http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/list.php?29 EN Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:47:15 +0100 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:47:15 +0100 The Family Room discussion Phorum 5.1.25 60 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527670,528001#msg-528001 nunheadmum The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527670,528001#msg-528001 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:47:15 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527107,527985#msg-527985 Ko The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527107,527985#msg-527985 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:38:53 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,484071,527979#msg-527979 busymum I just wanted to add that I totally under estimated the amount of stress my eldest child was going through when I was heavily pregnant and in those 1st few months with a new baby in the family (she was 22 weeks when new baby arrived). I had just started her at dulwich nursery when I was 37 weeks pregnant, like you had just started maternity leave, thinking she would settle in really easily, she was always very confident and outgoing. But she hated it, cried when we left her etc too much change I guess. Although the staff assured us she was happy most of the time once we'd gone. It took 3/4 months before she really started wanting to go, but now she has made friends and nursery days are a treat day.
I hope it works out for your little one in the babyroom. I really do like Dulwich nursery and would recommend it. they do take the babies into the main room and garden alot, there is lots of singing and dancing and story telling. The activities are right for the age of the toddlers on that particular day (on our days most seems to be about 16/17 months) and you get a full report at the end of the day. My little one has learned so much in 5 months. I like to fact that the babyroom is small with limited capacity, it is homely. I hope I have put your mind at rest and you keep him at nursery, it will be such hard work looking after a new born and toddler 7 days a week, I really relied on my 2 nursery days to have a rest and spend some 121 time with the baby.
I hope he will be OK soon
all the best]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,484071,527979#msg-527979 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:36:13 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527931#msg-527931 Fuschia The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527931#msg-527931 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:56:16 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,517676,527925#msg-527925 kerry.finlay The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,517676,527925#msg-527925 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:51:06 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527903,527903#msg-527903 snowboarder
Suitable for all mums with bumps and babies under one (or not yet walking). 9.30 - 11.30 every friday at St Faiths Hall, North Dulwich. Highly recommended!!]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527903,527903#msg-527903 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:58:12 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523314,527900#msg-527900 Annie Carter The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523314,527900#msg-527900 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:51:27 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527344,527899#msg-527899 Annie Carter The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527344,527899#msg-527899 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:49:27 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527107,527895#msg-527895 Maki
Apparently they don't exist in the country :(]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527107,527895#msg-527895 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:47:06 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527344,527853#msg-527853 Smiler The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527344,527853#msg-527853 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:54:21 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527850,527850#msg-527850 julesh
Both of my children have just started at Ducks this term. My daughter is in the Reception Class and my son who is 2.5 has just started in the Duckling room of the Kindergarten.

Just wondered if there were any other Ducks parents out there with similar aged kids, who fancied getting to know each other/together?

Thanks
Jules]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527850,527850#msg-527850 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:49:32 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523314,527837#msg-527837 nunners85
1. if you use a lascal mini buggy board, does it still fold up ok?

2. do you need to mess about with car seat adapters ever time you attach the car seat to it, or can they stay in place?

any info gratefully received!]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523314,527837#msg-527837 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:25:54 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527535,527836#msg-527836 millsa The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527535,527836#msg-527836 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:25:22 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523481,527818#msg-527818 The Party Belles
Thank you very much for your recommendation. We are so pleased that your daughter enjoyed her party and that you were happy with your Party Belle entertainer Becky (Snow White).

Anybody interested in booking a party please visit our website for more information www.thepartybelles.co.uk or call
07947 669849.

We look forward to making your party an extra special day to remember.

Mari @ The Party Belles]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523481,527818#msg-527818 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:54:24 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523255,527792#msg-527792 BB100 -------------------------------------------------------
> randomv Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > > Isn't that exactly what Haberdashers used to do,
> the whole banding thing - taking the top whatever
> percentage from each band? Interesting to notice
> the massive drop in their results now they've
> stopped doing it. Down from 90% A-C's to 70% in a
> year.


No, Haberdashers used to offer places based on a combination of interview with the parents, interview with the child [b]and[/b] a selection test. It's only in the past few years that they started random allocation over 9 ability bands based on non-verbal reasoning tests - and it's these children that are now taking their GCSEs.

Interestingly, Harris use exactly the same admissions method and their results keep going up. Which I expect is a reflection on the quality of teaching because lots of the best teachers left Askes when they changed their intake policy, whereas Harris continue to recruit talented staff.

