Leaders Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Cheerleading Week B Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Parts Mob
3.20 until 4.30 Lunchtime Lab 3 1:05
Thursday Starkholmes Band Lunchtime 1.10-1.40 Music Room
Y7 Homework Club Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Room 7 Cricket Club After school 3.30 – 4.30 Friday Keyboard Clinic Lunchtime 1.10-1.40 Music Room
Y8 Film club
Lunchtime (bring your lunch)
Important Dates
Bronze Practice
Group 1 - 16th and 17th May
Group 2 - 17th and 18th May
Bronze Qualifier
Group 1 - 6th and 7th June
Group 2 – 19th and 20th June
Silver/Gold Practice
9th and 11th May
Silver Qualifier
23rd – 26th June
Gold Qualifier
19th – 23rd July
Lumsdale Y9-11
WOTW: Sort
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: Sort
Using your MWBs: What do you think this word means?
3…2…1… Show me.
1. To arrange systematically in groups; separate according to type.
2. (Informal use) To resolve (a problem or difficulty).
Using your MWBs: What type of word is it? Noun/verb/adjective/adverbetc.
3…2…1… Show me. Verb
WOTW: Sort
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.
Organise, manage, arrange, classify
Using your MWBs: What antonyms can you think of?
3…2…1… Show me.
Mix up, jumble, disorganise, scatter
BBC News: Red reusable bag trial to simplify recycling sorting
A new reusable red bag is being trialled as a simpler way to sort plastics and metal for recycling and "reduce litter" on the streets. Around five hundred households will be involved in the 12-week scheme run by Bath and North East Somerset Council. The council has said the bags will take up less space than boxes and will benefit households with limited storage space. Councillor Tim Ball said other local authorities have found bags to be a "good" and "cheaper" solution for recycling storage. Residents chosen to take part will have the bags delivered to their homes on the week beginning 24 February. The delivered bags will then be used to recycle household plastic bottles, pots, tubs, and trays and metal packaging such as tins, cans, foil, and aerosols. "It's due to the fantastic commitment of our residents that we recycle more than 60% of our household waste and send just 3% to landfill, but we appreciate that sorting it can be time consuming," Mr Ball said. "The red bag trial aims to make it easier for residents and collection crews to sort the plastics and metals, as well as reduce litter and spillage on collection day as the bags are sealable.
TPS: 1. Why is sorting recycling
helping the planet?
2. Have you sorted any recycling recently? How did you do it?
"Well-sorted recycling can also be sold for more money, which helps to cover collection costs and fund vital local services."
Write two sentences in your form time exercise book with the word sort in them They had to sort the objects by size. It was important to sort the paperwork before the meeting.
WOTW: Sort
TPS 1: Why is increasing our vocabulary important?
Speaking frame: Increasing our vocabulary is important because…
TPS 2: Where might we see the word sort in life?
Speaking frame: We might see the word sort…
Secondary 15 Minute Lesson
Your latest results: “Is it difficult to be a man?”
“I think it's harder being a man, let's say there's a violent crime, everyone automatically assumes it's a man that's done it.”
Trinity Academy New Bridge
“There are more challenges facing women, however because of this men's challenges can get overlooked as it can be difficult for them too.”
Countesthorpe Academy
“Men have not had to fight for equality, or prove themselves. We are all exposed to online material so why should it be so difficult for men to identify right from wrong!”
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
“Girls have to deal with periods, double standards, expectations of what they can and can't do. Boys are given more freedom, less restrictions.”
Folkestone Academy
44,460 young people voted this week! Were you one of them?
Your latest results: “Is it difficult to be a man?”
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Click to hear from Andrew “Bernie” Bernard, Director of What Makes a Man, about his thoughts on your latest VoteTopic results.
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Today’s VoteTopic:
Should ending child poverty be a top priority for the UK Government?
UNCRC Article 27: Food, clothing, a safe home UN SDG 1: No poverty
VfS Key Theme 8: Jobs, economy & education
1 Why are we talking about this?
There are many challenges facing the United Kingdom today. It’s the job of our Government to prepare the country for possible problems and to make things better.
This week, we are highlighting a serious problem affecting the UK. The latest Government data shows there are now 4.5 million children growing up in poverty. This is around 31% of children in the UK.
