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Candy School Diary 2014-2015
The Candy School Diary for the coming academic year is out! I couldn't be happier about my first book project coming to life. It's a cute little tome with lots of pages for planning, taking down notes, and words of encouragement and inspiration. I made the illustrations for the book, which Steph of Candy did a wonderful job art directing!
It's made for young girls still in school, and follows the Philippine academic calendar that begins in June. (Future editions of this planner will most likely change, as schools and universities gradually adopt a September calendar). But if you've been out of school for a looong time now (like I am!), though still regularly use a physical planner, don't let that stop you from getting a copy!
Each month begins with an illustrated opener, followed by weekly diary pages. Inspiring blurbs pepper the pages every now and then. Apart from the openers, the patterned backgrounds (as below) were really fun to make.
Here are a few more of my favorite spreads!
And then, at the back... Stickers!!! I was pleasantly surprised that Candy printed out not just one, but two pages of these! I don't really consider myself a calligrapher, nor do I specialize in handpainted type, but playing around with letters and coming up with this page was really fun to do. They turned out so nice!
Apart from the illustrations, I also made textured watercolor washes for Steph to use as she pleased. I love how these were applied on the spine, and continued on the back cover. It's always a good idea to use actual handmade details to enhance printed paper, and to create dimension and texture when printing processes are limited. (Speaking of--you'll notice that the typewriter and flowers on the front cover have been nicely laminated. Another nice surprise! It's all the little details that matter!)
The Candy School Diary 2014-2015 is available in all major bookstores, newsstands, and wherever Summit Media titles are sold.


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Join us for readings by two of the Pacific Northwest's finest poets: Paul Hunter and Finn Wilcox.
Since 1994 Paul Hunter has published fine letterpress poetry under the imprint of Wood Works, currently including 26 books and over 65 broadsides. His own poems have appeared in Alaska Fisherman's Journal, Beloit Poetry Journal, Bloomsbury Review, Iowa Review, North American Review, Poetry, Poetry Northwest, Prairie Schooner, Raven Chronicles, The Small Farmer's Journal, The Southern Review, Spoon River Poetry Review and Windfall, as well as in seven full-length books and three chapbooks. His first collection of farming poems, Breaking Ground, 2004, from Silverfish Review Press, was reviewed in the New York Times, and received the 2004 Washington State Book Award. A second volume of farming poems, Ripening, was published in 2007, a third companion volume, Come the Harvest, appeared in 2008, and the fourth from the same publisher, Stubble Field, appeared in 2012. He has been a featured poet on The News Hour, and has a prose book on small-scale, sustainable farming, One Seed to Another: The New Small Farming, published by the Small Farmer's Journal. Six of his short stories have been published by Clover, A Literary Rag. His latest book is Clownery: in lieu of a life spent in harness, an autobiography in prose poetry, published in 2017.
Finn Wilcox worked in the woods at the upper elevations of the Olympics and the Cascades with Olympic Reforestation Incorporated, a forest workers co-op, for twenty- five years; he planted well over a million trees. He rode freight trains for several years to learn about the life, journeys, and history of the once-respected American Hobo. His first book, Here Among the Sacrificed (Empty Bowl, 1984), includes the poignant images of legendary Northwest photographer Steven R. Johnson, depicting people in boxcars and railroad yards who appear in Finn's memorable poems and stories. In addition to the full content of Here Among the Sacrificed, Wilcox's latest collection, Too Late to Turn Back Now contains his poems from Nine Flower Mountain, detailing travels in China; Lesson Learned, a group of love poems; and Not Letting Go, a suite of new poems and stories. With Jeremiah Gorsline, Finn edited WORKING THE WOODS, WORKING THE SEA: An Anthology of Northwest writing (Empty Bowl, 2008). Finn and his wife Pat Fitzgerald live in Port Townsend.
Join us for readings by two of the Pacific Northwest's finest poets: Paul Hunter and Finn Wilcox.

