A BRIEF INTRODUCTIONIt is with great esteem that we welcome you to the very first edition of The Cumberland School student newsletter - made by the students, for the students. Within, you will find a snapshot of our school life, including several outstanding articles of events that have taken place over the last term, written by our School Counselors. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase our peers’ successes and achievements, as we strive to provide them with the recognition they deserve. Also, we would like to thank Samir (10M), for formatting this newsletter and Ms H Chowdrey for overseeing this project.

We hope you enjoy reading this; it’s about quality, not quantity!

TCS STUDENT NEWSLETTERFOR THE STUDENTS, BY THE STUDENTS | SPRING

NEWS BITES

INCREASING SUSTAINABILITY

Over the course of last term, Cumberland School has

introduced biodegradable alternatives to previously

wasteful items in the canteen, including cutlery and tissue.

WORLD BOOK DAYStudents and teachers

celebrated a wide array of literacy characters by dressing

up accordingly for World Book Day, which left students

with joyful smiles. See page 3

SEVEN PUPILS FROM THE TCS SECURE

SCHOLARSHIPS TO TOP FEE-PAYING SCHOOLS

Read the article in page 4 and be inspired to follow their footsteps. Want to be ahead of the game

and start your research? Speak to Mr Deen.

By PJ and Mupisha, Head Students

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STUDENT COUNCILLORS

The student council are part of TCS student leadership team who aim to bring pupils’ voices across, that may otherwise be dismissed.

The councillors are there to listen to you if you need a peer to talk to or ask for support. When in school, feel free to raise any issue you have with a student councillor, which can then be presented at the councillors’ briefing to work out a solution.

MORE SP RTS SUCCESSWITH OUR YEAR 10 BOYS HANDBALL TEAM SMASHING IT ONCE AGAIN AT THE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT!

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Our handball team are through to the final 8’s of the handball London youth games competition after beating Chadwell Heath school, showing intense passion and dedication in handball!

Student Mirradoor said: “Chadwell was one of the strongest schools, so we are extremely proud of this victory, just as much as all the others. Mr Robinson did a great job of preparing us for the game. If it wasn’t for his support and training, we wouldn’t be in the top 8.”

Year 10 boys handball team

Our Year 9 GCSE PE students represented the school as sports leaders for the Primary Pentathlon Challenge. There were 14 primary schools taking part. It was a great day for everyone, leaving behind huge amounts of skills and talents exchanged between the students.

PRIMARY PANATHLON CHALLENGE LEAD BY YEAR 9 STUDENTS FROM THE TCS

THRILLING UPCOMING STEM PROJECTS ON OUR RETURNEvery Friday, pupils across year 7-10 meet to carry out some exciting STEM activities. For example:

§ Making solar panel from CD§ Making lip-balm & soap§ Making glue from polystyrene

And we have many more to come. Before the lockdown we were working towards building a miniature version of a working wind turbine, which requires us to utilise the 3D printer to model pieces.

Our overall aim is to make products that are sustainable and can be implemented in Low-Income areas, like Uganda, Africa.

Look out for upcoming STEM activities, which include:

Building a computer, Centrifuge, Methane Biogas + much more.

Email Mr Bannister (warren.bannister@cumberlandcst.org) to find out more or to be part of our amazing team!

CHARITY WITHIN STEM:

Last year we introduced a grand STEM charity sale, in which we make biodegradable products, mostly out of recycled materials and sell them to the school. We support the African Education Trust (AET), which aims to provide an education to the disadvantaged. Thanks to our supportive students and staff we managed to raise about £600 last year, and we are hoping to surpass this amount this year.

A NEW REWARD AT THE TCS

The Golden Ticket is a new reward that has recently been launched at The Cumberland School. Each week, all teachers will select one student who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to their learning. The Cumberland School wants to focus on an excellent attitude to learning instead of poor behaviour - the Golden Ticket acknowledges our great students.

A student who is awarded the Golden Ticket should be proud of themselves and should show their tickets to their families so they too can be proud.

Are you ready to join the proud panel of students with a Golden Ticket? Show your teacher what you’re worth and win that ticket!

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MASTER MISSI N SUCCESS

W RLD BOOK DAYA successful World Book Day left our students with wide, joyful smiles and brought literacy characters to life!

