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only £650 per “It’s a togreat meet course other only delegate 7 teaching assistants and to learn from each other. The “Thank you - in 19 £325per Outstanding Teacheropportunity to visit years of teaching delegate and observe lessons this has been the Programme Levelat 2 other schools most inspiring, is the best part organised and of the course.” This programme is designed for consistently good motivational course.” teachers who have the ability to be regularly Meadowdale Academy Outstandingoutstanding. Teaching They should have the interest to Assistant Programmecontribute to/lead whole school staff training.

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academic, physical or other ability or disability, or the ability to pay for for pay to ability the or disability, or ability other or physical academic, academic, physical or other ability or disability, or the ability to pay for for pay to ability the or disability, or ability other or physical academic,

that all children can access all aspects of Academy life, regardless of of regardless life, Academy of aspects all access can children all that that all children can access all aspects of Academy life, regardless of of regardless life, Academy of aspects all access can children all that

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We’ve also developed the innovative THETHE KING’S KING’S ACADEMY ACADEMY Personalised Prospectus and Personalised TheThe King’s King’s Academy Academy StaintonStainton Way Way MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough TS8TS8 0GA 0GA Packs, which are designed to ensure your Telephone:Telephone: 01642 01642 577 577 577 577 Fax:Fax: 01642 01642 590 590 204 204 Website:Website: www.thekingsacademy.org.uk www.thekingsacademy.org.uk messageTHETHE KING’S KING’S ACADEMY ACADEMY is heard and to drive recruitment.

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including provision for children of exceptional gift and talent. and gift exceptional of children for provision including including provision for children of exceptional gift and talent. and gift exceptional of children for provision including

of access, the Academy will do all that it can to secure such provision, provision, such secure to can it that all do will Academy the access, of of access, the Academy will do all that it can to secure such provision, provision, such secure to can it that all do will Academy the access, of

activities. Where special provision is required to ensure this equal level level equal this ensure to required is provision special Where activities. activities. Where special provision is required to ensure this equal level level equal this ensure to required is provision special Where activities.

academic, physical or other ability or disability, or the ability to pay for for pay to ability the or disability, or ability other or physical academic, academic, physical or other ability or disability, or the ability to pay for for pay to ability the or disability, or ability other or physical academic,

that all children can access all aspects of Academy life, regardless of of regardless life, Academy of aspects all access can children all that that all children can access all aspects of Academy life, regardless of of regardless life, Academy of aspects all access can children all that

The Academy’s Inclusion Policy is driven by the commitment to ensure ensure to commitment the by driven is Policy Inclusion Academy’s The The Academy’s Inclusion Policy is driven by the commitment to ensure ensure to commitment the by driven is Policy Inclusion Academy’s The Personalised Prospectus

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SCIENCE Welcome to HIGH TUNSTALL AIMS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO COPE WITH THE DEMANDS OF A COMPLEX, FAST CHANGING MODERN SOCIETY. WeHigh have Tunstall worked with AlphaGraphics now for a

High Tunstall sets up students with the skills and experience College of Science needed to cope with the demands of a complex, fast changing couple of years with regards to our printing and modern society. Students have the opportunities to experience Lucas cutting edge science and technology which helps with attitudes towards learning and broaden their horizons presentation needs and cannot speak highly and encourage aspirations.