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Extinction Code Makes You Think
5 out of 5 stars
This has two different plot lines, which converge at the end. On one side we see Geophysicist Jack Greer and his team of scientists who believe they may have found the asteroid that killed off the Dinosaurs. They are drilling off the Yucatán coast, with the hope of getting a sample, when they suddenly drill into something that will change everything!
Meanwhile, geneticist Dr. Mia Ward is baffled by the strange illness that has been popping up. She receives a package from her former mentor Alan Salzburg that contains clues to what this illness could be. But someone doesn't want her decoding the information and she is attacked. With the help of a friend she escapes but is on the run trying to find the answers before it's too late. When these two finally come together, it's with some shocking thoughts about life on earth.
This book was awesome!! It almost feels like two separate stories for the most part, which I actually really liked. Jack's side of the story was fascinating and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. The idea of searching for the asteroid was enough for me, but when they find the thing in the water, it was thrilling. Following them into the ship kept me on the edge of my seat. When you think you have things figured out, well the author just throws something else into the mix that makes you think.
Mia's story was just as fascinating but with the added bonus of action and adventure thrown in. She is trying to figure things out, all the while trying to stay alive. She is trying to figure out this illness that has spread so quickly. Her findings bring some truly shocking results and I loved finding things out along with her. I can't wait to find out more!!!
In all, this was a thrilling read. Once I started, I had a hard time stopping because there was always something happening and I needed to see what happened next. I am so looking forward to book 2 of this as it did end on a bit of a cliffhanger.
Gary Tiedemann read this well. His tones and cadences brought this to life and he easily kept my attention throughout. He gave each character their own voice, which made following the book a lot easier. I've listened to a good few that he has narrated and have enjoyed his performance each time.
I was given this free audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
Book Description:
Extinction Code by James D. Prescott
Narrator: Gary Tiedemann
Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
Series: Ancient Origins #1
Published by Self Published on December 28th 2017
Genres: Adventure, Thriller
Pages: 337
Format: Audiobook
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We were wrong about the origins of our species.
For eons, the truth has remained hidden.
Until now...
Geophysicist Jack Greer believes he may finally have found the resting place of the meteorite that wiped out the dinosaurs sixty-five million years ago. A few miles off the Yucatán coast, Jack and a team of scientists tow an aging drilling platform over the impact crater with the aim of securing a sample. But buried deep beneath the earth lies a shocking discovery that threatens to shatter everything we think we know about the origins of our species.
A world away, geneticist Dr. Mia Ward receives a mysterious delivery from her former boss and mentor, Alan Salzburg. In it are clues of a dire warning hidden inside the human genome, one which foretells man's very extinction.
His instructions to Mia are simple: keep the information safe and, above all, trust no one--words all the more chilling after Alan turns up dead. But who wrote the message and what does it mean? Jack's recent discovery just may hold the answers, but can she reach him in time to save the human race?
I received this book for free. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
About the Author:
A lover of science and archaeology, James D. Prescott has always enjoyed challenging conventional wisdom and has yet to find a theory or myth he can't turn on its head. Hailing from the world of academia, James has recently resettled in the Northeast where he lives with his lovely wife and a cranky stray cat named Shermer.


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A guide to cultural and recreational events in New Jersey. Items for the calendar should be sent at least three weeks in advance to email@example.com.
UNION CITY Park Avenue Bar and Grill "The Hawk," comedy, storytelling and music, featuring Rob Paravonian, Nancy Giles, Chris Deluca, Lynn Bixenspan and Pat Candaras. Hosted and produced by Susie Felber. July 13 at 7 p.m. $5 , plus 2 item minimum. Park Avenue Bar and Grill, 3417 Park avenue. (201) 617-7274; hawkshow.tumblr.com.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Public Library Annual Summer Comedy Film Festival: "Caddyshack" (1980), sports comedy directed by Harold Ramis. July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Free. "Her" (2013), comedy-drama by Spike Jonze. July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Free. Englewood Public Library, 31 Engle Street. englewoodlibrary.org; (201) 568-2215.
RAHWAY Hamilton Stage Rahway International Film Festival, independent short films, seminars, networking reception and more. July 12, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. $15 per film block (includes about six short films), $5 per seminar, $10 for networking reception. Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton Street. (732) 428-4897; rahwayfilmfest.com.
