tuesday 5th may 2020 daily briefing - lpgs.fireflycloud.net
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Tuesday 5th May 2020Daily Briefing
The history of toilet paperInexplicably, at the start of the COVID period, toilet paper was one of the things people were stock piling. Here's a podcast about the history of toilet paper!https://www.historyextra.com/period/ancient-history/when-was-toilet-paper-invented-what-did-people-use-before-history/
Podcast: Kate Pickett on Inequality & changing social behaviours during the coronavirus crisis Social epidemiologists, Professor Kate Pickett and Professor Richard Wilkinson, discuss their views on income inequality, its impact on the health and wellbeing of whole populations, and how this is being affected but the current coronavirus crisis.https://soundcloud.com/humanistsuk/kate-pickett-income-inequality-and-wellbeing-humanism-at-home
Parent Portal Update including Android and Apple appDue to the migration, all parents will have to reactivate their parent portal accounts by following the steps on this page. http://www.lpgs.bromley.sch.uk/1221/parent-portalYou can also download the Firefly for Parents app from the App Store or the Google Play Store. These pages provide a basic introduction to the apps:Getting started (Android/Apple)Bookmarks (Android/Apple)Messages (Android/Apple)You will require our school code to log in for the first time. This is LPGS.
Firefly MigrationWe have successfully migrated our Firefly system to the cloud. This should improve the performance of the system during busy times.Students have been sent the new instructions for logging in (the last reminder was sent on 20/01/20 at 7.00am).
Why should I log in to the parent portal?The parent portal gives you access to your child’s timetable, tasks, behaviour logs and attendance as well as access to subject areas containing lesson resources and other important information.In the future we will be sharing trip letters, consent forms and our medical form via Firefly so will need at least one parent/carer in each household to activate their account so they can access these documents easily when required.
If you have any issues with the above, please e-mail Miss Kelly [email protected]
Information for parents – Firefly
Wellbeing tip of the day
Many of us are experiencing ‘roller- coaster’ emotions at the moment. One minute everything feels ok, and the next, for no obvious reason, things feel really gloomy.
The attached story (click here) is one that I used to read to my daughter and also to tutor groups that I had. I love my job but I really miss not being a form tutor and having a role to play in supporting a small group of students navigate adolescence.
I have read the book and shared the pictures. I hope it helps in understanding feelings. The visualisation of locking away unhelpful thoughts / feelings in drawers is also a useful way of managing them.
Ms Scott
Wellbeing: Managing mixed emotions
May the force be with you…
For Star Wars fans out there, an interview with the best princess in the galaxy…https://www.facebook.com/107909022566650/posts/3274449999245854/?vh=e
History of the NHS: How was the NHS introduced?
The NHS was born was 5 July 1948. On that day, doctors,nurses, pharmacists, opticians, dentists and hospitals cametogether for the first time as one giant UK-wide organisation. Itwas inaugurated when Aneurin “Nye” Bevan, the healthminister who was its far-sighted creator, visited Park hospital inDavyhulme, Manchester. It is now Trafford general hospital andis known as “the birthplace of the NHS” as the first NHShospital. It was a bold and pioneering plan to make healthcareno longer exclusive to those who could afford it but to make itaccessible to everyone. The NHS was born.The National Health Service, abbreviated to NHS, was launchedby the then Minister of Health in Attlee’s post-war government.The aim was to provide a good, strong and reliable healthcareto all was finally taking its first tentative steps.The creation of the NHS in 1948 was the product of years ofhard work and a motivation from various figures who felt thecurrent healthcare system was insufficient and needed to berevolutionised. It meant that everyone in society could accesshealthcare- not just those who were well off in society.
History of the NHS: What were the positive impacts of WW2?
History of the NHS: Reading/Watchlist:
Reading/Watch List:
History of the NHS: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Birth-of-the-NHS/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44560590
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jan/18/nye-bevan-history-of-nhs-national-health-service
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44560590
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_National_Health_Service
NHS: On the frontline
Last week LPGS hosted a live lesson with the Y10 HSC students and a NHS nurse, Lucy.
Click the link below to watch a few key parts from the lesson -https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrrcEDVJbEstzjtiTdjMWV2mpVGptVGI
To find out more about the great work Lucy is doing for the community follow her on instagram @gilletttrainingservices
"WOW Miss, that was incredible, to think we
here at LPGS contributed to helping some of
the health professionals with our goggles. And
Miss I have just googled Forensic Nurse!"
Etymology of …ghetto
• Another word originating from the 1610s, when it meant “part of a city in which Jews are compelled to live," especially in Italy
• The word is borrowed directly from Italian
• Possibly originates from the Italian borghetto "small section of a town“.
• In 1899 started to be used when talking about crowded urban quarters of other minority groups (especially blacks in U.S. cities).
• The word Ghetto-blaster "large, portable stereo cassette-player" is from 1982 and stems from the word ghetto.
Words with a dark past…
Google translate screenshot Ghetto-blaster
Daily Maths Puzzle
For more puzzles follow @LPGSMaths on Twitter
Daily Maths Puzzle – The Answer!
Answer from 04/05/20
VISUAL ARTS – (05-05-2020)Things to Do
Please keep sending EFJ your favourite artist or artwork– [email protected]
https://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 – (05-05-2020)ART QUIZ
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS
Name of Artist: SALVADOR DALI
Title of Art work: PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY
TODAYS QUESTIONS
Name of Artist: ?
Title of Art work: ?
Classical Chill
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 – John Elliot-Gardiner
This year celebrates the achievements of a composer who died 200 years ago in 1820. This anti-establishment, difficult character was one of the most influential composers for the following 100 or so years. This particular symphony known as a ‘transformation’ symphony started a trend, followed by composers such as Mahler and Shostakovich. A dark and minor start, changes to a strong, positive major finale. This idea of triumph over adversity.
Year 8s and 9s – do you recognise it?
The whole symphony is about 30 minutes. Listen to the first movement (about 10 minutes) and then, if you enjoy carry on…..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNtb-ly1I_k
Digital Theatre+ Login details:
Group Username: user.langleypark
Password: dt123
Digital Theatre+: Year 7
A Midsummer Night’s Dream production:https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/british-council/a-midsummer-nights-dream-inspired-by-shakespeares-play
A Midsummer Night’s Dream graphic novel:https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/study-guides/manga-shakespeare-a-midsummer-nights-dream
An audio version to listen to: https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/la-theatre-works/a-midsummer-nights-dream
Digital Theatre+: Year 8
An Inspector Calls production:
https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/bbc-studios/an-inspector-calls
An Inspector Calls Introduction to the play:
https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/s/john-boynton-priestley
Digital Theatre+: Year 9
Macbeth production
https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/illuminations/bbc-macbeth
Macbeth graphic novel
https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/s/manga-shakespeare-macbeth
Digital Theatre+: Year 10
Macbeth Production:https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/digital-theatre/macbeth
Macbeth graphic novelhttps://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/s/manga-shakespeare-macbeth
Macbeth audio version https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/la-theatre-works/macbeth
Digital Theatre+: A Level English Literature and English Lang/Lit
Hamlet production:
https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/tara-arts/hamlet
Hamlet study guide:
https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/s/hamlet
Hamlet graphic novel:
https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/study-guides/manga-shakespeare-hamlet
Microsoft Teams: Join the conversation!
• Click on the images below to join the MS Teams groups. Chat to other students about books, tv/film or video games.
• Or join the Kahoots each morning at 9:30!