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Oct
13
Thu
Highgate Debates: “SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD” @ Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

THE MOTION This house believes that…

“SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD”

WHEN Thursday 13 October 2016, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm

WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS

HOW Free and open to all.

Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:

tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net

Proposing the motion

KIRI TUNKS is Head of Global Perspectives in a Tower Hamlets comprehensive

school and has been teaching since 1993. She is currently Junior Vice-President of the

National Union of Teachers. She is critical of free schools, arguing that they detrimentally

affect education for all.

Opposing the motion

TOBY YOUNG is an author and currently an Associate Editor of The Spectator. He was a

lead proposer and founder of West London Free School, the first free school to secure a

funding arrangement with the government, and has controversially questioned the

notion of ‘inclusion’ in state schools.

The Debate is free and open to the general public. The Chairman always invites

contributions from the floor.

Feb
12
Sun
LAUDERDALE SUZUKI MUSIC: SING WITH PATTY @ Lauderdale House
Feb 12 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

LAUDERDALE SUZUKI MUSIC: SING WITH PATTY Sun 12 Feb, 2.30–3pm | Free A free singing session for children under 5 years old. Patty will teach songs with hand movements, chime bars and percussion instruments. These classes provide an excellent foundation for learning an instrument.

Jun
5
Wed
Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre – 4 week course on Turning Points in Modern Jewish History @ Highgate (N6) Venue details confirmed upon booking
Jun 5 @ 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre - 4 week course on Turning Points in Modern Jewish History @ Highgate (N6) Venue details confirmed upon booking

Turning Points in Modern Jewish History

Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre presents:
A new engaging, four week course tracing the tumultuous journey of the Jews in modern times.
Focusing on four pivotal moments in history: The Dreyfus Affair, the Kishinev pogrom, Kristallnacht and the Six-Day War.
Presented by Shirli Gilbert, Professor of Modern Jewish History at the University of Southampton (largest Modern History department in Europe)
Jun
12
Wed
Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre – 4 week course on Turning Points in Modern Jewish History @ Highgate (N6) Venue details confirmed upon booking
Jun 12 @ 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre - 4 week course on Turning Points in Modern Jewish History @ Highgate (N6) Venue details confirmed upon booking

Turning Points in Modern Jewish History

Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre presents:
A new engaging, four week course tracing the tumultuous journey of the Jews in modern times.
Focusing on four pivotal moments in history: The Dreyfus Affair, the Kishinev pogrom, Kristallnacht and the Six-Day War.
Presented by Shirli Gilbert, Professor of Modern Jewish History at the University of Southampton (largest Modern History department in Europe)
Jun
19
Wed
Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre – 4 week course on Turning Points in Modern Jewish History @ Highgate (N6) Venue details confirmed upon booking
Jun 19 @ 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre - 4 week course on Turning Points in Modern Jewish History @ Highgate (N6) Venue details confirmed upon booking

Turning Points in Modern Jewish History

Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre presents:
A new engaging, four week course tracing the tumultuous journey of the Jews in modern times.
Focusing on four pivotal moments in history: The Dreyfus Affair, the Kishinev pogrom, Kristallnacht and the Six-Day War.
Presented by Shirli Gilbert, Professor of Modern Jewish History at the University of Southampton (largest Modern History department in Europe)
Jun
26
Wed
Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre – 4 week course on Turning Points in Modern Jewish History @ Highgate (N6) Venue details confirmed upon booking
Jun 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre - 4 week course on Turning Points in Modern Jewish History @ Highgate (N6) Venue details confirmed upon booking

Turning Points in Modern Jewish History

Sir Martin Gilbert Learning Centre presents:
A new engaging, four week course tracing the tumultuous journey of the Jews in modern times.
Focusing on four pivotal moments in history: The Dreyfus Affair, the Kishinev pogrom, Kristallnacht and the Six-Day War.
Presented by Shirli Gilbert, Professor of Modern Jewish History at the University of Southampton (largest Modern History department in Europe)