World Book Day is an excellent opportunity for students to dress up as a character from their favourite book. Impressive demonstrations left us all astounded and at a loss of speech at our pupils’ creativity and passion in books & literacy.

Alongside the fascinating outfits by the students and staff, there were several activities throughout the day which made this a truly remarkable day, including the lesson starters, competitions, and Willy Wonka’s tea party in the library hosted by Mr. Wonka (Ms. Goddard). See more on Cumberland twitter.

At The Cumberland School, we not only wish for you to obtain the best possible grades, but we also hope that you will leave school as responsible, intelligent, and compassionate young leaders who will contribute positively to your communities.

HELP AVAILABLE EVERY FRIDAY: 12.45 -2.45 PM, IN F34 (SCIENCE), BY MASTER MISSION AMBASSADOR – SAMIR!

SEVEN PUPILS FROM THE TCS SECURE A SCHOLARSHIPS WORTH COMBINED £240K

The Cumberland School pupils Pijus Dragunas, Swatiya Montaha, Alexia Kieya, Maleehah Khan and Waez Amin have all won scholarships to top fee-paying schools.

Five pupils from The Cumberland School are set to study at top independent schools after winning scholarships worth a combined £240,000.

The Cumberland School has helped five talented teenagers trade its classrooms for the hallowed halls of some of the country's top fee-paying colleges.

Waez Amin has secured a £76,000 scholarship to study at Eton from September - following in the footsteps of former Cumberland pupil Maheraj Ahemed, who joined the prestigious school last year.Fellow Cumberland pupil Pijus Dragunas will be heading to Bancroft's School in Woodford Green for his A-levels - less than a decade after living in a friend's loft when he and his mum first moved to the UK from his native Lithuania.

The 16-year-old likened his scholarship to a game of snakes and ladders, adding: "I have just shot up the ladder in one go. You could say I have come a long way from my mum's friend's loft."Swatiya Montaha and Alexia Kieya, both 15, have won £43,000 scholarships to study at King's College, Wimbledon.

Alexia described it as "a dream come true" while Swatiya said that she had worked hard for the "massive opportunity" the top school will give her.Maleehah Khan, 16, will be going to University College School, Hampstead, on a £40,000 scholarship.She said: "I was hopeful of getting in but did not think it would happen."All five had to go through a gruelling selection process at their respective colleges, including entrance exams, interviews and public debates.

Cumberland's executive headteacher Simon Elliott said: "Last year I said Maheraj had set the bar for others to follow, I did not realize some students would take my comments quite so literally."These are truly inspirational stories of young people who have faced a challenge in their lives rising above to create for themselves life-changing opportunities."

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L O O K I N G F O R C A R E E R S A D V I C E ?

Visit Mr Deen (Careers and Aspirations Manager), in FO7.

Available every break time and most other times. Simply pop-in to ask him for advice or just generally talk about your career paths & goals.

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NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK LEFT STUDENTS FULL OF HOPES AND ASPIRATIONS FOR THE FUTURENational Careers Week (NCW) pounded in with a range of activities taking place throughout the week, for students in year 7 - 10. We had three workshops (My Future) led by our passionate Careers Ambassadors; visitors from NewVic came to answer pupils’ questions about post-16 options; trips to professional bodies and careers drop-in session with Mr Deen (Careers and Aspirations Manager).

Careers Ambassadors truly play a vital role in making events like this happen, from promoting it to leading sessions. This is the first year The Cumberland School has had Careers Ambassadors with its roots planted in year 10 student, Samir’s ideas.

Careers Ambassadors have a meeting every other week to plan for upcoming events, along with boosting their skills through different activities, e.g. communication, leadership, etc.

National Careers Week provided students across all year groups beneficial and productive workshops and the careers team is planning for a Cumberland School Careers Week in June.

WHAT CAN YOU GET INVOLVED WITH DURING LOCKDOWN?

Future proof your careers prospects, by reading endless articles and advice on Success at schoolhttps://successatschool.org/careerzonesummary/8/Education-Teaching

Learn a new language or secure your MFL knowledge for free, visit:https://www.rosettastone.com/freeforstudents/

Collins revision resources are made free, have a look and consolidate your learning, visit:https://collins.co.uk/pages/support-learning-at-home#Secondary

Musicians, this is a great site to test your theory knowledge:https://t.co/6wEc7wo1s5?amp=1

Budding entrepreneurs, get a head start on your career with this wonderful programme. More information found by clicking the link: https://t.co/a6q6moCRl0?amp=1

By Samir Mazumder 10M

BULLYING BULLYING is no joke! At the Cumberland School, there is zero tolerance for bullying. However, some students who were previously bullied shy away from people and suffer in the dark, leading to mental health issues, such as depression.

