OUTDOOR LEARNING SUMMER CLUB
Maximumgroupsizeis15people includingfamilymembers.We understandholidaycommitments, familiescanrejoinupontheirreturn.For moreinformationpleasecontact Sam.hooper@Derbyshire.gov.ukor collectaformfromreception.
We would like to invite you and your child/children to our ‘free’ Family Fun Time session!
Join us for summer-themed, fun-packed sessions with may include, Team building canoeing, rock climbing, caving, a session at White Hall and abseiling.
These activities may change but we are aiming for activities such as these.
Upper Site students
Dates: Time:
Friday the 1st of August 1pm - 4pm
Friday the 8th of August 1pm - 4pm
Friday the 15th of August 1pm - 4pm
Friday the 22nd of August 1pm - 4pm
Friday the 29th of August 1pm - 4pm
Lower site Students
Dates: Time:
Tuesday the 29th of July 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 5th of August 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 12 of August 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 19th of August 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 26th of August 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday the 2nd of September 1pm - 4pm
The times of the sessions may change before the summer
We do ask that at least one parent/guardian attends each session and for more information, feel free to contact me on the above email
We look forward to seeing you there!
Important Dates
Bronze Qualifier
19th and 20th June
12th and 13th July
Groups tbc
Silver Qualifier
23rd – 26th June
Gold Qualifier
19th – 23rd July
LOST PROPERTY
If you think any may belong to you please come to reception where we have set up a table for items to be collected! We will not be keeping items in lost property beyond the end of the school year. Please name your uniform and items you bring into school.
Monday LGBT+ group
Y7 and Y8 English Homework Help
Lunchtime Lab 1
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Rm8 or Rm10 Junior Choir
Y8 Art and Craft club
Lunchtime 1 to 1.30 Music Room
Lunchtime Room 1a
school 3.20 until 4.30
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)
school 3.20-4.30 in MU1
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Today’s VoteTopic:
Does politics have a place at music festivals?
UNCRC Article 13: Sharing thoughts freely
UN SDG 16: Peace, justice & strong institutions
VfS Key Theme 7: Crime, justice & extremism
1 Why are we talking about this?
Between 25th-29th June, over 3,000 performers and 200,000 ticketholders headed to Worthy Farm for the 2025 edition of Glastonbury Festival. A lot of the weekend was also broadcast across TV, radio and socials.
1 Why are we talking about this?
It may now be over for another two years, but its impact has continued to be felt in the news since the final festivalgoers left the fields of Somerset.
Did you know?
The festival will take a year off in 2026 to help the land at Worthy Farm recover.
1 Why are we talking about this?
The festival, along with many others, has a long history of being political, shedding light on some of the biggest issues in society at the time. This year’s event was not short of controversy – more on that soon.
But, festivals are also places of escapism, togetherness and, ultimately, fun. Does politics really need to be on the lineup?
1 Why are we talking about this?
Let's decide today, as you vote on:
“Does politics have a place at music festivals?”
2 The headline act
The lights have gone down, and it’s finally time for the biggest stories from Glastonbury to take centre stage.
Pair activity (7-10 mins)
You are going to see some of the big political moments from Glastonbury 2025. As you review each one, discuss the question on the slide with your partner.
2 The headline act
Jade Thirlwall, known onstage as JADE, led a call and response with her audience at Glastonbury. She listed things she disliked, while they shouted back with… Well, you can probably guess.
“…Like low battery, smelly toilets, Reform, welfare cuts, transphobia, silencing protests…”
Was this protestappropriate for a festival setting?
“There’s been a lot about the Middle East in the news recently, quite rightly so. I want to draw your attention to Ukraine for a minute. The next song is called The Love Train. Get on board The Love Train.”
A few days before his “legends” performance slot at Glastonbury, Sir Rod Stewart said in an interview that he thought the UK public should give Reform UK leader Nigel Farage “a chance”.
During his performance, he chose to share a different message.
Do you think Sir Rod’s message went down well?
2 The headline act
The Glastonbury act who got the most airtime this year was punk-rap duo Bob Vylan. They used their performance to speak out about their views on Israel’s military and its actions against the people of Gaza. The chants they led included threats of violence and foul language.
Many people, including the BBC, Keir Starmer and Glastonbury Festival themselves have made statements condemning what was said, and the band’s agent has since dropped them. Somerset & Avon Police are also currently investigating the matter, due to concerns it could incite violence.
Did you know?
Opposition to authority is characteristic of punk music. These views are expressed through shocking behaviour, clothes, and hair, and fast, loud music.
Others have argued that it is not that different from the protests that have taken place at Glastonbury before.
Has the response to Bob Vylan been fair or unfair?
2 The headline act
Even before Glastonbury began, Belfast-based trio Kneecap had hit headlines because of their political views.
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (a.k.a Mo Chara) was recently charged with a terror offence and appeared in a London court. He was accused of displaying the flag of Hezbollah, a terrorist organisation, during a London show; a charge he denies. He was also investigated for saying people should kill their local MP.
He was released on bail, but must attend court again in August.
2 The headline act
In light of the court case,
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he felt that the band’s appearance at Glastonbury was “not appropriate”.
Several other politicians also said they don’t think Kneecap should appear at UK festivals this summer. A number of their shows have already been cancelled due to police concerns over safety.
“The Prime Minister of your country, not mine, said he didn't want us to play … The pressure that [the Glastonbury organisers were] under and they stood strong. Fair play to them.”
The Glastonbury performance went ahead despite these calls. The band led anti-Keir Starmer chants during the show, along with chants in support of Palestine.
They also called for people to “start a riot” when Mo Chara appears in court again in August (which they later claimed was a joke).
Should Kneecaphave been allowed to play?
3 Organised chaos?
“There have been a lot of really heated topics this year, but we remain a platform for many, many artists from all over the world… Everyone is welcome here.”
Glastonbury is no stranger to politics, and organisers Emily and Michael Eavis were prepared for the backlash they would receive by allowing certain artists to play.
Emily Eavis
Individual activity (1-2 mins) Do you think everyone felt welcome at Glastonbury this year?
“People that don’t agree with the politics of the event can go somewhere else.”
Michael
Eavis
Challenge (1-2 mins)
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this point of view?
Now’s your chance to vote on: “Does politics have a place at music festivals?”
Historically, festivals like Glastonbury are about the political statements made as much as the partying!
Politicians get to express their views in Parliament, so why can’t artists do the same when they are on stage?
Festivals should be open to a wide range of political ideas and causes, just like other parts of culture.
Festivals are about unity and having fun. The messages coming out of them now are dangerous and divisive.
Performers and their audiences get swept up in the moment at festivals. This leads to people saying or doing unwise things.
These events are onesided; they usually only reflect a certain type of politics. This paints an imbalanced picture.
We will be sharing your thoughts on this topic with Glastonbury Festival, Live Nation, Festival Republic, Youth Music and Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).
Log in to your VotesforSchools account to submit your vote and leave a comment.
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