Through our Desire to Aspire

22 programmes students work with Durham and Teesside Universities enoughWelcome to High Tunstall College about the service we receive. As well science and technology departments of Science, an educational Germany and Italy to Top of the High Tunstall has invested heavily in technology establishment that puts the needs which allows them to work and study with Bench Chemistry visits at the This principle underpins daily in the past few years. Students are able to of the individual absolutely at the University of Teesside, Visits to technology that is used in the work place and forefront of everything it does. I routines and practice, which has access technology in all subjects using laptops, Microsoft and Chelsea FC and led to a community that is mutually actual working science labs. We also offer have been privileged in being the many others, all that can be seen ipads as well as PC’s which enables them to respectful, offering an equal balance asHeadteacher meeting of the College for the in our expressions magazine. our needs they put forward ideas on an extensive STEM enrichment programme of support and challenge that leads gain more skills no matter whether they are past 5 years and the improvement which is accessible to all students. It has to success for all. We have provided in a technology lesson or another subject. In that you see is down to the hard Our support goes beyond the been designed in partnership with NEF: The work of the staff, students and for you a copy of our parent planner Design and Technology students use laser curriculum and encompasses so parents can see the support 03 Innovation Institute. The NEF is a professional parents of the College. We will a wide range of systems and cutters to enhance their products, in Music not settle for second best! they will receive from us is equal body and leading provider of SciTech innovation networks to help students navigate to what the student receives. I students can access music technology. how productstheir way through college and canhope that you will choose be to join improved. and growth services to businesses, education At the heart of our ethos is the adolescence. The “Tunstall Ticket” us in 2016, come along and visit. and government. Our STEM programme is belief that it is our duty to inspire Students follow different Science courses at has been designed specifically and support students, so that they to tell you our expectations of all part of our thrust to opening minds for Mr M Tilling GCSE but for students who are wishing to study achieve the very best that they can. the opportunities we will provide life beyond school providing the essential Headteacher science subjects to A level and beyond they will This ambition has led to a dramatic you in the 5 years you spend with skills needed to excel in higher education or improvement in the quality of be able to do triple science which will give them us. These promises highlight the apprenticeships and ultimately the workplace. teaching and learning across the care, guidance and support we Good luck during Year the depth of knowledge they will need for future college over the past 2 years. As provide for all our students. courses and careers involving science subjects. a student you have the right to be 6, work hard and get taught by teachers that are good Inspiring teaching and opportunities ready for starting and outstanding. The results of can only be effective when placed good teaching can be seen in all within the context of a supportive secondary school. Theyaspects of school life and therefore produce curriculum and we pride ourselves our twice a year college magazine our attendance, achievement on the breadth, challenge and and behaviour have all improved. quality of our offer. We offer a I WILL HAVE EXPERIENCED Our most up to date examination wide range of qualifications that and sporting successes are all prepare students for life post 16 CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE in the back of this prospectus. whether they intend to follow an AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHING IS along withacademic or vocational route.the college prospectus and parent Inspirational teaching is matched IMPROVING by the range of extra-curricular The High Tunstall community is opportunities that are available for based upon the principle that as STRONGLY our students. These opportunities a group of individuals we inspire Ofsted 2014 range from trips to New York, each other and support each bookletother, so thatwhich we all achieve. informs all current parents the

001 St Peters Elwick Matthew Ridley & Megan Smart standards we requireHead Boy & Girl in college, all teaching and learning that is to happen along with a calendar Inspire | Support | Achieve of all major events.

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Students on 2015 skiing trip to USA Pledge 5 The quality of the publications and other

HIGH TUNSTALL WANTS OUR STUDENTS TO BE ideas such as the personalised student packs INDEPENDENT LEARNERS, BROADENING THEIR HORIZONS AND PREPARING FOR LIFE BEYOND SCHOOL. to enhance GCSE grades and all students To ensure that students gain the right level have the opportunity to go skiing in North have helped raise the profile of the College of skills and knowledge for their studies, America, as well as opportunities to we provide many opportunities for them complete the Duke of Edinburgh award. to go on educational visits as well as staying overnight and gaining experience The Discovery, Technology and Creativity of being independent. These opportunities Faculties organise visits to local within our local community and assisted in are open and accessible to all, catering for colleges, universities and theatres and individual needs and demonstrating our Business studies students visit local 13 commitment to equal opportunities. retailers, hotels and companies. STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES In the first term in Year 7 at High Tunstall, High Tunstall’s Desire to Aspire programme helping raise the number of students wanting students are given the opportunity to go on has seen students visit some of the top OUTSIDE OF LESSONS, IS A 12 an Outward Bound weekend at Kingswood. Universities in the country; Oxford, Cambridge, STRONG FEATURE OF STUDENT This helps students to bond as a year group, Durham, Kings College London including to make new friends and to learn about week long taster sessions during holidays. LIFE AT THE COLLEGE teamwork and independent learning at the As part of this programme, we visit large High Tunstall as their first choice when picking start of their secondary school career. organisations such as Microsoft and Nissan Ofsted 2014 to show students where good qualifications As students progress through the college, can lead them in the future. Visits are made other opportunities are provided by faculties to local employers so that students can to enhance their subject knowledge in order to gain an insight to apprenticeships and the which school to attend. attain the highest grades. The Modern Foreign world of work. We also have regular visits Languages faculty take students to Paris, to and presentations from our local post- Cologne, Bruges, Huckelhoven and Spain. In 16 providers to give our students an idea the World Affairs faculty, Geography students of the education and training opportunities take part in field trips to the Lake District and available to them when they leave us. visits to Italy. History students take part in Ian, High Tunstall visits to World War One Battle fields in Europe.