RAHWAY Union County Performing Arts Center Classic Film Series, "Private Buckaroo" (1942), musical directed by Edward F. Cline. July 12 at 7 p.m. $7. Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving Street. (732) 499-8226; ucpac.org.
RED BANK Count Basie Theater "A Hard Day's Night" (1964), directed by Richard Lester. July 16 at 7 p.m. Free. Count Basie Theater, 99 Monmouth Street. countbasietheatre.org; (732) 842-9000.
For Children
CAMDEN Adventure Aquarium "Hippo Haven," featuring the Nile hippos Button and Genny. Continuing. $18.95 and $25.95; free for children under 2. Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive. adventureaquarium.com, (856) 365-3300.
MADISON Museum of Early Trades and Crafts "Family Fun Day," guests take part in a craft activity. July 12, 1 to 3 p.m. $3 to $5; members and children 6 and under free. Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, 9 Main Street. (973) 377-2982; metc.org.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP Bickford Theater "Lasermania," laser show set to popular rock/pop music. Ages 3 to 9. July 9 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $9 to $12. "Squads of Arthropods," Billy B, songs, dances and comic routines about the worlds of arthropods, crustaceans, arachnids and bees. Ages 3 to 9. July 10 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $9 to $12. Bickford Theater, 6 Normandy Heights Road. (973) 971-3706; morrismuseum.org.
NEW BRUNSWICK State Theater Disney's "Wreck-It-Ralph" (2012), animated movie directed by Rich Moore and featuring the voices of John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman. July 7 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. $4 to $8. State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue. (732) 246-7469; statetheatrenj.org.
Music and Dance
ASBURY PARK The Stone Pony Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, rock. July 11 at 7:30 p.m. $22 and $25. The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue. (732) 502-0600; stoneponyonline.com.
EAST RUTHERFORD MetLife Stadium On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay Z. July 11 and 12. $49.95 to $318.20. MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Drive. (201) 559-1500; metlifestadium.com.
ENGLEWOOD Bergen Performing Arts Center Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx. July 10 at 8 p.m. $25 to $95. Scotty McCreery, country music singer. July 11 at 8 p.m. $49 to $99. Korean Ballet Theater presents "Mongyudowondo." July 13 at 7 p.m. $28 to $80. Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 North Van Brunt Street. (201) 227-1030; bergenpac.org.
HOLMDEL PNC Bank Arts Center Zac Brown Band: The Great American Road Trip Tour. July 10 at 7 p.m. $43.85 to $94.55. PNC Bank Arts Center, Garden State Parkway, Exit 116. livenation.com; (732) 203-2500.
MADISON Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Downtown Concert Series: Crabdaddy, rock. July 11, 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, 9 Main Street. (973) 377-2982; metc.org.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP Bickford Theater Jazz Showcase: Favorite Songs from Our Favorite Movies with Nicki Parrott, bassist and vocalist; Rossano Sportiello, pianist; and Harry Allen, saxophonist. July 16 at 8 p.m. $15 and $18. Bickford Theater, 6 Normandy Heights Road. morrismuseum.org; (973) 971-3706.
MORRISTOWN Ginty Field "Postcards and Souvenirs," free outdoor summer concert, the Hanover Wind Symphony. July 8 at 7 p.m. Ginty Field, 50 Woodland Avenue. hanoverwinds.org.
MORRISTOWN Mayo Performing Arts Center Replay America, the Ultimate 80's Festival, with the Go-Go's, Martha Davis and The Motels, Patty Smyth and Scandal, and Naked Eyes with Pete Byrne. July 9 at 7:30 p.m. $75 to $150. 70s Soul Jam, 70s Philly soul, featuring the Stylistics, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, and Blue Magic. July 17 at 8 p.m. $39 to $79. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street. (973) 539-8008; mayoarts.org.
NEW BRUNSWICK State Theater Natalie Merchant, singer-songwriter. July 8 at 8 p.m. $35 to $85. Gershwin Tribute, four Broadway singers, a band and the music of George Gershwin. July 17 at 8 p.m. $25 to $50. State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue. (732) 246-7469; statetheatrenj.org.
