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SHS KEEPING CONNECTED
Welcome to edition 14 of Keeping Connected. This edition is packed with information, competitions,
post-16 advice, family discussion themes, support and guidance. As always please read, enjoy and get in touch if you wish to feature in a future edition of the newsletter – [email protected] .
Keep Learning Maths – Courtesy of Mrs Cooper
The school building maybe closed but the weekly maths
challenge continues! As always, entries should be emailed directly to [email protected]
Five points will be awarded to all who enter and the
winner will receive fifty points.
SOMA SURFACE
Network Rail – Safety Video
Due to the very high level of trespassing on the tracks by young people in our
local area, Network Rail in partnership with Learn Live are working to raise awareness about the dangers of the train tracks through interactive digital
delivery.
There have been 1,024 incidents nationally since lockdown began and we don’t want any of our students to fall into these statistics. To access the safety
video please visit: https://learnliveuk.com/network-rail-secondary-school-safety-talk/ . We would suggest that parents of KS3 students view the video
alongside students.
When accessing the video you will need to provide an email address. Please use: [email protected] . You will then be asked for the school details
and your postcode. If you would rather not use your own then please use the school postcode (SR7 0BH).
FutureMe Challenge Competition
Last year Seaham High School were the WINNERS of the FutureMe Challenge competition and as news
of this years competition is released we are feeling very competitive. We need your help to produce a digital advert to encourage more young people in the North East to think about Higher Education as an
option for them!
The FutureMe Challenge is your opportunity to research higher education and design a YouTube advert. Full details about the competition can be found on the FutureMe website. Use the template worksheets
provided on the website (or make your own) to record five key messages which you think would make higher education more appealing to other young people and design a six piece storyboard to turn
these ideas into a 30 second YouTube advert.
Submit your key messages and storyboard by the deadline of Friday 3rd July (by email to [email protected] and complete this online submission form). Shortlisted entries will be professionally
designed and turned into a comic strip. The overall winner will have their advert professionally produced and shown on YouTube!
If you’re looking for ideas for your storyboard, find some inspiration on the FutureMe website! They’ve
releasing a series of supporting content addressing themes including ‘Why Higher Education?’, ‘Student Finance’, and ‘Choice in Higher Education’ to help you with your research!
The diagram shows a solid
made by gluing four 1cm x 1cm x 1cm cubes together.
What is the total surface
area of the solid?
Virtual Sports Day could be our most popular project since the start of the lockdown. Thank you for
all those who have taken part. Remember that VSP is open until 3rd July and evidence should be
submitted to [email protected]
Events are as follows:
Fastest 1k run
Fastest 5k cycle
Longest run (minimum 1k)
Longest cycle (minimum 5k)
Longest walk (minimum 2k)
Number of sit ups in 30s
Longest plank hold
Number of keep ups – you can use a football this time!
Leader Board
Position Year Group
1st Year 10
2nd Year 8
3rd Year 9
4th Year 7
5th Year 6
All still to play for!
COMPETITION TIME
REMINDER: Year 11 Fancy Dress Challenge
Due to the sudden closure of school our Year 11 students missed
the opportunity to let their hair down and enjoy their annual fancy dress day. We are therefore hosting a virtual fancy dress
competition.
Create a fancy dress outfit from things around your House or dress up in the costume that you had planned for the fancy dress day
2020. Take a photograph and send it in to [email protected].
Photographs will be included in the Year Book and prizes will be
awarded in the following categories:
• Best dressed• Best home-made outfit
COMPETITION TIME – GETTING ARTY
Bowes Museum – Art Competition
Bowes Museum are offering online art tutorials and the opportunity to submit your work as part of a
weekly competition. This week, the workshop is delivered by artist and illustrator Rachel McGivern. Rachel looks at creating a portrait using objects and photography.
Please find a link to the online workshop here: https://youtu.be/lnnVRQCpypk
Please also find a link to the PDF workshop instructions which can be downloaded here:
https://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/Portals/0/Portrait%20through%20Objects_Still%20Life%20Photography%20steps.pdf
And details of the competition can be found here:
https://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/Learn/Young-People/Bouts-Art-Competition
Deadline for entries is Tuesday 30th June 2020.
Family Discussion: Refugee Week 2020
Last week was Refugee Week and this year’s theme was ‘Imagine’. By imagining ourselves in others’
shoes helps to build empathy and understanding. Below are some resources that can be used by families to support students in understanding some commonly misunderstood terminology. We have
also included a task to engage student minds once you have finished your discussion.
Definition activity: What is empathy? What does the word “empathy” mean to you?
Role play TASK: imagine it was you! How would you feel and what would you do?
• Your friend doesn’t understand the homework, they think it is too difficult for them. The teacher
has explained but, they still don’t understand. The teacher won’t explain it again in a different way.
• Your family member wants to share a story with the family about something significant to
them. Nobody is listening to them.
