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Justine Greening pays a visit to new Catholic college

WAND Justine Greening pays a visit to new Catholic college

7:30am Thursday 26th January 2012

Local MP Justine Greening visited new Catholic college Saint John Bosco last Friday for an update on its progress.

Boris Johnson urges support for parenting scheme

The Mayor of London visited Parent Gym, based at Shaftesbury Park Primary School, Battersea. Pic: Russell Trow

1:30pm Tuesday 27th September 2011

Boris Johnson told a Battersea parenting class on Friday that he had his Smarties taken away by his grandma when he left the door open.

England fast bowler tells kids what it is to be a good sportsman

Kit Goddard, 10, Mikey Wilson, 9, and Daisy Port,10, with Chris Tremlett

7:00am Wednesday 13th July 2011

An Ashes-winning cricketer visited a Wandsworth primary school to teach kids the importance of good sportsmanship as part of a national campaign.

Youngsters release balloons to mark Refuge Week

Pupils in Battersea marked Refuge Week by releasing balloons

7:00am Monday 4th July 2011

The sky was filled with balloons when primary school pupils took part in a special event to mark Refuge Week.

Pupils continue Book Month celebrations

Westbridge Primary School pupils celebrated Red Nose Day with Wandsworth's mayor during Book Month

7:10am Friday 25th March 2011

Primary school pupils who have been enjoying Book Month throughout March were given more cause to celebrate when Red Nose Day fever took hold.

Sir James Dyson 'tops out' new college building

(L-R) James Wates, deputy chairman of Wates construction, and Ed Vaizey MP hand inventor James Dyson a commemorative trowel

7:20am Wednesday 16th February 2011

The man behind the Dyson vacuum cleaner helped “top out” the Royal College of Art’s (RCA) new building during a special ceremony.

Tributes paid to devoted lollipop lady

Rosina “Zena” Sullivan, of Battersea Park Road, and her husband Ron

7:20am Thursday 10th February 2011

A popular lollipop lady who spent 25 years making sure youngsters got to and from school safely has died aged 63.

Tuck shop helps charity go mad in Tanzania

Teacher Michael Boyle with Belle Eyres and Rory Mitchell

7:20am Thursday 3rd February 2011

Students’ love of snacks has raised more than £400 for a charity working within a rural community in Africa.

Battersea school hosts Oscars night

Newton Prep Oscars Night was complete with red carpet, paparazzi, and glamorous VIP guests

7:10am Friday 28th January 2011

The Oscars came to Battersea last week with the Newton Prep Oscars Night – a showcase and awards ceremony to mark the end of the 2010/11 Year 4 Film Project.

College promotes religious diversity

Students visit stands at South Thames College's Multi-Faith week

7:10am Thursday 27th January 2011

Students from South Thames College were given the opportunity to increase their awareness of different communities as part of Multi-Faith Week.

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In my line of work, Monday is the most productive day of the week, whereas Friday is the least. So why not just switch the Bank Holiday to Friday instead? − Mrs Ann Oyd, Southfields

Letter to the Editor: Bank holidays should be on Fridays, not Mondays »

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