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There is usually a talk about insects and a bug hunt at the Nunhead open cemetary day (Sunday 18th I think). The man who does it is very knowledgeable about insects and could advise your son or clubs or activities. https://www.fonc.org.uk/images/website/public_downloads/2018_open_day_poster.pdf

What a great outcome - after I am sure a very stressful period. Fantastic!

You can also try Zoe's Strawberry Drama (she works closely with Margaret who is mentioned by DenmotherSmith. I can also highly recommend MArgaret as a drama and music teacher. You can email Zoe for more information on her classes on [email protected] I think she is also running both Easter and Summer workshops as well. Zoe runs classes at the IvyHouae (Nunhead); Newlands Academy (Nunhead) and another venue in Peckham on Saturdays. Di

With regard to waiting lists - Does anyone know if you get offered a school, say that was 4th on your original list and accept it, Can you then still stay on the waiting list for your first and second choice?

I am really sorry to hear that and cannot imagine how stressful this must be for you and your daughter. Perhaps you could message Renata (councillor) or go and see your local councillor. Perhaps they could help you navigate this.

I would be very interested in this. At the start of the year I have been trying to avoid buying products using single use plastic. This has proved much trickier than I thought although I have made some substantial changes to how we shop and what we use. Unfortunately I have not been able to source pasta, rice, grains etc not wrapped in plastic.

My daughter at around that age was invited to a spin party at Colour makes you happy which she loved http://www.makespeoplehappy.com/parties.php Also Lou, you will find recommendations on the forum does tshirt printing parties.

There is a Saturday drama class run by Zoe of Strawberry Drama. I can highly recommend her classes. Her email is [email protected]

Thank you for that - will definitely contact them. To the person who sent me a detailed PM of options - thank you for that - I tried to thank you via message but it said your inbox was full.

My daughter (10) loves her hourly gymnastic class she does at school as an extra curricular event. She would love to spend a bit of extra time on it. I was wondering if anyone knows of gymnastic classes / workshops that might be being held over the upcoming February school break. TIA.

I was given a voucher once for this spa which I absolutely loved - Covent Garden. https://thaisquarespa.com/ - although no pool I have also been (cheaper option) to the spa in Bethnal green (also no pool) https://www.spaexperience.org.uk/locations/bethnal-green I have not yet gone to a spa (in London) with a pool area - perhaps one attached to a hotel? This article gives a few recommendations http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/travel/londons-best-spas/ Let me know if you do find a day spa with pool.

Signed.

What about the extreme aqua splash at the Olympic pool (quite easy to get to on the overground. I have heard good things from children who have been to parties there. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d6440166-r221942367-London_Aquatics_Centre-London_England.html

I have a child at the school and we have overall been very happy with the school and the learnng experience. Over the past 7 years our child has experienced many wonderful teachers and TA's who have supported the learning journey. I have most loved the fact that she can walk to school and that most of her friends live around which has made play dates and meeting up very easy during school and holiday times. Ivydale also has a strong extra curricular programme and children can do extra music classes; gymnastics, dance; chess; photography, natural history; debating amongst many others. There is a wonderful after school club run by Leigh as well as a breakfast club, so that parents and carers who need this type of support are catered for. Ivydale also run a holiday programme during Summer and I think Easter which is incredibly reasonable. I am sure that with the next Ofsted that it will go back to it usual "good". There are many outstanding features to the school, and I think that the last Ofsted reflected more the previous Y6 SATS (which has subsequently been vastly improved this year). Good luck with your decision, when the school has open events - such as the summer fair, or big run in Peckham Park, pop along as its a good opportunity to see the children (and parents!) in action!

Sadler's (or Peacocks) has the Snowman on from later this month https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2017/the-snowman/ and also the Little Match Girl (but that only starts mid December) The National Ballet is doing Cinderella which is aimed as a first Ballet for children and starts in November https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/my-first-ballet-cinderella/ The Broadway Theatre in Catford has a production on for children https://broadwaytheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873579737/events/128295069 Southbank usually has some stuff on https://www.weekendnotes.co.uk/christmas-shows-southbank-centre/

Perhaps Crystal Palace Park - their Sports Centre) Fabulous swimming pools, also a climbing wall and other things they could do if they want to burn off a bit of steam https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/place/272653-crystal-palace-national-sports-centre#sG0lI0joLS5EiBKh.97

I have worked with Paula Bishop-Liebler, a dyslexia accessor - she has diagnosed many students at our HE instition. Her contacts will come up if you google her name.

If you contact the British Dyslexia Assocaition (BDA), they should be able to let you know someone in the area.

https://www.littlebird.co.uk/idea/dr-seusss-the-lorax-at-the-old-vic-up-to-47-off?eid=f47c8de0-7bf2-4e8f-942c-967a3f6dbc61&utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+view+now+button&utm_content=%3F%3F%EF%B8%8F%3F%3F+Dr+Seuss's+The+Lorax+at+the+Old+Vic+this+October+Half+Term,+up+to+60%25+off+%3F%3F%3F%3F%EF%B8%8F&utm_campaign=Daily-SAT7thOCT-MOSTPOP&_bta_tid=293844847121392253472688229864071220352503586680829881807915354289313220923743184896782194798462730755 I see that the Lorax is on at the little Vic ... If you look at the website little bird they have quite a few offers on for various activities for children.

The Albany Theatre (Deptford) usually has good family shows aimed at this age group http://thealbany.org.uk/events/Family You can then also walk to the Deptford Waves Pool which is a good pool for children (slides; etc) In the same walking area is Creekside which often do family activities https://www.creeksidecentre.org.uk/events/

I am busy looking at secondary schools and have found the prospectives useful - I have looked at them since going to the schools to recap on the head teachers talk. I am not sure not having one would make me not go, but I do like having the information printed, and not having to read it online. (personal preference).

You can rent the Scouts Hall on Bellenden Road. It is a nice big space, with toilets, small kitchen if you need to prepare food. Space 61 on Chektenham road (Nunhead) - you can rent this space.

Thanks for that. If and when I find a good online calculator I will post it here. Devsdev that is good to know about lewisham, it would be good to see the way they calculate distance compared to some online tools.

Does any one know of which calculator the schools use when measuring distance between home and school postcode. Or could anyone recommend a good online calculator. Busy going through the secondary school process and trying to work out which schools we might have a chance to get into. Thanks