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What’s On Where FOR FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS<br />
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PARENTING • EDUCATION • DAYS OUT • NEWS & REVIEWS<br />
BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE<br />
5 SEPTEMBER – 9 OCTOBER 2016
Dear Reader<br />
W<br />
elcome<br />
back to school. We hope that everyone had a lovely<br />
summer holiday and you are all refreshed and looking<br />
forward to the term ahead - the Autumn term is a very busy one so<br />
we trust the energy levels are running high.<br />
For those of you who are reading our magazine for the first time,<br />
welcome. We hope you will find Primary Times useful in helping<br />
you to plan activities for the weekends and holidays. You will find<br />
lots of fun things to do with your children in our WOW - What's On<br />
and Where - section. Our regular Box Office feature lists some great<br />
productions that are ideal for primary aged children and our Kids'<br />
Book Reviews are particularly helpful if you are looking for a good<br />
read for your child, the reviews are written by children of all ages.<br />
Also in this issue is our annual Schools Open Day directory which<br />
we hope you will find useful. Whilst we don't really want to start<br />
thinking about Christmas yet, we have now opened entries for<br />
our Christmas Card creative competition. Every year we send out<br />
thousands of Christmas cards and this year we would like your<br />
primary aged child to create it! One lucky entry will be selected<br />
from across School Publishing's Primary Times magazines to win<br />
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Contents<br />
4 WOW: What’s on Where<br />
16 Pinboard<br />
17 Competition<br />
18 Box Office: Your Family Theatre Guide<br />
20 Focus on Schools<br />
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4WHAT’S ON WHERE<br />
ONGOING<br />
Daily<br />
Treasures of the British Library<br />
The British Library, NW1 2DB<br />
Exhibition. The world’s most beautiful and influential<br />
books and documents, from Codex Sinaiticus to the<br />
Beatles. Free. For more information visit www.bl.uk<br />
Ice Rink<br />
Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY<br />
Enjoy ice skating all year round at one of London’s<br />
most iconic landmarks. The Alexandra Palace ice rink<br />
provides a stunning location for family ice skating,<br />
professional ice skating lessons, or simply to ice skate<br />
for fun. For more information and to book visit<br />
www.alexandrapalace.com<br />
Make a 3D Face Mug<br />
Art 4 Fun, West Hampstead, NW6 1SD<br />
How about a mug in the likeness of your face! Your face<br />
will be scanned to create a fabulous facemug. Charges<br />
apply. For more information and times visit<br />
www.art4fun.com<br />
4D Theatre, RAF Museum<br />
Colindale, NW9 5LL<br />
If you have ever wondered how it actually feels to soar<br />
amongst the clouds or participate in an intense aerial<br />
battle wonder no more. You can now experience all the<br />
thrills of a powered flight by entering the 4D Theatre.<br />
Ages 4+. For more information and times visit<br />
www.rafmuseum.org.uk<br />
We check listings carefully but details<br />
and prices may be subject to change.<br />
Please always check with the venue.<br />
Judaism: A Living Faith, Jewish Museum<br />
Camden Town, NW1 7NB<br />
An exhibition of a collection of rare and beautiful<br />
ceremonial art objects. The gallery explores Jewish<br />
religious practice and traditions in the home and<br />
synagogue, using multimedia and hands-on displays to<br />
engage visitors. For more information visit<br />
www.jewishmuseum.org.uk<br />
Every Mon (Term Time)<br />
Street Dance, Rose Bowl Centre<br />
Islington, N1 2PT<br />
5.30-6.30pm. Styles embrace hip hop, funk and many<br />
more. Lock, pop and find your beat. Open to both boys<br />
and girls, beginners welcome. Ages 8-12. Free. For more<br />
information visit www.rosebowlislington.org.uk<br />
Every Wed<br />
Youth Club<br />
Queen’s Crescent Community Association,<br />
Camden, NW5 4QE<br />
5-8.30pm. A chance to meet new friends, hang out and<br />
have fun. Ages 8-13. For more information visit<br />
www.qcca.org.uk<br />
Every Wed (Term Time only)<br />
Fine Art 4 Kids<br />
Burgh House, Hampstead, NW3 1LT<br />
4-5pm. Dedicated to teaching children all aspects of<br />
fine art using the influences and techniques of the great<br />
masters. For more information and to book visit<br />
www.burghhouse.org.uk<br />
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Young Illustrators<br />
Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL<br />
4-4.45pm 7-9 years, 5-5.45pm 9-12 years. Do you love<br />
drawing and stories? Go along to do exactly this at this<br />
illustration workshop for budding young artists. Charges<br />
apply. For more information visit<br />
www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk<br />
Every Wed and Sun<br />
Pottery Classes<br />
Hackney City Farm, E2 8QA<br />
2-4pm Wed, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm on Sun. Children’s<br />
pottery sessions are run on a drop in basis and there is no<br />
need to book. Charges apply. For more information visit<br />
www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk<br />
Every Thurs<br />
Pirate Castle Club<br />
The Pirate Castle, Camden Lock, NW1 7EA<br />
4.30-6.30pm. Fun and Adventure on the water.<br />
Sessions can include Canoeing, Kayaking, Bell Boating<br />
and land based activities. Ages 8-17. Charges apply.<br />
For more information and to book visit<br />
www.thepiratecastle.org<br />
Every Sat<br />
The Mini Farmers Club<br />
Hackney City Farm, E2 8QA<br />
10.30am-12.30pm. A great way for younger kids to learn<br />
about nature, make arts and crafts and get to know the<br />
animals, under the careful supervision of the livestock<br />
worker. Ages 8-12. Free sessions. Book on 020 7729<br />
6381. For more information visit<br />
www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk<br />
Saturday Drop In<br />
Rose Bowl Centre, Islington, N1 2PT<br />
2-4pm. Tinker with your bike, try out some<br />
photography, play in the garden and grab a cup of tea<br />
and a chat with the team. Activities are open to all<br />
ages. Children must be accompanied by their parents or<br />
carers. Free. For more information visit<br />
www.rosebowlislington.org.uk<br />
Pirate Castle Club<br />
The Pirate Castle, Camden Lock, NW1 7EA<br />
2-4pm. Fun and adventure on the water. Sessions can<br />
include Canoeing, Kayaking, Bell Boating and land<br />
based activities. Ages 8-17. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to book visit<br />
www.thepiratecastle.org<br />
Kids Kino Club<br />
Regent Street Cinema, W1B 2UW<br />
Enjoy family-friendly films, including recent releases and<br />
old favourites in one of Britain’s oldest cinemas right in<br />
the heart of London for just £1.75. For more information<br />
and to book visit www.regentstreetcinema.com<br />
Every Sat and Sun<br />
Every Sun<br />
Family Activities<br />
Bruce Castle Museum, Tottenham, N17 8NU<br />
2-4pm. Drop-in Sundays; family art and craft activities.<br />
All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.<br />
No adult admitted without an accompanying child. Ages<br />
5-13. Free event. For more information visit<br />
www.haringey.gov.uk<br />
Family Sundays: Art Workshop<br />
The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN<br />
11am and 2pm. All sessions are free and all materials<br />
are provided. Workshops and drawing sessions. Meet in<br />
the Pigott Education Centre Foyer. Ages 5-11. For more<br />
information visit www.nationalgallery.org.uk<br />
Mon – Fri<br />
Sports Programme<br />
Coram’s Fields, WC1N 1DN<br />
4-5pm. The main objective is to engage young boys and<br />
girls in a fun way. Free event. All abilities welcome. Ages<br />
6-12. For more information call 020 7837 2609 or visit<br />
www.coramsfields.org<br />
Until 30 Sep<br />
Totally Thames Festival<br />
Various Locations<br />
Totally Thames brings the river to life with a month-long<br />
season of river-related events. For more information<br />
visit www.totallythames.org<br />
Until 9 Oct<br />
Clangers, Bagpuss and Co<br />
V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA<br />
As well as telling the story of Bagpuss and The Clangers,<br />
the exhibition will go behind the scenes of some of Oliver<br />
Postgate’s voice and Peter Firmin’s other creations. Free<br />
admission. For more information visit<br />
www.vam.ac.uk/moc<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
Mon 5 – Fri 9 Sep<br />
Family Film: The BFG (PG)<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
The BFG tells the imaginative story of a young girl and<br />
the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of<br />
Giant Country. Charges apply. For more information and<br />
to book visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Tues 6 Sep<br />
Lee Valley Aquathlon<br />
Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB<br />
7pm. Enthusiasts are invited to take on the Aquathlon<br />
challenge. There is a choice of a 250m swim and 3km<br />
run or a 500m swim and 5.5km run. Charges apply. For<br />
more information and to book visit<br />
www.gowhitewater.co.uk<br />
Tues 6 – Sat 10 Sep<br />
Wild Night Out at the Cinema<br />
ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY<br />
Taking place after hours, a giant screen will be put up in<br />
the Zoo’s grounds and guests are invited to wear a pair of<br />
headphones for the screening, ensuring the animals still<br />
get a sound night’s sleep. Booking essential. For more<br />
information and to see what’s showing visit<br />
www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo<br />
Wed 7 Sep<br />
Teddy Bears’ Picnic<br />
Victoria Park, E3 5TB<br />
12noon-3pm.Take along your favourite teddy and a picnic<br />
and enjoy storytelling, fun games and music. Meet at<br />
the Hub Building. To book call 020 7364 7968. For more<br />
information visit www.towerhamlets.gov.uk<br />
Gardener’s Coffee Morning<br />
Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield, EN2 9HG<br />
10-11.30am. Enjoy a tour and discover the behind the<br />
scenes goings on of the gardens. Visitors will have a chance<br />
to exchange and discuss gardening tips and tricks with<br />
other green fingered enthusiasts. For more information<br />
and to book visit www.visitleevalley.org.uk<br />
Wed 7 Sep – Sun 11 Dec<br />
Great Fire of London Family Walk<br />
Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN<br />
(Selected dates) Join in a family friendly and fun tour of<br />
one of London’s most infamous moments - The Great<br />
Fire of 1666. Charges apply. For more information and<br />
to book visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk<br />
Thurs 8 Sep – Sun 29 Jan<br />
Shadow Puppet Theatre from<br />
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand<br />
British Museum, WC1B 3DG<br />
This exhibition draws on the British Museum’s unique<br />
Southeast Asian shadow puppet collection and further<br />
demonstrates that shadow puppet theatre is a living art<br />
form that still has relevance in contemporary<br />
times. Held in room 91. For more information visit<br />
www.britishmuseum.org<br />
Thurs 8 Sep<br />
Bat Walk for Families<br />
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR<br />
7.30-9pm. Using bat detectors you will venture onto the<br />
Heath to discover these amazing creatures of the night.<br />
Ages 8+. Charges apply. Book on 020 7332 3773. For more<br />
information visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk<br />
Fri 9 – Sun 11 Sep<br />
King’s Place Festival<br />
Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
Indulge in a variety of classical, contemporary, folk, jazz<br />
and world music concerts, plus comedy, spoken word and<br />
family performances for as little as £6.50 a ticket – with<br />
many events completely free. For more information, to<br />
view the full programme of events and to buy tickets visit<br />
www.kingsplace.co.uk
PERFORM DRAMA,<br />
DANCE & SINGING<br />
WORKSHOPS<br />
Perform is a unique type of children’s<br />
drama school. Focusing on child<br />
development, its specially formulated<br />
mix of drama, dance and singing<br />
brings out every child’s true potential.<br />
Experienced actor-teachers focus<br />
on developing the 4 Cs: Confidence,<br />
Communication, Coordination and<br />
Concentration and having the best<br />
fun of the week.<br />
From September, Perform 4-7s will be<br />
taking to the skies with Phileas Fogg<br />
for an amazing voyage of discovery Around the World. Whether learning to Walk like<br />
a Wallaby in the Outback or revealing the legends of the Great Pyramids in Egypt, a<br />
fantastic globetrotting adventure awaits, so grab your passport and be ready<br />
for take-off!<br />
Meanwhile, the 7-12s children will be working on Ebenezer. Based on Charles Dickens’<br />
A Christmas Carol, this uplifting, fun-filled production complete with rapping ghouls<br />
and break-dancing spirits is a guaranteed all-singing, all-dancing festive extravaganza.<br />
Venues include Barnet, Southgate, Golders Green, Muswell Hill, Hampstead, Highgate<br />
and Winchmore Hill with scores of others across North London.<br />
Perform offers a no-obligation, FREE trial session. To book, contact: 020 7255 9120 or<br />
visit www.perform.org.uk/try<br />
For more information please contact: Perform Phone: 020 7255 9120<br />
Email: enquiries@perform.org.uk Website: www.perform.org.uk<br />
Stagecoach commits<br />
to Creating Courage<br />
among students<br />
Today we’re building a new<br />
Stagecoach, reflecting the changing<br />
attitudes of modern parents whose<br />
focus is more about equipping their<br />
children with essential life skills which<br />
can be attained from the Performing<br />
Arts. As a leading body in the<br />
performing arts we will nurture and<br />
inspire every child who joins us.<br />
For nearly 30 years Stagecoach has helped millions of students explore their creativity<br />
through performing arts. We are committed to reinforcing ‘creative courage’ in<br />
exploring the creativity and free expression all children have, through singing, dancing<br />
and acting classes. Stagecoach have also refreshed with a vibrant new logo to promote<br />
this ethos.<br />
Our philosophy has altered with the recognition that the arts are becoming increasingly<br />
essential in the development of well-rounded, sociable individuals and how much a<br />
confident personality can help students gain advantage in their future prospects.<br />
Singing, dancing and acting are fantastic hobbies for children to enjoy. Students who<br />
may be a little quiet at first gain confidence as they get to know fellow pupils and get<br />
involved with routines and performing and they see there is nothing to fear by expressing<br />
themselves. Stagecoach help students to become aware of how they can best help<br />
themselves develop further in their presentation skills as people, not just as performers.<br />
To find out about our two week trial classes or for more information about your local<br />
Stagecoach schools call them now: Barnet 0870 242 1456 Highgate 07956 436028.<br />
Southgate 020 8868 9993 Stoke Newington 07947992903.<br />
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Students performing<br />
at the Theatre:<br />
We teach students how to be the<br />
best they can be on stage and in<br />
every platform of life!<br />
At Helen O’Grady, we teach students everything<br />
they say is valid and important. We do this is by<br />
re-creating everyday situations in class. Students<br />
then have the opportunity to express their ideas, with<br />
no-one judging them but instead everyone working<br />
as a team, giving them a sense of group responsibility<br />
to help one another in the lesson, and then also in the<br />
outside world.<br />
We also have our students perform in the Theatre<br />
once a year combining the educational skills we teach<br />
in our classes with performance skills, working at each<br />
child’s own unique pace. Call on 0208 360 4020<br />
CREATING THRILLS AND SKILLS FOR LIFE<br />
The Pauline Quirke Academy is a weekend performing<br />
arts school for 4-18 year olds – and due to popular<br />
demand PQA Enfield is opening a new Academy on<br />
Sunday 9th October.<br />
Students spend three hours with us, rotating through<br />
hour long sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre<br />
and Film & Television. Our specialist modules, packed full of<br />
tips that Pauline has learnt from nearly 50 years in the business,<br />
will teach you everything you need to know to act, sing, dance or<br />
direct like a professional. By working with people we believe are outstanding in their field,<br />
we aim to provide our students with a constantly evolving experience- something that is<br />
fresh, exciting and bang up-to-date.<br />
PQA believe in inspiring and rewarding our students, so we offer free group Trinity exams,<br />
masterclasses, cinema screenings, the chance to join our exclusive agency - Quirky Kidz<br />
and the opportunity to perform in London’s West End.<br />
PQA Enfield is holding a free open day on Sunday 9th October from 1.45 – 5pm at<br />
Highlands School, 148 World End Lane, London, N21 1QQ. For more information please<br />
visit www.pqacademy.com or call 0800 531 6282.
