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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE 127

OPEN SESSIONS FOR YEAR 7 ENTRY 2021 Open Days:

Tuesday 15th September Wednesday 16th September

Open Evening:

Tuesday 6th October

Due to Covid 19 these dates and arrangements may be subject to change. Please check our website nearer the time for further updates.

Hi 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 Catherine Dillon & Gill Pearce Listings: Catherine Draisey Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in 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.

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

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

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

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

Stay safe and well.

Contents

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Local News...............................4 Autumn Adventures.................6 What’s On.................................8 Dr Maggie’s Book Review...........10 Choosing your New School........ 11 School Open Day Links...........30

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Win a Botley® 2.0 Activity Set worth £85!

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

Elephant and Castle Online Community Hub In June 2019 the Elephant and Castle Community Hub opened in the shopping centre offering a popular and well-attended range of fitness and wellbeing classes and arts and crafts workshops running 5 days per week and welcoming more than 1,250 people per month.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, a virtual Community Hub was launched in March 2020, taking the physical classes and community support initiatives online.

The virtual Hub provides everything from arts and crafts classes and baby music sessions, to online quizzes and a weekly community choir practice. Between March and August, the sessions have had over 4k views.

Sessions of all types for all ages will continue through the autumn and into the winter. For a flavour of what’s on offer, see page 9.

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

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

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

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

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At Polka Theatre, it is their job to bring fantastic stories to life. But did you know that behind every play you see on stage, there is a whole host of inspirational people involved in its creation?

Polka Playmakers invites you behind the scenes to meet some of the brilliant creatives who make their shows to tell you about their jobs.

What knowledge, skills and experience do they bring to the show?

Hear from a playwright, composer, stage manager and a designer about the creative process and their top tips on how to get into the business. Maybe you’ll even hear a tale or two about some of the challenges they faced along the way.

The Polka also have two workshops where you can have a go at making your own theatre. Build a model box to present a stage design for your favourite show or learn about the ancient Chinese shadow puppetry tradition and make your own puppets.

For more information, visit www.polkatheatre.com/ polkaplaymakers

A Safe Return to Jigsaw Performing Arts

Jigsaw Arts celebrated 25 years this summer, but they certainly didn’t expect to have the year we have had! But they are delighted to be back doing what they love doing, after a challenging few months.

Health and safety have always been their number one priority, but they have further enhanced procedures in all their schools now, ready for a return this autumn. They ran a hugely successful trial of these new systems in one school during the summer, to ensure that they created a safe environment, whilst still providing a fun and creative outlet for students.

Sessions are designed to develop children’s confidence, focus and social skills from an early age, giving them a head start in life.

Performing arts is great for well-being and happiness. Dance really gets bodies moving, excellent for aerobic fitness and co-ordination.

Learning to use breath and voice to make a great sound in singing is exhilarating and improves the speaking voice. Drama combines movement and voice as well as lots of teamwork and thinking on your feet which builds confidence, creativity and self-esteem.

There is nothing better than performing arts to connect and bring people together. It’s also lots of fun and lots of laughs - just what we need right now!

For more information or to book a two-week trial, search for your nearest school on their website www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk.

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Autumn Adventures

Autumn Adventures Fun Days Out with the Family Bank of England Museum Home Learning Hub See London with City Cruises

City Cruises lives for being on the river and knows how to make your trip extraordinary. The boats offer panoramic views, an openair deck and even a bar on board. With commentary on the sights, landmarks and history from experts, you will get a new perspective on this amazing city’s history. This is the best way to see the heart of London.

The family river pass is the best way to treat your kids and great value for money as you only pay for 2 adults and up to 3 kids go free. Rest assured, all of their services are operating with enhanced hygiene and social distancing measures in place, so you can enjoy a care-free cruise.

To find out more, visit www.citycruises.com.

WE HAVE A DIFFERENT VIEW OF THE NAUGHTY STEP KIDS GO FREE with a Family River Pass

The Bank of England Museum might be closed but they have curated a selection of home activities on their Home Learning Hub. Learn about the Bank of England’s history and work through a selection of fun family activities.

You can design and create your own banknote with artist Brenda Coyle in an easy-to-follow workshop video. Test your artistic skills by drawing JMW Turner’s portrait on the £20 note drawing sheet.

Play the Bank’s game and see if you can spot an error on a banknote as a banknote examiner.You can even make your own gold bar money box from paper!

More fun activities are available for everyone to enjoy together. Go to www.bankofengland.co.uk/education/home-learning-hub to see it for yourself.

Online family activities Learn about our history and work through a number of home activities: • Make your own banknote workshop video • Banknote checking game • Create your own gold bar money box • A selection of drawing and colouring in sheets

Enjoy one of our stunning River Thames sightseeing cruises Sailing every day, every 40 minutes from our piers at Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London and Greenwich.

It’s time to treat the kids.

To book your tickets call us 02077 400 400 or go online at www.citycruises.com

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

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

Initially a moated defensive castle dating back to 1270, this romantic setting is packed full of Tudor portraits and tapestries, and features fine views out over Hever Lake. Set within the 125 acres of grounds is a 100-year-old Yew Maze. See the website for details of family attractions and special events. Pre-booking to explore Hever Castle and its grounds is essential at www.hevercastle.co.uk Leeds Castle occupies 500 acres in the heart of the Kent countryside. Leeds Castle celebrated its 900th anniversary in 2019.Visitors can trace its journey from its Norman roots, through royal ownership and its time as a magnificent Tudor palace for Henry VIII, to the country retreat that stands today. The Gatehouse Exhibition explores this history while the castle’s Bird of Prey Centre features displays from hawks, owls and eagles among other majestic birds. All visits must be reserved online at www.leeds-castle.com Further afield, just to the west of London lies Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle, having been a royal residence for around 950 years. At Arundel Castle in West Sussex, many of the original features such as the Norman Keep, medieval Gatehouse and Barbican survive. The whole family can have fun learning about castle sieges with interactive exhibits, games and costumes.

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Explore Kew’s Deep Dark Wood this October Half Term.

Who is hiding in Kew’s deep dark wood? Go along this half term to enjoy Gruffalo adventures. Unleash your inner detective to find out what creatures live in Kew’s woodland.

Pick up a Gruffalo trail pack and set off on an adventure.

Follow footprints, marks and feathers and figure out clues on this family-friendly trail. Discover the secret world of plants and animals, what marks they leave behind and how their lives are interconnected.

Running from 17 October to 1 November, see if you can spot your favourite Gruffalo characters and keep your eyes peeled for the Gruffalo himself!

Why not come dressed as a little brown mouse? All the Gruffalo trail-hunters are welcome to dress up as this curious character and lead the way. While searching for the elusive Gruffalo, there will be the chance to play and explore in Kew Gardens’ stunning Arboretum, home to 14,000 trees.

Once you have completed the trail there is plenty more autumnal fun to be had at Kew. Explore the Natural Area, jump along the log trail to test your balancing skills and admire the stunning autumnal colour of Kew’s trees.

Tickets must be booked in advance. The Gruffalo trail is included in Garden admission. Find out more at www.kew.org.

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What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for September & October

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

Ongoing Until 31 Jan

Steve McQueen – Year 3, Tate Britain, SW1P 4RG

Steve McQueen invited every Year 3 pupil in London to have their photograph taken by a team of specially trained Tate photographers.

