Student Newsletter Friday 25th June 2021 In a time where there is so much negativity on social media, we are Key Stage 3 and Year 9 will be moving to Linnell on highlighting inspiring people and Key Stage 4 Monday afternoon. Good luck and bring stories of good news from around Update your best behaviour to Linnell. the world.

This is Nadia Nadim. She was born in . Her father was murdered by the when she was 11 years old and her family fled to on the back of a truck.

Nadia has scored almost 200 goals in professional football and represented the Danish team 98 times.

She has completed and is studying to become a reconstructive surgeon when her playing days are done.

She speaks 11 languages fluently and is on the Forbes list of Most Powerful Women in international sports.

Truly inspiring women and a fantastic role model! Well done to all Year 10 for sitting your mock exams and doing well. If you think a friend or family member is acting different why not check in with them and see if they are ok. Sometimes people look like they are ok on the surface, but, underneath they are not. Support them and check that they are ok.

It is important that we take time to look after ourselves and hit the reset button. Here are some ways that you can do that.

Feeling stressed or anxious? Then click on the image below for help and guidance on tackling stress and improving your mental well-being. COMMUNICATIONS @AbbotBeyneComm

Communications Film Club students of the week: Huge An excellent alternative Year 7:Wesam Dulhan congratulations! story ending to Year 8 only

Year 8: Haleema Abbas the short story A number of our ‘Examination Every Thursday in Year 9: Ellie McKenna Day’ by Crystal E24 students entered a Year 10: Iman Afzal O’Mahoney in short writing competition and an 9N3 3.10pm - 4.45pm Year 12: Bilal Hussain incredible 78 of them have been

selected for publication! Thank you to 10N3 who have Winners are yet to been working Writing Club be announced so hard to create a fingers crossed. display board for Blood Brothers Year 7 only If your story was selected, please revision. remind your parents to give their From 3pm - 4pm every permission for it to be published. Thursday in E12 Year 11 - don’t forget to logon to Showbie and complete the transition tasks we have put on there for you. There are also Develop your creativity, virtual taster sessions for you to try out: you could have already decided or still be considering your options for the coming enter competitions and year. win prizes. English Language: ZG9VN English Literature: V4HB9 Media: TP63N

Duke of Edinburgh Friday 2nd July - Sunday 4th July is the Silver Practice expedition. We will be heading out on our first proper expedition in two years due to Covid_19 with our silver group. ★ Tuesday 29th June - D o fE meeting ★ Thursday 1st July - Collect expedition kit ★ Saturday 3rd July - Practice expedition ★ Sunday 4th July - Practice expedition Top Tips for Duke of Edinburgh expedition ★ Tuesday 6th July - D o fE meeting 1) Pack your own rucksack, don’t let your ★ Tuesday 13th July - D o fE meeting parents pack it as they will always put ★ Tuesday 20th July - Collect expedition kit extra in. 2) Eat well and often, ensure you are keeping your energy up. 3) Drink plenty of water. Stay hydrated, stay focused. 4) Have a PMA on expedition (Positive Mental Attitude). 5) Layer up and take layers off throughout the day if you get too hot. 6) Make sure your walking boots fit and don’t rub when walking. If you have any Duke of 7) Getting a pair of walking socks will make Huge well done to all of the Edinburgh kit left at home could your feet feel so much better students who completed the 8) Take turns navigating. Don’t rely on one you please bring it back in person. Bronze Training weekend last 9) Make sure you try your evening meals ASAP. Check for survival bags, before the expedition so you know you week. You were all fantastic. like them. cutlery sets and first aid kits 10) Enjoy it! please. DofE Bronze Expedition on 19th and 20th June