife, Reformers Tree, Hyde Park, W1K 7AN

‘Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang’ Book Signing, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

Hever Castle Swim, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

The Hever Castle Swim is being organised by Castle Triathlon Series in association with Outdoor Swimmer magazine. Three different swimming distances are on offer – 5km, 2.5km and 1 mile. For more information and to sign up visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Common Ground, Flat Iron Square, SE1 1RU

Costume, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

11am-12.30pm. Find out why people in different parts of the world wear different kinds of clothes, then try on some of the costumes we have. Free, drop-in event. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Native American Beaded Shoes, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

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

10am-2pm. Join Chris Packham to help raise awareness about the rapid loss of UK wildlife. Make some beautiful banner art, a papier-mâché creature, dress up as your favourite plant or animal or just come as yourself. For information visit www. chrispackham.co.uk

Sat 22 – Sun 23 Sep

Open House Weekend, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF 11am-5pm. Red House will be free entry all day for visitors to come and explore the house and gardens. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house

Triathlon, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Challenge yourself to one of the many race distance on offer – with events suitable for beginners to elite athletes you are sure to find a race to tempt. For more information and to sign up visit www.hevercastle. co.uk

Open House London, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9LW

10am-5pm. Enjoy a weekend behind the scenes. Explore areas not open to the public, discovering the rich history that surrounds this corner of the Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site. For more information and to book a tour visit www.ornc. org

Open House London, Various Locations

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Stickyscapes at the Museum

Stickyscapes at the Museum is a sticker book beautifully illustrated by Laura Junger.The sticker book is fun and panoramic, taking readers on a trip to a fantasy museum. One side of the scene shows a busy museum during the daytime, with enormous dinosaur skeletons, priceless vases and bored security guards.The other side shows the museum at night when everything comes to life. Dinosaurs roam, knights-in-armour ride free and paintings jump right out of their frames. Stickyscapes at the Museum includes an 8-page booklet, brimming with over 100 stickers and a huge, double-sided fold-out panoramic scene ready to be decorated. Get your copy today from £8.99 online or from any good high street store.

Get Frantic with FReNeTiC™

FReNeTiC™ is the fast and furious new word game with a scientiﬁc twist - it uses element symbols of the periodic table. Players race against the clock to form as many words as possible using the element symbol tiles, and score points equivalent to the atomic numbers of each tile used to create the word.Amazingly there are more than 10,000 words that can be created. With everyone playing simultaneously, the game combines skill, strategy and an element of luck at a frenzied pace. FReNeTiC™ is suitable for two or more players aged 8+ and is available online or from good high street stores for £22.99. For more information, please visit www. freneticgame.com.

Ice Cream Social

Sweet toothed fans unite for the most delicious game with no sugar added. Ice Cream Social is the latest icy cool and super fun matching game where players stack ice cream cones and add sprinkles.The taller the ice cream, the more points there are. Gather the most ice cream scoops to win the game, but don’t forget the sprinkles, and who will ﬁnd the delicious rainbow card? Perfect for 2-4 players age 4 to 8, the game includes 52 illustrated ice cream cards and four ice cream trucks. Ice Cream Social is available from Amazon for £15.

Minions BeanBoozled Game

Minion Mania is a new board game that combines BeanBoozled, the popular game of look-alike jelly bean pairs, with the humour and entertainment of the iconic Minion characters. Players grab their favourite Minion and try to beat their friends to the ﬁnish line, with a spinner directing the player to the jelly bean he or she will have to eat.With ten look-alike pairs and options including Ba-na-na or Pencil Shavings and Green Apple or Minion Fart, you never know what ﬂavour you will have to eat. Minion Mania is the perfect game for any of your little Minions, and will be available this month, online or from any good high street retailer, for £30.

SuperZings Secret Lab

Hidden away in a special location in Kaboom City, you can ﬁnd the SuperZings Secret Lab. The Secret Lab Attack playset includes two exclusive SuperZings, the heroic Splatterman and the villainous Dr Chomper. Splatterman defends the secret lab with his mobile water blaster, while the Secret Lab has an awesome silo blaster canon that can keep the villains at bay. Inside this mysterious laboratory, a lift awaits that can transport the SuperZings onto the roof. There’s even a secret escape route ready to use in the case of an emergency. SuperZings Secret Lab is available from The Entertainer for £20.

Silly Spaghetti

Be the fastest player to wind your spaghetti onto your fork with this fun, fast fork-spinning game. The fun-packed family game will see players intently twirling their forks in an attempt to be the ﬁrst to claim their spaghetti. Create the plate of spaghetti with the coloured spaghetti strings and plastic toppings such as tomatoes and mushrooms, then sit in front of your coloured fork and prepare for battle. Try to remove a topping that will help free your spaghetti string without loosening your opponent’s. Perfect for 2-4 players, this silly game takes around ﬁve minutes to complete and is suitable for ages four years and over. Silly Spaghetti is available online from £14.95. For more information, please visit www.paul-lamond.com.

