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Dear Readers Primary Times in South London 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG Tel: 020 8318 0400 Email: office@primarytimes.biz Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Twitter: @PT_LondonSandE Instagram: @primarytimesse Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Andrew Langridge, Gill Pearce, Lola Olowofela & Catherine Dillon Listings: Dingile Kasote Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Editorial Assistant: Dunya Simões Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in primary and junior schools throughout the boroughs of 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.

School’s Out for Summer - yes that time has finally arrived - the beginning of the long summer holidays. No more crazy mornings with the stress of getting up, dressed and off to school without being late (in my house certainly...), just long sunny, relaxing days hopefully! Dingile has been searching for listings to make this the best ever guide for what to do this summer holiday. Many of the listings are FREE or low cost so do read through them and mark up the ones you want to go to. Our listings are prepared a long time in advance so to make sure you have the latest details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure they haven’t changed. As many of you will know, we publish comprehensive Open Day tables in the September magazine in our Choosing your New School feature. These are aimed at Year 5 and Year 6 pupils but are handy for everyone to think about. Do look out for that magazine which will be published on 2 September. As we are distributed through primary schools this means that this magazine is the last one that our Year 6 readers will receive. We wish you the very best of luck in going to secondary school. Thank you for taking our magazines home, entering our competitions, sending us artwork and all the lovely comments you send us. We will miss you.

Contents

inside this issue.... Latest News..............................4 What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre..........................9 School’s Out for Summer............13 Summer Camps & Courses......20 Schools Roundup....................24 Competitions...........................45 All Your Own Work!.................47

Have a fantastic summer.

Peter and the Primary Times Team This magazine is audited by BPA Worldwide 46,170 copies - August 2018.

Summer Outdoor Theatre in London

Date

Production

Location

Website/Box Office

7 Jul 7 Jul 10 Jul 10 Jul 12 Jul 16 Jul 20 Jul-26 Aug 2-5 Aug 3-4 Aug 3-4 Aug 3-4 Aug 5 Aug 7-8 Aug 7 Aug–1 Sep 7 Aug–1 Sep 9 Aug 9-11 Aug 14 Aug-21 Sep* 16 Aug 25 Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug * various dates

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sense and Sensibility The Winter’s Tale The Winter’s Tale Alice in Wonderland Starflower Aesop’s Fables Persephone & the Pomegranate Seeds A Tale of Robin Hood A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Tempest The Sea Queen (Wed-Sun only) Twelfth Night (Wed-Sun only) The Tempest Great Expectations: Little Pip Great Expectations: Little Pip A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Wind in the Willows Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Frankenstein

Fulham Palace, SW6 6EA Ham House & Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS Chiswick House & Gardens, W4 2QN Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ St Paul’s Church, Clapham, SW4 0DR CLF Art Café, Peckham, SE15 4ST Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AE Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD Ham House & Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS Ham House & Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS Ham House & Garden, Richmond, TW10 7RS Canary Wharf, E14 5AB Dean’s Yard, Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA The Scoop London, SE1 2BD The Scoop London, SE1 2BD Temple Enclosure, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT Geffrye Museum, London, E2 8EA Geffrye Museum, London, E2 8EA Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD Hall Place & Gardens, Bexley, DA5 1PQ Temple Enclosure, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT Fulham Palace, SW6 6EA

www.illyria.co.uk 0344 249 1895 www.tlcm.co.uk www.thepantaloons.co.uk www.changeling-theatre.com www.changeling-theatre.com www.kew.org www.nationaltrust.org.uk 020 8940 1950 020 8940 1950 020 8940 1950 www.chapterhouse.org www.illyria.co.uk www.freeopenairtheatre.org www.freeopenairtheatre.org www.illyria.co.uk www.freetheatreuk.com www.freetheatreuk.com www.tlcm.co.uk www.quantumtheatre.co.uk www.illyria.co.uk www.illyria.co.uk

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Latest News

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What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays Ongoing Daily

Explore HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

Explore this warship and see what life was like aboard this floating city as you weave your way through the bowels of the ship and climb up and down ladders across all 9 decks. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.iwm.org.uk

Last Sat of the Month

Kids Club, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, SW18 4TF With fun educational themes, you are invited to take the kids along to have lots of fun whilst learning too. There is also a visit from Sammy the Southsidasaurus guaranteed too. For more details visit www. southsidewandsworth.com

Every Sun

Art Sundays, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

Go along to the Gallery every Sunday for a drop-in family art-making workshop. Each week there will be a different theme for you to explore and something for you to take away as a memento. Ages 4-12. Charges apply. For more details visit www. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Until 15 Jul

Dragon Babies, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Let your Dragon Babies shake, rattle and gong in this music-making session for children aged 3–5 years old. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Until 27 Jul

Family Gamelan Taster Session, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Take your family and friends to play a Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra. Playing the gamelan is a rewarding musical and social experience, inspiring self-confidence, improving coordination and sharpening listening skills. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Until 2 Sep

Summer Holiday Fun, Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts, Matlock Bath, Milton Keynes or Warrington

Get ready for non-stop rides, attractions and entertainment throughout the summer holidays. Meet your favourite UglyDolls who will be making special appearances each day. Save on your day out or short break by using the Primary Times discount advertised in this magazine. For more details visit www. gulliversfun.co.uk

Until 8 Sep

A Pirate’s Life for Me, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

A perfect day out for families to explore a variety of Pirate collections exploring the history and impact of Pirates in children’s culture through displays including toys, books, costumes, illustrations, games and photographs. For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk

Until 29 Sep

Underbelly Festival 2018, Southbank, SE1 8XX

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

Until 30 Sep

What If? Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Part of the City of London’s architectural arts programme, Fantastic Feats: The Building of London, Tower Bridge is working with Bermondsey-based All Things Studio to create an outdoor Victorian diorama offering passers-by a glimpse into some of the alternative river crossing designs presented to the City of London’s special committee in 1876.Visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Until 1 Sep

BRICKOSAURS! Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

This spectacular interactive expedition is created with more than two million LEGO® bricks and is sure to excite families, LEGO® and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. All other Brickosaurs activities are included with general admission. Charges apply. For more details visit www. marwell.org.uk

1 July - 1 Sept ‘19

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Happy Birthday Sir Horace, Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Celebrate the 200th birthday of Tower Bridge architect Sir Horace Jones, at his Big Birthday Bash in the historic Engine Rooms. Featuring family friendly games, a birthday activity table, treasure hunt and Victorian photo opportunity. Admission applies.Visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Until 27 Oct

Brick Wonders, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

In this exhibition discover amazing wonders from around the world made entirely from LEGO® bricks. Build your imagination at the interactive play areas, and don’t miss two special models of Horniman icons created especially for the show. Charges apply.Visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Until 31 Dec

Explorers Trail, Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

Become a Wild Explorer with fun for the whole family. Collect stamps as you explore the trail that leads to Marwell’s favourite animal enclosure. For more details visit www.marwell. org.uk

Thurs 4 Jul – Sun 22 Sep My Opera House, NOW Gallery, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0SQ

For the fourth NOW Art Commission, Kinska has made her imaginary world come true, mirroring what’s in her mind. An installation created predominantly from ceramics which aims to take you on a journey far away from Greenwich and into a world born from the surreal mind of the Argentinean born artist. For more details visit www.nowgallery. co.uk

Sat 6 Jul

Big Family Press, South London Gallery, Peckham, SE5 8PR 2-5pm. Enjoy family fun as you learn how to riso print, share stories and make a DIY publication for the archive using a range of exciting materials sourced from the local area. Ages 5-12. For more details visit www.southlondongallery.org

Rocking Rockliffe, Rockcliffe Gardens, Plumstead, SE18 2DS

2-6pm. A vibrant afternoon of local music, puppies and family fun. Rocking Rockcliffe Endurance Steel Band will be joining Greenwich Rock Choir, The Dog Society Greenwich and a mix of local performers to keep you all entertained. Free.Visit www. royalgreenwich.gov.uk/events

Bermondsey Carnival, Southwark Park, SE16 2ET

12noon-8pm. Enjoy an exciting free programme of music, dance and creativity. The day includes a live music programme headlined by The Real Thing, children’s workshops, a funfair, world foods stalls and Rumble in the Jumble. For more details visit www.southwark.gov.uk

Sat 6 – Sun 7 Jul

July Mon 1 Jul – Mon 30 Sep What If? Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

To celebrate Fantastic Feats: The Building of London, enjoy an outdoor exhibit and fascinating glimpse at some of the alternative river crossing designs presented by over 50 architects and engineers to the City’s special committee. For more details visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Thurs 4 Jul – Thurs 8 Aug

South London Music Sessions, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

5.30-9.30pm. Enjoy live music and DJs along with spectacular views across London at these weekly gigs on the Horniman Bandstand. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Go along and witness locomotives which will be steaming through the site. Chatham Historic Dockyard Railway has just under 1 mile of line to operate demonstration trains and it’s the perfect photo opportunity to get up close to the railway. For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk

Magnificent Masks, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Find out about different types of masks from around the world and design your own to take home in this artist-led workshop inspired by Cutty Sark’s voyages. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

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Teepee Time London At Teepee Time London they believe that sleepovers form some of the happiest memories from our childhood. It’s the little touches Teepee Time include that make their sleepover party packages a truly memorable experience and take sleepovers to the next level. Teepee Time specialise in hiring out handmade teepee tents in a beautifully designed themed set with a growing number of themes to choose from, catering for both boys and girls. Each teepee setup includes a high quality teepee tent, bed, bedding, string LED lights, comfy blanket, night light, decorative themed cushions and decorative themed accessories. Booking your sleepover party can be done with ease. Simply choose your package, add one of the gorgeous themes and Teepee Time will take care of the rest.They deliver, set up your chosen package and pick up the following day. It’s all hassle free and taken care of. Call 07943 629 098 or check out Teepee Time London’s facebook page to plan the best teepee party ever.

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What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays

July Sat 6 – Sat 27 Jul

Young Farmers Saturday Club, Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth, SE11 5HS 10.30am-1pm. Urban Roots is a weekly Saturday morning club which inspires young people to get involved in all aspects of the farm and take part in some great indoor and outdoor activities. Suitable for children ages 8-14. Charges apply. For more details visit www. vauxhallcityfarm.org

Sat 6 Jul – Sat 31 Aug Saturday Art Club, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW

created by young people from Peckham Platform and the Horniman, in collaboration with muf architecture/art. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Sun 7 Jul

Family Pride, Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD

11.30am. Go along the morning after the Pride in London parade to continue the festivities with family-friendly activities that welcome you into a world and celebrate the triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.roh.org.uk

(Saturdays only) Learn new art making skills each week from drawing, painting, sculpting, printing, collage and more. Ages 5-7 at 9.30-11am. Ages 8-11 at 11.30am1pm. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. geraldmooregallery.org

Sat 6 Jul – Sun 1 Sep

My Model City, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ This exhibition is the testing ground for a new vision of urban life, explored through an installation

Our listings are prepared a long time in advance. To make sure you have the latest details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure they haven’t changed

There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe is an original and entertaining new way to learn about the universe from the bestselling children’s author Chris Ferrie. This charmingly original book about the universe and everything in it is filled with gorgeous images from illustrator, Susan Batori, enchanting rhymes and an enthralling story, which will immerse parents and children alike. The book also includes instructions that reveal secret, invisible text and artwork that reverses the story from nothing to the scientific creation of everything. It’s the perfect first book to teach children about space. There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe will spark curious minds, begin captivating conversations and start a fascination with the incredible cosmos. Chris Ferrie is a children’s science author and founder of the Baby University series, whose fan base includes Mark Zuckerberg. Chris believes it is never too early to introduce small children to big ideas. He hopes that his series will encourage children to take an interest in these subjects even before they encounter them in school. There Was a Black Hole That Swallowed the Universe will be available from 3 September for £13.99. 8

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Blythe Hill Fields Festival, SE23 1SP 12noon-5pm. Go along and enjoy this annual community festival - live music and entertainment, hot and cold food stalls, local produce, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, fun fair and the always popular Punch & Judy show! For more details visit www. blythehillfields.org.uk

Bubble Rush, Avery Hill Park, Greenwich, SE9 2EU

A fun run like no other. Start in a sea of foam, and as you go around the course you’ll encounter four Bubble Stations pumping out different coloured bubbles. The course is pushchair and wheelchair-friendly and, with no age limit, the whole family can take part. To sign-up visit www.demelza.org.uk

Sunday Afternoon Art, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ

2-4pm. A programme of relaxed creative sessions for families, with children aged 4+ to enjoy making and creating together. Using a range of themes and materials, get stuck in and play with collage, printing, painting and more. Free event. For more details visit www. orleanshousegallery.org

Family Heritage Mornings, Marble Hill House, Twickenham, TW1 2NL

10am-1pm. Learn about the rich history of the house and park through hands-on activities. For more details visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Tour of Brixton Windmill, SW2 5EU

(Also 14 Jul, 10 Aug, 11 Aug) From 2pm. Explore the windmill with a tour guide.Visit the ‘two mills in one’ and hear the intriguing story of the Ashby family. See the original wind-powered machinery and find out how it was once used to make stoneground flour. Visit www.brixtonwindmill.org

Sat 13 – Sun 14 Jul

OnBlackheath, Blackheath, SE3 0UA

Go along to 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. To view the full programme of events and to buy tickets visit www.onblackheath.com

Sat 13 Jul – Mon 26 Aug

Summer Jousting Tournaments, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG (Selected dates)The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining the crowds with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal Box. For more information visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sun 14 Jul

Family Fun Day, Avery Hill Park, SE9 2EU

Trinity Laban Dance Festival, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 12noon-5pm. Enjoy a day of dance performances and workshops for all the family. Take your dancing shoes and join in the fun. For more details visit www.horniman.ac.uk

12noon-4pm. Gather with the community to enjoy the new play and picnic area. Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat or get involved with the music, dance and theatre. With the University of Greenwich Big Band, Loopy Lou’s Dance and All Arts Theatre School. Free.Visit www.royalgreenwich.gov. uk/events

Wed 10 Jul

Sun 14 Jul – Mon 26 Aug

9.30am-3pm. Explore the world of paint in this jam-packed day full of colours. Ages 6-10. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. geraldmooregallery.org

The wild and wonderful family party welcomes revellers of all ages to an afternoon of DJing and performances. Boogie to back-to-back tunes from the Disco Loco Allstar DJs and marvel at live music, dance and cabaret hosted by the genial MC Chu-i. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Art Day: Paint, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW

Fri 12 Jul

Erith Kitchen, DA8 1RQ

4-9pm. Go along to Pier Road for fantastic food and summery sounds. Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean at the Back-a-Yard Grill or a Fancy Pizza cooked to a French recipe. There’ll also be live music from local musicians from 6pm and a bar. For more details visit www.bexley.gov. uk/events

Sat 13 Jul

Chelsfield Village Fair, Chelsfield Cricket Green, BR6 7RN

From 12noon. Enjoy a fantastic family day out with flying displays, a fun fair, bouncy castles, over 70 stalls and lots more. Under 14s go free. For more details visit www.chelsfieldfair.com

Disco Loco, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Tues 16 Jul

Crossness Engines Guided Tour, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

11am-2pm. An opportunity to have a look at the buildings and engines, to take in the exhibition and learn something of the Victorian sewer system which continues to serve the capital. Charges apply. For more details visit www.crossness.org.uk

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The Falcon’s Malteser

Family Theatre

Based on the hilariously anarchic, award-winning children’s books, Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – the Musical! promises to be an allsinging, all-dancing, occasionallyburping extravaganza for children and adults alike. With previews from 25 July, Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – the Musical! is playing in the Dorfman Theatre until 31 August. It’s suitable for 7yrs+ with half price tickets for under-18s. Free family activities will take place in the Dorfman Foyer one hour before each 2pm performance. For more information, please visit www. nationaltheatre.org.uk.