NEWARK New Jersey Performing Arts Center Third World, reggae-fusion music. July 17 at 5 p.m. Free. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street. njpac.org; (888) 466-5722.
NEWARK Prudential Center Katy Perry: The Prismatic World Tour. July 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. $38.70 to $177.60. Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry Street. (973) 757-6000; prucenter.com.
OCEAN GROVE Ocean Grove Great Auditorium Carol Williams, organist, works by Dunstable, Camidge, Strauss, Rodgers and Hart. July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Free. Ji, solo pianist, performing works by Bach-Busoni, Debussy, Prokofiev, Mendelssohn, Ravel. July 10 at 7:30 p.m. $16. Arrival, Swedish ABBA Tribute Concert. July 12 at 8 p.m. $25 and $30. 60th Annual Choir Festival, over 120 choirs performing popular hymns, anthems and contemporary commissioned choral works. July 13 at 7 p.m. Free. Ocean Grove Great Auditorium, 15 Pilgrim Pathway. (800) 590-4064; oceangrove.org.
RAHWAY Union County Performing Arts Center Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx. July 18 at 8 p.m. $35 to $75. Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving Street. (732) 499-8226; ucpac.org.
RED BANK Two River Theater Summer Jazz Cafe: Houston Person and his Quartet. July 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. $25. Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue. (732) 345-1400; trtc.org.
SOUTH ORANGE Flood's Hill in Meadowlands Park Free Concerts in the Park: Max Headroom, '80s tribute act. July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Free. Flood's Hill in Meadowlands Park, 70 North Ridgewood Road. (973) 313-2787; sopacnow.org.
TEANECK Puffin Cultural Forum Alyona Aksyonova and James Waldo, classical music duo. July 18 at 7 p.m. $10. Kathy Kosins, singer-songwriter, pays tribute to the legendary women of the West Coast Cool Jazz movement. With John di Martino, pianist. July 19 at 8 p.m. $10. Tuesdays through Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m. Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way. (201) 836-3499; puffinculturalforum.org.
WEEHAWKEN Lincoln Harbor Park Edmar Castaneda, world music band. July 16 at 7 p.m. Free. Lincoln Harbor Park, 1500 Harbor Boulevard. hrpac.org; (201) 430-6881.
WEST ORANGE Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center "The Soul of Cuban Piano," a blend of music styles performed by Cuban pianists Chuchito Valdes, Manuel Valera, and Aruan Ortiz. July 6 at 7 p.m. July 6 at 7 p.m. Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center, 4 Boland Drive. $16.52 to $26.87. (973) 669-7385; ospac.org.
EAST RUTHERFORD Izod Center State Fair Meadowlands, rides, games, exhibits, food, shopping and more. Through July 6. $8 to $29. Izod Center, 50 Route 120. (201) 507-8900; izodcenter.com.
BEACH HAVEN Surflight Theater "Jekyll & Hyde," a musical by Frank Wildhorn, starring Bart Shatto. Through July 6. $45. Surflight Theater, 201 Engleside Ave. surflight.org. (609) 492-9477.
CAPE MAY Cape May Stage, the Robert Shackleton Playhouse "Moon Over Buffalo," comedy by Ken Ludwig. Through Aug. 1. $15 to $35. Cape May Stage, the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, 405 Lafayette Street. (609) 770-8311; capemaystage.com.
CAPE MAY East Lynne Theater Company "The First 50 Years." Through July 19. $15 to $30. East Lynne Theater Company, 500 Hughes Street. eastlynnetheater.org; (609) 884-5898.
HAMPTON Hunterdon Hills Playhouse "Better With a Band," musical-theater performers and a live orchestra salute to the Big Band sound, and the music of Neil Sedaka, Carole King, and others. Through Aug. 14. $55.50 to $68.50. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 Route 173 West. (800) 447-7313; hhplayhouse.com.
LONG BRANCH New Jersey Repertory Company, Lumia Theater "Butler," by Richard Strand. Through July 13. $35 to $60. New Jersey Repertory Company, Lumia Theater, 179 Broadway. (732) 229-3166; njrep.org.
