South London September 2017 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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in South London September Back to School Edition • Issue 108 • 4 September - 8 October 2017

UK Secondary School of the Year 2017

St Thomas the Apostle College

The Best Family Guide to What’s On

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for families with primary aged children

in South London September Back to School Edition • Issue 101 • 5 September - 9 October 2016

UK Secondary School of the Year 2017

St Thomas the Apostle College

Welcome to the first edition of Primary Times for the new school year. Reception families may not have seen us previously so let me explain a little about PrimaryTimes magazine. We are the only free local The Best Family Guide to What’s On what’s on magazine for families of children aged 4-11. We publish the magazine 7 times a year, two weeks before each school holiday with a Back to School issue in September. We have competitions and puzzle pages for children to enter and hundreds of listings so that nobody can get bored during the school holidays! We also carry useful education information, local theatre ideas and best of all, we are totally FREE... All we ask is that you mention Primary Times to our advertisers who you read about in the magazine.

We’ll be back in schools from 9 October.

Peter and the Primary Times team The Primary Times Team: Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Andrew Langridge, Clarry Frewin, Sarah-Jane Chapple & Gill Pearce Listings: Hayley Hughes & Miriam Theobald Editorial: Anna Stringer Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson

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School Visit Ideas.................. 5 What’s On............................. 6 Family Theatre...................... 9 Choosing your New School...15 Competitions.......................35

As well as all our usual features this magazine concentrates on Choosing your New School - something that all Year 5 and 6 families will be thinking about now. We publish the definitive guide to open days for that all important decision. We’ve already received calls from parents asking when we’re publishing the next guide so here it is. It’s a pull out section so do make sure you keep it and check out all the schools that you are considering. Our comprehensive tables take a lot of work and are prepared a long time in advance. Please check school websites to confirm the latest open day dates.

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Our next magazine will be published on 9 October, just in time for half term. The copy deadline is 22 September

Out of School Activites........36 Education News..................38 Good Work Page................47

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Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in primary and junior schools throughout the boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham & Southwark. 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 Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham & Southwark 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 London is operated under franchise licence.

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News

Back to School With a Bounce

The Cranky Caterpillar

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One day Ezra hears a gloomy blue tune coming from the piano. To her surprise, it’s a caterpillar making the sound…a cranky caterpillar. Ezra tries to cheer him up with some fresh air, cakes, and new hats, but nothing seems to work... What can Ezra do to help the cranky caterpillar change his tune? The debut children’s book, The Call 01322 433539 Cranky Caterpillar, from local author and artist Richard 07985 718502 Graham shows children the www.grubbyart.com magical colours of music in this beautifully illustrated story with a very distinct style. The Cranky Caterpillar takes its young readers on a journey alongside the Caterpillar as he struggles to articulate his emotions, and delights in his inventive band of friends that finally succeed in cheering him up. The Cranky Caterpillar is published on 14th September at a price of £10.95 and is available from all good book stores and online retailers.

Chrysalis Care

There’s a special invitation waiting for you from the UK’s leading Independent Fostering Agency. It’s back to school - the beginning of a new adventure. For many parents, it also means the beginning of a new phase. Chrysalis Care are about to celebrate twenty years of new phases, transforming the lives of children and young people across London, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and they are inviting you to explore becoming a foster carer. With Chrysalis Care, you benefit from expert 24 hour advice, guidance, training and support and can rest assured that you are working with a pioneering fostering agency, founded by a couple who themselves fostered for fifteen years. If you have a spare room, a heart for children and young people and are ready for a new adventure, please contact Crysalis Care to speak with one of their knowledgeable staff members today on 020 8298 2800.You can also email info@chrysaliscare.org or by visit them at www.chrysaliscarefostering.org. 4

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The summer holidays may be over for another year but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Oxygen Freejumping, Croydon’s favourite trampoline park, is there to make sure the kids still have a place to let off steam and jump for joy this term. Explore over 100 connected trampolines and 12 unique jumping zones, including the awesome aeroball, giant airbag cushion and mega foam pit. Parents will love it too, even if they’re not coming along for a bounce! The cafe overlooks the entire trampoline park, and serves Lavazza coffee, wine, beer and snacks. Plus, exclusively for Primary Times readers, get 15% off your booking when you book online using promo code PT15 – so grab yourself a bargain! Offer ends 31 October 2017. You’ll find Oxygen Freejumping in The Colonnades Leisure Park, Croydon. Book online at oxygenfreejumping.co.uk.

Doorkins the Cathedral Cat Following the real life exploits of Southwark Cathedral’s self-proclaimed ‘Magnificat’, this charming picture book is written by Lisa Gutwein and illustrated by Rowan Ambrose, a dentist and member of the congregation. Meet Doorkins, the smallest yet most recognisable member of Southwark Cathedral. On one cold December morning of 2008, a feral cat was found sitting on the doorstep of Southwark Cathedral waiting for one of the Vergers to let her into the warmth. At first she was an occasional visitor, alternating between Cathedral comforts and the leftover scraps from Borough Market, but it didn’t take long for her to make the cathedral her permanent residence and she could be found waiting by the door each and every morning, hence the name, Doorkins. Nearly ten years on, Doorkins is an integral member of the Southwark Cathedral family and many visitors to the Cathedral leave with fond memories of her. Follow Doorkins to get a complete tour of the Cathedral - she’s sure to raise a smile for cat-lovers everywhere. Doorkins the Cathedral Cat is available from Amazon, high street bookshops and the Cathedral gift shop for £10.99.

Free Books for Reception Children

Is your child just going into their reception class? Families across the country will be following Norman the Bear’s adventure at Bee School this autumn when BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, delivers 700,000 copies of children’s picture book The Bumblebear (Random House) to every reception age child in England. This amusing and colourful picture book, written by Nadia Shireen, is being delivered to schools throughout the Autumn Term as part of BookTrust’s Time to Read campaign. Time to Read originally launched in September 2016, encouraging parents and carers of primary school aged children to keep reading with their children - even once they’ve learned to read. Families will love to spend time together with their copy of The Bumblebear, a playful book, with an endearing tale about friendship and loyalty that every child across the country can enjoy and learn from.

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D&B Management are celebrating 25 years of securing jobs for their clients in TV, Film and the West End. After another successful year, D&B are now on the lookout for the potential stars of 2018. To name a few, here’s a taste of D&B’s recent success. Matt Terry ended 2016 with a bang by winning The X Factor. Will Tilston hits the screens this autumn as Christopher Robin in Fox’s feature film ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ starring Margot Robbie and Domhnall Gleeson. Nick James won a BAFTA Award for Best Performer for his role as Hank Zipzer in the CBBC Series. Making everyone proud each weekday evening, Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning), Tilly Keeper (Louise Mitchell) and Zack Morris (Keegan Baker) are regulars in EastEnders.You can also watch Carma Hylton, currently on CBBC’s The Dumping Ground as Candi-Rose. D&B’s clients appear in films such as A Monster Calls, Bridget Jones’ Baby alongside Renee Zellweger, Ab Fab the Movie and TV shows such as The Worst Witch, The Alienist, The Child in Time with Benedict Cumberbatch, Call the Midwife, Cradle to Grave and Not Going Out. D&B are also thrilled to continuously have clients in West End Musicals and to have their clients secure over 150 TV Commercials a year. Everyone at D&B is incredibly proud of their clients, putting their success down to excellent training, support and outstanding industry contacts. Make a big step into the acting industry and see what you can achieve with D&B Management.Visit www.dandbperformingarts.co.uk/ management for more information.

100 Years of Musical Heritage

This autumn, Black Cultural Archives celebrates the 100 years’ musical heritage. Journey through generations of musical history and memories learning about how Black British music migrated from the margins to mainstream. Celebrate the pioneers who made it happen and left an indelible imprint on British culture. Together families can enjoy a musical journey that starts with the early Jazz Era in 1919 moving to the arrival of carnival, heights of sound system culture through to the contemporary sounds of UK garage and grime. Located in the heart of Brixton on the historic Windrush Square, Black Cultural Archives is the only dedicated heritage centre to preserve and celebrate Black British history and culture. It’s a must-visit cultural destination for all the family. With a vibrant café and courtyard and gift shop, you can spend the afternoon truly immersing yourself and inspiring the next generation. Go along and learn more about British history from a unique perspective. Black Sound is on display until 4 November. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. For more information, visit www.bcaheritage.org.uk.

The Bumblebear was selected for BookTrust by an independent panel of experts and practitioners, who work with reception-aged children. It was the unanimous favourite with the panel for its quality of storytelling, relatable school setting and its ability to be read aloud in a lively manner. But most importantly, it sends a lovely message of inclusivity with a well-resolved fallible element. Find out more about how BookTrust inspires a love of reading in children across the UK at www.booktrust.org.uk.

School Visit Ideas

Call: 07958 448690 info@sixteenfeet.co.uk

Pop up Panto in Schools

Sixteenfeet Productions are taking bookings now for their ‘fab and funky’ Aladdin by Andrew Walsh, best known locally for his adaptations of The Jungle Book and Wind in the Willows for Sixteenfeet’s summer shows. This contemporary pantomime created specifically for primary schools, offers a fantastic opportunity for children to experience live performance in the comfort of their school at a fraction of the cost of a theatre visit. Reactions to last year’s pantomime were very enthusiastic. One teacher said, “It was, super, lovely, smashing, great” and a 6-year-old pupil from Snaresbrook Primary School said, “This was the best day of my life!” For more information or to book Sixteenfeet’s Aladdin for your school, visit www.sixteenfeet.co.uk, email info@sixteenfeet.co.uk or call 07958 448 690.

Brake Road Safety Charity This year’s Road Safety Week is taking place on 20-26 November and Brake are encouraging thousands of nurseries, schools and colleges to get involved. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get the important messages of road safety across. There are lots of free electronic resources available such as assembly workshop slides, interactive resources and activity sheets. This year’s theme is ‘Speed Down, Save Lives’. Head to www. roadsafetyweek.org.uk to register for your free online action pack. For early years educators, Brake have created activities and resources for younger audiences. ‘Beep Beep!’ days are a great opportunity for teachers to introduce children to road safety basics, with the next one taking place on 27 September. For more information about the Brake charity and to register for ‘Beep Beep!’ day, please visit brake.org.uk/beepbeepday. 4 Sept - 8 Oct ‘17

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What’s On Your family diary until October Half Term Ongoing Until 10 Sep

Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival, Various Locations

the punters that changed Britain’s cultural history. Free. For more information visit www.bcaheritage. org.uk

Enjoy free film screenings across the area. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www.freefilmfestivals. org

September

Until 30 Sep

7.30-9pm.You’ll be using electronic detectors to listen for the bat’s ultrasonic calls and to learn about how these fascinating mammals travel through the woodland. For more information and to book visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

Underbelly Festival, 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. For more information 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

The City’s Ebb and Flow, City Information Centre, St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8BX (Selected dates) 11am. Go on a walking tour exploring how the Thames has shaped London. Tickets available on the day only. For more information visit www. totallythames.org

Until 20 Oct

Defend the Tower, The Tower of London, EC3N 4AB 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. England’s greatest medieval fortress, is under attack from all sides! You must help the heroic guards defend the mighty castle against its most dangerous enemies from 200 years of medieval conflict. For more information visit www. hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london

Until 4 Nov

Black Sound, Black Cultural Archives, Brixton, SW2 1EF Overcoming the majority status quo of the music industry, Black British music has migrated from the margins to re-master the mainstream. This exhibition celebrates the pioneers that made it happen – the players, the promoters, the producers and

4 Sept - 8 Oct ‘17

Tues 5 Sep

Bat Walk, Dulwich Wood, SE21

Thurs 7 Sep

Chatterbooks, Lewisham Library, SE13 6LG 4-5pm. An activity session and fun book discussion group for children 8-11. Book on 020 831 48430. For more information visit www. lewisham.gov.uk

Fri 8 Sep

Bat Walk, Streatham Common, SW16 3EN 7.45pm. Meet at the Rookery Café. For more information and to book email IBoulton@lambeth.gov.uk

WALL-E (U), Burgess Park, SE5 0RJ 7.30pm. A great children’s film from Pixar that the whole family can enjoy. There will be a children’s pre-film night sky workshop from 6.45pm. Take along something to sit on and some warm clothes. For more information visit www. freefilmfestivals.org

Sat 9 Sep

Annie Jr. Auditions, Various Locations (Or 13 Sep) Dramacube are looking for talented young musical theatre performers aged 7-14yrs to join the cast of Annie JR which will be performed live at Hampton Hill Theatre this Christmas. Free

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workshop auditions will take place in Kingston and Hampton Hill. For more information and to book email contact@dramacube.co.uk

Town Show and Family Fun Day, Rosemead Park, BN17 6UH 12noon-5pm. Excellent family entertainment, superb performances and high quality stalls are some of the fantastic things on offer. For more information visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Bouncing Bats, Horniman Museum, SE23 3PQ (Also 16 Sep) 1.30-2.15pm and 2.45-3.30pm. There are lots of bats living along the nature trail. Create your own bouncing bat to live with you at home. Charges apply, buy your tickets on the day from the Ticket Desk. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Back to the River, Queen’s Walk, Bankside, SE1 9DT 11am-2pm. Join ceramic artist Raewyn Harrison and archaeologist Mike Webber to help make a large clay art installation and find out about the history of Bankside. For more information visit www. totallythames.org

Firing on the Foreshore, Queen’s Walk, Bankside, SE1 9DT 11am-5pm. Watch pottery being produced as it was thousands of years ago, in open fires beside the Thames, enjoy archaeological strolls along the foreshore, and learn about the fish now found in the river. For more information and event timings visit www. totallythames.org

Great Fire of London Family Walk, Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN 11am. Join in on a fun, familyfriendly walk exploring The Great Fire of 1666. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk

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Great River Race, Various Locations 11.30am-7pm. This spectacular 21.6 mile race for traditional boats up the River Thames from Millwall to Ham attracts crews from all over the globe. A great fun day out for competitors and spectators alike. Starting point: Millwall Slipway. Free. For more information visit www.totallythames.org

Sat 9 – Sun 10 Sep

OnBlackheath, Blackheath, SE3 0UA 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. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.onblackheath. com

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September

Sat 9 Sep – Sat 14 Oct Mini Filmmakers’ Club, BFI Southbank, SE1 8XT

10.30am-12.30pm. With so much to do, explore and learn this term, your child will be assured of a fantastic term of film making fun. Ages 8-11. Book on 020 7928 3232. For more information visit whatson.bfi.org.uk

Sun 10 Sep

Low Tide River Wade, 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

Pirate Family Rave, The Bedford, Balham, SW12 9HD 2-4.30pm. World famous, award winning, Glastonbury Festival performing, family rave sensation Big Fish Little Fish will be throwing the ultimate family event in wonderful Balham. For more information and to book visit www.bigfishlittlefishevents. co.uk

The Ugly Five

35th Open Day, Sydenham Hill Wood, SE26 6LS 11am-4pm. There will be slices of cake and a tombola to raise money for Sydenham Hill Wood’s wildlife, as well as guided walks and pond dipping events, and a live performance by local folk musicians. For more information visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