The Sport Science faculty takes students to the Lake District to do outdoor activities

I WILL HAVE BEEN ON AN EDUCATIONAL VISIT OR Students visiting Shakespeares house OVERNIGHT STAY

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11 12 Excellent. Ryan is efficient, responsive and proactive.

Charlotte, North Durham Academy

13 Direct Mail and Email Marketing

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14 SOUTH CAMPUS Dunelm Road NORTH CAMPUS Moorside, Consett Dunelm Road County Durham DH8 8EG Moorside, Consett T: (01207) 507001 County Durham DH8 8EG E: [email protected] W: www.consett-academy.org.uk

March 2015

Parent/Carer of Chris Smith 93 Sett Street CONSETT Chris DH1 1HD Congratulations on securing your place with us at Consett Academy. Dear Parent/Carer of Chris Smith

You will join our new Year 7 in September and be part of Consett Academy Year 6 Parent and Student Induction Evening history by being the first intake at the new campus. Thursday 18th June & 25th June 2015 We are looking forward to meeting you soon at the Parents’ Evening and during I am writing to thank you for making Consett Academy your first choice school for Chris. It is a particularly exciting time to be joining our your Induction Day. Academy as next year’s intake will be the first in our new campus. There will be induction events for parents and students leading up to the September start. With kind regards The first event will be held on Thursday 18th June 2015. This evening is for you and your child to receive relevant information you may find helpful in the lead up to September; we will contact you later in the year to inform you of the times of this session.

On Thursday 25th June, we will be inviting all Year 6 students in to the Academy for a day to experience the type of lessons they will be Mr K Reynolds – Principal having in September, meet their new class mates and staff.

Between now and September, as well as your child continuing to access primary liaison activities during the day at the Academy, I and other key T: (01207) 507 001 members of staff will be visiting your child’s primary school. You will appreciate that the summer months will be very busy for us as we move E: [email protected] into our new campus. W: www.consett-academy.org.uk Although it is our intention to still offer our annual Summer School in the final week of the summer holidays, we will only be able to confirm this Inclusion | Progression | Excellence later in the term havingSOUTH spoken CAMPUS with the contractors. NORTH CAMPUS Part of the New College Durham Academies Trust I have included a questionnaireDunelm Road for you to complete. These can Dunelmbe returned Road at the evening event in June or T:earlier (01207) to the507001 reception at South Campus. Please addressMoorside, all returns Consett to Mrs K Jackson. Moorside, Consett E: [email protected] County Durham DH8 8EG County Durham DH8 8EG W: www.consett-academy.org.uk Following the information that you provide, we will arrange further opportunities for parents/carers to attend transition events specific to your Chris requirements. We look forward to working closely with you and Chris during the next chapter of your child’s education.

Welcome to our Academy MarchYours 2015 sincerely You’ve made a great choice, let’s make history together Parent/Carer of Chris Smith

93 SettKate Street Jackson (Mrs) CONSETTAssistant Principal (Head of South Campus) DH1 1HD

Inclusion | Progression | Excellence ChrisDear Parent/Carer of Chris Smith Congratulations on securingYear 6 Parent your and place Student with Induction Evening us atThursday Consett 18th June Academy. & 25th June 2015

Part of the NewI Collegeam writing Durham toAcademies thank Trust you for making Consett Academy your first choice school for Chris. It is a particularly exciting time to be joining our Academy as next year’s intake will be the first in our new campus. There will be induction events for parents and students leading up to the September start.