MADISON F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theater, Drew University "The Devil's Disciple," by George Bernard Shaw. Through July 20. $25 to $50. F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theater, Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue. (973) 408-5600; shakespearenj.org.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP College of St. Elizabeth "The Learned Ladies," by Molière, the Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey. Through July 27. $15 and $35; children under 5, free. College of St. Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road. (973) 290-4000; cse.edu.
RED BANK Count Basie Theater "Grease," musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. July 11 through 20. $22 to $29. Count Basie Theater, 99 Monmouth Street. countbasietheatre.org; (732) 842-9000.
UNION Premiere Stages at Kean University "Soldier's Heart," new play by Tammy Ryan. July 10 through 27. $15 to $30. Premiere Stages at Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue. kean.edu/premierestages; (908) 737-7469.
Museums and Galleries
BOUND BROOK Hamilton Street Gallery "The River," 19 artists from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Through July 24. Hamilton Street Gallery, 6 Hamilton Street. (732) 748-2092; hamiltonstreetgallery.com.
CLINTON Hunterdon Art Museum "Swept Away: Translucence, Transparence, Transcendence in Contemporary Encaustic." Through Sept. 7. "Artist Founders of the Hunterdon Art Museum." Through Sept. 7. "Darren McManus — Tangents," 3-D paintings by Darren McManus. Through Sept. 7. "Sky Pape: Traces of Places," an exhibition featuring unconventional uses of traditional drawing materials. Through Sept. 30. Suggested donation $5. Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center Street. hunterdonartmuseum.org; (908) 735-8415.
ELIZABETH Elizabeth Public Library "Hair for All: At the Intersection of Fashion, Self-Esteem and Political Change," an exhibition that examining how the dressing and adornment of hair have influenced society. Through July 12. Elizabeth Public Library, 11 South Broad Street. elizpl.org; (908) 354-6060.
ENGLEWOOD Mark Gallery "River and Bloom," mixed-media paintings on canvas and panels by Allison Stewart. Through July 17. Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mark Gallery, 11 Grand Avenue. (201) 568-6275; mark-gallery.com.
FREEHOLD Monmouth County Historical Association Museum and Library "Properly Dressed: Art and Reality in 18th- and Early 19th-Century Dress in Monmouth." Through Aug. 2. $5; $2.50, seniors and students. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association Museum and Library, 70 Court Street. monmouthhistory.org; (732) 462-1466.
MADISON Museum of Early Trades and Crafts "The American Revolution in New Jersey: Where the Battlefront Meets the Homefront." Through Feb. 13, 2015. $3 to $13; free for members. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, 9 Main Street. (973) 377-2982; metc.org.
MONTCLAIR BrassWorks on Grove "Looking Back, Looking Forward: Expressive Colorful Abstractions by RM Cimini." Through Sept. 19. BrassWorks Gallery, 105 Grove Street. (973) 744-5100; brassworksongrove.com.
MONTCLAIR Montclair Art Museum "100 Works for 100 Years," centennial exhibition. Through July 31. "Spencer Finch: Yellow," site-specific installation for the museum's facade. Through July 31. $12 adults; $10 seniors and students; members and children under 12, free. Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue. montclairartmuseum.org; (973) 746-5555.
MONTCLAIR Montclair Historical Society "A Persistent Passion: The Art of Lora Eberly Ballou: 1870-1976," paintings at the Charles Shultz House, 30 North Mountain Avenue. Through July 20. "The Window," group show and "Artist as Mentor," featuring the work of artist members and their students. Through Aug. 15. Montclair Historical Society, 108 Orange Road. montclairhistorical.org; (973) 744-1796.
MORRISTOWN Gallery at 14 Maple "Capturing Nature," Natalia Margulis and Joseph Losavio. Through Aug. 27. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment. Gallery at 14 Maple, 14 Maple Avenue. morrisarts.org; (973) 285-5115.