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WHAT’S ON WHERE<br />
Sat 10 Sep<br />
Kids Cake Decorating<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
11am. Kids get to decorate their own cupcake with all<br />
the different coloured icings, sweets, treats and lovely<br />
things they can get on it! Adults allowed but only to<br />
supervise! Booking is essential for this free event on<br />
020 7520 1490. For more information visit<br />
www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Autumn Show<br />
King Henry’s Walk Garden, N1 4NX<br />
12noon-4pm. Have lots of fun and enjoy good food at<br />
this Autumn Show. There will be live music, a raffle,<br />
games for all and lots more. Free event. For more<br />
information visit www.khwgarden.org.uk<br />
Storytelling for Kids<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
11.15am. Rachel Rose Reid (‘Queen of the New Wave<br />
of Storytellers’ BBC Radio 3) brings interactive songs<br />
and stories to brighten and enliven your morning.<br />
Join in and sing out! Free event. For more information<br />
visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
on board and enjoy a chilled out ride down the canal<br />
and through the locks on Tarporley, the community<br />
narrowboat. Meet on the Kings Place Canalside Terrace<br />
15 minutes before. Charges apply. For more information<br />
and to buy tickets visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Legends of Gaming<br />
Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22 7AY<br />
10am-6pm. Legends of Gaming Live is the place for you<br />
to meet You Tubers, watch them battle it out live on<br />
stage, preview games and take part in tournaments for<br />
big prizes. Charges apply. For more information and to<br />
buy tickets visit www.alexandrapalace.com<br />
Sat 10 – Sun 25 Sep<br />
Potato Shindig<br />
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans, AL4 0PF<br />
Harvest your free bag of potatoes at Willows Potato<br />
Patch and enjoy a full day of wholesome family fun.<br />
In addition to the programme enjoy potato arts and<br />
crafts, meet ‘Spuddy’ the potato mascot and see him in<br />
a special children’s show. For more information, to buy<br />
tickets and to view the full programme of events visit<br />
www.willowsactivityfarm.com<br />
Back to school fundraising fun<br />
Easy ideas to inspire schools – and change deaf children’s lives.<br />
Our fundraising activities are a great way for children to have fun while learning some<br />
simple sign language.<br />
• Fingerspellathon – children learn the British Sign Language alphabet and get<br />
sponsored to take part in a fun fingerspelling challenge.<br />
• Signed Songs – a fantastic way to learn favourite songs in British Sign Language and<br />
make any performance or concert deaf-friendly.<br />
• Big Cake Bake – why not hold a cake sale and learn the signs for cake, chocolate and<br />
the prices?<br />
As the leading charity for deaf children, we are here to make sure that every deaf<br />
child thrives. There are more than 45,000 deaf children in the UK and without support,<br />
many struggle at school, lack confidence and are vulnerable to bullying and abuse.<br />
Basic deaf awareness can make a huge difference to a deaf child being included in<br />
and out of the classroom. We have lesson plans, resources and advice on how to include<br />
deaf children and make fundraising events deaf-friendly.<br />
This term, make it your mission to change deaf children’s lives.<br />
Visit www.ndcs.org.uk/schools to find everything you need.<br />
Comic Book Workshop<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
12.15pm. Join this fantastic Comic Book Workshop<br />
with Ministry of Stories to free up your hand and fire up<br />
your imagination. Charges apply. For more information<br />
and to buy tickets visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
The King, the Cat and the Fiddle<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
12.15pm. Join LMN Wales folk ensemble Calan for<br />
a very special interactive musical re-telling of this<br />
beautiful children’s story, co-written by Live Music<br />
Now founder and one of the greatest violinists of the<br />
20th century, Yehudi Menuhin, alongside author<br />
Christopher Hope with illustrations by Angela Barrett.<br />
Charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets<br />
visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Guardian Family Newspaper Workshop<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
1pm. In this two-hour workshop your children (with<br />
some help from you) will select, write and edit stories,<br />
create headlines, choose pictures and produce a front<br />
page to a tight deadline. Ages 7-16. Booking is essential<br />
for this free event on 020 7520 1490. For<br />
more information visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Anthony Browne and Tales from<br />
Adriamus<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
1.30pm. Anthony Browne and the Adriamus<br />
Ensemble bring you an hour of musical story-telling and<br />
musical games to play. Get to know Anthony and the<br />
musicians and learn how music can make stories even<br />
more magical. Charges apply. For more information and<br />
to buy tickets visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Bird Barmy Army<br />
Victoria Park, E3 5TB<br />
10am-12.30pm. Take along your friends and family to<br />
discover what feathered friends are living in Vicky<br />
Park. Meet at the V&A Building. For more information<br />
visit www.towerhamlets.gov.uk<br />
Morning Explorers<br />
Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN<br />
Explore some of the galleries exclusively from 8.30am,<br />
discover fascinating objects and take part in relaxed<br />
family activities. An event for families with children<br />
who have autistic spectrum conditions. Free.<br />
For more information and to book visit<br />
www.museumoflondon.org.uk<br />
Underwater Explorers<br />
Museum of London Docklands, E14 4AL<br />
12noon and 2.30pm. Create your own diver’s helmet<br />
and underwater scene to experience what it is like to<br />
explore the river. Ages 5+. Free, drop in event. For more<br />
information visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/<br />
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Sat 10 – Sun 11 Sep<br />
All Aboard Tarporley!<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm and 5.30pm. Get<br />
Sat 10 Sep – Sat 29 Oct<br />
Saturday Shed<br />
Chickenshed, Southgate, N14 4PE<br />
(Sat only) 10am ages 5-8 and 11.15am ages 9-12. Led<br />
by highly experienced and energetic staff, each term<br />
participants will explore a wide range of performance<br />
skills through themed, fun sessions that involve<br />
movement, drama, singing and story making.<br />
For more information and to book visit<br />
www.chickenshed.org.uk<br />
Sat 10 Sep – Sat 31 Dec<br />
Hands-on History<br />
Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN<br />
(Sat only, except Sat 24 Dec) Get hands-on with history<br />
at this object handling table for families with a team of<br />
dedicated volunteers. Ages 5+. Free, drop in event.<br />
For more information visit<br />
www.museumoflondon.org.uk<br />
Sun 11 Sep<br />
OAE Tots: Tudors<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
10.45am. Younger children will be immersed in the<br />
world of Shakespeare, Kings, Queens and the English<br />
court with a selection of authentically Tudor tunes,<br />
some of which were composed by Henry VIII himself.<br />
Ages 2-5. Charges apply. For more information and to<br />
buy tickets visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Family Storytelling<br />
ArtHouse, Crouch End, N8 9BT<br />
10am. Join Wendy Shearer, a Professional Storyteller<br />
who brings stories to life across the UK. With props,<br />
music and drama, everyone is welcome to join in the<br />
family fun and even dress up! Charges apply.<br />
For more information and to book visit<br />
www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk<br />
Alice in Wonderland Family Concert<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
10.45am. An informal introduction to Cellophony<br />
cello octet and their Alice in Wonderland project.<br />
Cellophony will take you through the classic story<br />
with an entertaining exploration of Richard Birchall’s<br />
original music. Charges apply. For more information<br />
and to buy tickets visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Putting on the Spitz<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
12noon. Featuring an impressive line-up of musicians<br />
from the Spitz Music Collective including Arthur<br />
Lea (vocals, keys) and Winston Clifford (percussion),<br />
join in a journey of jazz and beyond for all ages.<br />
Free event. For more information visit<br />
www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Open Day<br />
Islington Fire Station, N1 2TZ<br />
12noon-6pm. Celebrate 150 years of London Fire<br />
Brigade at this family open day. Meet your local fire<br />
fighters and life-sized Playmobil ones, see exciting<br />
fire and rescue demonstrations plus receive fire safety<br />
advice and enjoy toys and activities galore. For more<br />
information visit http://bit.ly/PLAYMOBIL_LFB<br />
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WHAT’S ON WHERE<br />
The Bear Grylls Survival Race & Family Festival,<br />
Trent Park, 8th & 9th October 2016.<br />
Jigsaw Arts, Finalists at the Lloyds Bank<br />
National Business Awards<br />
Jigsaw has offered weekend performing arts classes to children aged 3-18 across<br />
London and the Home Counties for over 20 years. 2016 has been an exciting year<br />
for the company, as Jigsaw has been shortlisted for The Business Award for Arts and<br />
Creative Services in the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.<br />
At the start of the new academic year, however, children<br />
will be lacing up their jazz shoes and taking a<br />
leap into the performing arts for the very<br />
first time, gaining the opportunity to<br />
build confidence and develop social skills<br />
whilst having enormous amounts of fun.<br />
Classes take place right across North<br />
London, with schools in Camden, Crouch<br />
End, Enfield, Finchley, Hendon and<br />
Winchmore Hill. Visit www.jigsaw-arts.<br />
co.uk for more information,<br />
or call 0208 4474530 to<br />
speak with a member<br />
of staff and book<br />
a two week<br />
trial today.<br />
Bring the family to the most exciting day out at<br />
the BG Kids Race or just come along to enjoy the<br />
BG Festival. Kids will be delighted by our festival<br />
activities including: Segway-tracks, fire-lighting,<br />
Workshops & Challenges, Royal Marine Combat<br />
shows, Climbing Walls Birds-Of-Prey and so much<br />
more! Adults will enjoy music, great food, bars &<br />
family activities. Limited tickets available. Kids<br />
Under 12 free<br />
Exclusive 20% Discount code: school<br />
Register at: www.beargryllssurvivalrace.com<br />
Family Film: Alice Through<br />
The Looking Glass (PG)<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
2.30pm. Disney’s Alice Through The Looking Glass is a<br />
spectacular new adventure featuring the unforgettable<br />
characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories and<br />
the spectacular world Tim Burton created on screen in<br />
2010’s Alice in Wonderland. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to book tickets visit<br />
www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Lazy Sunday Afternoons<br />
Hilly Fields Park, Enfield, EN2 9AJ<br />
3pm. Enjoy free live music on the Bandstand for all<br />
ages, supporting local charities. Take along the whole<br />
family and a picnic! For more information visit<br />
www.enfield.gov.uk<br />
Summer Takeover<br />
Camden Arts Centre, NW3 6DG<br />
2-4.30pm. Join in for an expanded Make and Do session,<br />
a drop-in ceramics workshop and an alternative<br />
exhibition tour. Free. For more information visit<br />
www.camdenartscentre.org<br />
Tuck in Your Story<br />
Parasol Unit, Islington, N1 7RW<br />
2.30-4pm. This tactile storytelling workshop invites<br />
parents and children to explore Rana Begum’s<br />
exhibition for inspiration, before singing songs and<br />
creating objects and imaginary characters with a range<br />
of materials. For more information and to book visit<br />
www.parasol-unit.org<br />
Beauty and the Beast (U)<br />
Coram’s Fields, Holborn, WC1N 1DN<br />
Doors open 6.30pm, film starts at 8pm. Watch this<br />
ultimate family classic outside in the open on a big<br />
screen. Enjoy lovely food and amazing popcorn on<br />
site plus a fully stocked bar. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to book tickets visit<br />
www.popupscreens.co.uk<br />
Charging Knights and Rearing Horses<br />
National Gallery, WC2N 5DN<br />
11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. Discover the drama in<br />
Uccello’s Battle of San Romano and create brave<br />
knights and galloping horses. Ages 5-11. Places are<br />
limited and allocated on arrival. Free admission.<br />
For more information visit<br />
www.nationalgallery.org.uk<br />
Hackney One Carnival<br />
Various Locations<br />
Enjoy spectacular costumes, energetic dance, sound<br />
systems and live music from around the world. There<br />
will also be an all-day play area in Gillett Square and<br />
a carnival party at Ridley Road with global food, arts<br />
and crafts. For more information and to view the<br />
procession route visit www.hackney.gov.uk<br />
Teddies Festival<br />
Kensington Town Hall, W8 7NX<br />
10.30am-4pm. Over 10,000 teddy bears and related<br />
collectables will be on sale by 170 exhibitors. Admission<br />
charges apply. For more information visit<br />
www.hugglets.co.uk<br />
Land of the Giants Cycle Ride<br />
River Lee Country Park, EN10 6QT<br />
Join a leisurely circular cycle ride venturing around<br />