These class photos are brought together in a single large-scale installation capturing tens of thousands of Year 3 pupils in a milestone year of their development.

For more information visit www.tate. org.uk

September Tue 1 – Wed 30 Sep

Brunel’s London, Embankment Tube Station, Victoria Embankment, WC2N 6NS Mon-Fri meet at 10.20am, Sat-Sun meet at 11.10am. A boat trip under three Brunel bridges to the launch ramps of Brunel’s monster ship on the Isle of Dogs, plus a guided tour through Brunel’s Thames Tunnel.

Charges apply. For more information visit www.thamesfestivaltrust.org

Sat 5 – Sun 27 Sep

Fleet Footing, Vale Health Pond, Hampstead Heath

An exploration of London’s lost river, available as an album and map which you can download and walk yourself at any time, or join in a group walk.

The river was gradually buried under London’s streets, but has left clues and hints behind. Charges apply.

For more information visit www. thamesfestivaltrust.org

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

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

For more information visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 12 Sep

The Lion King, openaire FloatIn Cinema, Merchant Square, W2 1AS Doors open at 3.45pm, film starts at 4.45pm. Skipper your crew through London’s historic canals

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before mooring up to enjoy the UK’s first cinematic experience on water. Limited number of boats and deckchairs available. For more information visit www.openaire.co.uk

Back to the 40s – Battle of Britain Weekend, Biggin Hill Memorial Museum, TN16 3EJ

10am-1pm, 1.30-4.30pm.

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, enjoy the sounds of the 40s, learn the dance steps, enjoy craft stalls and meet a spiffing spitfire pilot before refueling in the Nightingale Café.

Also children’s activities. Booking essential. For more details visit www. bhmm.org.uk

Sat 12 – Sun 13 Sep

Brixton Windmill Tours, SW2 5EU

(Also 10-11 Oct). 1-5pm. Led by volunteers, visit and learn about the outside of the windmill and the first floor, where you can see the millstones used to grind the flour.

Booking essential. Free, but donations welcome. For more information visit www.brixtonwindmill.org

Sat 13 Sep

Lazy Sunday Music, Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE (Also 27 Sep). 12 noon-3pm. Enjoy a lazy Sunday with jazz music in the stunning surroundings of Eltham Palace and Gardens. Whether you’re picnicking with friends, or taking a summer stroll, be transported back in time by the jazz players. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.english-heritage. org.uk

Mamma Mia! The Movie, openaire Float-In Cinema, Merchant Square, W2 1AS

(Also 26 Sep, 7.15pm for 8.15pm start). Doors open at 3.45pm, film starts at 4.45pm. Skipper your crew through London’s historic canals before mooring up to enjoy the

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UK’s first cinematic experience on water. Limited number of boats and deckchairs available. For more information visit www.openaire.co.uk

Wed 16 Sep

Back to the Future, openaire Float-In Cinema, Merchant Square, W2 1AS

Doors open at 7.15pm, film starts at 8.15pm. Skipper your crew through London’s historic canals before mooring up to enjoy the UK’s first cinematic experience on water. Limited number of boats and deckchairs available. For more information visit www.openaire.co.uk

Thurs 17 Sep

Low Tide Walk – Summer in the River, Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford, SE8 4SA (Also 11 Oct). 6.30-8pm. 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. Waterproof clothing provided. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. creeksidecentre.org.uk

Grease - Sing-A-Long, openaire Float-In Cinema, Merchant Square, W2 1AS

(Also 25 Sep, 7.15pm for 8.15pm start). Doors open at 3.45pm, film starts at 4.45pm. Skipper your crew through London’s historic canals before mooring up to enjoy the UK’s first cinematic experience on water. Limited number of boats and deckchairs available. For more information visit www.openaire.co.uk

Sat 19 Sep

Frozen – Sing-A-Long, openaire Float-In Cinema, Merchant Square, W2 1AS

Doors open at 3.45pm, film starts at 4.45pm. Skipper your crew through London’s historic canals before mooring up to enjoy the

UK’s first cinematic experience on water. Limited number of boats and deckchairs available. For more information visit www.openaire.co.uk

Luna Cinema, Dulwich Park, SE21 7BQ

Enjoy a showing of The Greatest Showman in the beautiful surroundings of Dulwich Park. Doors open at 6pm with the film starting at 7.30pm. Booking in advance required as each group will be assigned a pitch with chairs pre-laid out to allow for social distancing. For more details visit www.thelunacinema.com

Sat 19 – Sun 20 Sep

Falconry at Eltham Palace and Gardens, SE9 5QE

10am-5pm. Learn about the centuries old pursuit of falconry. Be introduced to a few of the most popular hunting birds, discover ancient traditions and find out how hawks were kept in castles, country houses and abbeys.

For more information and to book visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Sat 26 Sep

Toy Story, openaire Float-In Cinema, Merchant Square, W2 1AS

Doors open at 3.45pm, film starts at 4.45pm. Skipper your crew through London’s historic canals before mooring up to enjoy the UK’s first cinematic experience on water. Limited number of boats and deckchairs available. For more information visit www.openaire.co.uk

Drop-In at The Wildlife Centre, Greenwich Park, SE10 8QY (Also 31 Oct). 1-3pm. There will be information on wildlife and wildliferelated craft activities for youngsters as well as guided tours of the nature trail and deer hide, and don’t forget to look out for any wildlife passing by. For more information visit www. royalparks.org.uk

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Sep

The Golden Hinde Shipyard, St Mary Overie Dock, SE1 9DE 2-3.30pm. Join the tour where you will be guided through this unique workspace. Marvel at the enormity of the Golden Hinde from a truly dramatic angle, hear about the incredible techniques evolved over centuries of shipbuilding and see the craftsmanship in detail.

For more information visit www. thamesfestivaltrust.org

For lots more What’s On ideas see page 10

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ELEPHANT AND CASTLE VIRTUAL

COMMUNITY HUB

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The Elephant and Castle Community Hub is online and hosting free virtual wellness activities, fitness classes and arts & crafts workshops for local people.

Visit communityhubse1.co.uk and Facebook @whatsonatelephant to find out more and for dial-in details.

Monday 10am-10.45am 11am-11.45am 12pm-12.30pm

Activity Chair Yoga Chi Hatha Flow Meditation

Tuesday 2pm-3pm 4.30pm-5pm

Re-Tribe Talks Disability Sports Coach

Wednesday 1.30pm-2.10pm 6.30pm-7.30pm

Dancebeatz Community Hub Choir

Thursday 11am-12pm 2pm-3pm 4.30pm-5pm 5.30pm-6.30pm

Frogprince Baby Music Re-Tribe Workshop Disability Sports Coach Upside Down Street Dance

Friday 10am-11am

Kids Creative Station Projects

Live on

(for kids aged 2 - 10 years old)

AND MUCH MORE..

New easy cooking recipe videos, latin dance aerobics workouts, various Silverfit fitness videos and Creative Club video workshops are also uploaded onto the virtual community hub and Facebook page every week.

