Headlines - October 2007
The London Borough of Bexley has been identified as having some
of the most outstanding childcare providers and schools inspected over the
last year in the Annual Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education,
Children's Services and Skills 2006/07.
A major consultation exercise has been launched to gather views
on a new approach to funding voluntary and community groups in the London Borough
of Bexley.
More than 800 young people voted in this week's election for
places on the London Borough of Bexley's Youth Council.
As the cold weather approaches what better way to beat the winter blues than by getting on the dance floor for a Waltz, Tango or Foxtrot at one of the local Tea Dances organised by Parkwood Leisure, Age Concern and the London Borough of Bexley.
A hundred pupils from 14 schools, which work together as the
Bexley Excellence Cluster, were introduced to a different form of excellence
cluster last Wednesday, 17 October.
There was a slightly different look to this year's celebration
of the educational achievements of Bexley's looked after children and care leavers.
Crayford is to get its Royal British Legion Memorial Plaque back in time for Remembrance Sunday.
Students from secondary schools across the borough were welcomed by the Mayor of Bexley, Cllr
Nigel Betts last week (15 October) at a special event to recognise outstanding academic effort, application or achievement.
Trick or treating can be fun at Halloween - but remember, not everyone enjoys this time of year.
The Borough's Schools Waste Action Club (SWAC) has celebrated
its 1,500th activity in Bexley schools, teaching local children the 3 Rs ...
how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
The London Borough of Bexley is urging residents to make sure
they return their completed electoral registration forms to ensure their right
to vote at elections.
Businesses throughout Sidcup were praised for their excellent
service last week (11 October) at the Mystery Shopper Awards ceremony in the
function hall at Sidcup Sports Ground.
It's the number one council website in the capital - and it
belongs to the London Borough of Bexley.
Bexley's Cabinet last night gave its approval to an ambitious
programme designed to transform the way the Council works, delivering huge
benefits to local residents and the Council's staff.
Crayford town centre is set to be transformed after the London
Borough of Bexley secured just under £2.2m from the Communities and Local
Government Thames Gateway Sustainable Communities Fund.
A big blue bear took children at the Betty Tod Centre, Erith
by surprise last week (9 October) when he paid a visit to their parent and toddler
group to hand out goodies as part of National Bookstart Week.
Seeking inspiration about what to do this half term? If so,
perhaps a trip to your local library will solve the problem.
A bid to make Bexley a bully free zone is the target of the
Bexley Anti-Bullying Project.
The ever popular cycling courses for Bexley school children
will be returning again during the October half term break.
This week (15 - 19 October) is national Local Democracy Week
and to mark the occasion Bexley's Youth Council is holding their first ever boroughwide
elections.
The London Borough of Bexley has secured funding, in principle,
from Transport for London (TfL) to develop proposals aimed at improving traffic
conditions, pedestrian safety and the general environment of Belvedere Village.
Governors and parents describe Angela Barry, the headteacher
of Northumberland Heath Primary School, as a 'whirlwind' and OfSTED inspectors
had no choice but to agree with them during their recent visit.
Musicians and young dancers will get the chance to see what
the new music and dance providers for the London Borough of Bexley have on offer
at their open day on Saturday 13 October.
Lights. Cameras. Action! If you're young and fancy exploring
a career in film - then get yourself along to Welling School on Monday, 22 October,
where you could pick up a few tips from a Hollywood actor.
Everything you ever wanted to know about reducing, reusing and
recycling your rubbish can now be found on the new, improved waste and recycling
pages on the London Borough of Bexley's website at www.bexley.gov.uk/recycling.
Bexley youngsters went wild about reading in a big way this
summer.
If you see graffiti tell us! That's the simple message from
the London Borough of Bexley as part of a publicity push to coincide with Graffiti
Awareness Week (8-12 October).
Fifteen students from St Columba's RC School have been equipped
with the skills they need to become mentors to their younger classmates, thanks
to a summer leadership programme.
Penhill Road, Sidcup, is to be closed for five days from Monday
22 October, coinciding with school half term holidays, because of important
road works.
At its meeting on 16 October, Bexley Council's Cabinet is expected
to reach a decision on a programme designed to transform the way the Council
works and dramatically improve both the services and value for money that it
delivers to local people.
Calling all those who work with Bexley's young sports enthusiasts:
Your Borough needs your help.
The Council has extended the time available to take part in
the important consultation on the provision of extra places in mainstream schools
for children with special educational needs.
Pupils at a Welling infant school have a clear message to speeding
motorists - Think Of Us.
