SW London February Half Term 2022 Primary Times by Alison Watson

What’s On Where South West London

FOR FAMILIES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Discover it this half-term at WWT London Wetland Centre mud kitchen | adventure workshop | map challenge ...and more

DAYS OUT • COMPETITIONS • EDUCATION & MORE...

FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2022 31 JANUARY - 20 MARCH 2022 ISSUE 133

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Can you find all these words in the word search? Netball, Football, Hockey, Rugby, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Badminton, Dance, Gymnastics, Golf, Judo, Squash, Ski

Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one!

Spot the Difference: In Picture B the bicycle wheels are green, there are 2 tennis balls. In the 2nd row the boy’s teeshirt is longer, the girl is wearing culottes, the final girl’s hair is much longer and a ribbon on the kite has changed to pink. Olympians: Lauren Price...Boxing, Jason Kenny...Men’s Keirin, Galai Yafai ...Men’s Flyweight, Laura Kenny...Women’s Madison, Max Whitlock...Pommel Horse, Adam Peaty...100m Breastroke, Mo Farah...5,000 metres, Jade Jones...Taekwando, Nicola Adams...Women’s Flyweight, Charlotte Worthington... Women’s Freestyle BMX, Giles Scott...Men’s Finn, Charlotte Du Jardin...Open Dressage, Rebecca Adlington...800m Freestyle, Katherine Grainger...Double Scull

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Spot the 6 Differences What is harder to catch the faster you run? Your breath!

What’s an insect’s favourite sport? Cricket!

Why didn’t the dog want to play football? It was a boxer!

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

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Send your entry together with this completed form to:

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Olympic Gold Medalists Join the Olympian up with the sport they won their gold medal for...

Lauren Price Jason Kenny Galai Yafai Laura Kenny Max Whitlock Adam Peaty Mo Farah Jade Jones Nicola Adams Charlotte Worthington Giles Scott Charlotte Du Jardin Rebecca Adlington Katherine Grainger

Double Scull Open Dressage Men’s Keirin Women’s Flyweight Boxing Men’s Flyweight Pommel Horse 100m Breastroke 5,000 metres 800m Freestyle Women’s Freestyle BMX Men’s Finn Taekwando Women’s Madison

A n s w e r s

Dear Readers Christmas and the New Year seems a while ago now. It wasn’t the best time for many people but I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2022 and hope we’re back to normality soon. Tel: 020 8318 0400 Claire and Hayley spend many hours looking for fun Email: office@primarytimes.biz filled ideas to cover the school holidays. They are always Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk looking out for new places to cover so if you have your own Twitter: @PT_LondonSandE favourites that we don’t mention, please do let us know as Instagram: @primarytimesse it may be that we haven’t come across them yet. If you do Publishing Editor: Peter Watson visit any of our suggestions please mention you read about Sales: Andrew Langridge, My Yen Doyle, them in Primary Times - the best Family Guide to What’s Gill Pearce & Catherine Dillon On. Listings: Claire Wood, Hayley Hughes Primary Times in South West London 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG

Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrator: Claire Wood Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in primary, infant, junior and middle schools throughout the boroughs of Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton & Wandsworth. 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. 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 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 West London is operated under franchise licence.

If you are visiting any of our suggestions do make sure you check that the event is still going ahead. We live in very uncertain times currently and it’s always worth double checking. All our listings should have contact details on them but if you can’t find what you are looking for just give us a call. Calling all schools and teachers - Don’t forget to email us with your news or if you have something to celebrate in your school. We would love to hear from you so we can let all our readers know what you’ve been up to. Email us at office@primarytimes.biz with your latest news.

Contents

inside this issue.... Calling All Teachers..................4 Local News...............................4 Family Theatre..........................6 Whatever the Weather..................8 What’s On................................. 10 Education News....................... 11 Competitions........................... 13 All Your Own Work!................. 15

Are you following us in Twitter and Instagram? Follow us on Twitter so you don’t miss out on our competitions offering some fab prizes, info on events and updates from our advertisers. You can find us @Twitter/PT_LondonSandE. We also get sent lots of photographs so look out for our favourite ones on Instagram @primarytimesse. We’ll be back around the 21st March for the Spring school holidays - have a good half term.