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What’s On

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

October Thurs 1 Oct

National Poetry Day, Nationwide

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

Thurs 1 – Sun 25 Oct

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

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

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Howl’o’ween, Chessington World of Adventure, KT9 2NE

Hair-raising, spooktacular fun for all the family! Exciting treats and plenty of tricks. Suitable for all the family. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www. chessington.com

November Sun 1 Nov

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

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

Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov

Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov

Gruffalo Adventures, Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AB Encounter much-loved characters from author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s book, including Fox, Owl and Snake, and of course, The Gruffalo! With map in hand, children can follow the tracks of each animal, leading them to the characters’ hiding spots. For more details visit www.kew.org

Halloween Half Term Fun, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

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

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Choosing your New School

Choosing your Child’s Secondary School

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

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

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

Kingsdale - 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 Foundation School is Outstanding in every area as rated

by Ofsted in 2017 and presents 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 cocurricular 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 Kingsdale is rated as a high performing non-selective school for attainment nationally at Key Stage 4 and has a very impressive contemporary record of being one of the foremost schools in the Local Authority for progress at Key Stage 5 with some truly outstanding academic results. Kingsdale has an incredible history of regularly producing the top achieving individual student in the country at GCSE. Please view their website for more details. The school has an excellent pupil to teacher ratio and average class sizes are normally 20 across core 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 technology and a Virtual Learning Environment. Kingsdale has 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.

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Trinity Academy

Trinity Academy is a co-educational secondary school (ages 1118). Their distinctive ethos is rooted in clear and timeless values of wisdom, fairness, courage and self-discipline. As part of the outstanding Future Academies family of schools, Trinity Academy’s relentless focus is on setting and achieving aspirational and rigorous educational standards. To that end, they offer pupils of all abilities a style of education more usually found in grammar schools or the independent sector.

Exemplary knowledge-rich teaching and learning drives everything they do and is underpinned by what is proven to work best in the classroom, using resources exclusively developed by the Future Academies Curriculum Centre. Teachers are highly qualified and passionate subject specialists, and class sizes are kept small with a maximum of 26 pupils so that teachers and form tutors can closely monitor every pupil’s academic and pastoral progress and personal development.

The broad and deep curriculum is strongly grounded in the academic EBacc subjects and is complemented by the study of Latin and an exceptionally full range of creative subjects (art, music, drama and food & nutrition) in Year 7 and beyond. They focus across the curriculum on grammar and vocabulary in order to develop pupils’ full powers of written and spoken expression and self-confidence.

The Sixth Form offers the full range of academic A Levels, including economics and psychology, that all lead to degree-level study at top universities.

Trinity Academy believe that education is about more than just preparation for the world of work. An excellent, rounded education is valuable in itself and grants access to all-empowering cultural capital.

Trinity Academy ensure that all pupils take part in a wide range of enrichment activities and educational trips to develop their creative, sporting, intellectual and cultural abilities and interests.

Pastoral care and pupil wellbeing provision, where every pupil is known and nurtured as an individual, are integral to this rounded, holistic approach to education. Explicitly high expectations around routines and pupil conduct ensure that precious time in school is valued and everyone is treated with respect.

With easy access by public transport and a fair admissions policy, Trinity pupils are drawn from a very wide catchment area across south London (including Clapham, Brixton, Herne Hill, Streatham, Tooting, Tulse Hill, Balham, Stockwell,Vauxhall and Battersea). In the spirit of full inclusivity the school welcomes pupils of all faiths or none. The team are very much looking forward to meeting you at their autumn open events where you can talk to pupils and staff and see for yourself what makes Trinity Academy so special.

Izy Cheesman Oboe, Piano, Recorder and Theory Tutor.

A student at the Royal College of Music offering private oboe tuition for all ages and standards.

Available for concerts as both a soloist and ensemble player.

For more information contact Izy on

izy.cheesman@rcm.ac.uk or 07557 302915.

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Co-educational secondary, (ages 11-18)

56 Brixton Hill London SW2 1QS Tel: 020 3126 4993 Principal: A. Faccinello MA (Oxon) PGCE

email: info@trinityacademylondon.org www.trinityacademylondon.org

Open Evenings

Thursday, 1st October : 4pm - 8pm Thursday, 15th October : 4pm - 8pm

Open Mornings

Monday, 28th September : 9am -10am Tuesday, 29th September : 9am -10am Wednesday, 30th September : 9am -10am Monday, 12th October : 9am -10am Tuesday, 13th October : 9am -10am Wednesday, 14th October : 9am -10am

All welcome No need to book

Principal’s talk and pupil-led guided tours on open events.

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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 continues to be proud of its outstanding results, which consistently place them with the top schools for progress nationally. St Thomas the Apostle School is the best Catholic boys’ school in the country. Sixth form results this year showed that an impressive 96% of all grades were A*-C and the results are enabling students to go to the destination of their choice, including Oxbridge for some. GCSE results are also consistently high thanks to the hard work and dedication of students and their teachers.

The most 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 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 @stacsouthwark for the school’s latest news.

End of Year at St Matthew Academy

On the evening of the 15 July, St Matthew Academy brought the curtain down on their unique Year 6 cohort’s primary years and simultaneously welcomed them into the secondary phase.

On an evening with weather fit for all that they had achieved, children and their families attended the end of Year 6 picnic celebration. With socially distanced mats set out on the school field and pre-packed snack baskets for each family to ensure Covid compliance, all were able to greatly enjoy the quiz put on by the Year 6 teaching team and entire academy leadership team.

With rounds such as ‘Name that Tune’ and ‘Scattergories’ interspersed with opportunities for photographs and reminiscing about the preceding 7 years, it was an evening that will live long in the memories of staff, pupils and families.

It was the culmination of a truly fantastic day which also saw the official screening of the long awaited ‘SMA lockdown’ film, expertly directed by Mr Cameron and starring a cast of Year 6s made for the stage! The evening drew to a close with both Head of Primary, Miss Chick and Head of School, Ms Baldwin speaking about their pride in the children for all they have become to this point and of their anticipation for what the next chapter of their education journey at SMA will hold.

“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.”

OFSTED 2020

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Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse 11-18 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 have recently completed an exciting building expansion programme for the sixth form 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 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 instills 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 23 September at 5pm. For more information, please visit www.habsknights.org.uk.

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Visit our website or call reception to book a personal tour Secondary

Saturday 19th September 9:30am - 11:30am & 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Primary

9:30am -11:00am 22nd & 23rd September 22nd & 23rd October

St Matthew Academy, St Joseph’s Vale, London, SE3 0XX Tel: 020 8853 6250 www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk

OPEN EVENING Wednesday 23rd September from 5pm Please check our website for the latest open day times and dates as they may change due to Covid-19

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Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls

Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls is a multifaith and inclusive school for girls aged 11-18 in Thornton Heath, Croydon.

The school is currently ranked in the top 3 of Croydon schools according to The Real Schools Guide 2020.

At Norbury Manor they are proud of the outstanding academic progress that student’s make, but they go further and educate the whole child within the school’s calm and nurturing environment.

Norbury Manor offer many extra-curricular activities which are open to all. In recent years, girls have won international enterprise competitions in Brussels and New York, gained Duke of Edinburgh Awards, sung at the Royal Albert Hall, taken part in public speaking challenges and competed in cheerleading competitions. The opportunities are endless.

Mrs Hayden, Headteacher, believes that providing students with a firm foundation to do well not only academically but in all areas of school 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.

Realising potential: Nurturing leaders of the future

NMBEC Kensington Avenue Thornton Heath Croydon CR7 8BT

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While we are proud of our position both in Croydon and nationally, the really important thing for us is that the students are performing so well.”

The college is now taking applications for admissions for September 2021. For more information, please visit www.nmbec.org.uk.

