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3rd Winter Edition
The Magna Carta School AR
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THE
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INTR
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HI To the readers,
Hello and welcome to the third winter edition
of Around the Corner!
Around the Corner is a magazine full of miscel-
laneous articles about history, fashion, current
affairs, national days and much more. It will al-
so include recommendations, Student Voice top-
ics and artwork by our school. This magazine
may include articles that you might have heard
about recently in the news or there might be
some you never knew existed!
When I first thought of writing this magazine,
I wasn't sure as to what to call it so this is my
way of putting together the things that are
happening close to home. This magazine is re-
leased every term and it is open to anyone re-
gardless of whether you are a parent or a stu-
dent.
I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I en-
joyed writing it!
From the Editor-in-chief
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5 Artwork
Turn to page 5 to see a spectacular painting of a
horse created by a student in our school.
6-8 Anti-bullying– All
different, all equal!
Bullying in schools is a major con-
cern and it is an issue that many teenag-
ers unfortunately still have to face.
However, you can always find help in
the school to make sure that neither
yourself, nor anyone else, is ever affect-
ed by any type of bullying.
9-11 Healthy
eating– Food Tech.
In the first edition, we all saw what Miss Archer had
been up to in her kitchen but this time we went back to
the Food Technology Department to ask about any
recommendations for healthy, homemade, delicious
packed lunch options! Here’s what we found….
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15 The writers behind the words
13-14 University fees
As you are still in secondary school, university fees are
probably something that isn’t a major concern to you yet.
However, it is a key issue that many people are currently
debating over. Do you think that university fees are too
expensive and many universities miss out on the student
perspective or are they essential for a quality education?
12 Revision Tips
The key to great exams is being prepared! Find
out more about ways to revise effectively and
handy revision tips on page 12.
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This artwork was made by Laura Field.
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What is bullying?
Bullying is the use of superior strength or influence to in-timidate (someone), typically to force them to do some-thing. Bullies can target certain individuals in many differ-ent ways and methods may include forms of physical, emotional and/or verbal abuse. Repeated violence, name-calling, and spreading rumours are just some of the ways this is done and even just a few words can have a strong impact on the victim.
What are the different types of bullying?
Physical bullying
Physical bullying is when a bully or a group of bullies use
their physical strength to intimidate or threaten someone.
It can lead to bruises, scars but also an immense emotional
pressure on the victim that he/she experiences.
Cyber bullying
Cyber bullying happens online. This type of bullying has
become more common among teenagers as the use of so-
cial media has rapidly increased.
In a survey from 2011, results
showed that over 16,000 students
aged 11-15 in the UK were absent
in school due to bullying. Over the
past few years, these numbers have
decreased but bullying in schools is
still a major concern and it is an is-
sue that many teenagers unfortu-
nately still have to face.
Cyberbullying is a good example where, in a lot of cases,
bullies are anonymous which is used to their advantage in
harassing others.
Social and verbal bullying
Social and verbal bullying are when unkind words are used
to humiliate, target, mock, threaten or discriminate against
others.
Homophobic, racist and sexist bullying
This is the discrimination and intimidation that victims may
experience because of their sexual orientation or preference,
race, gender or age.
What can you do about it?
No one deserves to be bullied and, at The Magna Carta
School, there are always lots of places where you can seek
help. M5 is the anti-bullying and wellbeing room which is
open every lunch and the ambassadors can also be found on
duty in the quad, field or in Club Chill in M3. Your tutor and
pastoral lead are also some of the teachers you can go to
who will be able to advise you on what to do next and where
to go.
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Our school and many
others raise awareness
of bullying during an-
ti– bullying week
every year in Novem-
ber.
8 Anti bullying at The Magna Carta School
“Here at The Magna Carta school, we have zero tolerance to-
wards bullying and we are now entering our 6th, very successful
year of our Ambassador program to make sure anyone can get
help whenever they may need it. Our school is proud to have its
pre-emptive anti-bullying culture firmly embedded into not only
its policies but also its every day school life and we have a strong
volunteer team of ambassadors who give up their lunchtimes to
be a friendly face any student can approach to with a problem of
bullying or a well being concern. We take pride in what we do to
help students and, if there is a bullying issue, we as a school are
saying let’s talk about it and be upstanders, not bystanders.
There are people available to listen, people trained to support
you and your family to help you through it.”
Mrs N Lainsbury
Student Support and Mental Health and Wellbeing
Co-ordinator
Remember—
All different, all
equal!
Helplines
Bullying UK (Part of Family Lives) -Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Beatbullying- Website: www.beatbullying.org
National Bullying Helpline -Tel: 0845 22 55 787
Childline- Helpline: 0800 1111
Kidscape– Website: www.kidscape.org.uk
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Why is healthy
eating important?
Good nutrition and a
healthy diet is essential
for being able to live a
healthy lifestyle. An un-
healthy diet could lead to
various heart related is-
sues or diseases which
could have short term or
dreadful long lasting af-
fects.