My Living World Bird Feeder

Watch garden birds close-up with this beautifully designed, durable window feeder, created by nature expert, Nick Baker. The large portal with one-way mirror allows you to observe birds without disturbing them. The feeder is made from quality components and is easy to install, reﬁll and clean. Fix it to a window with supplied suckers or to a wall with supplied boss. The kit also comes with a colour instruction manual and garden bird guide so you will be able to identify each of the birds you spot. The Bird Feeder is available online from £12.99. For more information please visit www.interplayuk.com.

Pukka Interactive Colouring Book 4D

Pukka Fun have introduced their ﬁrst ever 4D interactive colouring book. Using the latest Augmented Reality technology, the colouring books allow you to bring the pages that you colour to life in 4D before your eyes.With six different books ranging from dinosaurs, baby animals, space travel and fantasy to collect, each colouring book includes 30 augmented reality pages, games, mazes, spot the difference and more.The interactive books simply need to be coloured in and then scanned using the free and easy to use iOS or Android app to bring the pages to life. Pukka Interactive Colouring books 4D are available online and from all good high street stores from £4.99.

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September hundreds of buildings usually closed to the public. For more information and to find a venue near you visit www.openhouselondon.org.uk

Sun 23 Sep

Hever Castle Run, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

The Hever Castle Run as part of the Triathlon series features a 10K and half marathon run. The 10K follows the same route as the Half Marathon but only requires the participants to complete one loop. For more information and to sign up visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

A World of Stories, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 2-2.45pm and 3.15-4pm. Join in the Horniman’s Hands on Base for an enjoyable storytelling session to see why so many people across the world love listening to stories. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

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

Thames Barrier Annual Test Closure, 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

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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. 44

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Thurs 27 Sep

Sunset Foodie Market, Beckenham Place Park, BR3 1SY

5-10.30pm. Go along to the Sunset Foodie Market at Beckenham Place Park brought to you by the organisers of the popular Beckenham Market. There will be handpicked street food, a bar and music. Join in the feast! For more information visit www.beckenhamplace.org

Sat 29 Sep

Tending the Flame, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

Seal Masks, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

1.30-2.15pm and 2.45-3.30pm. Join in this session of Art Makers to make a soft and furry mask to transform yourself into a cute seal, just like the one in the World Gallery. Ages 3+. Buy your ticket on the day. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Mixed Veg, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

12noon-2pm. Celebrate National Vegetarian Day by discovering patterns in your favourite 5-a-day with oodles of paint. Suitable for all ages. For more information visit www.unicorntheatre.com

11th Salifest, St Laurence Church, SE6 2TS

12noon-5.30pm. A completely free music festival for the whole family celebrating our diverse backgrounds. There will be African food, home-made cakes, displays, arts, crafts, stalls, Kids Corner, drum and dance workshops (booking essential) and lots more. For more information visit www.alanouwaly.com

6-8pm. The spectacular finale of ‘Tending the Flame’ with artist & craftsman Hugh Miller burning in the final finishing touches to his installation for the Red House café. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house

Common Ground, Flat Iron Square, SE1 1RU

Twilight Walk, Various Locations

Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice and St Christopher’s are uniting to bring you the Twilight Walk: a five mile route taking in some of London’s most iconic sites. For more information and to sign up visit www. communityhospice.org.uk

Masks, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 11am-12.30pm. Find out about some of the special occasions that people wear masks for, then try on some of the masks from the collection. Free, drop-in event. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

London Harvest Festival, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

12noon-5pm. Celebrate London’s outdoor heritage at the 20th London Harvest Festival. Activities include: animal shows, a huge horticultural display, live cooking, workshops, traditional children’s games and lots more. For more information visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Common Ground Festival, Flat Iron Square, SE1 1RU

Family Gamelan Taster Session, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Artists as varied as Claude Debussy, Olivier Messiaen, Steve Reich and Björk have taken inspiration from gamelan music, and now you can learn to play this beautiful instrument. Ages 6+. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Sun 30 Sep

A World of Stories, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

2-2.45pm and 3.15-4pm. Join in the Horniman’s Hands on Base for an enjoyable storytelling session to see why so many people across the world love listening to stories. Free, drop-in. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

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October Mon 1 Oct

Dragon Babies, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

11am. Take along your little ones to experience the sounds of Southbank Centre’s gamelan (Javanese orchestra) through singing, movement and play. Ages 3-5. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Mon 1 – Sun 28 Oct

Autumn Colour, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG As the air turns crisp and a rich display of autumn colour envelops the countryside, pack your walking boots or wellies and head to Hever Castle to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints. For more information visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Fri 5 Oct

