South London October Half Term 2019 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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HALF TERM FUN • THEATRE • LOCAL NEWS • COMPETITIONS

OCTOBER HALF TERM 2019 14 OCT - 24 NOV 2019 ISSUE 123

What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for October and November Ongoing Daily

pieces from memory, read rhythms and notes and have good knowledge of their instrument. For more details visit www.conservatoire.org.uk

BBC Autumnwatch Experience, Until 27 Oct WWT London Wetland Centre, Brick Wonders and Plonk SW13 9WT Crazy Golf, Horniman Have you ever wondered what Museum and Gardens, Forest it would be like to be a wildlife Hill, SE23 3PQ presenter? Could you be the next

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. Plonk will be bringing back buckets of fun with their most exciting 9 hole family-friendly extravaganza. Charges Learn Inside the Heart of apply. To book visit www.horniman. London, Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP ac.uk Hands-on workshops, guided tours. What to Look for In the Discover the science, history, Garden, Garden Museum, SE1 engineering and architecture behind the world-famous icon. New KS1 7LB and SEN workshops now available. Take a wander down the garden Book your school trip at www. path with Ladybird Books in a towerbridge.org.uk/learning nostalgic exhibition celebrating the iconic illustrated books and Explore HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH the impact they made in teaching Explore this warship and see what children about the natural world. life was like aboard this floating city The instantly recognisable artwork as you weave your way through the from the ‘golden age’ of Ladybird bowels of the ship and climb up and Books will be discovered by a down ladders across all 9 decks. whole new generation of children. Admission charges apply. For more For more information visit www. details visit www.iwm.org.uk gardenmuseum.org.uk Michaela Strachan or Chris Packham? Head to the Lodge, grab a cue card, learn from the information provided and present your wildlife knowledge to camera, whilst sitting on an Autumnwatch inspired sofa. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.wwt.org.uk/ wetland-centres/london

First Sat of the Month Big Family Press, South London Gallery Fire Station, Peckham, SE15 5LQ

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

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Family Space, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ

(Selected dates). 10am. Find out more about our place in space in the planetarium and afterwards explore the hidden histories of the Royal Observatory. After the show ends you will be able to visit the historic Royal Observatory. For more information visit www.rmg.co.uk/ royal-observatory

Until 3 Nov

Halloween Special, Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures, Brighton, BN1 8AF

(Selected dates). Three special family-friendly Halloween activities through a series of four-dimensional themed sets. Trick – a frightening tour of dark and smoky Victorian London (ages 8+), Treat – travel from Japan on-board a ship, take a stint in jail, visit the wild west (ages 3+), Horrible Mysteries – board a train and learn fun gruesome facts (ages 5+). For more details visit www. phileasfoggsworldofadventures.co.uk.

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Play! Flute, Guitar and Violin, The Conservatoire, Blackheath, SE3 9RQ

Various times. Taught by a range of outstanding tutors, classes are offered for beginners who would like to learn one instrument for a full year. Children will be able to play

14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

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Creative Art Club, The Conservatoire, Blackheath, SE3 9RQ

12.30-2pm weekly (Wed only). Students of all levels will be able to pursue their own individual projects with the support of artists. The class follows the ethos of people learning at their own pace. There will be an exhibition at the end of term to display the variety of work. Ages 8-14. For more information visit www. conservatoire.org.uk

Until 19 Jan

Spanish Flu Exhibition, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW Find out how the pandemic spread across the globe, the strange and often dangerous ‘treatments’ and discover how nurses, inspired by the work of Florence Nightingale, were the only thing that helped. For more information visit www.florencenightingale.co.uk

October Thurs 17 Oct

Fungal Foray, Farthing Downs and New Hill, CR5 1DA

11am-1pm. Delve into the wonderful world of mushrooms alongside an expert guide as you seek fungi on Farthing Downs. Suggested donation of £3 per person. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www.citycommons.eventbrite. co.uk.

Thurs 17 – Sun 27 Oct Circus Berlin, Blackheath Common, SE3 7AP

Our listings are prepared a long time in advance. To make sure you have up to date details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure the information hasn’t changed.

With an array of brilliant Circus acts, music and real youthful energy, enjoy an international production packed full of comedy, foot-juggling, daredevils, magic and aerial acts, including the motorbikes inside the Globe of Death! For more information visit www.circusberlin. co.uk

Bridge. All activities are included in the price of your admission ticket. For more details visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Mini Maestro Family Concert, St Martin in the Fields, WC2N 4JJ

4.30pm. A magical musical event for ages 4-12 bringing the music alive by storytelling, miming and exploring meanings. There’s lots of hands-on fun, sitting in the orchestra, conducting, clapping and singing along. And now you can become a Mini Maestro Musician and ‘Play with LMA’! Children can meet and chat with the musicians at the end of each concert. For more details and to book call 020 7766 1100 or visit www.LMAorchestra.com/minimaestro

Indian Dance Workshop, Blackheath Halls, SE3 9RQ

A fun and light-hearted workshop for younger children where they can enjoy learning some classic Indian dances. All children will need a parent/guardian to join in too so take along your dancing shoes. Ages 3-8. For more information visit www. blackheathhalls.com

Meet Miss Nightingale, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW (Also 21, 23, 25-26 Oct) 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm. Go along and meet Miss Nightingale and hear all about how she became known as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’, how she became a nurse, why she went to the Crimea and how she improved the conditions for the soldiers and nurses. For details visit www. florence-nightingale.co.uk

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

Ship Shape Saturdays, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

(Also 26 Oct). 11am-1pm, 2-4pm. All hands on deck. This iconic warship needs your help to keep it in tip-top condition. Discover what it takes to conserve HMS Belfast, the largest object in IWM’s collection. Charges apply. Drop-in. For more details visit www.iwm.org.uk

Sat 19 Oct

Family Activity Day, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Go along and enjoy some fun family activities inside Tower

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Congratulations on reaching the first half term of the new school year. Hopefully by now school is really familiar and you’re ready for the half term. As usual we’ve searched high and low for fun ideas that are around for the October half term. Lots of them are free to enter so do take a look. Our listings are prepared quite a while in advance which is why we always include contact details. Do double-check before going to any event, we would hate you to be disappointed. If you do go to any of our listings please remember to mention you saw them in Primary Times! With the fireworks season upon us it seemed a good time to remind you about Firework safety. Thank you to Child Action Prevention Trust for their advice. For further information visit www.capt.org.uk 1. Make sure children stand at a safe distance from the bonfire. 2. Keep everyone well back from the display. 3. Never return to a lit firework.

Contents

inside this issue.... What’s On.................................2 Local News...............................4 Family Theatre..........................6 Autumn Days Out..........................8 Out of School Activities.............. 12 Education News...................... 15 Competitions........................... 19

4. Never throw fireworks. 5. Keep fireworks in a closed metal box. 6. Always follow the instructions when using fireworks.

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Did you know: A rocket can reach speeds of 150mph. Our next magazine will cover all the way from Christmas through to February Half Term so look out for us in your book bag from the week beginning 25 November.

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Halloween Books to Get Children Reading With Halloween just around the corner, what better excuse is there to get your kids reading? Sterling Publishing have released two new children’s picture books, which take classic tales and give them a spooky, Halloween twist. Complete with captivating illustrations and entertaining characters, not only could these books get your children enjoying reading, they could also educate them in some classic titles. For older readers, All-Action Classics have got a great new take on Dracula by Ben Caldwell. In 1897, Bram Stoker gave the world one of literature’s most compelling characters and since then Dracula has thrilled and terrified generations of fans. Now the evil Count Dracula comes alive in an electrifying graphic novel that follows the vampire from his looming and ominous castle in Transylvania to Victorian London. Michael Mucci translates the tale and Ben Caldwell has created actionpacked images, with meticulous attention paid to the finer details in each piece of art, from facial expressions to the historical accuracy of costuming, architecture and heraldry.Young readers will be completely transfixed. This action packed new version of Dracula is available for £7.99 from Amazon.