Thurs 14 Sep

Bat Walk, Myatts Fields Park, Camberwell, SE5 9LP 7.25pm. Join Lambeth Council’s Ecology Officer, Dr Iain Boulton for an evening bat walk on the search for the bats in the park.You’ll use

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‘The Ugly Five’ has been launched in partnership with Tusk, the pioneering charity that supports the people and wildlife of Africa. Meet the latest classic picture book characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.You’ve probably heard about the ‘big five’ in Africa. Now meet Wildebeest and Warthog, Spotted Hyena, Lappet-Faced Vulture and Marabou Stork. People call them ‘The Ugly Five’, but Donaldson and Scheffler have set out to show that they’re a lot more interesting. Funny and heart-warming, ‘The Ugly Five’ is a joy to read aloud or to yourself. A celebration of creatures that are often unloved, the book stars creatures who rejoice in their ugliness, though their babies tell them they’re perfect just the way they are. ‘The Ugly Five’ will be released on 7 September and will be available online and from selected high street retailers from £8.99. There will also be an exhibition in celebration of the author, Julia Donaldson and the illustrator, Axel Scheffler’s work. ‘A World Inside a Book: Gruffalos, Dragons and other Creatures’ is an interactive exhibition which will take place at Discover Children’s Centre, Stratford on 21 October. For more information please visit www.discover.org.uk. 8

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Tower Bridge. There they will create an amazing sight at midday as Tower Bridge will lift, almost fully, and the barges parade into the Pool of London. For more information visit www.totallythames.org

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bat detectors to try and detect them and, hopefully, spot a few. For more information and to book email manager@myattsfieldspark. info

Thurs 14 – Sun 17 Sep Peckham Festival, Various Locations

Join in to celebrate creative and cultural Peckham. There will be performances, films, workshops, walks and talks, art activities, exhibitions and more. For more information and to see what’s on and where visit www. bermondseystreetfestival.org.uk

Fri 15 Sep

September Storytelling, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA 11am-12noon. Tis the season for harvesting. Go down to the garden and see what might be ready to eat and enjoy some tasty tales whilst you’re there. Under 5s. Free. For more information and to book email education@ brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk

Sat 16 Sep

Bermondsey Street Festival, Various Locations The very best in food with South London Beats and dancing alongside family entertainment and a street full of craft stalls. For more information and to see what’s on and where visit www. bermondseystreetfestival.org.uk

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

Family Activities, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP 10.30am-4pm. Join in some fun, hands-on family activities at Tower Bridge. Admission charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.towerbridge. org.uk

Herne Hill, SE24 0PA

2-5pm. The Ginger Fete will be a celebration of all things ginger. It will feature gingery edibles, a giant ginger tea party, gingery stories like the story of the ginger bread man, Gingery face painting, traditional games, dancing and crafts. For more information and to book visit www. brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk

Open House London, Hyde Park, W2 2UH 11am-3pm. Explore the eco-friendly Education Centre and beautiful, private nature gardens with hourly tours between 12noon and 2pm, there will be free children’s activities running all day including art and crafts and pond dipping sessions. For more information and to book visit www.royalparks.org.uk

Sun 17 Sep

Life’s a Parade, The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN 11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. Take part in a procession through Florence and draw the amazing people, costumes, animals and instruments you see along the way. Ages 5-11. Places are limited and allocated on arrival. Free, donations welcome. For more information visit www.nationalgallery.org.uk

London Open House, South London Botanical Institute, SE24 9AQ 1-5pm. Go along to visit the house and garden, and learn more about the Institute’s founder, botany and eat delicious tea and cake. Free. No booking necessary. For more information visit www.slbi.org.uk

Scruffs Dog Show, Streatham Common, SW16 3EN Go along to this annual fun show for Streatham’s dogs. For times and more information visit www. streathamcommon.org

Blast Off!, The Albany, Deptford, SE8 4AG 2-5pm. Calling all aliens, earthlings and astronauts – join in for an out of this world intergalactic Disco Kids! Put on your best space wear and blast up a dance storm with DJ Jean Genie plus live dancers, video art and much more! For more information and to book visit www.thealbany. org.uk

Thames Sailing Barge Parade, Various Locations From 12noon. The Thames Sailing Barges will lock out of West India Dock and head up river towards

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Family Theatre Guide The Snow Queen at the Polka Once upon a time, there were two inseparable friends, Kai and Gerda. They did everything together, but one cold night, Kai fell under the spell of the evil Snow Queen and was whisked away on a sleigh to her icy palace. Join The Polka Theatre for an exciting winter tale of fun, friendship and discovery as Gerda embarks on her epic journey to rescue Kai from the clutches of the Snow Queen. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story comes thrillingly alive as Polka’s Main Stage is transformed into a winter wonderland. The Snow Queen is recommended for the whole family aged 5+. All Ages Welcome shows are also available, check out the website, www.polkatheatre.com, for details. ‘The Snow Queen will be at the Polka Theatre from 17 November to 4 February. For tickets, call 020 8543 4888 or visit the website at www.polkatheatre.com.

Family Theatre

Nativity! The Musical

Your favourite festive film is now a major new musical adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films. 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 yuletide joy, Nativity! The Musical features all of the favourite sing-a-long hits from the films including Sparkle and Shine and a whole host of new songs filled with the spirit of Christmas. It’s the perfect feelgood comedy for all the family. Nativity! The Musical is on at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith from 13 - 17 December. Tickets are available from the Box Office on 08442 494 300. For more information, visit www.nativitythemusical.com.

Unicorn Theatre The Unicorn Theatre’s new season is now on sale with plenty of exciting and original new shows and the return of some muchloved favourites. Laika is a new show about a boy, his astronaut mum and Laika, the first dog in space. It’s a moving sci-fi adventure, inventively and beautifully told using

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Family Theatre

7 Oct

18 Oct – 11 Feb

Handa’s Surprise

My Brother, My Sister and Me

A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation. Ages 2+.

Greenwich Theatre

Family theatre guide Albany Deptford Box Office: 020 8692 4446 24 Sep

Storyteller, Storyteller

With just a pocketful of magic and fun and a lot of strange noises but no words, these Storytellers take the audience on a trip into mad worlds that exist only in their heads. Ages 3+.

Canada Water Culture Space SE16 Box Office: 020 8692 4446 23 Sep

Storyteller, Storyteller

Box Office: 020 8858 7755 24 Sep

The Hunting of the Snark

Side-splittingly funny, joyful, fast-paced and bursting with a soundtrack of witty songs by an award-winning songwriter, The Hunting of the Snark is a tour de force that‘ll delight, excite and entertain.

1 Oct What happens when Enjoy two children’s The Sandman storytellers arrive the show! A contemporary ballet at the same inspired by the Hans And don’t place at the Christian Andersen forget to say same time to tale of Ole Lukøje and you saw it in tell their stories? features an original 1 Oct Primary A head to head score by composer Tim Tortoise and Rabbit that leads to a Times! Mountain. Ages 7+. Three Feathers brings a feast of clowning, fresh twist on a classic tale 23 Oct physical silliness and some in an original show inspired magical storytelling, that’s what! The Three Musketeers by children. This interactive, Ages 3+. Chaos, mayhem and stupidity multi-sensory retelling features reign supreme as children’s original music, puppetry, comedy trio the Three Half bubbles and more. Ages 3+. Pints swish their swords, buff their boots and flourish their feathers in their most ridiculous adventure yet. Ages 5+. Win Tickets to Mini Maestro Family Concerts Conductor John Landor and the London Musical Arts Orchestra have been thrilling young audiences with their Saturday afternoon Mini Maestro Family Concerts at the famous church of St Martin-in-the-Fields over the last 11 years. These creative, educational and fun events are full of lots of opportunities to get close-up to the orchestra, meet the friendly musicians, sing, clap and even conduct! The first three concerts of their 2017-18 series begin on 23 September with ‘Spring’ and ‘Summer’ from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, on 21 October there’s Mozart’s famous ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’ and on 18 November you can enjoy the brilliance of some of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. All the concerts run from 4.30-5.30pm and take place at St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. For more information visit www.lmaorchestra.com/mini-maestro To win one of four Family Tickets (2 adults and 2 children) to one of these concerts, tell us the name of one of the composers featured in the series. Send your answer along with your name, age, address, school and telephone number to Mini Maestro Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or email your answer to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Mini Maestro’ as the subject by 22 September.

Polka Theatre, Wimbledon Box Office: 020 8543 4888 29 Sep – 15 Oct

Child of the Divide

Summer 1947 and 16 million people are on the move between India and the newlyformed Pakistan. Amid the upheaval young Pali’s fingers slip from his father’s hand, and his destiny changes forever. Ages 7-14.

30 Sep – 1 Oct

Handa’s Surprise

Physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate production with audience participation. Go along and share in the magical tangerine surprise. Ages 2-6.

In a quest to find breakfast for his friend Robin, little Acorn embarks on an adventure that takes him to the edge of his world and beyond. Ages 3-6.

4 Sept - 8 Oct ‘17

The Old Vic SE1 Box Office: 08448 717 628 7 Sep – 5 Oct

Tales from the Shed

Chickenshed’s vibrant, interactive show is full of colourful puppets, live songs and enchanting stories, and is perfect for young children.

15 Oct – 5 Nov

Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax

Adapted for the stage by David Greig with music and lyrics by Charlie Fink, Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax is a brilliant riot of eye-popping colour, gorgeous puppetry and infectious music to enchant adults and children alike.

Underbelly Festival, Southbank Box Office: www. underbellyfestival.com Until 24 Sep

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall

Celebrating 5 years of baby boogieing on London’s Southbank, join our resident dj-mumma, Monski Mouse and her Dancers for 50 minutes bopping family fun. Ages 0-5.

Unicorn SE1 Box Office: 020 7645 0560 24 Sep – 12 Nov

Laika

A moving sci-fi adventure, inventively and beautifully told using puppetry, movement and music. Ages 6-12.

1 Oct – 5 Nov

Beowulf

6 – 8 Oct

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This playful new Polka show is based on conversations with young children about their own sibling relationships, and has been designed to keep children aged 2–5 enthralled throughout.

An exciting, adventurous and atmospheric new interpretation of the longest surviving epic poem 1inOCT Old– 5 NOV English, performed with live music. Ages 8-13.

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UK Theatre Awards Voting has begun to find the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre 2017. This is an opportunity for audiences to celebrate their local theatre and all they do for their local communities. The winners of this year’s award will be decided by a public vote running

until 12noon on 19 September. Vote now for a chance to win £200 of Theatre Tokens. This year there are more than 175 venues across the country competing to take home the coveted title. The 12 regional and national winners of the vote will be announced on 29 September. The overall winner of the award will be announced at the UK Theatre Awards on Sunday 15 October. This year’s ceremony will again take place at London’s historic Guildhall. For more information about the UK Theatre Awards, to vote and to book tickets visit www.uktheatre.org.

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puppetry, movement and music running from 24 September – 12 November and suitable for ages 6–12. Also this autumn is a new contemporary staging of Beowulf, an exciting, adventurous and highly atmospheric modern interpretation with live music. Beowulf runs from 1 October - 5 November for ages 8-13. Back by popular demand, BOING! is a dazzling show about trying to sleep on Christmas Eve. The show sold out last year so early booking is recommended. BOING! is running from 22 November – 31 December and is aimed at ages 2–6. The Unicorn’s biggest ever hit, The Velveteen Rabbit also returns for Christmas. A very shy toy rabbit longs for nothing more than to become real. The show runs from 17 November - 31 December and is suitable for absolutely everyone aged 5 and over. Finally, next spring sees the premiere of Tim Crouch’s exquisite new play Beginners. Three families are trapped in a holiday cottage over summer. The children are bored. The adults are down the pub. So far, so normal. Don’t miss this moving story that reminds its audiences that the adult we’ll become, and the child we were, stays with us wherever we go. Running from 20 March – 15 April, Beginners is suitable for ages 9+. For more information and for the full programme visit www. unicorntheatre.com.

London Film Festival The BFI London Film Festival is returning from 4-15 October. The Festival sees hundreds of new UK and international films screened at more than fifteen locations across the capital for the UK’s leading, and most prestigious, film event. One of the regular highlights of the festival is the Family Strand. The Family Gala is The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales which is an outstanding, laugh-aminute animation guaranteed to appeal to adults as much as it will children. For more information and a full programme, visit www.bfi.org.uk/lff

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September Harvest Festival, Brixton Windmill, SW2 5EU 1-5pm. As part of Open House weekend, the friends of Windmill Gardens are hosting a special Harvest Festival. Enjoy live music, plenty of fun and games for children, adult workshops and animals from the Brixton City Farm. For more information visit www.brixtonwindmill.org

Growing Up Club, The Albany, Deptford, SE8 4AG 2-3pm. Enjoy indoor and outdoor craft and gardening activities: dig, grow, play and discover before or after watching a show in the theatre. Ages 2+. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.thealbany.org.uk

Sat 23 Sep

Foreshore Festival, Westminster Boat House, Putney Embankment, SW15 10am. A fun family day at Putney Embankment to celebrate recreation on the river,

environmental activities on the foreshore, and awareness of the risks around this unique and outstanding natural asset threading through our capital. Free. For more information visit www. totallythames.org

Alice’s Hogwarts Read-Along, Waterstones, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5EJ 3pm. Enjoy a re-read of the Harry Potter series at this Harry Potter Book club. This week will be Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. With tea and biscuits. Free. For more information and to book visit www.waterstones.com

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4.30pm. Go on an exciting journey with London Musical Arts Ensemble through spring and summer from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, with barking dogs, chattering birds, raging storms and all the glories of nature. For more information and to book visit www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org

Owl Masks, Horniman Museum, SE23 3PQ 1.30-2.15pm and 2.45-3.30pm. Owls live on the Horniman Nature Trail. Learn how to make a wonderful mask to look just like our feathery friends. Charges apply, buy your tickets on the day from the Ticket Desk. For more information visit www.horniman. ac.uk

From 10am. The Dulwich Park Fun Run is a family fun event organised by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust with support from the CFTwo Fundraising Group. There will be a 10km and 5km run, and 1 mile Scooterthon and Kids Fun Run. For more information and to sign up visit www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk

Sat 23 – Sun 24 Sep

Design Circus, The Department Store, Brixton, SW9 8FR 11am-5pm. Bringing all the fun of the fair, this interactive market showcases the finest designers, free-thinkers and makers from their vast creative armoury. Expect roaming performance, installation and workshops. Ticketed event. For more information visit www. londondesignfestival.com

Sat 23 – Sat 30 Sep

Surbiton Festival, Various Locations There will be lots of stalls, entertainments, a procession, live music, freshly cooked food, friends, festivities and fun. For more information visit www. surbitonfestival.co.uk

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Cook Home Made Fish Fingers The RNLI – the charity that saves lives at sea - is encouraging people across the UK to cook up a fish supper for friends and family and make a donation to this worthy cause. The Fish Supper is the RNLI’s annual campaign to raise money for the crew members who voluntarily give up dinner time with their families to respond to emergencies at sea. Fish Supper takes place between 13 and 15 October, but you can hold your dinner party on any date suitable for you. RNLI and their friends at Farmdrop, the ethical grocer have given us a recipe for fish fingers for you to try. Homemade fish fingers are super quick and easy to rustle up, a perfect dish to get your kids involved with. Farmdrop’s sustainable fillets of lemon sole from Lyme Bay Reserve have the most incredible delicate taste and tender flesh, the perfect base for a crunchy, herby breadcrumb coating. If you can’t get lemon sole fillets, you can use another sustainably caught white fish. We tried it with cod which worked well.