Conisborough College

At Conisborough College they pride themselves on making learning meaningful and memorable. Their vision is to provide an outstanding education for students where everyone is encouraged to develop their potential.

Conisborough have high expectations of students and strive to inspire a love of learning across the college through a highly personalised and engaging curriculum designed to ensure young people thrive in a safe, supportive and respectful environment.

As an inclusive school, they believe that achievement in all areas of school life should be celebrated. Students are challenged to excel in all areas of school life – academic, cultural and sporting. Conisborough College are incredibly lucky to have such a diverse school community and feel it is their responsibility to educate their students about equality by ensuring the curriculum is inclusive and encourages these children to be critical thinkers and to value individuals regardless of the colour of their skin.

The school has a fully established partnership with Colfe’s School who work with them on a range of projects, particularly for academically gifted students. The highest achieving students can secure scholarships to the sixth form at Colfe’s. The recent partnership with Millwall Community Trust enables students, both boys and girls, to gain access to world class facilities whilst also having the opportunity to follow

Ranked in the top 3 of Croydon schools by the ‘Real Schools Guide 2020’

To experience a typical day at the College please call 020 8679 0062 or email admin@nmbec.org.uk to arrange a visit.

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Year 7 Open Evening Wednesday 23rd September 2020, 5–8pm Taking admissions for September 2021 Open Day, Saturday 26th September 2020 Available by appointment only

Please be aware that all face to face open events will be run in accordance with the most current government guidance on social distancing, track and trace and the use of face coverings. We request that only one parent or carer accompanies their daughter on the open evening or on the open day.

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vocational courses connected to the sports industry. Conisborough College are proud to be an inclusive school that serves the local community. “This is ‘Your School,Your Time,Your Future” says Mrs J Hadlow, Headteacher.

Ark Globe Academy

Ark Globe is an academy for 3 to 18-year-olds in Elephant and Castle, Southwark. The Academy has set its mission to prepare students for university and to be leaders in their community. It offers students a firstclass education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.

Ark Globe is proud of the achievements and progress of its young people and of the academy as a whole. The Academy’s results at all key stages are above national averages. Sixth Form and Key Stage 4 are in the top 10% nationally. In 2020 100% of students who wanted to go to university secured an offer, with 73% of offers coming from a top third university. This year, Ark Globe celebrated its first ever student to study medicine and a record number of four students to go to Oxbridge universities.

Ark Globe is a caring and supportive environment, based on strong relationships. It provides a safe and happy environment for its children to learn and develop. The Academy has launched an exciting digital learning and enrichment programme, supporting students and families, and keeping in touch as a community. Ark Globe takes pride in the strong community ties it has with the staff, students, families and its external friends and partners.

Ark Globe has set its purpose to promote social justice in a fairer society where everyone will have equal opportunities to determine their own future, and puts this aim at the centre of its work every day.

The Academy will be hosting virtual open events and preparing an online information programme. For more information, visit www.arkglobe.org.

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Bike to School Week

Sustrans have teamed up with the Bikeability Trust to invite schools across the UK to take part in this year’s Bike to School Week. The event runs from 28 September to 2 October and celebrates the amazing benefits that an active school run can bring.

Organised by Sustrans in partnership with the Bikeability Trust, Bike to School Week celebrates cycling to school and the benefits of travelling actively for children.

Evidence suggests that the change to daily travel habits during the Covid-19 lockdown resulted in more people cycling than before.

However, the latest figures show that only 2% of primary school children in England currently travel to school by cycle.

Recently released guidance from the Department for Education shows that at least 50% of journeys to school of two miles or less need to be walked or cycled in order to allow space for those on public transport who need to travel further. This is due to the current physical distancing restrictions on public transport. Cycle training, such as Bikeability, can help pupils cycle safely and confidently on the road.

To support schools, there are a range of resources available for teachers.

These include school posters, a 5-day pack of daily activities to be completed in class and a video guide with simple practices to check your bike is safe to ride.

These activities aim to inspire pupils to think about their journeys to school, understand the benefits of active travel, and consider the causes and effects of air pollution, as they return to school life.

Teachers can also access the Bikeability Trust’s ‘Tools for Schools’ assets, a toolbox of exciting, curriculum-linked resources for Early Years, and Key Stages 1 and 2. Photo credit: Chris Foster

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns started as a collection of diary entries and a way for author and mother, Suzy Rowland, to make sense of her son’s frequent exclusions from primary school.

Suzy’s aim isn’t just to tell a personal story, it’s an essential autism/ADHD family guide to help parents untangle red tape, stay engaged and feel empowered as they stagger through a system that struggles to educate children who are different. Packed with guidance, S.E.N.D. in the Clowns is a thought-provoking and uplifting read and a unique handbook of self-care and practical advice for parents who find themselves on the autism merry-goround.

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns is a play on the acronym Special Educational Needs and Disability, hinting that these children’s behaviour may look like they are the sad clown sitting in the corner, or the zany clown, performing slap stick tricks to keep everyone in the classroom entertained. The reality is more poignant. These neurodiverse children are highly sensitive individuals in a school environment that can feel frightening and confusing.

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns takes you on two journeys. It’s both a personal story from parent and child - from babe to pre-teen, and professional guidance for parents and professionals who work with, teach or support autistic or ADHD children.

S.E.N.D. in the Clowns by Suzy Rowland was published at the beginning of September in paperback at £12.99.

Entry into Year 7 - Online Registration for 2021 now open Please visit the Admissions section of our website to book a place for one of our Autumn Open Events. Find out more about our holistic approach to education from the Master and members of staff, including the many opportunities in Sport, Drama, Music and Art, and details about how to apply for a Bursary. All applications are automatically considered for Academic Scholarships.

Visit www.dulwich.org.uk/admissions or please call the Registrar on 020 8299 9263. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Dulwich College is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boys aged 7 to 18. It is recognised for its academic excellence, its confident yet unpretentious boys, and its diverse and welcoming community.

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Financial support of academically bright boys from all economic backgrounds is one of the College’s core values. Over 35% of boys are supported with financial awards. In the academic year 2019-20, £3.86m was granted to support Bursaries and £1m was awarded in Scholarships.

An Outstanding Education

Dulwich College’s aim is to develop the natural talents and abilities of each boy, giving them the opportunity to excel in every aspect of life.

The members of the teaching staff are highly experienced and passionate about their subjects, and class sizes are small with just 18 or 20 boys and smaller at A Level.

College facilities include brand new laboratories, a theatre, music rooms, art studios, a Sports Club, a garden and a beautiful campus of 75 acres.

With excellent GCSEs and A Levels, boys attend top universities and, increasingly, take up the opportunities of prestigious paid apprenticeships with major international companies.

Many boys choose to work in medicine, engineering and the law, and others will take up a number of jobs not yet dreamt of in entrepreneurial, technological or cybernetic and innovative enterprises. Boys also become professional actors, musicians, sportsmen, writers, historians and artists.

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A Dulwich College Bursary

A Dulwich College Bursary is the offer of financial assistance to cover the cost of fees - in full or in part. Bursaries range from 100% of fees to 10% of fees. The majority of awards are between 100% and 75%.

Bursaries provide fee support to the families of boys who pass the entrance examinations and interview and are offered a place, but whose financial circumstances mean they cannot afford to pay (in full or in part) the school fees.