For younger readers, there is a Halloween take on a classic with Moldilocks and the Three Scares - A Zombie Tale. Written by Lynne Marie and illustrated by David Rodríguez Lorenzo, this book promises to give the classic fairy tale a new creepy lease of life. Forget Goldilocks and the Three Bears in this delightfully zombie-tastic new version of the popular story. Papa Scare (a monster), Mama Scare (a mummy) and Baby Scare (a vampire) live in a haunted house where they eat finger sandwiches and alpha-bat soup. One night, they go out to walk their dog (a bloodhound, of course) to let their soup cool down. While they’re away, in walks the zombie Moldilocks, looking for food, a chair and a bed that’s just right. Kids will love this hauntingly funny story with its surprise ending. Moldilocks and the Three Scares - A Zombie Tale is available for £12.99 online and from all good high street stores. For more information about either book, please visit www. sterlingpublishing.com. 14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

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Catford Mews

A new kind of entertainment venue, Catford Mews, has just opened in the heart of Catford – just under the Cat. The 14,000 sq ft community entertainment space will provide a multi-screen cinema, live entertainment area for music and comedy, bars, a pop-up food market with local traders and eventually co-working areas and exhibition space. The cinema is the first multiscreen in Lewisham in almost 20 years. It offers 220 seats across 3 screens and is fully accessible, with wheelchair access and hard-of-hearing screenings. It aims to be affordable and inclusive, with ticket prices between £4.99 -£9.99 and discounts for families and over 60s. Further discounts are also available for members. The cinema has also introduced a weekly Family Favourites screening on Sunday mornings at 11am for the whole family, with tickets priced at £2 per person. For more information, visit www.catford-mews.co.uk. Photo credit: Taran Wilkhu Photography

Islander at the Southwark Playhouse Eilidh stares out to sea and dreams of a new life beyond her lonely island. Myth and reality collide when the tide washes a mysterious stranger onto her beach, changing her life forever. With epic storytelling intimately staged to a contemporary Scottish folk-inspired score, the award-winning, couldn’t-geta-ticket Summerhall smash hit musical, Islander is transferring from the Edinburgh Fringe where it was the runner up in the Primary Times Children’s Choice awards. It will be running until 26 October at the Southwark Playhouse and is suitable for children aged 8 and older. Exploring themes of loss, identity, migration and home, Islander was created on the Isle of Mull and is inspired by the sights, sounds and smells of the windbeaten and wave-struck Western Isle. For tickets, visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk. Primary Times has a special offer of a family ticket (four seats) for just £65. Quote promotion code POD88. This is only bookable online or on the phone in advance of the show and is not valid on Friday or Saturday evening. 14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

Family Theatre

27 Oct

The Princess and the Frog

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She loved playing with her golden ball but one day she drops it in the pond. When a very friendly and very bouncy frog offers to retrieve it in exchange for her friendship, she is far from keen.

Southbank Centre

Box Office: 020 7960 4200 22 – 23 Oct

I Believe in Unicorns

Family Theatre Albany Deptford

Box Office: 020 8692 4446 22 – 24 Oct

The Bear

The story of a little girl who befriends a mischievous polar bear, this playful, funny and heart-warming tale is one of imagination and growing up. Ages 3+.

3 Nov

Stella

The story of our stars and a reminder to look up, using projection, playful performance and aerial circus. Ages 3+.

Battersea Arts Centre

Box Office: 020 7223 2223 22 – 24 Oct

The Day I Fell Into a Book

Using binaural sound recordings, intricate lighting technology and projection to take the audience into a lost world of classic myths and legends, the stories seep into the room and come alive. Ages 8-12.

30 Nov – 31 Dec

Goldilocks and the Three Musketeers

The story begins as the mischievous Goldilocks flees from the Three Bears into the deep, dark wood. As she stumbles down a rabbit hole to escape, she finds herself in Wonderland! Ages 4+.

14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

Tomas’ world changes the day he meets the Unicorn Lady. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s children’s book.

27 Oct

FUNharmonics: Zog

Meet an eager young dragon in an animated film accompanied live by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

19 Dec – 5 Jan

The Bridge Theatre SE1 Box Office: 0843 208 1846 9 Nov – 2 Feb

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Based on the novel by C S Lewis, step through the wardrobe this winter into the magical kingdom of Narnia for the most mystical of adventures in a faraway land. Age 6+.

Canada Water Culture Space

Box Office: 020 8692 4446 22 – 23 Oct

Emily Rising

From sleeping upside-down on her ceiling to soaring over a starry-skied London, Emily’s adventure is just beginning. It’s fun being high up. But she’s not coming down… Ages 7+.

2 Nov

The Snow Dragon

Toe-tapping songs and lots of laughs from the company that brought you The Gruffalo. Ages 3+.

Omnibus Theatre Clapham

Box Office: 020 7498 4699 24 – 27 Oct

Emily Rising

Emily wakes up one bright autumn morning to find that her feet can’t touch the ground, and no one can understand why. She’s not scared at all – it’s fun being high up. Ages 7-11.

Theatre Royal Haymarket, SW1

Box Office: 020 7930 8800 9 Dec – 5 Jan

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful live show packed with magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning children’s play adapted from the classic family story of teatime mayhem.

The Old Vic SE1

Box Office: 08448 717 628 23 Nov – 19 Jan

A Christmas Carol

The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in this uplifting story.

Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre

Box Office: www. spontaneousproductions. co.uk Until 20 Oct

Circus 1903

Featuring acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, trapeze and high-wire performers and more, this show captivates and transports Pinocchio audiences of all ages This new, magical Enjoy to the golden age of version of the the show! circus. Ages 3+. children’s classic tells And don’t the story of the little Southwark forget to say wooden puppet who dreams of you saw it in Playhouse becoming a real Primary Box Office: 020 boy. Using innovative Times! show 7407 0234 puppetry effect 2 - 26 Oct and original songs, it’s a show for all ages. Islander: A New

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Eilidh stares out to sea and dreams of a new life beyond her lonely island. Myth and reality collide when the tide washes a mysterious stranger onto her beach, changing her life forever. Epic storytelling, intimately staged with a contemporary Scottish folk-inspired score.

Theatre Peckham

Box Office: 020 7708 5401 17 – 26 Oct

Love Thy Fro: The Musical

School photo day is coming up and Kemi has a crisis – her hair isn’t right, but will she get it sorted out in time?

4 – 22 Dec

Jack and the Beanstalk

Unicorn SE1

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 Until 27 Oct

Anansi The Spider

In celebration of Black History Month, classic West African and Caribbean tales about Anansi, the original trickster and the master spinner of yarns are brought vividly to life. Ages 3-7.

10 – 13 Nov

The Canterville Ghost

This wonderfully witty, delightfully spooky retelling of Oscar Wilde’s 1887 comic novel is brought to life this Christmas with spine-tingling magic, spectacular illusions and ghoulish effects. Ages 7-16.

15 Nov – 5 Jan

The Wolf, The Duck and The Mouse

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, mysterious things are happening around Peckham. Will Jack save the day or will he end up in a Steak and Kiddy pie?

One day Mouse is gobbled up by a wolf. ‘Oh woe’ says Mouse, who fears this must be the end. But then we discover Duck, who was, until Mouse arrived, taking a nap. Ages 3-7.

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, mysterious things are happening around Peckham. In the estate where Jack lives there have been a series of break-ins. Even aspiring young detective Lucy is finding it hard to follow the clues. All is lost for Jack and his Mum until a mystical rapper Spot the Poet sets the adventure in motion with a bag of magical beans… Will Jack save the day or will he end up in Steak and Kiddy pie? Join Theatre Peckham for a GIANT adventure in South London this Christmas. It’s a festive treat for all the family featuring TP Academy students alongside a professional cast. Find out more and book tickets at www. theatrepeckham.co.uk.

