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Schools in Lewisham are expected to be open tomorrow

6:15pm Sunday 5th February 2012

IT IS largely expected to be business as usual in Lewisham tomorrow with schools expected to open.

Union's warning over Greenwich library transfer proposal

4:05pm Friday 3rd February 2012

A UNION claims Greenwich Council is deliberately keeping people in the dark over its plans for the borough’s libraries.

Young astronomers in Dartford observe 4.5 billion year-old asteroid

9:39am Friday 3rd February 2012

ASTRONOMERS at a Dartford school took part in a Europe-wide observation of an a 4.5 billion year-old asteroid the size of Greater London.

Blackfen school links with pupils in India to debate children's rights

8:00am Friday 3rd February 2012

SCHOOLGIRLS from Blackfen have linked up with children across the globe to share their views about children’s rights.

Greenwich Council plans to buy college for primary place boost

7:10am Friday 3rd February 2012

GREENWICH Council’s cabinet may have voted to shut down Blackheath Bluecoat last month, but their leader is all set to buy a new school.

Funding for specialist school in Erith approved

11:46am Wednesday 1st February 2012

FUNDING for a specialist school for pupils who are on the autistic spectrum has been approved.

Parents in last ditch attempt to save their school crossing patrol

12:18pm Tuesday 31st January 2012

PARENTS at a Bromley school have managed to save their school crossing patrol after a frantic week of fundraising.

College relocation plans get Town Centre Forum backing

5:06pm Monday 30th January 2012

A COMMUNITY group has backed Bexley College’s plans to relocate to Erith.

School children to put their Twist on Oliver for author's birthday

2:17pm Monday 30th January 2012

CONSIDER yourself in for a treat at Woodville Halls next week as school pupils taught in Dickens’ old house put of a special performance of one of the author’s most famous works.