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Funny Is Power this Red Nose Day Red Nose Day is back on Friday 18 March – bigger, better and redder than ever! Whatever you and the children do, no matter how big or small, you can help people live free from poverty, violence and discrimination. So why not plan something special this Red Nose Day? Head over to www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday to explore a whole load of fun’raising resources, tips and ideas. Together, we have the power to change lives. Donate to Dress up Whether it’s dressing up or dressing down, wearing something different is a great way to sprinkle Red Nose Day joy on everyday activities – and of course, raise some money in the process. Capture the power of funny by encouraging superhero-style costumes – think Superman, Wonder Woman, or a brand new heroic creation. Children could even come dressed as someone they admire from their family or community – the more inventive, the better! If keeping it simple is more up your street, a classic non-uniform day is always a winner. Whatever you go for, just be sure to collect a small donation from all those well-dressed superstars. Sponsor the Superheroes What’s your school’s hidden talent? Does your class have a special superpower? Now’s the time to find out! Perhaps you’re great at singing, incredible at times tables, champions of the dancefloor or epic chefs. Choose your skill and set yourself a Red Nose Day challenge, asking for friends, family and classmates to sponsor your efforts and raise money for a great cause in the process. And remember, this one isn’t just for the kids! Pupils will love discovering their teachers’ hidden talents too, so get practising and prepare to take on what you do best for Comic Relief. Take on the Blue Peter challenge Get involved with this year’s Blue Peter challenge for the chance to have your superpower featured on the live special on Red Nose Day itself! Head over to www.bbc.co.uk/bluepeter to find out how to take part – and be sure to tune in on the day, whether that’s on BBC iPlayer or CBBC.

Bake a Difference A few delicious sweet (or savoury!) treats go a long way when it comes to spreading the Red Nose Day joy, so why not grab a recipe and encourage some baking action? Head over to www.comicrelief.com/primary to discover a whole host of yummy, child-friendly recipes, and just see if you can’t turn those cakes, biscuits and brownies into some serious dough. Set up a stall during lunchtime, break time or after school to give children a chance to sell their baked delights – whether they’re homemade, shop-bought, or a complete mystery. And for anyone wondering, eating definitely counts as taking part!

31 Jan - 20 Mar ‘22

Local News

Calling all Teachers... Duckie at Battersea Arts Centre

Take Your Class to Go Ape

At Go Ape, they believe that pretty much everything is better outside and that extends to learning outdoors - no matter the weather! Outdoor learning is a great way to help children grow their natural curiosity, improve their physical and mental health and build their confidence. Plus, an early-life appreciation of nature leads to a greater desire to protect the environment as they grow. There’s so much to learn in the forest from team building skills to personal development and natural awareness. Watch them break out of their comfort zone as they overcome heights, zip lines and grow their independence. Go Ape’s award-winning educational team will work directly with you to design a bespoke school trip outdoors. Activities start from £8 per schoolchild and required supervisors go free. Join the Go Ape tribe for an adventurous and educational day out at one of their 35 locations.

NAOPT Launches Website and Resources for Schools. The National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NAOPT) has launched a website packed with resources for all types of schools. By supporting schools and their teaching staff, the NAOPT hopes to raise awareness of development trauma.

31 Jan - 20 Mar ‘22

Duckie is a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, with a message of tolerance and self-acceptance at its core. Set in an animal circus, we join Duckie on an adventure of self-discovery, asking questions of the ‘happy ever after’ in a celebration of difference. It runs at the Battersea Arts Centre from 15 – 19 February. Walking a little differently? Sounding a bit strange? Watch Duckie triumph by realising that these are strengths. Originally created by Le Gateau Chocolat, an exciting adventure awaits their newest duckling, with new cast member Paula Brett adding a personal twist to this classic tale. Book now at www.bac.org.uk. All tickets are Pay What You Can.

The Secret Life of Vets

Kids can join in with Vets in Action at ZSL London Zoo this half term.Vets in Action is an award-winning role-playing experience for budding veterinarians. They will be able to truly step into the role of a vet at ZSL London Zoo - during a fun week of interactive family events celebrating their incredible work. Book your tickets online now at www.zsl.org. Photo credit: ZSL London Zoo

Children are among those most at risk when involved in a traumatic event. More common than most realise, 25% of victims of child trauma can develop mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and PTSD. Distinguishing how to best help these children is the hardest element among teachers and parents. Especially keeping communication open between the two groups, which often causes different perspectives on a child’s behaviour from a home setting compared to a school setting. Designed to guide schools into an effective support system, members can access various resources on children’s mental health.These are useful for teachers to understand students’ behaviour, for schools who believe they’re missing a vital piece in understanding a child’s mind or even those who wonder why pupils don’t perform as they could. To learn more and become a member, visit www.schools.naotp.com

At the Parenting with Anxiety Project at the University of Sussex, they are focused on finding ways to help parents and children navigate the world with confidence. They know it is not always easy, but they believe it is possible. If you feel anxious you may find yourself feeling worried about your children. You may be concerned that they are feeling anxious too. Their research shows that with the right support parents can help their children become more confident.

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Returning to Normality

As we return to something which resembles normality, it is important we remember the impact the last few years have had on our younger generation. They may have not yet experienced a full school year, been able to sit their GCSE’s or attend social events and school trips that are usually scattered throughout the academic year. Dance, singing and drama activities require children to work together to play, aiding communication skills and building confidence. Exploring characters and playing games helps to develop a child’s emotional intelligence and introduces the concept of turn taking and friendly competition. Jigsaw is not about building the next West End stars, but instead it’s about giving children the space to explore who they are, make friends and build up life-long transferable skills. Expanding on the innate feelings of play that children explore in their formative years of childhood, Jigsaw offers children an authentic experience where they can express who they are and can be proud of their creativity.