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Ingredients

180g white bread 1 lemon 2 lemon sole fillets 2 eggs 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme 75g plain flour a pinch of salt and pepper

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Preheat the oven to 200°C and lightly brush a flat baking tray with oil. Tear the bread into small chunks and blitz into breadcrumbs in a food processor. Tip the crumbs into a shallow dish, then mix in the dried herbs, the zest from the lemon and a pinch of salt and pepper. Slice your fish fillets into chunky fingers, around 2 inches thick. Crack the eggs into another shallow dish and lightly beat then pour the flour into a third shallow dish. Take a fish finger and dip into the beaten egg. Shake off the excess egg then dredge through the flour and shake. Dip in the egg again before coating with the breadcrumbs. Transfer your breaded fish finger to the baking tray and repeat with the rest. Bake your fish fingers for around 15 minutes, until the crumbs are golden and the fish inside flakey and delicate. Squeeze over the juice from half the lemon.

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You can use any leftover bread you have lying around to make your breadcrumbs - white, brown, seeded, sourdough or even brioche. In fact, bread that’s a little past it’s best (stale not mouldy) makes the best breadcrumbs so think before you throw away the end of that French stick.

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Design the Primary Times Christmas Card! Every year, we at Primary Times send out thousands of Christmas cards and we’d like you to help us create the picture for this year’s card. It can be any picture you like to do with Christmas in some way.You might like to make it Father Christmas, a snowman, Rudolf with his red nose or maybe a nativity scene. You can draw or paint your picture on an A4 or A5 piece of card or paper. Our picture shows our card from last year which was designed for us by Sanuli Athauola from White Meadows Primary School. Send your entry along with your name, age, address, school and telephone number to: Christmas Card Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or you can scan it and email your entry to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Christmas Card’ as the subject by Friday 3 November. Teachers and schools are very welcome to send in a whole class’s entries in a single envelope.The winner will see their design used for the Primary Times Christmas card and will also receive fifty copies of the card with envelopes. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

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Win a Signed Chelsea Ladies FC Shirt To celebrate the start of Chelsea Ladies’ new season in their new home, we’re giving away a signed Chelsea Ladies shirt! Chelsea Ladies will begin the new FA WSL season at their new home, Kingsmeadow, with a game against Bristol City Women on Sunday 24 September. The Ladies will groundshare with AFC Wimbledon at Kingsmeadow following a successful five years at Staines Town, in which time Emma Hayes’ side has turned professional, lifted its first major silverware with the FA Cup and FA WSL titles in 2015 and participated in two consecutive Champions League campaigns. Season tickets for the new campaign, priced £42 for adults and £21 for juniors and concessions, can be purchased by visiting www.chelseafc.com/tickets.

To have a chance at winning a signed shirt, just tell us where the Chelsea Ladies new base is. Send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Chelsea Ladies Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Chelsea Ladies‘ as the subject by Friday 22 September. 4 Sept - 8 Oct ‘17

An Interview with Lauren Child Primary Times have been talking to Lauren Child, the new Waterstones’ Children’s Laureate. A writer and illustrator, she is best known for the Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort series. She has received numerous awards and was given an MBE in 2010 for her services to literature. Her latest book in the Charlie and Lola series, ‘A Dog With Nice Ears’, is due to be released on 28 September.

nine years old, and as soon as I finished it, I read it all over again. Another is Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking. I loved her because she was a child like no other. She was a girl and she was funny and there weren’t enough books about funny girls in those days. She’s very courageous and doesn’t really care what people think about her in the best possible way. She doesn’t worry about what she’s wearing and doing and she is able to be herself.

How does it feel to be the new Waterstones’ Children’s Laureate?

When you were growing up did you feel you could be yourself like Pippi Longstocking?

It is a great honour but it’s also a great responsibility. It feels slightly unreal too, partly because my career began almost 20 years ago, exactly the time Quentin Blake was the first Children’s Laureate. Quentin was a huge influence on my becoming an illustrator. I loved his illustrations really before I knew who he was as a person. There was the Grimble and the illustrations from Betsy Byers 18th Emergency, my favourite book as a child. And I remember watching him on television back in the days when the BBC had a programme called Jackanory. It was so wonderful to see live drawing as the story was told, and in fact Quentin Blake was the first illustrator I realised was an actual real person. It was so different in those days.You didn’t have the same chance to meet authors and illustrators as you do now.

What do you plan to do as Laureate?

I’m interested in championing children’s creativity and I want to encourage children to spend a little of their time looking, listening and making things because they’re driven to create. I’ll be starting a blog soon called ‘Staring Into Space’ where I’m going to hopefully help inspire that. I also want to champion reading and drawing for pleasure and to elevate children’s book illustration to the level of other art forms. I think illustration is seen as something less than fine art, and writing for children as slightly less than writing for adults. I think we can be a little bit patronising about it. That’s a shame, because we know that literature is life-changing for children and the first art we really get up close to is in books. That’s where we begin with reading and storytelling. We do children a disservice if we can’t see and celebrate its power. I also want to talk about diversity, as inclusivity is really important to me. There aren’t enough books written by and about people of all kinds of backgrounds and culture. It’s important because if as a child you don’t see yourself on the front cover of a book then how do you feel part of society?

Which books, authors and illustrators are your main inspirations? I have so many. When I was a child I loved The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I remember reading it when I was about

No. I was terrible at being myself. I was very self conscious and worried about what people were thinking - am I wearing the right thing, am I saying the right thing? All of my characters in my books now are at least moving in the direction of being themselves.

How important do you think it is for children to daydream and stare out of the window?

I think it’s vital.You can’t come up with anything without a certain amount of boredom, because boredom is the beginning of invention. Solving problems and letting your mind wander and find the edges of something. It’s how you get to an inspired place and become creative. When I get really stuck in my own work now, I go out and look around at things. I go to the cinema, an art gallery, I put on the radio, I tune into people’s conversations.You hear these amazing things. And when I hear or see something interesting I write it down.You end up with notebooks full of interesting things.

What are you working on now?

I’m writing a chapter book for younger readers, for around six to nine-year-olds. It’s very, very illustrated because I missed drawing so much when I was writing my Ruby Redfort series. So - lots of drawings. My new Charlie and Lola book A Dog With Nice Ears is coming out in the Autumn. It was inspired by looking at all the dogs in the park near our home with my daughter and imagining what kind of dog we would like to have.

Do you have any advice for children that are starting to write?

My advice would be to write what you enjoy.You need to write about something that interests you. It might be something funny that you see out of the window or something that you’ve imagined or about your family.You’ve got to enjoy what you’re writing or you won’t be able to carry on.You’ve got to let things develop, listen, and watch how people talk and interact. Dig deep into your own memory and try and tap into how things feel.

Lauren Child’s latest book in the Charlie and Lola series, ‘A Dog With Nice Ears’, is published by Orchard Books on 28 September and will be available from high street bookstores and online at a recommended priced of £12.99.

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Extra-curricular Activities

Not all learning takes place in the classroom, and it’s often in after school clubs that your child discovers something they are passionate for and may even want to pursue as a career. Extracurricular clubs also open your child up to new friendship groups as well as potentially being beneficial to their mainstream education.

7. Discipline

We all respond to discipline in different ways. Some thrive under supervision and strict rules whereas others find this limiting and hard to work under. Make sure to find out what disciplinary structures are in place at each school and determine which would work most effectively with your child.

The end of the summer holidays marks the beginning of the latest adventure in your child’s life – choosing a secondary school. This task doesn’t have to be a chore however. You and your child can work together to find the perfect place for them to learn, explore and grow. Here is a list of Primary Times’ top ten tips for choosing a school. 1.

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Even if you think you know which school you want to send your child to, it’s important to visit a few just in case, even if it’s just to reaffirm your original choice. Even the best schools can suit some children more than others. Once you have a list of schools in your area, check to make sure each one is logistically possible – does your child meet the entry requirements? Will they be able to travel there easily? Obviously it’s a good idea to visit all the schools you’re thinking of sending your child to. Pay special attention to the environment – you know your child better than anyone so you know best what working atmosphere is most effective for them. Chat to students as well as teachers. It’s good to know that the people teaching want to be there, but if you want a more honest perception of the school you’re more likely to get it from the students. One of the most important things to look for is whether they’re happy – a happy child inevitably means a better education.

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Grades and Statistics

With all the statistics floating around about schools, it’s hard to know which to trust. Ultimately these reports aren’t everything, especially as their conclusions are usually based on a few days in a school, but they are all still worth looking at. There is a great resource on the government’s performance information website (head to www.gov.co.uk) which gives a detailed and clear analysis of schools in your area. Of course it’s important to look at the grades the school has been achieving, remember to look at the overall statistics as opposed to just the ones from recent history. Final exam results may depend more on the calibre of the original than anything else but tables which purport to show ‘added value’ also have their drawbacks. Each school year can fluctuate significantly depending on the mix of students, so just because results have gone up/down in the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean the overall standard of teaching has. Look at the general pattern of results and compare these to others in the area.

Word of Mouth

Chat to other parents and locals about the different schools. They may know things (both good and bad) which the schools themselves may not have mentioned. It’s always good to hear from other parents what they wish they had/hadn’t done in hindsight and which questions they wish they’d asked. 16

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Where will your child be happiest?

If your child needs SEN support or struggles in a certain area, what structures are in place to aid them and to make sure they don’t fall behind? Although this shouldn’t dramatically affect your choice, it is worth taking into consideration. If your child finds making friends difficult then you don’t want to make moving schools harder with the added aspect of socialising. However this could also be a good opportunity for your child to boost their social skills, so it’s worth chatting it through to decide what is best. When going to open days or evenings make sure to note your child’s initial reaction and how this changes over the course of the event. Ultimately if your child is happy then that’s the best outcome, and hopefully that will be reflected in their results as well. Above all remember not to worry – despite what the media may say, the standard of our secondary schools is still very high and in many cases getting higher. You are simply picking the best environment to unlock your child’s potential.

Why Choose Ark Evelyn Grace Academy? Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is part of the Ark Group of schools. It is a caring and progressive school, with a broad and balanced curriculum to enrich and shape the future of its students, preparing them for university and work. The Academy is housed in a state of the art building and has excellent academic and sporting facilities with a 3G pitch. At Ark Evelyn Grace Academy they teach character building qualities such as resilience, confidence, responsibility, integrity, curiosity and eloquence. The school is driven by three core values - Excellence, Endeavour and Self Discipline. Students flourish in a number of disciplines including the arts, sports and academia. Evelyn Grace provides a range of support focusing on personal and social development both in school and in the wider community. The Academy provides a rich and diverse curriculum with a particular focus on the core subjects of Maths, English and Science as well as the humanities, arts and sport. This includes Computer Science and Mandarin. Students get a broad and rich education and the curriculum is extremely rigorous, with regular assessments to track and inform student progress. Evelyn Grace’s enrichment opportunities include Portuguese classes, Duke of Edinburgh, a choir, a brass band, dance sessions and basketball to name but a few. The academy’s sports facilities are excellent and team achievements are extremely impressive. Evelyn Grace will be having opening mornings on 25-27 September and an open evening on 28 September. For more information visit www.evelyngraceacademy.org.

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St Saviour’s A Level Stars

It has been another bumper year for sixth form students at St Saviour’s and St Olave’s School. The CE girls’ school at the top of the Old Kent Rd has seen its students gain places at a wide variety of top-flight institutions to read medicine, architecture, law and computer science amongst others. Head Girls, Princess Imoru and Oyin Akinsanya will be reading medicine at Birmingham and Leicester respectively and Bolu Soyebo will be reading Law at Oxford. Four girls are proving that Computer Science is not just a “male” subject - Hannah Voong, Kim-Anh Vu, Neriah Osie-Ampem and Adiam Daniel will be off to Kings, Leicester and Oxford Brookes to specialise in this fast growing science subject. Head of Sixth Form, John Breslin, told Primary Times, “For such a small cohort, our students achieve great results and in such a wide variety of subjects. We have “punched above our weight” for many years, with students achieving places on the best courses and at the most prestigious universities. This year is no different and our outcomes reflect on the hard work of staff and students alike.” About fifty per cent of the A levels were A*-B grade. Overall, four out of five A levels were graded “C” or above. Particular praise

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should go to the Drama staff where all nine students achieved a minimum of Double Distinction on their BTEC Performing Arts course with four students achieving double starred distinctions – the BTEC equivalent of two A* grades.

Conisborough College

Conisborough College develops young people who are proud of themselves and want to make a positive contribution to the community. The staff are committed to providing an excellent standard of education with every possible opportunity for the young people to thrive.

Conisborough is constantly looking for new ways to involve parents and carers in their children’s education. The school works closely with the PTA to ensure that it is offering an educational experience that is both engaging and rewarding and believes that achievement in all areas of school life should be rewarded and celebrated. The school’s wide range of enrichment activities ensures that students are fully engaged both inside and outside of the classroom. The school has a fully established partnership with Colfe’s who work together with Conisborough on a range of projects. In addition the highest achieving students can secure scholarships to the sixth form at Colfe’s.

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The school’s aims are to aspire for the very best outcomes and to be an outstanding, inclusive school that serves its local community, to believe that there is no limit to what can be achieved through working together in developing a learning community and to succeed in all areas of school life, including extra-curricular activities.

Prendergast Ladywell School

Prendergast Ladywell School is a fantastic school for girls and boys from 11-16. The staff believe that all students can achieve excellence. The school supports students to make the right choices for their futures - they are determined to equip all the students with the scholarly knowledge, academic skills, and personal confidence to enable pupils to be successful. Prendergast Ladywell cares about all the students it serves and encourages them to play an active role in their school community - to work hard and achieve, to be resilient in the face of challenges and to be ambitious for themselves. It’s an exciting time to join Prendergast Ladywell School. It is rapidly improving and has strong leadership, it provides a high quality curriculum focused on academic challenge with a culture that cares, and it is determined to support students’ choices to enable them to build their futures.

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Harris Academy Bermondsey

Harris Academy Bermondsey are #ProudToBeHAB of their 12 girls from Year 7 who have been chosen to join the HAB student leadership team. At Harris Academy Bermondsey, Student Leaders are an important part of school life in many ways. The 50-strong student leadership team is made up of girls from Years 7-10 who show visitors around the school, for example, and run tours for parents and prospective students on open days. Lyndsay Harris, Assistant Principal, told Primary Times, “It’s our girls who really ‘sell’ the academy so having a group of leaders who are confident about doing this is important.” HAB Student Leaders work as part of the community to help new students learn all about school life and to feel settled quickly. HAB know how daunting it can be to join a new school so their Student Leaders work hard to make new HAB girls feel welcome. To join the team, each girl in Year 7 had to complete an application form explaining why she wanted to be a student leader and what she would bring to the team. The academy were looking for girls who were ‘proud to be HAB’, who can communicate well with adults and children and have a good knowledge of what the academy offers. HAB had 60 applicants for 12 places in Year 7. Training was given to each of the girls, allowing them to help put people at ease and to encourage conversation.