The first event will be held on Thursday 18th June 2015. This evening is for you and your child to receive relevant information you may find helpful in the lead up to September; we will contact you later in the year to inform you of the times of this session.

On Thursday 25th June, we will be inviting all Year 6 students in to the Academy for a day to experience the type of lessons they will be having in September, meet their new class mates and staff.

Between now and September, as well as your child continuing to access primary liaison activities during the day at the Academy, I and other key members of staff will be visiting your child’s primary school. You will appreciate that the summer months will be very busy for us as we move into our new campus.

Although it is our intention to still offer our annual Summer School in the final week of the summer holidays, we will only be able to confirm this later in the term having spoken with the contractors.

I have included a questionnaire for you to complete. These can be returned at the evening event in June or earlier to the reception at South Campus. Please address all returns to Mrs K Jackson.Did you know? Following the information that you provide, we will arrange further opportunities for parents/carers to attend transition events specific to your We have a highly organised, requirements. You can achieve response We look forward to working closely with you and Chris during the next chapter of your child’s education. professional, forward thinking Yours sincerely rates of up to 30% by

Kate Jackson (Mrs) combining Direct Mail and account manager. Assistant Principal (Head of South Campus) Email in a Cross Media Christine, Consett Academy Marketing Campaign. Inclusion | Progression | Excellence

15 I have just seen the Sixth Form booklet. It looks great - I am Brochures really pleased with it. You and Leaflets always do such a good job! Jackie, Polam Hall

16 Kevin Maxwell is always good at turning out jobs for me - often at short notice and always high quality. The work produced on the indigo printer is particularly outstanding.

Alix, The Academy at Shotton Hall

17 Exhibitions and Events

Make your open day event a success with our branded promotional gifts and high- impact indoor and outdoor large format materials.

Our specialist, in-house large format department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, so we can produce high quality print that can span almost any length imaginable and reach heights of 30 metres tall. We will also provide you with expert advice on the most effective products and fixings to suit your needs too.

Products include: • Posters • Banners • Indoor & Outdoor Signage • Digital Wallpaper • Vinyl Graphics • Promotional Gifts

18 Over the last few months I have had the privilege of working alongside Nichola and her team.

Their attitude and approach of any task regardless of size, always reflected the upmost of professionalism and experience.

A fantastic service which we will use again. Thank you.

Nikki, Newcastle University

19 The team are always available for advice and help when putting together brochures, they work efficiently and quickly and are realistic especially when working with a school.

Kerry, Monkseaton High School

20 21 Sam provides excellent customer service to us that allows us to concentrate on other things Planners while our orders are processed/ and Diaries changed/ dealt with.

School Diaries Ltd., our subsidiary Brian, Ferrars business, is the UK’s number Junior School one School Diary Company.

We provide a wide range of standard and customised diaries and planners for schools, academies and colleges. Our dedicated Account Management team work WORLD INFORMATION EARTH’S DIMENSIONS Mass Volume UK 5.974 x 1021 tonnes Total area 1 083 207 x 10 with clients to provide tailored solutions 6 cu km / 259 911 x 10 Land area 509 450 000 sq km / 196 699 000 sq6 milescu miles

Water area 149 450 000 sq km / 57 703 000 sq miles • Water volume 360 000 00 sq km / 138 996 000 sq miles The United Kingdom consists of England,