BULLYING happens so often that often people forget its meaning: intended to hurt someone either physically or emotionally. This is an extremely serious matter as research shows that a fifth of young people has been victims of bullying in the past 12 months. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, you should speak to a trusted adult. This will help you feel safer at school.

Bullying can happen due to several reasons: race / ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

Different types of bullying:

Physical Bullying – attacking a person through physical means, e.g. hitting, stealing or making rude hand gestures, etc.

Verbal Bullying – harming someone’s feelings using your voice, e.g. calling names, threatening language, racist remarks, etc.

Social Bullying – lying and spreading rumours; leaving someone out on purpose; telling others not to be friends with someone; embarrassing someone in public and damaging someone's reputation or relationship.

Cyber Bullying – posting / sending harmful texts, emails or posts, images or videos; making online threats; imitating others online or using their online log-in; deliberately excluding others online and spreading nasty gossip/rumours on social media.

You can report bullying to a trusted members of staff (such as your Head of Learning or Learning Manager), tell anti-bullying ambassadors (see posters around the school) or visit reportbullying@cumberlandcst.org if you have witnessed bullying.OR you could speak to a school counsellor! By Gishani Nandakuamr 7R

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JACK PETCHEY AWARD WINNERSOUR school is always proud when our students set a good example and represent the values we enforce daily. Our students constantly try their best to achieve the most that they can in all lessons and outside of school. This term, three hard-working award winners were nominated:

Fatmata has made the school extremely proud with her exceptional sportsmanship. She represented Great Britain in the women's basketball tournament overseas in the summer and supports the school teams in every game. Her excellence

Saeem goes to see his form tutor each day and offers to help in any way he can, he is an extremely thoughtful and kind person and his form tutor could not

also extends in helping around the school ambassador duties and not too long ago she was in the local newspaper after assisting an elderly man who needed assistance after injuring himself on the streets near school. A local hero is she.

think of a more deserving person to achieve this award. Saeem is also working towards improving the school environment and trying to help facilitate organising a better recycling system at the school and improving our eco team.

Chloe is always trying her best at everything she does and goes above and beyond in every lesson and attends every after school PE club 4 times a week. Plays for most girl's sports teams across PE and helps students to develop, she is a pleasure to teach and an asset to the

school. Outstanding commitment and development across a wide range of extra curricular sports clubs. Chloe attends a club after school every day and still prioritizes her key studies which is reflected in her current grades.

“The greatest thing about Photography is that it’s an amazing mix of Art, Science and History; it’s a practical, yet creative subject.” – Jolie, Host of the Workshop

This workshop allowed students to go back to the roots of Photography and understand how to utilize vintage techniques and devices. Along the way, Carnaby Street also provided a bustling landscape: perfect material for any avid photographer.

Ms. Millward and the rest of the Art and Design staff hope to take the next generation of energetic Cumberland School photographers on photoshoots that are just as beneficial as this one has been for the current Year 11.

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The Photographer’s Gallery, Carnaby Street: Discovering the origins of Photography

EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS AT THE TCS

School clubs are an essential part of our education, based on our students’ areas of interests that help build personal and technical skills that we might not otherwise have opportunities to develop.

The Cumberland School provides a variety of before school, lunchtime & after school clubs. Every morning there are several sports clubs, such as basketball, football, etc. along with many others that suit different interests, for example, interventions, music, drama, etc.Students can make their lunchtimes a lot more productive and fun through clubs, like homework club, where pupils get access to computers and printer; maths interventions, for extra support and many more that help develops our students’ talents.

Finally, we have many clubs after school, where students can regularly attend or go there as a one-off. This is useful when you must wait for someone, rather than sitting in the front office, do something productive with your time.

Extracurricular clubs not only allow you to enrich yourself but also allow you to meet new people, learn new things, gain experience and build your confidence.You can find the list of all the clubs on the school website!

STUDENTS in Ms Millward’s Year 11 Photography class were amazed to hear that their next trip would feature a tailored workshop, in West End’s very own ‘Photographer’s Gallery’, touching upon the very first forms of cameras.