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Oasis Academy Coulsdon

In 2015/16 Oasis Academy Coulsdon celebrated its best ever set of GCSE results, they were judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in a March inspection and were the proud winners of the Croydon Council ‘School of the Year’ Award. Student achievements continue to improve year on year and are a reflection of the school’s journey. Oasis very much hopes that you will want to join the family and become outstanding with them. Oasis has high expectations for all in terms of academic achievement, attitude and appearance. The school’s strong ethos of family and inclusion, as well as its pastoral system, provides students with an exceptional level of care, guidance and support. Great emphasis is placed on developing the essential character traits needed to be successful in life, all embedded through a holistic education. It is important to Oasis that students leave as well roundedindividuals and therefore as well as expecting academic excellence to achieve the best results they can, Oasis encourages its students to participate fully in enrichment opportunities, be leaders and role models, present a professional and mature attitude to work at all times and contribute to the Academy and wider community. This develops confident and resilient individuals. An ex-student praised the Academy staff saying, “instead of just congratulating me on my efforts and achievements, you set the bar higher pushing me to do better than I ever imagined I could do.” For more information, visit www.oasisacademycoulsdon.org.

Ark Globe Academy is an all-through academy for 3 to 18 year olds in Elephant and Castle, Southwark. The academy has set, as its mission, to prepare its students for university and to be leaders in their community. It has the highest aspirations for every child. The recent Ofsted inspection judged the academy as outstanding for the behaviour and safety of pupils, leadership and management and Early Years provision. The academy is celebrating its Principal Matt Jones’ fifth year in post at Ark Globe Academy and its results are consistently above the national averages at all key stages. These continue to improve. The school celebrated its first student to go to Oxbridge after the Sixth Form opened only 2 years ago. In support of its strong academic programme, Ark Globe Academy has a unique enrichment and careers exposure programme, which has been designed to give every student the chance of exploring different professional career pathways and to get handson experience with tailored sessions in various businesses and organisations which has proven to be successful on every occasion. One student even managed to chair a debate between Southwark council candidates during the 2015 election.

Proud winners of the Croydon Council Award 2015

Open Evening

Wednesday 20th September 2017 Year 7 entry September 2018

5.00pm-8.00pm (last entry at 7.30pm) Principal’s talk: 5.30pm & 6.30pm

Open Mornings

26th September, 3rd October and 17th October, 8.45-10am (bookable tours only)

Ark Globe Academy has set its purpose to promote social justice in a fair society where everyone will have equal opportunities to determine their own future, and the academy has put this aim at the top of their work. For more information, visit www.arkglobeacademy. org or attend an open day in October.

Secondary School Open Events Wednesday 4 October 2017 Thursday 5 October 2017 Saturday 7 October 2017 Tuesday 10 October 2017

9:00am - 10:30am 5:00pm - 7:00pm 9:30am - 11:30am 9:00am - 10:30am (Tours only)

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Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich

Sedgehill School

Harris Boys’ Academy, which opened in 2009, aims to provide a happy and successful education for local families. It is an all-boys school for ages 11–16 with a thriving co-educational Sixth Form. Harris combines the traditional values of discipline, respect and good behaviour with contemporary best practice in teaching, learning and technology. There is a focus on the development of students as individuals, with guidance by allowing honest, trusting and equal relationships to form.

At Sedgehill they have high standards and high expectations and are committed to ensuring that teaching and learning is of the highest quality. They expect all students to achieve their potential whilst acting at all times in line with Sedgehill’s core values.

This is a special Academy which is proud of its superb group of students, teachers and support staff. What makes Harris special goes far beyond the “outstanding” rating by Ofsted which the academy were delighted to achieve in 2011. At the heart of the success is an absolute belief in the ability of every student to shine – no matter what their background, ability or character. Harris will accept no excuses for being anything but the best they can be.

Sedgehill has state of the art facilities and provides an engaging and challenging curriculum which is designed to stretch and challenge all students to achieve their goals – to gain the grades required by top universities, to win places on high quality apprentice schemes or whatever other goals they may have. Students with additional needs receive specialist support from Sedgehill’s experienced inclusion team. The new Year 7 students are supported by a dedicated team as they begin their time at Sedgehill.

Harris has an excellent track record of GCSE performances including being in the top 10 all Boys’ Schools in England and Wales for progress. The academy offers every student the opportunity to broaden their horizons through an excellent choice of extracurricular activities on offer including science clubs, music groups, dance bands, a large selection of sports and much more. Harris aims to guide its students to be successful, knowledgeable, tolerant and ambitious people who will be an asset to the community. For more information visit www. harrisdulwichboys.org.uk.

From September 2017, Sedgehill will be working in partnership with the United Learning Group – a group of schools that aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. Under the direction of Jan Shadick and Clare Cassidy, the school’s new Executive Headteacher, Sedgehill will be looking to continue to make rapid improvements.

The school are committed to broadening the extracurricular experience of all students. Sports, music, dance, drama, art and Duke of Edinburgh clubs run regularly at lunch and after school. Sedgehill are particularly proud to be part of the Andrew Lloyd Webber programme under which all Year 7 students receive a violin and are taught how to play it.

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A Haberdashers education represents an ‘outstanding’ start with a wealth of advantages and opportunities that leads to over 80% of pupils attending university including the Russell Group. Pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem through their involvement in the school’s academic and extracurricular enrichment, adding value to their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

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Working together to build bright futures

HAKA enables pupils to achieve success by focusing on high-quality teaching, providing an engaging and stretching curriculum and focusing on each child as an individual to draw out their strengths and talents.

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HAKA is a school that is built on an ethos of tradition and innovation, respect and responsibility, collaboration and inclusion. It is these moral values that are instilled in pupils which enable them to both contribute and gain from school community and the communities in which they live. The school values the important relationships, collaborations and partnership between staff, pupils and parents so do attend their Open Evening on Tuesday 19 September from 5-8pm. The Academy pupils and staff look forward to meeting you. It will be HAKA’s privilege to work with you and your child along this exciting journey of their school career, to enable them to achieve the very best.

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Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy (HAKA) is a vibrant, diverse school community for ages 3-18 with an ethos that lies in values of high expectations, aspiration and ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. The school provides a happy and nurturing environment so that its pupils mature into wellrounded, healthy young people with a passion for learning. HAKA are pleased that Ofsted felt the same, judging the school as a ‘GOOD’ school in July 2017.

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St Thomas the Apostle College

St Thomas the Apostle College is a boys’ Catholic school with a mixed Sixth Form whose intake reflects the multi-faith community in which we live. In the summer of 2016 the College achieved its highest ever results placing it 11th in the entire country for Progress 8 with a score of 0.91 and 82% of students achieving 5 A*-C grades including English and Maths. September 2016 saw St Thomas open its first ever coeducational Sixth Form allowing the school to continue to value long established relationships with students and further their academic development. Highly personalised UCAS and interview support has meant that every single St Thomas student now has an offer to study at a university or to follow an apprenticeship. One student has been accepted to study Molecular Engineering at Chicago University having been awarded a Sutton Trust bursary. Look behind St Thomas’ outstanding results and you will also find a school that nurtures the unique talents of all of its students. In 2016, Dominic Mensah was selected to represent Great Britain at the European Gymnastics Championships, Ademola Lookman signed for Everton FC and the year 9 football team became South London Champions.

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The school’s achievements have been recognised on a national level, including being awarded the TES UK Secondary School of the Year 2017. The judges observed that “this outstanding school manages to nurture the unique talents of its students alongside rigorous teaching and high expectations.” Eamon Connelly, Head Teacher of St Thomas was honoured and delighted to be the recipient of the UK Secondary Headteacher Award, which he said was “a fitting testament to the hard work and dedication of all my staff and of the students themselves.” Mr Connelly also told Primary Times, “we know how challenging it can be trying to choose the right school for your son but, if you do choose to send your son to St Thomas the Apostle College, we hope that this will be the start of a long, happy association between your family and our school community - an association that will culminate in success at GCSE, as well as opportunities to progress on to A-levels and the world of work.”

James Allen’s Girls’ School

When you begin your life as a JAGS girl you join a community which combines extraordinary tradition with a forward-looking approach. The oldest girls’ school in London, James Allen Girls’ School strives for excellence in everything, developing scholarly young women who gain top academic results and places at top institutions. But there is nothing pompous or old fashioned about a JAGS education. Go and visit JAGS and you will meet future doctors and engineers in the labs, Oxbridge scholars in the library and the next generation of politicians and diplomats in the school’s lecture theatre. But these same girls will also be volunteers in charity placements at the weekends, will sing loudly in the gospel choir or tap dance across a stage. The portrait of JAGS’ founder, James Allen, hangs on the main school corridor. The same man who had the vision to educate young women back in 1741, proudly declares beneath the painting that he was ‘Six feet high, skilful as skaiter, a jumper, athletic and

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11th highest achieving school in the country for progress

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James Allen’s Girls’ School welcomes girls from 4–18 years. Admission is primarily at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+ and is based upon assessment. There are occasionally chance vacancies available. Full bursaries are available at 11+ and 16+ as well as academic scholarships alongside sports, art and music scholarships. For information on admissions please visit www.jags.org.uk.

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Aiming for Excellence

Ark Walworth Academy is a local school for 11-18 year olds. They have an unshakeable belief in the immense potential of all pupils and focus relentlessly on high aspirations and high achievement. Every student has the opportunity to succeed. Walworth’s ethos includes belief in the power of praise and they have high expectations of everyone in the academy. Staff are determined that every child, after a seven-year education at Ark Walworth Academy, should have the skills and qualifications to go to university or to follow a career of their choice. Ofsted says, “The quality of care for students’ health and well-being is second to none.” On the atmosphere in the academy, Ofsted also commented, “Students behave well and all of them get on well together … students mature into confident young adults.” Ark Walworth Academy supports pupils even from before they start their time at the school. Induction days for new Year 7 pupils included a rocket building workshop, sponsored by the Institute of Physics, which helped establish tutor group relationships. Walworth works to enable pupils to follow the university or career path of their choice. In 2015-16 100% of the academy’s sixth form students received a place at the University of their choice with 35% now attending Russell Group universities. In 2016-17 all of their A Level students achieved their 3 or 4 A Levels. As Ofsted further declared, “Subject specialists are delivering sixth form lessons and learning is always good and much is outstanding… Sixth formers are happy to be at the academy, appreciating being in an environment where they are confident they will flourish.” Walworth’s open days are an opportunity for parents and students to see Ark Walworth Academy at work and get a real feel for their vibrant, exciting learning experiences. All visitors will have a tour of the Academy, see a range of lessons and meet key members of staff, including the Head of Year 7. Visits will include a talk from Walworth’s inspirational Principal Ms Yvonne Powell OBE.

Students Gain Exceptional Achievements

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich is a thriving school where students achieve exceptional results. They are in the top 1% in England for student progress according to Ofsted and have been in the top 3% for each of the past five years. Principal Carrie Senior told Primary Times, “Students will leave us academically successful, but we also want them to be well-rounded individuals with a highly developed social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Everything we do, from assemblies to afterschool activities, is designed to develop the values of courage, commitment, character and conscience, so our students leave us ready to take on the challenges of the world.” In 2016, students celebrated their best ever GCSE results with 80% gaining five or more passes at grades A*-C, including English and Maths. The academy’s 2017 results and details of open days can be seen at www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk. 26

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St Joseph’s College

St Joseph’s College, a De La Salle Catholic Boys school established in 1855, continues to provide an outstanding education for all its students. With an expansive curriculum, many enrichment opportunities and a dedicated staff, pupils have access to one of South London’s favourite and most successful schools. The last few months have been busy as the college has reintroduced the house system and appointed six new Heads of House. The new Year 7 students have already partaken in house activities throughout their two successful induction days. Over 100 students are involved in leadership through the houses and emphasis on peer and mentoring support is the key focus. With major renovation taking place over the summer, from the expanding of the cafeteria, addition of a coffee shop and cafe to the centralising of the college’s Sixth Form, the next few years promise to be exciting for both students and staff at St Joseph’s. Please see the advertisement on this page for details of the college’s Open Evening.

Burntwood School

Helen Dorfman, Principal of Burntwood School, told Primary Times, “Choosing a new school for our children can be a daunting experience. I always suggest that it is important to make a careful analysis of the breadth of curriculum offer, whether the school has a good record with regard to examination success and where progression for the youngsters to Higher Education is the norm.

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Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich is officially one of the best academies in England and Wales for student progress. We are in the top 3% of schools nationally and one of the best in London, according to the latest Department for Education figures. Come and see our academy for yourself at one of our open days and evenings. Monday

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A substantial Sixth Form is important, as these can offer a wider range of subjects and more flexibility of subject choice for the young person. A good school will also provide a wide range of sporting and extra-curricular activities as well as excellent dance, drama and music teaching. It is important that every child is treated as an individual and that the school works in partnership with the parents to encourage the very best from the young person. At Burntwood, we encourage our young women to be articulate, thoughtful individuals who are able to express their opinions whilst also being able to listen to and consider the views of others. It is my view that girls benefit greatly from a single sex education where they are free to develop and mature without the pressures of the presence of boys. Of course, this is not necessarily the best choice for every young women and we always recommend visiting a variety of styles of schools in order to compare and contrast and be secure that the school selected will best meet the needs of the young person. Whatever your choice of school, at Burntwood we wish you every success in supporting your child through this important transition.”

Respect for Learning

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Harris Academy South Norwood

Harris Academy South Norwood is “Outstanding” and students are justifiably proud of what they achieve. Students make rapid progress and reach high academic standards in many subjects, particularly in English and Mathematics. The quality of teaching is impressive. These are just a few of the many reasons why Harris Academy South Norwood provides the most exciting and promising future for your child. The teachers rally around a growing sense of what the professional learning leaders identify as #TheNorwoodWay. It is this attitude and high quality teaching from the staff that inspires students to do their best and make rapid progress. At Sixth Form level the academy boasts the highest A*/A % of any academy in the Harris Federation. Governed by an expert and diverse local governing body, supported by the Harris Federation consultants and with a supportive parent body, the academy of South and Upper Norwood is increasingly at the heart of their community in a way that has transformed the opportunities for young people in this area of London. Harris have a vibrant arts programme with performances every term and an annual art exhibition. The academy are exceptionally talented in basketball, dominating the league, Crystal Palace Football Club provides Harris with its football academy and the school has a gymnastic club working with the younger children. Rugby and athletics are also the academy’s heartbeat. On the very first day, students learn that they are ‘here to learn’, they ‘will have a positive attitude’ and that they ‘will make it happen’. These key attitudes underpin a real sense of independent learning, exemplary behaviour and individual success. All students learn to become leaders and grow into young adults of courtesy and ambition. Harris Academy South Norwood welcomes you to the academy in the near future. Remember to come to the next open evening.

