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Coming up... Fierce and Fresh - Ashlyn School take-over!!! A welcome to Ashlynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, who are our guest editors for this month.

Fierce Future Future Writing a CV - how to stand out from the crowd (Jessica) Teenagers of the future Spotlight on Gabriella Garnham (Hannah)

Fierce and Fabulous Beauty Make up Fashion Looking good

Summer starter kit for teens (Izi) Summer Looks (Yasmin) Top class fashion at a top class price (Andy) Putting your best foot forward (Lorna Pullman - guest contributor)

Fierce non Fiction Spotlight on... Short story

Teen read recommendations (Andrew) A World Away, Harry Hutchins (Year 7)

Fierce Feelings Teen talk Advice column Charity spotlight on...

Giant Leaps, Gentle Landings Agony Ellie (Ellie)

Fierce Fun Holiday ideas Film recommendations Film review Spotlight on... Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on

Activities to do this summer (Yasmin) Top 3 summer films to watch (Jack) Film review of Whiplash (Jack) The best bits of the F&F Facebook page Some ideas for days out in the area (Alice)

Fierce Food Teen talk Recipe

Eating as a Veggie - an insight (Ellie) Vegetable curry

Fierce Contributors Who’s written what...

This month’s Fierce and Fresh has been brought to you by the Creative Writing 6th Formers at Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted. A massive thank you to... Ashlyns School (http://www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk/) Mrs Crawford and Dr Wilkinson for giving up your lessons Hannah (Team Co-ordinator) Alice Andrew Ellie Holly If you would like your school or college to be Honor involved in a Fierce and Fresh ‘take-over’, please Izi let us know - Hello@FierceandFresh.co.uk. Jack Jess Yaz Zoe B Nicole Warren Textiles Students Young Enterprise

This month’s cover star is Michelle Our teen shoot spotlight star is Holly. Hair and make up by Sarah-Helen at Restyle Magic http://www.restylemagic.co.uk

Fierce and Fresh A few words from Jet...

Fierce and Fresh is real. It’s about real life. Real issues. Real questions. Fierce and Fresh doesn’t sugarcoat life. It says it how it is. #FierceandFresh

So, this month sees the Fierce and Fresh ‘Ashlyn’s Take-Over’. The 6th Form Creative Writing students had complete freereign as to what they wanted to write about, and we think they have done a great job!!! This is what Fierce and Fresh is all about - getting you guys involved. After all, it’s your magazine - what do you want to see in here??? A massive thank you goes to Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted, and especially to

Mrs Crawford who allowed the students to use her lesson time to work on their articles.

Don’t forget, there is loads of information posted daily on our Facebook page, from things to do, special offers, hidden gems If you would like your school or and useful/useless snippets of college to get involved, please information. let us know, and we can send you an information pack. Get in touch to get involved. We hope that there are a few ideas in here that will help you survive the rest of the summer holidays, as well as preparing you for going back to school/ college in September too.

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Writing a CV - how to stand out from the crowd By Jessica

Writing a CV It’s that time of year when exams are over and the long summer is looming. Last summer, rather than sitting around doing nothing all day, I thought it would be a brilliant idea to start searching for a Saturday job, but first, I had to write a CV. It wasn’t until I actually sat down to write one that I realised, I didn’t know where to start. A 'Curriculum Vitae', commonly abbreviated to CV, can be literally translated as 'course of life'. Sometimes referred to as a résumé, it's a summary of your career and schooling history that is often the first phase in getting yourself noticed by potential employers. Stereotypically, a CV is a piece of A4 paper, with your hobbies, talents and grades displayed in a formal format - sounds boring right??? Boring, but essential. I asked school to help me find out how to write a CV. I found that a CV is a great way to market yourself when applying for jobs, ensuring that you stand out from the rest and present yourself in the best light possible. There are two types of CV that you can create; Chronological and Targeted. A chronological CV lists all of the qualifications and experiences in date order, emphasising the most recent events. On the other hand a targeted CV is a more modern and widely used style of writing and is highly valued by employers. It is intended to display all of your achievements, skills and abilities and can also be aimed to get a particular job. Here is a handy list of things to include: • • • • • • • • •

Name Address Mobile, home, e-mail Personal statement Education and training Experience Leisure interests Additional information Reference details

Don’t

Keep information simple and concise

Copy other CV’s

have a clear and well organised display

Avoid using text speak or abbreviation

Try and keep it to 1 A4 page

Avoid jazzing up with colour, wacky fonts or images

Be positive

Use font smaller than 11pt and be consistent throughout

Spell check and proof read - again and again!!!