River Lee Country Park’s Sculpture Trail and discover the<br />
giants which live there. Visitors can see if they can find<br />
all 15 sculptures before relaxing with a well-deserved<br />
picnic break. For more information and to book visit<br />
www.visitleevalley.org.uk<br />
Tour of Britain<br />
Various Locations in the Capital<br />
See the Tour of Britain conclude in the heart of London,<br />
using the same highly popular circuit as used by the 2015<br />
edition of British Cycling’s premier road cycling event,<br />
with Stage Eight getting underway at 2.30pm. For more<br />
information visit www.tourofbritain.co.uk<br />
Tues 13 Sep<br />
The Creation Station<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
10am. The perfect solution for all your child’s creativity<br />
needs. Children use a wide range of arts and crafts tools<br />
and materials and create something lovely to take<br />
home. Ages 1-5. Charges apply. For more information<br />
and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Wed 14 Sep<br />
Puppet Tales<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
4.15pm. Enjoy a magical afternoon with Tiger Boat<br />
Theatre, full of stories, fun and handmade puppets<br />
designed especially for each session. Ages 2½-6.<br />
Charges apply. For more information and to book visit<br />
www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Ceruleo – Deplorable Fire<br />
Fenton House and Gardens, NW3 6SP<br />
7-8.30pm. To commemorate the 350th anniversary<br />
of the Great Fire of London, Ceruleo presents a<br />
programme of music of the period alongside readings<br />
including extracts from the diaries of John Evelyn and<br />
Samuel Pepys. Charges apply. For more information<br />
and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/<br />
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Thurs 15 Sep<br />
Bat Walk for Families<br />
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR<br />
7.15pm. Using bat detectors you will venture onto the<br />
Heath to discover these amazing creatures of the night.<br />
Ages 8+. Charges apply. Book on 020 7332 3773. For<br />
more information visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk<br />
Cooking Together<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
(Also 22, 29 Sep and 6, 13 Oct) 4.15pm. Children are<br />
encouraged to learn about vitamins and nutrients<br />
within our food, as well as to practice their fine motor<br />
skills and cooking techniques. Ages 2-5. For more<br />
information and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Sat 17 Sep<br />
Open House Day<br />
Wigmore Hall, W1U 2BP<br />
10am-3pm. Enjoy the opportunity to look behind the<br />
scenes and behind the music at Wigmore Hall, with<br />
free performances and family workshops taking place<br />
throughout the day. For more information visit<br />
www.wigmore-hall.org.uk<br />
Explore Zoology<br />
Grant Museum of Zoology, WC1E 6DE<br />
1-4pm. Ever wondered how heavy an elephant tusk is<br />
or how sharp a shark’s tooth is? Find out in these family<br />
hands-on specimen based activities. Enthusiastic<br />
museum educators will be on hand to answer any<br />
questions you may have. Free, drop in event.<br />
For more information visit www.ucl.ac.uk<br />
Masks Workshop<br />
The Cockpit, NW8 8EH<br />
2-4pm. The workshop will begin with a short<br />
exploration of alter ego ideas and facial expressions<br />
and characteristics which you will attempt to create<br />
with a variety of malleable materials. Everyone will go<br />
home with a playful mask! Ages 5+. Charges apply.<br />
For more information and to book visit<br />
www.thecockpit.org.uk<br />
Jubilee Hall Trust Charity Run<br />
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR<br />
10am-12noon. Take part in a trail run across iconic<br />
Hampstead Heath. 5k and 10k options, as well as a<br />
family flash dash. Limited places. For more information<br />
and to sign up visit www.jubileehalltrust.org<br />
City Harvest Festival<br />
Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, EN1 4RQ<br />
10am-4.30pm. Savour the sights and sounds of<br />
amazing animals, dazzling displays and prizewinning<br />
produce at the only country show with an urban twist.<br />
This is a fun family day out with lots for the kids to see<br />
and do. Admission charges apply. For more information<br />
visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk<br />
Family Activities<br />
Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP<br />
10.30am-4pm. Join in some fun family activities<br />
inside Tower Bridge Exhibition. All activities are<br />
included in the price of your admission ticket.<br />
For more information and to buy tickets visit<br />
www.towerbridge.org.uk<br />
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Chinese Festival Day<br />
V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green,<br />
E2 9PA<br />
11.30am-4.30pm. Celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival<br />
with traditional and modern instrumental and dance<br />
performances and craft activities. Free, drop in event<br />
suitable for all ages. For more information visit<br />
www.vam.ac.uk/moc<br />
Wildfood Walk<br />
Victoria Park, E3 5TB<br />
1.30-3.30pm. Join in a walk and talk to learn about and<br />
forage for seasonal wild food. See, taste, smell, collect<br />
and eat. Limited spaces available, to book call 020<br />
7364 7968. For more information visit<br />
www.towerhamlets.gov.uk<br />
Thames Sailing Barge Parade<br />
West India Docks, E14 9YQ<br />
3.30pm. A parade of Thames Sailing Barges not seen<br />
in one place since the Industrial Revolution will gather<br />
in West India Docks as a popup museum, with the<br />
opportunity to get aboard plus activities for all ages.<br />
Free event. For more information visit<br />
www.totallythames.org<br />
The Great Gorilla Run<br />
Various Locations<br />
Join Bill Oddie and hundreds of people dressed as<br />
gorillas to run, jog or walk 8km though the City of<br />
London in the 14th annual Great Gorilla Run to help<br />
save a species on the edge of extinction. For more<br />
information and to register visit<br />
www.greatgorillarun.org<br />
Open House<br />
Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield, EN2 9HG<br />
10am-4pm. Myddelton House and other amazing<br />
buildings within the Lee Valley will be opening<br />
up their doors for a free open weekend. For more<br />
information and to book visit<br />
www.visitleevalley.org.uk<br />
Lee Valley Boater X Series<br />
Lee Valley White Water Centre, EN9 1AB<br />
6pm. Boater X Series is back at Lee Valley White Water<br />
Centre for more epic river racing. Spectators can enjoy<br />
the action from the sidelines and show their support,<br />
then join in the celebrations at the after party. For more<br />
information and to book visit<br />
www.gowhitewater.co.uk<br />
Sat 17 – Sun 18 Sep<br />
Open House London<br />
Fenton House and Gardens, Hampstead Grove,<br />
NW3 6SP<br />
11am-5pm. Fenton will be participating in this annual,<br />
London-wide weekend event where buildings of all<br />
kinds open their doors for free. For more information<br />
visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/<br />
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Crafting at Ally Pally<br />
Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22 7AY<br />
10am-5pm Sat and 10am-4pm Sun. Visit one of the<br />
largest and most popular paper-craft shows in the UK.<br />
Charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets<br />
visit www.alexandrapalace.com<br />
Open House London<br />
Benjamin Franklin House, WC2N 5NF<br />
10.30am-4pm. This annual event allows the public<br />
to cross the threshold of some of London’s most<br />
interesting buildings, including Grade I, 1730s<br />
Benjamin Franklin House. Half-hourly guided tours will<br />
take place throughout the day. For more information<br />
visit www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org<br />
Sun 18 Sep<br />
Open House London<br />
Two Temple Place, WC2R 3BD<br />
Join in the capital’s largest annual festival of<br />
architecture and design with a visit to Two Temple<br />
Place. For more information visit<br />
www.twotempleplace.org<br />
Open Day, Tower Beach<br />
The Tower of London, EC3N 4AB<br />
9.15-11.15am. Visitors can comb the beach for<br />
historic objects washed up against the foreshore.<br />
Experts from Thames 21 and the Thames Discovery<br />
Programme will help identify your finds. Access<br />
via the Queen’s Staircase. Free event. For more<br />
information visit www.totallythames.org<br />
Celebrating Roald Dahl<br />
National Portrait Gallery, WC2H 0HE<br />
1-2.30pm (ages 3+) and 3-4.30pm (ages 7+).<br />
To mark the centenary of one of Britain’s best<br />
loved children’s writers join in an afternoon of<br />
activities from storytelling to sweet-making.<br />
Free, drop in event. For more information visit<br />
www.npg.org.uk<br />
Tech-Splosion!<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
Join Jewish Interactive for a fun filled afternoon<br />
of tech-citement and learn how to create a fun,<br />
interactive game. iPads and computers provided.<br />
Ages 4-7 and 8-11. Charges apply. For times, more<br />
information and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Stampede!<br />
ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY<br />
9.30am. The ZSL London Zoo Stampede will<br />
provide runners of all abilities with an unforgettable<br />
experience. The Stampede will involve running<br />
through the zoo, before heading out into Regents<br />
Park. Charges apply. For more information and to sign<br />
up visit www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo<br />
Design a New London Building!<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
2pm. If you could design a building for London what<br />
would it look like? Make your creation as tall, short,<br />
wide or narrow as you like. The only rule is that it<br />
has to stand up. Ages 2+. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Wed 21 Sep<br />
Puppet Tales<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
4.15pm. Enjoy a magical afternoon with Tiger Boat<br />
Theatre, full of stories, fun and handmade puppets<br />
designed especially for each session. Ages 2½-6.<br />
Charges apply. For more information and to book<br />
visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Wed 21 – Thurs 22 Sep<br />
Countryside Live<br />
Lee Valley Regional Park, Leyton, E10 7QL<br />
Have fun learning outside the classroom at<br />
Countryside Live - a country fair for school children.<br />
Teachers can download an information pack at<br />
www.countrysidelearning.org<br />
Thurs 22 – Sun 25 Sep<br />
New Scientist Live<br />
ExCeL London, E16 1XL<br />
New Scientist Live is a festival of ideas and discovery<br />
which will feature immersive zones covering Cosmos,<br />
Brain and Body, Earth, and Technology. On Thursday,<br />
Tim Peake will be at the show alongside a range<br />
of fun and interactive exhibitors and demos. For more<br />
information and to book visit http://excel.london<br />
Sat 24 Sep<br />
Make a Book<br />
The British Library, St Pancras, NW1 2DB<br />
1-2.30pm. Create your very own family book using<br />
lots of interesting materials, filling it with ideas and<br />
drawings you can continue working on back at home.<br />
Ages 5-11. Drop in places are limited to 40 people<br />
per session and allocated on a first come, first served<br />
basis. For more information visit www.bl.uk<br />
Make a 3-D Cityscape<br />
House of Illustration, King’s Cross, N1C 4BH<br />
11am-1pm and 2-5pm. Enjoy a fun family drop-in<br />
workshop creating fantasy buildings from your<br />
imagination! Charges apply. For more information<br />
visit www.houseofillustration.org.uk<br />
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Creature Creations<br />
Grant Museum of Zoology, WC1E 6DE<br />
1.30-4.30pm. Create works of art inspired by some of<br />
the weird and wonderful animals that call the Grant<br />
Museum home or invent your very own brand new<br />
animal, give it a name and add it to the collection.<br />
Free, drop in event. For more information visit<br />
www.ucl.ac.uk<br />
Relaxed Concert<br />
Wigmore Hall, W1U 2BP<br />
11am. This relaxed performance is open to everyone<br />
and is specifically designed to welcome people<br />
who will benefit from a more relaxed performance<br />
environment, including people with Autistic Spectrum<br />
Disorders, sensory and communication disorders, or a<br />
learning disability. For more information and to book<br />
visit www.wigmore-hall.org.uk<br />
The Prince of Pants<br />
The Cartoon Museum, WC1A 2HH<br />
12noon-1pm. Get children excited about reading and<br />
drawing this September with a pants-tastic royal<br />
event with Sarah McIntyre and Alan MacDonald. Ages<br />
3-6. For more information and to register for the event<br />
visit www.cartoonmuseum.org<br />
The Landlubbers’ Maritime Folk<br />
Festival<br />
Various Locations<br />
Slurp oysters, stomp your feet to sea shanties, and<br />
shout yourself hoarse at a Punch and Judy show, try<br />
your hand at some traditional maritime crafts and lots<br />
more. To view the full programme of events and to buy<br />
tickets visit www.totallythames.org<br />
Mini Maestro Family Concert<br />
St Martin in the Fields, WC2N 4JJ<br />
4.30pm. Go on an exciting journey through ‘Spring’<br />
and ‘Summer’ from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, with<br />
barking dogs, chattering birds, raging storms and<br />
all the glories of nature. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to book tickets visit<br />
www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org<br />
Ceramics in the City Activities<br />
Geffrye Museum, E2 8EA<br />
2.30-4.30pm. Paint a ceramic hanging decoration<br />
inspired by patterns in the museum. Free. For more<br />
information visit www.geffrye-museum.org.uk<br />
Animation Study Day<br />