Dulwich College is academically selective and boys who are offered a place – with or without a Bursary and/or Scholarship – are in the top 15-20% of academic ability for their age group across the UK. A Dulwich College Bursary is means-tested.

In making an award, the College’s Bursary Committee takes into account family income, assets and other factors.

As a broad guideline, families whose total income is £35,000pa or less might receive a Bursary of 100% of school fees and families whose total income is around £65,000pa might receive financial support of 50% of school fees. These figures are indicative only.

For all confidential Bursary enquiries please contact the Registrar, Mrs Sarah Betts on bettss@dulwich.org.uk or 020 8299 9263. She is looking forward to hearing from you.

Alternatively, please visit the website for a digital prospectus pack. If you apply for a Bursary, tick the box on the Registration Form and a Bursary Form will be sent to you in December. To apply online, please visit www.dulwich.org.uk/ admissions.

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Over 35% of boys are supported with financial awards at Dulwich College

We would warmly welcome applications from academically minded boys. Please contact the Registrar on 020 8299 9263

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Harris Academy Peckham

The leadership team are extremely proud to lead an aspirational and dynamic academy in the heart of Peckham. The academy is rated ‘good’ by Ofsted and at the core of everything they do is a desire to transform the lives of students.

There is real warmth within the academy. Staff and students have respect for one another built on genuine relationships.

Whatever a child’s ambitions, the dedicated team of teachers and support staff equip them with the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to reach their goals.

Education is all about broadening horizons. Students have access to a huge range of enrichment activities during and after each academy day and the academy organises numerous trips in London, across the UK and abroad. They are also fortunate to regularly welcome high-profile and inspirational visitors and speakers.

The academy ethos is LEAP (Leadership, Enquiry, Aspiration and Perseverance) and this guides everything they do. As well as them leaving the academy academically successful, Harris Academy Peckham want students to be well-rounded and socially-conscious individuals who are fully prepared to take their next steps at the end of Year 11.

• Rate of academic progress significantly increasing, with a proven new leadership team now in place • Government ranks the academy amongst the top of their league table of schools with similar pupils • Motivating teachers and engaging lessons • Outstanding pastoral care, with an on-site counsellor and life coach

Ofsted said in 2019, “The school’s commitment to everyone being ‘aspirational and persevering’ has transformed how pupils view themselves and their learning. The school has active groups that raise awareness about a range of issues, including the environment. Pupils are very accepting of differences and so are confident to express their views. Pupil leadership is strong, whether that is on the sports field or in the classroom. Pupils are prepared well for their next steps in education and given clear impartial advice to support their career choices.”

This is only a snapshot of what the academy has to offer. Please do go along and visit one of their open days and take your children along.

Oasis Academy Coulsdon

In recent years Oasis Academy Coulsdon has celebrated improved results year on year, has been judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and were the proud winners for the second time of the Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) Progress Award - putting them in the top 20% of schools nationally for student progress.

They strongly believe in their vision that every student will achieve excellence through rigour, resilience and passion and they very much hope you will want to join their family and become outstanding with them.

The school has high expectations for all in terms of academic achievement, attitude and appearance. The strong ethos of family and inclusion, as well as their pastoral system, provides students with an exceptional level of care, guidance, and support. Great emphasis is placed on developing the essential character traits needed to be successful in life, embedded through a holistic education.

It is important to the team at Oasis Academy Coulsdon that students leave as well rounded-individuals. Therefore, as well as expecting

OPEN EVENING Monday 28 Sept 2020

Ofsted

4:30pm – 7:00pm

Open Mornings Wednesday 16 Sept 2020 Thursday 17 Sept 2020 Friday 18 Sept 2020

“Harris Academy Peckham has been transformed”

9:00am – 10:30am 9:00am – 10:30am 9:00am – 10:30am

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

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112 Peckham Road, London SE15 5DZ T: 020 7703 4417 www.harrispeckham.org.uk

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academic excellence to achieve the best results they can, the school encourages students to participate fully in enrichment opportunities, be leaders and role models, present a professional and mature attitude to work at all times and contribute to the Academy and wider community - all of which develop confident and resilient individuals. An ex-student praised Academy staff saying, “instead of just congratulating me on my efforts and achievements, you set the bar higher pushing me to do better than I ever imagined I could do”.

For more information, visit www.oasisacademycoulsdon.org.

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”.

For more information about the school and their open day arrangements for current Year 6 pupils, please visit www.prendergastvale.com

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for boys and girls aged 3 to 16 that aims to put children on the pathway to university to lead 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

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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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Saint Gabriel’s College – a Warm, Caring and Inclusive School

Saint Gabriel’s College is a small, inclusive Church of England secondary school where every member of the community is valued.

People who visit often comment that the school has a warm, friendly feel. Their environment feels safe and caring because they know their students as individuals and tend to pick up on things that may go unnoticed in larger schools.

The college moved into their new building in October 2018 after a £22 million investment. The new school building has the best possible facilities, from a championship basketball court to well-equipped science labs and a well-resourced library.

A recent Ofsted report stated that Saint Gabriel’s has created a culture of aspiration in a warm, caring, inclusive school. As a result, students make good progress. The outstanding provision for students’ personal development and welfare ensures that they become wellrounded young adults, confident and well-prepared for their next stage of education.

The school has excellent relationships with local primary schools so they get to know future students, making their move to secondary school as smooth as possible. Saint Gabriel’s value their Christian ethos, but they welcome students and staff members from all faiths and none.

Saint Gabriel’s has a wide-ranging extra-curricular provision including Duke of Edinburgh, a debating club, a creative writing group, an animal care club, Latin lessons and an after-school enrichment programme for all Year 7 students. The school also has a full time basketball coach. For more information, to book a tour or to find details of open events, visit www.saintgabrielscollege.org.

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy prides itself on 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.

The academy’s 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.

The curriculum has 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 ICT and Mandarin.

Students get a broad and rich education, with regular assessments to track and inform student’s progress.

The academy’s enrichment offer and opportunities beyond the curriculum are second to none. These include many clubs, including Mandarin, Portuguese, Duke of Edinburgh, an academy choir, brass band, dance and basketball, to name but a few. The academy’s sports facilities are excellent and team achievements impressive.

For more information, visit www.evelyngraceacademy.org and for open day details visit www.evelyngraceacademy.org/open-days.

Alternatively, visit the website for a link to virtual tours and principal talks on 21 September.

OPEN EVENTS A co-educational Church of England Secondary School

Outstanding for student development and welfare

Students show the highest levels of respect and tolerance towards each other; they are well behaved in lessons, work hard and want to do well; they are well spoken, and demonstrate confidence and maturity. Ofsted An ethos of inclusive Christian fellowship in which, regardless of faith background, every individual is valued to the full.

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Address: Saint Gabriel’s College, Langton Road, London SW9 6UL Telephone: 020 7793 3901 Email: admissions@saintgabrielscollege.org Website: www.saintgabrielscollege.org

OPEN MORNINGS 2020 Tuesday 22 September 9am – 10am Wednesday 23 September 9am – 10am Thursday 24 September 9am – 10am OPEN EVENING Thursday 1 October 4pm – 8pm MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS Saturday 14 November 22

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Three HAB Girls Go to Oxbridge after Top A-Level Results

Three girls from Harris Academy Bermondsey have won places at Oxford and Cambridge universities after achieving outstanding A Level results this summer.