Don’t attach letters/certificates

Tailor CV to a specific job advert

Miss application deadlines

Tell the truth

Hand in messy, crumpled or badly photocopied CVs

Send with a covering letter People often slip into the trap of common mistakes; so try and avoid these!! • • • • •

too long badly organised too skimpy not proofread no evidence of skills and abilities

A personal profile is a paragraph of a few statements (avoiding the use of ‘I’) that ‘sells’ yourself to the employer. It is a chance to stand out and advertise any additional skills you may have, hence, it is very important. A personal profile should be concise and speak positively about oneself. These can be general or targeted to a specific job/role. There are many skills that are valued by companies, if you can showcase these into your CV, it will enable you to stand out and possibly be a potential candidate. • • • • • • •

Problem solving Communication Self-development Business awareness Team work Information technology Personal capabilities

Also, don’t forget Duke of Edinburgh Awards, NCS, coaching achievements, Cadets, etc as these all show leadership qualifies. Presentation of your CV is key as it shows that you are serious and display yourself in a professional manner. All should be A4 and typed with a balance of white space. Fonts should be consistent in type and size, with pages numbered appropriately. You can get more examples from here - http://www.eis.mdx.ac.uk/staffpages/elke/com1111/cv/ sld001.htm

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Teenagers of the future - ones to watch Gabriella Garnham By Hannah Fashioning a Future Hannah Whippey spends the day one on one with Fine arts student: Gabriella Garnham Within the four walls of an apartment bedroom, full time student at Central Saint Martins ( a top leading art school in London) and upcoming jewellery designer Gabriella Garnham and I meet to talk about her earlier and latest designs and campaigns. This isn’t the first time that she and I have met, we ran into each other while I was visiting her younger brother back in Hertfordshire. Dom and I were playing some sort of Xbox game on a rainy Tuesday when the Fine arts student strolled through the lounge in a slouchy pair of Levis with an old graphic Tee. Now, she stands in a room decorated with fashion magazines, posters of nude models, and an old bottle of Jack Daniels as a candle holder; she appears just how you’d expect an art student would: with eccentric eyebrows, and fingers decorated with bold rings, Gabby branches far from the cliché of denim overalls and a beret. After a whistles- stop tour of her small, London, flat Gabby begins to show me each of her unique pieces. “I just really like gangsters”, she tells me, while placing a, once gold, chain coated with lilac flock into my hands. Obviously amused by my confusion of the material, the designer goes on to explain how the choice of material was inspired by her childhood toys- Sylvanian Families. As she turns to showcase more from her collection, I ask where these creations stem from and while handing me an earring sculpted from a car emblem of a Mercedes logo, she replies: “they tend to just come from what I’m into at the time, like right now, I really like the Hip Hop culture… in fact, just behind you is some of my “mood music” for when I am working”. With that she points to a corner behind me that is cluttered with stacks of Hip Hop records: Destiny’s Child, Kanye West, The Spice girls. I soon forgot that Gabby was only a student; it’s hard to imagine that such pieces came from an artist who is still learning, still perfecting. And that is why I stand shell- shocked when she states: “most of the work’s done here”, the designer senses my surprise, peers around the room then continues: “I mean, to get the final outcome it has to be sent off and materials have to be paid for, but apart from that all the waxing and moulding is done here.” She then guides me down the white carpeted stairs and into the tiny kitchen , opens a refrigerator filled with avocados and half eaten pizza slices, and pulls from one of the bottom shelves a large yellow tub. Gabby laughs, opens the yellow tub and gestures for me to have a look: octopus tentacles, a tub full of gooey, grey, octopus tentacles. “Don’t ask me where I got ‘em from, but I’ve been using them to mould a ring out of… here look” with this, she stands, holds out her right hand, signals to the small silver band on her middle finger. And there it is the raised pattern of the octopus tentacles I was completely grossed out by transformed into an oddly beautiful ring.

Later, as we stroll past rows of white houses, making our way to Angel Street for lunch I ask Gabby what she feels is the most important piece of advice she could give to someone taking her course; she ponders this for a moment then answers: “you just got to keep working hard, when you fall behind it sets off a chain reaction to more things you fall behind on. This is why I’m always rushing around last minute… not everything goes to plan.” We arrive at a quirky restaurant, neighbored by vintage dress shops, cluttered with lace and gold broaches; as we wait she lights up a cigarette and observes people and their clothes as they pass by. “You have to notice everyone… what they’re wearing, how they’re wearing it. That’s how you make something you know people will like.” We chat a while longer about general things, the subjects she took at GCSE, how she found her fine arts course, and finally I ask what I know will stump her- “so what do you want to do after Uni”- she giggles, lights another cigarette and responds: “well I don’t know exactly, I know for certain I won’t intern for some “mum jewellery” company… I guess I’ll just create a few more collections and try selling them. Finishing our coffees, we relax, rambling on about random musings for a while longer. As we wait for the bill to arrive I address my final question about her biggest aspirations to which she replies: “I want to create something people save up for, I like the idea of someone desiring my pieces like that, and it’s something all designers dream about.” I do not doubt that I’ll see Gabby’s pieces in the pages of LOVE, i-D, or Dazed and Confused; with such a strong and determined attitude, she’s an it girl who could conquer the world.

