Above is a pic of our house and the street where we live, as well as a photo of the local school, where we will be walking regularly. Got great news today that Franny was accepted at Links Primary, the "outstanding" elementary school that is right behind our house.
We can hear the kids on the playground from our back garden, it's so close. There are train tracks, however, between us and the school, so you need to walk around the corner and up a bit to get there. Our next door neighbor, Vicki, takes her daughter to Nursery school there and she said that it's a really nice school. It's a 100 year old brick building "with a warm and welcoming atmosphere," sounds a bit like Loyal Heights!
They haven't decided whether Greta has a place at Graveney School yet, and we're really hoping that this works out. I've been in touch with the Council Admissions team as well as the school directors (squeaky wheel and all that) numerous times, but it's a very popular school so we just need to wait to see if there are any openings...fingers crossed!
We have now been shopping at Sainsbury's, Lidl, and some of the neighborhood food stalls, and are eating very well. The kids have already gotten into the habit of having tea (and biscuits!) every day, which was an activity that Steven and I have participated in for years; hence the fact that we are planning to join the local Leisure Center (gym). The garbage and recycling go out on Fridays, and the Library is closed on Wednesdays (we've taken numerous books out on things to do in London). It's safe to say that we are settling in to some semblance of a routine...and we're liking it very much.
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Wonderful news, that Franny has been admitted to Links Primary! Congratulations. And I've got my fingers crossed for Greta, though I know she's going to end up exactly where she belongs. Your street is lovely -- but I'm aching to see the inside of your house! Do show!
Love to you all!
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