Educating the East End for 300 years Central Foundation Girls’ School is one of the capital’s oldest schools and can trace its roots back to 1697. Split over a number of sites, the school’s new home is in Bow Road. www.central.towerhamlets.sch.uk Sir Ian’s a Freeman Sir Ian McKellen is joint-owner of The Grapes pub and restaurant in Narrow Street, Limehouse. see below News News in brief Parenting ‘webinar’ PARENTING network Mumsnet is hosting a ‘webinar’ and is inviting parents and carers to join in. Jill Wheatcroft, a lecturer in child health, is hosting the webbased seminar on November 25. Residents who are unable to go online to take part can post questions in advance at http://local.mumsnet.com/ Talk/local_tower_hamlets Christmas crafts SMALL enterprises and start-up businesses are being invited to showcase their crafts, prints, illustrations, photos, jewellery, textiles and handmade goods at an indoor Christmas market on Saturday, November 22. The event will take place from 11am- 6pm at Husk Coffee and Creative Space, 649-651 Commercial Road, Limehouse. Email alice.husk@ gmail.com for details. New era at Central Foundation Continued from page 1 “It’s so important to cherish our young women’s education,” Ms Chakrabarti added. Head teacher Esther Holland said: “The students are already saying what a huge difference these new facilities are making to their education and what an inspirational environment it is. I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in achieving these improvements.” Mayor Lutfur Rahman said: “The transformation of all our secondary schools in recent years represents a £300m investment in the future of the borough’s children. “We will continue to invest in education to ensure every child can fulfil their potential.” Cllr Gulam Robbani, cabinet ACTOR, charity patron and LGBT campaigner Sir Ian McKellen (pictured above) added another feather to his cap when he received the Freedom of the City of London. The honour was given in recognition of his outstanding contribution to acting and high-profile campaigning work. The ceremony at Guildhall Shami Chakrabarti member for education and children’s services, said: “I hope the wonderful new facilities will help this excellent school to achieve even greater things.” Bouygues UK was the construction company on the project. Its managing director for construction in London and the South East, Arnaud Bekaert, said: “We have been heavily on Thursday, October 30 began with Sir Ian, who lives in Limehouse, reading aloud the Declaration of a Freeman. Dr Peter Kane, Chamberlain of London, welcomed him as a Citizen of London and presented him with a framed parchment certificate. Lord Mayor of London, Fiona Woolf, said: “Sir Ian is an Pupils entertain their guests with a musical number from Guys and Dolls involved with the Tower Hamlets Building Schools for the Future Programme, having delivered 17 out of the 18 schools that formed part of the council’s overhaul of education facilities exceptional actor of international acclaim, whose repertoire ranges from Shakespeare and Pinter to Hollywood blockbusters and situation comedy. He is also a tireless campaigner for equality, for which I have the greatest admiration, so it is entirely appropriate that we honour his achievements.” in the borough. Central Foundation now incorporates the contemporary Aspire building, which will provide an enhanced educational environment for sixth form students studying science and the performing arts.” Three other school buildings have also undergone refurbishment, some of which will be completed by the end of the year. ALTMORE DENTAL CARE CANARY WHARF 33-37 Amsterdam Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 3UU NHS new patients welcome to our Practice. Why not save time and have the whole family in one local practice be seen by caring professionals. Private patients welcome Evenings are available on request for private patients. Tooth whitening with free 30 minute hygiene visit starting from £245. Why not have a brighter, healthy smile! Please mention this advert when calling. Call us now on 020 7515 4600, find out what we can offer you and your family 10 – 16 NOVEMBER 2014 N E W S F R O M T O WER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 5
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