Photography - Alex Kessler

You can follow Gabriella’s work at her website - http://gabriellagarnham.com/

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Summer starter kit for teens By Izi

It is important that as a teen you look after your skin in summer and here at Fierce and Fresh we believe that the longer you stay natural the better - trust me you will thank us for it later! But here are a few inexpensive products to start with if you want to delve into the world of makeup. Here are my top 3 beauty ‘must-haves’ to keep you looking fabulous throughout the summer. All of the products are Firstly, there is a tinted moisteriser, which is great as it means you don’t have to wear foundation, and is lighter on your skin. Next is a Sensitive face cream which is suitable for everyone - including the guys!!! You can never have too much protection on your face, even if the sun isn’t shining, you can still get UV damage as well as wind-burn. And lastly we have listed a waterproof mascara, just to give you that bit of drama to your lashes. Remember girls - less is more!!! No 7 Triple Protection Tinted Moisteriser - £12 The trick when you’re just starting out with makeup is to keep it natural, so we suggest a tinted moisteriser to give you that little bit of coverage without looking too obvious. This one by No7 is perfect because it has an SPF of 15 and UVA protection so you can stay safe in the sun. Product description The newly upgraded 5-star Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser combines the power of: • • •

5-Star UVA technology SPF15 A patent-oxidant complex to give your skin advanced protection from the sun and environment. It also provides 24-hour moisturisation, optical blurrers and vitamin A and E, all in a lightweight creamy texture to leave skin looking and feeling radiant.

No 7 Triple Protection Tinted Moisteriser - £12 from Boots You can also get Buy 1 get 2nd Half Price at the moment on selected No 7 products at Boots.

Soltan Sensitive Face Cream - £5.50 It is incredibly important to protect yourself from the sun in this heat with a SPF and this one from SOltan is perfect as it can also be used on sensitive skin. Even if you are wearing make up with an SPF in it, it can’t hurt to double up - you’ll be thanking us when you are older and your skin is still looking as fresh as ever. This one is also pretty good for the guys too. Don’t think that just because you don’t wear make up you don’t have to worry about your skin too. In fact, because you don’t have anything on your face, you should make double-sure you are protected. Soltan Sensitive Face Cream SPF 50+ 50ml - £5.50 from Boots You can also get 2 for £9 on selected Soltan sun protection at Boots.

Product description Ultra protection against long-term skin damage and premature ageing caused by the sun Free from perfumes & colourants Light and non-pore blocking formula Includes patented anti-oxidant complex to help protect against long-term skin damage Dermatologically tested Anti-ageing complex

Seventeen Waterproof Mascara - £4.69 When applying mascara it’s important you don’t coat your lashes too thoroughly so they don’t clump together, another tip is to use a brown mascara so your lashes look as natural as possible! This product is great as it’s waterproof so good for those poolside holidays and it’s also pretty cheap too!!!! Product description Budge proof lashes are at the ready with the SEVENTEEN Waterproof Mascara! Both waterproof and smudge resistant this non clogging mascara lengthens lashes and lasts all day.

Seventeen Waterproof Mascara - £4.69 from Boots You can also get a free gift when you spend £5 on selected Seventeen products at Boots.

Fierce and Fabulous Summer looks

By Yasmin (photography Ashlyns students) Yasmin talks us through 3 of her best ‘summer’ looks to keep you looking fresh but fabulous, with a little help from her friends.

Ellen’s ‘Going Out’ Look For Ellen’s look we decided to use a powder with a bit of coverage so she would be photo ready and stay matte all night long. We used a dark berry lipstick to give her that WOW factor, combined with a lip pencil to make sure it didn’t smudge. Products used were:• Mac studio fix fluid foundation • Mac omega eye shadow – used for contouring and eyebrows • Mac Swiss chocolate matte eye shadow • Mac Jest frost eye shadow • Mac All That Glitters velux pearl eye shadow • Mac Prep and Prime BB beauty balm – used for contouring • Mac light plus mineralize skin finish • Mac pastelluxe veluxe pearl fusion shadow • Mac rebel b74 lipstick • Mac vino lip pencil • Mac rapid black eyeliner • Natural collection black mascara

Nicole’s ‘1950s retro’ looks

Why don’t you

On Nicole we used a classic red lipstick and winged eyeliner to create an effortlessly retro style. We teamed the face with an easy, yet stylish victory roll to complete her 1950s look.

Yasmin’s ‘festival’ hair By experimenting with different braids and plaits, we were able to create an original hairstyle. So have fun, try mixing it up and putting your own twist on a classic braid! Why not add some body, hair or face glitter to add a little sparkle to your look. You could also include accessories in your braid such as flowers.

Seventeen Waterproof Mascara - £4.69 from Boots You can also get a free gift when you spend £5 on selected Seventeen products at Boots.

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Top class fashion at a top class price by Andy The team set out to find fashion gems in the most unlikely of places... With the prices in High Street shops getting more costly by the minute, our editor set us a fashion challenge: sending us on a quest to find hidden gems within our local charity shops with a capped price of £10 per item. My friend and I - both male shoppers - hit the High Street in search of hidden budget garments ready for the summer and the winter to come. After hours of searching, we found our top three bargain items. Our first garment we found was a perfect condition Porsche Club GB polo shirt at only 1/5 f the online price at £5. This was a rare find, being in such good condition and such a low price; we commend you look carefully when buying at the condition of the fabric, especially round the seams.