The Falcon’s Malteser, adapted by New Old Friends from the Anthony Horowitz young adult novel, will be presented by James Seabright throughout this summer at The Vaults. The show introduces the Diamond Brothers Detective Agency. Tim is the world’s worst private investigator, so can the help of his clever younger brother Nick be enough to crack their toughest case yet? A solitary box of Maltesers is delivered by a miniature Mexican, but what’s so special about these chocolates that half of London’s criminal underworld are willing to kill for them? The show’s creators Feargus Woods Dunlop and Heather Westwell, told Primary Times, “We are so incredibly excited to be presenting The Falcon’s Malteser by Anthony Horowitz once again. We love this show, it was a real turning point for us as a company, and audiences really responded to what we did with Anthony’s already very funny book. We are also thrilled to be working with producer James Seabright to bring this much-loved show to London audiences.” The Falcon’s Malteser will run at The Vaults Theatre from 17 July – 25 August and is suitable for ages 8 and above. Expect slapstick, comedy songs, a cast of four playing dozens of characters and a fully-realised car chase on stage. For more information, please visit www.newoldfriends.co.uk.

Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – The Musical

book and lyrics by Andy Stanton music by Jim Fortune

Kids go half price

Excludes tickets under £30

Illustration by David Tazzyman

Why not go along to the National Theatre this summer for some great children’s theatre? Who likes bears? Everyone likes bears! Well, not quite everyone… Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals and fun of any kind. So when a big bear called Padlock strolls into town, trouble can’t be far off. Can nine-year-old Polly and her band of misfit friends help Padlock escape the villain’s evil clutches, or will Mr Gum and his gruesome butcher sidekick prevail?

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Family Theatre

Troubadour White City

Box Office: 08448 154 866 20 Jul – 27 Oct

Peter Pan

When leader of the Lost Boys, Peter Pan, loses his shadow during a visit to London, headstrong Wendy helps him reattach it. In return she is invited to Neverland. Ages 7+.

Churchill Bromley

Box Office: 020 3285 6000 21 – 23 Jul

Tabby McTat

Tabby is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears.

27 Jul

Milkshake! Live

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you. But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen.

Canada Water Theatre

Box Office: 020 8692 4446 4 Jul

Illusions and Realities

Levitation Orchestra welcomes you to join their latest joyous musical odyssey. They’ll be drawing on rich textures, colours, and soundscapes.

Garrick Theatre

Box Office: 03303 334 811 31 Jul – 1 Sep

Brainiac Live

The most outrageous live science show with exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves, live daredevils stunts and all the experiments you’re not allowed to do at home.

National SE1

Box Office: 020 7452 3000 25 Jul – 31 Aug

Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – The Musical

Based on the hilariously anarchic, award-winning children’s books, this show promises to be an all-singing, all-dancing, occasionallyburping extravaganza for children and adults alike. Ages 7+.

Southbank Centre SE1

Box Office: 020 3879 9555 14 Jul – 26 Aug

Disco Loco

Sunglasses? Check. Disco pants? Check. The wild and wonderful family party welcomes revellers of all ages to an afternoon of DJing and performances. 10

1 July - 1 Sept ‘19

20 Jul

NAVADAL Rising Stars

Akademi’s NAVADAL 2019 competition culminates in an exhilarating evening presenting the rising stars of South Asian dance in the UK. Part of One Dance UK’s U.Dance Fringe.

20 – 21 Jul

National Showcase

Witness the best young dance talent from across the UK perform in two explosive shows. Each performance features different dance styles including contemporary, hip-hop and South Asian.

15 – 26 Aug

Tales of the Turntable

Follow the beat back through time, as Eric and his grandfather take a trip through musical history at a dance and music show for all the family, by ZooNation Youth Company.

24 – 26 Aug

Peppa Pig: My First Concert

Peppa and George learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together and enjoy some of their favourite music from the show played by an orchestra, perfect for children.

Rose Kingston

Box Office: 020 8174 0090 8 – 11 Aug

Tabby McTat

Tabby is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears.

20 – 24 Aug

Unicorn SE1

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 Until 3 Aug

Aesop’s Fables

Go along to hear a famous fable retold for today’s audience. Choose from two versions, one for ages 4-7 and one for ages 8-12.

8 Sep

15 Minutes Live

A one-time only event featuring new short radio plays performed live with an onstage band. Ages 8-12.

Underbelly Festival Southbank Box Office: www. underbellyfestival. com 23 - 28 Jul

Shark in the Park

In the Night Garden

Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends at In the Night Garden Live. See all your favourite characters brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music.

Crossrail Place Roof Garden Canary Wharf Box Office: 020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk 24 Aug

The Family Folk Show Get ready to sway, dance and feel the rhythm as a musical event takes centre stage with an organic, authentic and fun folk vibe.

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Mustard Timothy Pope is Primary looking through his Doesn’t Go Times! telescope, but wait. With Girls Is that a Shark? In the Park? When the children of Bow-on-Tie From the team behind The Hairy start mysteriously disappearing, Maclary Show, see all three of Abigail decides to investigate Nick Sharratt’s Shark in the Park further and prove that girls are books live on stage. made of more than just sugar

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The Falcon’s Malteser

Meet Fred. Tired eyes, dirty jacket, empty pockets. But despite his lonely lifestyle he is guaranteed to make you smile.

Tim is the world’s worst private investigator. Can the help of his clever younger brother Nick be enough to crack their toughest case yet? Anthony Horowitz’s hilarious novel comes alive. Ages 8+.

Come Fly with Fred

Leeds Castle Kent Box Office: 01622 765400 23 – 24 Aug

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure like no other.

Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! The Musical

This summer, get set for an awfully big adventure as the National Theatre’s “unforgettable and delightful” (Guardian) retelling of JM Barrie’s classic tale takes flight at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new theatre in West London, only minutes away from Westfield.

Children who enjoy the CBBC show and Mums and Dads who remember the comics are all going to be excited to hear that Beano Studios and Selladoor Theatre Company are creating a family musical based on the TV show. The family-friendly show will launch in 2020 on a year-long tour of 40+ theatres and venues across the UK and Ireland. It is due to feature Dennis and Gnasher’s hallmark slapstick comedy and ageless humour delivered with a repertoire of songs.

When leader of the Lost Boys, Peter Pan, loses his shadow during a visit to London, headstrong Wendy helps him re-attach it. In return she is invited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell the fairy, Tiger Lily and the vengeful Captain Hook await. Bursting with magic, mischief, music and makebelieve, Sally Cookson’s wondrously inventive Peter Pan is a funny and moving version of a much-loved story for audiences of all ages and is playing for a limited season from 20 July.

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The stage production follows on from the success of Beano Studios’ international Emmynominated TV series Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! The TV show stars Beano’s irrepressible hero Dennis, his dogged side kick Gnasher and fearless mates including Rubi, JJ, Pieface and his pet potato Paul. Together they cook up crazy plans, get in all sorts of scrapes and take on every challenge, no matter how big. Keep your eyes peeled for Dennis and the gang hitting a theatre near you.

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More What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays Tues 16 Jul – Fri 2 Aug Exhibition: Celebrating 40 years of Polka, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-4pm. Travel through 40 years of Polka Theatre history in a new, interactive exhibition. Booking not needed. Free event. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Wed 17 Jul

Art Day: Sculpt, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW 9.30am-3pm. Sculpt using a range of materials including clay and cast your own body parts. Ages 6-10. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.geraldmooregallery.org

Fri 19 Jul

Family Bat Walk, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

8.15-9.30pm. Journey around the park after dark as you look and listen for bats. Borrow a bat detector to hear the calls and see if you can spot them fluttering above. Admission applies. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Fri 19 – Sun 21 Jul

Real Ale Festival, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

The railway’s 7th Real Ale Festival will be held between 19 and 21 July, in association with the Campaign for Real Ale. The event has grown over the years! Expect more beers, lots of trains and more fun in 2019. To book visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Sat 20 Jul

Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Why not take your favourite teddy or make your own at the zoo and join in with the teddy-themed activities, including story time, craft activities and yummy honey treats. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. For more details visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Crazy Creatures with Polka! Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-12.30pm. Explore the incredible wonders of the natural world and let your imagination run wild. In this arts and crafts session create your own crazy creature. Suitable for children aged 4-6. Admission applies. Booking is essential. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

Family Fun, Myatt’s Fields Park, SE5 9RA

10am-1pm. Enjoy a fun morning at the Mulberry Centre with activities such as a free bouncy castle. Cook and eat with other parents, grandparents, carers and kids. Open play indoors and outdoors. For more details visit www.myattsfieldspark. info

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Summer Fete and Craft Fair, Shrewsbury House Community Centre, SE18 3EG 12noon-5pm. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family plus a wide range of stall holders selling all sorts of handmade goods, from homeware and gifts to wellness products and unique treats. For more details search ‘Shrewsbury House Community Centre’ on Facebook.

Sat 20 – Sun 21 Jul

Community Craft Fair, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

11am-4.15pm. Go along as Red House celebrates art, crafts, and community wellbeing with a weekend of workshops, demonstrations, and a variety of activities. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house

Kew Science Festival, Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE

10am-5pm. Grab your goggles, slip on a lab coat and get stuck in to the Kew Science Festival. Enjoy a weekend of wild workshops, handson experiments, shows and behind the scenes tours that will captivate children and adults alike. For more details visit www.kew.org/kewgardens

Summer Fair, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-5pm. Oakleigh Fairs return with a weekend not to miss. With animal shows, craft stalls and food vendors, it’s a great day out for the whole family. Parking on event site only. Admission applies. Booking is essential. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

Lambeth Country Show, Brockwell Park, SE24 9BJ

12noon-8pm. The 45th annual show boasts a unique line-up that celebrates the very best of the city and countryside and is one of the biggest free family festivals in the UK. Expect horticultural shows, sheep and owl displays, home grown vegetable and flower competitions, craft and food stalls, music and more. For more details visit www. lambethcountryshow.co.uk

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The People’s Tower, Guildhall Yard, London, EC2V 5AE

Join artist Olivier Grossetête for box building fun, creating a monumental cardboard structure inspired by the Guildhall. Over 1,000 boxes will be used to make this 20m-high masterpiece. On Sat lend a hand to construct the tower and on Sun see it toppled over and destroyed by its makers. Free event. For timings and more details visit www.cityoflondon. gov.uk

Sat 20 Jul – Sun 1 Sep

Wetland Explorers, WWT London Wetland Centre, SW13 9WT

Head to the Wetland HQ where you can pick up a trail map and set off into the wild to get wet and muddy and learn explorer skills through wild play challenges and a new ‘Swamp Survival Squad’. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. wwt.org.uk

Pixie Manor, Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Sidcup, DA14 5BQ Unleash your inner fairy and pixie and experience the magic this summer within a land of enchantment as you uncover the hidden pixies, fairies and dragons. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.ruxley-manor. co.uk

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Summer Fun, RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

Take part in The Very Hungry Caterpillar family trail through the garden along with fun activities for all, such as creating a giant collaborative artwork in the Clore Learning Centre, puppet shows, and storytelling and music workshops. For more details visit www.rhs.org. uk/wisley

Sat 20 Jul – Sat 21 Sep Maize Maze, Stanhill Farm, Dartford, DA2 7HD

The maze is ideal for the kids to run around and lose themselves for a couple of hours. This year’s theme is Crops & Robbers, a farm theme based on the age-old battle between scarecrows and crows. They also have a Mini Maze with a further ten game stations. For more details visit www. stanhillfarm.co.uk

Sun 21 Jul

Family Open Day, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

10.30am-4pm. Go along and see one of the four engines, Prince Consort, in steam. Have a look at the buildings and engines, take in the exhibition

and learn something of the Victorian sewer system which continues to serve the capital. Charges apply. For more details visit www.crossness. org.uk

Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Biggin Hill, TN16 3AX

At the farm’s biggest fundraising event of year, expect all of the usual fun, including the famous dog show, live music, dog agility, stalls, shops, hot food, kids’ rides, folk music, raffles, doggy splash, the herbivore hut, and popular fresh stone-baked pizzas. For more details visits www. foalfarm.org.uk

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+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk

Plumstead Live! Winns Common, SE18 1PG

3-8pm. Enjoy a free familyfriendly festival with live music performances. Taking your own picnic is encouraged and there will be ice cream, children’s activities and face painting to keep little ones entertained. For more details visit www.parksfest.org or www.FoPC. info

Mon 22 Jul – Mon 5 Aug

ACYPS Summer Fun Zone, Christ Church School, Greenwich, SE10 0DZ

9am-5pm. Fun and exciting activities for children aged 5 to 12, including arts and crafts, football, multi-sports, board games, traditional outdoor games and more. For more details search ACYPS Acorn on Facebook.

Mon 22 Jul – Wed 28 Aug

Create and Grow, Squires Garden Centre, Twickenham, TW2 5PA

(Selected dates) During the summer holidays, there will be different craft and planting activities each week, including a wildlife hunt, planting and decorating a strawberry pot, painting a hedgehog or rabbit money box, and decorating a pair of pebble animals. Charges apply. For dates, timing and more details visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Mon 22 Jul – Fri 30 Aug Summer Explorer Trail, Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH

10am-4.30pm. Go on the explorer trail this summer to win a small prize. Make your very own gold bar shaped moneybox to decorate and take home. Assemble a banknote jigsaw, take part in some safe cracking and lift a real gold bar. For more details www.bankofengland. co.uk/museum

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Find yourself surrounded by riverside views while tucking into a hearty lunch or an elegant afternoon tea. Or dine and dance the night away, enjoying entertainment from West End performers to talented jazz musicians on their evening dining cruises. City Cruises know how to make your trip extraordinary. Book now on www.citycruises.com or call 020 7740 0496.

Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts City Cruises

City Cruises live for being on the river, setting sail every 40 minutes, every day of the year. Sail with them to explore London’s sights as you’ve never seen them before. City Cruises’ boats offer panoramic views, an open-air deck and even a bar where you can truly relax. With commentary on the sights, landmarks and history from City Cruises experts, you will get a new perspective on our amazing city’s story. Whatever your idea of fun, get it on board an award-winning trip with City Cruises. Depart from one of four fantastic Thames spots, Westminster Pier, London Eye pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier.

See UglyDolls this summer at Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts.Your favorite UglyDolls, stars of this summer’s blockbuster movie, will be making special appearances each day! Get ready for non-stop rides, attractions and entertainment throughout the summer holidays.Visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk for more information. Gulliver’s short breaks offer families fantastic stay and play packages with theme park entry included. Book the perfect staycation for your family with a choice of accommodation themes across three UK resorts. Save on your big day out or short break by using the discounts advertised on this page and on page 7. Please see individual adverts for full terms and conditions. Photo credit: Togo Photography

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Ladybird Books Exhibition at the Garden Museum

Take a wander down the garden path with Ladybird Books this summer in a nostalgic exhibition celebrating the iconic illustrated books and the impact they made in teaching children about the natural world. The instantly recognisable artwork from the ‘golden age’ of Ladybird Books will be discovered by a whole new generation of children in this family-friendly exhibition, showing at the Garden Museum from 31 July – 27 October. Find out more at www. gardenmuseum.org.uk . On loan from Penguin Random House, original artworks will be displayed from beloved titles published between 1940 and 1980, including the What to look for series, British Wildflowers, Garden Flowers, British Birds and their Nests, The Life of a Honey Bee, Pets and Trees. From children picking fruit and flowers, to colourful depictions of wildflowers and wildlife, this heartwarming collection of illustrations will take visitors back to the innocence and joy of playing in the garden as a child. Accompanying the artworks, the exhibition will include interactive children’s activities such as dressing up, a nature hunt trail, art activities and a Ladybird Books memory board on which to share memories. A family programme will also be offered across the summer, including creative workshops, storytelling, plant science lessons and children’s cookery sessions making ladybird cupcakes, all inspired by What to Look for in the Garden.

