The May Half-Term Scoop 2023 is out!
Here are 14 fun things for the kids to do this holiday!
Blueshift Education – May Half-Term Coding Camps
Join us this May as we kick off our Summer of STEM with some exciting coding camps! From the youngest 4-year-olds to the most advanced 14-year-olds, there’s a camp for everyone.
Our expert teachers will guide your child through the basics of coding, creating mobile apps and into the world of Minecraft. Our camps are designed to be accessible to children of all skill levels, from beginners to more advanced learners.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for your child to learn new skills, have fun, and make new friends. Register today to secure your spot; we can’t wait to see you there!
Little House of Science – May Half-Term Science Camp
Calling all aspiring scientists, archaeologists, engineers, chemists and inventors – sign up to Little House of Science’s May Half Term Science Camp.  The Science of Ancient Civilisations – May 30th to June 2nd.
Embark on an adventure of discovery and fun at Little House of Science’s specially designed science camps for children aged 4-12.
Designed to inspire and encourage a love of science, these camps will help children deepen and grow in their knowledge of the scientific world whether learning about The inventions of ancient China, The discoveries of ancient Greece, Secrets of ancient Egypt and Aztecs, Mayans and Incas. Â It is a week of fun, interactive learning for everyone.
As well as making new friends and re-connecting with friends from previous years, Children will be able to learn in an interactive and fun way with our highly trained scientists.
Check out our full list of topics right here at Little House of Science May Half Term Science Camp
Independent Thinkers’ Zoom 11+/ 13+ Classic Fiction Reading Group: Free Taster Session
During the May/ June half-term, Independent Thinkers Education is running a classic fiction reading group for children in Years 4 and 5.
We are offering a free taster session in advance of half-term on Wednesday 10th May, 5.30 pm-6.30 pm. Participants will discuss the opening chapters of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.
The session is led by Tessa, a first-class Cambridge graduate, with a Cambridge Ph.D. on Shakespeare. Tessa has over ten years’ teaching and tutoring experience, successfully supporting children in their 11+/ 13+ examinations and beyond.
Award-Winning B.O.S.S. Acting School – Book Your Free Trial Today!
B.O.S.S. (Be On Stage & Screen) Acting School is an award-winning drama school delivering classical actor training with a fresh and innovative twist!
We teach children of all ages the skill of performance on stage AND screen. Our actors train in all performance skills, merging the highest professional-level tuition with an exciting and dynamic experience.
At B.O.S.S. we put Self-Expression in the spotlight! We build children’s confidence and help them find their voice. We want them to know they are worthy of anything they set their heart on!
Get 1 Free Training + a Gift at Haki Club!
Stop playing, start training.
Give your child a chance to become an athlete who will be able to compete in tournaments. Give him/her the opportunity to compare their skills against their peers in a real competition and be proud of their efforts. Let them aim for a title, a medal, for real achievement and accomplishment.
Allow your child to be an athlete. Don’t be satisfied with him/her remaining as an amateur with nothing to show for even after years of doing a sport.
Train with an accomplished, decorated Sensei in a full-contact karate sport. Train with a professional athlete who has a degree in Sports Education and Sports Science.
Encourage your children to become athletes, let them prove that they didn’t waste their time and effort. Join HAKI CLUB and explore the world of SPORTS.
Enter an enchanted kingdom with Cinderella at the Royal Albert Hall
English National Ballet return to the Royal Albert Hall for the first time since 2019, with 14 performances of Cinderella in-the-round, featuring over 90 dancers, a live orchestra, magnificent sets and projections.
This sparkling ballet will transport you to an enchanting kingdom where Cinderella’s wit and generosity get her to the ball – with the help of a little bit of magic.
Christopher Wheeldon’s glittering choreography sees the arena floor flooded with exquisite dancers, while Prokofiev’s sublime score is performed by the English National Ballet Philharmonic.
The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Who nose? He might even find his father and become a real boy.
Playing this May half term from Tuesday 30 May to Saturday 03 June at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Lyngo Theatre have adapted this epic tale into a unique retelling where the story leaps off the page and onto the stage.
Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty old magic books while CBeebies presenter Patrick Lynch pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true story of Pinocchio, no lie. Best suited for ages 4+.
Brighton College Prep Kensington Open Morning – Saturday 7 October 2023
Open Mornings at Brighton College Prep Kensington are the ideal way to find out more about this brand new school for boys and girls aged 2-13 that is opening its doors in September 2023. See the beautiful school, explore the two-acre Secret Garden, meet the Head, Mrs Lois Gaffney and ask any questions you may have.
The next Open Morning is on Saturday 7 October 2023. If you are interested in a September 2024 entry and beyond, please register to attend.
If you are interested in a September 2023 entry, please contact Admissions immediately on admissions@brightoncollegeprepkensington.co.uk or 020 7591 2628.
World-Class Indoor Climbing for Juniors at The Font
Our kids’ climbing sessions are running every weekday throughout the summer!
- 8-11-year-old junior coaching drop-in sessions every day at 10 am-11 am & 1 pm-2 pm.
- 12-18-year-old junior coaching drop-in sessions every day at 11 am-12 pm & 2 pm-3 pm.
These sessions cost £20 per person and include entrance, coaching, & shoe-hire!
Science With Confidence
Let’s get your child the grade they truly deserve in science
I am a qualified science teacher with over 15 years’ of tutoring and teaching experience across Key Stages 2 and 3 Science, GCSE/IGCSE combined science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics and A Level Chemistry.
I am excited to announce extra spaces for online tuition from September 2023 and offer a free trial lesson so you can see exactly how much progress your child will make from just one lesson.
Please contact me to register your interest and I will be in touch in September.
Pay What You Can Screening: WALL-E
Winner of the BAFTA and Oscar for Best Animated Film, WALL-E is one of the most entertaining and lovable films for children.
Set in 2805. WALL-E is the story of a robot programmed to collect rubbish on Earth, a planet which now has so much waste that nothing can grow – but one day he finds a little plant and tends to it carefully.
Another robot, EVE, is tasked with looking for signs of life and when she meets WALL-E all manner of adventure ensues. Enjoy a heart-warming story of hope and how we need to take care of our planet.
London’s largest free flower festival blooms for 2023 with the theme ‘Flowers on Film’ – 22nd-28th May 2023
Chelsea in Bloom, the world-class floral art show and London’s largest free-to-attend flower festival returns with the theme ‘Flowers on Film’.
The streets of Chelsea will be transformed with floral creations adorning the frontages of 94 shops, restaurants and hotels, inspired by the escapism and imagination of the big screen, famed cinematic awards and the neighbourhood’s silver screen heritage.
Nearest tube stations: Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and Victoria
Crown to Couture Exhibition at Kensington Palace
Featuring over 200 items from ball gowns to court suits and handbags to jewellery, this brand-new fashion exhibition for 2023 draws fascinating parallels between the world of today’s red carpet and the Georgian Royal Court in the 18th century.
Spring Bat Walk
Discover the park’s flying nocturnal residents with an expert from the London Bat Group. After an introductory talk head on a walk around Holland Park to search for these mammals equipped with bat detectors. Please bring a torch with you.
This event is FREE but donations to the London Bat Group are encouraged. Booking essential.
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