Love Thy Fro: The Musical

There’s a chance to see Love Thy Fro: The Musical at Theatre Peckham this October Half Term as part of their Black History Month series. School photo day is coming up and Kemi has a crisis – her hair isn’t right. After many failed attempts to try and tame it, Kemi goes on an unexpected journey to the 1970s where she meets a familiar face and discovers there is something deeply special about taking pride in her big, beautiful afro hair. The question is, will she get it right in time for photo day?

An adaptation of Casey Elisha’s debut children’s book, Love Thy Fro: The Musical teaches there is much pride to be had in loving the skin you’re in. There are nine performances between Thursday 17 and Saturday 26 October. On Friday 18 October at 7.15pm there’s a special viewing of the show, with an optional Q&A beforehand and the opportunity to meet the cast after the show. Find ticket booking information and details on the website at www. theatrepeckham.co.uk/black-history-month.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

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The Olivier Award nominated stage production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea is coming back to the West End for Christmas, opening at Theatre Royal Haymarket on 9 December and playing until 5 January. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her Mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! When Sophie and her Mummy welcome the hungry Tiger to tea, he proceeds to eat all the sandwiches, buns, biscuits and more. He even manages to drink all the water in the tap! What will Sophie’s Daddy say when he gets home? Join the Tiger, Sophie and her Mummy and Daddy, in this musical slice of teatime mayhem with sing-a-long songs, oodles of magic and interactive fun. The show is an ideal introduction to live theatre for children aged three and above and the perfect Christmas treat for the whole family. Tickets start from £14.50. For more details go to www.tigerstealive. com or call the Box Office on 020 7930 8800. The show has a total run time of 55 minutes and is suitable for ages 3+.

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moored restaurant ship R.S. Hispaniola which offers scenic views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. With delicious food, entertainment and a great festive atmosphere, Hispaniola is hard to beat.

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Halloween Fun with the Epping Ongar Railway The ‘Ghost Train’ runs on the Epping Ongar Railway for four zany days in October from ‘North Weird’ Station when this former part of the Underground is taken over by ghouls and zombies. The owls from the Epping Forest Hawk and Owl Sanctuary will be flying in as well. Look out too for the ‘Ghost Bus’! The Halloween Specials are a regular feature at the Railway. The staff and volunteers always ensure that the Ghost Train is good fun and this year is no different. The buses pick up passengers from right outside Epping Tube station and whisk you to North Weird. There, you’ll find a children’s magic show, a disco, a bar and Halloween games. Recent paranormal investigations have shown there could be ghosts at the Epping Ongar Railway, but all children have a chance of finding them on the Ghost Hunt! Of course there’s also a full-sized Ghost Train to Ongar with its gruesome graveyard. Travel on the train is not for the faint-hearted. For more details on the EOR visit www. eorailway.co.uk/events/halloween. Trains are running on 26, 27, 30 and 31 October. Adult fares are £16 and children £12.

On the other hand, if you are already planning your New Year’s Eve, for the ultimate experience, go on board one of their vessels and enjoy a perfect view of the fireworks, far away from the crowds. It is all of the festive sparkle with all of the sights. For more information, please visit www.citycruises.com.

SEALIFE Brighton Gets Spooky for Halloween Take a trip to Brighton and discover the magic of the ocean with SEALIFE Brighton’s 5,500 amazing creatures, and explore their new Ocean Display as it transitions from day to night, an experience which is a first for the UK. Dance along bio florescent tropical shorelines and marvel in the beauty of coral reefs. Explore the caves of the deep and imagine yourself as a lionfish. Visit SEALIFE Brighton over Halloween to dive into the creepy deep from 19 October – 3 November with the return of their Ascarium trails and experiences this Halloween. Follow the immersive trail to find the missing potion ingredients hidden throughout the displays, and deliver the ingredient list directly to the sea witch, who will reward brave guests for their help with an exclusive treat.

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Celebrate in Style with City Cruises City Cruises really enjoyed last year’s Christmas party cruises, and the even better news is that so did their guests, who sent them lots of brilliant feedback. Elegant dining, entertainment and spectacular sights make a Christmas party on the river truly memorable. Whether you enjoy a lunchtime bash or a night on the river, dining and dancing, just the dancing, or something more finely-tailored, you will see great views and have a Christmas party to remember, whatever your budget. There is even private hire available for groups of 80 or more. If you don’t like being on a moving boat, they also offer Christmas packages at their permanently 8

14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

Enjoy our Sail with Santa cruise with the whole family This Christmas take your loved ones to meet Santa as they have never done before. Join him as he cruises along the Thames. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine, while children will receive a present alongside a soft drink and a cookie. It's all off the festive sparkle with all of . the sights.

Book online at citycruises.com Or call: 020 77 400 400

Guests can buy a full price ticket and get unlimited entry for the rest of 2019 completely free. Tickets are £15 for children and £20.50 for adults. For more information, please visit www.visitsealife.com.

Autumnwatch Experience with WWT Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a TV presenter or wildlife researcher? Well now you can find out, with WWT London’s new Autumnwatch Experience.

being a TV presenter at the centre’s Autumnwatch set. The interactive space at the London Wetland Centre is set up with everything you need to become a wildlife presenter, including real wildlife footage. Use your own research plus the species fact sheets to create your script, then get ready to film. Get comfy on the sofa, grab your notes and lights, camera, action! Impress everyone with your presenting skills by sharing your video with the hashtag #WWTwildlifepresenter. If you prefer to stay behind the scenes you can take the director’s chair and hold up cue cards for your friends. While you’re at WWT London, there are also many autumn activities to try. From 19 October to 3 November, go pond dipping, make your own mini leaf parachute and go bird watching to learn about the amazing birds that turn up on site – who knows what you’ll see?

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

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See who’s coming to Christmas at the Epping Ongar Railway!

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

October Harvest Feast and Music, Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Herne Hill, SE24 0PA

1-5pm. For the Harvest Festival Feast, they’ll be firing up the cob oven and cooking with the delicious food they have grown, as well as baking some sourdough bread. For pudding, some soft fruits…home grown, of course. Charges apply. For more information visit www.brockwellgreenhouses. org.uk

Mini Morley – Family Workshop, Morley College, Stockwell Centre, SW4 6RA

1.30-3.30pm. Build your London. Make the changes you want to see in a collaborative clay cityscape. Part of the St Michaels Arts Festival. For more information visit www. morleycollege.ac.uk

Sat 19 – Sun 20 Oct Animals in Conflict, IWM London, SE1 6HZ

10am-4pm. See the new Puffin/IWM publication Tales of Amazing Animal Heroes jump off the page with

interactive storytelling adventures around the museum. Leading vet charity PDSA will tell stories of incredible dogs, pigeons, horses and cats who have been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal. For more information visit www.iwm.org.uk

Sat 19 – Sun 27 Oct

Family Mission: D-Day Edition, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

11am-1pm and 2-4pm. As a team, use your Kit Bag to find hidden messages, predict the weather for sailing, discover ship life and crack Morse code.You will also learn about the biggest invasion in history as you explore HMS Belfast. For more details visit www.iwm.org.uk

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Kids from All Corners of the Globe in This is My World If you were asked to tell someone on the other side of the world about yourself, where would you start? In This is My World from Lonely Planet Kids, 84 children from 73 countries across six continents share their stories and photos of what’s unique about their lives.You’ll meet their families and pets, learn about their homes and their hobbies, their customs and celebrations. These personal portraits also reveal the many things children have in common, no matter where they’re from. Each double-page spread is devoted to a single child and contains their story, the three words they use to describe themselves, the flag of the nation or territory in which they live and a globe depicting where in the world they are. Thanks to the help of War Child UK, This is My World also features the experiences of children who have grown up in countries affected by armed conflict, including Esther in Uganda and Yousef who lives in a Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. £1 from each UK sale will go to War Child UK and its efforts to help Esther,Yousef and other children from war-torn areas. This is My World will give young readers a unique view of life on every continent, told through the eyes of the children who live there. It is available online and from all good book shops for £14.99. 10

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Pumpkin Quiz Trail, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ

Purchase a quiz sheet upon entry and use the clues to work out, and find, which animals have put out pumpkins this Halloween Half Term. Entry charges apply. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Sat 19 Oct – Sun 3 Nov

Wildlife Researchers, WWT London Wetland Centre, SW13 9WT 10.30am and 2pm - Grab a net and go pond dipping. 1pm - Birdwatching: Migration Watch, gaze through binoculars and help find the winter visitors. 11.15am and 2.45pm - Wild Play: Leaf Heroes, make a leaf hero and parachute. For more details visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/ london.

