KS2 Theatre Assembly

KS2 were treated to a preview of 'Kickmouse Mysterium' which will be on at Greenwich Theatre this half term. More information can be found here: https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/kickmouse/

Laughter filled the school hall!

 

Looking after our WELLBEING over the Summer Holidays- 2

There are many fun activities to do over the Summer Holidays to keep children engaged and entertained.

Try some of these websites for local suggestions.

• BETTER leisure centres
• Royal Museums Greenwich
• Visit Greenwich

What can your children take the lead on?

Try some challenges-

JLT visit The Mayor of Greenwich

 On Monday 13th March a small group of JLT representatives visited Woolwich Town Hall to meet the current Mayor of Greenwich, Councillor Leo Fletcher.

The group consisted of children from Year 2 to Year 6 and were accompanied by Mrs Seaton and Ms Fosang, one of our School Governors. They enjoyed a Q & A with His Worshipful the Mayor in the Council Chamber, where they posed some great questions about various subjects such as: budgets and how the council spend money; the history and architecture of the town hall; and also the role and responsibilities of being a Mayor. They also posed questions about some aspects our our school life and community that they hoped he might be able to help with, such as helping ease traffic around our local area, litter and antisocial behaviour in our nearby open spaces and how some people inn our community are using Escooters unsafely.

Everyone got a chance to sit in his magnificent chair and then, after a tour of the building, we enjoyed light refreshments in his parlour and a had chance to see close-up the Mayors collections of chains, interesting artifacts and artworks and also find out more about his life as Mayor.

Holiday Food & Fun – FREE Winter Camps

 

www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/greenwich/news/holiday-food-fun-free-winter-camps  

"Holiday Food and Fun is back to give children and young people a Christmas to remember!

Using money from the Department of Education, there are free, funded holiday club spaces available for eligible children and young people.

If your child is aged between 4 and 16, and receives or is eligible for free school meals, they'll be able to claim a spot at one of our participating clubs.

If your child attends a special school in the borough and/or has a package of care from social services, they can access the specialist SEND provision and programmes.

Clubs are safe, secure and run in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.

Browse the map and contact your preferred club to book your child's space."

www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/holidayfoodandfun

Easter Holiday activities

 

Volunteering within the Borough

Volunteer Opportunities

With the children back at school- you may be looking for a new opportunity. 

CityLit is offering a course for people who are looking to volunteer in a number of areas.  

Contact Ashley Thomas for more information or to get signed up

Tel  07917 211113

Web www.citylit.ac.uk  

Email ashley.thomas@citylit.ac.uk

 

FREE bike checks at local Dr Bike sessions in Greenwich this month

Let's help Charlton Athletic Women break an attendance record!

Charlton Athletic Women take on London Bees at The Valley on Sunday, March 22nd 2020 and Bannockburn children and families are invited to join them for FREE! 

Here is the link http://cawfc.com/​ for students to claim their free ticket to this game.

You might event get too see Jenna playing, who visited our school last term and had training session with our girls football team.

Woolwich Winter Warmer - Come and join the fun!

Year 5 Aspen trip to Greenwich Park - Orienteering, Science and Geography!

On Thursday 19th September, Year 5 Aspen Tree enjoyed a cross-curricular trip to Greenwich Park. We began the day by combining the skills we have learnt in PE (orienteering) and Science (using a compass) to navigate our way to 3 different sites. We only had a map, a compass and 1 hour! 

Each group showed brilliant team work and successfully found their way round. We then visited the meridian line to support our learning in Geography. 

Next, we visited the large sundial by the playground to begin our Science investigation 'How accurate are sundials?' Unsurprisingly, some children fell asleep on the bus journey back!

FREE FAMILY FUN DAYS THIS SEPTEMBER WITH HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

FREE FANTASTICALLY FUN DAYS OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY WITH HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2019

TAKE A TRIP OUT IN THE LOCAL AREA THIS SEPTEMBER TO ONE OF THESE FREE AMAZING EVENTS RUN BY HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

1. Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre / Community Day

Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Way, Kidbrooke, London, Greater London, SE3 9QS (Distance: 3 miles)

Home to Royal Museums Greenwich's collection and conservation team: Free tours telling the local community's maritime story. Set on the grounds of a former RAF base in Kidbrooke, The Royal Museums Greenwich store thousands of collections in the stores which once was a barrage balloon depot in the second world war. Visitors to the Prince Philip Maritime Collection Centre will see a contrast of architecture with our new state of the art stores and conservation studios next to the former RAF buildings. Despite storing the museum’s collection since the early 1970’s – members of the public have rarely had the chance to see the behind scenes. With the collection comprising of 2.5 million objects, the vast majority are kept in storage, generally out of public view. Many items are genuine treasures of the Museum, which can occasionally be shown in exhibitions but over the Heritage Open Days the public will be able to see this Aladdin’s cave of treasures.

As part of Heritage open days and the launch of our public facing programmes, we are embracing the theme of ‘People Power’ by supporting our local community groups to curate their own tours through our collection. Visitors will get a truly unique take on the store experience as local groups select items from the collection, which tell a story about their heritage or back ground.

As well as the tours, visitors will be able to join in our community celebrations (21st September), which will consist of performances and activities arranged by participating groups.