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

There are lots of events going on this summer at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo. On Saturday 20 July bring your favourite teddy or make your own and join in with the teddy-themed activities including story time and yummy honey treats. On Thursday 25 July there will be lots of pirate and rat-themed activities to join in with including parrot puppet making and tug-of-war. Pig Day will be taking place on Tuesday 30 July where you can find out just how smelly pigs really are, and on 1 August the zoo is combining with The Army Museum to bring a fun-filled day of activities themed around camouflage and how nature influences and helps us. Saturday 3 August will mark Sheep and Wool Day where you can watch and learn why farmers sheer their sheep in a demonstration. Check the website for information on these and other themed days taking place at the zoo. There will also be dedicated activity weeks - Biaza Big Bug Bonanza running 5 - 9 August and a Native Species week running from 19 - 23 August. All events and drop-in sessions will run from 11am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Usual entrance fees apply to all events. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, please visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk.

Photo credit: © Ladybird Books Ltd, 1961

Bank of England Museum Summer Explorer Trail

Looking for things to do this summer holiday? Check out the Bank of England Museum where you can learn all about money and gold. The museum’s summer explorer trail runs from 22 July – 30 August. Pick up a trail from the information desk and explore the Bank’s 325 year history through its brand new exhibition. Travel back in time and discover 325 objects full of stories and mysteries. There’s a small but tasty prize waiting for those who hand in their trails at the information desk. Children can also make their very own gold bar shaped moneybox to decorate and take home. That’s not the only excitement - everyone can try their hand at safe-cracking, and even pick up a real gold bar (if you’re feeling strong as each bar weighs a whopping 13 kilos!). With lots of interactive displays everyone in the family is guaranteed great fun. Activity sheets are also available for children of all ages. And the best bit? The museum and all of the activities outlined above are completely free. There’s no need to book, either — just turn up between 10am and 4.30pm, MondayFriday and let the summer fun begin. For more information, visit www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum. 14

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Summer explorer trail Free admission

22 July–30 August 2019 10am–4.30pm

Go on our explorer trail this summer to win a small prize. Make your very own gold bar shaped moneybox to decorate and take home. Assemble a banknote jigsaw, take part in some safe cracking and lift a real gold bar! 10:00am–5:00pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and Bank Holidays. Entrance in Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH

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Join a bug hunt, jump on board the Bugmobile, discover fascinating facts during interactive storytelling and make critter crafts to take home. Budding young environmentalists will meet the Parks’ hidden heroes and learn about their vital roles as recyclers, pollinators and sources of food.

What to Look for in the Garden A LADYBIRD BOOKS EXHIBITION

31 July - 27 October 2019 www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

Events take place on various dates in July and throughout August at Royal Parks including, Hyde Park, The Green Park, and Greenwich Park.

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo... who will you see?

The Mission: Invertebrate roadshow is free, runs from 11am3pm and no booking is required. It’s recommended for children aged 3 to 11 years and their families. Visit www.royalparks.org.uk/missioninvertebrate for dates and details.

Summer Fun at Orpington Roman Villa BR6 8AF ‘Horrible Habits & Costumes’ Every Wednesday in August. Sessions at 10.30am.

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Discover the fascinating world of London’s bugs in the Royal Parks this summer, from bees and beetles to snails and spiders, as the Royal Parks’ Mission: Invertebrate goes on the road.

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Visit Epping Ongar Railway

Come by the Underground to feed the baby dinosaurs at the Epping Ongar Railway! The Epping Ongar Railway is the only steam railway readily accessible by tube, making it an easy day out this summer without the car. As ever, the Railway has some really good events this summer that you and your children will really enjoy. In August, The Gruffalo and characters from PAW Patrol will be making appearances. In the middle of August will be the Railway’s ‘Family Fun Day’ including arts and crafts, magic show, circus skills, face painting and the chance to see some baby dinosaurs! Off peak fares to Epping are just £1.50 from many stations in South London if you avoid Zone 1. Once at Epping your fare includes unlimited bus and train travel on the Railway. The Railway is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the Bank Holiday in August – check the website www.eorailway.co.uk for timetables and fares.

Pop Up Screens 2019

With days now at their longest, Pop Up Screens are here to offer you the perfect activity to fill the balmy evenings. Their 2019 screening programme, in partnership with Benadryl®, brings an iconic line up of smash hits, old and new to your local London park. Screenings of over 40 of your favourite movies will begin from 19 July. Pop Up Screens will be setting up events in picturesque locations across the capital. Their giant screen will be taking up residence in the charming Ravenscourt Park in Denmark Hill, iconic Guildhall in the heart of London and the beautiful Canbury Gardens in Kingston as well as a host of other parks across London. There will be lots of amazing caterers set to offer tasty treats and ensure you have everything you need for your evening under the stars. Why not tuck into a gourmet hotdog or sourdough wood fired pizza while you watch your favourite flick? Pop Up Screens provide a “relaxed atmosphere & friendly vibe” (Time Out), this summer. Tickets start from £12.50 for adults and £8 for children and don’t forget you can bring your own blankets, beanbags and cushions, or even hire a director’s chair. Visit www.popupscreens.co.uk for more information.

International Bat Night

International Bat Night is a popular annual event to draw public awareness to threatened bat populations across the world. Bat Night takes place in more than 30 countries on the last full weekend of August. This year, International Bat Night is on 24 and 25 August. Bats are mammals, and in fact they are the only mammals that can fly. Like other mammals, they have hair or fur on their bodies and are warm-blooded. In the UK, there are 17 different types of bats. Many people think bats are blind, but in fact they can see almost as well as humans. However, at night, their ears are more important than their eyes - they use a special sonar system called ‘echolocation,’ meaning 16

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they find things using echoes. Why not see and hear bats in their natural environment by taking part in a range of events organised by local bat groups, wildlife trusts, countryside rangers and other organisations across the country? In your local area, be sure to find a bat walk over the holidays. They often take place at dusk. Bat walk leaders have equipment specialised to hear the bat’s echoes and cries, called a bat detector.

Mega Maker Lab

The Institute of Imagination are opening a major summer experience for families to tinker, experiment and play together. Based at The Workshop in Lambeth, the Mega Maker Lab is open for the whole of August for young inventors to explore. You can experience five creative zones themed around invention, making, imagination and play.Young makers can dream up new ideas, make inventions with tools, technology and up-cycled materials and test and prototype their builds in a test arena with ramps, wind tables and more. Try out LEGO challenges, add to mega collaborative installations, join coding and robotics workshops, build a giant marble run, get tips from experts and see performances and demonstrations throughout the month. Excitingly, the experience has been co-designed by 100 young Londoners. Mega Maker Lab is perfect for families with children aged 5-12 years and supervised groups are welcome too. Tickets are £5-7. If you’re a Lambeth resident, you get 30% off tickets using promotional code LAMBETH30.

Family Fun Day 17, 18 August

As much fun as a day by the seaside but with steam trains and vintage buses! Circus Workshop Activity Train Magic Show

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Characters will be appearing at intervals on each date. Take the tube to Epping Underground Station where our heritage buses pick you up from right outside.Visit our website for more details.

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The Mega Maker Lab is open 6 days a week in August from TuesdaysSundays, 10am–5pm.You’ll find it at Imagination Lab at The Workshop, 26 Lambeth High Street. The nearest tube stations at Vauxhall, Lambeth North and Westminster. Find out more and book at www. ioi.london/megamakerlab.

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British Airways i360 Viewing Tower

Do you have a budding astronaut? Or a child who wants to fly? Let your kids take off in their imagination this summer at Brighton’s British Airways i360 Viewing Tower. Glide up in the spaceship-like giant glass viewing pod to see all of Brighton and the South Coast from high above. Look down to see tiny people and cars going past. Watch a seagull soaring past the pod. Gaze out to sea to catch a glimpse of the windmills turning on the horizon. The pod is fully enclosed so it’s a great option on a wet day and it’s also air-conditioned to keep you cool on really hot days. Facilities include the Nyetimber Sky Bar serving Folkington’s delicious juices and ice-cream. In the beach building, you’ll find a gift shop with a great range of toys, children’s books, games and souvenirs.You can also enjoy a snack or a meal at the West Beach Bar & Kitchen. The entire site is buggy friendly and there are several baby-changing facilities. With 24 flights a day from 10am to 10pm during the summer holidays, there is plenty of time and space to take a flight this summer on board British Airways i360. Kids’ tickets cost from £7.40 and under 4s fly free. Book online to save 10% at www.britishairwaysi360.com

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Jousting at Hever Castle

BBC wildlife’s Wild Cities presenter, Hannah Stitfall,

inspires us to... become a wildlife filmmaker this summer You’re never too young to tell animal stories and cherish the wildlife you encounter. That’s the message from passionate wildlife content creator for BBC Earth, Springwatch and Wild Cities, Hannah Stitfall. From whales leaping out of the waves at close quarters to plastic pollution on our beaches, mobile phone footage shared online is an incredibly powerful tool in defence of the natural world. Why not film some of the wildlife you experience on the school run or beyond and make it the star of the show? “It is very easy to get down about the state of our planet,” said Hannah, a wildlife presenter who has worked alongside some of the world’s best naturalists and conservationists, has filmed around the world and worked on BBC Spring, Autumn and Winterwatch, “but the tide is slowly turning – and that is thanks to passionate individuals like the people reading this. “Whether it is through public speaking, TV, nature writing or simply through their own social media channels, the conservation movement happening right now is something we should all be proud of and is incredibly exciting! We can make a difference and already are, but only if we don’t give up.” Sir David Attenborough’s BBC show Wildlife on One was a must-see for a young Hannah who rushed home after school dance class to tune in. The filmmaker’s love of wildlife started very early, at playschool, where she pretended to be a flamingo and went on to develop an obsession with foxes. Hannah is encouraging families to try making

their own wildlife films from their mobile phones. “Find something you’re passionate about and go film it – that could be anything from a house martin to a mayfly nymph – every single species has a story and why shouldn’t it be you who tells it? As mentioned earlier – if you only reach one person then they tell another person – that’s more people that now know about that species story. Hannah’s new four-part BBC Earth series filmed in South Africa is coming out later this year. She believes sharing stories about our natural world and the species we share our planet with is now one of the most important jobs on the planet. “I see it almost as a domino effect when I’m working on a BBC production or making my own content – if I reach just one person, they will then tell or share the content with another person, then another person and another, which in turn hopefully reaches a huge audience. If every single one of us managed to change just one person’s mind about protecting our wildlife or hooked them into caring about nature then I truly believe our work as wildlife communicators would be done – and that is why it matters so much to me.” Hannah will be at RSPB Birdfair, which runs from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 August in Rutland, and addresses some of the big issues of the day, including climate change and wildlife decline. For tickets and news visit: www.birdfair.org.uk, @ TheBirdfair and Like Birdfair on Facebook.

The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining the crowds once more for the annual Jousting tournaments. The annual Summer Jousting Tournaments will begin at Hever Castle on 13 and 14 July. The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining the crowds with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal Box. Join Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Knights of Royal England in the procession to the Jousting arena. Battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat, the valiant knights will then compete for points to find this season’s ultimate champion. Surrounded by award-winning gardens and dating back to the 13th century, historic Hever Castle provides a picturesque setting for a fantastic day of jousting. Bring a blanket or watch the joust in style from the medieval spectator stands, available on the day for a small cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Then choose which knights you support and cheer them to glory. Jousting tournaments take place throughout the summer at Hever Castle on 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 July, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 23 – 26 August. For more information, please visit www.hevercastle.co.uk. Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

The Gruffalo Summer Party

Chessington World of Adventures Resort invites you to The Gruffalo Summer Party between Friday 19 July and Monday 2 September to celebrate The Gruffalo’s 20th Birthday. Join the much-loved monster with ‘purple prickles all over his back’ for a spectacular song and dance with some of your favourite picture book characters. Race Stick Man, duel the Highway Rat, breathe fire with Zog, meet Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay the Scarecrows, fly with Room on the Broom’s Witch and finally come face to face with the Gruffalo to help him blow out his 20 birthday candles. The ever-popular Gruffalo River Ride Adventure will have families splashing down the lazy river as the story of The Gruffalo magically unfolds, with exciting twists and turns along the way. Witch and Cat need your help to find her lost belongings in Room on the Broom - A Magical Journey which is new for 2019.Visit the enchanted library and walkthrough the pages of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s book to be part of this spellbinding new adventure. For more information, visit www.chessington.com.

Name a Shark

SEA LIFE Brighton has launched a state of the art new attraction called Day & Night, which will open its doors to the public early this summer. To celebrate the launch of Day & Night, SEA LIFE Brighton is offering the chance for readers to name one of their Black Tip Reef Sharks and win a family ticket to go and experience it for themselves. 18

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To be in with a chance of winning just send an email, with your name for the shark and why you’ve chosen it, to slcbrighton@ merlinentertainments.biz. The competition closes on 26 July. Sealife Brighton is offering a 50% discount to all Primary Times readers. Quote code PTDN when booking. To use online, visit www.vistsealife. com/brighton/promotions. The offer is for a maximum of 5 people and gives 50% off the full walk up admission price.

Brickosaurs at Marwell Zoo

Treat yourself to a prehistoric interactive experience running through to 1 September at Marwell Zoo featuring 50 life-sized sculptures built and displayed around the zoo as part of an interactive trail, with a free spotter guide. There will also be a Brickosaurs Basecamp, open from 10am to 4pm daily with the #howmanydinos display.You will find two brick pits, a ‘mega head’ dinosaur photo opportunity, a LEGO® brick jeep photo experience (extra fee applies) and a face painting station (subject to availability). Highlights include the largest touring LEGO brick dinosaur model ever made – a massive eight-metre T-Rex – plus fantastic displays all over the park. From Wednesdays to Sundays during the summer holidays, Brucy Brick, an Australian Brickosaur wrangler come carer, will be doing 10 minute interactive talks. Spike the Stegosaurus mascot will be out and about meeting and greeting guests on selected days. There will also be a host of new species of Brickosaurs completing the collection including a plesiosaur, a baby T. rex, an Archaeopteryx and a Stegosaurus. For more details about events and attractions at Marwell Zoo, visit www.marwell.org.uk.

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Summer Camps & Courses the Academy told Primary Times, “The experiences the teachers can pass on to you transform who you are as a performer.” The artistic director of LOST theatre also commented, “WAVPA’s young performers were uniformly of an excellent standard.” New members are welcome all year round so please visit www. whitgift.co.uk/WAVPA or email wavpa@whitgift.co.uk for more details on how to apply (termly payment).

South East London’s Arts Destination Funky Monkey Keyboard Summer Workshops

Get your children into music this summer with Funky Monkey’s wonderful one or five day workshops for beginner electronic keyboard enthusiasts, with a different theme depending on the session. The workshops are the perfect opportunity to try out the keyboard and make music the fun way. Children learn in small groups how to write and play notes C-G and try some famous tunes using electronic keyboards. It’s a wonderful and relaxed introduction to practical and theoretical music, with games, quizzes and art activities all based around music thrown in for good measure. You’ll be amazed how much they can learn whilst having fun. A one day workshop costs £35 or £30 with a sibling discount. One week is priced at £125 or £110 with a sibling discount. The workshops run from 29 July - 9 August in Herne Hill, Sydenham, Blackheath, Streatham and Sevenoaks. For more information, please call 01732 457 100 or visit www.funkymonkey.info.