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In Jigsaw’s weekly classes, children and young people aged from 3-18 are immersed in a safe, inclusive and highly creative space, where each child can find their place to belong. Book your two-week trial at www.jigsawarts.co.uk.

Children’s Mental Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Week is taking place on 7-13 February. This year’s theme is Growing Together. Growing Together is about growing emotionally and finding ways to help each other grow. Challenges and setbacks can help us to grow and adapt and trying new things can help us to move beyond our comfort zone into a new realm of possibility and potential. However, emotional growth is often a gradual process that happens over time, and sometimes we might feel a bit ‘stuck’. Free resources will help children and young people to explore what it means to grow together. All of the ideas can be adapted for use in school, for home-schooling, online lessons or independent learning. Children (and adults) will be encouraged to consider how they have grown and how they can help others to grow. More information can be found at www.childrensmentalhealthweek. org.uk.

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31 Jan - 20 Mar ‘22

Family Theatre

Little Murmur Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight, telling an honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Ages 7-11.

17 Feb

The best shows around... Battersea Arts Centre Box Office: 020 7223 2223 15-19 Feb

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Richmond Theatre

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Best Day Ever! Set in an animal Primary Get ready for a roadcircus, join Duckie Times! trip full of adventures. on an adventure of From castles to caves, dragons self-discovery, asking questions to dinosaurs and ice-creams of the ‘happy ever after’ in a to muddy puddles – there is celebration of difference. Ages something for all the family and 3+ their friends to enjoy. 17-18 Feb

Family Vogue Ball Part theatre show, part Harlem Ballroom: Glamour, Glitz and Grace come together in a fabulous celebration of selfexpression. Ages 6+

Southbank Centre

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ShayShay’s ShapeShifting Shenanigans Jump aboard an adventure with ShayShay, Sophie Brain and Mahatma Khandi, from the stars in the sky to the fish in the sea and everything in between.

17-18 Feb

Butterflies Through an uplifting tale of friendship, courage and facing your fears, this production explores anxiety for children aged 3-9 yrs.

19 Feb

A Pocketful of Songs Julia Donaldson presents a musical show filled with muchloved characters, including Zog, The Highway Rat, Superworm and The Gruffalo. Ages 4+.

19 Feb

Big Laughs for Little Bellies

Fluffy and soft and bright: welcome to the Cloud Factory for a playful, sensory and highly visual theatre experience. Ages 5-11.

It’s Imagine Children Festival’s 20th birthday party, so you’re in for a bag of laughs with comedians and all-round funny people.

Box Office: 020 8542 5511 4-10 Apr

12-13 Feb

20 Feb

Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf

Featuring vibrant new choreography and live music, The Dark is a universal, empowering story about facing your fears. Ages 5-10.

Colour House Theatre Merton Abbey Mills

King Horace is searching for the 100 gold coins buried in the woods, Snow White is searching for true love, and the Big Bad Wolf is searching for someone to eat. Will they all reach their heart’s desires?

OSO Arts Centre Barnes

Box Office: 020 8876 9885 16-18 Feb

Alice in Wonderland The show features a cast of just two human performers, a dozen colourful handmade puppets and a beautiful set that unfolds from a vintage trunk, alongside a magical soundtrack of original music. Ages 3+

Blackheath Halls

17 Feb

31 Jan - 20 Mar ‘22

The Dark

16 Feb

Josephine With passion, wit and jazz, this play tells Josephine Baker’s story, from the slums of St Louis via the bright lights of Paris and into the hearts of the world. Ages 8+

The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show Calling kids aged 5 to 100: join this mighty gang in an interactive show where the worlds of comedy and beatboxing collide with electrifying results.

Wyndham’s Theatre, WC2 Box Office: 0344 482 5151 Booking until 24 July

16 Feb

Life of Pi

Club Origami

After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with a hyena, a zebra and a Royal Bengal Tiger. Time is against them – who will survive?

What can we make with a single square of paper? With dance and live music, Club Origami invites the audience to create new ways of moving and thinking. Ages 2-5.

Box Office: 020 8463 0100 19-20 Mar

The Smartest Giant in Town

This heart-warming tale is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s other bestselling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s picture books. Ages 3+

Brixton House Theatre Box Office: www.brixtonhouse. co.uk 24-26 Feb

Butterflies

An uplifting tale of friendship, courage and facing your fears, told using innovative staging, touching humour and breathtaking physicality. This production explores anxiety for children aged 3-9 yrs.

Fairfield Halls Croydon

Box Office: 0300 500 0595 1-3 Mar

Oi Frog & Friends

Frog is looking for a place to sit, but Cat has other ideas and Dog is doing as he’s told. Little do any of them know that chaos is coming. Expect songs, puppets, laughs and more rhymes than you can shake a chime at.

Stanley Arts, South Norwood Box Office: 020 8251 0184 13 Feb

Mama G’s Story Time

Join Mama G for some half term family fun as she shares stories and songs about being who you want and loving who you are.