Korede, Fatjona and Elizabeth are all the first in their families to attend university. Korede is going to study philosophy at Jesus College, Cambridge, after securing 2A*s and an A. Fatjona achieved A*AA, and will be studying English at Worcester College, Oxford, while Elizabeth will be reading French and History at Brasenose College, Oxford, after also gaining A*AA. Our picture shows Elizabeth celebrating her A Level results and Oxbridge place.

Principal Rebecca Iles-Smith praised the resilience of all students last year, who overcame the challenges of lockdown to continue with their studies. “So many of our students and families suffered in lockdown, but our Year 13 are the definition of resilience,” she said. “Many are the first in their family to go to university and have overcome huge challenges to achieve this highly.

“They have come so far already and I feel they are ready to change the world! I cannot wait to see what else they achieve in their futures.”

Harris Academy Bermondsey was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the third time in a row following their most recent assessment in October 2019. Ofsted inspectors judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ overall, as well as in each of the individual categories they looked at: achievement, teaching, behaviour, and leadership and management.

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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 that 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 stateof-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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The Olympian-led Beth Tweddle Curriculum Programme is available to schools across the UK from September.

The new 10-week online programme focuses on physical literacy, as well as Beth Tweddle values such as friendship, respect and determination and is aligned to Key Stages 1 and 2, with outcomes across Science, PHSE and Physical Education.

The complete programme can be used for the whole school and consists of weekly videos and resources provided exclusively by Olympic medallist and world champion gymnast, Beth Tweddle MBE. Since launching in the North West in 2015, the Beth Tweddle Curriculum has engaged over 30,000 children and more than 300 schools.

Beth Tweddle told Primary Times, “I’m passionate about ensuring all children are given the opportunity to have fun and stay active in school, so this next step to offer our programme nationally is something myself and the team are so proud of. We’ve had nothing but great feedback so far from pupils and teachers and we feel now is the right time for the programme to be made available to all primary schools.

“Now, more than ever, it’s crucial for children to be fit and active.

We designed the programme to be fun and engaging with the ability to deliver both in the classroom or living room, if pupils are learning from home.”

Schools that sign up will receive a full 10-week programme, with each week focusing on a new value, as well as videos, a knowledge and understanding piece (KS1 and KS2), a physical literacy lesson, a 30-second participation challenge and a certificate for each week.

The programme works within school term times so there are three start points in a year. However, a school can theoretically start at any point during the term and deliver it continuously for 10 sessions.

The physical literacy programme aligns with social distancing as it can be delivered within teachers’ own parameters and can support teachers who do not usually deliver Physical Education.

To find out more or sign up to the programme, go to bethtweddlegymnastics.co.uk/national-curriculum or email samantha. scotland@btgymnastics.co.uk.

James Allen’s Girls’ School

James Allen’s Girls’ School has been inspiring and educating pupils for over 270 years and is the oldest girls’ school in London. At JAGS, teaching a sense of social responsibility and encouraging pupils to play active roles in the community is as important as the school curriculum. Diversity is their strength and they strive to help all girls fulfil their potential. JAGS welcomes girls aged 4-18, with admission primarily at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+.

Their pupils achieve consistently fantastic results, with 71% of A Levels graded A*/A and 91% of GCSES graded A*/A in 2019.

However, JAGS pupils pride themselves on much more than this, using and developing their own creative, athletic and social skills to act upon concerns for others, whilst developing their own self-confidence and independence.

JAGS strives to attract intellectually curious girls, regardless of their economic background. Their bursaries are crucial in making them accessible to everyone, not just to those whose families can afford the fees. They have their own means-tested bursary scheme for all year groups from 11+ entry upwards. Bursaries are subject to financial circumstances and can offer financial assistance for up to 100% of the fees as well as the costs of uniform, travel, school trips and lunches. Currently, their bursaries cover well over 80% of all fees for the 130 pupils whose families receive them.

Further information can be found on their website, www.jags.org.uk.

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Graveney School

Graveney has a beautiful, leafy campus which comprises 11 buildings including a former Georgian stately home, a Victorian school building, a number of architecturally interesting blocks built in the 1960s and a prizewinning new block which opened in 2016. A further new block opened in September 2019 which includes 10 humanities classrooms and an observatory.

Graveney’s Year 7 pupils are drawn from a wide number of local schools, with the vast majority of pupils living locally.

Graveney has been deemed ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted five times. In 2019, the most recent examined results, 91% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and mathematics GCSE and an astonishing 45% of all grades were 7 – 9. In 2020 these achievements, whilst non-examined, were exceeded. The school’s overall attainment score places it in the top 10% of schools in the country.

In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, a wide range of sports, musical and cultural extra-curricular activities are offered to ensure that pupils are well rounded and encouraged to excel in a variety of different areas. There is a particular emphasis on outdoor education, and all Year 7 Graveney pupils participate in a weeklong trip to Wales as part of a programme to build confidence, resilience and a cohesive community within the school. Outdoor education continues in Year 8, feeding into the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme in Year 9.

Graveney looks forward to welcoming you to the school’s virtual open events. They provide excellent opportunities for prospective pupils and their parents to have a virtual tour of the school’s facilities, to visit subject departments and see their exciting approaches to

teaching as well as to find out the answers to the many ‘frequently asked questions’. This information will all be presented via video link, with speeches, presentations and video clips delivered by the senior team, teachers and students.

Virtual Open events will be held online on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October. For more information email info@graveney. wandsworth.sch.uk or visit www.graveney.org.

Discover St Dunstan’s

St Dunstan’s College, Catford has taken the decision that open events planned for September to November can no longer go ahead in their usual format following the Coronavirus pandemic. Last year, the College welcomed more than 2,000 individuals to St Dunstan’s across six major events; however, the safety of staff, pupils and visiting families is paramount.

The College is delighted to announce that it will be launching a series of smaller ‘Discover St Dunstan’s’ events that will allow prospective families to visit the site safely and following social distancing guidelines.

During the visit, families will have an opportunity to speak to the leadership team, including the headmaster, Mr Nicholas Hewlett, and have a guided tour to see the College’s facilities.

There will also be a series of virtual events with the leadership team for prospective families to join from the comfort of their home.

Speaking about the new format, Director of Marketing, Admissions and Development, Mrs Isabelle Blake-James told Primary Times, “We are delighted to be able to still offer prospective families a chance to visit the College site and experience a taste of life at St Dunstan’s.

Graveney School

Virtual Open Events for Admissions in September 2021

Wednesday 14 October Thursday 15 October

• Welcome from key members of staff including Principal’s talk • Virtual tour of the school site • Introduction from the different Subject Departments at Graveney • FAQ information from Admissions, SEN and Key Stage 3 students

For more information visit www.graveney.org and click on ‘Admission’

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We are busy planning the new look open events and can’t wait to share with prospective families. Open events planned for the autumn come at an exciting time for St Dunstan’s, as in September 2021 a new Junior School building, STEM Centre and Sixth Form Centre will open. The new facilities will include state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, new outdoor learning spaces and a Sixth Form café. The developments will also include a performing arts centre and a new outdoor space for pupils, which they have voted to call ‘The Plaza’.”

Watch out for more details about the ‘Discover St Dunstan’s’ on their website at www.stdunstans.org.uk.

Prendergast Ladywell School

Prendergast Ladywell School is a medium sized, all-through school. In 2019 the school was graded as being Good by Ofsted, with the early years foundation stage (EYFS) graded as Outstanding.