Whitgift Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

Is your child interested in developing their acting, dancing and singing? Whitgift’s Saturday Performing Arts programme offers expert tuition from industry professionals to girls and boys aged 8-18 years. Running on term-time Saturdays only, morning or afternoon slots are allocated following a successful application. Not only is the programme great for developing skills in the performing arts but the sessions also help members improve creative thinking, concentration and confidence in expression, which are valuable, transferable skills. The programme is a hit with parents with one affirming that her daughter’s “confidence and self-belief have soared since she first started.” The teachers are enthusiastic and passionate and the sessions are friendly, inclusive and collaborative. The Whitgift Academy of Visual Performing Arts has links to trade specialists and works closely with agents, also supporting scholarship applications and audition material including for the National Youth Theatre. A member of 20

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For nearly 140 years, the Conservatoire in Blackheath has provided inspiring and life-enhancing opportunities for people of all ages to develop their creative potential. Whatever your age, needs or previous experience, The Conservatoire believes that an outstanding creative education is based on a positive and supportive environment, a love of learning and a culture of praise, celebration and collaboration. The Conservatoire also offers individual tuition, family concerts, a London-wide outreach programme and bursaries for those who wouldn’t be able to afford high quality arts tuition otherwise. Whatever stage you are at in your creative journey, the Conservatoire has a course to challenge, inspire and enhance your life and now you can experience its ethos at their Open

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Saturday* Academy, open to all aged 8-18 years Expert tuition in Drama, Dance and Musical Theatre Welcoming new members throughout the year, please visit our site for more details, course dates, prices and our showreel:

www.whitgift.co.uk/WAVPA Whitgift School,Haling Park, South Croydon, CR2 6YT

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Superkids

“We can’t wait for Superkids summer play scheme to begin!” The fun and engaging holiday clubs are a great place for children to spend their summer, making new friendships and having adventures. With locations in Blackheath, Beckenham and Elmers End, each holiday club provides indoor and outdoor activities and trips. This summer, Superkids has themed weeks including Super-Circus, SuperScience, Super-Chefs, Super-Summer, Super-Sports and Super-Sealife. Each week is packed with amazing activities, crafts, trips and workshops and provides countless opportunities to have fun and learn. In addition to the regular activity programme, the Blackheath club is collaborating with El-Patio Kids to introduce children to the Spanish language in a fun and interactive way. Superkids play scheme is Ofsted registered for children aged 4-11 years. Staff are DBS checked and first aid trained. Online booking is easy at the Superkids website, www. superkidsclub.co.uk. For more information please view the website or contact Superkids on 07732 305 454.

the classes are of a high standard in state of the art studios, workshops and suites. Class content is freethinking, expressive and challenging for the students. Don’t just take their word for it…. Primary Times spoke to a parent and she told us, “My daughter started at BRIT Kids when she was in Year 7 and is just completing Year 13 and has thoroughly enjoyed it and was so pleased when they opened up BRIT Kids to 16+ year olds. She has accepted a place to study Film Production at University, a subject she may not even have thought about without her experience at BRIT Kids, experience which I am sure helped her secure an offer.”

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Day on 28 July. The conservatoire’s production of Alice in Wonderland will be running on 7 July at 2.30pm and 4pm. Aimed at ages 6-10, all are welcome, with adult tickets costing £10 and children’s costing £5. Courses also run at the Conservatoire. On 31 July take part in the Slither, Gallop and Dance art workshop for 3-5 years and make a dancing creature with moving limbs. Tickets cost £20. Alternatively, on 5 - 9 August, The Big Friendly Giant drama workshop for ages 4-7 will be running. Go along for one, two or all five days. Each day costs £50 or the whole week costs £190. For more information about The Conservatoire, please visit www.conservatoire.org.uk. Photo credit: Rachel Rimell Photography

LAMDA Training & Speech & Drama Classes Group or Private Sessions For further information please call or email:

07947 545 309 020 3620 2866 jenna@curtainupdrama.co.uk www.curtainupdrama.co.uk 54 Orchard Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 9LU

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BRIT Kids at The BRIT School offers a full day of classes from 9.30am–3.30pm. They have now gone National and are forming partnerships with other schools to offer BRIT Kids around the country. www.BRITKids.org is their new website, meaning that applying is just a few clicks away. BRIT Kids is deeply rooted in education and offers children the opportunity to explore the creative and performing arts through a safe, welcoming and fun environment. It is through this energy and creativity that the children find a way to build confidence, make new friends and gain a feeling that they belong to something really rather special. BRIT kids is very much part of The BRIT School, meaning that

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Disney Family Swim

To the swimming pool … and beyond! Keep the kids healthy, happy and active this summer by heading to the pool for a Disneyinspired family fun swim session. Sessions include 10 exciting activities featuring content inspired by Swim England core aquatic skills and the magic of Disney storytelling – launching with Disney•Pixar’s most-loved characters from the recently released Toy Story 4 including Buzz and Woody and the rest of the gang. Sessions will be available for 12 months and will include further releases from Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Friends in October 2019 and Disney’s Frozen 2 in February 2020. The sessions will be delivered by a trained activator and available at over 250 pools across the UK. Session times, days and price will vary by location. For more information, visit www.swimming.org/ learntoswim/disney.

Forries Education

Booking for the Summer Holiday sessions at Forries Education is now live. They are excited to announce that their enchanting PreSchool and Primary School Holiday sessions are now confirmed. All details are on the website, Facebook and Instagram. If you are on the Forries Education mailing list, you will get a Mailchimp post with all of the details as well. Forries Education are going to run their 3 x 3 day sessions in Manor Park in Hither Green, Hilly Fields in Brockley and Eliot Pits Wood in Blackheath. They have spread the sessions over the Summer Holidays so that they will suit most families, with one at the beginning of the holidays, one in the middle and one at the end. Forries Education are also running three Forest Sprite sessions throughout the Summer Holidays to cater for families with children not yet at school. Next term, most sessions will be the same as before, with the addition of Forries childcare which will be running on Tuesdays to Thursdays in Blackheath – for more details, please follow the link below. Forries Education also run birthday parties in the local parks which they use for sessions. Parties can also be organised to take place in your own garden. To find out more and to book sessions, go to www.forrieseducation.co.uk

Theatre Peckham has inspirational professional teachers and works with arts training bodies and organisations including the Royal National Theatre and Central School of Speech & Drama. All workshops are taught by Arts Industry Professionals and each child can join either for fun or to take exams. Theatre Peckham provides a safe space to be creative. One mother told Primary Times, “My son has had the best time and is so much more confident” and a drama class student described the course as “The best drama class I ever had”. For more information about Theatre Peckham, please visit www.theatrepeckham.co.uk. Photo credit: Suzi Corker

Cycle Training in Croydon

Croydon Council are excited to announce that once again free cycle training courses for children will be delivered throughout the summer holidays. The courses are designed for all levels of ability from complete beginners to quiet road cycling for more advanced abilities. Children are asked to bring a bike along with them, however, bikes can be supplied for older participants. There are various dates to choose from at two locations at Croydon Arena and Heavers Farm School. Depending on the course level, the training can last anywhere from 1hr 15 minutes for complete beginners sessions to eight hours (over two days) for more advanced cyclists. For

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Play, learn, explore and perform with drama, stories, dance and singing for 3–11 year olds. Theatre Peckham will be welcoming all children and young people to discover their creativity, make new friends and learn about how theatre works for their new programme which starts this September. To register your interest, please email darnell@theatrepeckham.co.uk. 22

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course details, bookings and times, please visit www.cyclinginstructor. com. Croydon council want to encourage residents, both adults and children, to cycle so they also offer adult cycle group sessions for groups of people of a similar level of cycling ability from beginners to intermediate. Individual lessons for people aged 9 and above who live, work or study in the borough who cannot ride a bicycle are also available. ‘Cycling for Health’ sessions are designed to help Croydon residents improve general fitness and wellbeing. To attend any of these courses please fill out the form and check availability on www.cyclinginstructor.com.

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p u d n u o R s l o o Sch St Martin-in-the-Fields High School for Girls

Choosing the right school can be a daunting prospect and it will be one of the most important decisions that you and your daughter will make. St Martin’s is an outstanding Church of England School (SIAMS April 2018) and was judged Good by OFSTED in May 2018. Ofsted reported, “The motto of the school, Caritate et Disciplina with Love and Learning, is driven by all staff in a common endeavour to improve the life chances of all students.” St Martin’s commitment to academic excellence and personal well-being is total. Their vision is to create a safe, caring, happy and inclusive community underpinned by their Christian values, Service, Compassion, Justice and Perseverance. St Martin’s is an official Mandarin teaching site in partnership with the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM) at London South Bank University. Mandarin is taught from Year 7 up to GCSE. They warmly invite you to visit them at any time, especially during their Open Events. They are confident that once you have met the girls and staff, St Martin’s will be your school of first choice. For more information, visit the website at www.stmartins.academy.

The academy is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with the Principal, Matt Jones, being in post for 7 years. The whole community came together for this important landmark for the academy throughout the year with a variety of events and celebrations. Ark Globe Academy’s results at all key stages are above national averages and continue to improve. The Sixth Form and Key Stage 4 is in the top 10% nationally. In 2018 100% of students received a university offer for the second year in a row, with 78% going to a top third university or course. The academy recently celebrated its third student to receive an Oxbridge offer, after sending two of its students to the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford in the previous years. Besides the proven academic achievement, Ark Globe prides itself on its bespoke enrichment and careers exposure programme. Recently, the academy has opened a full time Nursery, which will allow children to start their exceptional education at Globe much earlier. The Early Years provision at Ark Globe is graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Ark Globe has set its purpose to promote social justice in a fairer society where everyone will have equal opportunities to

Starting Secondary School This Year?

Do you have a child starting secondary school this year? Excited or worried about how they might get lost on the way there, cope with the timetable or if they’ll make new friends? Do not worry! BBC Bitesize has a new campaign to help everyone get to grips with it. Starting Secondary School has resources for parents, kids and teachers made in partnership with CBBC’s Our School and leading mental health charity YoungMinds. Pupils who have been through it pass on some great top tips and there are films and expert advice from well-known faces, plus further resources to support you through it. And it’s all completely free. Starting Secondary School is available now at www.bbc.com/ startingsecondaryschool.

Ark Globe Academy – Celebrating 10 Years of Success

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Ark All Saints Academy

It is an exciting time to join Ark All Saints Academy as the school moves into its seventh year. The school is now full, with Year 7 to Year 11 scholars. 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 & 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. In July 2018 the Academy had a short inspection in which it was decided that the academy had maintained the good quality of education since its last inspection. Outside of academic pursuits, the Academy offers all scholars a wide range of opportunities. These include the chance to appear in theatre and musical performances, 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 along to one of the open events.

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for prospective Year 7 scholars Saturday 21 September 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am Thursday 26 September 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am Monday 30 September 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am Tuesday 2 October 2019 Principal’s talk 5pm Monday 8 October 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am Wednesday 9 October 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am st

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determine their own future, and puts this aim at the centre of its work every day. For more information, visit www.arkglobe. org or attend an open day in October.

A Good school with Outstanding Behaviour, Safety and Leadership - Ofsted

Tel: 0207 450 5959 info@arkallsaintsacademy.org 140 Wyndham Road, London, SE5 0UB

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Preparing scholars for university and beyond

Secondary School Open Events Find out how Ark Globe Academy will prepare your child for university and to be a leader in their community. Tuesday 1 October 2019, 9:00am–10:30am Thursday 3 October 2019, 5:00pm–7:00pm Tuesday 8 October 2019, 9:00am–10:00am (Tours only) No appointment necessary. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_LondonSandE

Ark Globe Academy, Harper Road, London SE1 6AF Principal: Mr Matt Jones 020 7407 6877 arkglobe.org info@arkglobe.org @ARKGlobeAcademy

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St Dunstan’s College

Girls and boys join St Dunstan’s College Senior School from a large number of preparatory and primary schools across south-east London and beyond. Moving from junior school to senior school is a major milestone in a child’s life. Parents and children alike may feel nervous about the transition -- so many new people to meet, new buildings to navigate and new subjects to delve into. It can seem overwhelming. However, St Dunstan’s relatively small size allows for new students to settle in very quickly. They are helped along the way by running a New Joiners’ Induction Day at the beginning of each Michaelmas Term during which the College is open only to new students. During the Induction Day, students get to know their form tutors, subject teachers and classmates as well as how to find their classes and College facilities. With small class sizes, excellent pastoral support and plenty of friendly and helpful returning students, children quickly make friends and find their way around the school. In August 2018, St Dunstan’s College celebrated excellent GSCE grades. 82% of grades were A* - B, with over 60% being A*- A. The school has also recently added an additional bus route serving the Blackheath area. St Dunstan’s College’s open events take place from September to November, with the first Senior School (11+, 13+) open morning on Saturday 28 September and Sixth Form (16+) open evening on Wednesday 9 October. More information can be found at www. stdunstans.org.uk

Well Done St Joseph’s College

Open Evening: Monday 23rd September (5pm – 8pm) Headmaster’s Speech at 6pm & 7.30pm Open Morning Tours: 2nd, 3rd and 9th October (8.40am or 10.20am)

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St Joseph’s College has been recognised nationally for its excellent results in 2018 based on data from the Department for Education and Ofsted, analysed by SSAT, the Schools, Students and Teachers network. St Joseph’s College was found to be among the best performing secondary schools in the country, receiving an award for being in the top 20% of non-selective schools nationally for attainment. The SSAT Educational Outcomes database compares all state-funded schools in England and the highest performing schools for a range of key measures are awarded SSAT Educational Outcomes Awards. St Joseph’s College will be presented with their award during the summer term at a ceremony attended by winners from across the region. Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT told Primary Times, “I am delighted that St Joseph’s College has won an Educational Outcomes Award for attainment. This recognises one important aspect of the school’s work but at SSAT we believe an outstanding school has deep social justice at the heart of its plan. It subjects that plan to constant challenge and innovation and it liberates teachers to perform brilliantly in the classroom. SSAT is pleased to recognise the quality of leadership and the hard work of all staff to ensure the success of every child. A big thank you and well done to students, parents, staff and governors.”

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Prendergast Vale School

Prendergast Vale School is a school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 16 which aims to put children on the pathway to university and successful careers in the modern world. The secondary curriculum from Year 7 offers every pupil the opportunity to study academic subjects such as computer science as well as a range of creative and practical subjects. Ofsted described the leaders of the school as having “a strong vision for the curriculum”, saying about the school, “It prepares pupils well for life-long learning. The curriculum is broad and balanced. It enables pupils, especially those with low starting points, to make strong progress.” Prendergast Vale School works on the basis that parents want a school where their children are happy and supported to build on and celebrate their achievements. Pupils at the school are encouraged to “work hard and be nice”. Prendergast Vale School welcomes visits to the school for those who want to see for themselves how it works with young people to help them achieve their absolute best. You can also visit on Open Days and Evenings in September and October. See the advert on this page for more details.