Unicorn SE1

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 6 Mar-16 Apr

Gulliver’s Travels 2022 Gulliver’s fantastical imaginings are vividly brought to life using video camera, intricate table-top sets and projection alongside live performance in this playful, funny and highly inventive show. Ages 7+.

11 Mar-17 Apr

Wild

This energetic story, told with atmospheric sound, movement and puppetry, celebrates the free spirit in all of us. Ages 2-6.

31 Jan - 20 Mar ‘22

Whatever the Weather Fun Days Out with the Family A Family Adventure at The London Wetland Centre

Discover the amazing wildlife at The London Wetland Centre and learn how they preserve the wetland’s natural habitat. Create some magical memories this half term and treat the family to an adventure from Sunday 12 to Saturday 20 February. Enjoy a fun and creative outdoor experience, meet a stunning array of thriving wildlife, and tackle a range of special hands-on activities. And while you’re there, create a feast for the imagination in the Mud Kitchen, tie yourself up in knots in the Adventure Workshop or crack the clues and navigate the maps on the Orienteering Challenge. Track freshly-made animal footprints and explore the nocturnal habits

of the wetlands’ mammal life. Learn how they record the different species of mammals, whilst setting real-life tunnels and discovering who’s been out and about during the night. Book now for your family adventure at www.wwt.org.uk/london/halfterm.

Paint a Ceramic Bird Feeder at Squire’s

This February Half Term children can go along to Squire’s Garden Centres and paint a ceramic bird feeder, or go on a wild bird treasure hunt around the garden centre. Get artistic and paint a colourful design on your ceramic bird feeder. It will look beautiful hung in the garden and it will help attract birds this spring, especially if you sprinkle some bird seed inside! Book your session online now (£6 per child) at www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk. The wild bird treasure hunt at Squire’s is free and there’s no need to book. Simply turn up on the day. Children will follow a trail of bird characters around the garden centre, and then answer some questions on an activity sheet which will help to spell out a magic word. Hand the completed activity sheet in to the customer information desk and receive a free sticker. Squire’s ‘Create & Grow’ activities are on from 9.30am to 2pm on Monday 14- Friday 18 February at Squire’s Garden Centre, Twickenham.

February Half Term Fun Mon 14 – Fri 18 Feb From 9:30am – 2pm

Book online Paint a ceramic bird feeder* & treasure hunt *Booking required. All centres except Chertsey. Dates vary.

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31 Jan - 20 Mar ‘22

This Feb-ROAR-y Half Term, from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 February, you and your family can leave the everyday behind, and gasp, giggle, shriek and scream as you see and do things you’ve never seen or done before. Come face-to-face with over 1,000 animals as you explore the wilds of Chessington Zoo, go under the depths of the ocean in the SEA LIFE aquarium, as well as enjoying a selection of your favourite rides and attractions at the Resort. Start your adventure encountering incredible animals as you journey down the Trail of the Kings. Come across Western Lowland gorillas, Asiatic lions and coati to name a few, before seeing the colony of Humboldt penguins splash around in Penguin Bay. Then see if the witch with a long ginger plait has room on her broom for you and your family in Room on the Broom - A Magical Journey. Help the witch and her cat find her lost belongings, but watch out for Dragon, a fearsome foe, who fancies ‘witch and chips’ for his tea! Thrill seekers can jump aboard the fearsome swinging ship, the Blue Barnacle, and swing into the seven seas, whilst those with young explorers can set sail on Griffin’s Galleon, taking on a smoother voyage. Let your inner monkey free and climb high in the treetops at Amazu: Treetop Adventure or enjoy a soft play at Dragon’s Playhouse. That’s not all as Tiny Truckers, The Adventure Tree Carousel, Tomb Blaster, Elmer’s Flying Jumbos, Sea Dragons and Canopy Capers are available to enjoy too. Tickets start from just £20 per person, with pre-booking essential and children under the age of three getting in for free.Visit www. Chessington.com for more details and to book.

An Exciting Year at Bluebell Railway

Bluebell Railway is getting ready for another exciting year of events, including ice skating in the locomotive shed this February Half Term. Don’t worry! Display engines, like Stepney, will still be tucked up nice and warm inside the shed and be available for visitors to step aboard and explore. Road meets Rail takes place between 28 and 30 May. Set at Horsted Keynes Station in the heart of the countryside, step back in time and enjoy vintage fairground rides and see huge steam tractors, ploughing engines and road rollers busy at work. Look out for Miniature Monday! In the summer between 29 and 31 July, Stepney’s friend Fenchurch, who will be 150 years old this year, will star in a special birthday gala. His friends will come from other railways to chuff up and down the line and show the big engines that terrier engines are small, but mighty!

