Here you'll find lots of useful links relevant to Lowther School...

Events, many of them run by young people, are taking place at schools and community venues across London and the UK.

Workshops, information packs and even a ringtone will provide advice on how to stop bullying, with the main focus on tackling verbal bullying. Click here and here for further information.

The UK Safer Internet Centre, where you can find the latest esafety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.

Safer Internet Day is on 5 February 2013:

http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/2013

London Grid For Learning - This is a government run initiative to connect all schools within the London area using Internet technology. Lowther School is a member of this initiative. Please click here to view the amazing resources available.

CCP is a local partner and works very closely with Lowther School, the children and their families. View their North Barnes Children's Centre section here.

If you would like more information on childcare\daycare\holiday care please ask at the school office or go to www.richmond.gov.uk/fis and look at the Family Information Service pages.

For information on the admission process for primary schools - whether community or church schools - in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames please click here.

For more Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare, visit the Directgov ParentsCentre website by clicking here.

The Castelnau Youth Centre (CYC) is a vibrant local hub for young people.

We aim to deliver an inclusive and multi project Youth Programme for all young people from the Castelnau Estate and beyond!

Our activities include sports, games, homework support, art and crafts, leadership skills and personal development through positive peer interaction.

CYC can boast a small but committed youth work staff team that includes a full time professional youth work manager, qualified and motivated support workers and a diverse range of volunteers.

As a local school serving the local community, Richmond Park Academy is committed to developing links and relationships with primary schools in our area.

We are delighted with the positive feedback and support we have received from all the local schools since becoming an Academy.

• Bored, nothing to do, nowhere to go, want to meet new friends, play football, pool, music?
• Cook, draw, paint, table tennis, get fit?
• Share experiences, go online, solve problems, get informal advice, have fun?

Come along to the PowerStation Youth Project any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, it’s free and a great place to just hang out and relax.

Open 6.45pm – 9.00pm.

Call 020 8288 0876 or drop in anytime between 11am and 5pm to have a look around.

Visit the PowerStation website by clicking here.

St Paul’s Barnes Swimming Club is a competitive swimming club based at St Paul’s School in Barnes, South West London.

We are currently recruiting for new swimmers between 7-10 years old, and competitive swimmers of any age.

The club is affiliated to the ASA, and offers its swimmers the chance to compete in county, regional and national events, as well as swimming leagues and open galas.

If you are interested and you want to find out more, please do look on our website:

www.stpaulsbarnessc.com

and register your interest at membership-enquiries@stpaulsbarnessc.com

Netmums is a unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level.

Mumsnet was set up with a simple philosophy: To make parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge and experience.

The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) will be at the heart of England's education system. Our job will be to develop the curriculum, improve and deliver assessments, and review and reform qualifications. Visit our website to find out about what we’re doing, download our publications, sign up for email newsletters and take part in our consultations.

Find out more about the Department for Education here.

Richmond Music Trust deliver a range of high quality musical experiences by providing instrumental tuition to pupils in schools and music centres and run a wide range of ensembles. We also work closely with schools to deliver the Wider Opportunities programme and organise hugely popular events including the Singing Festival, Instrumental Festival and The Big Racket. Our Hands On events give children the chance to discover which instrument is right for them, and the department offers a range of services both in-house and on an outreach basis.

Matt, local photographer linked with Lowther School.

Tom and Dave, local photographers linked with Lowther School.

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