Ascarium, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB

Join in this October Half Term and follow the immersive trail to find the missing potion ingredients hidden throughout the displays. Deliver the ingredient list directly to the spooky Sea Witch in her lair, who will reward brave guests for their help with an exclusive reward. For more information visit www.visitsealife. com/brighton

Sun 20 Oct

Meet Mary Seacole, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm. Meet Mary Seacole and discover more about her exciting life and how she helped soldiers during the Crimean War. For more details visit www. florence-nightingale.co.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

Mon 21 Oct

Building Bugs, The Garden Museum, SE1 7LB

2-4pm. Take inspiration from the creatures found in What to Look For in the Garden: A Ladybird Books Exhibition to create your own creepy crawly. Work with artist Bethan Durie and experiment with new techniques to construct your bug using natural and upcycled material. For more information and to book visit www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

Mon 21 – Thurs 24 Oct

Slime Workshops, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm and 4.30pm. Join Einstein’s Entertainers for a wonderfully gooey science workshop full of slimy fun. Children can make their own Einstein’s Slime to take home, which can be stretched and ripped apart due to its amazing molecular structure. Ages 5+. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Mon 21 – Fri 25 Oct

Creative Holiday Clubs, Goodrich Community Primary School, SE22 0EP Five days of creative spooktacular fun. Each day features a new theme and creative workshops. Full days and half days available. For more details and to book visit www. nimblearts.co.uk

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

Drop into the Hands on Base to discover the collections that make the Horniman special. Explore a world of potions and spells. Take part in short challenges that could have you finding all the ingredients for a witch’s spell or discovering which animal creates the most slime. Ages 3-8. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Mon 21 – Sat 26 Oct

Story Seekers, IWM London, SE1 6HZ

(Selected dates). 10am-1pm, 2-5pm. Families can learn together about the global impact of conflict from the First World War and Second World War to today, getting handson with real artefacts and exploring some of the most interesting and unusual stories in the collection. For more information visit www.iwm. org.uk

Halloween Tricks and Treats, Woodcote Green, Wallington, SM6 0SU

10am, 11.30am, 2pm, 3.30pm. Comedy magician Ritchie Rosson returns to Woodcote Green this Halloween to trick you with his spooktacular magic and treat you with his side-splitting gags. There will also be a prize for the best fancy dress at every show. Ages 4-11. For more information visit www. woodcotegreen.com

Mon 21 – Sun 27 Oct The Fairy Tale Trail, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX

Set off on a do-it-yourself adventure for families, as magical as the words ‘once-upon-a-time’. Guided by a playful trail kit, discover the secrets of your favourite fairy tales through cryptic puzzle-solving, creative looking, drawing and games. For more details visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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Improvisation and Theatre Games, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

11am-1pm, 2-4pm. No script, no props, no costumes! How can you create theatre magic from absolutely nothing? In this imaginative and playful family workshop use games and improvisation to discover how you can make theatre anywhere. Ages 7-12. Booking essential. For more details and to book visit www. nationaltheatre.org.uk.

Fungal Foray, Riddlesdown, CR8 1EW

11am-1pm. Delve into the wonderful world of mushrooms alongside an expert guide as you seek fungi on Riddlesdown. Suggested donation of £3 per person. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www.citycommons.eventbrite.co.uk.

Family Activity Day, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Go along and enjoy some fun family activities inside Tower Bridge. All activities are included in the price of your admission ticket. For more details visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Meet Veterans and Eyewitnesses, IWM London, SE1 6HZ

(Also 24 Oct). 11am-1pm. Meet veterans and eyewitnesses from home and overseas who have lived through periods of conflict and hear more about their first-hand experiences. Free event with general admission. For more details visit www.iwm.org.uk

Storytelling with Miss Nightingale, Florence Nightingale Museum, SE1 7EW

11am-1pm and 1.30-3.30pm. Join Miss Nightingale for a storytelling session in the new Family Corner. Dress up as a nurse and discover how Florence made hospitals better for patients and nurses and how she still inspires people today. For more details visit www.florence-nightingale.co.uk

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

11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. The PTES (People’s Trust for Endangered Species) will be giving advice on how you can help to make a difference to the survival of these lovely spiky creatures. Hedgehog story time, Hedgehog arts and crafts and, if he’s awake, the chance to meet a real hedgehog. Drop-in. Entry charges apply. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Tue 22 – Wed 23 Oct

Half Term Fun, Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF

10am-3pm. See what Roman Bromley was like 1,800 years ago. Did the Romans really eat Dormice? You’ll be amazed at what you can learn. For more information visit www.bromley. gov.uk

Tues 22 – Thurs 24 Oct Family Sketching Salon, The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN

11am-4pm. Sketch together as a family to capture paintings and places in playful ways. Try out tools and techniques with an artist to discover creative ways into wellbeing. Drop-in event. For more details visit www. nationalgallery.org.uk

Wed 23 Oct

Creating Folk Tales with The Herd, National Theatre, SE1 9PX

11am-1pm, 2-4pm. Make explosive new drama with theatre-makers, The Herd. Create a story with a playwright, design the setting for your story and work with a director to stage the action. A great introduction to theatre-making. Ages 7-12. Booking essential. For more details and to book visit www. nationaltheatre.org.uk.

Meet Veterans and Eyewitnesses, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

11am-3pm. Meet veterans and eyewitnesses from home and overseas who have lived through periods of conflict and hear more about their first-hand experiences. Free event with general admission. For more details visit www.iwm.org.uk

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Disney-Inspired Swimming Sessions

Parents can keep the kids healthy, happy and active this autumn by heading to the pool for a Disney-inspired family fun swim session, available to book now. From ‘Minnie’s Hollywood Star’ to ‘Unleash Your Donald’, and from ‘Pluto to the Rescue’ to ‘Mickey’s Orchestra’ – Disney’s muchloved Mickey Mouse & Friends characters will inspire games that focus on key swimming techniques to encourage kids to feel more confident and enjoy the water. Teaming up with Swim England to encourage families nationwide to enjoy water, the year-long programme forms part of Disney’s Healthy Living initiative with sessions running until May 2020. From February - May 2020, the games will be inspired by key characters from the upcoming Disney Frozen 2. Remember to check out sessions at your local pool to help your kids have fun and improve their confidence whilst learning some essential swimming skills. Taking place at more than 250 pools nationwide, you can find your nearest pool offering the sessions at www.swimming.org/Disney. Spaces are available so book now.

Get Your Children Out of Bed with BRIT Kids 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 a part of The BRIT School, meaning that the classes are of a high standard in state of the art studios, workshops and suites. Class content is free thinking, expressive and challenging for the students. BRIT Kids at The BRIT School offers a full day of classes from 9.30am to 3.30pm. BRIT Kids Croydon currently has 850 students attend every Saturday. The organisation has now gone national and is forming partnerships with other schools to offer BRIT Kids around the country. A parent commended BRIT Kids and told Primary Times, “It takes something special to get teenagers out of bed on a Saturday morning - and BRIT Kids was that special.”

instrument in one-hour long, group sessions. In the second hour, all of the students then play together as a band. The project runs separate sessions for 7 – 11 year olds and 12 – 18 year olds with all instruments supplied. The Purley sessions will run at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church. The junior sessions will take place on Fridays from 5 - 7pm and the senior sessions from 7.15 – 9.15pm. The Caterham sessions will run on Saturdays at Sunnydown Primary School. The junior sessions will run from 10am – 12noon and the senior sessions from 12.15 – 2.15pm. For more information, please contact Clara and Graeme on 07988 744 900 or visit www.therockproject.com.

