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Hey Tara - just reading through this thread it is so apparent that we are incredibly lucky to have such great schools in the area. So much love for all of them it seems! I've got three children, two of which, my son and daughter are in years 4 and 2 (respectively) at Goose Green, and both started in Nursery. It was lovely to read your post that speaks of the school with such positivity, as I know that all of the parents I have grown to know there all feel much enthusiasm and love for Goose Green! The sense of community, great music and art (would you believe these aren't lessons in all schools these days), great staff, plus the way parents are welcomed into the classrooms regularly were all a draw for us. My children have flourished there and grown to be confident, caring children, with a strong bond to the school. You're right that there's been quite a lot of change over the years we've been there, and that had an obvious effect on the last OFSTED and also the confidence of some of the parents at times I'm sure, but one thing that was constant throughout was communication with individual teachers, particularity those that have remained in leadership roles at the school. Personally, I don't think that any of this change affected my children's learning or enjoyment of the school at all. The whole GG community are really excited about the future under Simon Wattam's leadership (along with the rest of the Goose Green leadership team of course!). We love it, but pop in and find out if it's for your family too - the PTA (FOGGS) are always happy to chat!

Hi, I just posted on another thread about Goose Green - our children are there and we think it's a great school with a fantastic new head, it's also just partnered with John Donne school, who are outstanding. I won't bore everyone by posting again, but I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it! There's an open day on the 5th Dec, pop in and have a chat to the PTA (FOGGS) to see if its for you! Totally agree with 'scareyt' that attending a school fair/event is a great way to get a real feel for a school, and they're fun too, so it's a double win! (We were put off a local school - I won't say which one as it was a long time ago - by attending their Christmas fair, mainly - but not purely - based on the dreadful manners and behavior of a large group of the older children).

We've a son and daughter in years 4 and 2 (respectively) at Goose Green, and both started in Nursey. They've always been really happy there. We moved out of the area for a while before my daughter started and a place came up at an outstanding school in the area we were moving to. We hesitated in taking the place because we were still within travelling distance of GG, but in the end took it, then regretted it instantly! I saw the decline in both my sons enjoyment of school and in his learning. We were really lucky that an opening came up back at Goose Green and we moved him back pretty swiftly! The sense of community, great music and art (would you believe these aren't lessons in all schools these days), great staff, plus the way parents are welcomed into the classrooms regularly were all a draw for us, and my children have continued to flourish there. There's been some change over the years we've been there, and that had an obvious effect on the last OFSTED, but I don't think it has affected my children's learning or enjoyment of the school at all. There's a new head there now, and they've also partnered with John Donne School who are outstanding, so the whole GG community are really excited about the future. It's a great school, with kind and enthusiastic teachers that in my experience have always made an effort to get to know the children individually. We love it, but pop in and find out if it's for your family too - the PTA (FOGGS) are always happy to chat!

I have a maxi cosi you can have for ?20 if you can pick it up today, I've just put the cover in the wash x

What a BRILLIANT idea! I will post again when the weather picks up (or becomes more stable!) for a Superhero picnic! Optimus Prime might be a little lost on my two, is Transformers still on TV, I'm thinking your Optimus Prime is more likely to be over 30 if not!

I was thinking of giving this a go last week, but couldn't as we ended up having people round for dinner, I popped up as it opened, just to have a nosey round, and have to admit I thought it was a bit weird too... your stuff was lovely Lindsey <3, I know my mate picked a few bits up off you for her little girl. There were a few sellers that were regular car booters just selling your average junk, but if more people from the local area start selling, there might be more stuff that people actually want!!! Anyway, I'm going to give it a go this weekend I reckon - will be selling lots of baby/toddler gear and toys - (Some Katvig, Molo, Lots of H&M) along with some adults stuff (Next, Topshop), a lot of it new and unused. Hope everyone is up for giving this a chance as I think the area needs it! Everything is so expensive, and I'm sure we all have lots of stuff that could be loved by someone else just hanging around in our cupboards!!!

Lovely, thank you!

Hehe, I forgot to mention my 1 year old Robin - she doesn't know she's Robin yet though... Fuschia - Thanks so much for that, we went to Discover last summer and the kids loved it, But I'd totally forgotten about it! Didn't know about the superhero play, but have just checked it out online and might take a trip up there tomorrow as the weather is so rubbish!

Ah, stick fighting counts as a superhero activity I reckon, although we weren't at Goose Green on Sunday, there must be another boy Masquerading as Batman! "I'm the real Batman" "NO! I'm the real Batman!"

Ah, stick fighting counts as a superhero activity I reckon, although we weren't at Goose Green on Sunday, there must be another boy Masquerading as Batman! "I'm the real Batman" "NO! I'm the real Batman!"

There's a little fish place (lol, sorry, dunno crreoct terminology!) in the indoor market area in Peckham - the lady there is really lovely, and sells everything you might need - she's been brilliant for advice on our fish too. Head down Bellenden Road towards Peckham Rye Station, then turn right down Holly Grove - you can park there if you're driving - you will see the entrance under the flats on your right hand side across the road/grassy area.

Ha! My ad was defintely not meant in that context... but who knows what may blossom!

Any age superhero who wouldn't mind playing with a 3-year old batman would be more than appreciated!!!! Will PM you Vickster, and thank you Pebbles, I do to... we just watched Superman at the weekend, shocked! its funny how you don't pick up on the innuendo as a youngster!

I have a problem... quite a nice one, but a problem all the same. I have lost my 3 year old boy, and in his place, since November, is Batman. Even when he doesn't have on his outfit, I am advised that he is 'not Archie' but 'am Bruce Wayne!' Anyway, to the point of my post. He also loves Spiderman. He doesn't want to be Spiderman as much as Batman, but that's probably down to the fact that he doesn't have a Spiderman suit. Anyway, on a recent visit to Goose Green park, Spiderman was there!!! The only thing was, Spiderman was about 5 years old, and my Batman is 3 in a few weeks, so Spiderman wasn't really interested in playing with him, and pretty much ignored Batman following him around the park and trying to copy everything he did - totally heartbreaking, (but am I allowed to admit quite funny) for me. Anyway, I would love to find a 2-3 year old Spiderman for my Batman, just for general 'baddy fighting' opportunities, bat or spider-picnics and the like... Please help! Jane

mine are always asleep then! boo!