3rd Winter Edition

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HI To the readers,

Hello and welcome to the third winter edition

of Around the Corner!

Around the Corner is a magazine full of miscel-

laneous articles about history, fashion, current

affairs, national days and much more. It will al-

so include recommendations, Student Voice top-

ics and artwork by our school. This magazine

may include articles that you might have heard

about recently in the news or there might be

some you never knew existed!

When I first thought of writing this magazine,

I wasn't sure as to what to call it so this is my

way of putting together the things that are

happening close to home. This magazine is re-

leased every term and it is open to anyone re-

gardless of whether you are a parent or a stu-

dent.

I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I en-

joyed writing it!

From the Editor-in-chief

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5 Artwork

Turn to page 5 to see a spectacular painting of a

horse created by a student in our school.

6-8 Anti-bullying– All

different, all equal!

Bullying in schools is a major con-

cern and it is an issue that many teenag-

ers unfortunately still have to face.

However, you can always find help in

the school to make sure that neither

yourself, nor anyone else, is ever affect-

ed by any type of bullying.

9-11 Healthy

eating– Food Tech.

In the first edition, we all saw what Miss Archer had

been up to in her kitchen but this time we went back to

the Food Technology Department to ask about any

recommendations for healthy, homemade, delicious

packed lunch options! Here’s what we found….

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13-14 University fees

As you are still in secondary school, university fees are

probably something that isn’t a major concern to you yet.

However, it is a key issue that many people are currently

debating over. Do you think that university fees are too

expensive and many universities miss out on the student

perspective or are they essential for a quality education?

12 Revision Tips

The key to great exams is being prepared! Find

out more about ways to revise effectively and

handy revision tips on page 12.

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What is bullying?

Bullying is the use of superior strength or influence to in-timidate (someone), typically to force them to do some-thing. Bullies can target certain individuals in many differ-ent ways and methods may include forms of physical, emotional and/or verbal abuse. Repeated violence, name-calling, and spreading rumours are just some of the ways this is done and even just a few words can have a strong impact on the victim.

What are the different types of bullying?

Physical bullying

Physical bullying is when a bully or a group of bullies use

their physical strength to intimidate or threaten someone.

It can lead to bruises, scars but also an immense emotional

pressure on the victim that he/she experiences.

Cyber bullying

Cyber bullying happens online. This type of bullying has

become more common among teenagers as the use of so-

cial media has rapidly increased.

In a survey from 2011, results

showed that over 16,000 students

aged 11-15 in the UK were absent

in school due to bullying. Over the

past few years, these numbers have

decreased but bullying in schools is

still a major concern and it is an is-

sue that many teenagers unfortu-

nately still have to face.

Cyberbullying is a good example where, in a lot of cases,

bullies are anonymous which is used to their advantage in

harassing others.

Social and verbal bullying

Social and verbal bullying are when unkind words are used

to humiliate, target, mock, threaten or discriminate against

others.

Homophobic, racist and sexist bullying

This is the discrimination and intimidation that victims may

experience because of their sexual orientation or preference,

race, gender or age.

What can you do about it?

No one deserves to be bullied and, at The Magna Carta

School, there are always lots of places where you can seek

help. M5 is the anti-bullying and wellbeing room which is

open every lunch and the ambassadors can also be found on

duty in the quad, field or in Club Chill in M3. Your tutor and

pastoral lead are also some of the teachers you can go to

who will be able to advise you on what to do next and where

to go.

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Our school and many

others raise awareness

of bullying during an-

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every year in Novem-

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“Here at The Magna Carta school, we have zero tolerance to-

wards bullying and we are now entering our 6th, very successful

year of our Ambassador program to make sure anyone can get

help whenever they may need it. Our school is proud to have its

pre-emptive anti-bullying culture firmly embedded into not only

its policies but also its every day school life and we have a strong

volunteer team of ambassadors who give up their lunchtimes to

be a friendly face any student can approach to with a problem of

bullying or a well being concern. We take pride in what we do to

help students and, if there is a bullying issue, we as a school are

saying let’s talk about it and be upstanders, not bystanders.

There are people available to listen, people trained to support

you and your family to help you through it.”

Mrs N Lainsbury

Student Support and Mental Health and Wellbeing

Co-ordinator

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All different, all

equal!

Helplines

Bullying UK (Part of Family Lives) -Helpline: 0808 800 2222

Beatbullying- Website: www.beatbullying.org

National Bullying Helpline -Tel: 0845 22 55 787

Childline- Helpline: 0800 1111

Kidscape– Website: www.kidscape.org.uk

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Why is healthy

eating important?

Good nutrition and a

healthy diet is essential

for being able to live a

healthy lifestyle. An un-

healthy diet could lead to

various heart related is-

sues or diseases which

could have short term or

dreadful long lasting af-

fects.

