Welcome to the Humanities Broadcast: Issue 11 We hope that this ďŹ nds our Roding Valley Community safe and well‌ here are some new ideas and things to do!
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Well done this week to... Louis Webb for a fantastic essay in his Geography project!!
Well done this week to...
Ben Winkworth Y8 for a fantastic start to his Geography project!!
Well done to the Year 7s who have handed in their completed RS project - so many outstanding pieces of work, but special call outs this week to: Emma Garland, Rowan Howe, Ruby Mace, Ellie Babbs, Ria Blundell
A huge WELL DONE to our star sociologists this week from year 10: Evie Smith, Gurdeep Wahiwala, Hannah Ward, Isabella Ruse, Lewis Choules, Leya Hines, Lili Warden, Megan Passmore, Suzannah Grosvenor. TEACHING YOU IS ALWAYS A PLEASURE!
Well done this week to...
Ms Larkin’s Year 12 GDR class. Your essays were an amazing standard. You have all progress so much.
The fantastic Year 10 students that attended the Going for grade 9 History masterclassYour answers were brilliant! Ms Larkin
Alex Barnes, Ivy Prutton, Eloise Handleigh, Maisie Mead, Madison Holden-Etteridge, Anna Korena, Jamie Smith, Baxter Garrod, Haaris Bashir, William Cockayne, Florence New
Great to see all the Year 10’s who came to the live lesson for a talk through and support. Ms Preston
Click to visit 5 cultural sites at risk from climate change
Mrs Cain
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Pupdate: we went for a ride in the car!
I do love a book...
THEUNDEFEATED 44 most influential black Americans in history ... Click here for more information
Frank Arthur Bailey, a man who’s legacy has been remembered by a glistening career in the London Fire Brigade Born in Guyana, Frank came to England in 1953 as a political activist, joining the West Indian Standing Conference. Whilst as a member of WISC, he heard about the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), to which a representative explained that Black people ‘were not employed by the fire service’. Regardless of the claims, Frank Bailey applied and joined West Ham Fire Brigade in 1955 where he was accepted and served at Silvertown Fire Station, making Frank the first full time Black firefighter in England.Frank was an active trade unionist and became branch secretary at his station before leaving in 1965 to become a social worker and the first Black legal advisor at Marylebone Magistrates Court, specialising his work with Black youths. Frank was asked for his thoughts on his career in a 2007 Brigade booklet called ‘In their own words’ – a collection of memoirs and a comprehensive history of Black and Asian staff in the London Fire Brigade.He said: “I was told that the authorities were not hiring black men because they were not strong enough physically or well enough educated to do the job. “I immediately recognised racism and said I’m going to apply to be a firefighter and see if they find me unfit.“I saved a fellow firefighter’s life when he fainted while we were on the fifth floor of a ladder drill session.“I brought him down to the ground in a fireman’s lift. The guy’s weight was 16 stone and he was 6’2.” In a statement read out at Frank’s funeral, London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson said: “Frank was a pioneer and rightly challenged the outdated practices prevalent at the time.He played an enormous role in the history of Black firefighters in this country and his legacy is still felt today as we strive to make London Fire Brigade reflect the diverse communities it serves.“As the Brigade celebrates its 150th year we will fittingly mark Frank’s passing and his contribution to our history.”FBU National Secretary for Black & Ethnic Minority Members Michael Nicholas said: “A chance encounter between his daughter Alexis and an FBU London official in 2000 brought Frank to our attention.“His knowledge and passion for black self-organisation and progression in our society remains an inspiration to us today and he is rightly thought of as the father of black firefighting in this country and should not be forgotten.” Franks passing took place six days after his birthday on December 2nd 2015 and is survived by his three daughters.
Miss Garip
'Thank God I said something': the beauticians who spot domestic abuse
This article explores a scheme in Brazil where nail technicians are being trained to help identify women who may be at risk of or who are experiencing domestic violence. The scheme has drawn interest from other countries around the world, including the UK. Sutton council in south London has also asked barbers, beauticians and hairdressers to be trained to spot domestic violence. This article could be used for the Families and Households unit (dark side of the family), and Crime and Deviance (domestic violence, feminism).
What’s in the news? Check out these programmes put in place which will change families around the world and let me know what you think!
Must read classic Texts: Willmott and Young "The Symmetrical Family", 1973
Check out my Youtube channel for all your sociology lessons and studies. https://www.youtube.com/user/selda121
Chinese city launches domestic violence database for couples considering marriage A city in China will begin a pilot programme today that will allow its residents to check whether their partner has a history of domestic violence. Residents of Yiwu will be able to search a database that will include details of individuals who have been "convicted, subjected to restraining orders or sentenced to detention over domestic violence since 2017." The scheme will be the first of its kind in China and comes four years after the country introduced its first law on domestic violence. This article could be used for a number of areas within sociology, however, most notably, it could be considered alongside Clare's Law (Crime and Deviance).
Let me know your thoughts! Is this possible the worst or greatest idea to decrease divorce rates? sgarip@rodi ngvalley.net
Mrs Delbourgo
Reaching 130 million girls with no access to school
In the time it takes to read this story, about eight girls under the age of 15 will have given birth - mostly in the world's poorest countries - and many will never go back to school. Julia Gillard, former Australian prime minister, is campaigning for the right of girls to stay in education - and wants to stress the sense of urgency. There are 130 million girls who are completely missing out on school. These are "the most marginalised and hardest to reach", says Ms Gillard. She chairs the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), which raises funds in the developed world to support education in about 70 poorer countries. The UK government has been among the biggest backers, giving almost £1bn over the past 15 years. A particular focus of the GPE has been to increase the number of girls in school - because in low-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, girls are much more likely to miss out. A report from the United Nations earlier this year warned that a third of the world's poorest girls, aged between 10 and 18, have never been to school. "For many deeply impoverished families there are some very tough choices about whether they have the resources to send their girls to school," says Ms Gillard. There is a risk that girls are married off at a young age or kept at home to work, which might "free up an adult to go and earn an income to get food for the family". Apart from the right of all children to an education, Ms Gillard says that getting girls to stay in school is the "keystone" for wider economic improvement. You can continue to read articles like this, simply click on the below to be redirected to articles by the BBC: ● ● ● ●
Girls in poorest countries never even get to start school Boris Johnson backs calls for investment in girls' education Global education targets already off track 10 toughest places for girls to go to school
Mr Liddle’s culture dive of the week: Culture: The arts and other manifestations of human achievement. Culture provides important social and economic benefits. With improved learning and health, increased tolerance, and opportunities to come together with others. Culture enhances our quality of life and increases overall well-being for both individuals and communities. Send your opinions on any of the below: jliddle@rodingvalley.net
Have a listen:
Devendra Banhart Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon
Have a watch:
COCO pixar
Have an attempt cooking:
French toast
Billy Muggleton
Patsy Stow
AlďŹ e Martin
Three more of our wonderful logo entries - so proud of our students!
Our Final Humanities Broadcast ( which is a bumper SUMMER edition ) will come out on Monday 13th July 2020 If you would like to contribute to this please share your links / photos / info by Friday 10th July 2020 @ 4pm to tpreston@rodingvalley.net