1 Why are we talking about this?
The young people’s charity, Barnardo’s, defines child poverty as:
Child poverty:
In the UK, a child is living in poverty if they live in a household whose income falls below 60% of the average (median) total household income.
Curriculum link – Maths
Can you describe the differences between the mean, median and mode?
1 Why are we talking about this?
In the coming weeks, the Government will publish a report about how to reduce child poverty.
The Child Poverty Taskforce has been developing a strategy with the aim of improving children’s lives and life chances now and also addressing the root causes of child poverty in the long term.
1 Why are we talking about this?
First, we will explore child poverty in more detail. Then, we will look to balance this responsibility alongside other issues facing the Government.
Today you will be voting Yes or No to:
Should ending child poverty be a top priority for the UK Government?
2 Navigating the numbers
Individual activity (4-6 mins)
Let’s look at some of the numbers around child poverty. Place an imaginary line on the table in front of you. For the statistics, move your finger across your imaginary line to represent how surprising you find the statistic.
I’m not surprised by this This is very surprising
2 Navigating the numbers
The two-child limit in benefits means that affected children miss out on up to £3,455 annually in family income. 59% of families impacted by the two-child limit have at least one adult in work.
The two-child limit stops families from receiving additional benefits for more than two children. This limit was introduced in 2017, and some charities are calling for it to be removed.
In the UK, there are benefits offering financial support for low incomes, help with housing costs, assistance for those with disabilities or health conditions, and support for families.
2 Navigating the numbers
350,000 children would be lifted out of poverty if the Government removed the two-child benefits limit.
2 Navigating the numbers
Seven out of 10 children living in poverty have at least one parent in paid work.
2 Navigating the numbers
In September 2024, Barnardo’s found that one in four parents (25%) struggled to provide sufficient food for their child in the last 12 months, up from one in five parents (20%) in October 2022.
Barnardo’s estimates there are now 3.4 million children in the UK with parents who are struggling to provide sufficient food for them.
Navigating the numbers
90% of all MPs represent parliamentary constituencies that have a child poverty rate of 25% or more.
3 The world we live in
The numbers on child poverty are pretty bleak. Reducing child poverty is one of the responsibilities the Government has.
Shortly you’ll be voting Yes or No to: “Should ending child poverty be a top priority for the UK Government?”
Let’s consider some of the other priorities for the Government.
3 The world we live in
The UK Government is led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party. Labour have five main “missions” to “rebuild Britain”.
Pair discussion (4-6 mins)
You will now see some Yes and No comments for this topic, which will introduce the Government’s five main priorities (or “missions”).
With your partner, discuss whether you lean more towards Yes or No for each example.
3 The world we live in
There can be no higher priority for any Government than protecting their own, particularly their children. Yes
With trade wars becoming a greater threat, the Government has to focus most on the economy. This will help everyone most in the end. No
3 The world we live in
This will mean that children will be able to get the best start in life and strengthen the country in the future. Yes
I feel education needs to be the number one priority to help children for their future. Every child should be able to go on and succeed. No
3 The world we live in
We’re always hearing that the NHS is in crisis, whether that’s hospitals, dentistry or social care. Fixing the NHS should be the key priority. No
Yes
Ending child poverty should be a key priority. This should mean public services will be less stretched in the future.
3 The world we live in
Challenge (2-3 mins)
Would you prefer the Government to spend their time and money on more, or fewer priorities?
Now’s your chance to vote on: “Should ending child poverty be a top priority for the UK Government?”
Yes
There can be no higher priority for any Government than protecting their own, particularly their children.
People cannot afford to wait for things to get better. People need help now.
Ending child poverty should be a key priority. This should mean public services will be less stretched in the future.
With trade wars becoming a greater threat, the Government has to focus most on the economy.
The UK must look to a greener future and invest better in technology. This could mean cheaper bills for people.
The NHS is in crisis, whether that’s hospitals, dentistry or social care. Fixing the NHS should be the key priority.
No
We will be sharing your thoughts on this topic with Barnardo’s, Child Poverty Action Group, The Children’s Society, Department of Education and Save the Children. Log in to your VotesforSchools account to submit your vote and leave a comment.
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