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Rock School for Kids Launches in Croydon

Croydon and Purley have had more than their fair share of rock and pop stars over the years, so The Rock Project, Croydon is being set up to teach 7 – 18 year olds how to play guitar, bass, drums and sing in a band. Now open at sites in Purley and Caterham, the new school is being led by Clara and Graeme Priestly.

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October Anansi Dance and Storytelling Workshop, Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ (Also 25 Oct). 12.30pm. After the performance, go along on a musical journey to the dancing world of Anansi and his famous stories. This event is part of UpClub+. Ages 3-7. For more details and to book visit www.unicorntheatre.com/Anansi

Falling Leaves, The Garden Museum, SE1 7LB

2-4pm. Work as a family to create your own hanging leaf mobile. Take inspiration from What to Look For in the Garden: A Ladybird Books Exhibition and use weaving, tying and cutting techniques on both natural and upcycled materials under the guidance of artist Bethan Durie. For more information and to book visit www.gardenmuseum.org.uk

Thurs 24 Oct

Fire and Food, Kenley Common, CR8 5ES

1.30-3pm. Back by popular demand! Make bread on a stick over a fire and a warming cup of hot chocolate. Suggested donation of £3 per person. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. citycommons.eventbrite.co.uk.

Voyages of the Imagination, Bankside Gallery, SE1 9JH

11am-4pm. Create a picture of your dream holiday or fantastic voyage to other worlds. Show how would you get there and who would be your travelling companion? Put your imaginary explorations into your artwork to take home with you. Free, drop in. For details visit www. banksidegallery.com

What to Look for in Autumn, The Garden Museum, SE1 7LB 11am-1.30pm. Cook recipes related to the Ladybird Exhibition. In this cooking workshop you’ll be looking at the autumn vegetable patch and finding out what vegetables you can cook with in autumn. Workshop includes a family-friendly healthy lunch. The whole family cooks together. Ages 8-10. For more information and to book visit www. gardenmuseum.org.uk

Harvest Celebration, Borough Market, SE1 1TL

There will be a story orchard and demonstrations from fruit and vegetable trader Turnips on pumpkin carving – just in time for Halloween. On Fri the ‘Young Marketeers’ (children from local schools) will be selling their school-grown Harvest produce for food waste charity FareShare. For more information visit www.boroughmarket.org.uk.

Thurs 24 – Thurs 31 Oct Pumpkin Hunt, Demelza Hospice Care for Children, Various Locations

Looking for things to do with the kids during the half term holidays? Take the whole family along for some frightfully good fun at the 2019 Pumpkin Hunt. Children are encouraged to wear fancy dress, and could win a prize. Ages 3-11. For more information visit www.demelza. org.uk

Fri 25 – Thurs 31 Oct Prepare for a Scare – Halloween in Forest Hill, Various Locations

Between lantern making workshops, pumpkin carving and fearsome philosophy tales, the kids will be treated to these truly unique events in the local community. For more information and individual event details visit www.sydenhamarts.co.uk

Sat 26 Oct

Boo @ the Zoo, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, SW11 4NJ 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Dress up and join in with Halloween activities: (Slightly) Spooky Story Time, scary crafts and spooky face painting. Scary surprise boxes - put your hand in and try to guess what’s lurking inside. Drop-in. Usual entry charges apply. For more information visit www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Oct

Ride the Ghost Train, Epping Ongar Railway

Dress up in your scariest outfit and climb aboard the full-size ghost train - if you dare! You will also get the chance to meet Jack and Sally from “The Nightmare Before Christmas

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

11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. There will be lots of fun eight-legged crafts and story time, the chance to find out about the wonderful ways spiders are actually helpful and the chance to meet a real hairy spider. Drop-in. Entry charges apply. For more information visit www. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

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and join in lots of spooky activities once you arrive at ‘North Weird’. For details and to buy tickets visit www. eorailway.co.uk

Horniman Halloween Fair, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 10.30am-4.30pm. Enjoy some fiendish fun at this Halloween Fair. Meet creepy crawlies, hear spooky storytelling, and browse for gifts and treats at the arts and crafts markets and food stalls. Dress up in your best costume. For more information visit www.horniman.ac.uk

Sun 27 Oct

Nature Detectives: SelfGuided Trail, Kenley Common CR8 5ES

Tread carefully around the Common on the lookout for clues! Find the answer to collect your prize. Suggested donation £2. Meet the Ranger at the tribute near Hayes Lane. No need to book. For more information visit www.citycommons. eventbrite.co.uk.

Mon 28 Oct

Things That Go Bump in the Night, Coulsdon Common, CR3 5QQ 7-8.30pm. A night time walk for families during half term. Join the Ranger to look for sign and sound of wildlife on Coulsdon Common. Hot chocolate to finish with by the fire! Suggested donation of £3 per person. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. citycommons.eventbrite.co.uk.

Tues 29 – Wed 30 Oct

Spooky Children’s Sleepover, Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21 7AD

Hosted by Pillows and Paintbrushes, this night time adventure is perfect for your Halloween obsessed children. Children will get to explore the gallery’s own haunted house, watch historic paintings brought to life and create their own spooky paintings, plus enjoy an early morning film screening. For more information visit www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Wed 30 – Thurs 31 Oct Ride the Ghost Train, Epping Ongar Railway

Dress up in your scariest outfit and climb aboard the full-size ghost train - if you dare! You will also get the chance to meet Jack and Sally from “The Nightmare Before Christmas and join in lots of spooky activities once you arrive at ‘North Weird’. For details and to buy tickets visit www. eorailway.co.uk

November Sat 2 Nov

Blackheath Fireworks, SE3 0TY Funfair from 12noon, with food and bars from 5pm. A spectacular 15 minute fireworks display will start at 8pm. For more information visit www.lewisham.gov.uk.

Caterham Fireworks, Dene Field, CR3 5RA

Community fireworks event organised by Caterham Round Table to raise money for local charities. Torch procession from Westway Library at 6.30pm and bonfire lit at 7.15pm. Hot food and drinks available. Build a Guy competition entries to Dene Field by 10.30am. For more information visit www. caterhamroundtable.co.uk.

Dulwich Firework Display, Dulwich Sports Club, SE24 9HP This family orientated firework display is once again selling tickets in advance. Bonfire, mulled wine, real ale, a BBQ, pizza and a kids bar plus much more. 5pm Doors open, 6pm Bonfire, 7pm Fireworks. For more information visit www.eventbrite. co.uk

Round Table Carshalton Fireworks, Carshalton Park, SM5 3DE

This event is put on by Wallington & Carshalton Round Table. Their aim is to provide a safe, enjoyable and exciting event for the local community. All profit from the event is donated to local charities to further support the local community. They are a not-for-profit local organisation and the event is put on by volunteers. For more information visit www.carshaltonfireworks.org.uk

Sat 2 – Sun 3 Nov

Where’s Wally? The Big Museum Hunt, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ 10am-5.30pm. Join the search for Wally with your family to celebrate the release of the new Where’s Wally? book, Double Trouble at the Museum. Pick up an activity sheet on the day and get a special sticker if you can find Wally in the galleries. For more information visit www. horniman.ac.uk

Sun 3 Nov

Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Various Locations

Members of the public will get a rare opportunity to view pre 1905 vehicles on mass along public roads. Starting in Hyde Park, the cars congregate from 6am with the first car departing at sunrise and the last car leaving between 8-8.30am. For details and to view the route map visit www.veterancarrun.com

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Whitgift School’s New Educational Partnership in India

Whitgift School, based in Croydon, has entered into an educational partnership with the Mobius Foundation, a not for profit organisation working towards environmental sustainability. The partnership will launch the World Environment School, Coorg (WESc) - the first school of its kind in India and South Asia to take a leading role in promoting and delivering environmental education with sustainability. It will be based in Karnataka, South West India and will be open to students from India and around the world from 2021. Whitgift’s partnership with WESc will focus on providing academic support to the School, including establishing all aspects of the curriculum and syllabus development, assessment and best teaching and learning practices. Part of the WESc syllabus will include the International Baccalaureate, where Whitgift holds the position as the top boys’ school in the UK.

