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KJ
LINKED Issue 19
King James I Academy...
Keeping our community connected
W elcome to Issue 19 of KJ
Linked, our lockdown
newsletter produced to help our
Register for the Big Garden Birdwatch
There’s still time to sign up for the RSPB Big Garden
school community stay connected Birdwatch event, which will take place from 29th-
31st January. It’s easy to take part - all you have to
during school closure.
do is spend an hour counting the birds you see
in your garden, from your window or whilst out
We have now had two extremely
taking your hour of daily exercise. Then, tell the
successful weeks of virtual learning;
RSPB what you saw. Visit www.rspb.org.uk/get-
students have registered online involved/activities/birdwatch/ for full details.
each morning, enjoyed a host of
live lessons and made the most
of their Chromebooks for home Free books from Audible
learning. They have submitted
thousands of assignments via Audible are offering free audiobooks during
Google Classroom and their lockdown and anyone can listen at https://stories.
teachers have awarded a record audible.com There are some fantastic stories for
students of all ages including personal favourites
number of positive points for effort
like the Miss Peregrine’s series, Frankenstein and
and achievement in Class Charts, so
The Witch of Duva. Why not ask Alexa to read
well done everyone!
Robert Stevenson’s Treasure Island or Jane Austin’s
Emma? Both are available until February 1st.
You will have heard on the news
that GCSE and A-Level exams have
been cancelled in their usual form
this year, but please remember that Join the Library for free e-books
all students should still be working Reading is a great way to relax and improve
towards building a portfolio of literacy skills at the same time, and our local library
quality evidence which can be service offers eBooks which can be borrowed
assessed by their teachers. and read on mobile devices for free. Students can
sign up online at https://www.durham.gov.uk/
We all know how important it is libraryonline The selection of available books is
to look after our mental health updated regularly and includes many new and
in times like these, and keeping popular titles.
busy is the best way to maintain
a positive attitude. Relaxation is
crucial too, and with this in mind, Harry Potter: A History of Magic
this newsletter contains ideas for If you’re a Harry Potter fan you’ll love the
both. We hope you find something British Library’s online collection. Visit https://
that appeals to you. artsandculture.google.com/project/harry-potter-
a-history-of-magic and you can discover how J.K.
Until next time, remember to follow Rowling first got the idea, see sketches form the
the lockdown rules, stay home and books and learn about the history of magic. There are
most importantly, stay safe. a number of themed exhibitions too from Potions
and Herbology to Defence Against the Dark Arts!
Mr Murgatroyd’s Play Interland from
Movie Night Google for Free!
H i everyone. I hope you are
all coping well as we find
ourselves back in a situation we
D ata is the fastest
growing substance on
the planet. All of this data can
had hoped to never see again! I find be extremely useful and helpful,
that films are a brilliant way to switch off or personal and private.
when it feels like you’re trapped in the house. Here are
my recommendations for this week. Thursday 28th January is “Data Privacy Day,” an
annual event that reminds people to review their
Amazon Prime digital footprints. Today you need to embark on
Suitable for 15+: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, a quest to deny hackers, sink phishers, one-up
Missouri cyberbullies, outsmart over sharers and become
In my list of top films of all time, Mildred Hayes rents a confident explorer online. You can do all this by
out three billboards to explain the brutal crimes that playing ‘Interland’ at: https://beinternetawesome.
happened to her daughter to spur the police on in withgoogle.com/en_uk/interland
catching her killer. This film is branded as a dark comedy
and although there are moments that will make you
laugh, it does not shy away from the subject matter.
Suitable for Family: Big Fish
Tim Burton’s ‘Big Fish’ tells the story of Will Bloom going
through the story of his father’s exploits as a young man.
The problem is Ed Bloom’s stories have always been so
fantastical, it is hard to separate fact from fiction.
Netflix
Suitable for 15+: Game Night
I’m a big fan of a board game and an even bigger fan
Just Dance!