The gallery is situated in the iconic Carnaby Street (itself being a historic-cultural landmark, notably in the 1960s) with houses more than 3 floors worth of thought-provoking exhibitions and numerous workshops.

Students were greeted to a presentation regarding the Camera Obscura, - a rudimentary form of camera, existed since at least the 1500s! This camera is a “dark chamber”, where a hole is created in a light-tight room, letting light into the room, and projecting an image onto a surface within the chamber.

Students were taken to a recreation of the device, where the method was shown. They were then tasked with creating their own, miniature version of the device in pairs, using a simple method involving scissors, tape, cardboard and some tracing paper (among some other things).

By Ibrahim Al-Islam 11D

By Alexander Middleton 8N

Y11 students building a Camera Obscura, in one of many workshops hosted by the Photographer’s Gallery

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YEAR 9By Amir Rehman 9E

“Hey, I’m Amir and here is a humble report of a typical day as a GCSE student at The Cumberland School. Stay tuned and find out if you can relate to what goes on in my life at school.This morning was another drowsy, sluggish morning. As usual, I laid back and had a casual breakfast with no worries about being late or frustrated, as my dad would say ‘Hakuna Matata’ (no trouble – Swahili). When the time arrived, I headed out, already curious about what amazing events wait for me today…

Once I reached school, I walked past the green gates – entering an optimistic and friendly atmosphere, ready to be successful young leaders and at that moment I definitely knew I avoided detention (as usual) and could have a peaceful lunch without my Learning Manager having to chance after me.

To begin with, I have computer science, which is one of the options subjects I’ve chosen to do for my GCSEs. These classes are usually small, meaning my teacher can easily fly around the room and assist every student in the classroom. I like my class, as it provides a broad and diverse learning environment, where we all have very different views about things.

Before going to class there is a line-up, which is put in place for all the students to calm down and get ready to dive into the learning as soon as they get into the lesson. I think this is beneficial not only for this cause but also for when the new year 7s come in the school, with line up they won’t get lost around the building.

As a student studying Computer Science, French and Geography, at first, I was intimidated by the amount of content that there was to learn, but within my first few lessons I’ve noticed how well everything is explained and it’s all broken down. One thing I really like here at Cumberland is that all the teachers are constantly striving to help students achieve their ambitions and make them ‘Determined, Ambitious Learners’.Options are a great way of being part of the school community; it’s the first major principal and is a massive responsibility to choose subjects related to your interests and future career, that you are going to study for three years. As a result, Options Evening was a substantial scheme, created to aid and give you a detailed idea and information about each subject by teachers and former students.

Knowing that these subjects are the root of a career path and what you want to do moving forward from school is overwhelming, however, there is a Careers Manager at our school (Mr Deen –FO7) that is always happy to help and all the subject teachers are determined to stir you to the right path that is suitable for you throughout the three years.”

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ROAD SAFETY REMINDER!

Crossing the road can be dangerous, especially when you’re not looking both ways properly. In the morning and after school, you must walk on the footpath, not on the roads, there is heavy supervision by teachers on duty. When crossing Prince Regent Lane, you need to use either signals or pedestrian crossings!

MEPHILOSOPHY,

ETHICS & RELIGION LUNCHTIME CLUB

*You can join on our return

Love debating about big questions, within philosophy, ethics & religion?

Come along to share your views on a new philosophical big question every week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop debating skills by arguing their viewpoints as well as key listening skills, by listening to the intriguing conversations. Sharing ideas also helps build confidence and find a new hobby.

ØWhere: F52

ØDate: Wednesday

ØTime: Lunchtime

ØWho: Ms Fletcher, Ms Malik & Mr Mendoza

Snacks are available!

THE SECRET LIFE OF A TEACHER: MS SARFARAZInterview carried out by Samuel Boateng 7R

1. What time do you get to school? I get to school between 7:45 and 8:00 AM

2. Do you like Cumberland School? I like it most of the time. There are good days and bad days but overall, I like it I really like all the kids and that is what keeps me going – the kids make the school as lovely as it is!

3. Favourite class? I do not have a favourite; I like all my classes equally.

4. Favourite student? Samuel Boateng, of course.

5. Future job? Why? In the future, I would like to teach abroad. I would like to teach somewhere where children don’t really have access to a good education so that I can help them achieve good things. I would also eventually like to run my own charity to fight educational and gender inequality.