Wednesday 18th September – 9.15-10.30 Wednesday 25th September – 9.15-10.30 Wednesday 2nd October – 9.15-10.30 Wednesday 9th October – 9.15-10.30

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Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse 3-18 school community with an ethos that lies in their values of academic excellence and high expectations, ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. Their happy and caring environment nurtures pupils so that they mature into well-rounded, healthy young people with a passion for learning. They are a thriving and growing community and consequently they have an exciting building expansion programme for the sixth form which should be completed in November 2019 so that their pupils continue to learn in state-of-the-art facilities. Excellent teaching and an engaging and stretching curriculum, supported by a highly skilled pastoral team enable pupils to achieve academic success. Through their involvement in enrichment programmes, such as debating, cadets, Duke of Edinburgh and book club, Knights Academy pupils develop confidence, resilience and mutual respect for others. The academy focuses on each child as an individual to draw out their strengths and talents, adding value to their spiritual, moral and cultural development and well-being. Music, sport and developing student leadership are all important skills and qualities that Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights’ pupils value and excel in through the excellent tuition, coaching and facilities. HAKA pupils are local and national champions in a wealth of arenas including

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athletics, football and business enterprise, presenting annually at Haberdashers’ Hall in London. Part of the wider Haberdashers’ family of schools, their pupils are able to experience unique opportunities, an innovative careers programme and financial bursaries resulting in the majority of pupils studying at university and securing high quality apprenticeships across the country. They are a school that is built on an ethos of tradition and innovation, respect and responsibility, collaboration and inclusion. It is these moral values that the academy instill in their pupils which enables them to contribute and gain from their school community and the communities in which they live. HAKA values the important relationships, collaborations and partnership between staff, pupils and parents, and they look forward to welcoming you to their Open Evening on Wednesday 25 September at 5pm. For more information, please visit www. habsknights.org.uk.

Budding Entrepreneurs at Borough Market

Borough Market will be hosting over 50 budding stall holders from 11 London primary schools at its annual Summer Produce Sale on Thursday 4 July from 11am–1.30pm in partnership with campaigning charity School Food Matters. Children from the local community will become market traders for the day, using their enterprise skills to sell school-grown fruit and vegetables in the glass-fronted Market Hall. All the proceeds will be donated to FareShare, an award-winning charity which seeks to relieve food poverty by rescuing good food that would otherwise go to waste. Every £1 raised will provide four meals for vulnerable families across the capital. To date, the ‘Young Marketeers’ programme has seen more than 7,000 primary school children growing produce in 58 different schools, with close to 800 students coming to sell 45 different varieties of fruit and vegetables at London’s 1,000 year old market.

St Thomas the Apostle School

St Thomas the Apostle School and Sixth Form is a boys’ Catholic school with a mixed sixth form in the heart of South East London. Their intake reflects the multi-faith community in which they are situated and they are a very popular choice in the local area, with families recognising the outstanding all-round education they are able to provide. The school was very proud of its results in the summer of 2018, which placed them in the top 1% for progress nationally. St Thomas the Apostle School is the best Catholic boys’ school in the country. The recent Ofsted inspection (November 2018) praised every aspect of the school, grading the school as

Outstanding in every category. Inspectors remarked that: “Pupils behave impeccably in lessons and throughout the school. They are polite, thoughtful and determined to do well” “Staff at all levels go the extra mile to make sure pupils achieve, feel cared for and thrive within a supportive and productive learning environment” “Teachers’ high expectations are at the heart of teaching in the school and pupils’ attitudes to learning are highly positive” St Thomas’ achievements have also 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”. They 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 them, they hope that this will be the start of a long, happy association between your family and the school’s community. They are looking forward to welcoming you to one of their open events in September. In the meantime please check the website, www.stac.uk.com, and Twitter for the school’s latest news.

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The tiny traders will kick off proceedings in traditional style by ringing Borough Market’s iconic bell to start their sales. This is the culmination of an annual programme which starts at Borough Market in the spring, when former Blue Peter Gardener, Chris Collins, teaches the children the art of growing fruit and veg from seed. They visit various market traders to learn top tips on how to run a winning market stall - from marketing, to food hygiene, to customer service. In June, primary schools receive a visit from a skilled horticulturist and receive further tips on how to ensure a bumper crop.

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Bookmark Volunteer Reading Programme

Literacy charity, Bookmark Reading, is looking to partner with London primary schools that want help in providing reading support to children in Years 1 to 3. Bookmark matches schools with vetted and trained volunteers from the local community, through their easy-to-use digital platform. The reading programme is designed to improve children’s literacy and enjoyment of reading in the early years, when it can have the greatest impact on their future progress. The charity’s six-week reading programme provides children with two, 30-minute face-toface reading sessions each week with a volunteer, at the cost of just £1 per session (£12 per programme) for the school. Schools have the flexibility to decide how long children stay on the programme, with the option to extend to twelve weeks or more. The charity also offers five complimentary reading programmes to each school that signs up. The sessions are designed to support the reading schemes that teachers use in the classroom, as well as encourage reading for pleasure through literacy games and activities. Sessions are booked through Bookmark’s digital platform, meaning that schools simply need to choose dates and times that suit their timetable. The charity is currently recruiting schools in London for programmes starting in September 2019 and will be rolling the scheme out nationwide in 2020. Schools wishing to register their interest, or those who are interested in volunteering with Bookmark, should visit www.bookmarkreading.org.

The school is proud of the outstanding academic progress students make but the school’s nurturing ethos and wide range of extracurricular activities also contribute to their success. In recent years, girls have won international enterprise competitions in Brussels and New York, gained Duke of Edinburgh’s awards, sung at the Royal Albert Hall, taken part in public speaking challenges and competed in cheerleading contests. Amanda Compton, Norbury Manor’s Headteacher, believes providing students with a firm foundation to do well not only academically but in all areas of life is key. She told Primary Times, “The opportunities we offer encourage students to develop a strong sense of self-worth. We want them to become articulate young adults who consider themselves responsible global citizens. Our curriculum is forward-looking and we have a reputation for offering a genuinely comprehensive education in an environment that is caring, happy, safe and inclusive. Faiths, beliefs and traditions are respected and we work hard to establish positive working partnerships with our parents. To be ranked in the top 17% of schools nationally is something we are all extremely proud of, but the really important thing for us is that the students are performing so well.” Norbury Manor is now taking admissions applications for September 2020. For more information, please visit www.nmbec. org.uk

Conisborough College

Primary Times spoke to Jane Hadlow, Headteacher of Conisborough College and she told us, “In 2018 I was given the privilege of leading Conisborough College. This is an exciting time for all of us with new and exciting opportunities for everyone. At Conisborough College, we develop young people who are proud of themselves and want to make a positive contribution to their community. We are committed to providing an excellent standard of education with every possible opportunity for our young people to thrive. We are constantly looking for new ways to involve parents and carers in their children’s education. We ensure the school is offering an educational experience that is both engaging and rewarding and we believe that achievement in all areas of school life should be rewarded and celebrated. Our wide range of enrichment activities ensures our students are fully engaged both inside and outside of the classroom. We have a fully established partnership with Colfe’s who work with us on a range of projects. In addition our highest achieving students can secure scholarships to the sixth form at Colfe’s. We’re looking forward to meeting our potential parents and students.”

Norbury Manor in the Top 17%

Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls, an inclusive girls’ school in Thornton Heath, has been ranked in the top 17% of state schools in England by the Department for Education. The multi-faith school is now one of the top three state-funded schools in Croydon after gaining the best examination outcomes the school has ever seen. 30

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Harris Academy South Norwood

Harris Academy South Norwood aims to provide for the most exciting future for your child. The teachers strive to ensure that your child’s future will be one of both promise and achievement.Your children will have the opportunity to lead fulfilled lives of direction and purpose. All students are encouraged to see themselves as scholars of the best that has been thought and said. They are also encouraged to see the reasons behind studying an academic discipline. Students understand that they are under a ‘moral obligation’ to develop their talent and to never waste a minute of their day. Students are excited by challenge and the whole school values a curriculum that is knowledge based. Harris Academy South Norwood teach as much about black-holes and reactivity of chemical elements and the poetry of Keats and Shakespeare as they do creativity and the performing arts. Harris Academy South Norwood is a single Academy for girls and boys aged 11–19 across two sites which allows them to offer a broad curriculum. The same teachers and leaders serve both sites. They have a thriving Sixth Form. The two excellent sites, one in South Norwood and one in Upper Norwood have a single ethos. Both sites provide students with the very best in technology and resources. All students learn to become leaders and all grow into young adults with courtesy and ambition. At Harris Academy South Norwood, they want every single student to fulfil their aspirations and to go on to lead happy, thriving and successful adult lives. Go along and see the school at one of their daytime and evening tours. See the school’s website, www.harrissouthnorwood.org.uk for details of open days and open evenings.

Realising potential: Nurturing leaders of the future

NMBEC Kensington Avenue Thornton Heath Croydon CR7 8BT

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experience a typical day at the Proud to be a top 5 performing ToCollege please call 0208 679 0062 or email admin@nmbec.org.uk to arrange a visit. school in Croydon and in the top 17% of secondary schools nmbec.org.uk in the country

Year 7 Open Evening Wednesday 25th September 2019, 5–8pm Taking admissions for September 2020

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New App Takes Girls to Technology Final

Five Harris Academy Bermondsey students have come up with a new device that allows people to keep track of their personal belongings such as headphones and bags. The Patch and Track app is a small and discrete disc containing a location sensor which can be applied to any personal item.Your belongings can then be tracked using an app on a device such as a phone or laptop so if you lose something in the park, street or even at home, it will be easy to find it. The idea is so good that judges chose it as a finalist in the Apps for Good competition which supports students to make mobile apps, Internet of Things devices and machine learning models to solve problems that matter to them. The students have now designed a prototype that will be 3D printed before being programmed and are now working on an app to connect everything together. On the day of the final, the girls will refine their pitch with the support of industry experts at digital agency TH_NK, before presenting to a panel of judges at Code Node, Skills Matter in Finsbury Circus. Our picture shows Gabrielle, Heyaballe, Taiwo, Nasifah and Amara, all aged 14, who have made it to the Apps for Good competition final. Visit www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk to see how the girls got on at the final, and for all the latest news from Harris Academy Bermondsey.

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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy prides itself in being a community of learners where both students and teachers constantly seek to improve. Teachers model the academy belief that there is no substitute for hard work and that this is the key to success. Ark Evelyn Grace teachers are experts in their academic fields. Their aim is to enable every child to master key concepts and skills, as well as expose them to the very best that has been said and written within their respective subjects. The curriculum is both broad and deep. An Ark Evelyn Grace child not only devotes extra time to becoming literate and numerate, they are eloquent, knowledgeable and thirsty to know more. Ark Evelyn Grace Academy provides a rich and diverse curriculum with a particular focus on the core subjects – maths, English and science – as well as the humanities, arts and sport. They also offer a mix of traditional and modern subjects from geography, history and religious education to Computing and Mandarin. Students get a broad and rich education and the curriculum is extremely rigorous, with regular assessments to track and inform student’s progress. The enrichment offer and opportunities beyond the curriculum are second to none. These include many clubs, including Mandarin, Portuguese, Duke of Edinburgh, an academy choir, dance and basketball, to name but a few. The sports facilities are excellent and team achievements impressive.

Visit Harris Academy Peckham

Harris Academy Peckham is set in the very heart of its community and is a thriving, vibrant school led with ambition and aspiration. The school’s ethos, LEAP, stands for Leadership, Enquiry, Aspiration and Perseverance which is at the heart of the Academy. These values are crucial to the young people in their pursuit of academic excellence and for forging successful careers beyond the school gates. Each of these strands permeates daily life at Harris Academy Peckham, as they inform our assessment, teaching and learning as well as behaviour for learning policies. Students are expected to demonstrate excellent leadership skills within and beyond the classroom, using eloquent and appropriate communication skills. The school want learners to be curious, adopting an enquiring mind to seek out new knowledge and so

expect every child to surpass expectations, to aim high and therefore be aspirational in their academic and personal development. Perseverance is another attribute in which students are trained as the Academy believes that in order for pupils to truly reach their potential, the ability to build resilience, even when faced with difficult challenges, is essential. Harris Academy Peckham offers a broad and balanced curriculum and offer remarkable facilities. They aim to keep class sizes small to increase the one to one attention their students can receive from staff and have a strong pastoral team to support the welfare of students. They offer an innovative series of LEAP days to further enrich students’ experience at the Academy and would love you to visit so you can see this in action! The school invite you to come and visit so you can see them in action and also look forward to seeing families at their Open Events in the autumn. For more information, be sure to visit www.harrispeckham. org.uk

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The Ofsted inspection report of June 2017 said, “The Leadership team have a clear moral purpose to ensure that pupils develop strong personal and social skills as well as high academic aspirations.” And, “The school’s efforts to raise the quality of teaching have had a positive impact on pupils’ learning... pupils have very positive attitudes to learning” as well as, “Pupil’s behaviour is exceptionally strong and has a positive impact on their social skills, personal development and learning… They are polite and orderly around the academy and were a credit to the school…” For more information visit www.evelyngraceacademy.org 255 Shakespeare Road, London, SE24

“Exceptionally well-focused care, guidance and support” Ofsted

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Student Zine Out Now

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich now has its own student zine, written and created by girls with the help of their teachers. Called,Voices from the Rye, the first issue has the theme of ‘change’ and includes articles on the Black Lives Matter movement, pollution in London, why girls participate less in sport, race, and the conundrum facing the gentrification of Peckham. Why not download your copy at www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk? “It all started when two teachers, Ms Caswell and Mr Stothard, had a vision of starting our own school magazine to let us raise our voices about the things that matter to us as young women,” said lead editor Awa,Year 10. Both staff and students have been impressed with the quality of the output from the writers, who spend one lunchtime a week creating the zine. Designed by graphic designer, Jessica Williams, issue two is now in the pipeline on the theme of ‘spirit’. It will cover, for example, the spirit of our childhood, ideas related to religious and cultural spirits, and the spirit that we might possess inside us that shapes our identity. Ms Caswell told Primary Times, “The zine is there to give our students the opportunity to lead, make decisions and write about the things that matter to them. Other students have now started to write too, which is a real testament to the zine, because they see it as an opportunity to speak up and feel proud.” Download Voices from the Rye at www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk.

First Class and Top of the Class

‘This popular school is a harmonious environment where pupils learn how to be successful in modern Britain.’ Ofsted 2017 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 chance 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. ‘The curriculum is broad and balanced, supporting pupils’ outstanding outcomes because of the chance pupils have to be successful in a range of subjects.’ Ofsted 2017 Last year Kingsdale ranked as a top band non-selective school for attainment nationally at Key Stage 4 and the top school in the Local Authority for progress at Key Stage 5 with some truly outstanding academic results. Remarkably, Kingsdale has produced the top student in the country at GCSE for possibly 5 consecutive years! We hold successive national records for individual student attainment at Key Stage 4. The school has an excellent pupil to teacher ratio and average class sizes are approximately 20 across all 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.’ Ofsted 2017 Students have access to iPads, PCs, Apple Macs, laptops, wireless

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich

An outstanding school in which all students achieve through a challenging, varied and exciting curriculum. We are proud to be in the top 5% of schools nationally for student progress according to the most recent national figures and proud of our superb students and staff. To find out more, or to arrange a visit to our school, please email info@harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk

“A superb range of opportunities.” – Ofsted www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk Telephone 020 7732 2276 34

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Beasts of London Free for UK School Groups

Museum of London are offering free entry for UK school groups to their new immersive experience, Beasts of London, which explores the fascinating role animals have played in shaping the capital.Your students can see the city like never before for free. Be guided through time, from the Roman era through Medieval London and right up to present day, narrated by the beasts themselves. Discover how animals – from lions and elephants, to horses, rats and pigeons – have shaped the city and its beastly history. To find out more about Beasts of London, created in partnership with Guildhall School of Music and Drama, visit the experience page at www.museumoflondon.org.uk/schools. School groups go free with one free adult for every five students (for Key Stages 1 and 2) or one adult for every 10 students (for Key Stages 3 and 4).

