Special thanks to Thomas P (Y7) for his brilliant contributions to this week’s newsletter. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for website and Facebook updates on our World Book Day ’10 in 10′ reading challenge, fancy dress competition and other news in the lead up to the big day, on Thursday 4th March!
Here is our Homework Club timetable which starts today, please encourage students to attend:
| Homework Club Duty Rota 3:10-4:00pm | 3-5pm | ||||
| Room | Year | Monday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| NF08 | Yr 7 | Zacharia | Sidoti-McNary | Mills | SLT HW Detentions CMO |
| NS05 | Yr 8 | Hess | Coombs | Savage | |
| NS07 | Yr 9 | Sharp-Paul | Clayson | ||
| NF03 | Yr 10 | Curtis | Mazurek | ||
| NS02 | Yr 11 | Smith | Bourlet | ||
Can we please remind students of the need to wear face masks whilst travelling to and from school on public transport.
Please protect yourselves and respect fellow passengers.
It is now a legal requirement and you could face a fine if you do not adhere to the rules.
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The BBC Young Reporter Competition launched this week and the BBC wants to hear from young people who want to report on a story or issue which is important to their life or the world around them. The competition is open to 11-18 year olds across the UK. Young people can enter individually or as a group and the closing date is 31 October 2020. The winners will get to work with programme teams like Newsround, BBC Breakfast or The One Show to produce their story for TV, radio, online or social media – with the help of BBC journalists, producers and programme makers. |
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Previous winners have reported about how alcoholism can affect families, the lack of diversity in books, experiencing early menopause and how volunteering helps overcome mental health problems. Here’s an overview of some of last year’s winning stories. |
They are looking for original story idea outlines: they don’t have to be completed reports or features. To enter, young people need to upload their story outline and explain briefly why they want to tell their story – using this
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COVID-19 has changed all our lives, causing disruption to our daily routines. Not going to school, to your usual clubs or activities and being away from friends can make you feel angry, stressed or anxious. Many young people are finding this time difficult.
There is no right or wrong way to feel. These may be new emotions or the current situation could be exaggerating feelings you already had before.
Talking to someone you trust is often the first step to feeling better. They might be a parent or carer, teacher or family relative or even a good friend. You may find that your friends feel the same way.
You can also talk to Kent Youth Health.
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can text ChatHealth on 07520618850 for anonymous and confidential support for any emotional or physical health problem (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm). Find out more at ChatHealth.
If you need urgent help outside those hours you can contact ChildLine on 0800 1111 or access their webchat .
If you are in immediate danger then please call 999.
You can also access the Children and Young People’s Counselling service. A youth counsellor will help you develop strategies to feel better. You can also use this service to speak to our bereavements counsellors if you have lost someone you were close to, to the Coronavirus. Text ChatHealth on 07520618850 and ask for counselling, call 0300 123 4496 or complete the online referral.
We also recommend Kooth, an excellent website for any young person in Kent, with online counselling. Kooth counsellors are available 12 – 10pm every day.
Moodsparks has been created by young people in Kent to help other young people develop their emotional resilience.
If you unsure of what help you need then you can call 0300 123 4496 and Kent Youth Health will work out how to support you. Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Just a few days left to sign up for the British Dyslexia Association’s free webinar with AJ and Curtis and Move Beyond Words!
Tuesday 4th August 2020
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Are you a young person with dyslexia? Do you want to learn more about expressing your creativity through dance? Then the British Dyslexia Association’s got a treat in store for you!
Ambassadors AJ and Curtis Pritchard (of Strictly Come Dancing and Love Island) will be co-hosting a free, interactive webinar with the British Dyslexia Association and Elizabeth Arifien and Charlotte Edmonds – founders of Move Beyond Words, a movement based company exploring the many layers of dyslexia. Taking place on 4 August, this webinar is for all children and young adults with dyslexia and will give you the chance to ask questions, share your experiences, and learn to express yourself through dance.
There will be a series of discussions covering personal experiences of dyslexia, careers and school life. They will also be talking about dancing and achieving your dreams. After each topic there will be a guided dance activity – and they will even encourage you to find your own groove.
What is Lockdown Legends?
Lockdown Legends is a project to recognise the fantastic achievements of our young people in Kent. Whether it is to acknowledge their efforts at home, in the community, or through schoolwork, clubs or their own personal development KCC want to hear about it and celebrate it! Open to all young people across Kent aged 8-19 (25 with SEND)
What sort of things count?
There is no defined list but things such as shopping or volunteering for the community, helping at home, helping friends or relatives, being a great home learner, learning a new skill or developing a talent, writing songs or making things. The options are endless!
Who can Nominate a young person?
Nominations can come from anyone! Friends, parents, carers, teachers, professionals or the individual can self-nominate.
How will KCC recognise the achievements of the young person?
All nominees will receive a certificate, then each week/month, a selected few will feature in a you-tube video / photo montage that will be posted on KCC’s You-Tube Channel and share on their youth social media pages.
Who will make the selections?
KCC’s nominations team will consider all the entries each month and notify those that have been selected. As Lockdown measures are lifted, they hope to involve young people in the selection process and in the compiling of video interview footage for their channel.
What happens after Lockdown?
KCC hope that this project will evolve over time to celebrate the amazing achievements of our young people, perhaps with themes, e.g. Summer Legends, Rainbow Legends etc (any ideas you have let us know).
How do I nominate a Young Person?
Please complete a nomination form here or via KCC’s website at www.kent.gov.uk/lockdownlegends
Do we need consent?
Yes! Consent will need to be obtained from the parent / carer for any young person under the age of 16 that wants to take part. Young people over the age of 16 can complete the consent themselves. Please use the consent form here
Who do I contact for more information?
General Enquiries Lockdownlegends@kent.gov.uk