K
of Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams. A group of eep active during lockdown
friends who regularly meet up for game nights get by watching and copying
thrown into a mystery when Max’s older brother takes the dancers on Just Dance.
one game too far. This film is hilarious! Search on YouTube for Just Dance and select the songs
you would like to do. Copy the dancers for each song
Suitable for Family: The Mask and get fit while having some fun!
There are some films that never get old! Jim Carrey is
the master of over-the-top physical comedy, so when
his character Stanley finds a mask that turns him into a Calling all Writers
magical trouble maker, chaos ensues!
Freeview
Suitable for 15+: Psycho
T he Tees, which is a
community platform
that champions people and
If you’ve never watched a black and white film this is places in the Tees region is
the perfect place to start. After stealing money from her holding a writing competition
company and going on the run, Marion stops at The for young writers.
Bates Motel where she is murdered and it is up to her
family to figure out what happened that night. Tame by The competition is open to
today’s standards but still a masterpiece. Keep an eye on young people aged between
the Sony Movies channel as it is showing regularly. 11 and 21 and the theme is
‘Lockdown Stories’. Judges want
Suitable for Family: Super 8 your stories about anything
A group of friends go out to make a zombie film which has affected you in
together when they see a horrific train crash. This train lockdown. Visit the website at
was carrying a dangerous presence that is unleashed on https://thetees.online or the
their town. Catch uo on All4. Facebook page for more information.
Help your Garden
Wildlife
A s we’re in the depths
of winter, your garden
wildlife will appreciate
some help to survive the colder
months.
You can make a feeder to help hungry birds and
you can also put out fresh water for animals to drink
and bathe in. If you have space, create a ‘wild pile’
of twigs, logs and dead leaves in a quiet corner – it
makes the perfect refuge where creepy crawlies,
frogs and hedgehogs can hibernate.
You can also make bird cakes and hang them in the
Get Creative in garden - don’t worry, no baking is required. This
the Kitchen quick and easy treat is packed full of energy to keep
birds going, especially in the cold weather. Design
your own recipe or use whatever you have to hand
C heesecake is a firm
favourite with many of
us and it is so easy to make at
such as bird seed mixes, dried fruits softened with
water, crumbled or grated cheese, breadcrumbs,
cooked rice and other leftovers. Make sure you
home. It’s also easy to adapt the
avoid uncooked rice, salted nuts or other foods and
basic recipe to create a host of exciting
whole nuts or fruit though as these could choke.
flavours. This recipe serves 4 people.
250g digestive biscuits Method
100g butter, melted 1. Combine your chosen ingredients in a bowl and
Seeds from 1 vanilla pod add melted lard or dripping.
600g full fat soft cheese 2. Mix together to form a firm paste. It’s better to get
100g icing sugar your hands in there!
284ml pot of double cream 3. Shape into balls and allow them to set firm.
4. Poke a length of wool or string through each ball
Method: using a darning needle.
1. Crush the biscuits, add the melted butter and stir well. 5. Hang in the garden and watch the birds enjoy!
2. Press the mixture firmly down into a tin.
3. Whip the double cream until thick then fold in the
cream cheese, sieved icing sugar and vanilla seeds.
4. Pour the cream mixture onto the biscuit base and Studying Cubism
level with the back of a spoon.
T
5. Decorate with your desired toppings.
here has been some excellent
work produced by our Year 8
Year 10 student, Callum G decided artists who are currently working
to try his own recipe last week; on a Cubism project.
he devised a recipe using Biscoff
which his family reported was The assignment involved photographing
delicious! or drawing objects from multiple
viewpoints and combining them in a
Other ideas: creative way to produce a
Try using Oreo biscuits or piece of artwork. Particular
shortbread fingers for an extra crumbly base. You could recognition goes to Leo
also add ingredients to the cream filling mixture such R, Alyssa S and Grace Y
as raspberries, strawberries or blueberries. Swirling who produced the fantastic
melted white or milk chocolate into the mixture makes examples shown here.
for a particularly indulgent cheesecake!
THE GREAT KING JAMES
MAKE OFF
ALDI’S TASTE KITCHEN CHALLENGE
C an you create a recipe for Team GB? Enter the Aldi
recipe creating competition for students aged 5–14.