Ark Walworth Academy

Ark Walworth Academy is a thriving school in the heart of central London. They serve a vibrant, diverse community, with excellent access to all the city has to offer. They’re proud to be a non-selective school catering for children of all faiths and all abilities in their community. Ark Walworth Academy want to enable children to reach their full potential and to do this, they provide a broad range of subjects, exceeding that prescribed by the National Curriculum. They place a focus on core skills, enabling any young person requiring support with literacy or numeracy to access the dedicated tuition needed to help them succeed. Beyond that, the range of subject experiences for their young people include business and enterprise, computing, and a full complement of arts subjects – all with specialists to deliver to their young people. Ark Walworth Academy are fortunate to teach in a state-of-the art building with brand new cutting-edge IT facilities, featuring a purpose built dance studio, a full auditorium, a dedicated computer suite for music technology and fully operational science laboratories. To find out more about Ark Walworth Academy, visit www.walworthacademy.org.

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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. ‘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.’ Ofsted 2017 Kingsdale is a dynamic, remarkably popular and progressive school that has invested £30m to develop an award-winning educational learning environment. For further information, please visit www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk

Open Sessions for Year 7 Entry 2020

“The quality of the school’s pastoral care of pupils is exceptional” Ofsted

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More What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays Tues 23 Jul

Polka’s Box of Characters, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

1.30-4pm. With the help of skilled Polka workshop leaders, children can go along and explore a box of props, masks and costumes from previous Polka shows and have a go at creating a character and bringing it to life. Drop-off workshop for children age 7-11. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Wed 24 Jul

Including parrot puppet making, tug-of-war, rat story time and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. Drop-in session. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Park It in the Market, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

From 7.30pm. An evening of classic cars and bikes, great music and street food. For more details visit www. greenwichmarket.london

The Great Big Tree Climb, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

Thurs 25 Jul – Thurs 29 Aug

Wed 24 Jul – Sun 4 Aug

(Selected dates) 12noon-4pm. Go on a literary adventure of famous children’s authors with a different one each week. Join in the activities ranging from workshops, interactive storytelling, face-painting and giveaways. For more details visit www.edenwalkshopping.co.uk

10am-4.45pm. This summer, for the first time, you can join instructors from the Big Tree Company for an exciting treetop adventure. Recommended for children aged 6+. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details and session timings visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Lark in the Park, Sidcup Place, DA14 6BQ There’s something for everyone! Clubs for pre-school and primary age children, teenagers, over 60s, the Park Life outdoor entertainment stage, fun days, craft venue, evening events, Church in the Park and so much more. You will have to register for kids clubs, the youth venue and evening events.You can pre-register online or sign up on the day. For more details visit www.larksidcup. com

Wed 24 Jul – Fri 30 Aug

Knights and Princesses School, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. Throughout the summer holidays kids can experience what it was like to grow up and serve in a royal household in medieval times. Children will also learn how to slay a dragon before receiving their School Certificate and are encouraged to go along in costume. Suitable for ages 7-14. For more details and to book visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Wed 24 Jul – Sun 1 Sep Summer Crafts, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

11am-4.15pm. This summer, the house that inspired William Morris and his pre-Raphaelite artists’ circle wants to inspire you to get involved with arts and crafts too. Drop in to have a go and find the craft that works for you. Admission charges apply.Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ red-house

Thurs 25 Jul

Pi-RAT-es of the Thames Day! Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Go along and meet friendly Fancy Rats. There will be lots of pirate and rat themed activities to join in with.

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Storybook Summer, Eden Walk Shopping Centre, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1BL

Fri 26 Jul

Family Heritage Mornings, Marble Hill House, Twickenham, TW1 2NL

10am-1pm. Learn about the rich history of the house and park through hands-on activities. For more details visit www.english-heritage. org.uk

Fri 26 – Sat 27 Jul

Gnomus – Caretaker of the Earth, Various Locations in London Bridge

Meet Gnomus, the caretaker of plants and stories, who unearths untold facts about climate change and the environment. This bumbling, gentle giant is kind and friendly, engaging families in themes of extinction and conservation. Ideal for children aged 6+. For more details, timings and specific street locations visit www.atlondonbridge. com or www.puppetswithguts.com

Sat 27 Jul

Mask Madness with Polka, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-12.30pm. Working with a variety of exciting and colourful materials children will design and make their own unique mask to take

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away with them. Drop-off workshop for children age 7-11. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Circus Skills, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, SW18 4TF

12noon-5pm. Go and join the circus skills workshop. Roll up, roll up and enjoy circus-themed fun, face painting and lots of sweet treats. Part of the Kids Club. For more details visit www.southsidewandsworth.com

Sat 27 – Sun 28 Jul

Once Upon a Castle, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Your little ones will be able to meet Flame the Dragon and go on an adventure through the gardens to find a new shield to replace the one he has accidentally burnt. Then step into the Castle and help look for the princess’ cat and meet fairy tale creatures along the way.You will also have a chance to experience what it was like to live in Tudor England. For more details visit www.hevercastle. co.uk

Harvest Fair, Carshalton Lavender, SM5 4NQ

10am-4pm. Pick your own lavender, enjoy hot food, visit stalls selling lavender-related products and have aromatherapy and reflexology treatments from qualified practitioners. For younger visitors there will be family activities available. For more details visit www. carshaltonlavender.org

Family Gamelan Taster Session, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Take your family and friends to play in a Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra. Ages 6+. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Sun 28 Jul

Woodland Crafts and Storytelling Picnic, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

11am-4pm. To celebrate Polka’s 40th birthday, go along to this special free event where you can create and make your own unique wish leaf or tree charm and hang it up for all to see. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

ParksFest Summer Sunday Extravangza, Mycenae House Gardens, SE3 7SE 12noon-5.30pm. This free familyfriendly garden festival will have a live music programme with dance, theatre, arts and crafts as well as

workshops and activities for all. For more details and to watch a trailer of the 2017 event visit www. mycenaehouse.co.uk

Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

2-6pm. Dance outside with your family to the greatest rave music in the beautiful Horniman Gardens surrounded by flowers, bubbles and balloons. There will food, bars, craft activities with Captain Cookie and a colour powder throw. Charges apply. To book visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Eltham Park Festival, SE9 1AN 12noon-5pm. Expect a great community event with lots of free and affordable family activities. For more details search ‘Eltham Park Festival’ on Facebook.

Sun 28 Jul

Fabulous Creatures, Royal Opera House, WC2E 9DD

11am. Step into the magical worlds of opera and ballet and discover fabulous creatures. Opera and ballet are full of fabulous creatures from magically transformed swans and the Firebird to dragons, water goblins and the Minotaur. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.roh.org.uk

Mon 29 Jul – Fri 2 Aug

Ukulele Kids Summer Workshops, Mycenae House, SE3 7SE

Enjoy a two hour fun-filled introduction in learning the ukulele. All levels welcome. Ukuleles are provided but you’re welcome to bring your own. Suitable for children aged 3-5 and 5-7. For more details and to book contact Jay Hammond on ukugroup76@gmail. com or 07786 263 012.

Mon 29 Jul – Sun 1 Sep Summer at the Dockyard, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Fun for all the family this summer! Who needs the seaside when we have our very own GIANT beach? Doc.Yard is back too.Visit Doc and Bunsen for their summer show. For more details, a full programme and to book visit thedockyard.co.uk

Tues 30 Jul

Pig Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Find out just how smelly pigs really are.You can also enjoy story time and pig-themed activities such as puppet making, crafts and there will also be an opportunity to help the keeper at feeding time. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in session. Charges apply.Visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

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Leeds Castle in Kent are celebrating their 900th anniversary this year. More than 700 children from across the country entered incredible stories for their ‘Big 900 Story Writing Challenge’ on the themes of ‘Castles’ and ‘Time Travel’. Local pupil, Theo Nyland was announced as the winner of the younger age category, 5-9 years. His prize included tickets for the Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular, a family stay at the Knight’s Glamping and a private tour of the Castle as well as a hamper of goodies. The winners’ stories are available online and will also be buried in the Leeds Castle time capsule. We loved Theo’s story so much, we thought we’d print it so you could all read it.

Thomas’ Time Travelling Adventure One day my family were having a family trip at Leeds Castle. As usual mum had stopped to read one of the ‘interesting’ information panels: 29th June 1930 I am preparing for Lady Baillie’s great party tonight and already the Housekeeper is unhappy with my work. I fear that I might lose my position in the house if I cannot complete my tasks and raise a smile on the Mistress’ face. What will I tell mum if I return home with no job? I feel desperately sad. Maggie The guide managed to pull mum away and finish the tour, but she made a promise to come back to find out what happened to poor Maggie. Just as the castle was about to close down, my mum noticed she had lost her purse. She told me to run and get it, so swiftly I ran through every room checking. When I got to the library, I saw her purse on the window sill but I was distracted by the beautiful clock by the mantelpiece. I stared at it but I realised this was a mistake because both clock hands were spinning anti clock-wise so fast it was a blur. There seemed to be a blue whirlpool and I was about to be sucked up like water in a plug hole. I tried running but it was no use, I was being sucked into it. The next thing I knew I was back in the library. This was not normal. There were maids walking around and servants carrying plates and flowers. One certain maid tripped over my foot. Still uncertain about what was happening, I helped her up and apologised. “The Housekeeper Mrs Jones is going to be really cross with me. I’m so behind with my tasks”, she moaned mournfully. “I can help you”, I suggested. I looked at the girl in front of me, she was wearing a small white hat, a white apron, black dress with long sleeves and black shoes. Her hands were red and sore from all the work she did. “My name is Thomas”, I said. “What’s your name?” and I asked her what she needed to do… “My name is Maggie. Well here are the rules of the castle, you’ll need them.You must stay out of sight of the family. If you are working upstairs and you hear someone coming, disappear. Don’t walk in the garden unless you’re sure everyone in the family is out. No singing, no whistling or talking where the family can hear you. Don’t speak until you’re spoken to and use as few words as you can when you answer. If you’re in the room when the family are having a conversation, pretend you are not listening. If someone tells a joke, keep a straight face and act like a piece of furniture.” I started with lighting the fire in the kitchen and washing the grubby plates and dishes. I was already exhausted. Maggie had

said that Lady Baillie’s special brooch had gone missing and I should try to ﬁnd it. I looked around for an hour but it was nowhere to be seen, so I carried on with my jobs. I had to clean the rest of the utensils in the kitchen and pick, wash and trim the fruit and vegetables. I also had to clean the rest of the house which was taking all day. One of my last jobs was to dust the carpets. As I was dusting, I noticed something shiny under the carpet. It was a brooch made of gold & platinum, encrusted with beautiful jewels and pearls. Very glamourous. I thought of showing it to Maggie, so I went to get her. Just then Maggie bumped into me and I showed her the brooch. She seemed so shocked I couldn’t see her move a muscle. After a while she said it was actually Lady Baillie’s long-lost brooch and if someone found it there would be high rewards. She told me to hand it in to Lady Baillie, but I pleaded with her to do it. Maggie marched off joyfully in the direction of Lady Baillie’s bedroom. I went back to the library because my last job was to clean the book shelves. I saw the same clock as before and studied it again, wishing I could get back to my own time as I was missing my mum. Just then, the hands of the clock started whizzing clockwise and the same blue whirlpool appeared. The next thing I knew, I was back in the library grabbing mum’s purse. I ran back to her. She was back at the board with Maggie’s diary studying the words. It must have been very interesting I thought. She was muttering to herself that a young boy, named Thomas had helped the maid. “Same name as yours Thomas! Listen to this…” 30th June 1930 I can’t believe it! My job is safe and it’s all down to my special friend Thomas. Not only did he help me with all of my tasks, he also found Lady Baillie’s brooch for me. My reward was to be promoted to the kitchens and I am allowed a week off to spend with my mum. I wish I could say thank you to Thomas. Mum said that Thomas must have been a lovely boy. “The best!” I said. Photo credits: Leeds Castle Foundation.

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Thurs 1 – Sat 31 Aug

Crossness Engines Guided Tour, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

Polka’s Box of Mini Characters, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-12.30pm. With the help of Polka skilled workshop leaders, children can explore a box of props, masks and costumes and have a go at creating a character and bringing it to life. Drop-off session for children age 4-6. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

Wed 31 Jul – Sun 27 Oct What to Look For In the Garden, Garden Museum, SE1 7LB

Take a wander down the garden path with Ladybird Books this summer, in a nostalgic exhibition celebrating the iconic illustrated books and the impact they made in teaching children about the natural world. The instantly recognisable artwork from the ‘golden age’ of Ladybird Books will be discovered by a whole new generation of children.Visit www. gardenmuseum.org.uk

August Thurs 1 Aug

Camouflage Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. The zoo is combining with The Army Museum to bring you a fun-filled day of activities themed around camouflage and how nature influences and helps us. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. Drop-in session. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Puppet Craft with Polka, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

1.30-4pm. This workshop gives children a chance to learn new skills and explore their creativity using a range of different materials. Drop-off session for children age 7-11. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park

Mega Maker Lab, Imagination Lab, Lambeth, SE1 7AG Imagined by young minds for the next generation of inventors and makers, families are invited to tinker, experiment and play. Activities will include 5 family experience zones, invention and making, LEGO® challenges and coding/tech workshops. Charges apply. For more details visit www.ioi.london

Highlight Tours: August, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

(Selected dates) 11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm. This tour will share the highlights of Red House and the stories of the 5 years that William and Janey Morris spent there with their family and friends. Admission charges apply. To book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/redhouse

Fri 2 Aug

Children’s Night Safaris, WWT London Wetland Centre, SW13 9WT

7-10pm. Experience the wild and wonderful side of the Centre on an exciting night adventure. Build dens in the camp for the evening, exploring with all your senses, listening to wildlife and looking for bats and other nocturnal animals. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.wwt.org.uk

Kids Pride Silent Disco, British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN

5-7pm. Celebrate the start of 2019 Brighton Pride with your children on the British Airways i360 boarding deck. Relax with a drink overlooking the old West Pier as your kids dance the evening away. Ideal for children aged 4-15. Charges apply. To book visit www.britishairwaysi360.com

Sat 3 Aug

Sheep and Wool Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Enjoy a day dedicated to the Black Nose Swiss Valais Sheep. Learn why farmers sheer their sheep, take part in sheepthemed arts and crafts and more. Charges apply. For more details visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Mission Invertebrate, Hyde Park, W2 2UH

11am-3pm. Expect bug-inspired stories, mini critter crafts, planting for pollinators and hunting for bugs in the local habitats. Discovery Day activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together. For more details visit www. royalparks.org.uk

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Summer Welly Walk on the Nature Trail, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

1.45-3.30pm. Enjoy a family-friendly welly walk to discover the insects, animals and plants that live at the Museum in summer. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For details visit www.horniman. ac.uk

Big Family Press, South London Gallery, Peckham, SE5 8PR

2-5pm. Enjoy family fun as you learn how to riso print, share stories and make a DIY publication for the archive using a range of exciting materials sourced from the local area. Ages 5-12. For more details visit www.southlondongallery.org

Sat 3 – Sun 4 Aug

Castle Canines, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Enjoy a weekend dedicated to our canine friends with demonstrations, displays and entertainment. Enter your pooch in a fun dog show with rosettes for the winners in each category. Dogs welcome on leads. For more details visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Moon Kites, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Celebrate the National Maritime Museum’s new major exhibition, The Moon, by creating a traditional Malaysian moon kite inspired by Cutty Sark’s travels. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