Last year Aske's had to change their intake policy again and are now doing distance from school across 9 bands of ability. Lewisham LA really know how to run a good school into the ground.]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523255,527792#msg-527792 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:19:00 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,526047,527791#msg-527791 petrified log
I just wondered if anyone had any recent experience of Mother Goose on Uplands Road or Peckham Rye Asquiths nurseries?

Thanks]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,526047,527791#msg-527791 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:18:10 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523255,527786#msg-527786 BB100 -------------------------------------------------------
I had a look
> around there, and the intake isn't paricularily
> reflective of the area, seemed overwhelmingly
> white and middle-class.


You need to go when all the kids are there - it is a very good mix. And actually the current year 8 is predominately black - maybe becuase Kingsdale creamed off the white kids, (check Kingsdale OFSTED report remarks about their Y7 intake).

OFSTED 2009 Harris Crystal Palace: [i]'The (Harris) academy is ethnically diverse with the largest groups from White British heritage and Caribbean descent. The proportion of students with a first language other than English is well above average. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals is above average. Students are drawn from a wide area across the inner city.'[/i]]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,523255,527786#msg-527786 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:08:02 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527772#msg-527772 Belle
Bumps & Babes
10-12am, Mondays
Goose Green Community Centre
Not aware of age limit but should think not much more than 18 months?
£1.50 donation

Bumps & Babes
9.30-11.30 (I think), Fridays
St Faith's Church Hall, Red Post Hill
0-12 months
£1 donation

Copleston Playgroup
10-12, Tuesdays, Term Time
Copleston Centre, Copleston Rd
Not aware of an age limit (stuff for babies and toddlers)
£1]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527772#msg-527772 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:26:35 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527771#msg-527771 Fuschia
PMs P Rye One 'c club
Weds am bookstart in the tenants hall Bew Court Lordship Lane estate]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527771#msg-527771 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:19:19 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527769#msg-527769 fearnpw1 The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527769#msg-527769 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:17:09 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527760#msg-527760 The Nappy Lady The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527760#msg-527760 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:56:06 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,516984,527714#msg-527714 woofmarkthedog
[b]07939 635662[/b] ( you need to book )

She works M-Fri in the City/ Barbican

But she works on Saturday from home & not far from you

She is a very good cutter of young boys hair & my youngest won't let anyone else near his head

I've tried others BUT she's very good

Otherwise, my eldest boy & I use the excellent Barry road Barbers in East Dulwich, near the Peckham Rye end

[b]W**F[/b]]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,516984,527714#msg-527714 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:24:23 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527107,527707#msg-527707 kristymac1 -------------------------------------------------------
> Only in the holidays, KM


Ahaa - thanks!]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527107,527707#msg-527707 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:01:10 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527698#msg-527698 apenn There are always so many good recommendations for activities on here, and I can't keep track of them all. I only really need activities for Mondays and Fridays, but I figured what the heck, if I'm going to make a schedule for myself I may as well make one for everybody. Attached is the one I've started. I know, it barely scratches the surface.

First sheet is for really local things. Second is for further afield, like day trips. Last one is for general activity related resources.

It's too bad that there isn't a facility on here for shared files so everyone could just update it with their favorite activities. Since there's not, here's what I propose:

Please suggest your favorite activities in the following format so I can just cut and paste:

First please state the day of the week, then
[b]Name of Activity[/b]
Time
Location
Age group
Fee
web link

Every once in a while I'll update the sheet and recirculate.

Sound good? Enjoy.]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527698,527698#msg-527698 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:46:33 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,526755,527689#msg-527689 LoopyMum
I could babble on for paragraphs but I would say take the place - your child will be happy there and the quality of care
is excellent.]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,526755,527689#msg-527689 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:20:04 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,526731,527688#msg-527688 LoopyMum
I maybe able to help - I have sent you a PM.

Find attached for an example of one of my boys cakes - fun, colourful but most importantly scrumptious to eat ;-)]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,526731,527688#msg-527688 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:15:23 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,516984,527686#msg-527686 bawdy-nan The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,516984,527686#msg-527686 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:12:59 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527656,527679#msg-527679 amydown The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527656,527679#msg-527679 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:04:13 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527670,527670#msg-527670 hpsaucey
I've yet to really take my five year old swimming but think he'd finally like to go. Can anyone recommend classes/a pool that aren't too manic. he's pretty sensitive to noise so I'd really like to try and find somewhere relatively calm/quiet.

Any ideas gratefully received.


Helen]]> The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527670,527670#msg-527670 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:38:41 +0100 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527656,527666#msg-527666 Saffron The Family Room discussion http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,527656,527666#msg-527666 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:35:40 +0100