A Broader Education

Last month, another cohort of Old Palace of John Whitgift students celebrated an outstanding set of A level results with 89% achieving A*- B grades and 52% achieving A*- B. As the girls look forward to their new life at university, they will find that Old Palace has equipped them with far more than just a fine academic education. When a pupil joins Old Palace she develops a strong sense of her place in the world. The world does not revolve around her but rather she is privileged to join the many distinguished women who have passed through its doors since the school was founded in 1889. An Old Palace education means more than excellent academic results. They have established a framework comprising of four guiding principles - Service, Skills and Knowledge, Courage and Emotional Intelligence. These values provide the foundation for each student’s education, whether they are in Nursery, Preparatory, Seniors or Sixth Form. No wonder Old Palace achieved the highest possible rating available in all categories in its recent ISI Inspection. Old Palace know that their unique single sex setting promotes self-confidence, uninhibited enquiry, intellectual rigour and genuine challenge so that girls are best-placed to take advantage of life in the 21st Century. Parents know that there is a requirement for their daughters to take greater responsibility for their own learning both in school and beyond. Old Palace prepare students for today’s world in which they will need to shape their own career. One where the ability to take initiative and shoulder responsibility will be key to their future success as members of society and create a foundation for personal fulfilment. If Old Palace sounds like the school for your daughter, visit them at their Senior School Open Day on Saturday 16 September at 9.30am. For more details and to register go to www.oldpalace. croydon.sch.uk.

What’s Better than a Day of Sport? A week of sport, that’s what! Sport Relief is back from 17-23 March. As well as The Mile, there’s a week of activities to choose from. It’s the ultimate ‘feel good, do good’ event for any school. It’s the perfect opportunity to have fun, bring the whole school community together, and teach your pupils about the real difference they can make to people’s lives. Put the date in the school calendar now and make sure your pupils don’t miss out. To get you off to a flying start, Primary Times has worked with Sport Relief to put together a free fundraising pack, full of ideas, posters, balloons and stickers. The pack also contains curriculum-linked resources to make sure that your Sport Relief event is also a time for your pupils to learn about the difference between their lives and the lives of others. Save the date and order your free primary fundraising pack at www.sportrelief. com/primarytimes. Last year thousands of schools and nurseries across the country got involved with anything from running a sponsored-mile to taking part in a 24 hour badminton tournament. Everyone had a great time and raised a staggering £6 million in the process. Michelle Golan, from Childs Hill Primary School in North London, sees Sport Relief as a great way for her pupils to learn about the wider world. She told Primary Times, “Our school believes it is extremely important to support Sport Relief. Our pupils always have lots of fun and work together to help improve the lives of those less fortunate than us. The materials produced by Sport Relief are really useful and inspiring, and help our pupils to see how their contributions can help change the lives of others forever.” 28

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Money raised by schools and nurseries for Sport Relief will help people living unimaginably tough lives on your doorstep in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries. So put the week 17-23 March, in the diary and order your free Fundraising Event Pack today at www.sportrelief.com/ primarytimes

It is an exciting time to join Ark All Saints Academy as the school moves into its fifth year. The school is now full with Year 7 to Year 11 scholars and the Year 11 scholars will be the first to take their GCSE exams this year.

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The Academy was judged to be Outstanding in its recent SIAMS report, which focused on the Christian character and ethos. The scholars’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development was particularly praised. In June 2015, the Academy received an overall grade of Good in its Ofsted report with Outstanding Behaviour and Safety of Scholars and Outstanding Leadership. Ofsted also noted the excellent progress that scholars make in all subjects and how proud they are to be part of the Ark All Saints Academy family. Outside of academic pursuits, the Academy offers all scholars a wide range of opportunities. These include the chance to star in theatre and musical performances and shows, residential trips, sports tours and many others. Ark All Saints Academy prides itself on treating every scholar as an individual with individual needs, strengths and talents. For more information, visit www.arkallsaintsacademy.org and go to one of the open events.

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In our latest ISI Inspection, we have achieved the highest rating available for Nursery, Preparatory & Seniors.

Old Palace is a unique school in an exceptional and inspiring historical setting in the heart of Croydon. We identify, encourage and nurture the special qualities of each and every girl entrusted to us. Our surroundings also stimulate girls to develop and flourish beyond the reach of a conventional education.

Open Days Autumn Term 2017 Seniors Saturday

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Wednesday Working Lunch

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Saturday

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Introduction to Y6/10+ Wednesday Working Open Morning 28 September 6.00pm-8.00pm 22 November 9.30am-11.00am

Saturday 7 October

Open Afternoon 2.00pm-4.00pm

Old Palace Preparatory is open throughout the academic year for personalised visits. Please contact the Registrar to arrange a visit to the School on a normal working day.

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Thursday 28th September - 9.30am (Principal’s talk at 10.00am)

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Alleyn Park, Dulwich, SE21 8SQ Kingsdale was described by Ofsted this year as “a harmonious environment where pupils learn how to be successful in modern Britain. The curriculum is broad and balanced, supporting pupils’ outstanding outcomes because of the chance pupils have to be successful in a range of subjects. Pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding because of the care and attention that staff pay to making pupils’ time in school productive and safe. Pupils’ time in school is enriched by the wide variety of opportunities they are offered in which they can develop and explore skills that match their aspirations.” Kingsdale is an Outstanding School in every area (Ofsted 2017) that provides exceptionally rich opportunities to challenge students of all abilities including providing options in Year 9 to study Triple Science, Latin, Economics and Psychology and the opportunity to study two languages from Year 7. Kingsdale attracts many able students and operates a condensed or accelerated Key Stage 3 programme of study to meet the particular needs and aspirations of all of the students and their families. The school offers a wide variety of academic subjects including 4 or 5 optional courses selected by each child in addition to enrichment activities every day.

In 2016 Kingsdale ranked in the top 25 non-selective schools for attainment at Key Stage 4 and the top 4% for progress at Key Stage 5. The school has one of the best pupil to teacher ratios of any secondary school in London. Average class sizes are approximately 20 across all subjects. In 2016 Kingsdale achieved its best ever A Level results with some extraordinary individual performances including students going on to Oxford and to study Medicine. It had another outstanding set of Year 11 GCSE outcomes with over 40% of all results achieved awarded an A* or A grade with more than 50 students achieving 10 or more A*/A grades. It is therefore no surprise the school has consistently been one of the most popular and oversubscribed in the country for many years. Students have access to iPads, PCs, Apple Macs, laptops, wireless technology and a Virtual Learning Environment. Kingsdale has also introduced one to one mobile technology so that students benefit from having the opportunity to use an iPad safely for educational purposes, as appropriate, in school and at home. Subsidised excursions to amazing destinations such as Malaysia, Namibia, Brazil, the USA and the French Alps are also organised every year. For further information, please visit www. kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk.

For further information, visit www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk one person intentionally and persistently tries to upset, hurt or intimidate another, either physically or emotionally. Bullying can have a lasting effect, leaving the young person with feelings of loneliness, fear, anger and anxiety and may lead to depression and self-harm. Some children are reluctant to tell their parents for fear of the bullying escalating or not being believed.Young people sometimes believe they deserve to be bullied, so when a child does tell their parent, it may have taken great courage so it is important they are listened to and not judged. It can be emotionally challenging when parents learn that their child is being bullied and feelings of anger may overwhelm them as they realise they have been unable to protect their child. Going back to school, a new pencil case and As some young people are disinclined to tell seeing old classmates is a thrill for many children, for others who have suffered bullying their parents about being bullied, it is helpful to recognise the signs: a change in mood or at school, September can be a daunting behavior, school refusal, an unexplained decline time. 70% of all young people (source: in school grades, unexplained injuries, coming YoungMinds at youngminds.org.uk) have experienced bullying, which can take place at home with missing possessions or money, upset after using the internet or mobile, school, travelling to and from school, online difficulty sleeping, change in eating habits, and at home where it can be perpetrated social withdrawal or self-harm. by siblings. Fortunately, for most children bullying is transitory with short term impact, Once children have opened up to being bullied, parents need to reassure them but for a few the impact can be devastating, demoralising and cause psychological damage. that they were right to confide, that they are believed and that the parent will work Bullying can be carefully disguised leaving young people unsure whether they are being with the school to stop the bullying and to keep them safe. Some children are able bullied as falling out with friends, teasing and to feel better once an adult has been told, name-calling is so prevalent. Bullying is when

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knowing that action will be taken to stop the perpetrator, they are able to move on despite feelings of upset and anger. Others can be so adversely affected that they need counselling to help them work through their feelings. They may refuse to attend school and their school work and friendships suffer. If left unsupported, the impact of childhood bullying can lead to mental health problems such as depression, low self-esteem and anger in adulthood. Fegans is a charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Lambeth and Surrey, which offers counselling to support children and young people suffering emotional distress and challenging behaviours, including bullying. Compassionate and qualified counsellors work with children and young people to re-build their confidence and self-esteem; promote healthy relationships and help them to heal emotionally. Fegans will also work with the child or young person who is the bully. It can be a shock to parents who find out their child is a bully and may feel challenged by their behaviour. Counselling could help the child to understand their own behaviour and the root of their unhappiness. For more information, visit www.fegans.org.uk

To request your free Porridge Smiles fundraising pack, please visit www.worldporridgeday.com

Mary’s Meals

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 our 2016 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.

4 Sept - 8 Oct ‘17

New Cross Road, SE14 6TJ

Winlaton Road, Downham, BR1 5PZ

Conisborough Crescent, SE6 2SE

Edward Street, SE14 6AN

Dacres Road, SE23 2XN

Pepys Road, SE14 5SF

Launcelot Rd, Bromley, BR1 5EB

Adelaide Avenue, SE14 1LE

Manwood Road, SE4 1SA

Elmira Street, SE13 7BN

Sedgehill Road, SE6 3QW

Stanstead Road, SE6 4TY

St Joseph’s Vale, SE3 0XX

Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD

Taunton Road, SE12 8PD

Addey and Stanhope School

Bonus Pastor RC School

Conisborough College

Deptford Green School

Forest Hill School

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy

Prendergast School

Prendergast Ladywell School

Prendergast Vale School

Sedgehill School

St Dunstan’s College

St Matthew Academy

Sydenham School

Trinity C of E School

020 8852 3191

020 8699 6731

020 8853 6250

020 8516 7200

020 8698 8911

020 8297 3544

020 8690 1114

020 8690 3710

020 8461 9240

020 7652 9510

020 8699 9343

020 8691 3236

020 8461 9600

020 8695 2100

020 8305 6100

Tel

www.trinitylewisham.org

www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk

www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk

www.stdunstans.org.uk

www.sedgehill-lewisham.co.uk

www.prendergastvale.com

www.prendergast-ladywell.com

www.prendergast-school.com

www.haaf.org.uk/Knights-Academy

www.haaf.org.uk

www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk

www.deptfordgreen.lewisham.sch.uk

www.conisboroughcollege.co.uk

www.bonuspastor.co.uk

www.as.lewisham.sch.uk

Open Morn 12, 19, 26, 27 Sept 9-10am. Open Eve 28 Sept 6-8pm.

Open Morn 12, 20 Sept, 5 Oct 9.15-10.45am. 23 Sept 9.30-11.30am.

Open Eve 26 Sept 6pm. Open Morn 29 Sept, 3 Oct 9am & 11am.

Open Morn 30 Sept & 18 Nov 9.30-11.30am. Booking essential.

Open Eve 25 Sept 6-8pm. Open Morn 27, 28, 29 Sept, 2, 3, 10, 17 Oct 9-10.30am.

Open Morn 12, 20 Sept, 3 Oct 9.15-10.30am. Open Eve 13, 27 Sept 5-6.45pm.

Open Eve 12 Sept 6-8pm. Open Morn 14, 19, 21, 26 Sept 9.15-10.30am.

Open Morn 13, 26 Sept 9-10.40am. Open Eve 14, 20 Sept 5.30-7.30pm.

Open Eve 19 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn 26 Sept, 4, 10 Oct 9.15-11.15am. Booking essential.

Open Day 20 Sept 12 noon-7pm

Open Days 27-29 Sept, 4-6 Oct 9-11.30am. Head talk 11am.

Open Morn 25-28 Sept 9am. Open Eve 27 Sept 5pm.

Open Morn 19, 22, 26 Sept 9.15-11am. Open Eve 28 Sept 6-8pm.

Open Eve 21 Sept 6.30pm & 7.30pm. Open Morn 25-29 Sept 9.15-11.30am.

Open Morn 19, 20, 26, 29 Sept 9.15-10.45am. Open Eve 21 Sept 6-8pm.

Date/ Time of Open Day

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Address

Name

Lewisham Website

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Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS

Selbourne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ

Upper Shirley Rd, Croydon, CR9 5AS

c/o Croydon Rd,Wallington, SM6 7PH

Orchard Way, Shirley, CR0 7NJ

Kendra Hall Rd, Sth Croydon, CR2 6DT

Cumberlow Avenue, SE25 6AE

Spurgeon Road, SE19 3UG

Maberley Road, SE19 2JH

London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB

Fairchilds Ave, New Addington, CR0 0AH

Kensington Ave,Thornton Hth, CR7 8BT

Albert Road, SE25 4QL

Homefield Rd, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1ES

Shirley Road, Croydon, CR9 7AL

Old Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX

Farnborough Ave, Sth Croydon, CR2 8HD

Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX

Shirley Church Rd, Croydon, CR0 5EF

Warrington Rd, Croydon, CR0 4BH

Beulah Hill, SE19 3HL

Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE

Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP

Central Hill, SE19 1RS

Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH

Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, The

Archbishop Tenison’s CE High Sch

Coloma Convent School for Girls

Coombe Wood School

Orchard Park High

Harris Academy Purley

Harris Academy South Norwood

Harris Academy Upper Norwood

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

Meridian High School

Norbury Manor College for Girls

Oasis Academy Arena

Oasis Academy Coulsdon

Oasis Academy Shirley Park

Old Palace of John Whitgift School

Quest Academy, The

Riddlesdown Collegiate

Shirley High School

St Andrew’s C of E School

St Joseph’s College

St Mary’s Catholic High School

Thomas More Catholic School

Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School

Woodcote High School

020 8668 6464

020 8670 6917

020 8668 6251

020 8686 3837

020 8761 1426

020 8686 8306

020 8656 9755

020 8668 5136

020 8657 8935

020 8688 2027

020 8656 0222

01737 551 161

020 7921 4263

020 8679 0062

01689 842 545

020 8253 7777

020 8771 2261

020 8653 1661

020 8405 5070

020 8681 1141

020 8776 0220

020 8647 2235

020 8654 6228

020 8688 4014

020 8689 1255

Kennington Oval, SE11 5SR

Belltrees Grove, SW16 2HY

Abbots Park, SW2 3PW

Leigham Court Road, SW16 2QB

Hackford Road, SW9 0RD

Elmcourt Road, SE27 9BZ

Shakespeare Road, SE24 0QN

Atkins Road, SW12 0AB

Archbishop Tenison’s School

Bishop Thomas Grant School

City Heights E-ACT Academy

Dunraven School

Durand Academy

Elmgreen School, The

Evelyn Grace Academy

La Retraite RC Girls’ School

020 8673 5644

020 7737 9520

020 8766 5020

020 7735 8348

020 8696 5600

020 3691 4600

020 8769 3294

020 7735 3771

www.laretraite.lambeth.sch.uk

www.evelyngraceacademy.org

www.the-elmgreen-school.org.uk

www.durandacademy.com

www.dunraven.org.uk

cityheightse-actacademy.org.uk

www.btg.ac

www.tenisons.com

Date/ Time of Open Day

Open Morn 20 Sept & 4 Oct 9-10.30am. Open Eve 21 Sept 6.30-9pm.

