Should astrology be used to help us make decisions? The majority of young people say No.
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UP FOR DISCUSSION: AGE LIMITS ON SKINCARE
This week, VotesforSchools voters will be answering the question: “Should skincare products have age limits?”
Why not discuss what you think about this question at home? Would an age limit be helpful or not?
THIS WEEK’S BIG READ: SKIN TONE PLASTERS
Plasters were first invented about a century ago, and many people have used them to protect and heal minor cuts or scrapes. However, for most of their history, plasters were only produced in light pink or beige shades, which did not match or blend with darker skin tones.
In 2014, a company called TruColou started manufacturing plasters that represented a diverse range of skin tones. In 2020, Band-Aid, the origina plaster company, announced their intention to follow suit. This was significant because it promoted inclusivity and representation for people of all skin tones.
COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE
When were plasters first invented? Which colours were used for plasters originally? When did TruColour start making plasters? Find and copy a word that means “making”. Why was this change important?
VOTESFORSCHOOLS NEWS
LFC PLAYERS RETURN TO TRAINING
Liverpool players have started to return for training following the death of team-mate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. The brothers died in a car accident in Spain while making their way back to the UK for pre-season.
FLASH FLOODS IN TEXAS
At least 104 people have been confirmed dead and another 41 a missing following flash floods in central Texas, US on Friday. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said author would "stop at nothing" to ensure every missing person was found.
20 YEARS ON FROM 7/7
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A memorial service to mark the 20 anniversary of the 7/7 bombings took place at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. The names of the 52 people killed were read aloud by Thelma Stober and Saba Edwards while 52,00 petals fell from the ceiling.
SWIMMING IN THE SEINE
For the first time in more than a hundred years, members of the public have been allowed to swim in the River Seine in Paris, France. People can take a dip in three bathing sites following a clean-up prompted by last year’s Summer Olympics.
SUMMER OF SPORT SPECIAL
UEFA WOMEN’S EURO 2025
UEFA Women's EURO 2025 is bei played until 27th July across ei venues in Switzerland. The 16-te tournament is played in four gr four, with the top two in each s progressing to the knockout ph The final is at St. Jakob-Park in
NORRIS WINS BRITISH GRAND PR
Lando Norris has won the British Gra Prix for the first time. During his slow down lap, Norris said on the McLare team radio, “This is a dream winning at home.” This race also marked 75 years since Silverstone hosted its fir Formula One race in 1950.
DOWN THE LINE
Wimbledon has made changes to its electronic line calling system. This is to remove the possibility of "human error" after it was accidentally turne off during a match between Britain's Sonay Kartal and Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Centre Court.
WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2025
At the end of this summer, England will host the Women’s Rugby World Cup, marking the first time the tournament has been held in the UK since 2010. The final, which will take place at Twickenham, is expected to break the previous attendance record.
