MelonSmasher

Alice- I was keeping it simple. It would of course be a similar issue if his class were 90 percent plus white, or had only one black student, I would be questioning the lack of diversity. James Barber - it has not always been more mixed than I have suggested, don't be silly. I know for a fact that they're smart and engaged boys, I wasn't doubting this. a 60/40 split or whatever seems fairly decent and wouldn't be an obvious issue. As I mentioned, in this particular case its 90 percent plus. Otta- This is strictly a school environment issue, obviously when the student I know is not in school he is engaging with who he wants and that means everyone. Having attended Dulwich Hamlet myself not too long ago, I would say that Hamlet definitely had a representative mix of students and I have some great friends till this day as a result. In any case, I have no issues with anyone of any race, neither does the student I know. These were just observations really.

I know someone currently studying at Harris Academy in East Dulwich (the one opposite Peckham Rye park). His class has a large majority of black students from what I've heard 90 percent plus, with the odd (1 from what I understand) white student. I haven't confirmed the exact numbers, but from what I've heard so far the lack of diversity is quite shocking. I have no reasons to believe that the teaching or administration is anything short of excellent, this is purely a question of; is the lack of diversity, in your opinion, going to have any positive/negative effects when it comes to growing up and engaging with people who are not black in the future ie lack of exposure to other races? Would like to hear any opinions on the matter really. The student I know would ideally be spending time with people of all races, beliefs and environments in general equally. The student I know is not black himself. I hope no one sees this post as 'touchy' or me trying to say one race is better than the other either directly or indirectly, this is not the case in the slightest. The crux of the whole post being, living in London as we do, is this lack of diversity going to be a problem for the students now or later in life?

James Barber is a funny guy

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I think Barclays and a couple other banks offer year 10 work experience, might be worth calling local branches if interested

Bus drivers are a law unto themselves these days

Short Indian man? I think I found him : http://www.elitefeet.com/wp-content/uploads/tiny-weight-lifter.jpg

Very true post, discussed exactly the same thing with a business owner about six months ago when I was working on Lordship Lane. Props for raising the issue, which although might not be frequently occurring, is a very lowly and malicious way to get what you want. Threatening a business's reputation is threatening that person's bread and butter. I know for a fact that a certain shop on LL which, although a little bit expensive to the consumer, hasn't made a pounds profit for the owner in about two years. Staff pay, rent, rates bills, cash in stock etc all add up, the owners are not always rolling about in money despite how it may seem. But yeah, seems to be either the same person flexing their online prowess or another clown. I'm sure that all businesses aspire to deliver great customer service, there are very few things that can't be talked out and reasoned in a retail situation so these clowns must really be something special that's all I can say

allah akbar

the worst is cyclists on the pavement the next one I see is getting kicked back on to the road

You could also try and locate cctv from around the same time from local businesses, street cameras etc?

Did the police take your son in a car to scout out the vicinity of the attack in an attempt to catch up with these lot?

I called the barry road hostel the other day with a view to volunteer some time and donate goods to help out, they said they have two store rooms that are full of donated goods which is good news really. The team there really do a decent job.

MissKing Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I heard it too and saw a white flash - pretty sure > a gun wouldn't make a white flash visible above > garden fences? you'd be surprised actually

Sophron Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Poundland for me not unless they drop their prices

Will be glad to see the back of it. Bouncers/ leary teenagers on Lordship Lane is not ok

I want a lidl though

I love how you mentioned the mileage lol. Have you tried local cctv from that strip of shops and the petrol station?

you know what, why not try and follow up on local cctv esp at the station and the pub opposite if they have any? scum like this deserves to be locked up for making people feel that uncomfortable, its beyond me how these animals live their lives. Don't let it faze you and more importantly be aware.

throw in neighbors garden and deny all knowledge of it

It was kind of was a firework tbh

It was the curry last night, need a new toilet now

East Dulwich is full of them

The police couldn't care less neither could your neighbors.We live in a country where you lay dead in your own living room and only get found when your direct debit doesn't clear

vote UKIP lolololol