Open Morn 20 & 26 Sept 9-10.30am. Open Eve 21 Sept 4.30-7pm.

Open Eve 5 Oct 6-9.30pm. Open Morn 18-22 & 25-29 Sept 9.30-11.30am.

Open Eve 13 Sept 5-7pm. Open Morn 25-29 Sept 9-10am. Open Day 7 Oct 10-11am.

Open Eve 28 Sept 5.30-8.30pm. Open Morn 4, 5, 11 Oct 8.40-9.40am & 10.20-11.20am (tours).

Open Eve 3 Oct 5-8pm. Open Morn 9-11 Oct 9.30-11.30am (tours & talks)

Open Eve 21 Sept 5-7.30pm. Open Morn 27-29 Sept 9am by appt.

Open Morn 11-15 Sept 9.30-11.15am. Open Eve 21 Sept 6-8pm.

Open Eve 26 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn 7 Oct 10am-12noon.

Open Morn 16 Sept 9.30-11am. Open Day 7 Oct 2-4pm.

Open Eve 28 Sept 6-8.30pm. Open Morn 4 & 9 Oct 9.30-10.30am.

Open Eve 20 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn 26 Sept, 3 & 17 Oct 8.45-10am. Booking essential.

Open Eve 19 Sept, 10 Oct 6-8.30pm. Open Morn 13, 20 Oct 9-10am.

Open Eve 27 Sept. Open Morn 3-5 Oct.

Open Eve 20 Sept 5.30-8.30pm. Open Morn 25-28 Sept 9-10.30am.

Open Eve 5 Oct 4-7.30pm. Open Morn 11, 18, 25 Oct 10.30-11.15am

Open Eve Mon 18 Sept 5-8pm (last entry 7.30pm).

Open Morn 26 Sept, 10 Oct 9-10.30am (tours only)

Open Eve 20 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn 3 Oct 9-10.30am (tours only)

Open Eve 14 Sept 5-8pm (last entry 7.30pm). Open Morn 25 Sept, 3, 11, 19 Oct 9-10am.

Open Eve 4 Oct 6-8.15pm. Open Morn 10-11 Oct 9.15-10.30am by appt only.

Open Eve 19 Sept, 5 Oct 6.30-8.30pm. See website for venue info.

Open Eve 12 Sept 5.30-7.30pm Open Morn 14 Oct 9.30-11.30am.

Open Eve 13 Sept 5.30-8.30pm. Tours 26, 28 Sept, 3, 5 Oct 9am-10.30am. Booking essential.

See school for details

Open Eve 21 Sept. Open Morn 24-27 Sept, 5-6 Oct 9.30am-12noon.

Open Morn 25-27 Sept 9-10.30am. Open Eve 28 Sept 4-7.30pm.

Open Eve 19 Sept 6.30-9.30pm. Open Morn 25 Sept, 3 & 11 Oct 9-10.15am.

See school for details

Open Eve 26 Sept 6.30-9pm. Open Morn 28 & 30 Sept and 3 Oct 9.15-10.30am.

See school for details

Open Morn 18, 26, 27 Sept 9.30-11.30am. Open Eve 19 Sept 6.30-9pm.

See school for details

Contact the school to confirm details

www.woodcote.croydon.sch.uk

www.virgofidelis.org.uk

www.tmore.org.uk

www.st-maryshigh.croydon.sch.uk

www.stjosephscollege.org.uk

www.standhigh.net

www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

www.riddlesdown.org

www.thequestacademy.org.uk

www.oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk

www.oasisacademyshirleypark.org

www.oasisacademycoulsdon.org

www.oasisacademyarena.org

www.nmbec.org.uk

info@meridianhigh.london

www.harrisinvictus.org.uk

www.harriscrystalpalace.org.uk

www.harrisuppernorwood.org.uk

www.harrissouthnorwood.org.uk

www.harrispurley.org.uk

www.orchardparkhigh.co.uk

www.cws-croydon.co.uk

www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk

www.archten.croydon.sch.uk

www.lanfranc.org.uk

Lambeth - Dates correct at time of going to press.

Address

Name

Contact the school to confirm details

South London Open Day Directory 2017

Croydon - Dates correct at time of going to press. Tel Website

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Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY

Stamford Street, SE1 9NA

Crown Dale, SE19 3NY

Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HS

Clapham Road, SW9 0AL

Langton Road, SW9 6UL

Tulse Hill, SW2 3UP

Brixton Hill, SW2 1QS

Lilian Baylis Technology School

London Nautical School

Norwood School, The

Oasis Academy South Bank

Platanos College

Saint Gabriel’s College

St Martin in the Field School for Girls

Trinity Academy

Trafalgar Street, SE17 2TP

Shorncliffe Road, SE1 5UJ

Uni Acad of Engineering South Bank

Walworth Academy

020 7450 9570

020 7815 7517

020 7639 0106

020 7407 1843

020 7237 6432

020 7708 6500

020 7261 1121

020 8670 7575

020 8693 1181

020 7732 2276

020 8299 5300

020 7703 4417

020 7237 9316

020 3542 6506

020 7394 5100

020 3873 2290

020 7237 1928

020 7407 6877

020 7450 5959

www.arkallsaintsacademy.org

Burntwood Lane, SW17 0AQ

020 8946 6201

Open Eve 19 Sept 5-7pm. Open Morn 20-22 Sept, 10 Oct 9-10.45am.

See school for details

Open Morn 26 & 27 Sept 9-11am. Open Eve 28 Sept 4.30-7.30pm.

Open Morn 19, 27 Sept, 5 Oct 10am. Head talk 10.45am. Open Eve 28 Sept 6pm.

Open Morn 25, 27 Sept, 2 Oct 9.30-11.30am. Open Eve 25 Sept 4.30-7.30pm.

Open Morn 18, 19 Sept 9-11.30am. Open Eve 20 Sept 4.30-7pm.

See school for details

Open Morn 13, 20, 27 Sept, 4 Oct 9.30-11.30, 16, 30 Sept, 7 Oct 11.30-1.30pm. Open Eve 13 Sept 5.30-8.

Open Morn 27 Sept, 7 & 19 Oct.

Open Day 25-26 Sept & 4-5 Oct 9-10.30am. Open Eve 28 Sept 5-7.30pm.

Open Eve 21 Sept 5-7pm. Drop in sessions 26-28 Sept 8.40-10.30am.

Open Eve 5 Oct 4.30-7pm.

Open Morn 13, 20, 27 Sept, 4, 7, 11, 18 Oct 10am.

Open Morn 14, 21, 28 Sept 8.30-10am. Open Eve 20, 27 Sept 5-7pm.

See school for details

Open Day 19, 28 Sept 2-6pm & 3 Oct 4-6pm.

See school for details

Open Morn 4 Oct 9-10.30am, 7 Oct 9.30-11.30am, 10 Oct (tours) 9-10.30am. Open Eve 5 Oct 5-7pm.

Open Eve 20 Sept at 5pm. Open Morn 26, 28, 30 Sept, 17 Oct 9.30am.

www.burntwoodschool.com

Open Eve 27 Sept 6-8pm. Open Morn 10 Oct 8.45-11am.

Contact the school to confirm details

www.walworthacademy.org

www.uaesouthbank.org.uk

www.stac.uk.com

www.ssso.southwark.sch.uk

www.stmichaelscollege.org.uk

www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk

www.notredame.southwark.sch.uk

kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk

www.jags.org.uk

www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk

www.harrisdulwichboys.org.uk

www.harrispeckham.org.uk

www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk

www.compass-schools.com

www.cityacademy.co.uk

www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk

www.baconscollege.co.uk

www.globeacademy.org

Open Eve 12 & 17 Oct 4-7pm. Open Morn 14 Oct 10am-12noon.

See school for details

Open Morn 19 Sept 9.30-10.30am. Open Eve 20 Sept 4-7pm.

See school for details

Open Eve 21 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn 18 & 19 Sept, 2 & 4 Oct 9.15-10.30am.

Open Eve 20 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn 6 & 11 Oct 9.15-10.45am.

See school for details

Open Morn 26 Sept. Open Eve 28 Sept.

Contact the school to confirm details

www.trinityacademylondon.org

www.stmartins.academy

www.saintgabrielscollege.org

www.platanoscollege.com

www.oasisacademysouthbank.org

www.thenorwoodschool.org

www.lns.org.uk

www.lilianbaylis.com

www.lambeth-academy.org

Others - Dates correct at time of going to press.

Hollydale Road, SE15 2EB

St Thomas The Apostle College

East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE

James Allen Girl’s School

New Kent Road, SE1 4AN

Homestall Road, SE22 0NR

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich

St Saviours & St Olaves C of E School

Peckham Rye, SE22 0AT

Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich

Llewellyn Street, SE16 4UN

Peckham Road, SE15 5DZ

Harris Academy Peckham

St Michael’s Catholic College

Southwark Park Road, SE16 3TZ

Harris Academy Bermondsey

Camberwell New Road, SE5 0RP

Drummond Road, SE16 2BT

Compass School Southwark

Sacred Heart RC School

Lynton Road, SE1 5LA

City of London Academy, The

St George’s Road, SE1 6EX

Southampton Way, SE5 7EW

Charter School East Dulwich, The

Notre Dame RC School

Timber Pond Road, SE16 6AT

Bacon’s College

Alleyn Park, SE21 8SQ

Harper Road, SE1 6AG

Ark Globe Academy

Kingsdale Foundation School

Wyndham Road, SE5 0UB

Ark All Saints Academy

Burntwood

020 3126 4993

020 8674 5594

020 7793 3901

020 7733 6156

020 7921 4231

020 8670 9382

020 7928 6801

020 7091 9500

020 7819 1363

Southwark - Dates correct at time of going to press.

Elms Road, SW4 9ET

Lambeth Academy

Lambeth Continued - Dates correct at time of going to press.

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A Robot is for Life, Not Just for Christmas The future of technology is looking robotic, and it’s good to be ahead of the game. UBTECH Robotic’s Jimu Robot is one step closer to beating that game and successfully sculpting a brighter future. This spectacular robot helps parents out at home and teaches children useful life skills like coding. The kit contains 201 snap-together, interlocking parts to create a unique, life-like character. Through building the robot at home, children’s school work is greatly helped in a fun and motivating way which also improves children’s STEM skills.Your child will be inspired both scientiﬁcally and creatively whilst having a fun project to work on. The kits are an easy and engaging way for children and parents to learn together and once the robot is built, it can be connected to Apple’s Swift Playgrounds, a free educational coding app for iPads that offers exciting new ways to code your robot. The UBTECH Robotic Jimu Robot MeeBot Kit is available exclusively on the Apple website for £109.95. For more information visit www.jimurobots.com.

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Out of School Activities Awards at Jigsaw Performing Arts

Nicola Lander, Owner/Founder of Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools has been shortlisted in the SME Growth category for the second year running in the Forward Ladies National Awards sponsored by HSBC. Nicola told Primary Times, “I am delighted to be shortlisted for the Forward Ladies SME Growth Award this year. I really enjoyed being a part of the awards ceremony last year; it was a really inspiring day with some great speakers and I can’t wait to go to this year’s event.” With over 1,000 nominations this year, to be shortlisted for an award is an enormous achievement. Nicola and the team now look ahead to September’s Regional Final when the winner of the London & the South region will be announced. For more information on Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools’ weekend drama, singing and dance classes for students aged 3-18, visit www. jigsaw-arts.co.uk or call 020 8447 4530 and book a two week trial for the autumn term today.

Kerry On Dancing

Why should you choose ballroom and Latin American dance as a hobby? Dance is well documented to be a great form of exercise. It develops coordination, flexibility, focus, fitness, musicality, strength, stamina and self-confidence. Ballroom also offers that little bit more

than other dance genres. It involves working closely with another person, promoting team work, communication and negotiation skills, often leading to strong friendships being built. In addition there are 10 different rhythms and dances to be mastered! Kerry On Dancing offers fun, exciting, structured classes. Children do not need to have a partner to attend. The basics of the Ballroom and Latin dances are introduced. Once understood pupils can progress to taking Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) dance examinations and can be entered into ISTD Medalist competitions if they wish. For more information go to www. kerryondancing.co.uk or email kerry@kerryondancing.co.uk.

Wild Woodland Fun

Forries Education offer the perfect opportunity to witness the changing of the seasons and to unwind after being cooped up at school. This is arguably the most magical of the seasons. As the evenings become shorter the children are given head torches when it starts to get dark. This leads to a whole new and fun experience, celebrating the seasons and engaging the senses. Forest Schools are long term programmes led by qualified practitioner James Hazlerigg–Kinlay. He has a refreshing approach to education, concentrating on a philosophy of respect and admiration for nature inspired by the Scandinavian concept of outdoor education

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being equally as important as academic education. The focus is put on developing personal, social and emotional skills through learner led, naturebased learning within the curriculum during after-school and weekday sessions. Sessions are uniquely designed around each particular child, accommodating Ballroom & Latin American Dance School for and benefitting children with a range of learning styles, motivations and ISTD Qualiﬁed Teacher interests. As well as this, each Forest School site is unique. Sessions are held at various places in South East London including Manor House Gardens and Eliot •Children Pitts Wood, all of which allow for London children to have an immersive, safe •Adults and genuine experience of flora, fauna and forest crafts right on their doorstep. •Beginners •Advanced

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BRIT Kids

BRIT Kids is a Saturday school with a difference. They are proud to be part of The BRIT School, a famous institution for Performing and Creative arts. This means that classes are taught in specialist studios and theatres and use specialist equipment. Be it state of the art music production suites, screen printing rooms, radio suites, green rooms or professional theatres, BRIT Kids are lucky to have it all at their fingertips. Alongside this, there are a large array of subjects to choose from and being set up as a specialist school, they can offer these classes at a very competitive rate. Whatever your reason for joining – a creative outlet, to meet new friends or to be part of something – there are plenty of diverse classes to choose from. BRIT will expect you to work hard, they will expect you to be challenged, and they will expect you to enjoy every minute of the journey.

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ing Back to School o G Personalised Beano Pencil Cases

Going back to school doesn’t have to be a chore for your child. Believe it or not, it can be fun when you pick the right back to school gifts for your child so they’ll be excited to show all their friends. Get your child kitted out and motivated for school with their very own Personalised Comic Strip Beano Pencil Case, with multiple characters to choose from, like Dennis the Menace, naughty Gnasher or mischievous Minnie. For that and other personalised products, visit www.ijustloveit.co.uk.

Lunch Punch

Designed to make sandwiches more fun for children, the Lunch Punch will easily cut through two slices of bread and the filling while keeping the sandwiches light, fluffy and most importantly appealing to your children. The Lunch Punch is dishwasher safe and BPA, Phthalate, PVC and Lead free and is made from FDA certified food-grade plastic which, along with the packaging, is recyclable. Each Lunch Punch pack comes with 4 cutters, all designed to cut as close to the crust as possible ensuring minimum waste but making sandwiches that kids will love. Lunch Punch is available online for £12. For more information visit www.eatwell-uk.co.uk.