Next was a classic 90s retro England polo shirt at a bargain £4. This is another rare piece only find-able in charity shops 15 years after it left the high street shelves. With vintage items being so sought after and chain clothing companies charting extortionate prices for ‘reclaimed vintage’, bargains like these are hard to come by.

The final piece is our alternative all year buy, a fantastic condition Marks and Spencer winter waterproof trench coat. This piece stood out to us due to its condition, and being only 10% of the M&S price at only £8. We recommend when looking for coats of a similar design that you check for missing buttons and the waterproofing is still in order. (Camping shops sell re-water-proofer if you need to get it re-done). Charity shops are brilliant fun. Yes, it does take time, and you’re not always lucky but they are an effective way to save your money. Not only do you benefit by your clothes being something unique, you are contributing to organisations that do not mass manufacture, and also help causes that are in great need.

Images are not actual items bought

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Putting your best foot forward by Lorna Pullman, Foot Health Practitioner http://foothealthfirst.co.uk Buying Your Summer Flip-flops So, at the first sign of the sun, who doesn’t delve deep into the back of the wardrobe and dig out the summer favourite - the flip flops??? Even though we know they aren’t the best form of footwear for us, we practically live in them for 4 months of the year, rain or shine. Here, Lorna Pullman from Foot Health First, gives us the low-down on buying flip-flops that may just actually help our feet. Follow these tips for buying your summer flip-flops to avoid injury, pain and permanent damage to your feet (adapted from the American Podiatric Medical Association). •

You should not be able to bend or twist your flip-flops

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They should only bend at the toe

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Look for arch support which improves stability and cushions the feet

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Flip-flops made of cheap plastic often cause blisters, choose leather or fabric instead

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Ensure your toes do not hang over the edge as this can cause tripping

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Don’t wear your favourite pair year after year, check for wear and tear and discard

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Poorly fitting flip-flops encourage clawing of the toes, heel pain and ankle injury

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Do not wear them for gardening, sports or walking long distances

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Do wear sturdy flip-flops around the pool or on the beach

If you follow these simple tips, you can still enjoy wearing your flip-flops this summer I recommend and stock flip flops by Vionic, Strive & Dr Comfort, that not only support your feet, but also look good too. Contact me for more details or to arrange a free fitting. lorna@foothealthfirst.co.uk

Fierce non Fiction Teen Read recommendations

5 of the best reads for teens chosen by Andrew Information taken from www.thebookbag.com and www.theguardian.com

Phoenix by S F Said (David Fickling Books) Publishing date - 1st August 2013 Age range - 11+ Phoenix tells the story of Lucky, who thinks he's just an ordinary Human boy. But one night, he dreams the stars are singing and wakes to find an uncontrollable power rising inside him. Suddenly he's on the run, racing through space, searching for answers. In a galaxy at war, where Humans and Aliens are deadly enemies, the only people who can help him are an Alien star ship crew and an Alien warrior girl, with neon needles in her hair.

Buffalo Soldier by Tanya Landman (Walker Books Ltd) Publishing date - 3rd April 2014 Age range - 11+ Buffalo Soldier tells the story of a campaign for freedom in a poignant story told from the perspective of Charlotte, a young African-American slave from the deep south of America at the end of the Civil War. After witnessing abuse and murder of her adoptive mother, Charlotte is all alone into a world of war and terror. Despite officially being freed from slavery, she is still trapped by the colour of her skin and gender. Now that even her value as a slave has been stripped from her, in desperation she dons a dead man’s clothes and joins the US Army, becoming ‘Charley’, a ‘buffalo soldier’.

Looking for JJ by Anne Cassidy (Scholastic) Publishing date - 1st August 2013 Age range - 13+ Looking for JJ focuses on Alice Tully, a 16-year old waitress living in Croydon. She has a boyfriend, and lives with her carer, Rosie who, apart from, her counsellor and social worker, is the only person close to her that knows about her secret. After fighting to keep her life together in the face of public criminal proceedings, Alice discovers she may not be the only one involved.

Five Children on the Western Front by Kate Saunders (Faber Children’s Books) Publishing date - 2nd October 2014 Age range - 11+ Nearly ten years after Squirrel, Panther, Bobs and Puss last saw the Psammead, the sand fairy makes a surprise return. But the world is in a turbulent state, and with the now grown-up children contributing to the war effort, it's left to The Lamb, a teenager, and new arrival 9-year-old Edie to look after their visitor and save him from prying eyes. In addition to the horrors of the war, there are revelations for the six siblings about their old companion's past - why has he returned, and is there a reason he can't grant wishes any longer?

We are all Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler (Plume) Publishing date - 25th February 2014 Age range - 16+ College student Rosemary’s upbringing has left her feeling lonely. She had a ‘sister’, Fern, of the same age, who was taken away when she was young, an event that enraged her beloved older brother Lowell and inspired him to run off and vanish from her life too. Always attention seeking and at the centre of attention, there’s something unique about Fern. With Fern and Lowell long gone from her life, Rosemary is isolated not only from her siblings, but also her true self. Adrift at college, she doesn’t know who she should be any more.

Fierce non Fiction A World Away by Harry Hutchings, Year 7

BBC Radio 2 recently announced a 500 word short story competition. The following is an entry from 12 year old Harry Hutchings which, out of thousands of entries, was short listed into the top 50 in the 10-13 year old age bracket. Harry Hutchings is a Year 7 student at our school, Ashlyns. We are all very proud of Harry and his story. A World Away by Harry Hutchings The book signing was not going well. Alan and Nick had never met before and now they were sitting in a small room in WH Smiths waiting to try and sell their first published books to, largely disinterested, members of the public. There was half an hour to go, and Nick had drunk too much tea and now needed the toilet. He decided to try and take his mind off it: “What’s your book about?”, he asked Alan. Alan looked up at him and sighed. “Do we really have to do this?” “I’m just trying to pass the time” said Nick. “Pretend I’m a customer.” Alan looked directly at him. “It’s a true story. About me, and about a journey that I made.” “You see there is alien life. People don’t think that there is, but I’ve seen it. But let me tell you Nick that discovering that there was more than just my species in the universe has not been the revelation that I had hoped. You see, I was a space traveller, a sort of astronaut I suppose. I was offered the chance to take part in a secret mission to try and make contact with extra-terrestrial life. No-one knew about it and it is a secret that I have had to live with for years. But now I need to tell my story. I can’t live with it any longer.” Nick looked both intrigued, and a little sceptical. “Tell me”, he said. “The mission took place” Alan said. “I was alone, in my craft, and I actually landed on a planet on which there was alien life. I expected little green men but what I got was very very different. The people there looked like me but that is where the similarity ended. The inhabitants were very cruel to each other, and seemed to get pleasure out of doing each other harm. They had a beautiful planet but seemed intent on destroying it, and never ever appreciated anything that it had to offer. Where they could have worked together to have a better life for everyone they chose to do the opposite; those that had the most got even more and those that were less able to look after themselves were either used to make other people’s lives even easier, or cast aside and left to die in the gutter. I saw people literally starve to death in front of my eyes, whilst others threw away food because they had eaten so much they could scarcely move. It was horrible. And that wasn’t the worst bit Nick. Not by a long shot. When I could take it no more I returned to my spaceship and it wouldn’t work. No engine, nothing.” “My god that’s awful” said Nick “How did you manage to get back?” Alan raised his head and couldn’t stop the tears flowing. “I didn’t” he whispered, so quietly that Nick could barely hear him. “I’m still here.”

Fierce Feelings Giant Leaps, Gentle Landings

How to stop worrying and learn to love moving up through school As the summer reaches an end, it’s often an anxious time as young people anticipate moving into a new year group or changing schools. They may feel daunted by the prospect of a new routine or the start of a crucial exam year. If that’s you, then don’t panic!!! Although you may feel you are the only one, we have all experienced these storms of anxiety. To make it easier, we have put together this guide that provides you with the survival essentials and an idea of what to expect when starting your new and exciting school year. Moving into Year 7 is the year that has the most trepidation, due to the jump from primary to secondary school. Secondary school can appear scary with pupils from age 11 to nearly 19, all mixing together, but despite this fearsome outset, you will quickly find new friends and teachers ready to support you. Year 7 also means the move up to Key Stage 3; this means the beginning of the final stages of education in compulsory subjects. While this may sound complicated, it basically means you will still learn all your subjects ready for assessment in three years’ time. The next major step is stating and finishing your GCSEs. Year 10 is the moment you wave goodbye to your hated compulsory subjects and start to press ahead to the finish line with your chosen subjects. Year 10 means the beginning of your courses and when you should start to prepare for the revision of Year 11 and possibly Year 10 if your school take some exams early. Year 11 means making decisions for the future such as colleges and sixth form, and we recommend you start researching future options when you start in September as many open days are in the Autumn. While looking ahead make sure you’re revising hard for exams; we recommend you start at Christmas. At the end of June you have a fantastic summer to look forward to after all that hard work!!! The final step up is to A levels’ in Year 12. A levels represent new freedoms and academic expectations!!! A Levels are a large step up from GCSE - we recommend you read into your subjects, where it could take you after you post 18 and to ensure you are choosing a subject you enjoy. The work should start when you attend your first lesson, making notes and making sure you review your knowledge eery month to stay on top of the work load. But aside the education, A Levels also offer opportunities to socialise with new friends at a more mature level and enjoy the new freedom responsibly. Your education will pave your path to a bright and exciting future. Along with working hard in all your subjects, make the most of your friends and out of school activities while leaving that little space of time for yourself. We wish you luck on your new academic year.

