EDmummy

Wow- that's really unfair. I agree with you that they must have these clothes more accessible.

Depending on the age of your child, I tell my son to look through lost property himself. He's been managing to find his labelled lost property on his own since the age of 6-7.

I could have written this a few years ago. My son was diagnosed with dyslexia and we already knew he had very hypermobile fingers - my son struggles with writing with only little issues with maths and reading. I would advise asking to speak to the inclusion manager and ask for a full dyslexia assessment (not the computer based one). Do his fingers bend beyond what you would think normal? If so, you may be able to get a referral to an OT but if not I would suggest lots of exercise that strengthen his hands (my son did gymnastics). I hope you get the support.

Their website also contains details of their recent GCSE results.

Plenty in a recent post here http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,1482802,1484860#msg-1484860

What a lovely story, Greedy Girl. We moved here too late to go to it but I so wish we'd had the opportunity.

There's a swimming club at Alleyns on Monday nights (I think) that a lot of local teens attend.

Also done to some extend at Kingsdale. All ways have their critics as people tend to criticise if they fall outside whatever criteria is chosen. david_carnell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Make it a lottery. > > Names go into a hat. School no 1 - pull name out. > School no 2 - pull name out. And so on and so on > until all schools are full and all pupils have a > school. You do within a "reasonable" distance so > people aren't having to cross the whole borough > but otherwise it's the only fair way. > > I think Brighton did it a while back - I'd be > interested to know the outcome.

What Curmudgeon said. Charter is just one of several very good state schools in the area. And, a lot can happen in 6 years! Why fret now. Enjoy your kids, help extend their knowledge and enjoy the years when your kids will actually talk to you.

I'm not quite sure why anyone would pay a lot of money for bland new builds. The ones on Landells Rd (think it might be an old cinema site - was called Vision House)are hideous. There is no excuse for not building beautiful buildings other than developers trying to squeeze out the most profit and therefore using cheap building methods and bland design.

I hope you find what you're looking for. Just remember this development is across the road from a pub and may not be the most ideal location for those with young children or who work shifts. Flashpotata Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks all. I was just looking for a place for my > family to live in. I didn't realise it came with > quite so much baggage!

Sounds like you might need a hot cloth cleanser. I use Liz Earle but I understand Superdrug does a cheaper one. Removing dead skin really brightens your complexion. Once I've cleansed, toned, serumed and moisturised. Regular fake tan to the face also adds a bit of glow :-)

Thanks for that very reassuring post. You guys do great things and I know the wonderful relationships you have with all the kids who go to the playground. Really pleased that you were there to help the boys and I hope they are doing well.

If you haven't already, I'd also ask the school for dyslexia testing.

If you fancy Greece again, Almyrida is perfect. We flew into Chania and drove to an amazing villa. Let me know if you want details. Price wise - expect ?4k (for 2 weeks) if you want private villa plus airfair but absolutely worth every penny. A little bit of heaven!

Travelling on the bus past the Dog Kennnel Hill Adventure Playground this early evening I saw about 4 police cars and 1 or 2 ambulances. Genuinely interested in finding out what was going on and if everyone is OK.

We got offered one of our higher choices when we went through this a few years ago but after assessing all the pros and cons, decided to stay with HBAED. It has turned out brilliantly for our high achieving son - I genuinely hope it does the same for you.

Looks great. It would be nice to have an informal seating area but it looks like space may be an issue if your footprint is restricted. Can't wait till it's open!

It's our experience that the structure at HBAED allows the boys to know the boundaries and expectations and therefore gives them a secure learning environment. My son is quite anxious and finds comfort in knowing the behaviour expected and that teachers will act in a consistent way when dealing with any disruption. He certainly wouldn't recognise the school that you describe as 'regimented'.

Let's hope you haven't shared your *disdain* with your child. I'm sure you'll get a few PMs telling you about experiences. I notice that you've removed your comments about ethnic mix of the school. The mix is pretty average for an inner London school. Results are above national average and high amongst other local schools. My son is well supported, has a great mix of friends and other than being affected by the national shortage of physics teachers, has had some great, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers of the last 3 years. He is given opportunities to extend his learning and extra curriculum activities are available for most interests. It's still quite a new school in that it hasn't matured it's offer to students but the senior management team are working hard to open up further opportunities for the boys. This school deserves the support of local parents. There is real access to teachers which, when I've spoken to friends, other, bigger schools don't have. Like with any school there are instances of bullying etc but the school, in my experience, are very responsive and situations are managed immediately to good effect (this is my experience, I cannot comment on others).

Lego mad house here. We tend to do much of what others have said, completed models go on shelves (although this tends to be in the living room - must to my quiet annoyance) and eventually move to general Lego containers) but we also buy 'general' Lego - Lego that is not part of a box set that includes lots of different coloured bricks, sheets, figures etc which the children use to 'freestyle'. 'Freestyle' is definitely most popular but youngest also likes a project so building particular models can keep him occupied for many hours.

Bit of a middle class discussion here. I met a mother recently who didn't receive any benefits so didn't get free school meals yet both parents are on very low wages and feeding their kids is a struggle, let alone paying for the odd after school club etc. I firmly believe that this is a major issue for many parents but maybe not ED Forum readers.

Over the Pond, you say she's fine at school. Have you spoken to the class teacher about your specific concerns? Some behaviours are put down to the spectrum of 'normal' behaviour by teachers managing 30 kids, some of whom fall significantly outside of 'normal' and therefore attracting apecific support. If you haven't done already, I would raise your concerns with teacher and/or Inclusion Manager and ask for a referral. Not sure they do it in Lewisham but in Southwark/Sunshine Hse you are give a double appointment to see a paediatrician and an OT who will reasonably quickly rule in or out any additional support if needed. As a parent of a child with SDP I also sought to understand whether my child's behaviours were just a phase, it's only natural. And, it may still be!

Incredibly proud of all the local schools and in particular Harris Boys ED who challenge the critics with this great first set of GCSEs (yes, I have a vested interest).

It would be very sad to see these go. They are pretty much all that's left of this part of South London's rail history and are embodied (although not featuring) in Pissarro's wonderful paintings of Dulwich. Surely a good reason to list them.