Monday 6th July 2020Daily Briefing

Read: Celebrating Diversity - Click here for some great recommendations and the importance of children having books with characters that look like then , their family members and friends.

Explore: Colosseum, Rome - Once seating between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators who came through 80 entrances, the Colosseum was the world’s largest amphitheatre when it was built between AD70 and AD80 for sporting events and gladiatorial combat. Around two-thirds of the structure has been destroyed in the 2,000 years since but the remaining ruins are one of Italy’s most popular attractions. Click here to take a walk inside.

4th July – Independence Day

Why does the United States of America celebrate Independence Day on 4 July?The Fourth of July is one of America’s biggest holidays, with celebrations including fireworks and parades across the USA. But what exactly is Independence Day and what does it celebrate?

4th July – Independence Day

In July 1776, during the second year of the American Revolutionary War (1775–83), representatives from 13 North American colonies of the kingdom of Great Britain voted to declare themselves independent from the crown, forming the United States of America. Two days after the historic vote, on 4 July 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed – and each year since, Americans have celebrated.Click here to read more. A portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale. Later the

third president of the United States between 1801–09, Jefferson drafted most of the Declaration of Independence

Who is author Candice Carty-Williams?

I remember teaching Candice many manyyears ago at a school in Lewisham. I recognise her personality in her writing and on twitter. I take absolutely no credit for her success but having read Queenie and seen how successful she is, it is good to know that dreams can be achieved. Queenie haswon lots of awards and it is very funny and sad but it has some adult themes, definitely one for sixth formers. Her tenacity and determination in the face of many challenges is still worth all students reading about – Click here to find out more about Candice.Ms Scott

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I saw Lisa Damour speak at a conference and wished I had read her book before I became the parent of a teenage girl. We will link to an article each day. These are intended for parents / carers rather than students and hope that they are of interest. Best wishes, K. Scott

How to Help Tweens and Teens Manage Social ConflictDon’t add to the drama. Take it in stride and coach your kids as they work to resolve things on their own. Click here to read full article.

Wellbeing tip of the day

Daily Maths Puzzle

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Daily Maths Puzzle – The Answer!

Answer from 03/07/20

VISUAL ARTS – (06-07-2020)Things to Do

Please keep sending EFJ your favourite artist or artwork– efj@lpgs.bromley.sch.ukhttps://spark.adobe.com/page/WF9rdQrdhHhWP/

Bored? Fed up? In need of some Art experience to get your creativity flowing?Then click this link to find many creative projects to get involved in:https://firefly.lpgs.bromley.sch.uk/visual-arts/things-to-do

• A chance for all to share ideas/thoughts/reflections on ART• Please send a high resolution image or images• Please send a bit of text about why you have chosen this art

work and/or artists etc• Please send the name/date/materials if possible• Click on the SPARK link above or image to see work shared to

date – COME ON GET INVOLVED!! IT’S VERY EASY… JUST SHARE!!

VISUAL ARTS – (06-07-2020)ART QUIZ

ANSWER TO FRIDAY'S QUESTION:

What is the connection between these Photographers?

They are all Portrait Photographers.

TODAY'S QUESTIONS:

Name of the Artist: ?

Name of the Artwork: ?

Feel good Monday

Swinging at the HeavenThe Marsalis FamilyStart the week with a great American Musical family, highly regarded and accomplished classical and Jazz Marsalis dynasty.Here they perform together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2J7rzH-M2w

St. Christopher’s Hospice:Summer School 2020 – for students (aged 16 – 19)

Dear Student,As you have no doubt experienced yourself there has been much disruption to our lives this year due to Covid-19. To keep us all safe and to honour social distancing measures the decision has been taken to offer summer school remotely through our Online Learning Platform (OLP) and via Zoom.In order for students to have the very best online learning experience we will be offering our own St. Christopher’s Programme which will be certificated by us, this is in place of the City & Guilds L2 End of Life Course originally advertised. However, we have invited City & Guilds to endorse our new programme and hope to have news of this shortly.This programme has been developed especially with you in mind by our specialist practitioners and is very much in line with current thinking and practices. The content will cover; Reflections on COVID-1 History of palliative and hospice care Principles of palliative and hospice care Opportunities to meet our team The patient voice Communication skills at end of life Community engagement Volunteering

The delivery dates are as follows (sessions are 10.00 – 12.00 and 13.00 –15.00 each day) , please discuss and agree with your school if attending Week 1:

Summer School Week 1 Wed 8, Thurs 9, Fri 10, Mon 13, Tuesday 14 July 2020

Summer School Week 2 Wed 22, Thurs 23, Fri 24, Mon 27, Tues 28 July 2020

Should you wish to apply for a place on our summer school programme please complete the attached application form and return it no later than 30th June.