V&A Museum of Childhood, E2 9PA<br />
9.30am-4.45pm. Hear from academics on the<br />
fascinating history of animation, meet leading puppet<br />
makers, see gems from the Museum stores, quiz<br />
the Curators and lots more. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to book visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc<br />
Sat 24 – Sun 25 Sep<br />
Countryside Live<br />
Walthamstow and Leyton Marshes, E10 7QL<br />
10am-5pm. The weekend is packed full of arena<br />
displays, falconry, sheep dogs and ferret racing and<br />
the infamous dancing sheep show. There’s also a range<br />
of traditional countryside activities to try. Admission<br />
charges apply, children free. For more information visit<br />
www.visitleevalley.org.uk<br />
Sun 25 Sep<br />
Storytelling<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
2pm. Enjoy acclaimed and popular storyteller Vanessa<br />
Woolf weaving wonderful words into magical<br />
interactive tales. Ages 4-7. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Kenwood Stories<br />
Kenwood House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR<br />
12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm. The art collections and stories<br />
of Kenwood come alive through narrative and live<br />
interpretation as told by Kenwood volunteers. Free<br />
event. Admission charges apply. For more information<br />
visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenwood<br />
Otiz Cannelloni ‘s Family Funtime<br />
ArtHouse, Crouch End, N8 9BT<br />
10am. Otiz Cannelloni has performed across the world,<br />
combining the illusion of magic with his deft skill in<br />
comedy. Now he returns to ArtHouse with<br />
new shows, bringing a guarantee of funtime for<br />
the whole family. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to book visit<br />
www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk<br />
Books and Bookmark<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
2-5pm. Join in to make books and bookmarks.<br />
Free event. For more information and to book<br />
visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Story Writing<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
3pm. An exciting creative writing session for kids.<br />
Always wanted to create your own story? Now is your<br />
chance! Ages 8-11. This is a drop off event. For more<br />
information and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest<br />
Festival<br />
Various Locations<br />
At this festival, which celebrates the bounty of the<br />
autumn harvest, the Pearly Kings and Queens will be<br />
staging traditional entertainment at Guildhall before<br />
parading to St Mary-le-Bow church for a service of<br />
thanksgiving. For more information visit<br />
www.pearlysociety.co.uk<br />
Brilliant Badges<br />
Geffrye Museum, E2 8EA<br />
2.30-4.30pm. Create cool, ceramic-inspired badges.<br />
Free. For more information visit<br />
www.geffrye-museum.org.uk<br />
Wed 28 Sep<br />
Puppet Tales<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
4.15pm. Enjoy a magical afternoon with Tiger Boat<br />
Theatre, full of stories, fun and handmade puppets<br />
designed especially for each session. Ages 2½-6.<br />
Charges apply. For more information and to book<br />
visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Thurs 29 Sep – Tues 4 Oct<br />
Zippos Circus<br />
Lower Fairground Site, NW3 1TH<br />
Thrill to the dare-devil Wheel of Death and the<br />
Trapeze, admire the artistry of Zippo’s horses, plus<br />
performing cats and budgies; gasp at the Kenya Boys’<br />
acrobatics, and laugh at the inventive clowning of Mr<br />
Lorenzo. For more information and to buy tickets visit<br />
www.zippos.co.uk<br />
Thurs 29 Sep – Sun 8 Jan<br />
The Gulch<br />
The Curve, Barbican Centre,<br />
This autumn, enter the weird and wonderful mind<br />
of Welsh artist Bedwyr Williams as he brings the<br />
Barbican’s Curve gallery to life with his quest into The<br />
Gulch. Free admission. For more information visit<br />
www.barbican.org.uk<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Sat 1 Oct<br />
NFL Regent Street<br />
Back by popular demand NFL returns for another<br />
blockbuster traffic-free event. Featuring appearances<br />
from star players and interactive stations, if you are<br />
an American Football fan this is not to be missed.<br />
For more information visit<br />
www.regentstreetonline.com<br />
Sat 1 – Sun 2 Oct<br />
Apple Weekend<br />
Fenton House and Gardens, NW3 6SP<br />
11am-5pm. There will be all the usual favourites,<br />
including local produce, hot food, cake stalls, and<br />
kids’ activities like badge making, apple juicing and<br />
giant lawn games. Admission charges apply. For more<br />
information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/<br />
fenton-house-and-garden<br />
The Family Travel Show<br />
Olympia Central, W14 8UX<br />
Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 10am-4pm. Packed full of<br />
impartial advice and exclusive show-only offers, meet<br />
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with the best family holiday providers and specialist<br />
operators. Make it a family day out and enjoy activities<br />
for all. For more information and to buy tickets visit<br />
www.olympia.london<br />
Sat 1 – Mon 31 Oct<br />
The Big Draw Festival<br />
Nationwide<br />
The theme is The STEAM - bringing together Science,<br />
Technology, Art, Engineering and Maths. STEAM recalls<br />
the Industrial past and the fusion of creative innovation,<br />
enterprise and the arts. For a full list of the venues taking<br />
part or to register visit www.thebigdraw.org<br />
Family Arts Festival<br />
Nationwide<br />
The fourth national Family Arts Festival will take place<br />
throughout October 2016 with thousands of eyeboggling<br />
events for all the family taking place up and<br />
down the country. For more information and to find an<br />
event near you visit www.familyartsfestival.com<br />
Sun 2 Oct<br />
Illuminated Illusions<br />
National Gallery, WC2N 5DN<br />
11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Explore how Pissarro created<br />
an extraordinary painting of Paris with new electric<br />
streetlights and create a glow-in-the dark masterpiece.<br />
Ages 5-11. Limited places allocated one hour before the<br />
event. Free admission. For more information visit<br />
www.nationalgallery.org.uk<br />
Crafternoon Morning: Rosh Hashanah<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
10.30am. It’s Rosh Hashanah and JW3 have got all the<br />
materials you need to make a card to celebrate the Jewish<br />
new year. Ages 2+. Charges apply. For more information<br />
and to book tickets visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
LDN Wrestling Live!<br />
Millfield Theatre, Edmonton, N18 1PJ<br />
3pm. See a host of top American wrestling stars in the<br />
ring facing the very best of home grown talent and fans’<br />
favourites, in a two hour rip roaring show for all the<br />
family to enjoy. Charges apply. For more information<br />
and to book visit www.enfield.gov.uk<br />
Family Craft<br />
Kenwood House, Hampstead, NW3 7JR<br />
12noon-4pm. Families will get to work together to try<br />
out different art and crafts whilst exploring the house<br />
and finding out more about its collections.<br />
Charges apply. For more information visit<br />
www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenwood<br />
Conker Championship<br />
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW3 1TH<br />
2.30-5pm. Take part in a game of conkers and more!<br />
Conkers will be provided. For more information visit<br />
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk<br />
Apple Fair<br />
Forty Hall Farm, Enfield, EN2 9HA<br />
10am-4pm. Join in this annual Apple Fair, with a jampacked<br />
day of apple fun! There’ll be apple tasting, apple<br />
bobbing and lots of activities for young and old, as well<br />
as a chance to take home some treats from one of our<br />
local food stalls. Don’t forget your wellies! Admission<br />
charges apply. For more information visit<br />
www.fortyhallfarm.org.uk<br />
Rosh Hashanah Baking<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
10.30am and 11.45am. Taste the sweetness of Rosh<br />
Hashanah with this family biscuit baking session.<br />
Charges apply. For more information and to book<br />
tickets visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Little Draw<br />
The Wallace Collection, W1U 3BN<br />
1.30-4.30pm. In this workshop artist and illustrator Luisa<br />
Rivera will create drawing quests that will encourage<br />
visitors to learn about documentation as they rediscover<br />
the Wallace Collection. Free, drop in event. For more<br />
information visit www.wallacecollection.org<br />
Family Fun Day<br />
Chickenshed, Southgate, N14 4PE<br />
11am-4pm. Enjoy face painting, interactive children’s<br />
theatre workshops, a mini sports day, games and prizes,<br />
live music and much more. Event taking place in<br />
Chickenshed and also Bramley Sports Ground. Free. For<br />
more information visit www.chickenshed.org.uk<br />
Sat 8 Oct<br />
Hidden Treasures and Sea Legends<br />
Family Rave<br />
Museum of London Docklands, E14 4AL<br />
2pm. Everyone from the smallest swashbuckler to<br />
the biggest buccaneer will enjoy the multi-sensory<br />
dancefloor delights in this family rave. Charges apply.<br />
For more information and to book visit<br />
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museumlondon-docklands<br />
Barbican OpenFest<br />
Barbican Centre, EC2Y 8DS<br />
12noon. Get a taste of everything the Barbican has<br />
to offer, from interactive art installations to dance,<br />
pop-up theatre to tours of the building. It’s a one<br />
day festival in the foyers – and it’s all free. For more<br />
information visit www.barbican.org.uk<br />
Sir Scallywag and the Battle of Stinky<br />
Bottom<br />
Wigmore Hall, W1U 2BP<br />
11am. Join Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives for this<br />
new children’s concert, based on Giles Andreae’s latest<br />
Sir Scallywag story, illustrated by Korky Paul (Penguin<br />
2015). With music by award-winning composer Paul<br />
Rissmann, it’s packed with irresistibly memorable<br />
songs, vivid story-telling, illustrations and lots of<br />
audience participation. For more information and to<br />
book visit www.wigmore-hall.org.uk<br />
Cartoon and Art Family Day<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
10.30am-12.30pm and 2-4pm. Take part in a<br />
range of drawing, cartooning and crafty activities<br />
and workshops supported by cartoonists, artists,<br />
illustrators and designers! All sessions are designed for<br />
all ages and abilities. Booking is required for this free<br />
event. To book email educationcentre@guardian.co.uk<br />
For more information visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Creature Creations<br />
Grant Museum of Zoology, WC1E 6DE<br />
1.30-4.30pm. Create works of art inspired by some of<br />
the weird and wonderful animals that call the Grant<br />
Museum home or invent your very own brand new<br />
animal, give it a name and add it to the collection.<br />
Free, drop in event. For more information visit<br />
www.ucl.ac.uk<br />
Sat 8 Oct – Sun 23 Apr 2017<br />
Board Games Library<br />
V&A Museum of Childhood, E2 9PA<br />
Visit the Information Desk to browse the selection<br />
of board games that you can borrow to play with<br />
your friends and family at the Museum. Available<br />
throughout the duration of the exhibition Game Plan:<br />
Board Games Rediscovered. Free. For more<br />
information visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc<br />
Sun 9 Oct<br />
The Magical World of the Piano<br />
Kings Place, Kings Cross, N1 9AG<br />
10–10.30am and 11–11.30am ages 2–5 and<br />
12noon–12.45pm ages 6+. Using the works of<br />
Schumann, Mozart, Elgar, Debussy and others, Noriko<br />
Ogawa will take the children on a fascinating and<br />
enthralling journey through the rich world of musical<br />
styles, emotions and images. For more information<br />
and to buy tickets visit www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
Rudi Drumming Workshops<br />
Dugdale Centre, Enfield, EN2 6DS<br />
11.15am, 1.15pm and 2.30pm. Experience a unique<br />
authentic African drumming Workshop, by ACD Arts,<br />
UK’s leading African workshop specialists. There<br />
will be an opportunity to wear authentic African<br />
fabrics during the workshop. Charges apply.<br />
For more information and to book visit<br />
www.enfield.gov.uk<br />
Cable Street<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
2pm. Create a beautiful mini painting to take<br />
home. Ages 2+. Charges apply. For more information<br />
and to buy tickets visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
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Capriccio Music Schools<br />
Capriccio Music Schools founded<br />
by local mum and school music<br />
coordinator.<br />
We aim to help children develop their<br />
confidence through music. We explore<br />
classical music and explore all genres<br />
including pop. With over ten years teaching<br />
and music industry experience we are<br />
experts at helping children to take graded<br />
ABRSM exams, perform or learn for fun.<br />
Each lesson includes music theory and<br />
we also provide singing, violin, guitar,<br />
drum lessons and music therapy<br />
depending on availability.<br />
Tea Dance<br />
Forty Hall & Estate, Enfield, EN2 9HA<br />
3-5pm. Dust off your dancing shoes and waltz, jive,<br />
cha cha cha and quickstep your way to Forty Hall for<br />
an afternoon of live music in the Long Gallery. Charges<br />
apply. For more information and to book visit<br />
www.fortyhallestate.co.uk<br />
Family Barn Dance<br />
Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, NW1 7AY<br />
3-5pm. Take along the entire family and take part<br />
in lively dances from the British Isles in a supportive<br />