Oktoberfest Vegan Vibes, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

6-10pm. Go along to enjoy this vegan Oktoberfest event in the market. There will be the best vegan street food stalls all under one roof. For more information visit www.greenwichmarket.london

Sat 6 Oct

Fun Palace, The Grove Centre Church, Sydenham, SE26 6PL

The Grove Centre Church pride themselves on being ‘A Place for People’, and so have made their entire site available for use today. There will be a number of rooms and a private garden available for people who would like to share skills with others. For more information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk

My Head and Me, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

12noon-2pm. Fill your head with all the things you think about. The good, the bad and the crazy! Ages 8+. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

11am-4.30pm. For a second year the National Maritime Museum is hosting Fun Palaces event, featuring workshops, performance activities and creative sessions for the whole community, where anyone can be an artist or scientist. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk/ national-maritime-museum

Character Encounters, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

(Also 13, 20 and 27 Oct) 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Meet a character from the past and take part in an exciting performance that will bring maritime history to life. Ages 6+. For more information visit www.rmg. co.uk/national-maritime-museum

Fun Palace, Blackheath Library, SE3 7BT

9am-4.30pm. Blackheath Library fun palace is now in its third year. The aim is to reach out and engage with the community. Activities will be suitable for all ages. For more information visit www.funpalaces. co.uk

Harlequins v Saracens, Twickenham Stoop, TW2 7SX

7.30pm. Go along to watch an exciting match when the Harlequins and Saracens go head to head. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.quins.co.uk

Sat 6 – Sun 7 Oct

Hog’s Hole Apple Weekend, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF 11am-5pm. Stalls of local produce, heritage apples to try and buy, an apple press, hot mulled cider and a host of children’s activities and trails all set in the beautiful grounds of Arts & Crafts gem Red House. This is the perfect activity for the whole family. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house

Fun Palace, Eltham Library, SE9 1HA

10am-4pm. The library are handing over some space today to share the culture in the local community and make a fabulous Fun Palace! For more information visit www. funpalaces.co.uk

Fun Palace, TNG Youth and Community Centre, Sydenham, SE26 6AD

1-5pm. Fun Palaces is a grass-roots campaign for arts, science, craft, tech, digital, heritage and sports – run by and for local people. Take along your hobby or skill to demonstrate and share with others. It’s all about having fun and learning together. For more information visit www.funpalaces. co.uk

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Carry Your Cargo, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm and 2-4pm. Use all your creative skills to stamp, print and design your own tote bag to carry your belongings. Ages 4+. Free with admission to the ship. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk/ cutty-sark

Sat 13 Oct

My Head and Me, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ

12noon-2pm. Fill your head with all the things you think about. The good, the bad and the crazy! Ages 8+. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Sun 14 Oct

Low Tide Walk, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA

11am-1pm. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. Ages 9+. For more information and to book visit www.creeksidecentre. org.uk

Weekend Space Cadets, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

(13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 Oct) 12.454.15pm. Join in a weekend of family workshops and participate in a varied range of activities related to space science and space exploration. Ages 5+. Free. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.rmg.co.uk/ royal-observatory

Fun Palace, Sydenham Community Library, SE26 5SE

11am-5pm. The Fun Palace will include arts, craft, electronic media and as many other things as can be found so that everyone can share fun and knowledge with each other. For more information visit www. funpalaces.co.uk

Sun 7 Oct

Discover Sundays, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF

11.30am-1.30pm and 2-4pm. Be inspired by our maritime past and explore your personal connections to the sea. Ask staff where the activity is on the day. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk/ national-maritime-museum

Big Bike Ride, Various Locations

Join the biggest and best sponsored bike ride in South East London! Cyclists, of all abilities, will have the chance to cycle the length of the River Thames from Erith through to Greenwich enjoying the stunning views as they go. For more information and to sign up visit www. communityhospice.org.uk

Fun Palace, Woolwich Centre Library, SE18 6HQ

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12noon-4pm. Go along to this open house, allowing various community groups and partners to participate in a community ‘fun day’. For more information visit www.funpalaces. co.uk

Wed 10 – Sun 21 Oct BFI London Film Festival, Various Locations

The Festival sees hundreds of new UK and international films screened at more than fifteen locations in the UK’s leading, and most prestigious, film event. For more information and to view the full programme of events

Horn Fair, Charlton House, SE7 8RE Join in for a very special Horn Fair to celebrate exactly 100 years on from Charlton House opening as a VAD Hospital in 1918. Free admission. For more information visit www. greenwichheritage.org

The Highway Rat, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

12noon. With the animated film projected on big screen, and live music performed by the LPO, this is a wonderful first concert experience for all the family. There will also be Free FUNharmonics activities: 10am– 12noon. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

Mon 15 Oct

Dragon Babies, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

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