6. When do you leave school? It depends on the day, but I leave between 4:30 and 5:30

7. What do you do in your free time? I usually just relax and watch Netflix or some movies. Some days, I see my friends, or I go to the gym. I also like to listen to music.

8. A little paragraph about myself: I am currently a maths teacher. I never imagined that I would be a maths teacher but here I am! I really like my job and all the children I teach. Aside from my job, I like music, sports and I LOVE food! I love to eat and to cook too. I also like to travel; I want to spend most of my life travelling the world and eating amazing foods.

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YEAR 9 GCSE DRAMA STUDENTS PERFORM AT THE BARBICAN THEATRE

TCS Year 9 GCSE drama class performed their own devised piece at the Barbican Theatre. Students worked hard to create an ensemble piece to be performed at the theatre. Their piece was called ‘behind the scenes’ and followed the premise of shows like Goggle-box.

We’ve been hosting exchange students from Kuwait who are keen to get cultural exposure to a cosmopolitan London secondary school student experience. They have also been getting a taste of our high-quality education and curriculum.

TCS HOSTS EXCHANGE STUDENTS FROM KUWAIT

The learning continues throughout the UK’s lockdown. The teachers at the Cumberland School are determined to provide quality education on the online platform - Google Hangouts.

Access to all required resources has also been given to students, through DPR and shared Google Drive folders (all instructions are on the following page).

The expectations remain the same:

ü Classwork must be completed – in order to facilitate this, there will be no homework during the lockdown, however, all classwork must be completed and submitted to the class teacher via DPR, so that students can receive feedback.

ü Online registers are being taken to ensure students are attending all their lessons (on time). Phone calls are made for pupils who fail to attend without a valid reason, prior to the lesson, e.g. no access to the internet.

ü Students that are not able to follow behaviour codes will not be allowed to participate in the lesson – this ensures quality education is always attained . They will however receive the lesson presentation with all the required resources via DPR, which they must still complete and send it back.

1 | Have correct expectations in order to make the most out of virtual classes.

2 | Create a study space, where you can concentrate on your work without disruptions.

3 | Know your resources –additional revision resources can be found on DPR and the shared Google Drive Folder.

4 | Stay organised – don’t loose your work!

5 | Manage time wisely –you may need to do a bit extra during these times.

6 | Message your class teacher on DPR if you need any help with anything.

7 | Set your goals – have a clear direction to be motivated, perhaps you can have a chat with your teacher about these goals.

8 | Stay motivated

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T I P S F O R E F F E C T I V E V I R T U A L L E A R N I N G

Look out for activities to do, weekly challenges and links to helpful resources on the Cumberland School Twitter / website.

TCS DELIEVERED LAPTOPS TO PUPILS WHO NEEDED IT

TCS went the extra mile to ensure no student misses out on virtual learning with staff delivering laptops to the students who need one.

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TCS DELIEVERED FOOD TO THE VULNARABLECumberland School staff provided lunches for pupils on free school meals who are having to stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic, in March.

A LWAY S S TAY P O S I T I V E J

TOP TIPS: Limit your news feed in order to avoid anxiety or depression or focus on the positive news.

Stay connected with close friends & family via phone.

Complete the Master Mission challenges to defeat the boring days!

Feel free to email: safeguarding@cumberlandcst.orgfor any additional support.

Bronze Silver Gold

Please take pictures to provide as evidence. All evidence must be sent to your form tutor via DPR.

If you’ve already completed Bronze, you do not need to do this again; you can move on to the Silver tasks.

You will receive your rewards when we are back in school.

1. Complete an extended writing task from The Big Question task bank to write a speech/article on the importance of avoiding mass gatherings during the COVID19 outbreak.

1. Complete another extended writing task based on one of the Big Questions or write a speech/article on the importance of home learning or the importance of being kind to others.

1. Interview three adults on the phone about their views on a Big Question. Incorporate their views into an essay on one of the Big Questions. You must also include historical research on your topic and include the sources you have examined.