and fun environment. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to buy tickets visit<br />
www.cecilsharphouse.org<br />
My Family’s Museum Adventure<br />
Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN<br />
12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm. Create a personalised<br />
museum hunt for your family at this digital workshop.<br />
Ages 7+. Free tickets allocated on arrival. For more<br />
information visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk<br />
Picture Postcards<br />
National Gallery, WC2N 5DN<br />
11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. Explore paintings in<br />
the National Gallery as inspiration for your art. Travel<br />
through Canaletto’s visions of Venice and create a<br />
picturesque postcard. Ages 5-11. Limited places are<br />
allocated on arrival. Free. For more information visit<br />
www.nationalgallery.org.uk<br />
Tues 11 Oct<br />
Race (PG)<br />
Dugdale Theatre, Enfield, EN2 6DS<br />
7.45pm. Young Jesse Owens (Stephan James)<br />
becomes a track and field sensation. After heated<br />
debates, the United States decides not to boycott<br />
the Olympics in Nazi Germany. Overcoming racism at<br />
home and abroad, Owens seizes the opportunity to<br />
show Berlin and the world that he’s the fastest man<br />
alive. For more information and to book visit<br />
www.enfield.gov.uk<br />
Fri 14 – Sat 15 Oct<br />
The Secret Slowness of Movement<br />
David Roberts Art Foundation, NW1 7JH<br />
4-8pm Fri and 2-6pm Sat. Featuring an ever-changing<br />
light and soundscape, enjoy a sensory experience<br />
where a floor of fresh grass invites you to kick off your<br />
shoes, to soften and melt for a while. Free. For more<br />
information visit www.familyartsfestival.com<br />
Fri 14 – Sun 16 Oct<br />
The Chocolate Show<br />
Olympia National Hall, W14 8UX<br />
Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm and Sun 10am-6pm.<br />
Discover live demonstrations and chocolate cookery<br />
classes, attend pastry workshops and witness the<br />
spectacle that is the Chocolate Fashion Show. For<br />
more information and to buy tickets visit<br />
www.thechocolateshow.co.uk<br />
Sat 15 Oct<br />
Open Day<br />
Holloway Fire Station, N7 7QT<br />
11am-5pm. Celebrate 150 years of London Fire<br />
Brigade at this family open day. Meet your local fire<br />
fighters and life-sized Playmobil ones, see exciting<br />
fire and rescue demonstrations plus receive fire safety<br />
advice and enjoy toys and activities galore. For more<br />
information visit http://bit.ly/PLAYMOBIL_LFB<br />
Explore Zoology<br />
Grant Museum of Zoology, WC1E 6DE<br />
1-4pm. Ever wondered how heavy an elephant<br />
tusk is or how sharp a shark’s tooth is? Find out in<br />
these family hands-on specimen based activities.<br />
Enthusiastic museum educators will be on hand to<br />
answer any questions you may have. Free, drop in<br />
event. For more information visit www.ucl.ac.uk<br />
Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert<br />
Cadogan Hall, SW1X 9DQ<br />
11am. Expect dramatic lighting effects and big screen<br />
projections that will help to take you right inside the<br />
orchestra and the music being played. After, meet the<br />
musicians and try out some of their instruments in the<br />
foyer. Ages 5-11. For more information and to book<br />
visit www.cadoganhall.com<br />
The Big Draw<br />
Tower Bridge Exhibition, SE1 2UP<br />
10.30am-4pm. Tower Bridge will proudly be taking<br />
part in the world’s biggest drawing festival this<br />
October. For more information and to buy tickets visit<br />
www.familyartsfestival.com<br />
Africa on the Square<br />
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN<br />
12noon-6pm. This popular event celebrates African<br />
arts and culture. There’ll be a range of activities<br />
highlighting communities from across the continent.<br />
For more information visit www.london.gov.uk<br />
Sat 15 – Sun 16 Oct<br />
Magical Museum Sleepover<br />
V&A Museum of Childhood, E2 9PA<br />
7pm-9am. After an evening of creative activities, a<br />
magical museum trail and storytelling, you’ll enjoy a<br />
special night’s sleep. You’ll then be able to have your<br />
breakfast on the Marble Floor of the Museum before it<br />
opens to the public. For more information and to book<br />
visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc<br />
Sun 16 Oct<br />
Succot Stories<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
10.30am and 11.30am. Listen to stories in the succah<br />
from PJ Library. You’ll learn about Succot and get<br />
ready to celebrate the festival through the magic<br />
of storytelling. Ages 4-7. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to buy tickets visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Crafternoon Morning<br />
JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET<br />
10.30am. Take along a shoebox from home to<br />
transform into a mini succah and make decorations<br />
to take home. Ages 2+. Charges apply. For more<br />
information and to buy tickets visit www.jw3.org.uk<br />
Diwali<br />
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN<br />
Join in to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu, Sikh and Jain<br />
festival of lights. There’ll be a lively stage programme,<br />
cultural activities and children’s area. Plus delicious<br />
India dishes, all in the heart of London. For more<br />
information visit www.london.gov.uk<br />
Family Affair<br />
National Gallery, WC2N 5DN<br />
11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Be inspired by Rembrandt’s<br />
paintings to make mini clay portraits of your own<br />
family members. Places are limited and allocated<br />
one hour before the event. Free admission. For more<br />
information visit www.nationalgallery.org.uk<br />
The Big Draw Family Festival<br />
National Portrait Gallery, WC2H 0HE<br />
11am-4pm. Join in and take over the Gallery for<br />
this Family Drawing Day exploring different styles<br />
of drawing from figurative to abstraction and<br />
cubism, inspired by Picasso Portraits. Free. For more<br />
information visit www.npg.org.uk<br />
The Big Draw<br />
The Society for the Protection of Ancient<br />
Buildings, E1 6DY<br />
10.30am-3.30pm. Join the SPAB in a drop-in workshop<br />
to design and decorate buildings for our paper urban<br />
landscape or ‘paperscape’. For more information visit<br />
www.thebigdraw.org<br />
Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave<br />
The Mangle, Hackney, E8 3SD<br />
2-4.30pm. World famous, award winning,<br />
Glastonbury Festival performing, family rave<br />
sensation BFLF back for the autumn in a new London<br />
venue. Charges apply. For more information and to<br />
book visit www.bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk<br />
Mon 17 – Sun 23 Oct<br />
Bake it Better Week<br />
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s<br />
Charity, Nationwide<br />
Budding bakers get involved - at school, in the office<br />
or at home. Money raised from every bake sale<br />
will help Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide<br />
world-class care for young patients and their families.<br />
For information and to request a fundraising kit visit<br />
www.bakeitbetter.org<br />
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PINBOARD<br />
Pinboard<br />
Autumn term 2016 and October half<br />
term activities at Poolside Manor…<br />
North London’s leading independent swimming tuition<br />
and multi- activity centre.<br />
Autumn Term Swim Lessons – Starting 3 rd September<br />
swimming tuition for children and adults of any age and ability,<br />
7 days per week.<br />
Multi- Activity Day Camps and Swimming Crash Courses<br />
October half term 24 th – 28th<br />
Top quality multi-activity day camps for children aged 3 to 12<br />
and swimming crash courses Monday to Friday, half hour lesson<br />
per day<br />
Pool Parties… Suitable for children celebrating their 5 th birthday<br />
upwards. Parties take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.<br />
We look forward to welcoming you to Poolside Manor this autumn!<br />
Hampstead School<br />
“An exceptional climate for learning”<br />
Ask anyone in West Hampstead associated with Hampstead School and<br />
they will tell you about our remarkable progress.<br />
We have a strong reputation locally, within London and on the basis<br />
of outstanding practice we are involved in a number of national and<br />
international improvement projects.<br />
High expectations underpinned by quality of relationships lie at the heart<br />
of our school with students’ “pride in their school being evident”. (Good<br />
Schools Guide). Our core belief is that every single child can and will<br />
achieve, whatever it takes, no excuses. That means high quality teaching<br />
and strong discipline supported by pastoral care and guidance ensuring a<br />
nurturing environment for your child.<br />
There is no room for complacency – children only get one chance<br />
and only the very best of the best will do.<br />
GET THE NEW<br />
SCHOOL YEAR<br />
OFF TO A<br />
SMART START<br />
WITH KUMON<br />
As the summer holidays roll on,<br />
attention will soon inevitably<br />
turn towards the start of the<br />
new school year. Whereas thoughts<br />
may be focused on ensuring children<br />
have a new, crisp, school uniform and a<br />
restocked pencil case, it is just as important<br />
to ensure your child is equipped with the most vital tools needed for a<br />
successful year ahead; a good grip on the core subjects of maths and<br />
English and the learning skills required for academic progression.<br />
Having long breaks from study means children can sometimes require<br />
extra support to get back into the routine of daily study. Kumon<br />
can help your child to start their new school year motivated and<br />
confident, and ensure they gain maximum benefit from the year<br />
of learning ahead.<br />
Kumon Educational is the UK’s largest supplementary education<br />
provider, with over 68,000 students studying at more than 640 study<br />
centres, with additional centres located in a variety of countries all<br />
over the world.<br />
The new school year is an ideal time to enrol your child at your local<br />
Kumon centre, to ensure they gain maximum benefit from the year of<br />
learning ahead. For more information, contact one of the established<br />
centres on the telephone number quoted on our advert (page 15).<br />
This autumn at Little Angel Theatre enjoy<br />
Emily Rising, a brand new story perfect for<br />
children and young people aged 7 and up.<br />
Emily wakes up one bright autumn morning to find that her feet can’t touch the ground,<br />
and no one can understand why. To everyone’s surprise<br />
Emily keeps rising higher and higher. From sleeping<br />
upside-down on her ceiling and flying above her school<br />
playground, to soaring over a starry-skied London, Emily’s<br />
adventure is just beginning. Emily discovers a world that<br />
looks completely different.<br />
Emily Rising runs from 10 September until 20 November.<br />
Find out more and book your tickets at<br />
www.littleangeltheatre.com or call our Box Office on<br />
020 7226 1787. Presented by Little Angel Theatre & Goblin.<br />
The countryside comes to town<br />
for Countryside Live<br />
Have your kids ever wondered how a sheep gets sheared? Or how<br />
a horse has his horseshoes made? Head along to Countryside Live<br />
on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September at Leyton Marsh for<br />
this spectacular family friendly event which brings a piece of the<br />
countryside into London.<br />
There’s a whole host of fantastic activities on offer, from watching<br />
a traditional blacksmith, to willow weaving or get up close to farm<br />
animals, otters, bats, snakes and other creepy crawlies. Watch<br />
arena displays including the sheep show, ferret racing and falconry<br />
displays or get creative with have-a-go craft activities and make<br />
your own bird seed feeder or a sculpture from recycled materials.<br />
It’s the perfect day out for all the family to have fun and learn more<br />
about the countryside, plus when you decide it’s time for a break<br />
you can enjoy something to eat from one of the food stalls and the<br />
East End Women’s Institute who’ll be serving delicious cakes.<br />
The event is FREE for children up to 16 years and just £5 for<br />
adults, or £7 for a two day pass.<br />
For further information go to visitleevalley.org.uk/whatson or<br />
call 03000 030 610.<br />
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Finchley Music School Was Established<br />
Nearly 10 Years Ago And Many Hundreds Of<br />
Pupils From The Area Have Benefited From<br />
The Tuition They Provide.<br />
They specialise in group music tuition of piano, guitar and vocals. As<br />
Finchley Music School founder, Chris McGinity explains, “Children<br />
are very used to learning in groups. They do it all day at school, and<br />
may well have other lessons outside school where the tuition is also<br />
in groups, anything from dance or drama to ski-ing. The approach<br />
works well when the teachers have had proper training, something<br />
that all the teachers at Finchley Music School have had.<br />
PINBOARD<br />
To find out more, please call on 0845 638 0767 or check their<br />
website, www.finchleymusicschool.co.uk<br />
Camden Town & East Finchley Youth FC<br />
Camden Town & East Finchley Youth FC<br />
has established U10-U13 teams heading into<br />
the 2016/17 season holding training in East<br />
Finchley and Hampstead. Scott Cole, says<br />
“Our club focuses on technique, fitness and<br />
providing a guidance on nutrition.”<br />
Oscar Fullone, goes on to say “Our aim is<br />
provide a solid foundation for children to<br />
develop through team play whilst learning<br />
how to be graceful in defeat and humble in victory.” Although only a<br />
new club, the owners and players alike are ready to show North London<br />