To the Moon and Back, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

(Sat and Sun only) 11am-1pm, 2-4pm. Journey to the moon and back with crafts and experiments that fire up your imagination and send you rocketing into space. Learn about the realities of space. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Sun 4 Aug

Family Festival: Colourfest, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

1-5pm. Kick off summer with a celebration of colour for all the family. Enjoy rainbow storytelling, printmaking, drawing, building, and be the first to try the new Gallery family trail. Charges apply. For more details visit www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Music in the Park, Marble Hill House, Twickenham, TW1 2NL (Also 11 and 18 Aug) 2-3pm. Enjoy your very own theme tune to your day out this summer as your afternoon is accompanied by a musical treat. For more details visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Mon 5 – Fri 9 Aug

BIAZA Big Bug Bonanza Week, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Each day will have different and exciting activities themed around your six-legged friends including puppet making, bug hunts, bug hotel making and more. Charges apply. Drop-in session. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Tues 6 Aug

Evening with the Moon, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

6.30-7.45pm, 7.15-8.30pm. Enjoy a live planetarium show with guidance on the Moon and stars from an astronomer before a chance to look through their largest Victorian telescope, the Great Equatorial Telescope. Ages 7+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Chocolate Tuesday, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

PAW Patrol Visit, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

Wed 7 Aug

Your favourite characters from PAW Patrol, Chase, Skye, Marshall and Rubble visit over two fantastic days and will be making appearances throughout the day. There will also be face painting and a bone colouring competition. For more details, timings and to book visit www.eorailway. co.uk

10.30am-2.30pm. Learn about the history, geography and science behind the tree that eventually leads to chocolate. The day includes craft activities, a Garden tour, chocolate tasting and the chance to create your own mixtures to take away. Ages 6-11. To book visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

West African Print Pencil Cases, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW 10am-12noon, 1-3pm. Make your own colourful textile pencil case or purse using beautiful West African prints and duct tape. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. geraldmooregallery.org

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August SEND Storytelling: The Sailor’s Last Adventure, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN

(Also 21 Aug) 11am. Listen to the exciting tales of exploration during Stuart sailor’s last voyage at sea in this multi-sensory story session. Learn more about the tastes, sounds and smells from around the world. This session is aimed at 4-6 year olds, but all ages are welcome. To book visit www.ornc.org

Wild Water, Hyde Park, W2 2UH

(Also 8 Aug) 11am-3pm. Activities include pond dipping, creating a water creature and a massive pond mural. Discovery Day activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together. For more details visit www.royalparks.org.uk

Art in the Pavilion, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

2-4pm. Celebrate the summer holidays with art-making. Taking inspiration from the Pavilion’s colours, patterns, shapes and lines, you’ll be making sun catchers, sculptures and much more. Ages 4-12. Drop-in. Charges apply. For more details visit www. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Thurs 8 Aug

Mr Gum Family Workshop: Heroes and Villains, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

(Also 14, 21 and 29 Aug) Are you a horrible hero or a victorious villain? Invent some new townsfolk for Lamonic Bibber and create a crazy adventure story inspired by Mr Gum, in this fun performance workshop, led by staff director Hannah Noone. Ages 7-12. Charges apply. To book visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Wed 7 – Thurs 8 Aug

Fri 9 Aug

1pm, 2pm, 4pm & 5pm. Experience Circumference’s latest spectacle for the whole family, a positive vision for a greener future featuring aerialists, acrobats and live music. Enjoy outdoor circus fun, take a plant, small disposable object or an item of clothing to incorporate into a growing installation, and plant a seed to take home. Free. For more details visit www.atlondonbridge.com

8-9.15pm. Journey around the park after dark as you look and listen for bats. Borrow a bat detector to hear the calls and see if you can spot them fluttering above. Admission applies. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Seed, Potters Fields Park, SE1 3LW

Hungry Fish, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

Family Bat Walk, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

Sat 10 Aug

Morning Stars, Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 8XJ

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Swimming is hard work and every now and then a fish needs a snack. Go along to craft some very hungry fish and their food in this make and take workshop. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

10-10.45am. This early morning show is for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition and their families and carers. Explore the sky and find out from an astronomer what is visible on the night of your visit. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Mission Invertebrate, Richmond Park, TW10 5HS

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Aug

11am-2pm. Expect bug-inspired stories, mini critter crafts, planting for pollinators and hunting for bugs in the local habitats. Discovery Day activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together. For more details visit www. royalparks.org.uk

Vintage Steam Rally, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

See a wonderful collection of steam traction engines big and small - an excellent mid-summer day out. Steam and Diesel train services too. For more details and to book visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Wed 7 – Wed 28 Aug

Horrible Habits and Costumes through the Ages, Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF

(Wednesdays only) 10.30am. Find out about horrible habits through the ages from the Celts to the Victorians. Choose to make a mask and get an information sheet from your favourite period in history to take home, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. For more details visit www.cka. org.uk/crofton-villa.htm

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Learn the Songs of Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

(Also 22 Aug) 11am. Learn the hilarious and very silly songs of Mr Gum in this family workshop. Warm up your singing strings and caterwaul your way through zam-zistical melodies with music director Tarek Merchant. Ages 7-12. Charges apply. To book visit www.nationaltheatre. org.uk

Wallaby Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Do you think you can hop like a Wallaby? Go along and find out whilst joining in with Wallaby-themed activities and feeding times. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in session. Charges apply. For more details visit www.batterseaparkzoo. co.uk

Orienteering, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-1pm. See if you can find your way round the farm using a map. Can you find all the controls? Just make sure you don’t get lost. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Wed 14 Aug

Powerful Plant Pots, Gerald Moore Gallery, SE9 4RW

10am-12noon, 1-3pm. Be a little green-fingered and make your own beautiful plant pot. Then decorate it to take home. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.geraldmooregallery.org

The Sailor’s Last Adventure, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN

(Also 28 Aug) 1pm. Listen to the exciting tales of exploration during Stuart sailor’s last voyage at sea in this multi-sensory story session. Learn more about the tastes, sounds and smells from around the world. This session is aimed at 4-6 year olds, but all ages are welcome. To book visit www.ornc.org

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Don’t Forget to Check the Rocks, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Create your own seaside rock pool. What creatures will be hiding beneath the surface or lurking on the rocks? Discover the secrets of rock pools in this make and take workshop. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Monkey Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Help zookeepers to make the Monkeys’ enrichment feed and see how much they love playing with their food. Get involved with monkey-themed activities in this fun-filled day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in session. Charges apply. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Lotions and Potions, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS 10.30am-2.30pm. Can a food be a medicine? Can a poison be a medicine? Explore a brief history of medicine and find out about the amazing power of plants to heal and soothe. Ages 8+. For more details and to book visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Mission Invertebrate, Greenwich Park, SE10 8QY

Potty About Poultry, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-12noon. Do your love chickens and ducks? Go along for a fun poultry facts trail as you learn all about them round the farm, before having a chance to decorate your own egg cup to take home. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Thurs 15 – Mon 26 Aug Tales of the Turntable, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Follow the beat back through time, as Eric and his grandfather take a trip through musical history at a dance and music show for all the family, by ZooNation Youth Company. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details and timings visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

Fri 16 Aug

Erith Kitchen, DA8 1RQ

Sat 17 Aug

Surviving Sea and Space, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

11am-4pm. Enjoy a fun-fuelled family day. Get active in a Haka workshop led by members of the Maori community, learn about the unusual

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t ’ a s h N ew W Artie 3000™

Artie 3000™ is the new coding and drawing robot for kids. Designed for ages 7+, Artie encourages children to develop basic programming knowledge through creativity and imagination.The Artie robot comes with an easy-tofollow quick start guide, three activity cards to get you started, four colour marker pens and a markerparker alignment tool – just add 4 AA batteries. Artie also includes other coding apps that will further extend coding skills. Artie 3000 is available for £69. For more information, please visit www.learningresources.co.uk.

Casio Music Ultra Compact Digital Pianos

Casio Music have released two brand new, exceptionally compact digital pianos - the CDP-S100 and the CDP-S350.With a brand new super dynamic sound engine and newly developed key action, the CDP-S pianos are a welcome enhancement to Casio’s already historically best-selling CDP range.With a new sound engine and new key action, these innovative digital pianos allow players the portability and freedom to play anywhere with their optional battery operation.They are designed not only for entry-level players but for pianists of all standards wanting progressive and ground-breaking technology.The CDP-S100 is priced at £399 and the CDP-S350 at £529. For more information, please visit music.casio.co.uk.

Flower Press Art DIY Kit

Create your own art collection with the Flower Press Art DIY Kit from Hape. Use the included ﬂower press, 10 sheets of stencilled bamboo paper, small paint pots and brush to turn dried plants into colourful works of art for the scrapbook or memory box. Mixing the beauty of pressed ﬂowers with painting makes a fantastic activity for the whole family to get involved with.The Flower Press Art DIY Kit is available to buy online for £18.02 from Amazon. For more information, please visit www. hape.com.

Ocean Explorers

With summer on the way, what better way to get your children ready for the holidays than with an aquaticthemed game. Roll the big wooden die and turn over one of the puzzle pieces on the table.Try to ﬁnd the right pieces for your marine puzzle, while keeping an eye on what the other players ﬁnd. Ocean Explorers is an easy-to-learn game for the youngest players and is a perfect combination of luck and memory. It is available from Amazon for £12.99. For more information, visit www.tactic.net.

Retro Gaming Mat

80s kids are going to love this Retro Gaming Mat. Remember when whole days could slip by in games arcades - never was there a better way to spend your pocket money. Recall all that nostalgia and all the fun (without the need for a bag of coins) with the Retro Gaming Mat. It enables you to play old school 8-bit games but plugs into your modern TV, bringing all the best bits from the 80s to the now. With 200 8-bit built-in games, the Retro Gaming Mat will provide hours of entertainment for all. The Orb Retro Gaming Mat costs £29.99 from www. thumbsup.com.

Stay Slip Free Round the Pool

Slipfree® shoes have been cleverly designed to keep children (and adults) safe by helping prevent slips and falls on wet or dry surfaces.Whether at home, in the garden or on holiday by the pool or beach, Slipfree shoes give parents peace of mind whilst their little ones are running around enjoying themselves. Made from a light, ﬂexible, quick-drying and breathable fabric, Slipfree® shoes are the next best thing to bare feet but with the added protection of a ﬁrm grip sole. They are super comfortable, easy to swim in and can be used almost anywhere. Slipfrees are available from £14.95 online and from all good high street stores. For more information, please visit www.iloveslipfree.co.uk.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Butterfly Growing Kit

To celebrate 50 years of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, get out into nature with this butterfly growing kit that really does bring Eric Carle’s story alive. The kit shows children how to grow their own butterflies and includes a reusable habitat, 3 - 5 painted lady caterpillars, food, a feeding pipette, full instructions, a butterfly feeder and one type of food specified individually. The life cycle of the caterpillars takes approximately 3 to 5 weeks, and caterpillars will be sent from March to mid-September. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Butterfly Growing Kit is available from Insect Lore, Tesco, Crocodile Stores, Pacey and Blue Diamond Garden Centres for £20.

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diets of astronauts on their way to the Moon or take a moment’s peace with family yoga. Free, drop-in. For more details visit www.rmg.co.uk

Family Bat Walk, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

7.45-9pm. Journey around the park after dark as you look and listen for bats. Borrow a bat detector to hear the calls and see if you can spot them fluttering above. Admission applies. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Honeybees and Beekeeping Talk, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

1.15-2.30pm. Find out about the life cycle of the honeybee and discover how they organise their hives, forage and survive. Suitable for children aged 7+. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Family Fun, Myatt’s Fields Park, SE5 9RA

Kids’ Sleepover, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ

7pm-10am. See a different side to the Horniman with a night sleeping over at the Museum. Roll out your sleeping bag and camp out in the galleries for an unforgettable night full of fun activities, surprises and exciting exploration. Ages 5-11. Charges apply. For details visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Sat 17 – Sun 18 Aug

Family Fun Day, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

Featuring a magic show, balloon modelling, a treasure hunt and more. An event for the whole family. For more details and to book visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Sun 18 Aug

Native Species Week, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Each day will feature a different native species from the zoo collection, including Scottish Wildcats, Harvest Mice, Hedgehogs, Polecats and Barn Owls. It will be a week filled with fun activities and interesting facts. Drop-in session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Tues 20 Aug

Mission Invertebrate, Green Park, SW1A 1AA

(Also 22 Aug) 11am-3pm. Expect bug-inspired stories, mini critter crafts, planting for pollinators and hunting for bugs in the local habitats. Discovery Day activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together. For more details visit www.royalparks. org.uk

Pond Dipping, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

(Also 28 Aug). Try pond dipping to find out what lives hidden beneath the surface of a pond. Nets and trays will be provided. Booking is essential and charges apply. Sessions are hourly. For details call 020 8319 8900 or visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Wed 21 Aug

The Great Big Tree Climb, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

Farm Fun Day, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP 11am-3pm. Meet animals, make a farm craft and have a go at some traditional games. It will be baabrilliant. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Family Heritage Mornings, Marble Hill House, Twickenham, TW1 2NL

10am-1pm. Learn about the rich history of the house and park through hands-on activities. For more details visit www.english-heritage. org.uk

Community Sports Day, Queenscroft Park, Eltham, SE9 1-4pm. Go along and enjoy activities and games for kids in the park. For more details search ‘Friends of Queenscroft Park’ on Facebook.

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Wed 21 – Thurs 22 Aug Plastic Bag Weaving, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, SE10 9HT

11.30am-1.30pm, 2-4pm. Go along and enjoy eco-crafting as you upcycle ordinary plastic bags into wonderful woven creations. Ages 4+. Admission applies. For more details visit www. rmg.co.uk

Thurs 22 Aug

Bat Walks, WWT London Wetland Centre, SW13 9WT

(Also 29 Aug). Go along for the chance not only to see amazing flying mammals and their astonishing aerial acrobatics, but also learn more with a talk by a bat expert. Ages 8+. Charges apply. For more details visit www. wwt.org.uk

Diary of a Cosmic Explorer! National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

10.30am-4pm. A one-day workshop with bestselling cartoonist James Parsons from Crazy Comic Club. Create your own mind-blowing cosmic comic memoir, explore the farthest reaches of the solar system and the cartooning universe. Ages 6+. Charges apply. To book visit www. rmg.co.uk

Creepy Crawling Garden Safari, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS 10.30am-2.30pm. A day of discovery about the wonderful world of animals. Find out how they adapt to their habitats, hold some of them, meet the fauna of the Garden. Ages 5+. For more details and to book visit www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Fantastic Fairies, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

10am-12noon, 1-3pm. Do you believe in fairies? Take the fairy trail round the farm and look for all of their hidden homes before making your own fairy wings to take home. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

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International Slavery Remembrance Day, National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF

10am-5pm. The Museum has marked 23 August for over 15 years, highlighting transatlantic slavery as a maritime history with a series of free family-friendly events. Go along for a powerful day of commemoration through tours, workshops, performance and song.Visit www. rmg.co.uk

1812 Fireworks Spectacular, Swanley Park, BR8 7PW

Take a picnic and enjoy the various community stalls, boating lake and miniature railway from 5pm with The Rock Choir and Eynsford Concert Band performing from 7pm. Free entry. For more details visit www. eynsfordconcertband.co.uk

Sat 24 Aug

Strongman Event and LEGO® Movie Character Appearance, Broadway Shopping Centre, DA6 7JJ

Hosted by Strongman Galaxy, “The Beast from the South East” event is taking place from 10am-5pm. Bodybuilders will flex their muscles and do atlas ball and car dead lifts for a prize. For younger family members, star of The LEGO® Movie, Emmet will be visiting The Entertainer to meet fans from 10am-4pm, complete with photo opportunity. For more details visit www. broadwayshoppingcentre.com

Sat 24 – Sun 25 Aug

Wimbledon Park Food Festival, SW19 7HX Go along and enjoy 50 specialist stallholders plus a fun-packed day out for family and friends. There will be great chefs in the Festival Kitchen hosting tastings, talks and demos and plenty for kids to enjoy. For more details visit www. fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com

Sat 24 – Mon 26 Aug

Military Odyssey, Kent Showground, The Kent Show Ground, Detling Nr Maidstone, ME14 3JF

With over 4,000 re-enactors and living history enthusiasts in attendance as well as over 250 stalls and 200 vehicles, this is the world’s largest multi-period re-enactment show. Regardless of your historical knowledge, there is something for everyone. To book visit www.militaryodyssey.com

Sun 25 Aug

Family Open Day, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

10.30am-4pm. Go along and see one of the four engines, Prince Consort, in steam. Have a look at the buildings and engines, take in the exhibition and learn something of the Victorian sewer system which continues to serve the capital. Charges apply. For more details visit www.crossness. org.uk

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+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk

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Film Preview Guide The Angry Birds Movie 2 The ﬂightless angry birds and the scheming green piggies take their beef to the next level in The Angry Birds Movie 2.When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, Red, Chuck, Bomb and Mighty Eagle recruit Chuck’s sister Silver and team up with pigs Leonard, his assistant Courtney and techpig Garry to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely super team to save their homes.The Angry Birds Movie 2 is in cinemas from 8 August.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure ever High School. Always the explorer, Dora quickly ﬁnds herself leading Boots, her best friend (a monkey), Diego, a mysterious jungle inhabitant and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold. Dora and the Lost City of Gold is released in cinemas on 16 August.