Girls and boys from diverse backgrounds are provided with an excellent, inclusive education that enables them to achieve outstanding examination results, in a safe, supportive, learning environment.

The school is led by highly qualified and well trained teachers who provide a challenging and enjoyable curriculum with high quality teaching.

The school culture is encapsulated in its ‘PLS CARES’ ethos and the school is a place where Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort and Success are valued. Pupils are taught through ambitious programmes of information, advice and guidance to be happy, confident individuals and responsible, valued members of society.

The forthcoming years at the school will be incredibly exciting. They warmly invite you to be part of the community.

Discover St Dunstan’s Scholarships and Bursaries at 11+ and 13+ Find out more at one of our upcoming bespoke tours or virtual events To book a place, please visit www.stdunstans.org.uk

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● Strong Leadership; strong vision ● High standards and high expectations ● Academic excellence - progress for all ● Outstanding care - outstanding facilities ● A family school at the heart of the community

Tuesday 15 September - 6:00 to 8:00pm Thursday 17 September - 9:15 to 10:30am Tuesday 22 September - 9:15 to 10:30am Thursday 24 September - 9:15 to 10:30am Thursday 29 September - 9:15 to 10:30am

‘‘We look forward to meeting you’’ Niall Hand - Headteacher

Our Open Events may go online via Zoom, please check website for information.

Manwood Road, London, SE41SA www.prendergast-ladywell.com @prendergast_PLS

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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Sacred Heart Catholic School is an outstanding 11-18 educational institution which achieved outstanding grades from Ofsted in every category during their last inspection.

Among the headline figures, 80% of pupils achieved a standard pass in both English and Maths while 53% achieved a strong pass in both subjects. Sacred Heart has consistently topped the borough league tables for a decade.

Last year the school ranked 30th in the whole country for Progress 8 – the government’s headline progress measure – and in 2019 the school’s confirmed figure of 0.98 is another stunning result.

Headteacher Mr Serge Cefai told Primary Times, “The last few years have seen lots of changes in the educational landscape, with GCSEs moving from A*-G to 9-1. These latest results confirm that all the hard work we have put in as a school continues to bear fruit, with pupils achieving another set of fantastic results. Congratulations to all our staff and pupils. Our national Progress 8 results once again rank us among the top schools in the country.”

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School

La Retraite is a high performing and vibrant Roman Catholic school for girls with a mixed Sixth Form. They are recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted and consistently deliver excellent exam results.

Founded in 1880, La Retraite is a Catholic school with a strong faith community that welcomes students of all faiths. Their approach to education provides an environment where students thrive academically and grow into thoughtful and responsible adults, who will be our future leaders.

The Scholarship Programme gives students opportunities to challenge themselves, gain valuable insights into various professions, and to prepare for university and apprenticeship applications.

The Combined Cadets Force (Royal Navy) section teaches students leadership, important life skills and essential qualifications in areas such as First Aid. Students enjoy adventurous training and are given opportunities to experience new activities.

La Retraite is one of the first providers of the new T Level courses, providing qualifications in Digital and Childcare & Education from September 2020. These courses provide real-world experience, including a 45-day work placement to get a real feel for the world of work.

La Retraite warmly welcome any prospective parents or students to attend their Open Sessions to see what they have to offer.

Open Mornings & Evening 2020 Monday 14th September 2020 - 9.00 – 11.00am Tuesday 15th September 2020 - 9.00am – 11.00am Wednesday 16th September 2020 - 4.30am – 6.00pm

Tours of the School will be available, the last tour will be at 6pm. The Headteacher will address parents at 5.00pm and 6.30pm Please be advised due to the coronavirus different arrangements may have to be used to try to allow prospective parents to visit our school. Please check our website for up-to-date information regarding the process by which you can visit the Sacred Heart School.

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Harris Boys’ Academy, East Dulwich

This is an all-boys Academy for students aged 11-18 which includes a thriving co-educational 6th form.

They combine the traditional values of discipline, respect and good behaviour with contemporary best practice in teaching and learning to offer students the right environment in which they can reach and surpass their goals and expectations. The academy can measure its success by: • Being rated Outstanding by Ofsted • Being in the top 5% of schools nationally for students’ progress between 2014 and 2019 • Being recognised by the Mayor of London as part of the Schools For Success scheme for three years running In order to guide students to be successful, tolerant and ambitious adults, Harris Boys’ Academy, East Dulwich also offer an outstanding range of extra-curricular activities such as: • After school clubs including debating, science projects, sports and performing arts • Collaborations with prestigious organisations like the BRIT School and Trinity LABAN • Trips and journeys that range from being as close as within the local community to residential trips for summer water sports and winter snow sports At the heart of the academy’s success is the absolute belief in the ability of every student to shine – no matter what their background, ability or character and they accept no excuses for their students being the best that they can be.

OPEN EVENING Thursday 24 September 2020 17:00 – 19:00 Please note that this event may be subject to change so please refer to our website at www.harrisdulwichboys.org.uk/admissions for confirmation prior to visiting us.

The leadership of teaching and learning is outstanding

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Croydon Name

Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, The Archbishop Tenison’s CE High School Harris Academy Purley Harris Academy South Norwood Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Norbury Manor Bus. & E’prise Col. for Girls Oasis Academy Arena Oasis Academy Coulsdon Oasis Academy Shirley Park Orchard Park High Quest Academy, The Riddlesdown Collegiate Shirley High School St Andrew’s CE School St Joseph’s College St Mary’s Catholic High School Virgo Fidelis School Woodcote High School

Lambeth Name

Archbishop Tenison’s School Ark Evelyn Grace Academy Bishop Thomas Grant School City Heights E-ACT Academy Lambeth Academy La Retraite RC Girls’ School Lilian Baylis Technology School London Nautical School Norwood School, The Oasis Academy South Bank Platanos College Saint Gabriel’s College St Martin in-the-Field High School for Girls Trinity Academy Woodmansterne School

Lewisham Name

Bonus Pastor Catholic College Conisborough College Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy Prendergast School Prendergast Ladywell School Prendergast Vale School Sedgehill School St Dunstan’s College St Matthew Academy Sydenham School Trinity All Through School

Southwark Name

Address

Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS Selbourne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DT Cumberlow Avenue, SE25 6AE Maberley Road, SE19 2JH London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT Albert Road, Croydon, SE25 4QL Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1ES Shirley Road, Croydon, CR9 7AL Orchard Way, Shirley, CR0 7NJ Farnborough Ave, South Croydon, CR2 8HD Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF Warrington Road, Croydon, CR0 4BH Beulah Hill, SE19 3HL Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE 147 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, SE19 1RS Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH

Address

55 Kennington Oval, SE11 5SR 255 Shakespeare Road, SE24 0QN Belltrees Grove, SW16 2HY 33 Abbots Park, SW2 3PW Elms Road, SW4 9ET Atkins Road, Clapham Park, SW12 0AB 323 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY 61 Stamford Street, SE1 9NA Crown Dale, SE19 3NY Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HS Clapham Road, SW9 0AL Cormont Road, SE5 9RF 155 Tulse Hill, SW2 3UP 56 Brixton Hill, SW2 1QS Stockport Road, SW16 5XE