Whatever the Weather

Go Wild at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

The locomotive engineers are busy restoring Fenchurch’s boiler so he can make steam and are tidying up his motion so he can turn his wheels smoothly. He will then have a new coat of paint to match his pal Stepney – very smart! Visit Bluebell Railway by car or train. At Sheffield Park Station near Haywards Heath there’s lots of free parking, disabled parking and electric car charging points. Alternatively, you could travel by a modern main line train to East Grinstead Station and walk 2 minutes to the Bluebell Railway Station to continue your journey by steam! Visit www.bluebell-railway.com to find out more.

A Fabulous Half Term Adventure 12 - 27 February

Kids for a Quid!

Bluebell on Ice Come Ice Skating at Sheffield Park Station in the amazing Locomotive Shed! Skate only tickets available or add one to your All-Day Rover Ticket.

All-Day Rover tickets for accompanied Kids under 16 are just £ 1 Connections to Bluebell Railway from East Grinstead Main Line Station For more information and T’s and C’s head to the website:

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31 Jan - 20 Mar ‘22

What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for February and March

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

Ongoing Daily

Virtual Tours, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL Explore Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes with the virtual Bluebell Railway Tour, which includes Steamworks!, the shop, signal boxes and tours around the platforms and also the Bluebell Railway Museum. For more information visit www. bluebell-railway.com/virtual-tours

Until 26 Feb

Crown Making, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, SW1P 3PA

10am-1pm. This year we celebrate 70 years of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Join in to make a crown fit for a coronation. Ages 3+. Free. For more information and to book tickets to the Abbey visit www.westminsterabbey.org

Until 6 Mar

Beano: The Art of Breaking the Rules, Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA

In this exhibition come face-to-face with the Beano gang - including Dennis and Gnasher, Minnie the Minx, Bananaman and the Bash Street Kids – through original comic artwork and amazing artefacts, plundered from the Beano’s archive. To book visit www. somersethouse.org.uk

Until 20 Mar

Picture the City, Bank of England Museum (Online)

This digital exhibition brings together eight landscape paintings showing us the beautiful scenery historic London has to offer For more information visit www.bankofengland.co.uk/ museum/whats-on

Until 26 Mar

Story Space, Tate Britain, SW1P 4RG

(Selected dates) Featuring a library of books by Black authors, Indigenous authors and authors of colour from around the world, Story Space celebrates books that centre children of colour, and aims for everyone to see themselves reflected in the books they read. Free. For more information visit www.tate.org.uk

Until 1 Apr

Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s Globe (Online) To help teachers, parents and students with the challenges of teaching during the pandemic

31 Jan - 20 Mar ‘22

Shakespeare’s Globe are making their 2021 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream available to watch for free in your school.Visit www. shakespearesglobe.com to register to access the film.

February Sat 5 Feb

Young Farmers, Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth, SE11 5HS

10am and 1pm. Take part in this Saturday club which inspires young people, aged 7-14 to get involved in all aspects of the farm and take part in some great indoor and outdoor activities. For more information and to book visit www.vauxhallcityfarm. org

Sat 5-Sun 6 Feb

Story Seekers, Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ

(Also 12-20 & 26-27 Feb) 10am4pm.Your family can discover real artefacts and find moving and surprising stories from people who braved shark-infested waters to ingenious nurses and those who built machines of conflict. Free. For more information and to book admission tickets visit www.iwm.org.uk

Family Activities, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH

(Also 12-20 & 26-27 Feb) 10am-3pm. Join in HMS Belfast’s interactive family activity Sea Legs where you will complete fun tasks around the ship, and then travel back to D-Day in 1944 with Family Mission: D-Day Edition. Ages 7+. Free event with general admission. For more information and to book tickets visit www.iwm.org.uk

Sun 6 Feb

River Printing, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ 2pm & 3.15pm. Explore the River Thames and it’s wildlife and create a print to form part of a collaborative

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design, as well as one to take home. Ages 4-11. Free. For more information and to book visit www. orleanshousegallery.org

Chinese New Year 2022, Year of the Tiger

The usual celebrations have been cancelled this year, but you can still get involved by following #CNYLondon on social media for an online programme of events and activities. There will also be a special television broadcast today and you can look for the London Eye lit up in red and gold. For more information visit www.visitlondon.com

Wed 9 – Sun 20 Feb

Imagine Children’s Festival, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Celebrate 20 years of Imagine Children’s Festival! The largest festival of its kind in the UK is dedicated to families experiencing and enjoying all kinds of art and culture together. For more information and to view the full programme of events visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

The Origin of Carmen Power, Southbank Centre, (Online) In this playful online quest, monsters, magic powers and unicorns help share Carmen’s real-life experience of cancer. Ages 7 – 13. Contains themes that some young children may find difficult. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Fri 11-Sun 13 Feb

Peppa Pig: My First Concert, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Ages 2-11. For more information and to book your free ticket visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Fri 11 Feb -Sun 27 Mar Sense-ational Trees Family Trail, Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

10am-4pm. Take part in this trail all about trees. Children will use their senses to interact with the trees in the park, through touch, sight, sound and play. Collect a trail from the Cafes, Garden Centre or Bookshop. Ages 4-11. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mordenhall-park

Sat 12 Feb

Crafty Cartoons with Bino & Fino, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