Equatorial diameter 1389 500 x 10 Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 3 cu km / 333 405 x 10 with engaging, relevant content. Polar Diameter 12 756 km / 7 927 miles 3 cu miles • Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Equatorial circumference Country Population Capital 12 714 km / 7 901 miles Wales. The term Britain is used informally to Meridional circumference 40 075 km / 24 903 miles England 51,446,000 London refer to United Kingdom of Great Britain and 40 008 km / 24 861 miles Wales 2,993,000 Cardiff Northern Ireland. HIGHEST MOUNTAINS Scotland 5,169,000 Edinburgh • Mt Everest, China/Nepal metres feet N.Ireland 1,775,000 Belfast The United Kingdom was created by an act of LARGEST LAKES K2, China/Pakistan 8 848 29 028 Parliament in 1801. Kangchenjunga, India/Nepal 8 586 28 8169 611 28 251 Caspian Sea, Asia/Europe sq km sq miles • In 1921 Southern Ireland withdrew from Union. Lhotse, China/Nepal Lake Superior, North America 82 100 31 699371 000 143 243 • Makalu, China/Nepal 8 516 27 939 Lake Victoria, Africa Average Britain is a member of the European Union (EU), Cho Oyu, China/Nepal 8 463 27 765 Lake Huron, North America 59 600 23 01268 870 26 591 Life Expectancy but not the Euro. Lake Michigan, North America 57 800 22 317 Male 77.2 Yrs Dhaulagiri, Nepal 8 201 26 906 • The population of the UK is 62,435,709 Manaslu, Nepal 8 167 26 794 Lake Tanganyika, Africa Female 81.5 Yrs Nanga Parbat, Pakistan Great Bear Lake, North America 31 328 12 096 8 163 26 781 32 600 12 587 * Source: Office for National Statistics Annapurna I, Nepal 8 126 26 660 Lake Baikal, Asia 8 091 26 545 Lake Nyasa, Africa 30 500 11 776 (Figures estimated for 2011) Great Slave Lake, North America 28 568 11 030 LONGEST RIVERS 29 500 11 390 Flags Nile, Africa km miles Amazon, South America 6 695 4 160 Yangtze, Asia 6 516 4 049 The British flag is the Union Flag. It is also known as the Union Mississippi-Missouri, North America 5 969 3 709 6 380 3 965 Jack, because of the use of the Union Flag on the Jack-staff of Ob’-Irtysh, Asia naval vessels. Yenisey-Angara-Selenga, Asia 5 568 3 460 Yellow, Asia 5 550 3 449 Congo, Africa 5 464 3 395 Rio de la Plata-Parana, South America 4 500 2 796 4 667 2 900 The flag of England is the banner of St George - the red cross Irtysh, Asia of a martyr on a white background.

4 440 2 795 LARGEST ISLANDS Greenland, North America sq km sq miles The national flag of Wales is a red dragon on a field of white

New Guinea, Oceania 2 175 600 839 999 and green, the Principality’s traditional colours. It originates Borneo, Asia 808 510 312 166 from Merlin’s vision of a white dragon killing a red dragon Madagascar, Africa 745 561 287 861 which rose again, symbolising the failure of Saxons to conquer Baffi n Island, Wales. North America 507 451 195587 927 040 266 656 Sumatra, Asia

Honshu, Asia 473 606 182 859 Great Britain, Europe 227 414 87 805 The Scottish flag is the cross of St.Andrew, also known as the Victoria Island, North America 217 291 83218 896 476 84 354 Ellesmere Island, North America 196 236 75 767 Saltire. It is one of the oldest national flags of any country, dating back to the 12th century.

ENGLAND - St.George’s Day PATRON- 23rd April SAINTS SCOTLAND - St. Andrew’s Day - 30th November I WALES - St. David’s Day - 1st March SD012 47

SD012 48 RELAND - St. Patricks Day - 17th March

22 23 Record of Achievement

A fresh perspective The once dated Record of Achievement has been given a completely new lease of life thanks to our award-winning campaign.