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Headmaster Chris Ramsey told Primary Times, “We hope that Whitgift’s involvement, alongside a number of international partners will make a genuine difference to education in a growing economy and allow us to participate in a sustainable educational model. I’m excited at the prospect of how our students and the entire school community will benefit from collaborating with such a forwardlooking ‘green’ school.” Partnering with WESc is just one of many ways that the School focuses on student’s roles as global citizens. Long-standing partnerships with Japan, through an annual exchange scheme, language partner schools and links through the boarding community have been well established for several years.

A recent CLPE (Centre for Literacy in Primary Education) report (Reflecting Realities – Survey of Ethnic Diversity in UK Children’s Books) showed that only 1% of children’s books published in the UK in 2017 featured a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) main character and only 4% had a BAME character at all, despite 33% of UK schoolchildren being identified as having BAME origins. In response to this, Lynsey Pollard has set up ‘Little Box of Books’, a company that curates collections of children’s books for schools and families that are inclusive and representative. Lynsey and the team at Little Box of Books work with top publishers to source books that show diversity in race and culture, family set up and socio-economic background, that smash gender and disability stereotypes. They are on a mission to get them into as many schools as possible to help children better understand the world and their place in it. They provide books for EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Boxes start from £99.99 for 20 titles but bigger, bespoke collections are available, with big discounts for interested schools. For more information, contact lynsey@littleboxofbooks.co.uk or head to www.littleboxofbooks.co.uk.

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Teacher and School Events at Hayward Gallery

Hayward Gallery is presenting a major retrospective exhibition devoted to the work of celebrated British artist Bridget Riley which opens on 23 October. This comprehensive exhibition is the first large-scale survey of Riley’s work to be held in the UK for 16 years. The Haywood is organising an evening session especially for newly qualified teachers, teachers in their first year and teachers new to Hayward Gallery. Led by artist educators, curators and the Creative Learning team at Southbank Centre, the event introduces you to Hayward Gallery and the work of Bridget Riley and supports you to get the most out of your gallery visit with your class.You also have the opportunity to meet and network with other new teachers. The event is free but ticketed. Takeover Day is when museums, galleries, historic homes, archives and heritage sites invite young people in to take over jobs normally done by adults. The Haywood Gallery is taking part on 10 December and primary schools will be exploring Hayward Gallery through the eyes of their fellow students in peer-led activities. Photo credit: Bridget Riley 2019. All rights reserved. Courtesy the artist and David Zwirner. Photo by Tim Nighswander

St Dunstan’s College

Girls and boys join St Dunstan’s College Senior School from a large number of preparatory and primary schools across southeast 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. There are so many new people to meet, new buildings to navigate, and new subjects to delve into – it can seem overwhelming. However, St Dunstans’ relatively small size allows for new students to settle in very quickly. St Dunstans’ help them 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. Last year, 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 hosts regular open mornings and tours for prospective parents. The next Senior School Open Morning for 11+ and 13+ entry will take place on Saturday 16 November, 9.30–11.30am. Guests will be able to tour the College, hear from the Headmaster and find out about scholarships and bursaries. 16

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St Joseph’s Junior, Infant and Nursery Schools

At St Joseph’s their motto is ‘We learn to love, we love to learn’. St Joseph’s is a caring community, and nurturing young people to be the best they can be is their priority. They take pride in their school and strong partnerships exist between home, school and the community they serve. The St Joseph’s team is creative and professional with high expectations. Children are independent learners and considerate informed citizens. St Joseph’s aim for excellence and inspire children with the self-belief that they can achieve their dreams. They encourage ‘pupil voice’ and the children know their views matter. They believe they can make a difference. High standards are set through delivery of a broad, balanced and inspiring curriculum. Children experience learning through a variety of contexts and a range of subjects, to promote high outcomes in reading, writing and maths. St Joseph’s place an emphasis on learning outside the classroom and achieve this through use of the school’s forest area, creative arts, sports and a range of visits and trips. St Joseph’s are privileged to be entrusted with the vocation of teaching young people so, the expectation is that each child’s individuality is valued and the belief is that all children can and will succeed.

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Prendergast Vale School is a school for boys and girls aged 3-16 that aims to put children on the pathway to university to lead them to successful careers in the modern world. In January 2018 Prendergast Vale received its best ever Ofsted report which described the school as ‘good with outstanding features’. The curriculum offers every student the opportunity to study academic subjects such as computer science and various humanities subjects from Year 7.Year 7 students also follow the school’s character development programme called The Pledge. This programme is designed to develop the resilience and self-confidence needed for adulthood. Alongside this, students at the school are encouraged to ‘work hard and be nice’. The school has a strong extracurricular offer that has included visits to the Russian ballet, learning Japanese and quizzing the local MP. Ofsted described the leaders of the school as having ‘a strong vision for the curriculum’. Prendergast Vale 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. For more information and to see details of their open days, please visit www.prendergast-vale.com.

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designed to develop the resilience and self-confidence needed for adulthood. The school has a strong extracurricular offer that has included visits to the Russian ballet, learning Japanese and quizzing the local MP. Ofsted described the leaders of the school as having ‘a strong vision for the curriculum’. Students at the school are encouraged to ‘work hard and be nice’. Prendergast Vale 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.

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What is a sharks favorite sandwich? Peanut butter and jellyfish! What do you call a solitary shark? A “lone” (loan) shark

Did you hear about the shark who dreamt he ate an enormous Can you find all these words fish? He woke up and in the word search? it was just a bream! Shark, Hammerhead,

Basking, Shortfin, Thresher, Bull, Tiger, White, Blue, Nurse, Greatwhite, Fish, Fin, Zebra

What did the shark say to the whale? What are you blubbering about?

Interesting Facts • There are over 500 species of sharks in our oceans. on Sharks • Nursehound sharks live in our chilly UK waters. • Sharks have a top of the class sense of smell. • Sharks have lived in our oceans for more than 420 million years For more details That makes them older than trees! on sharks visit www.visitsealife.com/ • You can tell a black tip reef shark by the black markings on their ﬁns! brighton • Why are Zebra Sharks spotty not stripey? That’s because when they’re babies these sharks are covered in black and white stripes which break up when they grow and turn into polka dots.

Can you draw a picture or write a poem about anything to do with sharks or sea creatures. Make it as colourful as you can! Send it to us to have a chance of winning a Primary Times Tee Shirt AND seeing your prize winning entry published in the next Primary Times! Categories: ages 4-7 and 8-11 Name: Age: Address:

Postcode: School:

Send your entry together with this completed form to:

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

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Closing date 8 November 2019. Good Luck!

Shark Colouring Corner

Win an Abominable Merchandise Bundle

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Competitions

Competitions DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s co-production ‘Abominable’ takes audiences on an epic 2,000-mile adventure from the streets of Shanghai to the breathtaking Himalayan snowscapes. When teenager Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Peng, name him ‘Everest’ and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay one-step ahead of Burnish, a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr Zara to help Everest get home. Abominable is in UK cinemas from 11 October. Primary Times has exciting Abominable merchandise bundles to give away to ten lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us which city Yi first encounters the Yeti in. Please see the bottom of the page for details on how to enter.