10.30am & 1.30pm. In this family event, watch as the lovable brother and sister duo appear on-screen, then follow their lead to craft and dance across the ballroom floor. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Guess Who?, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

11am and 1.30pm. Have your questions at the ready as the creator of the popular book series Little People, BIG DREAMS challenges you to figure out the famous mystery characters. Ages 4-7. For more information and to book visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Two Terrible Vikings, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

11am. Join Horrid Henry author Francesca Simon and Dennis the Menace illustrator Steve May to discover their hilarious new series, Two Terrible Vikings. Ages 7-9. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Growing Up, Making Mistakes and Becoming YOU!, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

(Various times) From Mozart to muddy puddles, everyone’s favourite Pig family leads an introduction to live orchestra for the whole family. Ages 2+. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk

2pm. Rudimental’s Leon Rolle and writer Derek Owusu’s new book, About This Boy, is about finding confidence, being yourself and never giving up on your dreams. Ages 9+. For more information and to book visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Fri 11-Sun 20 Feb

Young Farmers, Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth, SE11 5HS

Shape the World with OKIDO, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX From 10.30am. Let your kids loose with the Chinese game of Tangram and its unlimited number of possibilities for imaginative play.

10am and 1pm. Take part in this Saturday club which inspires young

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Since 1993, PACT Schools have contributed to guiding their boys and girls to become the best version of themselves. At the Laurels School, the aim is for your daughter to achieve academic excellence and to forge a compass for life. Parents are supported through a strong and close relationship in an atmosphere of respect, trust and transparency. It is The Laurels’ aim to develop in each girl a sense of their own self-worth through its unique Character Development Programme supported by a one-to-one tutorial system which helps each girl to develop a sense of self-awareness, to learn about their weaknesses and strengths and to help them to think about how to make the right choices for the right reasons. In September The Laurels School moved to an exciting new site which, after extensive refurbishment, opened its doors with facilities offering pupils the very best of possibilities to enable them to develop physically and academically. The Laurels School is on several bus routes serving areas including Chelsea, Clapham and Balham. If you would like to know more about The Laurels School’s education vision, please get in touch and you will be very welcome to visit the school.

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Master Maths at Home with a new series of educational workbooks from DK and Maths - No Problem! This January DK brings you a new series of educational books from Maths — No Problem! - the award winning primary mathematics education programme that combines proven learning theories with advanced mastery teaching techniques. Entitled Master Maths at Home, these exciting new workbooks combine the effectiveness of a maths mastery approach with a friendly, accessible and vibrant design. The workbooks are brought to you by the same educational experts who developed the Maths — No Problem! primary series, recommended by the Department for Education and fully aligned with the UK National Curriculum. The Master Maths at Home workbooks also include four sets of six workbooks covering Level 1 to Level 6, and they help children develop a deep, long-lasting and secure understanding of core concepts including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, algebra, fractions, decimals, and much more. The workbooks guide children through various different ways to solve problems, helping them to develop a thorough and adaptable understanding of concepts and making it easier to apply their knowledge to different scenarios. Every topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.

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February people, aged 7-14 to get involved in all aspects of the farm and take part in some great indoor and outdoor activities. For more information and to book visit www.vauxhallcityfarm. org

Bee Hotel and Solitary Bee Education, Marble Hill House, Twickenham, TW1 2NL

10am-12noon. Learn about the life of solitary bees and the best practice for placing and maintaining bee hotels. Materials will be provided for construction. For more information and to book visit www.englishheritage.org.uk

Sat 12-Sun 20 Feb

Feb-ROAR-y, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Leatherhead, KT9 2NE

This Feb half term you can enjoy 11 rides and attractions, plus over 1000 animals in the Zoo and Sea Life. February has never been so ROARsome! For more information and to buy tickets visit www. chessington.com

Family Activity Trail, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 11am-4pm. Collect a trail sheet and lead your family on a do-it-yourself adventure by Anna Bruder, packed with discoveries galore. Activity sheets and drawing materials can be collected from the Welcome Desk, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Under Your Feet, RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

10am-4pm. Discover all the stuff you never knew about the world under your feet. Marvel at the mind-boggling root systems of trees, learn about soil and meet the creepy crawly ground-dwelling creatures big and small who make it their home. To book garden tickets visit www.rhs. org.uk/wisley

It’s a Wild Life, London Wetland Centre WWT, Barnes, SW13 9WT

10am-4pm. This half term, enjoy a fun and creative outdoor experience, meet a stunning array of thriving wildlife, and tackle a range of special hands-on activities. For more information and to book visit www. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london

Sat 12-Sun 27 Feb

Bluebell on Ice, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

Go ice-skating in the locomotive shed this February half term. Don’t worry, the display engines will still be tucked up nice and warm inside the shed and available for visitors to explore. Also during half term ‘Kids for a quid’ is back. To book tickets visit www.bluebell-railway.com

