Category Archives: Education

October 17, 2014 · 11:39 am

U3A – University of Third Age

Jean & Jenny

Jean & Jenny

University of the Third Age is run by volunteers and is a marvellous opportunity for retired and semi-retired people to come together and learn, not for qualifications but for the pleasure of learning and chance to make new friends.

West Norwood has its own U3A branch that meets every third Wednesday of the month after lunch at The Park Tavern at 56 Elder Road, SE27 9ND
All new members will get a warm welcome. Contact Jean or Jenny http://u3asites.org.uk/code/u3asite.php?site=403&page=4

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September 30, 2014 · 11:43 pm

Local Childcare Survey

london childcareDoes your family use or need childcare? If so please fill in this quick online survey by Monday 6th October: www.surveymonkey.com/s/IPPRsurvey. And there is a chance to win a £50 shopping voucher!

Lambeth & Southwark Childcare Commission, chaired by Tessa Jowell MP, is looking for ways to improve childcare in our area  and carrying out reasearch with The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Childcare in London is hard to find and expensive. The Family and Childcare Trust’s  recent report highlights the shortage of affordable childcare in London   http://www.familyandchildcaretrust.org/News/london

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September 3, 2014 · 9:13 am

Applying to secondary school

sec schools 2015-16Families with children born between 1 September 2003 and 31 August 2004 or in Year 6 during between Sept 2014 to July 2015 academic year will be starting the new school term by visiting secondary schools over the next few weeks. The council’s Secondary Schools in Lambeth 2015/16 booklet is packed with information . Read a copy online at http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/apply-for-secondary-school-place-for-201516

On Monday 15th September there is a meeting 6pm to 7pm at Julian’s Primary School ,16 Wolfington Road SE27 0JF for families applying for a secondary school place in the 2015/16 school year and the chance to ask questions about the process.

Applications must be made by Friday 31st October at the latest. And many schools ask for a Supplementary Information Form that must get to the school by Friday 17th or Friday 24th October – depending on the specific school .

Each school has a range of open sessions during the school day and evenings or weekends for families to visit. Full details are in the Secondary Schools in Lambeth 2014/15 booklet. The first open sessions at our local schools are :

  • Bishop Thomas Grant – Monday 15th September
  • City Heights Academy – Thursday 18th September
  • Dunraven – Tuesday 16th September
  • The Elmgreen – Tuesday 23rd September
  • The Norwood School – Monday 15th September
  • St Martin in the Fields – Thursday 18th September

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July 7, 2014 · 9:27 am

School’s Out: Summer Holiday Activity Programme

holiday aEvery year Lambeth organises and funds a fantastic Holiday Activity Programme HAP and a Summer University SU for children and young people in the borough. The vast majority of the activities are free and HAP caters for children from 8-15 whilst the SU has courses for young people aged 11-19. Activities take place all over the borough, and the HAP includes opportunities to learn African dance, bag making and creative writing, or to go to ‘Grooveschool’, become an online journalist or an expert in the decoration of cupcakes. Summer University courses include Skiing, Soccer School, a Summer Reading Challenge and a chance to dance with Ballet Rambert.

You can download the Summer University brochure and the Holiday Activity Programme. They include details about dozens of activities, and also have a useful list of all the 1 o’clock clubs, adventure playgrounds and youth centres in Lambeth along with other provision. Have a look and publicise to young people and families you know. Register early as places may get booked up quickly.

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June 24, 2014 · 8:57 am

Julian’s Summer Fair

Lambeth-20140620-00826Saturday 28th June 12.30 to 3.30pm  Summer Fair at Julians School in Wolfington Road SE27 0JF. Bouncy castle, coffee,  steel pans, toys & cakes. Entry for adults £1. 

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June 17, 2014 · 12:12 pm

Summer Fair at St Joseph’s

Come along to the Summer fair on Saturday 5th July at St Joseph’s Infant School, Crown Dale SE19 3NX. There’s something for all the family to enjoy:  refreshments, games, bouncy castles, face-painting, candy floss, toy stall, crafts…..all ending with a grand raffle draw with fabulous prizes. There’s a lovely field for the children to run around in too! Entry: 50p adults. Children under 14 free.

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June 16, 2014 · 10:45 am

Volunteering with L’Arche

Members planting outside the L'Arche shop

Members planting outside the L’Arche shop

L’Arche, a charity based in Norwood High Street, supports people with learning disabilities. They are looking for volunteers, during the day,  to help people develop skills & self-confidence. Living in supported housing and doing productive practical work encourages L’Arche members to live as independently as possible. Megan co-ordinates volunteers and can be contacted on 020 8655 9636 or by email via : officeadmin@larchelambeth.org.uk.

