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Issue 109: September 2016 www.FamiliesOnline.co.uk FREE North West London Including North Middlesex, South Hertfordshire, North Hillingdon, Brent, Harrow and South Barnet (Queens Park, Wembley, Edgware, Stanmore, Northolt, Northwood, Watford and all the areas in between) LOCAL CLUBS, CLASSES and ACTIVITIES Feature Issue PLUS Back-to-School and Open Days PLUS What’s On and much more inside! New Term, New Goals, New Successes 2 North West London SEPTEMBER 2016 WATFORD BUSHEY RICKMANSWORTH M1 STANMORE M25 HATCH END NORTHWOOD EDGWARE HARROW WEALD HAREFIELD PINNER KINGSBURY HARROW WEST RUISLIP HENDON WEMBLEY ICKENHAM DOLLIS HILL SUDBURY PARK NORTHOLT BRONDESBURY PARK WEMBLEY UXBRIDGE A40 QUEENS PARK WILLESDEN KILBURN Welcome to the IN THIS ISSUE: September issue! 4 News 7 Education 10 Open Days CONTACT US: www.facebook.com/ FamiliesNWLondon 16 Clubs and Classes Families North West 26 What’s New London Magazine @FamiliesNW 27 Mummy on the Edge Circulation 30,000+ copies every issue. 28 What’s On Editors: Published seven times a year. For families Heather Waddington from birth to twelve. and Janine Mergler P.O. 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The role opportunities. parents, carers and grandparents, offering all can be performed at home, working round the So why not take a look at the site at the information they need to enjoy family time needs of your family – and all you need is a www.familiesonline.co.uk in their local area. computer and an interest in introducing other For further information about Area Manager An Area Manager plays a pivotal role in the local parents to everything that’s on offer in roles, contact [email protected] success of each local site and is responsible for your community! North West London SEPTEMBER 2016 3 NEWS It’s a Small World! 29 students aged 6 - 17 years old from Stanmore have been lucky enough to experience a trip to Disneyland Paris! Not only did they enjoy all the theme park has to offer but also participated in three performance opportunities. The students ‘Danced the Dream’ from the iconic castle down Main Street and around the band stand amongst 500 students from Stagecoach schools around the country to open for the Main Parade. ‘It was an overwhelming sight to see a sea of orange T-shirts dancing in perfect unison down Main Street’ said very proud Principal Jayne Hardy. They were also treated to a workshop of two songs from ‘Frozen’ by a Disney Performing Arts director which they then went on to perform in front of the castle. Finally, they performed a piece at the 1,500 seater Cinemagique Theatre in the Walt Disney Studios lot. The parents were extremely proud to see their children perform on such a prestigious International stage. Our favourite comment was ‘as good as a West End Show’. Appreciation was shared by parents and attendees to their Stagecoach Principal, ‘Big thanks to Jayne for organising this awesome trip. Big 3 days in the park, just had a glance at my health app, 20k steps on average! Would definitely do it all over again!’ www.stagecoach.co.uk 5 weeks FREE with Local Dance Reading Eggs Company Reading Eggs provides a enters its 15th comprehensive range of online reading lessons and e-books successful year! that teach children aged 3-13 the literacy skills needed for a lifetime Students of The Van Niekerk Academy of Dance of reading success. Join more than 3.4 million users worldwide and claim your special 5 WEEKS FREE From left to right: Sasha Leigh, Megan Hondius and ACCESS today! Why try Reading Eggs? Stella Casson Dumont • Suitable for children aged 3-13. • Over 91% of parents report a noticeable improvement in their child’s reading within weeks. The Van Niekerk Academy of Dance, led by Suzanne Van Niekerk, • The programme makes learning phonics, sight words and has been established in the Stanmore area for 15 years with many essential reading skills fun. • Your child can progress through the successes – as well as outstanding Royal Academy of Dance one-on-one lessons at their own pace. • You can track their learning examination results, recent achievements include acceptance into with detailed progress reports and assessments. courses at Central School of Ballet, The Royal Ballet School, Ballet Take advantage of our special no-obligation 5 WEEKS FREE West, The Place, Trinity Laban, Young Dancers Academy, London ACCESS today and see how your child’s reading can improve with Junior Ballet and English National Ballet Youth Company. Reading Eggs. Simply register your child at www.readingeggs. Students have recently been invited to participate in a co.uk/learn9 promotional video for the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). *Free trial only available to new customers who sign up at the above address. For further information please contact Suzanne by email: suzanne. Free trial offer ends 30th September 2016. Not applicable for schools. [email protected] or on 020 8950 2457 Expand your Vocabulary with Families and Farquhar’s Vocabulary Flash Cards: Apathetic [adj] – having no enthusiasm or interest. Ardent [adj] – extremely keen or passionate. Synonyms: uninterested; indifferent, lethargic, listless, Synonyms; passionate; avid, dedicated, fervent, lukewarm, unenthusiastic, unmotivated. impassioned, vehement, zealous For more information visit www.vocabularyflashcards.co.uk 4 North West London SEPTEMBER 2016 NEWS New local computer coding club for kids! DiscoG Coding Boot Camp is a new initiative that teaches children and adults of all ages to code. Using the Raspberry Pi 3 - a credit card sized computer - and with an emphasis on the Python Programming Language, students can develop an understanding of computer coding and design in a fun environment. In one-to-one sessions, each student is encouraged to learn at their own pace, whilst students taught in small groups of a similar New faces monkeying age are able to collaborate, share thoughts and provide around at Monkey Music! support, utilising their Local Harrow resident, Claire Taylor has taken ownership of individual strengths. the thriving Monkey Music franchise of Uxbridge, Harrow & Founder Gerard Papet has Edgware. Having carved a successful 13-year career as Director developed a structured at the UK’s top media agency, Claire was looking for something yet flexible approach to learning in a relaxed and supportive more flexible to fit in with her family life, following the birth of environment that encourages self-direction and innovative her second child. Monkey Music, like their age-specific classes, thinking. This hands-on, tutor-led approach to learning guides was a perfect fit. “I knew the benefits and enjoyment that students to deepen their understanding of key topics in attending Monkey Music brings to young children and their technology such as writing codes to control electronic circuits, carers, having taken my son since he was 3 months old. So when creating fun and engaging gadgets that spring to life with lights the opportunity arose to own the franchise, I knew it was the and sensors, and using Python Turtle to draw digital art. right step for me. So much research exists proving how early Papet suggest “We are living in a world dominated by technology, exposure to music helps not only creativity but language, social understanding hardware and software is now as important and physical development. I am excited to be able to help mums, as reading and writing and is essential to surviving in the 21st dads, grandparents and carers see their child grow and develop in Century!” such a fun and stimulating environment.” www.discog.co.uk www.monkeymusic.co.uk North West London SEPTEMBER 2016 5 NEWS Greek and Cypriot culture and language celebrated in Kingsbury Since 1974, Kingsbury Greek School Jigsaw Arts has aimed to teach children and adults the Greek language and Finalists at this year’s culture in a friendly and welcoming Lloyds Bank National environment - welcoming both Business Awards, is offering complete beginners and more experienced learners from all 2 week FREE trials ethnicities.