teams how technique, skill & fitness wins through in football.<br />
If you would like to find out more about the club, please contact<br />
Hazel via email at hazel@camdentownyouthfc.com or go to their<br />
website: www.camdentownyouthfc.com<br />
PERFORM X - WEEKLY STREET & HIP HOP CLASSES<br />
Fresh, modern, exciting and exhilarating, Perform X is the<br />
children’s dance class you’ve been waiting for.<br />
Especially developed for 6-12 year olds, these unique high-energy weekly sessions<br />
in Crouch End, Primrose Hill and Swiss Cottage are designed to build children’s<br />
coordination, boost their confidence and give them a new way to get fit and have fun.<br />
Using original street and hip-hop music and led by professionally trained and highly<br />
experienced teachers, the classes include a mix of lively games, fun physical activities<br />
and cool easy-to-follow moves especially formulated for boys and girls to enjoy.<br />
With infectious dance tracks and an electrifying performance of a choreographed piece<br />
at the end of term, Perform X is the perfect outlet for your child’s natural vitality and<br />
guaranteed to leave them buzzing with excitement every week.<br />
To try a FREE, no-obligation session in Crouch End, Primrose Hill or Swiss Cottage,<br />
simply call 020 7255 9120 or visit www.perform.org.uk/x<br />
For more information please contact: Company: Perform X ● Phone: 020 7255 9120 ●<br />
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APOLLO THEATRE<br />
SHAFTSBURY AVENUE<br />
Box Office: 03303 334 809<br />
21 Oct – 29 Jan<br />
Peter Pan Goes Wrong<br />
Once again the members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama<br />
Society battle against technical hitches, flying mishaps and<br />
cast disputes. Will they ever make it to Neverland? Ages 8+<br />
ARTHOUSE CROUCH END<br />
Box Office: www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk<br />
18 Sep<br />
Christian Lee’s Family Magic Show<br />
Hot from performing on Britain’s Got Talent the<br />
brilliant Christian Lee returns to entertain you, with his unique<br />
brand of comedy magic for the whole family. Ages 3+<br />
ARTSDEPOT NORTH FINCHLEY<br />
Box Office: 020 8369 5454 www.artsdepot.co.uk<br />
11 Sep Comedy Club 4 Kids<br />
See some of the best stand-ups and sketch acts from<br />
the international circuit do their thing for an audience<br />
of children and their families… but without the rude<br />
bits! Ages 6+<br />
18 Sep The Girl and the Giraffe<br />
Charming puppetry, an enchanting soundscape and<br />
beautiful storytelling combine in this sensitive show<br />
about wellbeing and friendship, told from a child’s<br />
perspective. Ages 3-6.<br />
25 Sep The Emperor’s New Clothes<br />
Populated with puppets, music and song, this inventive<br />
and energetic production is told in true Stuff and<br />
Nonsense style, with unending energy, great storytelling<br />
and, as always, a show for all the family. Ages 3+<br />
2 Oct<br />
Rapunzel and the Tower of Doom<br />
Theatre of Widdershins have taken this Grimm tale right<br />
back to its dark roots, teased out the tangles and styled it<br />
into a beautifully coiffured hair piece! The show promises<br />
plenty of body, volume and loads of highlights.<br />
8 Oct Why the Whales Came<br />
Multi-award-winning performer and storyteller Danyah<br />
Miller vividly brings to life another enchanting tale by<br />
Michael Morpurgo. Ages 7+<br />
9 Oct No Man is an Island<br />
A fascinating duet where one dancer’s body supports<br />
the other throughout, so his feet never come into contact<br />
with the ground. Ages 6+<br />
Tetris<br />
A piece of dance theatre for children based on the<br />
eponymous computer game of strategy and fun. Ages 6+<br />
16 Oct Jack and the Beans Talk<br />
Charming and inventive with plenty of interaction, an<br />
enormous beanstalk, bags of gold and a smelly old<br />
giant, Jack and the Beans Talk is a cautionary tale about<br />
what might happen if you throw things out of the<br />
window! Ages 3-7.<br />
19 – 20 Oct Mirror Mirror<br />
Oily Cart returns with Mirror Mirror, a brand new immersive<br />
adventure for children and young people with autism or<br />
complex disabilities. Ages 3+<br />
ARTS THEATRE WC2<br />
Box Office: 020 7836 8463<br />
22 – 30 Oct The Giant’s Loo Roll<br />
Watch out for some frightened sheep, lots of excited children<br />
and a fantastic amount of toilet paper in this rip roaring new<br />
musical by TaleGate Theatre Productions.<br />
OFFICE<br />
CHICKENSHED SOUTHGATE<br />
Box Office: 020 8292 9222 www.chickenshed.org.uk<br />
9 Sep – 19 Oct Tales from the Shed<br />
(Selected dates) Enjoy a vibrant, interactive theatre show that<br />
is perfect for young children. The shows are informal, lively and<br />
amazingly engaging as the performers and audience share the<br />
same space. Children are always encouraged to make a lot of<br />
noise and to make the story happen. Ages 0-6.<br />
HALF MOON YOUNG PEOPLE’S<br />
THEATRE E1<br />
Box Office: 020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk<br />
24 Sep Monstersaurus!<br />
From the creators of Aliens Love Underpants, this<br />
energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem<br />
will delight the whole family – with original music and<br />
plenty of audience participation. Ages 3-7.<br />
8 Oct Orion and the Dark<br />
Join Orion on an adventure as he faces his biggest fear and<br />
finds out it’s friendly. Based on the book by Emma Yarlett,<br />
this is a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and<br />
overcoming your fears. Ages 3+<br />
15 Oct Penguinpig<br />
A cautionary tale told through puppetry offering a fun-filled<br />
show about the internet that is both educational and highly<br />
entertaining. Ages 3-8.<br />
22 Oct Cake<br />
A brand new, intimate object-theatre show for children<br />
and families from Whalley Range All Stars - an innovative<br />
company renowned for their imaginative performances.<br />
Ages 4+<br />
JACKSONS LANE N6<br />
Box Office: 020 8341 4421 www.jacksonslane.org.uk<br />
14 – 18 Sep The Hogwallops<br />
Thrillingly spectacular circus skills blend seamlessly with<br />
physical comedy, theatrical storytelling and slapstick in this<br />
colourful, loud and funny dramatisation of the domestic<br />
adventures of a chaotic family of misfits. Ages 3+<br />
KINGS PLACE N1<br />
Box Office: 020 7520 1490 www.kingsplace.co.uk<br />
10 Sep Nick Cope<br />
Nick Cope’s family performances are legendary! If you<br />
haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows before, go and<br />
find out what you’ve been missing.<br />
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE<br />
WC2H<br />
Box Office: 020 7734 2222<br />
www.leicestersquaretheatre.com<br />
7 – 10 Sep<br />
West End Magic Presents...<br />
A series of one man shows featuring some of the best<br />
magicians in the UK direct from the Edinburgh festival. Ages 5+<br />
LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE N1<br />
Box Office: 020 7226 1787<br />
www.littleangeltheatre.com<br />
10 Sep – 20 Nov Emily Rising<br />
Emily wakes up one bright autumn morning to find that her<br />
feet can’t touch the ground, and no one can understand why.<br />
To everyone’s surprise Emily keeps rising higher and higher.<br />
She’s not scared at all – it’s fun being high up. But she’s not<br />
coming down… Ages 7+.<br />
17 Sep – 20 Nov Let’s Fly<br />
Emily has a secret; she knows how to fly and she wants<br />
you to come on an adventure with her. Hold her hand and<br />
soar over cities, float above oceans and glide across mountains.<br />
You’ve never seen the whole world until you’ve sat on<br />
top of a cloud. Ages 2-6.<br />
LYRIC HAMMERSMITH<br />
Box Office: 020 8741 6850 www.lyric.co.uk<br />
10 Sep Christopher Nibble<br />
The guinea pigs of Dandeville love munching dandelion leaves<br />
so much that slowly but surely dandelions are disappearing<br />
from all over town. With just one dandelion<br />
left will this plucky little guinea pig have the flower<br />
power to save the day? Ages 2-7.<br />
17 Sep The Girl and the Giraffe<br />
One day whilst Girl is playing in her garden, she spots<br />
something peculiar on the other side of the fence. Climbing up<br />
as high as she can, she is surprised when she comes<br />
face to face with... Giraffe! Follow their friendship in this<br />
uplifting show. Ages 3-6.<br />
24 Sep Jack and the Beans Talk<br />
When Jack swaps his cow for some magic beans, there is<br />
a whispering in the breeze and a giant rumble in the sky.<br />
Charming and inventive with an enormous beanstalk,<br />
bags of gold and a smelly old giant. Ages 3-7.<br />
1 Oct<br />
The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon<br />
Some pretty odd ideas are floating around Paul’s street.<br />
But Paul is the one with the oddest idea of all. He thinks<br />
that the moon is a big hole in the sky and he’s going to<br />
climb into it! Ages 5-11.<br />
8 Oct The Ugly Duckling<br />
What would you do if you hatched out of an egg only to<br />
discover you looked nothing like your family? This is the<br />
story of a little bird who sets off on an adventure to find<br />
out who he is. Ages 4-10.<br />
15 Oct Chicken Licken<br />
This one-person show is a trilogy of classic tales from the<br />
Ladybird books - Chicken Licken, The Little Red Hen and The<br />
Fox and the Hen told with shadow and rod puppetry. Ages 3-8.<br />
LYRIC SHAFTSBURY AVENUE<br />
Box Office: 03303 334 812<br />
Until 8 Jan The Gruffalo<br />
Based on the award winning book by Julia Donaldson and<br />
Axel Scheffler this production continues to entertain<br />
audiences worldwide, bringing everyone’s favourite<br />
furry monster to life on stage.<br />
MILLFIELD THEATRE N18<br />
Box Office: 020 8807 6680<br />
www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk<br />
17 Sep The Chris & Pui Show -<br />
“Show Me Show Me”<br />
Catch the ‘Gingerbread Man’, marvel at the ‘Ugly Duckling’<br />
becoming a beautiful swan and oooh and aaah as Miss<br />
Mouse attempts to zoom zoom zoom to the cheesy moon<br />
with her rocket.<br />
25 Oct The Lion, the Witch<br />
and the Wardrobe<br />
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is a timeless classic that<br />
children cherish and adults adore. This brand new production<br />
promises all of the thrills and excitement you would expect<br />
from such an enduring epic. Ages 4+<br />
30 Oct The Nutcracker<br />
One of the best-loved ballets, this enchanting tale centres on<br />
Clara and her nutcracker doll that magically transforms into a<br />
princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince and Clara<br />
combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a<br />
wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.<br />
THE 02 GREENWICH<br />
Box Office: 08448 560 202<br />
15 – 25 Sep Marvel Universe Live!<br />
Marvel families unite! For the first time ever, iconic Marvel<br />
Super Heroes and villains will be brought to life in a<br />
spectacular live action family arena show.<br />
Your family<br />
theatre guide...<br />
PEACOCK THEATRE HOLBORN<br />
Box Office: 020 7863 8222 www.sadlerswells.com<br />
20 Sep – 8 Oct Cirque Éloize: iD<br />
Canadian contemporary circus crew Cirque Éloize blast back<br />
into the West End with the smash-hit iD, a show high on<br />
daring stunts, theatricality, dazzling acrobatics and fun.<br />
THE PLACE, WC1<br />
Box Office: www.theplace.org.uk<br />
28 Sep – 15 Oct Fagin’s Twist<br />
Fagin’s Twist is the untold story of a notorious, complex<br />
and perhaps misunderstood villain. It imagines the story of<br />
Fagin’s youth, driven by greed and ambition in the face of<br />
overwhelming poverty. Ages 8+<br />
PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE W1D<br />
Box Office: 08444 825 151<br />
Aladdin Until 11 Feb<br />
Featuring the timeless songs from the classic film<br />
including A Whole New World, Friend Like Me and Arabian<br />
Nights along with new music written for the<br />
production, Aladdin is an extraordinary theatrical event you<br />
will want to be amongst the first to experience. Ages 6+<br />
SADLER’S WELLS THEATRE EC1R<br />
Box Office: 020 7863 8000 www.sadlerswells.com<br />
13 – 15 Oct The Tempest<br />
Immerse yourself in a magical world. Birmingham Royal<br />
Ballet’s Artistic Director David Bintley’s new ballet conjures<br />
Prospero’s magical isle from Shakespeare’s late masterpiece<br />
into a spellbinding new work of ballet theatre.<br />
SOUTHBANK CENTRE SE1<br />
Box Office: 020 7960 4200<br />
11 Sep Tales from the Shed<br />
Enjoy a vibrantly interactive theatre show designed for<br />
young children. There is no edge of the stage, just a single<br />
inclusive space where everyone joins in a dramatic dialogue<br />
with everyone else. Ages 1-6.<br />
THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE,<br />
WC2B<br />
Box Office: 08444 122 707<br />
Until 7 Jan<br />
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<br />
Roald Dahl’s deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket<br />
and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka. Charlie wins<br />
a golden ticket to the Wonka Chocolate Factory. Ages 5+<br />
UNICORN SE1<br />
Box Office: 020 7645 0560<br />
7 Sep – 18 Nov The Duke<br />
This show playfully mixes fantasy and reality, taking<br />
audiences on an imaginative and touching journey<br />
which gently challenges us to consider our priorities<br />
in a world full of crisis. Ages 8+<br />
13 Sep – 21 Nov<br />
The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark<br />
Plop is a Baby Barn Owl, fat, fluffy with knackety knees.<br />
Because he is afraid of the dark, his exasperated mother<br />
sends him on several missions to find out more about<br />
night time. Will Plop learn to embrace the dark? Ages 2-6.<br />
24 Sep – 21 Oct<br />
Jason and the Argonauts<br />
On his epic quest, Jason meets deranged kings,<br />
horrific harpies, sinister sirens and a host of fearsome<br />
