YEAR 10 NEWSLETTER Week 7.

Hi all, I know that it has been a challenging term for you all but again I would like to tell you how proud I am of every single one of you. You have shown resilience when times have been tough and self motivation to keep working hard even though times are very different.. Make sure that you have a break from your studies over the coming Whitsun half term and take some quality down time for yourself. Do something you enjoy; try and new hobby, do a kind thing for someone or just chill at home with a good box set. Complete whatever you enjoy and try the riddles and perhaps a bit of family cooking.

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Enjoy a well deserved break and I look forward to speaking to you all in a weeks time. As it still remains a challenging time for us but please rest assured if you need any support there are places you can call or websites you get advice. Check out the Red Cross website for some great information at www.redcross.org.uk. Please see useful links below: https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-helpline/ https://papyrus-uk.org/hopelineuk/ Keep safe, all the best, Mrs Stanbrook

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Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home)

If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times

Wash your hands as soon as you get home Do not meet others, even friends or family. You should not be meeting friends to go for walks or to play football. You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.

STAY HOME STAY SAFE

Fun Zone

Another challenge for this week.

Can you crack these riddles

1. If you have me, you want to tell me. If you tell me, you don’t have me. What am I?

2. People walk in and out of me. They push and I follow. When they walk out on me, I close up and I stay waiting for the next person to walk into my life when I have a more open mind. What am I?

3. What number has all letters in alphabetical order when spelled out?

Try these riddles over the half Term and answers in 2 weeks time!

Online Safety

TikTok – What is it and is it Safe?

What can you find on the app?

Videos featuring comedy sketches or lip-syncs featuring the latest songs or voices over extracts from films.

What is the minimum age for TikTok app?

13 is the minimum age according to TikTok’s terms and condi-tions.

How does TikTok work?

When you download the app, you can instantly see the videos that others have posted on the channel but are not able to share or post anything until you have set up your own account.

Is it safe?

There are issues with anonymity around TikTok – people are not required to verify their identity when making an account. This reduces the accountability among its users and therefore makes it possible for someone to send abusive messages without consequences. With such a young minimum age, parents must monitor what videos are being posted and who can see them. Ensure you’re aware of who is speaking to you on this app – are people who they say they are?

THINK – what am I posting on the internet? Who can see it? Is it going to affect my future?

Recipe for the Half Term.

As you have a whole week off from learning, I have a more challenging recipe for this week.

Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil

500g Beef Mince

2 stalks of celery

150g Mushroom, sliced

400g tin of chopped tomatoes

500g Spaghetti

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add mince and season. Cook for 5-10 minutes until brown.

2. Add celery, mushrooms and cook for a further 3-5 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes along with 200ml water. Bring to the boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Cook spaghetti as per instructions on the bag. Drain and serve with sauce.