Digbina
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You should be able to drop these off at any charity shop. Just ask them if they take clothes for ragging. If they do, they?d probably appreciate it if you labelled the bag as rags, it saves them time sorting stuff out. They get paid per kilo. There?s also a clothing bin outside North Dulwich station. Be aware that most places won?t accept duvets or pillows for textile recycling.
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Charter East Year 7 language options
Digbina replied to oimissus's topic in The Family Room Discussion
There's also Latin but it's limited, both in terms of how much os offered and to whom. -
Charter School ED - SEN / ADHD experience
Digbina replied to schneidypops11@gmail's topic in The Family Room Discussion
I don't have a child at the Charter but I was sufficiently concerned by my experiences at an open day last year to start looking elsewhere. I asked about the "nurture unit" and the Head replied that it was only for children who were "cognitively impaired". Not only is this wrong, it's completely insensitive. There was lots of talk about the "warm strict" approach and the need to keep the children under control. I also got the impression that the SEN department were overwhelmed. I do have a child at the Hamlet and I am pleased to say that after a rocky start, the school has really worked hard to help my son develop his social skills and self-confidence. But like everywhere, you have to be an unrelenting advocate for your child. -
Summer camp ideas for 5 & 6 yr old boys
Digbina replied to whywhy's topic in The Family Room Discussion
You could also try Treetops, which runs at Dog Kennel Hill primary from 8-6. Pretty sure they have spaces. https://www.treetopsclubs.co.uk -
Thanks mima08. I will show them the pictures and take it from there. Monkeyspanner - I will tell my children to be mindful of making extreme assumptions.
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My sons came home from their swimming class yesterday quite worried about a cat they saw. Before I call Celia Hammond, does anyone recognise this description - tabby, thin, fur is a bit scruffy, no collar?
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Can anyone recommend an Approved Inspector for building works/signing off on works? I have searched through the forum and have a quote from Quadrantai who are recommended on here, but I would like to see a range of quotes if possible. And also any companies to avoid!
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Oh poor thing. Good on you for trying to help. I have no personal experience, but this North London charity specialises in foxes: https://mamacat.co.uk/about/ . This charity is based in Croydon and also mentions foxes: http://www.thewildlifelodge.co.uk/services.html. It's not clear whether these people rescue foxes but it's worth a call: https://www.wildlifeaid.org.uk/contact-us/.
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Dulwich Hamlets - any information good or bad?
Digbina replied to amlh's topic in The Family Room Discussion
My son attends the Hamlet. We are very happy with it and so is he. It?s well run, the teachers are kind, supportive and engaged and my son seems to have an interesting variety of lessons. Before Covid, there were lots of excursions and visits. You can get a good flavour of the school from its Twitter account. I think there was also an online ?open day?. You can probably still access it. Music is very strong. I was impressed by the Y6 children who showed us around - they were confident and articulate without being precocious and cocky. I think occasionally some parents complain that very gifted children aren?t stretched enough and remove them to the private sector. This isn?t an issue for us and in any case, I think it?s important for children not be pressured throughout primary school. Do you have specific questions? -
Whoeveritis Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > When I see the boys coming out of dulwich college > I think to myself it?s these kids that will go on > to be our doctors and surgeons not the kids from > Harris I'm sorry to say that now when I see boys coming out of Dulwich College I have a different set of thoughts entirely.
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Tales on Moon Lane are still honouring them and had a good range still available this weekend.
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Are any adventure playgrounds open this Easter holiday?
Digbina replied to scareyt's topic in The Family Room Discussion
DKH adventure playground opens on 12 April. -
Please don?t think that a private school will automatically be a better option than state. I made that mistake and my son has paid dearly for it with some very upsetting experiences and the development of an anxiety disorder. (It was a pre-prep so at least it won?t be somewhere you?re considering.) He is now at Dulwich Hamlet Juniors which isn?t small but it is nurturing and caring. He has really come on and is leaving those early bad experiences in the past. The staff are the most important thing, and the more there are, the less likely it is that they will be stretched thinly. More children also means more experience with SEN, generally speaking.
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