Zip and Zoe City Backpacks for Kids Available in a choice of great designs, the lightweight Zip and Zoe City Backpacks come complete with a Zip character keyring and adjustable lightly padded straps that can be clipped together whilst being worn. Inside each bag is a coordinated lining with space to write your child’s name, plus a large pocket on the front helps them keep everything organised for school, sports activities or days out.The backpack also has a handy and durable water bottle pocket on the side of the bag which perfectly fits the optional matching water bottles in which are also available.The City Backpack is machine washable and is suitable for children from 3 years and up. All the products are available from specialist online bag boutique HappyBags as well as other online retailers and selected high street stores. Prices start from £19.95. For more information visit www.happybags.co.uk. 38

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Education News Charlton School Launches Recipe Book of Lessons

Unique recipes for learning are contained in a new ‘cook book’ published by local primary school, Charlton Manor. ‘Now We’re Cooking’ outlines innovative lesson plans which use food and cooking to engage and motivate pupils in subject areas across the curriculum. Charlton Manor Head Teacher Tim Baker wrote the book with Katherine Tate, an education and nutritional consultant known as the Food Teacher, and teaching specialist Marie Reynolds. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has even given it the thumbs up by writing the foreword. The book includes four detailed lesson plans for each year group covering subject areas in English, maths, science, art and design, geography and history. The book is packed full with ideas, suggestions and activities to use food as a learning resource in your classrooms. ‘Now We’re Cooking’ costs £20 + £2 P&P and is available to order now by emailing acoulstock@charltonmanor. greenwich.sch.uk.

Try Kumon’s Two-Week Free Trial

With nearly 60 years of experience, the Kumon programmes enable children to take on new challenges with confidence and to develop their study skills. Kumon believe this opportunity to grow on both an academic and a personal level should be available to all children. This is why, between 1 October and 20 November, they are offering a two-week free trial (terms and conditions apply) at participating centres across the UK. Your child can experience how the Kumon Maths and English programmes help children of any age and ability to become confident, independent learners with a positive attitude to study.

Discover the Hidden World of Invertebrates

London schools are being invited to join Mission: Invertebrate to discover the hidden wonders of the invertebrate world. Mapped to the National Curriculum, The Royal Parks has developed a schedule of inspirational free sessions for children from Key Stage 1 upwards. Taking place across all eight Royal Parks, the sessions are led by a team of experienced Environmental Educators and have been devised with The Royal Parks’ education partners. With a focus on what an invertebrate is and

their form and function, the interactive sessions are tailored to each age group and will take place in the autumn term. The sessions will centre around three topics. The first topic is pollination in which pupils will find out about the role of pollinators in the ecosystem. Then students will learn about the role of detritivores in the process of decay by getting their hands dirty and looking closely at the invertebrate species in the park. Finally, students will explore the parks and participate in activities that will reveal the crucial roles invertebrates play within the food chain. In the autumn term there will be a competition to accompany the Mission: Invertebrate sessions. The competition invites schools to design their dream invertebrate habitat in their school grounds and the winning school will have aspects of their design created. If you would like to make a booking or to sign up to the competition, visit www.royalparks.org.uk/getinvolved/mission-invertebrate.

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They’ll also be assessed so your Kumon Instructor can tailor the level of study precisely to their ability. This creates a positive learning experience, with work set at just the right level. Enrol your child on the two-week free trial to get a glimpse of how Kumon could help develop their abilities for the future. For more information, and to find your local participating centre, call 0800 988 6576 or visit the Kumon website – www.kumon.co.uk.

Family Travel Ideas Feast in Normandy

Normandy is a food lover’s paradise, particularly in autumn, so why not hop across the Channel and visit some of the foodie festivals taking place across the region? From cheese and seafood to the iconic apple, here are ﬁve Norman festivals not to be missed this year: Cheese lovers will love the Fête du Fromage in Neufchatel-enBray on 17 and 18 September. Celebrate the oldest of Normandy’s four cheeses as you pick up Neufchatel recipes, go for a tasting or two, buy local products at the market and enjoy entertainment galore. Seafood fans won’t want to miss Granville’s annual seafood festival, Toute la Mer sur un Plateau (The Whole Sea on a Plate), which runs from 30 September until 1 October. The festival boasts markets, pop-up seafood restaurants, cooking demos, free tastings, folk music and entertainment for all the family. Seafood is also the main event at Viller-sur-Mer’s annual Scallop and Seafood Festival, 28-29 October. Enjoy a day at the seaside with a difference, tasting and learning about seafood, in particular the town’s renowned coquilles Saint-Jacques (scallops) from the region’s leading chefs. An hour’s drive inland from the port of Le Havre, Lieurey welcomes 10,000 visitors each year to its popular herring fair; this year on 11 November. Activities include a herring contest, stalls selling herring-themed treats, cooking demonstrations, family rides in a horse-drawn carriage and pony rides for the children. Finally, the village of Le Sap’s annual cider festival celebrates the ancient art of cider making and the traditional practice of using a working horse to power the apple press, demonstrations of which take place at regular times over the two days (11-12 November). For a list of food festivals in Normandy this autumn, visit bit.ly/ normandyfoodfests and for details on how to get to Normandy, visit bit.ly/howtogettonormandy.

Sapori e Saperi Adventures Sapori e Saperi Adventures offers gastronomic holidays for families in Lucca,Tuscany.These are hands-on learning experiences personalised to each family.The most exciting activity for October Half Term is picking olives, following them to the oil mill, tasting the new oil and having a cooking lesson using the oil. Stay on an organic olive estate where you can also forage for wild edible plants which will be used in the cooking lesson.Another great autumn activity is making bread and focaccia in a wood-ﬁred oven on an organic farm that cultivates ancient varieties of wheat (low gluten). Sapori e Saperi 40

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Arcadia, Dover, Kent

Arcadia was once a pair of late Victorian Gothic chapels designed by Thomas Talbot Bury, a noted pupil of Pugin. Built around 1870 then sympathetically restored and converted in the 90s, it is now a holiday home sleeping four and perfect for Halloween. Situated within a cemetery, and with much of its original gothic features still intact, it’s the perfect place for those looking for a spooky break, as the nights gets darker and with Halloween just around the corner.With hauntingly beautiful stained glass windows, and the original chapel organ which guests can play, the mood is set for a Halloween thrill. The master bedroom, built on a mezzanine ﬂoor, features stained glass windows and a free standing roll top bath.The large open plan sitting/dining room is comprised of one of the twin chapels in its entirety, and has full length stained glass windows and a high vaulted ceiling as well as the original chapel organ.With a 50 inch ﬂat screen television, large leather sofas and a long oak dining table, this room lends itself to being an excellent, quirky and entertaining space. Outside, the garden features a pond with a fountain, gravel walkways, and a lawned area with loungers, table and chairs.Arcadia is to be found within Charlton cemetery, nestling beneath the impressive Dover Castle. A three night stay over the Halloween weekend will cost £96 per person. For more information visit www.mulberrycottages.com.

Sand and Souk in Morocco

This outstanding seven-night family activity holiday provides the opportunity to see Morocco from all angles. Going everywhere from quiet Berber villages to buzzing city souks, the whole family can try out stupendous activities on sand and sea and sample local culture and cuisine along the way. The holiday begins close to the beautiful port city of Essaouira. Stay in a luxurious villa at the Rebali Riads hotel - marvellous accommodation with a Moroccan design. From there, go camel riding on the beach, stopping along the way for a picnic lunch.A hotel chef will provide a tour of the Essaouira souks to pick up ingredients for a personal cooking class.There will be a choice between quad-biking over the nearby sands or surfing the magnificent waves – both adrenaline-pumping ways to fill a morning.Also visit a traditional village of the Berber people, learning about their way of life and tasting a specially-made lunch. In the free time, try the hotel’s traditional hammam steam room facilities, splash about in the pool, or challenge each other to a spot of tennis – all of which can be enjoyed on-site. After that, it’s on to lively Marrakech for a three-hour tour of its astonishing souks.These open markets are like little universes in themselves, with all kinds of cultural treats waiting to be lapped up. Stay outside the busy city areas in the majestic tents of Les Jardins d’Issil.Take time to make the most of its hammam and mini-golf course before the final attraction in the itinerary, a day trip to the awe-inspiring Atlas Mountains. For more details of the trip visit www.activitiesabroad.com. aim to get kids interested in eating healthy food by taking them to the farms and families who produce it and are passionate about what they do. Since the tours are personalised, each one is different, so prices start at 650 euros per person for four to five days including accommodation, most meals and local transport. Flights are not included. For more information visit www.sapori-e-saperi.com.

Lapland A Day Trip You’ll Never Forget

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ake your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews on a day trip they’ll never forget as you journey 100 kilometres above the Arctic Circle to a sparkling landscape of snowy forests. For here, in the remote heart of Swedish Lapland, you’ll find Pajala - the secret home of the real Santa Claus, his reindeer and his happy team of helpers. For a few precious days in December, you can fly direct to Lapland on our specially chartered flight - the only ‘Santa’ flight into Pajala on that day - for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a natural winter wonderland that’s as far away from the everyday, increasingly commercial Christmas celebration as you could ever hope to find.

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September Sun 24 Sep

Harvest Festival, Myatts Fields Park, Camberwell, SE5 9LP The annual harvest festival will be back with live music, delicious locally cooked treats and maybe a few farmyard animals. For more information visit www. myattsfieldspark.info

Sunday Pizzas, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA 12.45-2.30pm. Choose your toppings and enjoy a delicious pizza that will be cooked in the cob oven. For more information and to book visit www. brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk

30th Anniversary, Wilderness Island, Carshalton, SM5 2NH 10.45am-1pm. Join in for a free event celebrating the 30th anniversary of this beautiful nature reserve being cared for and protected by London Wildlife Trust volunteers and staff. Free. For more information visit www. wildlondon.org.uk

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A very important person needs a very important book. ‘My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals’, the follow up to the hugely successful ‘My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things’ published in 2016, is the perfect answer for the inquisitive animal lover in your life. For ages 4 upwards, this chatty, informative book combines beautiful photography with charming illustrations and guides curious kids on an enjoyable, educational journey of discovery through the animal kingdom. Facts and images from birds and frogs to sharks and dogs will feed a child’s imagination and quench their thirst for knowledge, whilst also supporting the KS1 National Curriculum. With a bound ribbon to keep track of where your child has reached on their journey, the book is split into four sections an introduction to animals, fun facts about unusual creatures, animal behaviour and more wonders from the animal world. A durable, hardback cover means that this handy guide will last no matter how much exploring your child does. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is bursting with all sorts of knowledge and loads of important animal facts to set young minds alight. The book will be released on 7 September and is available online and from selected high street retailers for £14.99. 4 Sept - 8 Oct ‘17

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Code Club, Lewisham Library, SE13 6LG

Music Maze for Children, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX 10.30am. Take along an instrument (if you have one), and join this three-hour workshop session to make your own piece of contemporary music, then perform what you’ve created on the cafe stage as part of Nordic Music Days. Ages 8-11. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

5.30-6.30pm. Learn to code your own computer game or website. Suitable for ages 8-13. Free. Book on 020 8314 8430. For more information visit www.lewisham. gov.uk

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Wed 27 Sep

12noon and 2.30pm. Tumble, balance and spin on a hairpin. Learn circus skills in partnership with your child. Ages 3+. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.thealbany.org.uk

The Big London River Quiz, Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JH

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7.30pm. Cruise down the Thames with Londonist editor-at-large Matt Brown, and test your knowledge in this Thames-themed river quiz. Celebrating the diversity and variety of London, the quiz will explore facts and observations connected to London’s most-loved waterway. To book visit www. totallythames.org

Fri 29 Sep – Sun 1 Oct

Barnes Film Festival, Various Locations The festival will be showcasing young filmmaking talent from schools, colleges and universities across the UK, together with award-winning films, filmmaking workshops, talks and much more. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www.barnesfilmfestival.com

Sat 30 Sep

Mixed Veg, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 12noon-2pm. It’s National Vegetarian Day! Have fun creating all sorts of pictures and patterns using your favourite veg. Free. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

10 Years Salifest, St Laurence Church, Catford, SE6 2TS 12noon-5.30pm. Enjoy a music festival for the whole family celebrating our diverse backgrounds and 30 years of Black History Month. There will be African Drumming and Dancing Workshops, African Food, homemade cakes, quiz, games corner and lots more. For more information visit www.alanouwaly.com

NFL, Regent Street Back by popular demand NFL returns for another blockbuster traffic-free event. Featuring appearances from star players and interactive stations, if you are an American Football fan this is not to be missed. For more information visit www.regentstreetonline.com

Sun 1 Oct

Circus Family Workshop, The Albany, Deptford, SE8 4AG

Big Bike Ride, Various Locations 10am-4pm. Billed as the largest sponsored bike ride in South East London, the Big Bike Ride offers cyclists, of all abilities, the chance to cycle the length of the River Thames from Erith through to Greenwich enjoying the stunning views as they go. To sign up visit www.communityhospice.org.uk

Sun 1 – Tues 31 Oct

The People’s Revolt, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB (Selected dates) 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.25pm and 7.50pm. Infiltrate the Tower of London after hours with the People’s Revolt, an immersive, interactive experience from ground-breaking theatre company differencEngine in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.hrp.org.uk/towerof-london

Wed 4 – Sun 15 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 visit www.bfi.org.uk/lff

Thurs 5 Oct

Chatterbooks, Lewisham Library, SE13 6LG 4-5pm. An Activity session and fun book discussion group for children 8-11. Book on 020 831 48430. For more information visit www. lewisham.gov.uk

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t ’ a s h N e w W In Awe of the Ark

Introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of George Luck with this awe inspiring Ark wooden puzzle. Have you ever wondered how all the animals in the story of Noah’s Ark fit into the Ark? The answer may lie in the confines of this puzzle. Hape’s George Luck Ark is to be enjoyed by 6-10 year olds, filled with beautifully crafted colourful animals, children can name all the animals as they piece the puzzle back together, teaching children about the magnificent animals that were saved by the ark from the flood.This stunning design is the perfect addition to any nursery. George Luck puzzles are also created using non-toxic finishes, water based paints and only the highest quality child safe materials. Recommended for 6-10 years, Hape’s George Luck Ark is available from Amazon for £39.99.

Make and Move Mega: Dinosaurs

Make and Move Mega: Dinosaurs contains ﬁve stunning dinosaur puppets to press out, slot together and play. Have fun making a T-Rex,Triceratops, Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus and Pteranodon. Each of these detailed 3D models comes with easy-to-follow assembly instructions, and with no scissors or glue. Learn more about what each dinosaur looks like and make it move and roar by pulling the levers. Available from high street bookstores and online, priced £13.

Books from the National Gallery

Colour your way through some of the amazing old master pictures from the National Gallery with Katie, the star of James Mayhew’s much-loved Katie books. Get Colouring with Katie (£4.99) is a perfect introduction to the wonderfully exciting world of art. Pick up your colouring pencils and pens and follow the ever-curious Katie round the gallery. If you’re planning a trip to the gallery, the beautifully illustrated Picture This (£5) by Paul Thurlby is the perfect companion and is a fantastic way to learn more about the masterpieces and the stories behind them. Including famous works by the great painters Rembrandt, Rubens,Velázquez, Degas and many others - the book features stunning reproductions, fascinating facts and behind-thescenes tours, as well as games and activities inspired by the art. Both books are available from the National Gallery Shop or by mail order.