Opening Times

●  Saturday 21 September: 10.30, 12.00, 13.30, 15.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

This is a ticketed event, only pre-booked visitors will be allowed on site. This includes access to the community day on the

Saturday 21.9.19. Email: bookings@rmg.co.uk Go to: https://www.rmg.co.uk/see-do/exhibitions-events/heritage-open-days Booking opens: 29 July 2019 Booking closes: 21 September 2019

Access Information: Due to Health and Safety regulations, we can only have 2 wheelchair users per tour- We apologize for any inconvenience. Disabled parking to be requested through bookings. Due to the nature of the environment , we are unable to facilitate pushchairs and prams inside the facility. Tours are suitable for children 8 and upwards.

Additional information: Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: Walk takes 1 hour. Over 3,000 of our ship models are stored over at No.1 Smithery at Chatham Historic Dockyard, which will also be open as part of Heritage open days.

Directions: https://www.rmg.co.uk/plan-your-visit/getting-here By rail You can reach us from central London via direct routes by Cannon Street London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Our nearest station is Kidbrooke which is only 5 minute walk away from PPMCC. By bus The following buses stop near the Prince Phillip Memorial Collections Centre: 178, B16, 286, 132 By car There will be no car park spaces available for members of the general public but parking on Nelson Mandela road will be permitted on Saturday 21st September. Limited pre-booked spaces are available for disabled visitors in the car park. Please pre-book ( Details below), otherwise we cannot guarantee a place. E-mail: bookings@rmg.co.uk Tel: 020 8312 6608

2. Scadbury Moated Manor

Scadbury Park, Chislehurst, Greater London, BR7 6LN (Distance: 5 miles)

See the archaeological excavations and Tudor foundations at Scadbury Moated Manor which still has its moat around it. Visitors can follow a self-guided trail around the moated manor site, see the archaeological excavations, and explore the foundations of the Tudor kitchens and Great Hall to see how they would have been used when the house was owned by the Walsingham family. Visitors can also see World War II defences, and a restored shepherd’s hut.There are refreshments, bookstall and exhibition about the history of Scadbury.

Opening Times

●  Sunday 15 September: 14.00 to 16.30 (Last entry)

Booking Details: No booking required

Directions: Access is from the public footpath around Scadbury Park. The entrance to the event is where the footpath passes the moated site. The nearest access from the road is along the footpath at 14 St Paul’s Wood Hill; turn left along the circular footpath, 10 mins walk. From Old Perry Street car park, the entrance is around 30 mins walk along the footpath. There is limited parking at the site for elderly/disabled visitors only, via the access drive from Perry Street.

3. Deptford Ragged School Archive

The Bear Church, Shaftesbury Christian Centre, Frankham Street, London, Greater London, SE8 4RN (Distance: 6 miles)

The Deptford Ragged School Archive is a collection of 175 years worth of photos and documents that tell the story of the Deptford Ragged School and the part it played in the community of Deptford. Drop in to explore this fascinating collection. Discover the history of the Deptford Ragged School and its impact in the local community over the past 175 years. Explore and handle original documents, annual reports, minutes, crockery, certificates, letters, photos and architectural plans, uncovering their stories.

We will also be running a family activity sharing your school memories.

The Deptford Ragged School was founded in 1844, twenty-seven years before the State began providing education for all children. It was started in a loft over a cowshed as a Day School and a Sunday School. As many children as possible were crammed into a rented room to learn how to read and write, and very often to be fed too. It was one of the first twenty ragged schools exclusively run for 'ragged children', so called because they were dressed in rags with bare feet in all weathers.

We are currently documenting the archive, making it publicly available hoping to become an accredited museum, and we’re keen to share what we’re finding with the community.

Opening Times

● Saturday 21 September: 13:30 - 17:00

Booking Details: No booking required

Directions: 3 minute walk from Deptford Station. 7 minute walk from Deptford Bridge DLR. Free parking in Frankham Street from 13:30. We're located at the Deptford High Street end of Frankham Street.

4. Dinosaur Day

Crystal Palace Park, Dinosaur Islands & Information Centre, London, Greater London, SE20 8DN (Distance: 9 miles)

Tours of the Dinosaur Islands

Expert talks on science, history, art and conservation

Drawing and mask making workshops

Palaeo Planting Project around the Dinosaurs

Short films

Dinosaur Days will offer events for people of all ages and interests, including

- expert lead tours of the Dinosaur Islands

- hands-on events for kids, including drawing, mask and badge-making on extinct and endangered animals

- bringing ancient planting back to life around the sculptures

- artists inspired by the Dinosaurs will have works available

- 'brain food' talks for enquiring minds on myriad topics around our historic site:

Opening Times

● Sunday 15 September: 11:00-16:30, tour times on Eventbrite page

Booking Details: Available 2^nd week in September

Access Information: The Dinosaur Island tours are difficult to access and not appropriate for wheelchairs or prams. Small children must be carried or held in hand. Sturdy shoes are advised. The talks, films, mammal tours and drawing events are accessible for everyone. There is parking 500m away near the park Info Centre. There are public toilets, including an accessible toilet, next to the Info Centre.

Additional information: Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: 30-45 minutes.

Directions: The events will be on the Dinosaur Islands in the SE corner of Crystal Palace Park. The drawing events will be on the Tertiary Island (Ice Age mammal) picnic area; tours and planting on the Secondary or Dinosaur Island; and talks in the park's Info Centre, just near the Penge Gate and car park.