We took a fresh approach to the challenge faced by School Leavers and combined innovative thinking with eye-catching creative and cutting edge technology to create a branded, professional and highly personalised document. Andrew’s Communication Skills Students have seen a massive interest in their Record of Ability to gather and use information purposefully Written Stage 4 - Can access highly Achievements, which have promoted both the students complex information and use it Stage 4 - Can express ideas in an assured creatively to meet own needs way, matching text to audience and purpose effectively. Has a confident grasp of all and the professionalism of the School and its Mentors. aspects of the language, with choices of Ability to organise self –time vocabulary, punctuation and spelling being management / deadlines ambitious, imaginative and correct. Stage 4 - Highly skilled in managing competing priorities Interaction in formal setting eg interview Ability to organise self – Stage 3 - Will engage fully in the interview management of resources 09 process, speaking appropriately both in Stage 3 - Organised and competent length and register. Will demonstrate in resource management a thorough knowledge of the post applied for and the institution. Ability to create, imagine and innovate Presentation of ideas to others Stage 3 - Responds creatively to a Stage 3 - Is able to present in a clear way, range of stimuli/challenges using Standard English where appropriate. Uses a range of strategies to engage Ability to work with others the audience with some success. Stage 3 - Is a good group member, both listening and contributing to discussions 08 Ability to communicate with those from other cultures Ability to lead others Stage 3 - Can communicate proficiently in one foreign language Stage 3 - Shows leadership qualities in group situations even when s/he does not fully know the other members XMPie Users Group Conference Ability to listen with empathy and understanding Stage 4 - Is able to build upon the contributions ‘Xcellence Award’ Winner of others to modify and improve own ideas.

Ability to use numeracy skills to solve problems Stage 3 - Has a sound grasp of numerical theory and can adapt this to meet his/her needs Finalist & Highly Commended as Cross Media Company of the Year Andrew Smith | Record of Achievement

24 25 AlphaGraphics have never failed to produce work of the highest quality for Park View School. From handbooks to the school prospectus and posters to use in school, what sets AlphaGraphics apart is their attention to detail and customer focus. No job is too large or small for us and impressive results are always delivered in a timely way with high impact.

Our recent project was adventurous. We wanted to give students a real Record of Achievement to mark the skills and qualities they have shown in school to prospective employers and Further Education providers. The delivery of an interactive online form to generate a high quality personalised PDF was achieved by close attention to detail and impeccable design.

Iain, Park View School

26 How it works

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Students are Once a profile has Upon the mentor/ When all students in provided with a been ‘locked’ the tutor’s submission the year group have unique login to student’s mentor/ an email is completed their access our secure tutor receives a automatically sent online profiles, web portal. They notification straight to the student high-quality copies then work through to their inbox, to with a link to their are then digitally the assigned check over before online Record of printed and questions during finally submitting. Achievement (PURL) delivered to the lessons, and ‘lock’ and a downloadable school ready for their profile when PDF. Both the PURL students to take all answers are link and PDF can along to interviews. complete. then be emailed to prospective employers or colleges.

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All work and delivery consistently completed by agreed deadlines. High quality of materials and presentation. Staff are positive and helpful, answering queries promptly.

Graham, Ratcliffe College

28 29 STDENT IES INCLUSION • PROGRESSION • EXCELLENCE | WINTER 2015 ISSUE 13

FORMULA 1 RACING AT CONSETT ACADEMY! INSPIRE DAY CHILDREN IN NEED Magazines, SEE HT E ISED Newsletters and Annual COUNCIL Reviews ELECTIONS Our new Year Council members have now been elected

CEEMONY O EMEMNCE // IMPESSIE DESINS // PS MCH MCH MOE Maintain regular communication with students, parents and the community, and shout about your events and successes with newsletters and magazines.

Trust our creative team to produce a high-quality marketing document your school will be proud of.

30 We are absolutely thrilled with the final product! It is such a HUGE improvement on previous years – AND it was delivered on time! We were so pleased that we were able to give copies out at the open morning on Saturday. So far, we have received nothing but positive feedback about the magazine, which reflects all of the hard work that has gone into it, on both sides. Thanks again for all of your help, and support, and especially Andy’s patience! Rebecca, Dame Allan’s School

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We have an extensive range of printing facilities including lithographic, digital and large format, and our team will always advise you on the most cost-effective way to produce your work.

Products include: • Letterheads and Compliment Slips • Envelopes • Awards and Certificates • Business Cards • Handbooks • Study Guides • Exams and Tests • Folders and Dividers

Excellent. Always of a high quality - great staff! Zara, The Academy at Shotton Hall

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