Timex Peanuts Watches for Children and Children at Heart Everyone has a favourite Peanuts character, and Timex have developed four watches for children and four watches for adults who aren’t afraid to show their fun side featuring the lovable characters of Peanuts. The four children’s watches feature Snoopy alongside Woodstock. The four different designs, Woodstock, hearts, ﬂowers and space, each have easy-toread dials with minutes marked for learning and an elastic strap making it easy to ﬁt all children’s wrists. Each watch is waterproof up to 30 metres. Watches with Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and Snoopy are also available. Each watch features the famous Timex Indiglo light (where the dial lights up when the crown is pushed in), nylon strap for casual wear, and a stainless steel case. Children’s watches start from £29.99 and adult watches are priced at £59.99. All products are available online at www.watchshop.com.

To the Ends of the Earth and Back Again

Start on a new colouring adventure that will take you to the ends of the earth and back again – Good Wives and Warriors have illustrated the longest colouring book in the world. Join them on an enchanting quest that will take you all the way from your home, around the globe, and right the way to the ends of the earth. Colour your way through a riotous world of dragons, witches, lagoons, mountains and deserts inspired by folk tales, and mystical landscapes from across the world. This beautiful scene unfolds horizontally and stretches a fantastical 17 feet (5 metres). Race against your friends to see who ﬁnishes the colouring adventure ﬁrst. To The Ends of the Earth and Back Again is available online and from selected high street retailers for £9.99.

Unicorn Poly Gliders

Hawkin’s Bazaar have released a new Trending and Topical range which includes the Unicorn Poly Glider which stands out as a treat for any child.The main body of the glider features an enchanted horse in flight, with the wings and tailfin designed with a colourful motif that matches each unicorn. Once assembled, simply throw the glider and watch it fly several metres.The gliders are also available in bird, dinosaur and fairy designs and are priced at a bargain pocket money price of 50p. For more information and to purchase a poly glider for yourself, visit www.hawkin.com

World Pizza

When Momma spots a wishing star, the ﬁrst seen in more than one hundred years, she starts to ask for world peace, but a sneeze garbles her wish, changing “peace” into “peace-ah-ah-ah… choo.” World pizza. Suddenly, yummy pies of every kind come drifting down from the sky. That’s not exactly what Momma hoped for. With humour, warmth and heart from Cece Meng, and pictures that will leave your tummy rumbling from Ellen Shi, this delicious picture book celebrates the things that truly bring us together. World Pizza is available online and from selected high street retailers for £11.99.

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October Sat 7 Oct

Blast Off!, Unicorn Theatre, Southwark, SE1 2HZ 12noon-2pm. The Unicorn are preparing for lift-off with their space themed show Laika. Join in for paper rocket building and whizz round the foyer. Free. For more information visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Fun Palace, Waterloo Library, SE1 7QP The Fun Palace will bring together the Waterloo Library community and Oasis community for an afternoon of arts, science and interactive fun. For more information visit www.funpalaces. co.uk

Fun Palace, Clapham Library, SW4 7DB 12noon-4.30pm. The library will be transformed into a Fun Palace. Everyone from the local and wider community is invited to go along and produce fun, free STEM based activities for all the family. For more information visit www. funpalaces.co.uk

Fun Palace, Blackheath Library, SE3 7BT 10am-4pm. The public library is situated in a lively and friendly community. The area is a safe space and is very welcoming. The aim of the event is to provide the opportunity for all to gather together and explore, create and learn. For more information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk

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Rise of the Isle of the Lost

Rise of the Isle of the Lost by Melissa de la Cruz is the latest book in the Descendants series for Disney and Parragon. Aimed at 8-12 year olds, the paperback is due to come out later this month. Rise of the Isle of the Lost is a follow-up to bestselling novels, ‘The Isle of the Lost’ and ‘Return to the Isle of the Lost’. Mal, Evie, Carlos and Jay face their biggest challenge yet as a rotten villain from their past, Uma, daughter of Ursula, returns. They’ll have to do everything in their power - good and evil - to keep Auradon safe. Melissa de la Cruz is an American author known for her work in young-adult fiction. She has written several series of young adult novels including the Au Pair series and the Blue Bloods series, and a contemporary fiction series following The Beauchamp Family. She is also the author of a number of stand-alone novels and is a New York Times best-selling author. Rise of the Isle of the Lost will cost £7.99 and be available from online and high street booksellers. 44

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Fun Palace, Upper Norwood Library, SE19 1TJ

A chance for the people of Crystal Palace to come together and rediscover what their library has to offer. For more information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Oct

Fun Palaces, Various Locations Fun Palaces are made by local people for their own communities, bringing together arts and sciences, crafts, tech and digital, free and fun, linked by the Fun Palace network – Everyone an Artist, Everyone a Scientist. To view the full programme of events visit www. funpalaces.co.uk

Fun Palace, Omnibus Theatre, Clapham, SW4 0QW

Fun Palace, Brixton Library, SW2 1JQ Fun Palaces are made by local people for their own communities, bringing together arts and sciences, crafts, tech and digital, free and fun, linked by the Fun Palace network – Everyone an Artist, Everyone a Scientist. For times and more information visit www.funpalaces. co.uk

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Encounter the incredible Actors Alive scientists as they open the Omnibus Fun Palace with an immersive show, and start the weekend off with a bang! Marrying art with the science of light, the weekend will have something for everyone, young and old, scientist and artist. For more information visit www.funpalaces.co.uk

Fun Palace, Goldsmiths Community Centre, Lewisham, SE6 1QD Celebrate the creative energy of disabled people and people with mental health needs in Lewisham through a visual and performance arts festival that is open to the whole community. For times and more information visit www. funpalaces.co.uk

Sun 8 Oct

Doggy Splash Day, Streatham Common, SW16 3EN Event taking place in the paddling pool. For times and more information visit www. streathamcommon.org

Mon 9 Oct

Code Club, Lewisham Library, SE13 6LG 5.30-6.30pm. Learn to code your own computer game or website. Suitable for ages 8-13. Free. Book on 020 8314 8430. For more information visit www.lewisham. gov.uk

Sat 14 Oct

Treasure Hunt, Various Locations 12noon. Back for a third time, the treasure hunt will be taking in 20 years of Quay Players History.

Dress according to the weather, and wear sensible shoes. All ages welcome. £5 per person, up to 4 on a team. For more information visit www.quayplayers.org.uk

Animal Fantastical Family Rave, Fire, Vauxhall, SW8 1RT 2-4.30pm. World famous, award winning, Glastonbury Festival performing, family rave sensation BFLF throws the ultimate family event in a new South London venue with an ‘Animal Fantastical’ themed rave. For more information and to book visit www.bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk

Sun 15 Oct

Diwali Festival, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN 1-7pm. Celebrate the 16th anniversary Diwali Festival, with its lively music and dance stage line up alongside an authentic street food market, craft and community stalls plus dance, yoga, henna art and much more. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk

Moyses dos Santos, Polka Theatre, SW19 1SB 11am. Stories and music from Brazil and South America will be performed live on stage by world-class musicians, Moyses dos Santos and friends. Take along all the family to enjoy some Sunday morning fun and laughter. Ages 3-7. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. polkatheatre.com

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

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school+ food=hope Mary’s Meals provides a life-changing meal to hungry children every school day.

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4 Sept - 8 Oct ‘17

Tangled Picture Frame To celebrate the release of their brand new series, Disney’s Tangled have been getting creative and have made a brand new step-by-step guide to making your very own Tangled picture frame.

You will need: • • • • • • •

4. Tape everything together using masking tape. Only tape three

Cardboard Tape Scissors A ruler Different colours of paint Yellow string A Tangled picture Select your favourite picture, maybe of Rapunzel, to be framed. Draw around your picture on the bottom right section of the cardboard, making sure to leave an extra 1cm border around the picture.

2. Draw the outline of a castle on

the left edge of card around your picture. This will be the shape of your frame. 3. Draw around your picture again on a separate piece of card, again making sure to leave a 1cm edge around the picture. Draw a trapezium slightly smaller than this to form the stand for your frame. Cut out the shapes as well as the inside from your frame on the other piece of card.

Hello Pet Patters! I’ve been sent some interesting questions - so here goes!! And the first one asks, is it OK to have a dog and a cat in the same household? Fair enough, and certainly you would normally think that dogs chase cats - so no! But in fact, the chasing is triggered more by the dog’s natural instincts to chase its food - like rabbits or rats etc. And cats being more solitary (ask teacher!) creatures, will try to run away from any other larger animal they see, thus encouraging a dog to chase them! But, dogs learn things - they listen to, and then obey their “bosses” - you! Ideally you would have a puppy and a kitten, babies, and they will both then look to you as their guide and ‘boss’. Praising the puppy (or young dog) when it learns to sit, and let you present the kitten in your arms for it to sniff, and then giving a reward (small treat) will teach it very quickly that sniffing is OK. But ... any leaping forward, barking or trying to chase must be given a sharp “NO!”, and no treat to eat. Likewise with the kitten, staying calm (stroke it a lot) when the puppy or dog is sniffing, with no hissing or clawing also deserves an immediate treat. After practising this routine several times a day, for a few weeks, it should then be possible for the two to meet without you holding them, but still giving rewards if they behave nicely. And subsequent ‘growing up’ together once their identities have been recognised by each other will ensure a lifelong acceptance, and quite likely a genuine friendship. Neither dogs nor cats know what they are - they are just pre-programmed to behave in certain doggy or pussy ways - BUT these can be modified by teaching, and then their own experiences. So ... Happy training!!

sides of the back just in case you want to slot a new picture into your frame at any point. Attach the trapezium on the back and tape it on both sides. Make sure the bottom of the trapezium lines up with the bottom of the frame. 5. Time to get painting! Paint the cardboard one colour (we suggest a light blue). Fold a piece of paper to use as a stamp to create brick effects. After your first layer of paint has dried, dip the paper into a different colour (we suggest white) and get stamping! 6. Using three strands of the yellow string, plait it to create your own Rapunzel braid, tying it off at the end. Once finished, glue it onto your frame using either PVA, a glue stick or a glue gun, running from the top of the tower to the bottom. Make sure you have an adult to help if you are using a glue gun. Voila! Remember you can mix and match your colours and pictures to make lots of different picture frames. Set between the stories told in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ acclaimed film Tangled and its short film Tangled Ever After, join Rapunzel in her brand new show Tangled: The Series, as it runs on the Disney Channel. For more information go to www.disney.co.uk

Primary Times Pets Ok - now here’s a thing! Which bird lays the largest egg?? Well, it’s likely to be the largest bird yes? But you might not think of it as a bird when I tell you it’s the ostrich!! You think of birds as flying creatures, but the ostrich is just too heavy to fly, so it’s ‘wings’ have become decorative, and are used more for display when it is looking for a girlfriend or boyfriend. The feathers are also rather ‘fluffy’, with gaps in between, so they wouldn’t be much use as ‘wings’ - but they can make an attractive flutter! However, their eggs are certainly the largest - and are equivalent (teacher!) to about 180 chicken eggs! That would certainly make a HUGE breakfast, eh?!! But I don’t know where you would find a saucepan big enough if you like your eggs boiled!! Yum YUM!

Moving swiftly on ... Can you feed rabbits and guinea pigs the same food? Well, there’s a puzzle worth answering! And immediately I can say NO - don’t! This is because guinea pigs need extra Vitamin C in their diet, whilst rabbits don’t. Rabbits can live on grass and hay, and don’t really need other vegetables. So, it’s OK to give rabbits some guinea pig food, as well as just their hay food, but never the other way around. Guinea pigs must always have their special diet (which includes extra Vitamin C), and not just the simple diet of hay you give rabbits. Guinea pigs need the Vitamin C content of fresh vegetables, dandelion leaves etc, as well as some grass to chew and keep their teeth short. But giving them just rabbit food will quickly make them ill, and then you must take them to your vet! Oh dear!!

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FAC OMNIA AD DEI GLORIAM “The school is welcoming and the buildings are inspiring. Kingsdale gives you possibilities. You get to explore the world here!” Ofsted Kingsdale is an amazing School that has invested £30m to develop an award winning educational learning environment. Kingsdale is one of the top 20 most popular and oversubscribed maintained schools in the Country. Average class sizes are 20 across all subjects and significantly smaller in the Sixth Form. “Students are very proud of their School. They say that they know every adult at the School wants to help them achieve their best. Students behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the school site. Discrimination in any form is not tolerated and this is evident in the courtesy and respect that both staff and students demonstrate for each other.” Ofsted Kingsdale is renowned for outstanding performance in Mathematics and Music. We invite you to take a virtual tour on our website and to come and see us in action. We offer scholarships for new entrants to the school who show musical, mathematical or sporting talent. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals, to the value of £1,000 per annum. Designated places are made available via random allocation within each ability band. School Bus Service: Details available on request. “Kingsdale is an oasis of calm and hard work in a vibrant and exciting urban setting. Students’ relationships with peers and adults are excellent.” Ofsted

Alleyn Park Dulwich London SE21 8SQ Tel: 020 8670 7575

“The school is a magical place and makes dreams come true.” Ofsted

Outstanding Academy Converter School (mixed) Specialist 11-19 College in Mathematics & Performing Arts

OPEN DAYS 2013 Wednesday 18th September 9.30-11am Saturday 21st September 11am - 1pm Wednesday 25th September 9.30 - 11am Wednesday 2nd October 9.30 - 11am Saturday 5th October 11am - 1pm Wednesday 9th October 9.30 - 11am Saturday 12th October 11am - 1pm

OPEN EVENING 2013

Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London SE21 8SQ Tel 020 8670 7575 Fax 020 8766 7051 Email info@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk Web www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk Headteacher Mr S H Morrison

Wednesday 18th September 5.30 - 8pm

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENINGS • Wednesday 18th September 2013, 5.30-8pm • Wednesday 9th October 2013, 6-8pm • Wednesday 13th November 2013, 6-8pm • Wednesday 4th December 2013, 6-8pm For information on admission to Kingsdale Foundation School’s Sixth Form for 2013 or 2014, please visit our website or contact the school by phone 020 8670 7575 or email: sixthform@ kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk for a Sixth Form prospectus.

Top of the Class!

Take advantage of the chance to visit this Outstanding School We invite you to come to West Dulwich to discover just how we get the best out of our students and harness top talent. The exceptional popularity of the school is based on more than our renowned academic achievements and the unique opportunities we provide. Ofsted has recently judged Kingsdale to be Outstanding in every area. We offer scholarships for new entrants to the school who show musical, mathematical, artistic or sporting talent. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals, to the value of £1,000 per annum. There is equality of access for admission places irrespective of distance from the school or home locality. Please be advised that Kingsdale Foundation School offers private tours of the school during normal working hours throughout the academic year, to enable prospective parents and students to see the school in action. Tours are arranged at a time that suits you.

OPEN DAYS 2017 Wednesday 13th September 9.30am-11.30am Saturday 16th September 11am-1.30pm Wednesday 20th September 9.30am-11.30am Wednesday 27th September 9.30am-11.30am Saturday 30th September 11am-1.30pm Wednesday 4th October 9.30am-11.30am Saturday 7th October 11am-1.30pm

OPEN EVENING 2017

Wednesday 13th September 5.30pm-8pm

For further information, visit www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk