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Dear pupils,
When you get the chance, please explore the enrichment opportunities provided by your wonderful teachers. You will find great books to read, films to watch and competitions to enter.
BBC TV LESSONS
Click on the links below for the learning resources provided by the BBC.
WATCH HERE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons
Art
Check out the Art Firefly page to explore lots of Art Enrichment activities to try: https://qcl.fireflycloud.net/art
History of Art
Check out the History of Art Firefly page to find out what it's all about: https://qcl.fireflycloud.net/history-of-art
Classics
Computer Science
Science
Mathematics
Philosophy, Theology and Ethics
READ THIS DOCUMENT
You will find extension reading, activities, visits, podcasts etc etc
COMPETITIONS
SOCRATIC CLUB
Check out the program and attend some talks which sound interesting. We also publicize public lectures here:
P.E/Dance
Drama
Check out the Extracurricular section of the Drama Firefly page: https://qcl.fireflycloud.net/drama-and-theatre/extracurricular
Economics
These two BBC documentaries give a good overview of a number of Economics topics, from unemployment, to poverty, to the pros and cons of mining, and at a time when we can't travel, contain some lovely scenes of Cornish beaches:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000pb6w/cornwall-with-simon-reeve
[it is free to sign up for a BBC account]
Please refer to the Economics Firefly page to explore this exciting subject further!
History and Politics
English
Links to reading lists, podcast and lecture recommendations can be found here.
A list of creative writing competitions can be found here.
Languages
Geography
There are some great books to read here - they are not just for Seniors!
This link has lots of interesting fact sheets:
qcl.fireflycloud.net/geography/a-level/geofile-factsheets-to-support-a-level-study
Why not look at the Royal Geographical Society site:
How about watching some films - please make sure they are suitable for you age group.
www.tutor2u.net/geography/blog/10-best-geography-movies-1-to-5
There are lots of other things you can read - the New Scientist, the Economist, a quality newspaper -all have articles that can extend your knowledge.
Finally! Don't forget the Geography and Economics Society and out inhouse Geog Blog too.
qcl.fireflycloud.net/geography/geog-blog
Music
The more you read, the more you know. The more you know the smarter you grow. The smarter you grow, the stronger your voice, when speaking your mind or making your choice.