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Celebrate Black History Month with this fantastic event organised by Sydenham School PTA. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sydenhamschoolpta/301864 Adults ?5 Student ?2 Hosted by Barbara Gray, Mayoress of Lewisham, the evening will feature 12 inspirational women, men and young people of African and African-Caribbean heritage talking for five minutes each about their field of expertise. Music from Beats of Polynesia sharing vibrant rhythms and culture of the Pacific Islands. Rum punch, mocktails, jerk chicken, rice and peas, vegan stew. Panellists include: Mo?se Roche PhD Researcher at University College London, Division of Psychiatry Jacqueline Esimaje-Heath Land, Acquisitions and Planning Director Peju Fabunmi Development Management Consultant at Cobalt Rosalyn Springer Social and Economic Regeneration Officer Angie Brown Singer/Songwriter Dr Tara Young Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Criminology Sam Walker Former Director of the Black Cultural Archives Abiola Morris-Walker Student at Sydenham School Genevieve Ampaduh Social and Digital Marketing Consultant Nike Ajijola Deputy Young Mayor of Lewisham Carol King Midwife David Neita Lawyer and Poet All proceeds go towards improving the facilities at Sydenham School. Suitable for ages 11+

On a different note...for Lewisham schools, we are meant to find out where we are on waiting lists today. I've logged into e-admissions and can't find the info. Does anyone know how we access it? Many thanks

That's brilliant - good work lilaclou! As you say it's a good sign that they are willing to listen to parents and respond to suggestions...

We went to see the school and I was very impressed - with the lessons, facilities, after school activities and enthusiasm of the teachers. The question of languages came up and the school said they were thinking of offering French if there is demand for it. I got the impression that the school will adapt the curriculum in line with needs/interests of the pupils.

Hi Kristymac1, that's very reassuring. We've asked to go an look at the school as my daughter hasn't seen it. After we've done that I might well take up your offer of a chat.

Thank you so much. That's good to know.

Apologies if everyone is bored of hearing about secondary school allocations... We expected Sydenham, because in the past neighbours daughters have always got a place there. But of course catchment areas change from year to year, so we got Harris Girls ED instead. Can anyone on the forum share any information on the relative merits of the two schools? Are they very different? Do they suit different sorts of pupils? They both look like good schools with great facilities and decent results, so I'm keen to hear people's opinions on them. Please feel free to PM me if you'd rather do that than post on a public forum. Thank you in advance.

It's not too late to join the Jumble Trail. Have a rummage through the cupboards and find some things you want to sell. Register for the Jumble Trail. And if you don't want to be a seller come and browse. You may find some treasure! To join, or find out where stalls are see www.jumbletrail.com and type in the SE23 post code.

We are a group of neighbours in Honor Oak Oark planning a Jumble Trail for Sunday 5th July 1-5pm. A jumbe trail is a neighbiurhood event where people sell things outside their houses such as clothes, toys, bric-a-brac,plants, cakes. It would be brilliant if more families could join in and make it a really fun day. The event is co-ordinated by jumbletrail.com There is a small admin fee of ?2 and the event goes on a jumble trail map for the public to follow. To join simply look at [www.jumbletrail.com] and follow the joining instructions. OR PM me for more info.

I'm not sure which section this should go in but it is likely to be of interest to families. We are a group of neighbours in Honor Oak Oark planning a Jumble Trail for Sunday 5th July 1-5pm. A jumbe trail is a neighbiurhood event where people sell things outside their houses such as clothes, toys, bric-a-brac,plants, cakes. It would be brilliant if more families could join in and make it a really fun day. The event is co-ordinated by jumbletrail.com There is a small admin fee of ?2 and the event goes on a jumble trail map for the public to follow. To join simply look at http://www.jumbletrail.com/event/SE232015 and follow the joining instructions. OR PM me for more info.