In the first edition, we all saw what Miss Archer had
been up to in her kitchen but this time we went back to
the Food Technology Department to ask about any rec-
ommendations for healthy, homemade, delicious packed
lunch options! Two of the recommendations were fruity
fairy cakes and mini quiches.
“Fruity fairy cakes and mini quiches are always popular
options among the younger students in the school but
they are also very healthy options because you can al-
ways modify the recipe to add more fruits or vegetables.
This was you can adapt almost any recipe you have to
make it more healthy!”
Food Technology Department
Source– National health statistics
from Public Health England
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Servings- 12
Cooking time– 10-15 mins
Fruity fairy cakes!
Ingredients
100g self raising flour
100g butter/ margarine
100g caster sugar
2 medium eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
75g dried fruit
50g dried coconut
And other additional fruit
Method
1. Light the oven, 180C or Gas Mark 4.
2. Place the paper cases into the bun tin.
3. Sieve the flour (and cocoa if using) into a mixing bowl.
4. Add the butter/ margarine, sugar eggs and vanilla essence.
5. Beat the mixture until light and fluffy.
6. Stir in optional extras (sultanas, cherries etc)
7. Divide the mixture equally between the 12 cases.
8. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
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Mini quiches! Ingredients
For the pastry 150g plain flour
75g butter/margarine
3 tablespoons of cold water
For the filling 2 large eggs
125ml milk
50g cheddar cheese
1-2 vegetables of your choice
Method
1. Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees, gas mark 6.
2. Add flour, salt and butter (cut into cubes) into a bowl.
3. Rub in with your fingertips.
4. Add COLD water and mix to make soft dough.
5. In a separate jug/bowl, add milk first then chopped veg, beaten eggs, grated cheese and any extras. The mix-ture will be thick and lumpy!
6. Roll the pastry on to a floured worktop and gently place in to your flan dish.
7. Pour the egg mixture in.
8. Bake for 30-40 minutes until set and golden brown.
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Cooking time– 30-40
mins
REV
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12 Don’t’ be afraid to try new revision
methods. Be creative! Making imagina-
tive flashcards or colourful revision
notes doesn’t have to mean that you are
wasting time. Different colours may
help you learn better.
Keep a routine or
make a weekly
schedule so that you
can stay organised.
Sometimes it is best to prioritize. You can’t
do everything at once so pick your most
important/difficult subject to work on first.
Do not try and learn everything
at once. Take your time. Study
hard but study smart!
Rest, don’t stress! Make
sure you leave time to
relax and enjoy yourself
to prevent lots of
exam stress.
Stay healthy and
get enough sleep to
make sure you are
in the best state for
the exam.
UN
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SITY
FEE
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Currently, the average annual cost of university tuition fees
in the UK stands at £9,188, one of the highest averages it
has ever been. Students in England are paying some of the
highest tuitions fees in the world and significantly more
than their peers in other European countries. But do you
think university fees are too expensive and many universi-
ties miss out on the student perspective?
Advantages of having high university fees
School funding
One advantage of having such
high university fees is that, because of decreased funding in
schools, it is essential that universities are still able to pro-
vide resources, equipment and opportunities to allow stu-
dents to excel in their learning which can be provided by
the university fees.
“University is not always the right option”- Rich-
ard Branson
Some people argue that if a student is not able to pay off
student loans then there are many available alternatives ra-
ther than to go to university in the first place such as ap-
prenticeships, traineeships or even gap years. Also, students
can choose what course they want to take where they can
consider the amount of time and fees required.
Bursaries and scholarships
In addition, many students can get bursaries and
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scholarships depending on their circumstances. They
can also get student discounts for travel and find part–
time jobs within the university or elsewhere so that they
have a source of income while completing their course.
Most people use this wage to pay off student loans and
debt.
Disadvantages of having high university fees
Some people cannot afford the fees
However, others argue that having such high university
fees creates a divide because some students cannot afford to
pay the fees. This could lead to them missing out on an op-
portunity that could have helped them to succeed and some
say that the struggle with university costs have prevented
them from reaching their potential. People not being able
to afford the fees could also lead to discrimination by creat-
ing a social divide between them and others.
A distraction from learning
It is of concern to many parents that, while in university,
students struggle because they cannot fully concentrate on
the course as they are having to work in the few hours in
which lessons are not scheduled. Due to the work load,
some people say that they are often sleep deprived and ex-
hausted by the end of the day which could affect the
amount of progress they could be making, especially at a
crucial time with a career deciding course the young adults
may be taking.
THE
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S Founder and Editor-in-chief
Mudra Sharma
Magazine Design editor
Aakrati Sharma
Other authors
Wiktoria Chihonska
Thank you to the people who contrib-
uted in this magazine:
Food Technology Department
Mrs Lainsbury
Anti-bullying ambassadors
Laura Field
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