Aldi and Team GB are challenging young people aged Team GB Tokyo 2020 signed merchandise
5–14 to get creative and design an original recipe, and have their recipe showcased in print,
inspired by Team GB. You can enter from home or with a dedicated page spread in an Aldi
school for the chance to receive a host of exciting leaflet! Entries must be received by
prizes and see your dish join Aldi’s online collection of Friday 12 February 2021. For full
Taste Kitchen recipes – featuring on both the Aldi and details and to register online, visit
Get Set to Eat Fresh websites. https://getseteatfresh.
co.uk/resources/
What’s more, one overall winner, selected by Aldi tastekitchenchallenge
Athlete Ambassadors, will receive a piece of exclusive
Creative Global Interactive Art at
Landmarks The Met
T his Geography themed
activity is great fun and
the whole family can get
T he Metropolitan Museum
of Art’s Met Kids website
offers several options,
involved. including an interactive map of
the museum and a collection of videos
This challenge inspires you to use allowing you to explore subjects like How to
whatever you have laying around the Dance in Armor and Can a Painting Tell More Than
house to recreate or ‘freeze frame’ one Story?
famous landmarks or geographical
locations. Take a look at these The fully interactive website is packed full of fascinating
representations of the Angel of the facts on every section of the museum with supporting
North, Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower videos and activities that will keep you busy for hours.
of Pisa, Taj Mahal, Visit https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-
Sydney Opera features/metkids/ to explore.
House and the
Golden Gate Bridge!
Lockdown Photographers
Y ear 10 Photography students have been keeping
busy in lockdown and have produced some
brilliant work which will be included in their subject
portfolios.
Each lesson, Mrs Mulryan has given them a different
theme to study and so far they have looked at Colour,
Macro and Water. Here are some of the excellent
photos that students have taken at home.
Everything will fall into
place - just be patient.
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Lighten your mood...
Follow the Happy Watch comedy and laugh! Get some fresh air
Broadcast on Instagram Avoid watching anything intense Try to get outside and enjoy
A great page filled that could bring down your mood; some fresh air every day. Fresh
with nothing but spend your free time watching air makes us feel happier, it helps
anxiety-free news from something funny instead. There to clear our lungs, gives
around the world are hundreds of sit-coms, us more energy
in illustrated quiz shows and and mental focus,
form - just movies on improves our digestion
what we all catch-up TV and strengthens our
need! channels. immune system.
Join the Isolation Nation Make something Boost your Self Esteem
Listening to music and dancing Creating something gives Improve your self-esteem by treating
has been proved to lift the spirit, you a sense of achievement yourself as you’d treat your best
so join in one of Gok Wan’s virtual which makes you feel better friend. If you’re feeling low or putting
raves and you can do about yourself. It could be yourself down, be kind and say
both. Isolation Nation is anything - make a cake, invent something positive instead such as,
streamed live from his a dance routine, draw or paint, create “You’re a bright, caring and
home kitchen every a lockdown movie, write a story, talented person and you
Saturday on Facebook. poem or song or get crafting! can achieve great things.”
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Calling all young filmmakers Calling all young photographers
Write, edit and direct your very own short film to transport viewers and stir their Express yourself by putting your photography skills to the test at the annual
emotions as part of the annual Rotary Young Filmmaker competition. Rotary Young Photographer competition.
Lights, camera, action!
To nominate, contact: To contact:contact: Martin Smith - martin@rotaryworcester.co.uk
nominate,
To enter
Rotary Club: Rotary Club: Worcester
Rotary Club:
Download the competition information pack at: rotarygbi.org For more
Download theinformation visit: rotarygbi.org
competition information pack at: rotarygbi.org
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Calling all young artists Calling all young musicians
Express yourself and share your creative talents by taking part in the annual Share your gift of song or mastery of a musical instrument and perform live in
Rotary Young Artist competition. the annual Rotary Young Musician competition.
To nominate, contact: To nominate, contact:
Rotary Club: Rotary Club:
Download the competition information pack at: rotarygbi.org Download the competition information pack at: rotarygbi.org
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