Design the Primary Times Christmas Card! Every year, we at Primary Times send out thousands of Christmas cards and we’d like you to help us create the picture for this year’s card. It can be any picture you like to do with Christmas in some way.You might like to make it Father Christmas, a snowman, Rudolf with his red nose or maybe a nativity scene.You can draw or paint your picture on an A4 or A5 piece of card or paper. Our picture shows our card from last year which was designed for us by Gabriel Eufrasia from Blean Primary School. See the bottom of this page for details of how to enter but please note that the closing date for this competition is

Friday 8 November. Teachers and schools are very welcome to send in a whole class’s entries in a single envelope.The winner will see their design used for the Primary Times Christmas card and will also receive fifty copies of the card with envelopes.

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.

To enter any of the competitions send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG. Abominable COMP.indd 1 Don’t forget to include the name of the competition. Alternatively email your answer and details to

competitions@primarytimes.biz with the competition name as the subject by Friday 8 November 2019. If you are entering more than one competition you can put all entries in the same envelope.

14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

What’s On

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

November Diwali 2019, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

12noon–7pm. Go along and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights in the heart of London. With an exciting line-up of music and dance, plus workshops, food and crafts for the whole family. It’s a fantastic day out for everyone. For more details visit www.london. gov.uk

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

11am-1pm. A guided adventure for adults and accompanied children ages 9+ in Deptford Creek. Wade in a wild river and experience a different perspective of London history and urban wildlife. For more information and to book visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk

Tues 5 Nov

Southwark Fireworks Night, Southwark Park, SE16 2TX

Wed 13 Nov – Sun 12 Jan

Ice Skating, Somerset House, WC2R 1LA

Now in its 20th year, Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum & Mason returns, promising a spectacular season of celebration in the heart of London. For more details and to buy tickets visit www. somersethouse.org.uk

Sat 16 Nov

Family Activity Day, Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP

10am-4pm. Go along and enjoy some fun family activities inside Tower Bridge. All activities are included in the price of your admission ticket. For more details visit www. towerbridge.org.uk

Christmas Market, Kingsdale Foundation School, Dulwich, SE21 8SQ

5-8pm. Southwark Council is delighted to announce that its annual fireworks extravaganza, now in its 16th year, will be back once again. For more information visit www. southwark.gov.uk

St Christopher’s Hospice are holding their Christmas Market, with stalls, entertainment, food, kids’ activities and more. For more information visit www.stchristophers.org.uk

Thurs 7 Nov

Blackheath Christmas Fair, Blackheath Halls, SE3 9RQ

Outdoor Classroom Day, Nationwide

Outdoor Classroom Day is a global campaign to get more children playing and learning outdoors every day at school and home. Sign up for resources to help you join in at www. outdoorclassroomday.org.uk

Fri 8 Nov – Sun 5 Jan

Winter, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX Fun-filled family shows, festive goodies in the markets, pop-ups, twinkling lights, dazzling comedy and cabaret – more seasonal delights than you can shake a stocking at. Southbank Centre in winter is truly magical. For more information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Sun 10 Nov

Remembrance, National Portrait Gallery, WC2H 0HE

Sun 17 Nov

10.30am-4.45pm. Back for its seventh year with specially selected crafters, artisans and designers selling a wide range of handmade and bespoke gifts. Something for everyone to suit all pockets. Proceeds in aid of Age Exchange – helping people live well with dementia, reducing isolation and loneliness. For more information visit www.blackheathhalls.com

Sat 23 Nov – Sun 5 Jan Chessington Winter’s Tail, Chessington World of Adventure, KT9 2NE

Celebrate Christmas with the Gruffalo and meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto. Plus enjoy some family favourite rides, including the Vampire and meet some of the amazing animals at Chessington’s Zoo and Sea Life Centre. For more details visit www.chessington.com

11am-4pm. To commemorate Remembrance Sunday, join in for a family day of reflection through craft and storytelling activities. Check signage on the day for details. Free, drop-in. For more details visit www. npg.org.uk

Mon 11 – Fri 15 Nov

Shakespeare Schools Festival, The Albany, Deptford, SE8 4AG See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before, and support young people from your local community as they take to the stage. For more information visit www.thealbany.org.uk

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Mini Maestro Family Concert, St Martin in the Fields, WC2N 4JJ

11am. In this family concert enjoy a scintillating performance of two Russian tales with music: Peter and the Wolf and The Flaming Firebird and the Princess Vasilisa, recreated for the enjoyment of both young and old by Olga and Matthew. To book visit www.LMAorchestra.com/minimaestro

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

Christmas-themed Kids Club and Elf School. Take the kids along to have lots of fun. For more information visit www.southsidewandsworth.com

Sat 30 Nov – Sun 1 Dec

Santa Specials, Epping Ongar Railway

(Also 7-8, 14-15, 19-24 Dec) Take the family along to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials. For more details and to buy tickets visit www.eorailway.co.uk

Christmas Weekends, WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes, SW13 9WT

(Also 14-15 Dec). 10am-4pm.Visit Santa’s grotto and receive a gift from Father Christmas, enjoy a festive husky sleigh ride, and visit the Elves workshop to help them to prepare and make Christmas gifts. For more information and to book visit www. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london

December Sat 7 Dec

Canterville Creation Workshop, Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ

Get on-stage straight after the show and explore the world of Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost with a professional workshop leader. For more details and to book visit www. unicorntheatre.com

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Dec

SAMPLE Christmas, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0QZ

A seasonal pop-up market on Greenwich Peninsula, bringing together fashion, homeware and craft by emerging design talent. There will also be seasonal food, DJs and street trucks to grab a bite or glass from. A festive take on the seasonal market

with plenty of ways to celebrate the winter season. For more information visit www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/ sample

Sat 7 – Sun 22 Dec

Festive Carriage Rides, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

(Selected dates). Horse-drawn carriage rides are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit - a great experience for families, friends and large groups. Go along and enjoy a 30 minute ride with costumed footmen that will help you to explore the park in a whole new way. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ morden-hall-park.

Sail with Santa, City Cruises, Tower Pier, EC3N 4DT

Santa’s going on the river – yo, ho, ho – and you can go with him. Children will enjoy Santa fun and a present for each and every one, along with a soft drink and a cookie, while adults can console themselves for growing up with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. For more information visit www.citycruises.com

Sun 8 Dec

The London Santa Dash, Brockwell Park, SE24 9BJ

11am. In a new location for 2019 this 5K or 10K fun run raises money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. The event is open to adults, children and fancydressed dogs. Teams are positively encouraged, so why not sign up now and get fundraising. For more information visit www.gosh.org/ santadash

Sat 28 Dec

Big Game 12, Harlequins vs Leicester Tigers, Twickenham Stadium, TW2 7BA

Quins will be looking to maintain their four-game winning streak at Big Game so expect fireworks on and off the pitch in this not-tobe-missed spectacle, which offers something for all the family. This is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and spend time with family and friends after the festive period. For more information and to book tickets visit www.tickets.quins.co.uk.

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Film Preview Guide Barbican Family Film Weekender This year’s programme over the weekend of Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 November offers a packed weekend of ﬁlms, workshops and events for families. Using the Barbican’s annual theme Life Rewired as the main focus young audiences are invited to explore future cities, robots, spaceships and superhumans and learn more about visual effects and how technology shapes what we see on screen.There’s an array of interesting workshops and screenings including a BAFTA event with Framestore and screenings of Wall-e and Nausicaä:Valley of the Wind.Award-winning children’s author and screenwriter, Frank Cottrell Boyce, will discuss the inspiration behind his latest book, Runaway Robot, and introduce a screening The Iron Giant. For more information, visit www.barbican.org.uk

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil In Disney’s sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play.The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora.Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished.Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Phillip is cause for celebration in the kingdom of Ulstead and the neighbouring Moors, as the wedding serves to unite the two worlds.When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil opens in cinemas on 18 October. Photo credit: Jaap Buitendijk © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc

The Addams Family Get ready to snap your fingers! Just in time for Halloween,The Addams Family is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Happily ensconced in their Addams way of life for years, Gomez and Morticia prepare for a visit from their extended family for Pugsley’s “Sabre Mazurka,” a rite of passage ceremony to prove he is ready to become an Addams Family man but there’s trouble on the horizon in the shape of design TV phenomenon Margaux Needler.The Addams Family mansion is the one thing blocking her dream of selling all the houses in the neighbourhood. Funny, outlandish and completely iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbour. Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron lead the spook-tacular cast.The Addams Family is in cinemas from 25 October.