challenges. Does he have what it takes to be a hero, and<br />
bring the Golden Fleece back home? Ages 6-12.<br />
22 Oct Tetris<br />
A show about fitting in and doing your own thing and it asks<br />
you not how you can fit in with the world, but how you can<br />
change the world to fit in with who you are. Ages 6+<br />
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Broomfield School’s Transition Guide for Parents<br />
If your child is aged 9 or over it is likely that<br />
you are already starting to think about<br />
the next steps in their education and<br />
moving from primary school to the right<br />
secondary school for them. A 2015 study<br />
by UCL highlighted the top concerns for<br />
parents when thinking about the transition<br />
to secondary.<br />
● The quality of teaching<br />
● Bullying and safety<br />
● Homework<br />
● Making friends<br />
At Broomfield we are very aware of these<br />
concerns and work with pupils, parents<br />
and primary schools to ensure that our new<br />
pupils joining us in September do so with<br />
confidence and quickly settle into their new<br />
environment.<br />
We place great emphasis on the quality<br />
of our teaching. We know that it must be<br />
of the highest quality. Our teachers therefore<br />
have the correct vision, work hard, buy into<br />
training constantly to improve their practice<br />
and enjoy their work with their classes.<br />
Staff and pupils work proactively together<br />
to ensure that bullying and safety are not<br />
issues within the school. We<br />
have for instance successfully<br />
trained pupils as Peer and<br />
Anti-bullying mentors.<br />
Pupils feel safe because,<br />
in the words of one pupil,<br />
‘everyone is friendly and staff are<br />
approachable’.” Ofsted 2015. Pupils<br />
are supported through activities at their<br />
Induction and during Tutor time to build new<br />
friendships, which they quickly establish.<br />
We implement a homework timetable<br />
for all our year groups, ensuring that pupils<br />
get the right amount of homework across<br />
all subjects and throughout the year. As they<br />
are now older they will receive more than<br />
they are used to at primary school, but they<br />
are supported through a gradual process of<br />
transition so that they are able comfortably<br />
to cope and gain the full benefits of good<br />
homework.<br />
Broomfield is a small, family school which<br />
means it is easy for pupils to get to know us<br />
and for us to get to know them. We look at<br />
each pupil as an individual ensuring<br />
that we are meeting their specific<br />
needs – something that is not<br />
always possible in larger schools.<br />
Pupils are also therefore able to<br />
make good friendships easily.<br />
We recognise that every family is<br />
looking for specific things when it comes<br />
to choosing a secondary school, and not<br />
every school is right for every child. We have<br />
something very special to offer your child and<br />
therefore invite you to visit Broomfield School<br />
either at our Open Evening on 4th October at<br />
6pm, or one of our Coffee Mornings. Come<br />
and be part of our success.<br />
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OPEN DAY DIRECTORY<br />
NORTH LONDON<br />
OPEN DAY DIRECTORY 2016<br />
Information in this section was correct at the time of publishing. However, we recommend that you verify information with schools before visiting.<br />
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO. WEBSITE AGE DATES<br />
BARNET www.barnet.gov.uk/school-admissions Tel: 020 8359 7651<br />
Ashmole Academy Cecil Road, Southgate, N14 5RJ 020 8361 2703 www.ashmoleacademy.org 11–18<br />
Secondary Transfer Evening - Wednesday 5th<br />
October 2016<br />
Bishop Douglass Catholic Hamilton Road, East Finchley, N2 0SQ 020 8444 5211 www.bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 29 Sept 5.30-8.30pm.<br />
Christ’s College Finchley East End Road, Finchley, N2 0SE 020 8349 3581<br />
Dwight School London<br />
(independent)<br />
East Barnet Academy<br />
www.christchurchcollegefinchley.<br />
org.uk<br />
6 Friern Barnet Lane, London N11 3LX 020 8920 0600 www.dwightlondon.org 3–18<br />
Chestnut Grove, East Barnet,<br />
Herts EN4 8PU<br />
11–18 Contact school<br />
Open Evening:<br />
Upper School 13 Oct 10.30am - 12.30pm.<br />
Lower School 11 Oct 10.30am - 12.30pm.<br />
020 8344 2100 www.eastbarnet.barnet.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 19 Sept at 6-8.30pm.<br />
Finchley Catholic High Woodside Lane, N12 8TA 020 8445 0105 http://finchley.fluencycms.co.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 13 Sept at 5.30 -8.30pm.<br />
Friern Barnet Hemington Avenue, N11 3LS 020 8368 2777 www.friern.barnet.sch.uk 11–16 Open Evening: 14 Sept at 5.30-8pm.<br />
Hasmonean High for Boys Holders Hill Road, Hendon, NW4 1NA 020 8203 1411 www.hasmonean.co.uk/ 11–18 Open Evening: 20th Sept 6.30 - 8.30pm.<br />
Hasmonean High for Girls 2–4 Page Street, Mill Hill, NW7 2EU 020 8203 4294 www.hasmonean.co.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 19th Sept 6.30 - 8.30pm.<br />
Hendon Golders Rise, Hendon, NW4 2HP 020 8202 9004 www.hendonschool.co.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 14 Sept 5.30-8pm.<br />
JCoSS, Jewish<br />
Community School<br />
Castlewood Road, New Barnet EN4 9GE 020 8344 2220 www.jcoss.org 11–18<br />
Open Evening: Thursday 29th September from<br />
5.45pm to 9.00pm)<br />
London Academy Spur Road, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 8DE 020 8238 1100 www.londonacademy.org.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 20 Sept 6-8.30pm.<br />
Mill Hill County High Worcester Crescent, Mill Hill, NW7 4LL 0844 477 2424 www.mhchs.org.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 22 Sept 3-9pm. Final admission 7.30pm<br />
Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ High Street, Barnet, Herts EN5 5RR 020 8449 2984 www.qegschool.org.uk 11–18<br />
Open Evening: Thursday 15th September 6pm -<br />
8.30pm – Final admission 8pm<br />
Queen Elizabeth’s School<br />
Barnet<br />
Queen’s Road, Barnet, EN5 4DQ 020 8441 4646 www.qebarnet.co.uk 11–18 Already had Open Event<br />
St Andrew the Apostle<br />
Greek Orthodox School<br />
St Anthony's School for Girls<br />
North London Business Park, Brunswick<br />
Road, N11 1BF<br />
Ivy House, North End Road, Hampstead<br />
NW11<br />
020 3195 5444 www.standrewtheapostle.org.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 3 Oct 6.30-8.30pm<br />
020 3869 3070 www.stanthonysgirls.co.uk<br />
Open mornings 24th September, 8th October and<br />
12th November 10am – 12pm<br />
St James’ Catholic High Great Strand, Colindale, NW9 5PE 020 8358 2800 www.st-james.barnet.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 8 Sept 6 - 8.30pm.<br />
St Mary’s & St John’s CE<br />
School<br />
St Michael’s Catholic<br />
Grammar<br />
Bennett House, Sunningfields Road,<br />
Hendon, NW4 4QR<br />
020 8202 0026 www.smsj.barnet.sch.uk 4–18 Open Evening: 28 Sept, 6 to 8.30pm<br />
Nether Street, N12 7NJ 020 8446 2256 www.st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk 11–18 Already had Open Event<br />
The Archer Academy 3 Beaumont Close, Bishops Avenue, N2 0GA 0208 3654 110 www.thearcheracademy.org.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 5 Oct 5.30 - 9pm.<br />
The Compton School Summers Lane, N12 0QG 020 8368 1783 www.thecompton.org.uk 11–16 Open Evening: 6 Oct 5-8.30pm.<br />
The Henrietta Barnet Central Square, NW11 7BN 020 8458 8999 www.hbschool.org.uk 11–18 Already had Open Event<br />
The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane, N20 8AZ 020 8445 9205 www.thetotteridgeacademy.co.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 3 Oct 5.30 - 7.30pm.<br />
Whitefield School Claremont Road, Cricklewood, NW2 1TR 020 8455 4114 www.whitefield.barnet.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 28 Sept 4.30-8pm<br />
Wren Academy Hilton Avenue, Finchley, N12 9HB 020 8492 6000 www.wrenacademy.org 11–18 Open Evening: 28 Sept 5.30 - 8pm.<br />
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FOCUS ON SCHOOLS<br />
A stimulating, world-class Dwight education begins at age two<br />
and features personalised learning in small classes, with wrap<br />
around care for busy parents. This leads to our Lower and<br />
Upper School International Baccalaureate Programmes.<br />
For more information please contact:<br />
admissions@dwightlondon.org<br />
or 020 8920 0634<br />
Oror attend one of our Open House Sessions:<br />
Lower School ages 2-11, Tuesday, 11th October 10.30am–12.30pm<br />
Upper School ages 11-18, Thursday, 13th October 10.30am–12.30pm<br />
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CAMDEN www.camden.gov.uk/admissions Tel: 020 7974 1625<br />
Acland Burghley School Burghley Road, NW5 1UJ 020 7485 8515 www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk 11–18<br />
Camden School for Girls Sandall Road, NW5 2DB 020 7485 3414 www.camdengirls.camden.sch.uk 11–18<br />
Hampstead School Westbere Road, NW2 3RT 020 7794 8133 www.hampsteadschool.org.uk 11–18<br />
Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill, NW3 2BQ 020 7267 0975 www.haverstock.camden.sch.uk 11–18<br />
La Sainte Union Catholic<br />
Secondary<br />
Maria Fidelis Convent<br />
School (Lower)<br />
Highgate Road, NW5 1RP 020 7428 4600 www.lasainteunion.org.uk 11–18<br />
Open evenings: 26 and 28 September, 6.00pm to<br />
8.00pm. Open mornings: 27 to 29 September,<br />
9.00 to 10.30am<br />
Open Mornings: 14 &16 Sept 9-11am.<br />
Open Evening 19 Sept 6-8pm.<br />
Open Mornings: 20, 27 Sept and 4 - 11 Oct & 18 Oct<br />
9am-10.45am. Opening Evening: 22 Sept 6 - 7.30pm.<br />
Open Mornings: 29 September, 11 and 19 October,<br />
9.30 to 11.15am. Open Evening: Wednesday 5 October,<br />
5.00 to 7.00pm<br />
Open evenings: Thursday 22nd September 4.00pm-<br />
7.00pm. Open afternoons Wednesday 28th September<br />
2.00pm-3.30pm and Thursday 6th October<br />
2.00pm-3.30pm.<br />
North Gower Street, NW1 2HR 020 7387 2359 www.mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk 11–18 Every Tuesday morning at Gower Street, 9am-10.30am<br />
Parliament Hill School Highgate Road, NW5 1RL 020 7485 7077 www.parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk 11–18<br />
Regent High School Charrington Street, NW1 1RX 020 7387 0126 www.regenthighschool.org.uk 11–18<br />
UCL Academy Adelaide Road, London NW3 3AQ 020 7449 3080 www.uclacademy.co.uk 11–18<br />
Open Evening: Thursday 29 September 5.00 to 7.30pm<br />
Open Mornings: 4, 5 and 6 October, 9.00 to 11.00am<br />
Open Evening: Tuesday 4 October 4.30 to 7.30pm. Open<br />
Mornings: Every Wednesday throughout the year and<br />
19 September, 7, 11, 20 October, 9.00 to 10.30am<br />
Open Evening: Tuesday 27 September 3:30pm - 5:30pm.<br />
Open Mornings: Tuesday 4 & 11 October 11:15am - 1:00pm<br />
University College School<br />
Senior School, Frognal, Hampstead,<br />
NW3 6XH<br />
020 7435 2215 www.ucs.org.uk 3–18 Open Evenings: 13, 19 & 22 Sept 5-7pm.<br />
William Ellis School Highgate Road, London NW5 1RN 020 7267 9346 www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk 11–18<br />
Open Evening: 29 Sept 6-8pm<br />
Open Mornings: 4, 5 6 Oct 9-10.30am.<br />
ENFIELD www.enfield.gov.uk/admissions Tel: 020 8379 1000<br />
Alperton Community School Bell Lane, Enfield, EN3 5PA 020 8443 3113 www.arkjohnkeatsacademy.org 4–16<br />
Open Evening: Wednesday 30th September& 14 October<br />
6:00-7:15pm & 6th, 20th & 22nd October 9:00-10:15am<br />
Aylward Academy<br />
Windmill Road, Edmonton, London<br />
N18 1NB<br />
020 8803 1738 www.aylwardacademy.org Open Evening: 26 Sept 5.30pm.<br />
Bishop Stopford’s CE Brick Lane, Enfield, EN1 3PU 020 8804 1906 www.bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 27 Sept 6pm.<br />
Broomfield School Wilmer Way, Southgate, N14 7HY 020 8368 4710 www.broomfieldschool.co.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 4 Oct, 6pm<br />
Chace Community Churchbury Lane, Enfield, EN1 3HQ 020 8363 7321 www.chace.enfield.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 5 Oct, 5.15pm<br />
Edmonton County (Lower)<br />
Little Bury Street, Edmonton,<br />
N9 9JZ<br />
020 8360 3158 www.edmontoncounty.co.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 13 Oct 5.30pm.<br />
Enfield County (Lower) Rosemary Avenue, Enfield, EN2 0SP 020 8363 9934 www.enfieldcs.enfield.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 10 Oct 6.30<br />
Enfield Grammar (Upper) Market Place, Enfield, EN2 6LN 020 8363 1095 www.enfieldgrammar.com 11–18 Open Evening: 10 Oct, 5.30pm<br />
Heron Hall Academy<br />
51 Nightingale Road, Edmonton<br />
N9 8BF<br />
020 8443 9631 www.heronhallacademy.org.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 19 Oct 5.30pm<br />
Highlands 148 Worlds End Lane, N21 1QQ 020 8370 1100 www.highlands.enfield.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 17 Oct, 6pm<br />
Kingsmead Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ 020 8351 5000 www.kingsmeadschool.org 11–18 Open Evening: 22 Sept, 5.30pm<br />
Lea Valley High School<br />
& Sports College<br />
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW 0199 2763 666 www.lvhs.org.uk Open Evening: 6 Oct, 6pm<br />
Nightingale Academy Turin Road, Edmonton, N9 8DQ 020 8443 8500 www.nightingaleacademy.org Open morning only 29 Sept 9.15 - 10.15<br />
Oasis Academy Enfield<br />
Kinetic Crescent Innova Park,<br />
Mollison Avenue, Enfield, EN3 7XH<br />
0199 2655 400 www.oasisacademyenfield.org Open Evening: 12 Oct<br />
Oasis Academy Hadley South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX 020 8804 6946 www.oasisacademyhadley.org Open Evening: 21 Sept 5.30pm.<br />
Palmers Green High School<br />
(Independent)<br />
104 Hoppers Road, N21 3LJ 020 8886 1135 www.pghs.co.uk 3–16<br />
Open Morning: Saturday 8th<br />
October 2016 10am - 12noon<br />
St Anne’s Catholic High<br />
School for Girls (Lower)<br />
50 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6EL 0208 366 0514 www.st-annes.enfield.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 3 Oct, 6pm<br />