Fierce Feelings Advice Column By Agony Ellie

Moving schools is a very difficult thing to do and naturally this means there are many things to consider. I don’t see there to be any reason why you and your friend cannot remain as close, due to the many ways of instant messaging and video chats that are now available. You should continue to make time for your old friends however do not let this affect you from making friends in your new school as both are equally important. Good luck in your new school,

The very first thing you must consider with this problem is whether your age gap is appropriate, I’m not sure how old you or your brother’s friend are so please be sensible. If they are out of limits just try and look for boys more similar to your age with some of his qualities. If age is not an issue and you are serious about making something work with your crush, you need to speak to him and find out whether your feelings are mutual, if so, the next step is to unfortunately speak to your brother; just remind him that you can’t help who you fall for. After these two things have been discussed, try and begin to build the foundations of a relationship with your crush, bearing in mind that he was your brother’s friend first and certain boundaries must be established when they are hanging out. It will be difficult for your brother to deal with at first but as time moves on, he will hopefully become more used to your relationship with his friend and begin to feel more comfortable also.

I think you should be honest with her and say that you don’t think you could handle the distance between you two and not seeing each other often would mean there isn’t a lot of point. You have been together for a significant time so hopefully she’ll understand it’s the distance between you and not your relationship that caused the breakup.

All you need to do is be honest with them, they wouldn’t force you to go if they knew this was how you felt, talk to them about other options you’d be more interested in pursuing such as a GAP year or an apprenticeship. I’m sure they will support you in your decision and be understanding.

If you have any problems or questions you would like to ask, please email them in to Hello@FierceandFresh.co.uk. We would like to make this a regular feature, so thank you Ellie for bringing this to the magazine!!!

Fierce Feelings Teen charities Young Carers in Hertfordshire t: 01992 586969

All information taken from the YCIH website

http://ycih.org

The YCIH (Young Carers in Hertfordshire) support young carers aged between 8 – 18 years old. If you’re over 18, they can still help you through their support for adult carers. What is a young carer??? 1

Do you help to look after a member of your family, who is ill or disabled, or who uses drugs or alcohol?

Do you take on responsibility for things that would normally be done by an adult?

If you answered yes to these questions then you are a young carer. You might look after you mum or dad, a brother or sister, or someone else in your family. Maybe you have to cook meals, go shopping or make sure someone takes their medicine. Or you might be giving emotional support to the person you help. The person you look after might have a physical disability, mental health problems, a long term illness or might misuse drugs or alcohol. Whatever your role, the YCIH can help to make sure it doesn’t stop you having a life of your own. We know how important family is, so we’ll work with your whole to understand the best way for us to support you. This might include: • Home visits from our young carer advisor • The chance to meet other young carers in a similar situation, who know what it’s like to care for somebody • The chance to have some fun with other young carers on trips and activities • The chance to talk about things that affect your life and to have your say on our Young Carers’ Council • Support through big changes in your life, like moving to secondary school, choosing your subject options or moving into work or further education. We want to work with you and your family to make sure that you can have the time and space to meet your friends, socialise and access the same opportunities as other young people. You can talk to us openly and in the strictest confidence. We will not judge and will never pass on information without your consent unless someone is in danger. Being a carer means you miss out on the things that ‘normal’ teenagers are doing - going out with your friends, having someone at home to care FOR YOU, and in some cases, missing school too. The YCIH is such an important charity that helps you be you again. Find out how you can help here - http://ycih.org/donate/

Fierce Fun Activities to do this summer by Yasmin Here are 8 fun things to do this summer which are suitable for teenagers and can be adapted for all ages. The best thing about all of these is that they are fairly cheap, easy to do and most of all fun!

Make a slip and Slide! – This will take a bit of effort to make, but it is great fun for people of all ages and a nice why to cool off in the rare sunshine!

How Much? All you will need is plastic sheeting, a hose, water and something to keep the plastic sheeting in place that won’t hurt if you hit it (water balloons!) The plastic sheeting is from about £5 and can be brought in most DIY stores.

Go Camping! - Depending on your age you could go with friends or family or even go camping in your garden. How Much? Tents vary in price and start from about £20, but it depends on how many people you have. If you are thinking about going to a campsite, they may be able to supply the tent for you. Useful websites: http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/ http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/

Go swimming! - When it is hot outside, there is nothing worse than being locked up inside, so why don’t you go swimming with family and friends? It’s a great way to have fun, cool off and to get a bit of exercise on top. How Much? Swimming pools are fairly cheap and you can normally get in for under £10, however, if you do have a membership to a sports centre, the price will be a bit cheaper plus, you would be able to use the other facilities they have!

Go to the Beach! - Take a day trip! If you are younger, you could go with your family and your friends’ families. If you are old enough to go on your own, then why not look at buses and trains that go straight to places such as Brighton? How Much? This depends on where you are going and how you are getting there. If you search around, you can find train tickets from around £10 (you will also get a discount if you have a student travel card!) Useful websites http://www.thetrainline.com/ http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp

Have a picnic - Go to the park, beach or even your garden and have a picnic with your friends. How Much? This can cost as much or as little as you like! (Some supermarkets do meal deals where you can get a sandwich, snack and drink for £3!)

