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Features > Creative Learning Day
anti-bullying poster
P.E. and healthy living poster
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The day was very challenging, with lots
of mature and balanced discussion on
the issues surrounding drug use: such
as the moral dilemma, the legalities
of drug dealing and the situations in
which peer pressure might come into
play. The Year 9 and 10 groups were
really engaged and hugely supportive
of each other’s ideas and attitudes.
A lively and well researched boxing-
ring debate took place in Room 21
with some excellent and quick witted
responses volleying back and forth. It
was certainly educational!
Sophie Killock, Director of English
The first of this year's Creative
Learning Days saw a wide array of
activity and learning throughout the
College. Being a healthy member
of the KEVICC community was the
underlying theme and all sessions
worked towards meeting specific
elements involved in staying
healthy.
Sarah Kehaya, organiser of the day
Years 9 and10 focussed on Substance
Use - analysing representation in the
media and debate. We welcomed
Miguel who shared with both year
groups his story of substance abuse
and howmaking good choices can turn
life around completely - an uplifting
take of aspiration and positive actions.
These elements were balanced with
opportunity of debate and the design
of an advertising campaign.
With the examination pressures faced
by Year 11, the day sought to equip
students to manage stress, present
themselves effectively in interview and
get the most out of their studies.
Revision and stress management
also featured as part of the Sixth
Form experience, which centred
mostly on living independently.
We welcomed Proud2Be to lead
discussion, debate and awareness
of gender and relationship issues
as well as practical activities –
managing money, changing light
bulbs, unblocking sinks and the like!
In Years 7 and 8, the emphases were
on eSafety, positive realtionships and
healthy lifestyle.
The day culminated in a Ready
Steady Cook 'competition' where
Alan Salt and Jane Richardson
contributed their diverse culinary
skills, only to be beaten hands down
by the team who cooked a spendid
looking stir-fry!! Well done to Katie
Ashmore Marsh, Rosie Issit, Emily
Burrell and Katie Daymond!
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