In the first edition, we all saw what Miss Archer had

been up to in her kitchen but this time we went back to

the Food Technology Department to ask about any rec-

ommendations for healthy, homemade, delicious packed

lunch options! Two of the recommendations were fruity

fairy cakes and mini quiches.

“Fruity fairy cakes and mini quiches are always popular

options among the younger students in the school but

they are also very healthy options because you can al-

ways modify the recipe to add more fruits or vegetables.

This was you can adapt almost any recipe you have to

make it more healthy!”

Food Technology Department

Source– National health statistics

from Public Health England

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Servings- 12

Cooking time– 10-15 mins

Fruity fairy cakes!

Ingredients

100g self raising flour

100g butter/ margarine

100g caster sugar

2 medium eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

75g dried fruit

50g dried coconut

And other additional fruit

Method

1. Light the oven, 180C or Gas Mark 4.

2. Place the paper cases into the bun tin.

3. Sieve the flour (and cocoa if using) into a mixing bowl.

4. Add the butter/ margarine, sugar eggs and vanilla essence.

5. Beat the mixture until light and fluffy.

6. Stir in optional extras (sultanas, cherries etc)

7. Divide the mixture equally between the 12 cases.

8. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

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Mini quiches! Ingredients

For the pastry 150g plain flour

75g butter/margarine

3 tablespoons of cold water

For the filling 2 large eggs

125ml milk

50g cheddar cheese

1-2 vegetables of your choice

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees, gas mark 6.

2. Add flour, salt and butter (cut into cubes) into a bowl.

3. Rub in with your fingertips.

4. Add COLD water and mix to make soft dough.

5. In a separate jug/bowl, add milk first then chopped veg, beaten eggs, grated cheese and any extras. The mix-ture will be thick and lumpy!

6. Roll the pastry on to a floured worktop and gently place in to your flan dish.

7. Pour the egg mixture in.

8. Bake for 30-40 minutes until set and golden brown.

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Cooking time– 30-40

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12 Don’t’ be afraid to try new revision

methods. Be creative! Making imagina-

tive flashcards or colourful revision

notes doesn’t have to mean that you are

wasting time. Different colours may

help you learn better.

Keep a routine or

make a weekly

schedule so that you

can stay organised.

Sometimes it is best to prioritize. You can’t

do everything at once so pick your most

important/difficult subject to work on first.

Do not try and learn everything

at once. Take your time. Study

hard but study smart!

Rest, don’t stress! Make

sure you leave time to

relax and enjoy yourself

to prevent lots of

exam stress.

Stay healthy and

get enough sleep to

make sure you are

in the best state for

the exam.

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Currently, the average annual cost of university tuition fees

in the UK stands at £9,188, one of the highest averages it

has ever been. Students in England are paying some of the

highest tuitions fees in the world and significantly more

than their peers in other European countries. But do you

think university fees are too expensive and many universi-

ties miss out on the student perspective?

Advantages of having high university fees

School funding

One advantage of having such

high university fees is that, because of decreased funding in

schools, it is essential that universities are still able to pro-

vide resources, equipment and opportunities to allow stu-

dents to excel in their learning which can be provided by

the university fees.

“University is not always the right option”- Rich-

ard Branson

Some people argue that if a student is not able to pay off

student loans then there are many available alternatives ra-

ther than to go to university in the first place such as ap-

prenticeships, traineeships or even gap years. Also, students

can choose what course they want to take where they can

consider the amount of time and fees required.

Bursaries and scholarships

In addition, many students can get bursaries and

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scholarships depending on their circumstances. They

can also get student discounts for travel and find part–

time jobs within the university or elsewhere so that they

have a source of income while completing their course.

Most people use this wage to pay off student loans and

debt.

Disadvantages of having high university fees

Some people cannot afford the fees

However, others argue that having such high university

fees creates a divide because some students cannot afford to

pay the fees. This could lead to them missing out on an op-

portunity that could have helped them to succeed and some

say that the struggle with university costs have prevented

them from reaching their potential. People not being able

to afford the fees could also lead to discrimination by creat-

ing a social divide between them and others.

A distraction from learning

It is of concern to many parents that, while in university,

students struggle because they cannot fully concentrate on

the course as they are having to work in the few hours in

which lessons are not scheduled. Due to the work load,

some people say that they are often sleep deprived and ex-

hausted by the end of the day which could affect the

amount of progress they could be making, especially at a

crucial time with a career deciding course the young adults

may be taking.

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Mudra Sharma

Magazine Design editor

Aakrati Sharma

Other authors

Wiktoria Chihonska

Thank you to the people who contrib-

uted in this magazine:

Food Technology Department

Mrs Lainsbury

Anti-bullying ambassadors

Laura Field

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