Email Mrs Cooper for more information or to submit your entry on: cwhyatt@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
A powerpoint with more information has also been put on ‘notices’ on show my homework.
Deadline for entries is Friday 18th October.
Monday LGBT+ group
Y7 and Y8 English Homework Help
Junior Choir
Y8 Art and Craft club
Y7/Y8 Girls Football
Drama Club WEEK A only
Lunchtime Lab 1
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Rm8 or Rm10
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Music Room
Lunchtime Room 1a
school 3.20 until 4.30
1 to 1.30 Parts Mob
Y7/Y8 Boys football
Y7 Girls Netball Y8 Girls Netball
1 to 1.30 Parts Mob
school 3.20 until 4.30
Thursday Starkholmes Band
Lunchtime 1.10-1.40 Music Room
Y7 Homework Club
Drama Club WEEK B only
Rugby Week A only
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Room 7
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Parts Mob
school 3.30 – 4.30 Week A
3.30 – 4.30 Parts Mob Friday Keyboard Clinic
Y8 Film club
Street Dance Club
Lunchtime 1.10-1.40 Music Room
Lunchtime (bring your lunch)
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Parts Mob
GCSE and A level Photography Catch Up
3.20-4.30 in C6
and A level Art Catch Up
Boys Football Y9-Y13 Girls Football
3.20- 5.00 in C4
Y11 English support (JFG)
Lunchtime in S5
Y9-Y13 Rugby Week B
Y11 Boys Football
Y12/Y13 Football
Y9- Y11 Netball SportsLeaders
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 in E4
school 3.20 MU1
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30
x t r a C u r r i c u l a r
Club Lunchtime 1 to 1.30
Highfields PE Enrichment Clubs - Starkholmes
Monday - After School 3.20 –
4.30
Y7/Y8 Girls Football – Mr Shirtcliffe –
Field (Boots, Shin pads)
Highfields PE Enrichment Clubs - Starkholmes
Wednesday – After School 3.20
– 4.30
Y7 / Y8 Boys Football – Mr Waller Field (Boots, Shin pads)
Y7 Girls Netball – Miss Geraghty Courts
Y8 Girls Netball – Mrs Allen Courts
Lunch Clubs Starkholmes – 1 - 1.30
• Monday – Handball – Mr Shirtcliffe – Gym
• Tuesday – Basketball - Gym
• Wednesday - Highfields Leadership – Mrs Allen - Gym
Highfields PE Enrichment Clubs - Lumsdale
Wednesday - After School
3.20 – 4.30
Y10 Football (Boys) – Mr Shirtcliffe
Astro
Girls Y9,10,11 6th form – Mr Shirtcliffe
Astro
Y9 Football (Boys) – Mr Searson
Astro
Highfields PE Enrichment Clubs - Lumsdale
Thursday - After School 3.20 –
4.30
Rugby All years Week B – Mr Shirtcliffe
Field
Y11 Boys Football – Mr Searson
Astro
6th Form Football – Mr Waller
Astro
Y9, 10, 11 6th form Netball - Miss Geraghty
Sportshall/Court
Leaders – 6th form – Mrs Allen
Sportshall/Court
Lunch Clubs Lumsdale – 1 - 1.30
• Tuesday – Highfields Sports Leadership – Mrs Allen
Sportshall
• Thursday – Basketball – Mr Briddon
Sportshall
• Friday – Badminton Smash up – Mr Shirtcliffe
Sportshall
WOTW: Construct
TPS: Why do we do Word of the Week?
Having a large vocabulary is not just a skill in reading, writing, listening and speaking, but also in a general knowledge of science, history and the arts. It makes you a more interesting human!
WOTW: Construct
Using your MWBs: What do you think this word means?
3…2…1… Show me.
1. To build, make or create an idea or physical thing
Using your MWBs: What type of word is it?
Noun/verb/adjective/adverbetc.
3…2…1… Show me.
Verb
WOTW: Construct
TPS: Synonyms and antonyms (what are these?):
Synonyms – words with a similar meaning
Antonyms – words with the opposite meaning
Using your MWBs: What synonyms can you think of?
3…2…1… Show me.
Create, make, shape, build, form
Using your MWBs: What antonyms can you think of?
3…2…1… Show me.