You can also support L’Arche by buying fabulous candles  from the  shop at 13 Norwood High Street SE27 9JU

For more details  see web site : http://www.larchelondon.org.uk/

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May 6, 2014 · 5:47 pm

Artists Open House

Lambeth-20140430-00635Amazing chance to see the work of over 50 local artists ranging from glass, paintings to opera! Artists will open their studios in and around West Norwood and Dulwich for two weekends in May : 10th & 11th and 17th & 18th. Free entry 11am to 6pm.  Browsers welcome… and opportunities to buy! For details see the Dulwich Festival catalogue  http://www.dulwichfestival.co.uk/openhouseWeekends   
The artist studios open in the West Norwood area include;
Parade Mews SE27 9AX
Michael Ruh   http://www.michaelruh.com
Catherine Harvey Jefferson  http://www.catherineharveyjefferson.com
Benet Spencer  http://www.benetspencer.com
Miranda Payne  http://www.mirandapayne.co.uk
Liz Emtage http:// www.lizemtageceramics.com
Melissa Pritchard  http://www.parademewspottery.co.uk
Helen Carr
Natalie Strachan  http://www.nataliestrachan.com
Robin Thomson  http://www.doctorbird-ceramics.blogspot.co.uk
Marcus Berns http://www.marcusberns.com
Carys Davies  http://www.carysdavies.com
Portico Gallery, Knights Hill  SE27 0HS http://www.porticogallery.org.uk
John Price
Sylvia Batycka
Emma Fenelon
Chrissy Thirlaway
Henri M Smith
Carol Edgar
Jenny Carpenter
Warrior Studios
Acme Studio, East Place  SE27 9JW
Yair Meshoulam http://www.textureofconciousness.com
Jane Millar
Timothy Sutton http://www.timothysutton.com
Martin Grover http://www.martingrover.com
Gill Capewell http://www.gillcapewell.co.uk
Lucy Spanyol http://www.lucyspanyolpaintings.webs.com
Andreas Petrou http://www.pianoartpieces.blogspot.co.uk
Bainbridge Studios, Sydenham Place SE27 0AR
Jonna Saarinen http://www.jonnasaarinen.com
Helen Bridges http://www.helenvbridges.co.uk
Kerry Eggleton http://www.mashka.co.uk
Ray Stanbrook http://www.raystanbrook.wordpress.com
Kate Bowe http://www.katebowe.com
Emma Lee Cheng http://www.emmaleecheng.com
Lene Bladbjerg http://www.lenebladbjerg.com
Lucy Bainbridge http://www.lucybainbridge.com
Nicola Peirce  http://www.nicolapeirce.co.uk
Tessa Horrocks http://www.tessahorrocks.com
Judy Hammond & Faranak Chilvers, Lancaster Avenue SE27 9DZ http://www.judyhp3@yahoo.co.uk
Charles Johnston & Nick Mair, Idmiston Road SE28 9HL
Louise Whalley, Rommany Road SE27 9PY http://www.louisewhalley.com
Michelle House & Mandie Beuzeval, Roxburgh Road SE27 0LE http://www.michellehouse.co.uk
Julia McKenzie, Roxburgh Road SE27 0LE http://www.juliamckenzie.co.uk
John Jukes Johnson, South Croxted Road SE21 8BD http://www.johnjukesjohnson.com
Catherine Rhys, Park Hall Road SE21 8BW
Blondiau, Park Hall Road SE21 8BW http://www.blondiaupaintings.com
Wilde & Jarman , Martell Road SE21 8EN
London Chair Collective Rosendale Road SE21 8LG http://www.thelondonchaircollective.com
Kate Redfen, Thurlow Park Road SE21 8Jl http://www.southlondonwomenartists.co.uk
Rachel Deacon, Thurlow Park Road SE21 8HZ http://www.racheldeacon.com
Katy English, Birkbeck Hill SE21 8JS
Kate Stow, Birkbeck Hill SE21 8JS
Dilys Gane & others, Lovelace Road SE21 8JY
Priscilla Watins, Lovelace Road SE21 8JY http://www.priscillawatkinsart.co.uk
Mary Rodriguez Thomas, Lovelace Road SE21 8JY http://www.marythomasart.co.uk
Caroline Yates, Turney Road SE21 7JJ http://www.carolineyates.com
Alex R, Pymers Mead SE21 8NH  http://www.alex-r.com

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April 23, 2014 · 12:48 pm

Lambeth Labour election manifesto

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Labour’s pledges for 2014  Lambeth  council elections on Thursday 22nd May are :

1.    Help you with the rising cost of living
by freezing council tax for the sixth year in a row

2.    Boost jobs and grow local businesses
by offering every young person access to job support, training or an apprenticeship

3.    Make Lambeth cleaner and greener
by resurfacing 130 miles of roads and pavements and recycling more waste than ever before

4.    Create safer neighbourhoods and build the homes we need
by campaigning to protect community police and building 1,000 new council homes

5.    Give young people the best start in life
by offering free breakfasts in all our  primary schools

6.    Help to keep you healthy
by getting more people involved in sporting activities and healthy exercise

See our manifesto at : http://lambethlabour-labourclp132.nationbuilder.com/

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April 16, 2014 · 11:34 pm

Primary school offer day

Cllr Meldrum visiting a primary class

Cllr Meldrum visiting a primary class

Every child, whose reception place application was on time, has been offered a place in a primary school in the borough. Almost 90% received their first or second preference place.  This is great news for thousands of Lambeth families today.

For details see: http://lambethnews.wordpress.com/2014/04/16/primary-school-places-for-all-in-lambeth/

Any children born  between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010 without  a place can make a late application. See: http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/apply-for-primary-school-admission-for-201415

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