Children
Lack of male teachers in primary schools. Is it really important?
Suraj forwarded this article to me and the first thing I thought was “tell me something I don’t know!” Why? I didn’t think it was a big deal until I saw the magic that male teachers seem to have with primary school aged children. Perhaps it’s because there are less Read more…
Children
Advice from a paediatrician re milk, juice, fruit and veg.
Earlier this week I created a post about whether milk is really good for us. My friend forwarded the link to his uncle who’s been a Paediatrician for 40 over years. His comments about milk, juice and more is as follows: – Hello Ajay, Many thanks for that interesting article Read more…
Children
Hayes Hawks BMX Club – free lessons. Gear is loaned for free.
This message was written by Robin. You will see from the attachment, that the Hayes Hawks BMX Club have secured funding from the GLA’s Summer of Sport scheme to run free BMX Coaching at Lake Farm Country Park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in August. Times vary. Just turn up Read more…
Campaigns
Be inspired by Severn Suzuki’s speaking at the Earth Summit representing the Environmental Children’s Organization
I got an email a few weeks ago. It was called ‘Make this video go around the world’. I watched it and was amazed by the clarity, conviction, honesty and vision of this child called Severn who was addressing so many people at the Earth Summit! What she said was Read more…
Children
Black.
This is one of those Hindi films I’d like for my collection. An amazing film. Not too long. Not shallow. I’d be proud to pay for it, rather than download it, and contribute towards rewarding those who made it. So what’s it about? An unending darkness… A world of shadows… Read more…
Children
Taare Zameen Par. Every child is special
Taare Zameen Par is a Hindi film. It was directed and produced by Aamir Khan. So what I hear you ask? Well, I would probably have said the same. I don’t watch many Hindi films unless they are ‘different’ i.e. not the typical love story focusing on heartbreak, issues with Read more…
