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Went in yesterday. Staff were lovely. Overheard one telling a customer that the 100g is a guide and you could have as little or much as you wanted. "Even if its just 1". He also offered to weigh something out so that the customer could see how much was in the 100g. Thought it worth mentioning. I'll go back because of the great service.

hoonaloona Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Monkey, > Applying for secondary is a stressful time. I just > wanted to mention a few points... > > 1. You say Deptford Green is too far to travel. > But depending on where you are in ED it's actually > nearer or equidistant to Kingsdale. It's also > surprising how quickly kids adapt to their > journey. They grow up fast! I know Year 7s who > 'commuted' to Sutton for the grammars and the > journey became second nature. > > 2. Re Kingsdale admissions. They've already > increased their intake. I'm not sure they could > increase any further or prioritise Southwark kids > - that would be putting Lambeth or Lewisham kids > at a disadvantage. The lottery system at least > stops people renting close to the school to get in > or ridiculously overpriced housing. > > 3. Southwark Council's hands are tied. Why they > decided to allow all their secondaries to become > academies is up for discussion. But it's done. > Academies can set their own admission policies for > better or worse. > > 4. Finally I don't know of any children who have > hated their school wherever they have ended up. > Parents I know were distraught when they were > offered Forest Hill Boys, Lewisham Vale, Deptford > Green etc (each to their own) and have been > surprised by how well their kids have adapted and > how happy they are. Obviously there are the usual > things that can happen in any school. Likewise > don't hold up Kingsdale or Charter as 'perfect' > options. They're not. Each school has its own > issues. In the end as long as our kids are being > taught well, feel safe at school, are relatively > engaged and have a few mates they can hang out > with that's all any of us can hope for. > > Good luck The voice of reason. Thank you. Especially the fourth point!

The one next to Brockley station (a Spar I think) is great for Hermes drop off

My son is at DG. Loves it. Feel free to DM me.

From the school - they sell them on reception so you might want to pop down before and see if anyone is there before the term starts.

My 11 year old son plays this so I asked him about the original OP's post. He said "Its not the game that makes kids angry or addictive - we get addicted to everything. I wouldn't say it was that violent - there are guns but no blood or gore. Its no different from playing in the playground and pretending to shoot each other. Its like Minecraft with guns in a lot of way. You can mute people on the game that you don't know. You can play with friends if you like. I'm 100 percent certain a 9 year old can play it. Its a big part of the future to play online and that's how we learn to be sensible and is a benefit to us" Anyhoo - thought I'd share that as we had a big chat after reading the post. To be honest he doesn't play it as much as some and it is in the living room so I can see what is going on. He gets a bit bored of it at times so I'm glad he has seen it for himself. I wouldn't ever tell another parent what to do and I respect your decisions. Good luck with this - its a changing world and a mindfield for both the kids and the adults. Your kids are lucky to have parents who have these debates. Keep the faith!

I'm genuinely sorry to hear this - I've always felt so lucky to have them on our doorstep.

The British Heart Foundation will - they came and gone mine this week. I believe that Traid do too.

Hi. I live in Nunhead so I guess my son's school is out of catchment. I do know parents who have sent their kids to all of the ones you mentioned, with the exception of Dog K Hill. All happy, as far as I know. x

For my money the state primary provision in London is very good. I've been happy with our choices. My gut feeling is think about private later on, if its an option. I also feel if you are going to bring children up in South East London then a mix is good - my son has friends from all backgrounds and feels more at home making his way around as he gets older. Good luck for the future - your children are lucky to have parents who want the best for them!

Hi. Have you been to look around? Seriously, you need to go and look at schools. Its too abstract to judge on paper. Base it on what's best for you and your child. Being close by is a real bonus, trust me. (And I have 2 children there. Personally happy with it all. Nothing's perfect. I've been in education for 27 years. If you have a strong family background it usually all works out ok! Bon chance). x

Hi. Looking for a local tutor for maths and English.

Sorry to hear that. Go see Mandy at Shear Class in Nunhead. She is amazing with little kids.

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They did allow a 'tag team' if you need to go down then re-enter (with 2 adults).