Sun 13 Feb

Storytelling: Macbeth, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 9DT

12.30pm & 3pm. Be swept through the hurly-burly of Macbeth in a gloriously spooky and bloody storytelling set in medieval Scotland. Ages 5-12. For more information and to book visit www. shakespearesglobe.com

FUNharmonics: Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

12noon. The heroic story of Sir Scallywag, based on the book by Giles Andreae and Korky Paul, is told by the London Philharmonic Orchestra with music by Paul Rissmann. Ages 5+. For more information and to book visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Fun DMC, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 1.30pm. For those too young for the club, Spin Doctor hosts a kid-friendly block party of stomping hip-hop, funk and disco anthems. Fancy dress encouraged. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

The Tempest Workshop, Shakespeare’s Globe, (Online)

12.30pm. Bring The Tempest to life in this fun and practical interactive online workshop. Ages 5-8. For more information and to book visit www. shakespearesglobe.com

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Telling Tales, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 9DT

This family festival returns with a packed programme of activities for February half term. Uncover the magic of storytelling together in a family workshop or explore Shakespeare’s plays in a fun storytelling session. To view the full programme of events visit www. shakespearesglobe.com

Mon 14 Feb

Macbeth Workshop, Shakespeare’s Globe, (Online) 11am. Bring Macbeth to life in this fun and practical interactive online workshop. Ages 9-12. For more information and to book visit www. shakespearesglobe.com

Palaver Party, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

10.30am & 1.30pm. Palaver Party is about being free to be whoever you want to be. Drag, cabaret, performance and disco usher in a family extravaganza. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Cosmic Kids Yoga, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm. Breathe deep and stretch with Jaime Amor, creator of Cosmic Kids Yoga, as she guides you through a live version of her trademark yoga and storytelling sessions. Ages 5+. For more information and to book visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Mon 14-Tues 15 Feb

Mon 14-Sat 19 Feb Family Guided Tour, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 9DT

Join this Family Globe Theatre Guided Tour, ideal for those with children aged 7-11 years old. The tour introduces younger visitors to Shakespeare’s London and to the theatrical world he created. For more information and to book visit www.shakespearesglobe.com

Family Sword Fighting Demonstration, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 9DT

Join the Globe Fight Team for a demonstration of Early Modern stage combat, learn about historical sword fighting, handle the weapons, and have your photo taken with the swords that are used for Exhibition fights. For more information and to book visit www.shakespearesglobe. com

Tues 15 Feb

Singing Mermaid Travels, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

10am-12noon & 2-4pm. This drama and movement workshop, inspired by the Singing Mermaid production, explores the tale of a poor mermaid who is tempted away from all of her sea creature friends to join a travelling circus. Ages 4-6. To book visit www.polkatheatre.com

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Family Workshop, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 9DT

11am & 1.30pm Dive into the playful comedy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream together as a family in this fun and practical workshop. Ages 9-12. For more information and to book visit www.shakespearesglobe. com

Pop Up Projects: Stories to Make a Difference, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

Nature Detectives, Centre for Wildlife Gardening, SE15 4EE

10.30am & 1.30pm. Through craft, storytelling, live illustration and a reading of A Swallow’s Kiss, explore the 10 Stories to Make a Difference collection. Ages 5+. For more information visit www. southbankcentre.co.uk

Mon 14-Fri 18 Feb

Time Travel Craft Club, The National Archives, Richmond, TW9 4DU

10am-3pm. A two day course for families who are Southwark residents discovering clues to the wildlife around us. For more information and to book visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

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

9.30am-2pm. This February half term children can get artistic and paint a colourful ceramic bird feeder (booking essential), or go on a free wild bird treasure hunt around the garden centre (no booking needed). For more information visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk/ twickenham

12noon, 1pm & 2pm. Help to use up lots of craft activities and materials, while being kind to the planet as you reuse, recycle and repurpose materials from previous events. For more information and to book visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

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February Tues 15-Fri 18 Feb

Young Farmer Day, Deen City Farm, Merton, SW19 2RR

10am-4pm. Join the livestock staff for the day and learn all about the work it takes to keep the yard running and all the animals at the farm happy. Ages 8-12. For more information and to book visit www.deencityfarm.co.uk

Own a Pony Day, Deen City Farm, Merton, SW19 2RR

10am-4pm. Each morning there will be a different themed activity, subjects vary but could be tacking up to ride or plaiting for competition. In the afternoon the children go out for a half hour ride followed by a fun horse themed quiz and games. Ages 8-15. To book visit www. deencityfarm.co.uk

Wed 16 Feb

Lights, Camera, Action!, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

10am-4pm. Led by one of the Polka Theatre’s professional directors, this workshop looks at the skills and techniques used when acting in front of the camera. Aged 7-12. For more information and to book visit www. polkatheatre.com

Anansi Tales, National Army Museum, Chelsea, SW3 4HT

1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm. Meet storyteller Wendy Shearer and hear tales of Anansi, the part-spider part-man African folk hero. Ages 5+. For more information and to book visit www. nam.ac.uk