Destroy, separate, damage
WOTW: Construct
In your form time exercise book, write two sentences with the word construct in them:
Examples: They were busy constructing a tower from the blocks. He constructed his own narrative of events. They were hired to construct a skyscraper in the middle of the city.
Read the extract: what are the benefits of a construction project to the local area?
What
things do we have to consider when
constructing new buildings?
A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction for a new medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station in Fife. The construction contract, worth nearly £22 million, was awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to Graham last year.
The new building will replace the aging current medical and dental centre, which was built in 1936. Once the replacement facility is complete, medical personnel and patients will transition over to the new medical and dental centre and Graham will demolish the old building.
Once complete, the new facility will be of sufficient size to cater for the increasing number of personnel forecast to be based at the station in the coming years, as it is to become the Army’s hub in Scotland. Around 3,700 personnel at the British Army establishment and their dependents will benefit from the new building, which will house physical rehabilitation and mental health facilities as well as GP and dental services.
The building has been carefully designed to be as sustainable as possible, including through thermal efficiency, solar panels, air source heat pumps and provision of four electric vehicle charging stations. Building materials have been selected not only on the basis of suitability but also to reduce carbon impact on the environment. It is hoped that the building can be an example of sustainability in construction of future MOD medical and dental centres.
WOTW: Construct
TPS 1: Why is increasing our vocabulary important?
Speaking frame: Increasing our vocabulary is important because…
TPS 2: Where might we see the word construct in life?
Speaking frame: We might see the word construct…
Secondary 15 Minute Lesson
Your latest results: “Do we understand the difference between appropriation and appreciation?”
“It’s about giving credit where credit is due for the works people have created.”
Brownhill Learning Community
“Students were passionate about the topic and a lot of them said that they have a better understanding now on why we are celebrating Black History Month.”
Ark Kings Academy
69.2% 30.8% Yes No
“We found this challenging as a class and thought the lines could be quite blurred.”
Acorn School
“We understand the difference between the terms but when it comes to applying it to a scenario the line is blurred and difficult to make account of which is which.”
Horbury Academy
63,432 young people voted this week! Were you one of them?
Your latest results: “Do we understand the difference between appropriation and appreciation?”
Hola! I’m Jacobo, and I work with the Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (or CLAUK for short). We’re a group that works to improve life for our communities here in the UK. At CLAUK, we believe it’s really important that children and young people — like YOU — help build a society where everyone is accepted, no matter where they come from or what language they speak. It’s amazing that so many out of 63,000 of you understand the difference between cultural “appropriation” and “appreciation.” By respecting other cultures, we can build real friendships and create a kinder, more inclusive world!
Jacobo Belilty, Coordinator of the Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK
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Today’s VoteTopic:
Are we getting better at talking about periods?
UNCRC Article 29:
Aims of education
UN SDG 1: No poverty
VfS Key Theme 1: Health & wellbeing
1 Why are we talking about this?
We all know that periods happen, but do we really know enough about them?
More than this, can we talk effectively about this topic?
Today’s VoteTopic is: “Are we getting better at talking about periods?”
There are many stories about periods that need to shared and talked through…
Today, we are talking about periods. A period is also known as menstruation. The period is one part of the menstrual cycle. This cycle takes around 28 days. During the process, the lining of the uterus is prepared for pregnancy. If pregnancy does not happen, the lining is then shed. This is called menstruation, or having a period.
Talking about periods has been difficult for a long time.
The first time the word “period” was said in an advert on TV was in 1985! It was the one when the actress Courtney Cox spoke about tampons. Did you know?
There have been dramatic changes in adverts selling period products. Only 10 years ago you would see blue liquid representing blood. You can learn more about these changes and see where advertising has moved onto today in the longer Secondary 45 Minute Lesson.
Pair activity (1-2 mins)
Sometimes people use euphemisms when they talk about periods. Share with your partner if you have heard of any of these euphemisms for periods.
Shark week
The Red Baron
Aunt Flo
Red badge of courage
The red wedding
Mother
Nature’s gift
On the rag
Euphemism:
A word or phrase used to avoid saying an apparently unpleasant or offensive word.
Crimson tide Girl flu Moon time
Time of the month
Lady business
Riding the cotton pony
3 Getting the conversation flowing
Later in the lesson you will be voting Yes or No to the question: “Are we getting better at talking about periods?”
