EVENTS FOR AUTUMN TERM 2019 £1.00 The 8th Jan 2020 Open Morning 10.45am - 12.15pm 14th & 15th Jan 2020 Year 7 Subject Evening Ralphie Reporter 11th Feb 2020 E-Safety Workshop for Parents ralphsadleir.academy.herts.sch.uk Issue 12 Spring 2020 14th Feb 2020 Non Uniform Day 24th - 28th Feb 2020 Year 5 Bikeability 12th March 2020 Year 6 Crucial Crew 12th March 2020 Yr 7 District Netball PM 11th March 2020 Cross Curricular Day 18th March 2020 Year 6 Bletchley Park Trip 19th March 2020 Joint music concert with Freman College and Edwinstree 6.30pm 20th March 2020 HPV 2 Vaccinations 23rd March 2020 Parents' France trip meeting 7pm 24th March 2020 KS2 House Netball 31st March 2020 KS3 House Netball 3rd April 2020 Non Uniform Day 3rd April 2020 School Finishes 1.30pm A huge thanks goes to standon charities for their generous sponsorship towards the printing of the spring edition of the Ralphie Reporter. 48 1 Coronavirus by Alice D What is the Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases, some of which can be fatal. The current outbreak concerns a new virus which has never been identified in humans before and is known as Covid-19. Currently Covid-19 has killed over 2,900 and infected over 85,000 people in 47 countries. I have a cold, is it the Coronavirus? No. Symptoms of Covid-19 are not like those of a cold, they include a fever, a cough and trouble breathing/shortness of breath. Match problem Match How did it start? Scientists believe that Covid-19 first infected humans when a man in China bought a newly slaughtered snake from a market selling living and newly slaughtered wild animals. This snake had been bitten by an infected bat. The virus has since been passed from human to human through coughing and sneezing. Should I worry? At present the virus should not cause great concern to children or healthy adults. The virus appears to pose little threat to children. Even if you, or some- one you know does catch it the death rate is only 2% meaning only 2% of people who catch it die. 80% of people who catch it only show mild symptoms. In the UK, at time of writing, 35 cases have been recorded. Unless you have recently travelled to China or are showing any symptoms you don’t need to worry about this outbreak in its current state. How do I avoid the virus? Ukraine Turkey Switzerland Sweden Spain Russia Romania Portugal Poland Norway Netherlands Scientists and doctors are yet to find a cure or vaccine but, in the meantime, the Malta best advice is to wash your hands, you should do this for the length of time it takes you to sing happy birthday and when you… Italy Ireland Iceland Hungary Greece Germany France Denmark Cyprus Croatia Bulgaria Belgium Austria Wordsearch handle money Solutions 2 47 When they look noticeably dirty Handle animals or their waste Use public transport. The government also recommend staying informed on where the virus is and on the latest advice. Why is it a threat? The main reason why Covid-19 is taken so seriously is because of its ability to spread. The virus is contagious up to 14 days before symptoms appear. Its possible to also show no symptoms at all yet still be infected as well as infect others or you could show such mild symptoms that you don’t realise you have the virus. In conclusion, if you keep clean, wash your hands thoroughly and keep Up-To- Date on the news regarding the virus you should be fine. For more information see the Coronavirus article later in the paper. https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk- government-response Coronavirus by Darcey R Wash your hands frequently using soap Don’t cough or sneeze into your hands but instead your elbow Try to avoid close contact with unwell people Don’t touch your face if your hands aren’t clean Spot the difference between each side of the picturethe of each side between difference the Spot Carry around hand gel Keep hands away from your mouth Try to avoid eating food using hands 46 3 Coronavirus cont. ? A cough wordsearch A high temperature Shortness of breath Corona is the most dangerous virus We should blame China for all of this I should trust everything I read There is a cure to it I need to buy an n95 mask to not get it I will die if I get Coronavirus in the find countries Can you 25 European The common flu kills 6o times more people There is not a cure Only 2% of cases lead to death as we don’t know much about it As at 25th February the outbreak has affected 80,000 people globally The Coronavirus has spread to at least 30 other countries There have been 13 recorded cases and no fatalities to date in the UK More than 12,000 people in China have already recovered Think Think carefully they where will all fit. In mainland China there have been 2,663 deaths Place number each once in grid. the 4 45 Coronavirus by Frankie K THE CHINESE AUTHORITIES HAVE JUST DISCOVERED A DISEASE CALLED CORONAVIRUS. IT CAN INFECT YOUR LUNGS AND LEAD TO PNEUMONIA AND POSSIBLY DEATH ALTHOUGH FOR A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN IT IS MORE LIKE A COMMON COLD ALTHOUGH YOU CAN STILL CATCH IT. IT IS SAID THAT dot - THERE ARE 1,372 INFECTED PEOPLE to - Dot IN THE UK. PLEASE DO NOT WORRY YOURSELF ABOUT THIS. (Information correct as at date of publishing) 44 5 Editors Letter by Dr Collins Running on the roof of the world by Ruby H Dear Readers, About The Book It’s that time again –another edition of the Ralphie Reporter! We are almost 2/3 Running On The Roof Of The World , is a bestselling of the way through the school year now. As usual this edition is packed with a children and adults book. The author of this book is wide variety of news and stories from our team of reporters. Our topical cover called Jess Butterworth. Although this book has no art (thank you once again Ewan S for a fabulous illustration) supports an article illustrations, doesn’t mean it is boring! Remember, never about the corona virus Covid-19. We have tried to explain what the virus is, how judge a book by its cover! When I first picked up this you can prevent the spread of the virus and what to do if you were to catch it. book I didn’t think I would like it , but the second I opened it , I was drawn in ! So, I began page after page, In this edition you can also read about the Tutankhamun exhibition in London, chapter after chapter, until I finally finished it! This book the Wold Cup Netball tournament, Book reviews and getting fit by park running. made me look at things more closely and totally changed the perspective on the Alongside our regular features we have a new feature – Gamers Corner, which things around me! should appeal to those of you who enjoy gaming. Why not check it out? About the author Remember, we are always looking for new reporters (regular club members or people who want to write a one-off article or story). Newspaper Club meets on Jess Butterworth, spent her childhood between the UK and India and grew up Fridays in the Palmen Suite at 13.50. So if you think you have something to say - hearing stories about the Himalayas from her grandmother. As soon as she was old enough, she went on her own adventures in search of story ideas. you would be very welcome! Her articles about creative writing and her short stories have featured in many publications.. How to Help our school be more eco The world’s worst teachers by Ruby B friendly by Ruby B This is my book review on a book that I have just recently finished reading. I have Step 1 - Try to walk to school as much as you can or cycle/scoot etc. If you live read it before and I still think that it’s a really good book too far away then try to use public transport. and it always makes me laugh. It has got terrifying tales of Step 2 - Start to recycle more, as it will help the way you and others live. terrible teachers like Miss Spick and her trike of terror and Mr Pent and his fear of balls (or anything spherical in Step 3 - Start to get creative! Turn the old things into new. his case). Step 4 - Learn about the outside world that we live in whatever subject your I loved the book so much because of all the humour and doing whether it is Maths, History, or English. some of the made-up words that apparently you can find Step 5 - Turn off the lights when no one is in the classroom. Turn off the in the Walliamsictionary. The only thing I would change computers when you are finished with them and shut the doors to keep the would be to make it longer because I keep reading them warm air in. in up to 2 days. This is a comedy book and I would suggest readers from 7 and Remember, you can do all this at home as well! older to read this book.