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Lambeth Teachers: book now for workshops at the Institute of Imagination Lab

The Institute of Imagination presents ‘Lab Learn’

FREE Primary School workshops that focus on Science, Technology, Art and Design. These workshops explore the theme of ‘Metropolis’ for Key Stages 1 and 2.

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18, 19, 23, 24, 25 May. Workshops run 10.00 – 14.00. KS2: Years 3, 4 and 5.

6, 7, 8, 9 June. Workshops run 10.00 – 14.00 KS1: Years 1 and 2.

The Institute of Imagination invites classes from your school to our FREE dynamic workshops at our Imagination Lab. Children will explore the topic of ‘Metropolis’ through the themes of material (water sand, plants), shape (construction and sound) and function (aerodynamics and technology).

Ideal for KS1 (years 1 & 2) and KS2 (years 3, 4 & 5) this workshop will provide interactive sessions that inspire children’s creativity as they work across the arts, sciences and digital technologies.

This programme is supported by Lambeth Council.

There are limited FREE slots available so booking early is essential. To register your interest, please fill in the online form stating your preferred dates. We will then contact you to confirm your booking and send you further visitor information.

The venue address is: Imagination Lab at The Workshop, Albert Embankment, Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7SP.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Imagination Lab Team

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School councils visit the Houses of Parliament

On Friday children from the school councils of St John’s Angell Town and Archbishop Sumner Primary schools went on a tour and workshop visit to the Houses of Parliament. As always, the trip was informative and the children participated fully in the interactive workshop ‘Campaigning and Parliament’. Here are some photos of the children from Archbishop Sumner in the workshop. We look forward to more opportunities for working together.

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BLC children visit the Royal Astronomical Society

Last week children from across our cluster enjoyed a visit to Mayfair to vist the Royal Astronomical Society. The Royal Astronomical Society was set up in 1820 to encourage and promote the study of astronomy and solar-system science. Children enjoyed exploring the Society’s historic collection and taking part in a workshop to learn about the life and work of Caroline Herschel. Adam from Loughborough shared what he learnt: "Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets and was a role model as she was the first woman to be paid for her scientific work".

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EYFS Forum at Effra Early Years Centre

30 staff from across our cluster gathered after school for our EYFS Forum this week, held at Effra Early Years Centre. It was a busy meeting kicking off with Stockwell’s presentation on the impact of the 30 hour Nursery offer for working parents and it’s impact on Nursery places and funding. Local school nurseries are concerned this will greatly impact on their numbers and are looking at how to recruit more children and what they can do to make the budget work. Clare Bradley went on to present on Talk for Writing and the stages of imitation, innovation and invention through immersion in a book. We all enjoyed using actions to retell Billy Goat Gruff! Finally the group discussed and brought forward their top tips for successful transition from Nursery to Reception and Reception to Year 1. Home visits for new children were unanimously thought extremely valuable for a successful start in school. More of this information will be posted separately. Thank you to all staff who came and to Effra for hosting. Next term’s meeting will focus on STEM in Early Years.