2. Read a book from The Big Question suggested reading list or a book of your choice.

2. Read at least 2 articles from the booklet, and read a novel.

2. Read and review at least two novels and three articles.

3. Call three members of your family or your friends to thank them for something.

3. Help with the washing up, clearing the table, and laundry this week.

3. Write a letter to a senior citizen. Advise them on how to stay positive during this difficult time and reassure them that they have not been forgotten. Send this to your local care home.

4. Watch these two videos to educate yourself on the coronavirus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtN-goy9VOY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neUTmGOLJys

4. Listen to these two powerful Ted Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na8m4GPqA30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc

4. Create your own TED Talk about one of the Big Questions. Record it on your phone and email this to your form tutor.

5. Explore the Natural History Museum through their virtual tours here:

https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour

5. Research a famous landscape in London and have write 10 interesting facts about this landmark.

5. Use this website to attend three virtual tours of famous buildings around the world: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/03/18/these-historic-sites-attractions-are-offering-virtual-tours-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

Explain which one you’d most like to visit and why.

6. Gather an online session together with 3 friends using WhatsApp video call, or another online platform, to work on a piece of homework together.

6. Work online with a friend to construct a piece of descriptive writing together. Write the opening of a short story based on the title: Quarantine.

6. Message your class on DPR chat and offer support to anyone who needs help completing their online home learning. Help 3 of your peers with one to one online sessions.

7. Complete a physical activity for approximately 20 minutes using this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_A_HjHZxfI

7. Complete a 1-hour yoga session using this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0H7gLahXEs

7. Use the Joe Wicks workout videos to complete 3 hours of exercise during the week.https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1

8. I have helped cook a healthy meal for my family.

8. I have helped cook a dish from a different culture.

8. I have helped cook three different dishes at home and have researched three of the ingredients I’ve used. I have written down the benefits of these ingredients.

9. I have created a piece of art, music or a performance.

9. I have created and shared a video on Snap Chat or TicTok on the importance of keeping safe and remaining positive.

9. Read about the 100 most famous paintings in the world here: https://www.brushwiz.com/most-famous-paintings/ Write about 3 that you find most interesting. Explain why they interested you most.

10. Help the environment by separating all recyclable plastics at home. Place this in a recycling bin.

10. Support Earth Day today by not using any electricity from 5pm onwards.

10. Order spinach seeds online and grow these indoors. Here is some advice to help you with this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/spinach/growing-spinach-in-containers.htm

11. Create a ppt presentation exploring different ways to help and support your local community.

11. Call a friend or family member and debate whether panic buying is beneficial for society. Present 5 clear reasons for your argument.

11. Create an online session with 10 of your peers and set up a debating club. Agree on 3 topics to explore and debate.

12. Using the DPR, send a kind message to three teachers for supporting you with your learning.

12. Research how to wash your hands effectively and create a poster for this using publisher. Send your entries to your form tutor.

12. Consider a significant problem in the world and create a PowerPoint explaining what steps you’ll take to help solve this problem.

13. Use this video to help your draw a scenic landscape:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7n39cQMGNs

13. Design a poster showing British Values in action. Send this to your form tutor so it can be displayed in your form room.

13. Write a letter to your local MP on a topic you are passionate about.

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WORDS

Dream.Silhouettes at my darkest hoursThey dance me out of the coldBut the sensation of secretsWhelmed deep in my soul

Liar.Reciting words from the gravesOf ones who roved afarBut did no more of what you spokeWhile they watched you from the stars

Dark.The filter of the morning skyAnd a calming whispering seaThe wistful smiles of earthCreating a mix of monism and curiosityAll just words dedicated to make you feelA form of communicationThat the wind and echoes want to steal

Words.We use them to conceal our vowsWhile ensuring our silent promises

By Diamond Rose Correa 8L

VOICES

I hear them whisper before I go to bed,And their malicious schemes.Voluble strangers rattle sins inside my headTo torture the land of dreams.

Heed to them, on my weary kneesSince weak am I, awake,So when I rest, in covert, I hopeMy mind- let rest and stay.

My love for those around me-Impeding my every attemptSo calm, the voice inside meBut know I, that voice's intent

Once isolated yet again,I know I'm not aloneSo when I remember the voices,I hear only the approach of one

Eldritch, he sounded as hours go byTelling stories of waveless watersAnd the sun that once shone highBut still reminding me that all hope dies.

And like a snake the tone be slyThen when time permits my endingThoughts of Death tollAnd no longer will time be pending

By Diamond Rose Correa 8L

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