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Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School<br />
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ is a single-sex, independent day school<br />
offering an enthusiastic, positive and challenging learning environment<br />
for creative and inquisitive pupils.<br />
Our Pre-Prep school, located in the leafy St Albans countryside, provides 72 boys aged<br />
between 5 and 7 years old, with a safe and secure environment in which they can thrive.<br />
The Prep school has been the top performing boys’ school in the KS2 Parent Power League<br />
Tables for the last seven years. It has also won the Sunday Times Preparatory School of the<br />
Year twice, in 2006 and 2011 – one of only two schools, and the only boys’ prep, to do so.<br />
Habs Boys’ 2016 GCSE results were the highest on record, with 95.4% of boys achieving<br />
A*/A grades. Highlights from this exceptional performance included the A* grade being<br />
awarded to over 91% of entrants in Mathematics, alongside 85% across the three sciences.<br />
We produce confident and self-motivated young men who are fully prepared<br />
for the challenges of the future.<br />
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ENFIELD (continued)<br />
St Anne’s Catholic High<br />
School for Girls (Upper)<br />
Oakthorpe Road, Palmers Green,<br />
N13 5TY<br />
020 8886 2165 www.st-annes.enfield.sch.uk 11–18 Contact the school<br />
St Ignatius College Turkey Street, Enfield, EN1 4NP 0199 2717 835 www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 11 Oct, 6.15pm<br />
Southgate Sussex Way, Cockfosters, EN4 0BL 020 8449 9583 www.southgate.enfield.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 6 Oct, 5.45pm<br />
The Latymer School Haselbury Road, Edmonton, N9 9TN 020 8807 4037 www.latymer.co.uk Already taken place. Contact school directly<br />
Winchmore<br />
Laburnum Grove, Winchmore Hill,<br />
N21 3HS<br />
020 8360 7773 www.winchmore.enfield.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 28 Sept, 6.30pm<br />
HACKNEY www.learningtrust.co.uk/schools/admissions_and_transfers Tel: 020 8820 7397<br />
Cardinal Pole Catholic<br />
School (Lower)<br />
Clapton Girls’ Academy<br />
Morning Lane, Hackney, E9 6LG 020 8985 5150 www.cardinalpole.co.uk 11–19<br />
Laura Place, Lower Clapton Road,<br />
E5 0RB<br />
020 8985 6641 www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk 11–19<br />
Hackney New School 1–9 Downham Road, N1 5AA www.hackneynewschool.org<br />
Open Evening: Thursday 29th Sept 5:00pm-8:00pm.<br />
Open Mornings: 3rd October -14th October<br />
9:00am-10:30am<br />
Open Mornings: 22nd & 27th Sept, 5th &<br />
11th Oct 9.15am.<br />
Open Evening: 4th Oct 5 - 7.30pm<br />
By appointment only. Please, email<br />
info@hackneynewschool.org or call 0207 617 7181<br />
Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace, E2 8LS 020 7739 7324 www.haggerston.hackney.sch.uk 11–19 Contact school<br />
Lubavitch Senior Girls’<br />
School<br />
Mossbourne Community<br />
Academy<br />
Mossbourne Victoria Park<br />
Academy<br />
107–115 Stamford Hill, N16 5RP 020 8800 0022 www.lubavitchseniorgirls.com TBC please check website<br />
Downs Park Road, Hackney, E5 8JY 020 8525 5200 www.mossbourne.hackney.sch.uk 11–19 Open Evening: 22 September 2016- 4:30pm-8pm<br />
Victoria Park Road, E9 7HD 020 8525 5200 www.mossbourne.hackney.sch.uk 11–19 TBC please check website<br />
Our Lady’s Convent High<br />
School<br />
6–16 Amhurst Park, London N16 5AF 020 8800 2158 www.ourladys.hackney.sch.uk 11–19<br />
Skinners’ Academy Woodberry Grove, London N4 1SY 020 8800 7411 www.skinnersacademy.org.uk 11–19<br />
Open Evening: 20th September 2016, 4.00pm - 7.30pm.<br />
Open Mornings: 19th - 30th September 2016,<br />
9.00am - 10.30am<br />
Open Evenings: 21st Sept 4.30 - 6.30pm. 5th Oct 5 - 7pm.<br />
4th Oct 9 - 10am.<br />
Stoke Newington School<br />
and Sixth Form<br />
Clissold Road, Hackney, N16 9EX 020 7241 9600 www.sns.hackney.sch.uk 11–19<br />
Open Evening: 19 Sept 5-7.30pm.<br />
Open Mornings: 26 - 27 Sept 9.40 - 10.50am<br />
The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street, Hackney, E2 8BA 020 7749 5240<br />
www.bridgeacademy.hackney.<br />
sch.uk<br />
11–18<br />
Open Mornings: 29 Sept & 6 Oct 9am;<br />
Open Evening: 15 Sept 4.30-7.30pm.<br />
The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row, Hackney, E9 6EA 020 8525 5440 www.thecityacademy.org TBC please check website<br />
The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EY 020 7275 1500 www.petcheyacademy.org.uk 11–19 11th November, 5.30-8pm<br />
The Urswick CE School Paragon Road, Hackney, E9 6NR 020 8985 2430 www.theurswickschool.co.uk 11–16<br />
Open Mornings: Tuesday & Thursday mornings from<br />
Tuesday 13th September to Thursday 13th October.<br />
Tours start at 9am & 10am.<br />
Open Evenings: Tuesday 27th September from<br />
5.30pm to 7.30pm<br />
Yesodey Hatorah Secondary<br />
School for Girls<br />
Egerton Road, Hackney, N16 6UB 020 8802 7501 www.najos.org/schools/yhs/ 11–16 Contact the school to arrange a visit<br />
HARINGEY www.haringey.gov.uk/index/children-families/education Tel: 020 8489 1000<br />
Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens, London N11 2AZ 020 8826 4880 www.apsch.org.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 29th September. 6:00pm - 8:00pm<br />
Fortismere School Tetherdown, London N10 1NE 020 8365 4400 www.fortismere.haringey.sch.uk 11–18 Open Afternoon: 28 Sept<br />
Gladesmore School Crowland Road, London N15 6EB 020 8800 0884 www.gladesmoreitacademy.co.uk 11–16 Open Evening: 28 Sept 5.30 -7.30pm<br />
Greig City Academy High Street, Hornsey, London N8 7NU 020 8609 0100 www.greigcityacademy.co.uk 11–19 Open Evening: 5 Oct 6 - 8pm.<br />
Harris Academy, Tottenham<br />
Technopark, Ashley Road,<br />
Tottenham, N17 9LN<br />
www.harristottenham.org.uk 11–18 TBC please check website<br />
Heartlands High Station Road, Wood Green, N22 7ST 0208 826 1230 www.heartlands.haringey.sch.uk 11–16<br />
Highgate Wood School<br />
Montenotte Road, Crouch End,<br />
London N8 8RN<br />
Open Evening: 22 Sept 5.30 - 8pm. Mornings - 27th<br />
& 29th Sept 8.30 - 10.15am by appointment only,<br />
booking via school website<br />
020 8342 7970 www.hws.haringey.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 13 Oct 6 - 8pm<br />
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HARINGEY (continued)<br />
Hornsey School for Girls Inderwick Road, Crouch End, N8 9JF 020 8348 6191 www.hsg.haringey.sch.uk 11–18<br />
Northumberland Park<br />
Community School<br />
Trulock Road, Tottenham, London<br />
N17 0PG<br />
020 8801 0091<br />
www.northumberlandpark.<br />
haringey.sch.uk<br />
Open Evening: 27th September 5.30 - 7.30pm. Open<br />
Morning: 28th September, 7th & 19th October 9 - 10.30am<br />
11–16 Open Evening: 3 Oct 5.30 -8pm<br />
Park View School West Green Road, N15 3QR 020 8888 1722 www.parkview.haringey.sch.uk 11–16 Open Evening: 6 Oct 6-8pm<br />
Tottenham UTC<br />
Woodside High School<br />
28–48 Northumberland Park,<br />
N17 0TX<br />
White Hart Lane, Wood Green,<br />
N22 5QJ<br />
www.tottenhamutc.co.uk 14–19 TBC please check website<br />
020 8889 6761 www.woodsidehighschool.co.uk 11–16 Open Evening: 20 Sept<br />
ISLINGTON www.islington.gov.uk/admissions Tel: 020 7527 5515<br />
Central Foundation Boys<br />
School<br />
City of London Academy,<br />
Islington<br />
Cowper Street, City Road, EC2A 4SH 020 7253 3741 www.centralfoundationboys.co.uk 11–19<br />
Prebend Street, N1 8PQ 020 7226 8611 www.colai.org.uk 11–16<br />
Open Evening: 22nd September 2016 (6pm – 8pm). Open<br />
Mornings: 29th and 30th September (9:30am – 10:30am)<br />
Open Evening: 27 Sept 4.30-8pm. 29 Sept 5 - 8pm.<br />
13 Oct 5 - 8pm<br />
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson<br />
Language College<br />
Highbury Fields School<br />
for Girls<br />
Donegal Street, N1 9QG 020 7837 0739 www.egaschool.co.uk 11–16 Open Evening: 5 Oct 6-8pm.<br />
Highbury Hill, N5 1AR 020 7288 1888 www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk 11–19 Open Evening: 22 Sept at 5.30-7.30pm.<br />
Highbury Grove School Highbury New Park, N5 2EQ 020 7288 8900 www.highburygrove.islington.sch.uk 11–18 Open Evening: 20 Sept 6-8pm.<br />
Holloway School Hilldrop Road, Islington, N7 0JG 020 7607 5885 www.holloway.islington.sch.uk 11–16 Open Evening: 3 Oct 6-8pm<br />
Islington Arts & Media<br />
School<br />
Mount Carmel RC<br />
Technology College<br />
Turle Road, Tollington Park, N4 3LS 020 7281 5511 www.iamschool.co.uk 11–16<br />
Holland Walk, Duncombe Road,<br />
N19 3EU<br />
020 7281 3536 www.mountcarmel.islington.sch.uk 11–16<br />
St Aloysius College 30 Hornsey Lane, Highgate, N6 5LY 020 7561 7800 www.sta.islington.sch.uk 11–16<br />
St Mary Magdalene<br />
Academy<br />
BRENT<br />
From September until the October half term holiday, parents<br />
are welcome to take a tour with the head teacher whilst<br />
the school is in session. Tours are at 9:30 every Wednesday<br />
morning and there is no need for an appointment. Please<br />
come to the reception on your arrival.<br />
Open Evening: Thursday 29th September &<br />
Thursday 13th October 5 pm- 8pm.<br />
Open mornings: Every Morning from Friday 30th<br />
September to Friday 7th October 9:15am - 10:15am. Friday<br />
14th October to Friday 21st October 9:15am - 10:15am<br />
OpenEvenings: 5 Oct. 5pm. 8th Oct 9:30 - 11:00 am.<br />
Open Mornings: 11, 12, 13 Oct 9:15 - 10:30 am<br />
Liverpool Road, London N7 8PG 020 7697 0123 www.smmacademy.org 4–19 Open Evening: Thursday 6 October: 5.30 to 8pm<br />
Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens, NW10 3ST 020 8838 8700 www.capitalcityacademy.org Already had open day. (196 places)<br />
HARROW<br />
Harrow School<br />
HERTFORDSHIRE<br />
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Girls<br />
School (Independent)<br />
5 High Street, Harrow on the Hill,<br />
Middlesex, HA1 3HP<br />
Aldenham Road Elstree,<br />
Hertfordshire, WD6 3BT<br />
020 8872 8000 www.harrowschool.org.uk<br />
020 8266 2302 www.habsgirls.org.uk 4–18<br />
Open Morning: 5 Nov, 3 Dec, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 March. Book<br />
online www.harrowschool.org.uk/Book-an-Open-Morning<br />
Open Mornings: 29 Sept & 6 Oct 9.30am-11.00am. 9 Nov<br />
9.30am - 11.00am. Open Afternoon: 8 Oct 2pm - 5pm.<br />
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys<br />
School (Independent)<br />
PREP<br />
St John’s Wood<br />
Pre-Preparatory<br />
WESTMINSTER<br />
St Augustine’s C of E<br />
High School<br />
LEYTON<br />
Lammas School & Sports<br />
College<br />
Butterfly Lane, Elstree,<br />
Hertfordshire, WD6 3AF<br />
St John’s Hall, Lord’s Roundabout,<br />
NW8 7NE<br />
KENSINGTON & CHELSEA<br />
01727 873 632 www.habsboys.org.uk 4–18<br />
020 7722 7149 www.sjwpre-prep.org.uk 3–7 Contact the school<br />
Oxford Road, NW6 5SN 020 7328 3434 www.staugustineshigh.org 11–18 Contact the school<br />
150 Seymour Road, Leyton, E10 7LX 020 8988 5860 www.lammas.waltham.sch.uk Contact the school<br />
Please contact the Admissions Office on 020 8266 1700 to<br />
book an appointment.<br />
Chelsea Academy Foundation Lots Road, SW10 0AB 020 7376 3019 www.chelsea-academy-foundation.org Open Evening: 28th Sept 6 -8.30pm<br />
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Little Ones with Big Voices<br />
Grimsdell Pre Prep gets North London singing!<br />
Now in its fourth year, the North London Singing School Festival, hosted by Grimsdell Mill Hill<br />
Pre-preparatory School, took place in March. Three local schools, The Phoenix, Golders Hill<br />
and Aldenham took part, singing songs together and performing in their respective choirs.<br />
The event was organised by Sing Up – an organisation dedicated to providing excellent singing<br />
provision for schools. The idea is to showcase the power of singing and leave us all inspired.<br />
Grimsdell’s singing has gone from strength to strength, culminating in being praised as<br />
‘excellent’ in singing and music by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Grimsdell’s Toffee Bear<br />
Choir has performed at Barnet Music Festival, at the Royal Festival Hall, Birmingham Symphony<br />
Hall and on Classic FM to name a few!<br />
The infant singing festival was a further step to spread singing, and they’re proud to now call<br />
it an annual event. “All the children have a fantastic time,” says Chao Cox, Head of Music at<br />
Grimsdell. “It’s wonderful that we share our singing experience with other schools and bring our<br />
community together.”<br />
Grimsdell Mill Hill Prep School is part of the Mill Hill School Foundation educating children from 3-18.<br />
For more info visit: Grimsdell.org.uk • Millhill.org.uk • Singup.org<br />
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THE 11+ JOURNEY<br />
If your Year 5 child is likely to sit any entrance exams for selective state schools,<br />
it’s time to think seriously about 11+ preparations.<br />
It’s essential to have your child academically assessed at this point. This will allow<br />
you to find out if they are capable of passing against the fierce and constantly<br />
increasing competition for places, and indeed whether they are likely to cope in<br />
a highly academic selective senior school.<br />
To succeed, your child needs to be taught both the 11+ curriculum and the<br />
exam techniques and strategies needed to optimise results. Standard primary<br />
school lessons will not provide adequate preparation. One-to-one tutoring, tutor<br />
groups and holiday workshops can all dramatically boost a child’s knowledge<br />
and their confidence to face the exams.<br />
JK Educate are experts in preparing children for the 11+ exams for state selective<br />
and independent schools and offer academic assessments for all children,<br />
including suitability for the 11+. If you would like more information, contact JK<br />
Educate on 020 3488 0754 or at jkeducate.co.uk<br />
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