Address

Winlaton Road, Bromley, BR1 5PZ Conisborough Crescent, SE6 2SE Pepys Road, SE14 5SF Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EB Adelaide Avenue, SE14 1LE Manwood Road, SE4 1SA Elmira Street, SE13 7BN Sedgehill Road, SE6 3QW Stanstead Road, SE6 4TY St Joseph’s Vale, Blackheath, SE3 0XX Dartmouth Road, SE26 4RD Taunton Road, SE12 8PD

Address

Ark Globe Academy Harper Road, SE1 6AF Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road, SE1 5UJ Bacon’s College Timber Pond Road, SE16 6AT Charter School East Dulwich, The Jarvis Road, SE22 8RB City of London Academy, The 240 Lynton Road, SE1 5LA Dulwich College Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD Haberdashers’ Aske’s Borough Academy Sawyer St, London, SE1 0EQ Harris Academy Bermondsey Southwark Park Road, SE16 3TZ Harris Academy Peckham Peckham Road, SE15 5DZ Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye, SE22 0AT Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road, SE22 0NR James Allen Girl’s School 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park, SE21 8SQ Notre Dame RC School St George’s Road, SE1 6EX Sacred Heart RC School Camberwell New Road, SE5 0RP St Michael’s Catholic College Llewellyn Street, SE16 4UN St Saviours & St Olaves C of E School New Kent Road, SE1 4AN St Thomas The Apostle Sch & 6th Form Coll Hollydale Road, SE15 2EB

Others Name

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Address

Burntwood Lane, SW17 0AQ

Tel

020 8689 1255 020 8688 4014 020 8681 1141 020 8405 5070 020 8771 2261 020 3371 3002 020 8679 0062 0208 240 6700 01737 551 161 020 8656 0222 020 8776 0220 020 8657 8935 020 8668 5136 020 8656 9755 020 8686 8306 020 8761 1426 020 8686 3837 020 8670 6917 020 8668 6464

Tel

020 7735 3771 020 7737 9520 020 8769 3294 020 3691 4600 020 7819 4700 020 8673 5644 020 7091 9500 020 7928 6801 020 8670 9382 020 7921 4531 020 7733 6156 020 7793 3901 020 8674 5594 020 3126 4993 020 8764 1825

Tel

020 8695 2100 020 8461 9600 020 7652 9510 020 8461 9240 020 8690 3710 020 8690 1114 020 8297 3540 020 8698 8911 020 8516 7200 020 8853 6250 020 8699 6731 020 8852 3191

Tel

020 7407 6877 020 7450 9570 020 7237 1928 020 3873 2290 020 7394 5100 0208 693 3601 0207 721 8896 020 7237 9316 020 7703 4417 020 8299 5300 020 7732 2276 020 8693 1181 020 8670 7575 020 7261 1121 020 7274 6844 020 7237 6432 020 7407 1843 020 7639 0106

Tel

020 8946 6201

Website

www.lanfranc.org.uk www.archten.croydon.sch.uk www.harrispurley.org.uk www.harrissouthnorwood.org.uk www.harriscrystalpalace.org.uk www.harrisinvictus.org.uk www.nmbec.org.uk www.oasisacademyarena.org www.oasisacademycoulsdon.org www.oasisshirleypark.org www.orchardparkhigh.co.uk www.thequestacademy.org.uk www.riddlesdown.org www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk www.standhigh.net www.stjosephscollege.org.uk www.st-maryshigh.croydon.sch.uk www.virgofidelis.org.uk www.woodcote.com

Website

www.tenisons.com www.evelyngraceacademy.org www.btg.ac www.cityheightsacademy.e-act.org.uk www.lambeth-academy.org www.laretraite.lambeth.sch.uk www.lilianbaylis.com www.lns.org.uk www.thenorwoodschool.org www.oasisacademysouthbank.org www.platanoscollege.com www.saintgabrielscollege.org www.stmartins.academy www.trinityacademylondon.org www.woodmansterne.lambeth.sch.uk

Website

www.bonuspastor.co.uk www.conisboroughcollege.co.uk www.habshatcham.org.uk www.habsknights.org.uk www.prendergast-school.com www.prendergast-ladywell.com www.prendergast-vale.com www.sedgehillschool.co.uk www.stdunstans.org.uk www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk www.trinitylewisham.org

Website

www.arkglobe.org www.walworthacademy.org www.baconscollege.co.uk www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk www.cityacademy.co.uk www.dulwich.org.uk www.habsborough.org.uk www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk www.harrispeckham.org.uk www.harrisdulwichboys.org.uk www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk www.jags.org.uk www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk www.notredame.southwark.sch.uk www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk www.stmichaelscollege.org.uk www.ssso.southwark.sch.uk www.stac.uk.com

Website

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Primary Times spoke to Helen Shorrock, Principal at Burntwood School.

“Choosing a new school for our children can be a daunting experience.

I always suggest that it is important to make a careful analysis of the breadth of curriculum offer, whether the school has a good record with regard to examination success and where progression for the youngsters to Higher Education is the norm.

A substantial 6th Form is important, as these can offer a wider range of subjects and more flexibility of subject choice for the young person.

A good school will also provide a wide range of sporting and extracurricular activities as well as excellent dance, drama and music teaching.

It is important that every child is treated as an individual and that the school works in partnership with the parents to encourage the very best from the young person. At Burntwood, we encourage our young women to be articulate, thoughtful individuals who are able to express their opinions whilst also being able to listen to and consider the views of others.

We believe strongly that all our young people should have the opportunity to study and embrace a varied curriculum that will allow them to access academic, creative and practical subjects enabling them progress to a host of world class further education establishments.

At Burntwood we are proud of the tradition of success that encourages our students to be independent, articulate young women who take power and control over their lives in an informed and intelligent way.

Burntwood School is recognised as a Science Specialist School and has the coveted ‘Sportsmark’ and ‘Artsmark Gold’ awards.

Examination results continue to be excellent at Key stage 4 and 5.

Burntwood School is an inclusive community. This is recognised by the Rights Respecting UNICEF Gold Award. We provide opportunities for all our learners, whether they have special educational needs or are part of our gifted and talented cohort. We believe that our students deserve the best and at Burntwood we understand the importance of a collaborative approach between staff, students and parents, working together to support the students in reaching their full potential.

All of this is embodied in our commitment to provide ‘the best education today for the women of tomorrow’.”

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Burntwood School

YEAR 7 VIRTUAL OPEN EVENTS Burntwood is an oversubscribed Academy for Girls which has an established tradition of academic success, providing a relevant and challenging education which enables all members of our school community to reach their full potential.

‘Pupils understand that leaders and staff want them to be successful. They know that high expectations are set. Pupils respond to this challenge by achieving well in their studies’ Ofsted, March 2020

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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 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

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 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!

DAYS AND EVENINGS 2020 *OPENWednesday 23rd September 2020 9.30-11.30am, 1.30-3.30pm & 5.30-8pm Saturday 26th September 2020 10am-12 noon, 1-3pm & 4-6pm Wednesday 30th September 2020 9.30-11.30am, 1.30-3.30pm & 5.30-8pm Wednesday 7th October 2020 9.30-11.30am, 1.30-3.30pm & 5.30-8pm Saturday 10th October 2020 10am-12 noon, 1-3pm & 4-6pm Wednesday 14th October 2020 9.30-11.30am, 1.30-3.30pm & 5.30-8pm Saturday 17th October 2020 10am-12 noon, 1-3pm & 4-6pm *By prior appointment only. Virtual tours will also take place during events above.

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