Wed 16-Fri 18 Feb

Map-A-Mission, National Army Museum, Chelsea, SW3 4HT

(Various times) Design and make your own map complete with hazards and landmarks. Then, use your map to chart a mystery mission using coordinates. Will you complete the challenge and get your troops to safety? Ages 5+. For more information and to book visit www. nam.ac.uk

Thurs 17 Feb

Twelfth Night Family Workshop, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 9DT

1.30pm. Start your day with a walk inside the wooden ‘O’ to hear about the history of Shakespeare’s London and the theatrical world he created.You’ll then visit one of the

rehearsal rooms to take part in an interactive workshop for the whole family. Ages 5-8. To book visit www. shakespearesglobe.com

Twelfth Night Storytelling, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 9DT

12.30pm & 3pm. Tumble through the topsy-turvy world of Twelfth Night in this high energy family storytelling. Ages 5-12. For more information and to book visit www. shakespearesglobe.com

Fri 18 Feb

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Centre for Wildlife Gardening, SE15 4EE

10am-3pm. Have fun sorting recycling, finding out ways to reduce your waste and re-using items that would otherwise go in the bin. Make a recycled planter, a packed lunch wrapper and other crafts. Southwark residents only. For more information and to book visit www.wildlondon. org.uk

Sat 19 Feb

Young Farmers, Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth, SE11 5HS

(Also 26 Feb) 10am and 1pm. Take part in this Saturday club which inspires young people, aged 7-14 to get involved in all aspects of the farm and take part in some great indoor and outdoor activities. For more information and to book visit www. vauxhallcityfarm.org

Sun 27 Feb

Sunday Spot, South London Gallery, SE5 8UH

2pm & 3.15pm. Each family group will create abstract drawings inspired by each other’s emotions, using a range of coloured inks and pastels to create artworks exploring what love, happiness and anger can look like for each of us. Ages 3-12. To book visit www.southlondongallery.org

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Soldier Stories, National Army Museum, Chelsea, SW3 4HT

(Various times) This week, meet Walter Tull, a professional footballer and one of the British Army’s first infantry officers of black heritage. Hear his story from the football pitch to the trenches of the First World War. Ages 7+. For more information and to book visit www.nam.ac.uk

March

Sat 12-Sun 13 Mar

Plastic Drastic Fantastic Workshop, Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB

10.30am & 2pm. Take a journey through the fantastic and drastic world of plastic! Get creative together in a fun, interactive experience for the whole family. For all ages and abilities. For more information and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com

Wed 16 Mar-Sun 19 Jun

Wild & Cultivated: Fashioning of the Rose, The Garden Museum, Lambeth, SE1 7LB

The museum’s spring/summer 2022 exhibition will explore the use of roses in fashion from the Victorian era to today, with designs from Alexander McQueen, Philip Treacy, Ashish and Comme des Garçons amongst other historic and modern collections. To buy tickets visit www.gardenmuseum. org.uk

Fri 18 Mar

Red Nose Day 2022, Nationwide

Sat 5 Mar

Young Farmers, Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth, SE11 5HS

(Also 12, 19 & 26 Mar) 10am and 1pm. Take part in this Saturday club which inspires young people, aged 7-14 to get involved in all aspects of the farm and take part in some great indoor and outdoor activities. For more information and to book visit www.vauxhallcityfarm.org

Sat 5-Sun 6 Mar

Story Seekers, Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ

(Also 12-13, 19-20 & 26-27 Mar) 10am-4pm.Your family can discover real artefacts and find moving and surprising stories from people who braved shark-infested waters to ingenious nurses and those who built machines of conflict. Free. For more information and to book admission tickets visit www.iwm.org.uk

Family Activities, HMS Belfast, SE1 2JH (Also 12-13, 19-20 & 26-27 Mar) 10am-3pm. Join in HMS Belfast’s interactive family activity Sea Legs where you will complete fun tasks around the ship, and then travel back to D-Day in 1944 with Family Mission: D-Day Edition. Ages 7+. Free event with general admission. For more information and to book tickets visit www.iwm.org.uk

Sun 6 Mar

People across the UK will be coming together to do things big and small, that will add up to something massive. Comic Relief spends the money raised to help people living tough lives across the UK and Africa. For fundraising packs and more info visit www. comicrelief.com/rednoseday

Mon 21-Fri 27 Mar

Shakespeare Week, Nationwide An annual celebration giving primary school aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable early experiences of Shakespeare. For more information and to register for free resources and visit www. shakespeareweek.org.uk

Fri 25 Mar

Wear a Hat Day, Nationwide

Join thousands of school children, parents and teachers across the UK and get hatty to help find a cure for brain tumours. This year has a regal theme, celebrating the Platinum Jubilee. Register today and get your free fundraising pack at www.wearahatday.org Our next copy deadline is

Let’s Get Creative, Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ

2-4pm. Join in for a family art activity inspired by the work of Himali Singh Soin in Brow of a God/Jaw of a Devil. Free. For more information and to book visit www.orleanshousegallery.org

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