• Someone in your class is being told off for something they didn’t do. The adult won’t listen to their side of the story. They are blaming them because they just think they are a
“troublemaker”.
• Someone is calling your friend names. Other people are laughing.
Definition: “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.”
Getting it right: who is a refugee?
TASK: Discuss the definitions below. It might be worth discussing the terminology before reading the
definitions. Are there any misconceptions that need to be discussed?
Asylum
seeker
Someone who leaves their homeland and arrives in another country. They make
themselves known to the government and submit an ‘asylum application’ so they can be seen as a refugee in another country. They have a legal right to stay in the country
while their application is processed.
Refugee Someone who has proven to the government that they would be at risk if returned to
their home country. They have had their application for asylum accepted by the government. They can now stay there either long-term or indefinitely.
Migrant Someone who has left or fled their home to go to new places to seek opportunities or
safer and better prospects. This term can mean anyone who has left their country for any reason.
Persecution Mistreating someone because of who they are. It may be because of their race, religion,
nationality because they belong to a particular social group or their political opinion.
Creative TASK: Write a letter
• Write a letter to a refugee your age who is in the UK without their family.
• Imagine how they must feel? What supportive words and helpful advice would you give? Think about how you deal with things when you are sad or lonely.
• Think about what kind of letter you would like to receive if you were them.
Send all entries to [email protected]
#ProudToBeSeaham#ProudToBeSeaham
Amazing Anime
We were really pleased to see some of the artwork completed by Kacey S (Y8) who has been taking
some time to develop her skills in Anime art.
Fantastic Photography
Mr Temple got in touch
this week to say just how impressed he is with
these photographs taken by Isabelle M (Y9).
He was particularly impressed with the
photos of the bee and the beach!
Terrific Meal Preparation
Mrs Kay got in touch this week because she wanted to share the work of Maddison P (Y10) who has been
preparing and cooking a meal for her whole family. Well done Maddison – we hope it tasted as good as
it looks!
#ProudToBeSeahamVirtual Open Events
Join Sunderland College for their exciting virtual open event and experience college life without leaving
your home! It’s an worrying time for those looking to study at college but, despite the current uncertainty, college staff will always be available to answer any questions you have and help you to prepare for your
future. Recruitment and teaching staff will be available via live chat and on the phone to let you know all about college life and studying at the City, Bede and Washington campuses.
This innovative online event is the ideal opportunity for you to:
• Ask questions about the different courses on offer• Secure your place with the fast track application form
• Get careers advice• Find out more about bursaries and funding to help your finances
• Find out more about campuses and facilities via the virtual tours
Staff from the following subject areas will be available:
All you need to do is to pre-register with your details below at the website below. Sunderland College will contact you prior to the event so you can connect with them on live chat and find out everything you
need to know.
https://www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk/the-college/events/category/virtual-open-event/
Adult Learning Animation, Games Design & VFX Applied Science
Apprenticeships Art & Design Business
Childcare Computing & IT Construction & Business Services
Creative Arts Creative Media Engineering & Manufacturing
Foundation Learning Graphic Design Hair, Barbering & Beauty
Health & Leisure Health & Social Care Higher Education
Humanities Motor Vehicle Maths & English
Music Performance Photography& Digital Imaging
Professional Cookery & Hospitality Public & Uniformed Services Sport & Exercise Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Travel & Tourism
Wanting to get involved? Lacking inspiration? There are lots of
recipes available to watch on 'SHS Recipes' on YouTube. Keep an eye on emails for invites to live cooking lessons.
Miss Graham and Bertie
STAR BAKER AWARD – WEEK 14
Each week we will award one star baker award to a student who has created a culinary masterpiece.
The winner will receive:
• a technology scratch card• hot chocolate treat for you and a friend
• a certificate of recognition.
CONGRATULATIONS to Charlie G who is this weeks
winner! Prizes can be collected on return to school.
Amber H
Marzipan Cake
Amber H
Roulade
David S
Coconut Haystacks
Ellie T
Lasagne
Neida V
FUNKY Salad
Katie R
Lemon Drizzle
Charlie G
Scotch Egg
Daniel M
Bread
Jack B
Pancakes
Miss Graham
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Mrs James
Jewish Challah Bread
Human Rights, Equality & Protest – Week 2
One of my favourite books is ‘The Holy Warrior: Muhammad Ali’ from 1975. It tells a different story to the
one we hear now. As well as being arguably the best heavyweight boxer in the world he also
campaigned for equality and peace. His beliefs as a Muslim meant that he was unwilling to fight what
he saw as an unjust war. He regarded the war in Vietnam as a cruel and unnecessary war and when he
was conscripted for military service he refused.
As the heavyweight boxing champion of the world he wouldn’t have been at risk, he would have
visited the troops, entertained them and generally have been a travelling feel good celebrity as part of
the militaries campaign to keep morale up. Despite this he was unwilling to be part of unjust violence
and to encourage others to kill their fellow man. One of the greatest warriors known refused to fight
and refused to encourage others to fight. Because of this Muhammad Ali was stripped of his title in his
prime.
