by Around Dulwich | Feb 14, 2017 | News, Schools
Happily, there are many ways to support your child with dyslexia, say Louise van der Valk and Patricia Reed, Heads of Learning Support at Alleyn’s School and Alleyn’s Junior School. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that often runs in families, and which primarily...
by Around Dulwich | Jan 25, 2017 | News, Schools
The high levels of mental toughness delivered by Sydenham High School GDST’s student development and mental wellbeing programmes have been confirmed by new research 1. The research was conducted by leading psychometric test publisher AQR International for the...
by Around Dulwich | Nov 2, 2016 | Events, Schools
Take advantage of the chance to visit Kingsdale Foundation School and see for yourself how they bring the best out of their students. Teachers are enthusiastic, have good subject knowledge and plan interesting lessons. There are very good relationships between staff...
by Around Dulwich | Oct 31, 2016 | News, Schools
Poetry, propaganda and remembering the Spanish Civil War As part of the historical and literary commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War, local author Lydia Syson visited Sydenham High School to discuss her work and run creative writing workshops...
by Around Dulwich | Oct 4, 2016 | News, Schools
Last week students at Sydenham High were able to travel millions of miles in minutes to see Mars, the Moon and more earthly wonders such as Machu Picchu – all without leaving the school. This was no elaborate Britain’s Got Talent magic trick; Sydenham High’s students...
by Around Dulwich | Aug 4, 2016 | News, Schools
Give it a try! are a social enterprise established in August 2014, building character in young people through rugby in state primary and secondary school. Working in over 20 schools in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham the last academic year has seen tremendous growth...