Horrible Histories The Horrible Histories team are bringing the Rotten Romans to the screen this summer.Atti is a Roman teenager with brains but very little brawn.When one of his schemes falls foul of Emperor Nero,Atti is forced to join the army and sent to miserable, cold, wet Britain.Things go from bad to worse when Atti is captured by Orla, a feisty teenage Celt desperate to prove herself as a warrior. Meanwhile a furious Nero is determined to crush the British rebellion, led by Boudicca.As the Romans prepare for a historic showdown with the Celts at the Battle of Watling Street, the two new friends ﬁnd themselves lined up on opposite sides of the battleﬁeld. Horrible Histories:The Movie – Rotten Romans is released in cinemas on 26 July.

The Lion King Disney’s The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolises his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother, and former heir to the throne, has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile.With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to ﬁgure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. Utilising pioneering ﬁlmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way, Disney’s The Lion King roars into cinemas on 19 July. Photo credit: 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc

Playmobil: The Movie Playmobil:The Movie takes audiences on an epic comedy adventure through a sprawling imaginative universe in the first-ever feature film inspired by the awardwinning Playmobil® role-play toys. Packed with humour and excitement, the film combines endearing and hilarious characters, thrilling adventure and breath-taking scenery in this originally animated heart-warming tale.When her younger brother Charlie unexpectedly disappears into the animated universe of Playmobil, Marla must go on the quest of a lifetime to bring him home. As she sets off on a fantastic journey across stunning new worlds, Marla teams up with some unlikely and heroic new friends - the smooth-talking food truck driver Del, the dashing and charismatic secret agent Rex Dasher, a wholehearted misfit robot, an extravagant fairy godmother and many more. Through their adventure, Marla and Charlie realise that no matter how life plays out, you can achieve anything when you believe in yourself. See Playmobil:The Movie in cinemas from 9 August.

Win Great UglyDolls Goodies Unconventionality rules in UglyDolls, the new animated family adventure in cinemas on 16 August. In the adorably different town of Uglyville, the free-spirited Moxy (Kelly Clarkson) and her UglyDolls friends confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most. As Kelly Clarkson says, “Moxy could not be more perfect for me. Because I’m not really that (princess) girl. I’m really this girl. We all come in different shapes, sizes and personalities, but with our own individuality.” We have a great bundle of UglyDolls goodies including an UglyDolls activity sheet, shoe laces, notepad, pencil case and canvas bag with special colouring pens, three plush character toys and more. For your chance to win all these, tell us who voices Moxy in UglyDolls. Send your answer to us along with your name, age, address, school and phone number to UglyDolls Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG or email your answer together with your details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘UglyDolls’ as the subject by Friday 16 August.

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Can you find all these words in the word search? Bear, Camel, Elephant, Giraffe, Llama, Monkey, Cheetah, Zebra, Aviary, Keeper, Zoological, Gnu, Species, Lion, Jaguar, Okapi

What kind of snake is good at Maths? An adder!

Why are elephants wrinkled? Have you ever tried to iron one?

Spot the Difference: In Picture B there are 3 cockerels, the pig has 3 tails, the cow has lost two spots, the goat has changed colour to green and the horse has 5 legs Animal Questions: Polar Bears, Camels, Elephants, Zebras (also horses and donkeys), 264

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What’s small and cuddly and bright purple? A Koala holding its breath! What happened to the lion that swallowed a ball of wool? She had mittens!

What is a crocodile’s favourite game? Snap

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Win a Family Ticket to the National Theatre

Who likes bears? Well, not quite everyone… Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals and fun of any kind. So when a big bear called Padlock strolls into town, trouble can’t be far off. Can nine-year-old Polly and her band of misfit friends help Padlock escape the villain’s evil clutches, or will Mr Gum and his gruesome butcher sidekick prevail? Based on the hilariously anarchic, award-winning children’s books, Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – the Musical! promises to be an all-singing, all-dancing, occasionally-burping extravaganza for children and adults alike. With previews from 25 July, Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – the Musical! is playing in the Dorfman Theatre until 31 August. It’s suitable for 7yrs+ with half price tickets for under-18s. For more information, please visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk. For your chance to win a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children), tell us the name of the bear in Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear. See below for details of how to enter but please note that the closing date for this competition is Friday 26 July.

Win a box of books for your school

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

Win an Outdoor Measure-Mate

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Competitions Learning Resources have released the new 5-in-1 Outdoor Measure-Mate. This versatile tool is the perfect way to introduce the concept of measurement to children outside. Children will have endless fun exploring and measuring the natural landscape using five different tools including a vertical measure, callipers, a trundle wheel, spirit level and measuring stick. The 5-in-1 Outdoor Measure-Mate is perfect for ages 4 - 8 and costs £32. For more information, please visit www. learningresources.co.uk. Primary Times have Measure-Mates to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us which kind of wheel measures distances. For details of how to enter, see the bottom of this page.

Win a Copy of Dumbo on DVD From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton comes the all-new live-action adventure, Dumbo. The movie expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici enlists former star Holt Farrier and his children Milly and Joe to care for a new born elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughing stock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V A Vandevere who recruits Dumbo for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant, until Holt learns that, beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets. Dumbo is released on Digital, DVD and Blu-Ray everywhere from 29 July 2019. For your chance to win one of five Dumbo DVDs, just tell us what kind of animal Dumbo is. See below for details of how to enter.

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1 July - 1 Sept ‘19

What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays Natural Dyes Workshop, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

August Sun 25 – Mon 26 Aug

The Gruffalo, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

The Gruffalo is making his way to the Epping Ongar Railway to meet children at intervals on each day. Take the steam train into the deep dark wood and get up close and personal with a selection of owls too. For more details, timings and to book visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Mon 26 Aug

Carshalton Environmental Fair, Carshalton Park, SM5 3DD

There will be over 150 stalls, children’s activities, local craft, interactive demonstrations, farmers’ market, music and performing arts, lots of tasty food, a bar with real ales and more. Under 12s free. For more information visit www.ecolocal. org.uk

Quacky Races, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

11am-3pm. Hire a plastic duck and race it down the river to see if yours will be the fastest. All welcome. Meet at the Snuff Mill to sign up for your duck. Races take place throughout the event. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park

Wild Land Art, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF

11am-4.15pm. Go along and create some land art in the garden with wild and natural materials. This event counts as one of your 50 things. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ red-house

Horse Show and Family Fun Day, Mount Mascal Stables, Bexley, DA5 2AW

10.30am. This bank holiday Monday, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Activities on the day include pony rides, an animal area, bouncy castle and rides, face painting, balloon modelling and more. Admission is free. Parking charges apply. For more details visit www. mountmascalstables.com

Tues 27 Aug

Silent Forest Bird Day, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. (Also 29 Aug) These days will include lots of bird-themed fun such as face painting, cookie decorating, feathery headdress making and more. All to help raise awareness and funds for the plight of Asian song birds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in session. Charges apply. For more details visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

1 July - 1 Sept ‘19

10.30am-3pm. Explore the world of colour all around us. Play with the phenomenon of chromatography and create beautifully colourful natural art to take away. Ages 6+. For more details and to book visit www. chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Crossness Engines Guided Tour, Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works, SE2 9AQ

Stick Man Day, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP

11am-3pm. Inspired by the Julia Donaldson story of Stick Man, try out the Stick Man trail. There will be story readings, wild art and minibeast hunts throughout the day. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Wed 28 Aug

Mr Gum Family Workshop: Write Your Own Songs, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

10.30am. Led by music director Tarek Merchant and composer Jim Fortune this workshop will get you scribbling lyrics, scrawling melodies and hunting crocodiles in two hours of joyful musical chaos. Ages 7-12. Charges apply. To book visit www. nationaltheatre.org.uk

Dinner with Dinosaurs, Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3 4HS

10.30am-2.30pm. Discover the living fossils of Chelsea Physic Garden and track the greatest vegetarians to ever stomp the earth.You’ll even create your very own Mesozoic garden terrarium to take home. Ages 5-12. For more details and to book visit www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Thurs 29 Aug

Park It in the Market, Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ

From 7.30pm. An evening of classic cars and bikes, great music and street food. For more details visit www. greenwichmarket.london

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Bat Walk, The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, DA16 3RP 7.30pm. Go along for a night walk around the farm to see if we can find some bats as well as other nocturnal wildlife. Charges apply. For details and to book visit www. thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Sat 31 Aug

Camberwell Fair, Camberwell Green, SE5 7AF 12noon-9pm. Enjoy a free entry family festival which will welcome 4000 people from Camberwell, surrounding areas and all over London to come together to meet each other, eat, drink, dance, trade and celebrate culture. For a full programme and more details visit www.camberwellfair.co.uk

Kids’ Club Graduation, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, SW18 4TF

12noon-5pm. Get ready to go back to school at Southside’s graduation school. Part of the Kids Club. For more details visit www. southsidewandsworth.com

September Sun 1 Sep

Grove Park Carnival and Chinbrook Dog Show, Chinbrook Meadows, SE12 9RP Now in its 8th year, this event has evolved from just a Dog Show into a Carnival for all the family. Enjoy a family fun fair with a Country and Western Hoedown theme, a talent show, refreshments and lots more. For more details visit www. groveparkcarnival.co.uk

Classic Car Rally, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

Not just for the car enthusiast! Anyone who loves steam and diesel locomotives and buses will have a great day too. There will be an eclectic mix of some 70 classic, sports cars and other vehicles on the field at North Weald Station. For more details and to book visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Sun 1 – Sun 29 Sep

Highlight Tours: September, Red House, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JF (Selected dates) 11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm. This tour will share the highlights of Red House and the stories of the 5 years that William and Jane Morris spent there with their family and friends. Admission charges apply. To book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/redhouse

Sun 1 - Mon 30 Sep 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 details and to view the full programme of events visit www.totallythames.org

Thurs 5 - Sun 8 Sep

Craft Fair, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Enjoy a new contemporary fair organised by Craft In Focus. Discover around 120 exhibitors from the UK’s finest designer makers and contemporary artists. Children aged 7+ can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. Charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Fri 6 – Sun 8 Sep

Sidcup Fringe, Various Locations in Sidcup

10am-4pm. Expect stalls, entertainment, a free cinema, face painting and more. Everyone from local community groups, schools and colleges, restaurateurs and businesses help to make this amazing, fun event so successful. For more details visit www.sidcuppartners.co.uk

Sat 7 Sep

Big Family Press, South London Gallery, Peckham, SE5 8PR

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Sep

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Sun 8 Sep

London’s 60s Scene, Epping Ongar Railway, CM5 9BN

The event based at the Railway’s North Weald Station will feature routes operating to local towns and villages. The regular route 339 will also run connecting Epping Underground station with North Weald at regular intervals. For more details and to book visit www. eorailway.co.uk Our next copy deadline is

16 August 2019

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All your own work! Luca Roo aged 4

Mahira Sultana Begum aged 10

Carpenter, Lillie Foster, competitions in our May Half Term issue. Gillespie Congratulations to the following people who won s Centre winners an won copies of Malamander. Our 5 lucky Rare Breed Adam Aitkenhead, Callum Offord and Merrie Carm Patrol winner Paws Our ll. Hexta Beet, RhĂ´ne Whitefield and Gabriella were Hannah Davenport, Primrose Fleming, Emilia h, -Fatta Abdel Aidan ing, Cumm r Harpe Wood, Eddie Norrington, was Bea Burgess. Runners up winners were James ie Cooper, Fredd , Wood n Reube by won were Books Cup Cricket World Martha Hibberd, Clara Suckling and Emilia Windle. Freeman and tone. Jayce Coppen, Leon Taylor, Mia Levett, Molly Johns as Thom and rd Radfo a Matild , hamp Isabel Beauc Roo aged 4 won Luca pass. family s Jessica Almeida won a Dinotropoli Callum Moreland won copies of Bumblebee on DVD. Well done to 10. aged Begum a Sultan a Mahir was r . Our older winne the Annie Drawing Competition for the younger group all our winners and enjoy the artwork on this page. If you would like to see

your work displayed here then just send us a drawing, poem, riddles, jokes or short story and we'll do our very best to include it. Send it to: Good Work Page Primary Times 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG

Thank you to Laura Pinter for her cute girl and cat drawing, Juveria Moghal for the lovely family scene, Roberta for her very detailed drawing of Mallory Towers by Enid Blyton and Mira Loizides for her excellent Nefertiti drawing. We love seeing your work so do please keep sending it to us.

Alleyn Park,AD Dulwich, SE21 8SQ FAC OMNIA DEI GLORIAM “The school is welcoming and the buildings are inspiring. Kingsdale gives you possibilities. You get to explore the world here!” Ofsted

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

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.

First Class & Top of the Class! Take advantage of the chance to visit Kingsdale Foundation School: An Ofsted rated exceptionally Outstanding School We invite you to come to West Dulwich in South London to discover just how we get the best out of our students and harness top talent within an ethos characterised by warmth, culture and care. The amazing popularity of the school is a reﬂection of our renowned academic achievements, inspirational award-winning learning environment and the unusually rare opportunities we provide. Kingsdale is extremely proud of its special reputation and heritage in Music and Mathematics. 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. Kingsdale offers private tours of the school during normal working hours throughout the academic year. Tours are arranged for prospective parents at a time that best suits them!

OPEN DAYS 2019 Wednesday 11th September 9.30am - 11.30am Saturday 14th September 11am - 1.30pm Wednesday 18th September 9.30am - 11.30am Wednesday 25th September 9.30am - 11.30am Saturday 28th September 11am - 1.30pm Wednesday 2nd October 9.30am -11.30am Saturday 5th October 11am - 1.30pm

OPEN EVENING 2019

Wednesday 11th September 5.30pm - 8pm

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