Ali was never the same as a boxer after his lay off, still great, but not the greatest. He sacrificed
everything by refusing to join the military. This act of peaceful protest had him cast as a hated villain in
America at the time and cost him his riches and the career he loved. All this because his religion taught
not to fight in unnecessary conflict. Over time public opinion swayed to oppose The Vietnam War but
not before it had cost Ali everything.
For a while it was hoped that Ali would run for political office to champion the rights of Black Americans
and some commentators even suggested that he could run for governor. Ali continued to follow the
teachings of his religion throughout his life and did a great amount for charity, especially for those most
in need. Driven by his faith in Islam Muhammad Ali always strove to help others and act charitably but
his greatest act was to sacrifice everything for his belief in peace.
If you’d like to know more about Muhammad Ali I’d recommend searching his name on any online
retailed, there are loads of good books. There’s the film ‘Ali’ starring Will Smith; an incredible depiction
of the champs life.
Or watch this short video for a quick summary of his life story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avVqLeX9GZQ
Mr Dunn
FOCUS ON… Mr ParkerThe diary extract from a teacher in lockdown
The last thirteen weeks have been strange! I must confess that I found the first part of lockdown quite
difficult. I struggled to form a routine and when I’d finished completing my work for school I found myself getting very bored, very quickly. Lockdown has offered us all a chance to reflect on what is
important to us and I realised that I needed to spend more time being active. Since building walking and cycling into my routine I’ve found that I’m rarely bored and I’m much more positive and
productive. I’ve been filling my time with reading, crafts, cooking and I’ve watched more films than I care to remember. Below is an overview of how I kept myself entertained in the last week.
Mr Parker
COMING UP NEXT WEEK: FOCUS ON… Mr Green
Monday 15th June 2020
Monday started like many of my days in
lockdown. I woke up at 7am and had my morning porridge. My car was booked into a garage in
Seaham at 9am so I dropped it off and stopped off at Herrington Country Park on the way home
for a walk. Sadly I didn’t take a photograph so I’ve included this rather impressive piece of
photography from my weekend walk in Durham.
In the afternoon I hosted a lesson with 8P2. It was great to speak to many of them again and hear
what they have been up to during lockdown. I then led my first ever virtual assembly with year 10.
The whole experience was strange to say the least but it was amazing to have 123 students involved.
Tuesday 16th June 2020
Tuesday is my day in work with the students who
have key worker parents/carers. My car was still in the garage so I cycled to and from work
which was incredibly refreshing. I’m definitively going to start doing this more often. I’ve really
enjoyed going cycling since being in lockdown. This is something that I never really found time for
before school was forced to close. I’m hoping to keep it up once we get back to normal.
It was FANTASTIC to see school getting back to
normal today. It has been eerily quiet for the last twelve weeks but today students from year 10
started to return for mentoring and we had more staff in the building. I can’t wait for a full return –
whenever that may be.
COMING UP NEXT WEEK: FOCUS ON… Mr Green
Friday 19th June 2020
Luck was not on my side today. I arranged to meet Mr Green to
cycle into work. Around 1km into the ride I got a puncture and thought it best to turn back so that I wasn’t late for work. When I
arrived home I found that my tuna salad had leaked all over my clothes in my rucksack and quickly had to find something
different to wear. Not a good start to the day!
I made it to work on time and completed my mentoring with year ten students. It was so good to speak to students again – it
shows that we are one day closer to getting back to normal.
When I arrived home, The Last of Us Part II had arrived. I’ve never really been a massive gamer but I played this around 5 years
ago and loved it. It has been on pre-order for around 6 months so I took no time in getting started.
Wednesday 17th June 2020
Today was a quieter day for me. I picked the car up from
the garage and whilst in Seaham I went for a morning walk before returning home to complete some work.
I’ve been reading far more since we went into lockdown
which is a hobby that I love! I need to keep my mind busy or I become bored very easily so I’ve been racing through
all of the books that have been gathering dust on my ‘TO-READ’ shelf. I finished The Librarian of Auschwitz this
afternoon and started The Secret Barrister.
On Wednesday evening I took part in a virtual murder mystery which was brilliantly funny. One of the great things
about being trapped in the house has been seeing lots of my friends and family via the use of virtual hangouts.
Thursday 18th June 2020
Today was an EXCITING day for me! Since
week three of lockdown I’ve been on a diet. I thought it wise because at the start
of lockdown I found myself permanently nibbling. Today I treated myself by
ordering this incredible cheeseboard from my local deli. It was AMAZING.
Whilst eating I watched Unbroken on
Netflix, the story of Louis Zamperini, a US Olympic track record holder who was shot
down during WWII and found himself as a prisoner of war. I highly recommend it if
you are looking for a film suggestion.
One Point Service: Online Support Sessions for Families
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