Learn a new skill! - You have a great opportunity to focus your time on something be it a new instrument, skateboarding or (if you are old enough) driving! How Much? Obviously some will be more expensive than others (especially driving or a musical instrument) but there are some that don’t cost you anything (singing or helping out with cooking)

Go to music festivals! - festivals are a great time to spend with your friends seeing the acts that you like, but if you are too young to go without parents, why not go with them and some friends to a local festival such as Tring Fest? How Much? Some of the bigger festivals will be more expensive and will need a lot of forward planning, however, the local events are much cheaper and will be easier to travel to and there wouldn’t need to stay over!

Have a water fight! - If you can’t get to a pool, why don’t you have a water fight with friends? You could use water pistols but if you don’t have any you can use water bottles with sport lids. How Much? If you have some old water bottles and fill them up water then that is all you would need. You could also fill up balloons and use them!

Fierce Fun Top 3 Summer films by Jack The sun may finally be showing its face after months of gloom, but the cinema reaches its zenith in the summer. So hold on tight and make sure you go and see these films this summer. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget, most cinemas offer a student discount too.

Amy Filmmaker Asif Kapadia examines the life and career of the infamous and tragic story of singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse. Cert:15

Jurassic World A new theme park is built on the original site of Jurassic Park. Everything is going well until the park's newest attraction--a genetically modified giant stealth killing machine--escapes containment and goes on a killing spree. Cert: PG

Inside Out After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. Cert: PG

Information taken from www.IMDB.com

Fierce Fun Film review - Whiplash By Jack Whiplash - an uncomfortable, intense crescendo that doesn't stop rising. Film: Whiplash Year: 2014 Director: Damien Chazelle Production Company: Bold Films Certificate: 15 Joke time: What do you call someone who hangs around with musicians? A drummer. Badoom tish! Ah, the relentless repartee of music jokes; drummers have long fallen victim to their subtle digs. But I challenge anyone who has ever disputed the musicianship required in drumming to watch Damien Chazelle's Whiplash: A riveting drama focusing on the demanding world of professional music and a young manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for perfection. Whiplash follows 19 year-old Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller), an ambitious jazz drummer attending Shaffer, a cut-throat music conservatory. It is at Shaffer where Andrew is discovered by tutor Terence Fletcher (J.K Simmons) who realises his potential and transfers him into the school's top jazz ensemble. Fletcher is notorious for his unorthodox, terrifying teaching techniques, and in class he pushes Andrew to the brink of his ability and sanity in order for him to have a chance at becoming one of the greats. When watching, it is hard to believe that the majority of the film is set in the rehearsal rooms of a music school; it feels more like a military boot camp: shouting, strict discipline, law & order. This is all testimony to Chazelle, and not only his ability to bring such a brutal intensity through sweeping camera angles and dazzling scene cuts, but his casting choices. Pervasive of rawness and grit, J.K Simmon's performance compels you to the point to which you feel as though you're in the room, face screwed, as he, dressed in black, paces around the room, roaring at the drummers to go 'faster, faster'. Considering Simmon's usual association with comic roles, or more kindly, genial types (The Rewrite, I Love you, man) his performance is as thrilling as it is pleasantly surprising, and is thoroughly deserving of the Oscar he was awarded. The 10,000 hour theory (the notion that genius is achieved through hard work) remains one of the focal points of the film. Depending on your vantage point, the theory is either scarily forwarded or completely demolished. It's subjective â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you make your own mind up. But the very subtle portrayal of the interchanging, attritional relations between teacher and student give Whiplash the kick to set itself among the best dramas of recent years.

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A round up of what’s hot from the F&F Facebook page... Try zorbing, snorkeling, synchronized swimming, canoeing and more Watersplash Swim School's Summer Splash have some great activities to try out including water zorbing, snorkeling, synchronized swimming, rookie lifeguard, canoeing, water polo, diving, and big fun inflatables to name a few!!! All being held at The Marlborough Science Academy, Watling Street, St Albans. Prices per activity and booking is on-line. http://www.socialmediaexpress.co.uk/watersplashswimschool/

Giving your room the ‘wow’ factor with this affordable make-over If you are looking for inspiration for a bit of a bedroom makeover, have a look at ohpopsi.com wall murals, and at the moment, you can get 20% off all orders over £20 by using the code SUMMER20 at the checkout. We are thinking of giving the F&F office a bit of a makeover too!!! http://storefront.ohpopsi.com/

Magicians Young & Strange completely ‘own’ Sky News... The moment magicians Young & Strange completely hijack Sky News!!! We think genius is the only word suitable for these guys. Take a look... https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=JqD_1TFhJdw&feature=youtu.be

Love it or hate it???

