Category: Events

Rock against racism flyer

Alexandra Palace is partnering with Community Music to run a week long free Music Summer School (23 to 27 July) inspired by Rock Against Racism (a campaign set up in the UK in 1976 as a response to a rise in racial conflict and the growth of white nationalist groups such as the National Front).

Working with experienced guitar, bass, drum and vocal coaches, young people will work together to create a new piece of music inspired by the Rock Against Racism Movement. The 5-day workshop is free to attend and financial support is available for food and travel if needed.

Further information from Isobel Aptaker, Learning Manager

020 8365 4578

Isobel.aptaker@alexandrapalace.com

BAFTA Kids Alexandra Palace

There are still places available for the BAFTA Kids Big Schools Day 2018 taking place at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday  26 June. Budding movie makers in years 5, 6 and 7 are invited to explore careers within film and TV.

Join hosts Lindsey Russell (Blue Peter) and Ed Petrie (All Over the Place, Marrying Mum & Dad) for a fun-packed day of live discussions, competitions, music and stunts.

Sign up your class by contacting: learning@alexandrapalace.com

BAFTA Kids Alexandra Palace

Small Wonders is the new Punchdrunk/LIFT/Bernie Grant Arts Centre production, part of our wider Made In Tottenham Summer Arts Programme.

It is loosely based on Jessie Burton’s best seller The Miniaturist and was developed in part by Tottenham residents working with Punchdrunk and LIFT over several months.

There are still some spaces for school group bookings and priority will be given to Haringey schools.

The performance (as ever from Punchdrunk) is incredible and represents some of the best the UK has to offer in terms of immersive theatre. It would be truly amazing and transformative to give our young people the opportunity of witnessing it.

There are tickets available for performances at 9.30am on the following days:

Tuesday 12 June

Thursday 21 June

Thursday 5 July

Friday 6 July

Wednesday 11 July

It costs £200 per Haringey school (£250 for schools outside Haringey) with a maximum of 38 places per show.

There is a teachers’ pack available here (external link).

Book by calling the box office on 020 8365 5450.

Barnardo’s is asking teachers, parents, carers and pupils across London to take part in Hat Day on Friday 18 May.  Wear a fun hat to raise money to support the UK’s most vulnerable children. Children are encouraged to wear or make a hat signifying who or what they would like to be or do when they grow up. They can also decorate their hat with something they are passionate about such as a sport, art or a musical instrument.

The idea behind the fun is to raise money for Barnardo’s, the UK’s leading children’s charity, to help give thousands of disadvantaged children a better future. When they go into school, playgroup or children’s centre on 18 May, parents and carers can make a voluntary donation of £1 to £2 to Barnardo’s.

To register, please visit the Barnardo's website (external link) to find everything you need to make the event a success at your school, nursery, playgroup or children’s centre. The resources section has school posters, sample letters for parents and hat-making guides.

To help with ideas, Barnardo’s is launching a separate ‘Top Hat’ competition for teachers/parents for the best hat in the run up to Hat Day.  There will be a poll to decide the winner on the Barnardo’s Community Fundraising Facebook page.

Photo caption: Rafi, six, from south London, tries out a Metropolitan Police officer's helmet in support of Barnardo's Hat Day.

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Building on last year’s success, Haringey’s second Weekend of Play offers children and families the chance to go outside together to enjoy a range of exciting activities.

Various primary schools will be launching the weekend with their own play events on the afternoon of  Friday 20 April.  Then voluntary and community organisations will be hosting a range of activities across the whole weekend: from adventure play and football, to spring planting and messy play, this promises to be a fun-filled weekend.  

See the full list of activities (external link).

The Weekend of Play is supported by Haringey’s Obesity Alliance, aiming to tackle childhood obesity in a fun and practical way by promoting healthier living.

Flyers have already been sent to all primary schools. Please can schools share these flyers and promote the Weekend of Play, so that families are aware of the exciting free events taking place across Haringey.

For any queries, please contact meinir.jones@haringey.gov.uk (Healthy Schools Co-ordinator)

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Letter from the Mayor of Haringey

The Mayor of Haringey, Councillor Stephen Mann invites schools to take part in a record-breaking Laughter Yoga UK attempt at a community event on Friday 23 March at the Lordship Recreation Ground.

The Mayor wants to raise awareness of mental health issues and promote good wellbeing. The event is in support of the Mayor’s chosen charities, Mind in Haringey and Studio 306.  Laughter yoga draws on traditional yoga breathing techniques and encourages relaxation, but with a focus on giggling rather than posing, it’s suitable for all. We will be attempting to set the UK record for the most people taking part in laughter yoga at the same time and everyone is invited to take part.

As well as lots of laughter, entertainment on the day will include music, community stalls, children’s activities and prizes.The Mayor will also present prizes to the winners of his recent What Makes You Happy art competition for Haringey schools.

All teachers, children and parents are welcome. Please see the flier and letter for more information.

Cllr Mann says:

"They say that laughter is the best medicine, so combining it with yoga seems like the perfect recipe for improved wellbeing. This is a great chance for us to come together as a community, learn more about mental health issues and support two exceptional local charities, whose work is helping people all across Haringey to improve their mental health. I look forward to welcoming as many people as possible to the event, and to seeing whether we can set a new laughter yoga record.”

The event runs from 1.30-3pm on Friday 23 March. No previous yoga experience necessary! 

Ada Nation College for Digital Skills is a specialist digital technology sixth-form college based in Tottenham Hale, now in its second year.  Ada also deliver’s apprenticeship training provision with a number of employers in the sector and is currently supporting over 100 participants on Higher level apprenticeships.

Haringey Council and Ada College are organising an event for National Apprenticeship week which they hope will become an annual Digital Technology Apprenticeship Expo.  The event takes place on Monday 5 March from 4 -7pm. The main purpose is to inform local residents and students about this offer.

Book a place via Eventbrite (external link).  

For further information please contact Kwabena Kimathi on  07980 316839  or Kwabena.Kimathi@haringey.gov.uk