The Pilgrim’s Progress This autumn, for the ﬁrst time, John Bunyan’s epic masterpiece ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ is hitting the big screen. In this tale of a pilgrim and his burden, Christian begins a journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City as the ultimate enemy tries everything in his power to distract him from his destination. Experience the friends and foes he meets along the way and the ultimate choice he must make to reach the King. One of the most popular books of all time is brought to life as a feature length, CGI animated movie which is released in selected UK cinemas on 25 October.

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Shaun the Sheep’s highly anticipated return to the big screen heralds the arrival of a mystery visitor from far across the galaxy - an impish and adorable alien called LU-LA who crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm. Shaun soon sees an opportunity for alien-powered fun and adventure as he sets off on a mission to shepherd LU-LA home. Her magical alien powers, irrepressible mischief and galactic-sized burps soon have the ﬂock enchanted. Can Shaun and the ﬂock avert Farmageddon on Mossy Bottom Farm before it’s too late? A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon will be released on 18 October to UK cinemas.

Abominable DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s co-production Abominable takes audiences on an epic 2,000-mile adventure from the streets of Shanghai to the breath taking Himalayan snowscapes.When teenager Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Peng, name him ‘Everest’ and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay one-step ahead of Burnish, a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr Zara to help Everest get home.Abominable is in UK cinemas from 11 October.

WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN To be in with a chance of winning one of ten Abominable goody bags, send an email to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Abominable’ as the subject by Friday 8 November. Don’t forget to include your name, age, address, school and contact telephone number.

14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

Family Travel Ideas Oaklea Cottage, Norfolk Situated on the beautiful Norfolk coast in Burnham Market, this lovely cottage has been built with children in mind. In the landscaped gardens you’ll find a dedicated children’s play area complete with mud kitchen, sunken trampoline and wooden swing set. There are also chairs for adults to sit at while they watch their children play. The garden also has another patio seating area with charcoal barbecue. Inside, the sunny and airy single-level house has been beautifully furnished, complete with wood burner to gather around after a bracing walk in the countryside. The children’s bedroom has a wooden bunk bed and a rocking horse. A washing machine, tumble dryer and high chair and towels are provided to make travelling with children easy. Burnham Market is a well-known destination on the Norfolk map. It has a delightful selection of boutique shops, café culture, delicatessens, good restaurants and pubs – most things can be found in the elegant Georgian village. It is also just a mile or so from the spectacular coast, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and should not be missed. There are beautiful sandy beaches at Brancaster, and a great golf course too. There is sailing to be found both in Brancaster and along the coast at Blakeney, where you can also pick up a boat to see the resident seal colony basking on the shoreline at Blakeney Point. Don’t miss majestic Holkham Hall, the Deer Park and its beach or Wellsnext-the-Sea with its picturesque beach huts. If you are looking for some traditional fayre, one of the regions’ best chefs hosts a great fish and chip shop at Thornham. Enjoy watching the over-wintering birds fly in at Titchwell RSPB Marsh Reserve. The area is awash with great walks and it is good cycling country too. The historic houses of both Houghton Hall and Sandringham make lovely days out and a walk round their grounds at any time of the year is a delight. For more information about Oaklea, please visit www.originalcottages.co.uk.

Learn to be a Park Ranger in Sri Lanka Tour operator Yonder has introduced a new family summer itinerary in Sri Lanka, which includes learning the skills of a park ranger in the lesser known national park of Gal Oya and learning to surf in the gentle waves of Arugam Bay, with ideal weather conditions during the summer months. Gal Oya National Park is still relatively undiscovered by visitors and offers a great opportunity to see some of Sri Lanka’s best wildlife away from the crowds. The park has the country’s largest inland body of water and is the only place in the country where you can see Asian elephants swimming between the islands that dot the lake. It is also one of the last areas in Sri Lanka to be home to an indigenous tribe, the Vedda. Yonder can organise special boat and jeep safaris for children to really get under the skin of the life of a park ranger and learn about the park’s eco-systems and the animals’ behaviours. They will also meet the chief elder from the Vedda tribe who will take them on a hike through the jungle to learn about how the forest ecosystem can support their way of life. Arugum Bay, around three hours from the park, is a great location to try surﬁng for the ﬁrst time during the summer with the best waves arriving onto the pristine quiet beaches. There are small shacks selling cold drinks and noodles, which are ideal for children. The new summer family itinerary also includes cycling through rural villages near Kandy and a stay in Tangalle. Prices start from £2,900 per person for two weeks. For more information, please visit www.yonder.com.

14 Oct - 24 Nov ‘19

Visit Florida with SeaWorld Parks If you fancy a holiday somewhere a bit further away, why not go to Florida? There are four SeaWorld Parks: SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove. There’s also a convenient Hotel, Doubletree by Hilton, which is across the road from SeaWorld. At SeaWorld Orlando, the Infinity Falls rapids ride features roaring rapids, soaking fountains and a record-setting 40-foot waterfall drop, all against the backdrop of a rainforest utopia.Visitors to the park can ride the mighty Manta, one of the only flying rollercoasters of its kind in the world with a seamless blend of up-close animal encounters in the Manta aquarium, and a head-first, face-down thrill ride. From high-speed water slides and exhilarating wave pools to tranquil beaches, Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark Orlando, delights all ages and interests. This one-of-akind waterpark is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides featuring 42 slides, rivers and lagoons and 84,000 square feet of beaches. Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. It is a unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country’s premier zoos with more than 2,500 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games. Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive day resort where guests enjoy a oneof-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, rays and tropical fish, and hand-feed exotic birds. It’s a paradise of rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs and winding rivers. Families can stay at Doubletree by Hilton, easy to reach from all the city’s attractions. Nestled in 28 acres of lush palm trees and tropical fountains, the Doubletree Orlando is your relaxing oasis. Orlando is the perfect getaway for adventurous families. For more information about SeaWorld Parks, visit www.seaworldparks.co.uk. For more information about the Doubletree, visit www.doubletree3.hilton.com.

The Olde House – A Holiday for All Seasons

Located in the village of Chapel Amble in Cornwall, The Olde House is a farm stay which provides a unique countryside holiday experience for families with young children, giving them the chance to learn ﬁrst-hand about life on a farm. The 550 acre working farm offers 28 self-catering cottages, sleeping between two and ten people. With acres of beautiful countryside and miles of stunning coastline, there’s no better destination for a family holiday than Cornwall. The Olde House is just ﬁve miles away from the beautiful Polzeath Beach and 10 minutes from the popular Camel Trail, which runs through the town of Wadebridge. As well as being able to enjoy the beautiful Cornish scenery, guests staying at The Olde House can get up close to the animals on the weekly farm rides and at Pets Corner. It’s a great place to spot wildlife too, with a two mile farm trail draped over the countryside and a bird hide which looks across the farm’s wetlands. Guests can join the team this November in welcoming hundreds of little lambs on the farm. Taking place on the weekends of 22 – 24 November and 29 November – 1 December, it’s a chance to get up close to the animals, feeding and caring for the new born lambs. For a more luxurious feel, those staying at The Olde House have use of the newly renovated swimming pool, which features a separate children’s pool, jacuzzi and sauna. The farm also has outdoor and indoor play areas, tennis courts and a brand new games room. For more information, visit www.theoldehouse.co.uk.

All your own work!

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Thank you to Ms Khalid and Class G1, Year 2 from Nelson Primary School for their excellent drawings. We received an envelope with entries from the whole class which made judging them very difficult for us. Enjoy the four examples of their hard work and thank you very much Class G1! We love seeing your work so do please keep sending it to us. We're happy to receive artwork from the whole class so do feel free to send us class entries.

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

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