Whole class discussion (4-6 mins)
Let’s look at some scenarios where people are talking about periods. Do you feel these are realistic conversations or not? Why is this?
3 Getting the conversation flowing
Isn’t your sister able to come out to play with us today?
Not this time. She’s needing to rest up a little more today as it’s her monthly period.
Do you feel this is a realistic conversation? Why is this?
3 Getting the conversation flowing
I’m a little shocked you replied to the teacher like that.
Well maybe it is her time of the month? It’s a good explanation.
Do you feel this is a realistic conversation? Why is this?
3 Getting the conversation flowing
Do you feel this is a realistic conversation? Why is this?
I’m not comfortable taking the swimming lesson today. It’s… It’s not the right time for me.
Okay, fine. You know there are products that would still allow you to join in?
3 Getting the conversation flowing
So you were taught nothing about periods? Nothing about the different products and how periods can make people feel?
Honestly, no. I feel like this is a huge gap in my knowledge. What’s worse is, I think this is true for most men.
Do you feel this is a realistic conversation? Why is this?
Today’s VoteTopic question is: “Are we getting better at talking about periods?”
Talking more could help make periods an easier process for many. Whether this means more people can share their experiences, be able to ask for advice or so more boys feel empowered to join the chat.
It’s important to recognise that talking about periods isn’t for everyone. It’s okay to not want to share details on this topic. We can all benefit from people that have decided to share some of their stories though.
Individual activity (4-6 mins)
Take a read of some life experiences involving periods. Consider the person’s account and then write down what lessons could be learned from their experience.
“I started my period in Year 7, I was young and it was all new to me. Luckily, when it first started I was at home. Unfortunately, the second time I got my period I was in school during PE. I remember saying to my teacher ‘I started my period and now it's happened again’ as I obviously didn't even have the vocabulary to say, ‘I’ve come on my period’. Her response was to huff and say, ‘well go and get a pad then’. I felt so ashamed and embarrassed after her response - not before.”
What lessons could be learned here?
“My experience talking to doctors about unusual period symptoms hasn’t always been positive as I haven’t always felt listened to. I found it difficult to speak for myself in those situations because they were both the adult and the expert in the room. Luckily, I spoke to my mum and she reminded me that I know my own body better than anyone else. It’s important to know that a symptom that might be normal for someone else, isn’t necessarily normal for you and any changes to your usual cycle should be investigated. I persevered by asking to see a different doctor and they were able to refer me to a specialist to diagnose the problem.”
What lessons could be learned here?
“I first heard something about periods when I was in Year 6. All the girls were taken to the hall for a special assembly, all the boys were sent outside for playtime. We wondered what the secretive assembly was about. After what seemed like ages, the girls were allowed out to play and they were asked questions by the boys. All I can remember from their answers is that there were no bins in the girls’ toilets, and that some of the girls had been needing to hide things under the toilet seats.”
What lessons could be learned here?
“Growing up, I always thought talking to men or boys like my dad, my friends, boyfriends etc. about periods was a taboo subject and would make them feel too uncomfortable. Actually, I think it just prevented them from understanding my experience and the only thing they’d hear about periods was ‘jokes’ about girls having a bad temper. It also made me really anxious about having my period when I was spending time with them.”
What lessons could be learned here?
Now’s your chance to vote on: “Are we getting better at talking about periods?”
Yes No
More people are talking about periods so we are feeling like it’s a conversation we can now have.
I’m seeing adverts that talk about period products directly. It’s a thing, and people are getting over it.
Boys are being taught the basics more. This can help them feel informed and have these conversations.
I think some people definitely are. But I personally still find it a little embarrassing.
Feels like some people just want to pretend that periods don’t happen, it’s easier for them that way.
People’s experiences of them are very different so it can be difficult to share and understand.
We will be sharing your thoughts on this topic with Brook, Bloody Good Period, Period Poverty UK, ActionAid and WUKA.
Log in to your VotesforSchools account to submit your vote and leave a comment.
AOTW: Questions
1. What was Rishi Sunaks job in 2021?
2. Find a synonym in the text for the word “lowered”.
3. Which period products were not included in the tampon tax change in 2021?
4. When did period pants become VAT-free?
5. Which shop led the campaign around period pants?