Here in the F&F office, we LOVE this Avici remix of Faithless’ Insomnia, but what do you think??? https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Hh0e_lotkY4

Herts Mums and Girls Netball Roadshow

Calling all the girls. The Herts Mums and Girls Netball Roadshow will be running in various locations in Hertfordshire throughout August. Under 16s are FREE!!! Email Lucy.Ponting@Englandnetball.co.uk or call 07834 500189 for more information

Save money when you visit theme parks, restaurants, cinemas, etc Want to know how to save up to 57% off many top UK attractions, as well as getting up to 40% off at over 300 Cinemas including Cineworld, Empire and more, plus Kids Eat Free at Hundreds of Restaurants nationwide like Frankie and Benny's, Giraffe, Hard Rock Cafe and may more. Get a Kids Pass for £20 instead of the normal £59.99 when you use the code KPRS73843 at the checkout. After a few trips to the cinema, it will have paid for itself, not forgetting the day trips out too. Just follow this link - https:// www.kidspass.co.uk/join-annual

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Bucks County Show With over 200 trade stands and countless displays and competitions, it is one of the best agricultural shows in the country and one of Buckingham’s main summer attractions Where? Weedon Park, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4NN When? Thursday 27th August. Gates open at 8am Cost? Aged 5+ - £5. Adults - £12 Find out more www.buckscountyshow.co.uk

Watford Open Air Cinema The outdoor big screen will be showing a variety of big hits and classics too for the enjoyment of anyone wanting to come along and relax Where? The Parade, Watford Town Centre, WD17 1AA When? Thursday 20th August - Sunday 23rd August Cost? FREE!!! No booking is required - first come first serve basis. Find out more www.watfordbigevents.co.uk

The XC Centre It is an extreme sports facility which includes an impressive skate park, climbing wall and even an indoor caving system. There are loads of activities going on throughout the summer, so check out their website for more information Where? Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JW When? The centre is open from 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week (check timings for specific holiday activities) Cost? Prices vary for each activity and whether you hold a membership too.

Ashridge Estate

Find out more www.thexc.co.uk

It is a 5,000 acre area of the Chiltern Hills which can be explored by foot or bike. Where? Ringshall, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT When? The estate is open from dawn until dusk, with the cafe opening from 8am - 6pm. Cost? Walking is completely free. If you want to climb the monument, it is £1 for a child and £2.50 for an adult.

Chesham outdoor pool

Find out more www.nationaltrust.org.uk

A large heated, outdoor pool, including a small cafe on site as well as various other sports facilities. Where? Moor Road, Chesham, HP5 1SE When? The centre is open from 6am - 9pm Monday - Thursday, 6am - 8pm on Fridays, and 8am - 6pm at weekends. Cost? Juniors - £2.80, Students - £3.70, Adults - £5.20 Find out more www.cheshammoorfitness.org.uk

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Eating as a veggie; an insight By Ellie Do you think that vegetarians are always malnourished? That is a common myth, and the fact is that anyone can be malnourished if they don’t have a balanced diet. If you want to make the transition to being completely free of meat, it is very easy if you substitute correctly by still eating the right amount of protein, which is essential for developing muscles, tendons, organs and skin in the body. Here are some easy top tips for swapping meat for a veggie substitute; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Use Tofu instead - this is a staple in a vegetarian diet. It can be friend, boiled, and even eaten cold depending on the brand you buy Eat more vegetables!!! - I know this sounds obvious, but it can be easy to forget that many of the essential vitamins we need are present in vegetables, so don’t skip them out of your meal. Veggie burgers - these are great and can go with pretty much anything, eg in a bread bun with salad and hummus. Mycoprotein - this is a good replacement of protein and can be found in big brands such as Quorn. Beans, nuts, seeds, grains and soy - these might sound like simple foods, but they are all a great source of protein.

How about trying to go meat-free for just one day a week? You may even find that you can go up to two days a week. not only is it good for your own health, but it also reduces your carbon footprint. These are just a few of the benefits of going veggie... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Reduce your risk of bowel cancer - there is likely to be a link between red and processed meat and this type of cancer, so reducing the amount of meat you eat may also lower your risk. Reduce your risk of heart disease - some meats are high in saturated fat which causes high cholesterol and may eventually lead to heart disease. Reduce your risk of obesity - a vegetarian diet helps you to be healthy and lose weight if needed, which also lowers your risk of diabetes and other related illnesses. It may make you live longer!!! - according to many studies, a vegetarian’s life span is longer than the average meat-eaters. You will have more energy - Vegetarian diets are naturally full of fruit and vegetables which are high in complex carbohydrates that help to fuel our bodies. You’ll save animals - this is a large reason for why many decide to cut meat out of their diet, with 56 billion farmed animals being slaughtered each year by humans.

Fierce Food Vegetable curry By Alice

This cheap and easy recipe is great - even if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a hard and fast vegetarian.

Ingredients (serves 4) 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons of curry powder 2 tablespoons of tomato puree 1 (400g) tin shopped tomatoes 1 vegetable stock cube 285g mixed vegetables; sweet potatoes, cauliflower, potatoes, French beans, butternut squash, peas, carrots - chopped (you can also use frozen vegetables too if easier) 340ml (12 fl oz) water Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh coriander to garnish.

Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft. Stir in the curry powder and tomato puree and then cook for 2-3 minutes, giving it a good stir so as not burn. Stir in the tomatoes, vegetable stock cube, mixed vegetables, water and salt and pepper Cook for approximately 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Sprinkle with fresh coriander and serve with basmati rice

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