TERM 6 WISDOM WEDNESDAY rd 3 Wednesday June

TERM 6 WISDOM WEDNESDAY

rd 3 Wednesday June #blackouttuesday • https: //www. telegraph. co. uk/news/2020/06/03/blackout-tuesday-black-squaresinstagram/ • Please read the article from The Telegraph and discuss the contents with a friend/family member and a staff member. • Why did blackouttuesday happen? • What are you feelings about this article? • Discuss your thoughts and feelings regarding this article, why do you feel the way you do

th 10 Wednesday June Protests for black lives matter • https: //www. theguardian. com/uk-news/2020/jun/08/who-was-edward-colston-and-whywas-his-bristol-statue-toppled-slave-trader-black-lives-matter-protests • Please read this article and discuss the importance of its contents. • Who is Edward Colston and what did his statue represent? • Why did the protestors do what they did? • Do you agree/disagree with their actions? Discuss your reasons. • Should the protestors face criminal charges for their actions? Debate with your friends and/or family or a staff member.

Wednesday 17 th June The future is looking bleak for zoos. • https: //www. theguardian. com/world/2020/jun/09/bristol-zoo-warns-may-not-recovercoronavirus-impact • Covid 19 has impacted every single person in one way or another but it has been recognised that we are not the only ones that are being affected. The welfare and the future of animals in zoos, as well as rescue centres, are being impacted due to the decrease in visitors and lack of funds. • Read the article and discuss with a friend, family member or a staff member a variety of solutions that could be put in place to save these animals.

th 24 Wednesday June Diversity • https: //www. telegraph. co. uk/royal-family/2020/06/22/prince-charles-says-diversitybritains-greatest-strength-pays/ • Read the article and discuss with a friend, family member of a member of staff at school. • Why is diversity important? • How can we promote diversity further within schools/society?

Wisdom Weekly Week 5 • https: //www. telegraph. co. uk/health-fitness/body/people-now-cycling-work-healthbenefits-huge/ • Read the article and discuss the benefits of people cycling more often. Think about mental health, physical health and the impact on the environment. • What have you been doing to keep fit during the last 3 months? Have you tried something new or have you rediscovered a form of exercise?

Wisdom Weekly Week 6 • https: //www. theguardian. com/world/2020/jul/06/outdoor-theatre-on-cards-this-summerbut-christmas-pantos-in-doubt • https: //www. bbc. co. uk/news/entertainment-arts-53302415 • As the government begins to ease some of the restrictions, it is becoming apparent that financial support is needed in many areas. One of these areas is the arts section. Musicals, gigs, and theatre productions are still facing great uncertainty due to social distancing. • Read through the articles and discuss what issues the arts are still facing. • What action would you advise the government to take to help ease the financial burden companies face?