We will then send you a link to register and make your payment of £40.

We very much hope that this programme will be of interest to you and look forward to working with you.

Kind regards,

Kathy

Click here to find out more and for an application form

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) digital engagement opportunities

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) would like to extend its support to schools and colleges during these difficult times to help students adapt to this changing educational landscape. Ordinarily we would be hosting school groups on campus and running workshops in schools. As this is not possible at the moment we have created a suite of digital resources to provide support for schools.

Digital engagement opportunities for you and your students:

The UCA Gradshow: Welcome to our first ever Online Graduation Show. Here is where you’ll find astonishing work by our 2020 graduates. There’s more than 900 pieces of amazing work on display in our Online Graduation Show across dozens of courses. It offers a glimpse into the future creative industries and the journey of student community, so be sure to check it out and share with others interested to see where their talents can take them!

UCA Workshops: Online delivery of UCA workshops are happening! All workshops are delivered by our specialist Creative Workshop Tutors and Student Ambassadors, and where possible, include a creative careers talk. Creative workshops give young people the opportunity to enhance their portfolio, develop creative thinking and skills, and explore disciplines in greater depth. Check out these opportunities here. You can make a booking request and find out further information via our get in touch form.

UCA Virtual Open Days: We know you can’t come and visit us right now, so instead we’ve created a ‘campus to couch’ online experience just for you to browse through. UCA is home to some of the UK’s finest state of the art facilities. Our dedicated student spaces are 100% creative, packed with bespoke studios, darkrooms, kilns, cinemas, lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and more. Take the tour. As soon as we are able to host school groups back on campus we will let you know.

Get Creative Campaign: At UCA, we believe all young people should have the opportunity to contribute to the culture in which they live. Check out the Get Creative Campaign with helpful workshop videos and digital resources available to you. If you belong to a KaMCOP school make sure to check out our weekly art competitions and additional resources.

UCA Live: We run bi-weekly webinar live events on a range of topics, these are open to applicants and prospective students. These themed live events are designed to help students explore a chosen topic in more detail and are usually a great insight into the creative industry. Live events are constantly updated each month so be sure to check out the UCA Live website.

World Afro Day: Top Ten Model Competition

Entry dates May 29th to July 17th (first valid 1000 entries only).The Top Ten Model Competition, will be an exciting way to celebrate World Afro Day, 15th September 2020. Afro hair is not often considered beautiful by the modelling industry and there is still a stigma in society but we want to turn this negative around.

If your youngsters are bored at home and looking for inspiration, then get them to enter our competition. Tell us their hair story and why they should be picked as a World Afro Day, Top Ten Model. This is not about breaking into modelling but for ordinary young people to feel empowered, about Afro hair. This is a body positive experience, with no height and size restrictions. Even their friends, without Afro hair, can join in and show support, through a “Cheerleader Clip.” Click here to find out more

Click here to view the launch video, involving two Langley girls

RSNO Challenge(Scotland’s National Orchestra)Welcome to #RSNOchallenge! 14 fun, family-friendly, musical challenges to keep children and adults alike entertained. Click here to view all challenges – Challenge 1 is to create a Samba Band!

We would love to see you taking part in our challenges. Photograph or film your #RSNOchallengeand share it with us on social media.

The Young Walter Scott Prize

If you’re aged between 11 and 19 and interested in history and writing, the Young Walter Scott Prize is ready to take you on an adventure! We are the UK’s only creative writing prize specifically for budding historical fiction writers. ENTER If you have a story of between 800 and 2000 words, set in a time before you were born, you can enter the Young Walter Scott Prize – we are now open for entries, and the closing date is 31st October 2020. Entries are judged in two age groups – 11 to 15 years and 16 to 19 years. Any kind of fiction is accepted – prose, poetry, drama, fictional letters or reportage. WIN You could win a £500 travel grant, an invitation to one of the UK’s best book festivals to meet published authors, and a chance to see your own work in print. Full terms and conditions and tips for writing and research are on our website.Click here www.ywsp.co.uk to find out more!