MORRISTOWN Macculloch Hall Historical Museum "Thomas Nast Brings Down Boss Tweed," political cartoons. Through Aug. 3. Made in New Jersey: A Celebration of Decorative and Fine Arts. Through Oct. 1. $8; seniors and students $6; children ages 6 to 12 $4; and children under 5, free. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Avenue. (973) 538-2404; maccullochhall.org.
MORRISTOWN Morris Museum "An Alternate Vision: A Celebration of the National Association of Women Artists," works produced by members over the past 125 years. Through July 1. "Legacy in Clay: Contemporary American Indian Pottery." Through Sept. 28. "The Honey and The Hive: The Sweet Story of Honeybees." Through Aug. 16. $7 to $10. "Portrait of An Athlete: Special Olympics of New Jersey and United States Paralympics," by photographer Pete Byron. Through Nov. 16. $7 to $10. "Nikon Small World," 20 images from the winning submissions from the Nikon International Small World Competition. Through Aug. 3. $7 to $10. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road. (973) 971-3700; morrismuseum.org.
MORRISTOWN Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery, College of Saint Elizabeth "Compiled and Composed: Sculptural Formations," 3-D pieces by 15 New Jersey, New York and Connecticut contemporary artists. Through Sept. 14. Tuesday through Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. or by appointment. Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road. (973) 290-4315; maloneyartgallery.org/.
NEW BRUNSWICK Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum "Striking Resemblance: The Changing Art of Portraiture." Through July 13. "Odessa's Second Avant-Garde: City and Myth," exploring formal and conceptual trends in art from the 1960s to the '80s. Through Oct. 19. "Bugs & Frogs & Toads! Oh My! Original Children's Book Illustrations by Nancy Winslow Parker." Through June 21, 2015. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundasy, noon to 5 p.m. Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton Street. zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; (848) 932-7237.
NEW BRUNSWICK Museum of American Hungarian Foundation "Eva Zeisel: Life Design and Beauty," modern industrial design. Through Sept. 28. "40th Anniversary of Rubik's Cube," a selection from the Rubik's Cube collection of Andre Farkas. Through Jan. 31. $5. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Museum of American Hungarian Foundation, 300 Somerset Street. hstrial-pfazekaz.homestead.com; (732) 846-5777.
NEWARK Paul Robeson Campus Center, Rutgers University — Newark Campus "In-Site: The Creative Process in Plain View," studio materials from 21 contemporary artists. Through July 24. Free. Paul Robeson Campus Center, Rutgers University — Newark Campus, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (973) 353-1610; artgallery.newark.rutgers.edu.
NEWARK The Newark Museum "City of Silver and Gold From Tiffany to Cartier." Through 2015. "Gone Fishin': Aquatic Imagery in Asian Art," folding screens, hanging scrolls, hand scrolls, prints, ceramics and sculpture. Through March 1. $7 and $12; members free. Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street. (973) 596-6550; newarkmuseum.org.
OCEAN CITY Ocean City Arts Center"Cherish the Day," abstract art exhibition by Derek Kaplan. Through July 31. Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Avenue. oceancityartscenter.org; (609) 399-7628.
PRINCETON Bernstein Gallery "Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Water and War." Through Aug. 4. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bernstein Gallery, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University. (609) 258-8880; wws.princeton.edu/about-wws/bernstein-gallery.
PRINCETON Morven Museum and Garden "Micah Williams: Portrait Artist." Through Sept. 14. $5 and $6. Wednesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street. (609) 924-8144; morven.org.
SHREWSBURY Guild of Creative Art "Summer Show of Painters," group show. Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through July 23. Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad Street. (732) 741-1441; guildofcreativeart.org.
SOUTH ORANGE South Orange Performing Arts Center "A Conversation," paintings, drawings and constructs by Ann Vollum and Russell Christian. Through Sept. 18. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 Sopac Way. (973) 313-2787; sopacnow.org.
SOUTH ORANGE Walsh Gallery "Anamnesis," the nature of memory featuring the artists Arianna Carossa, Kara L. Rooney, others. Through July 10. Mondays through Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walsh Gallery, 400 South Orange Avenue. (973) 275-2033; academic.shu.edu/libraries/gallery.
SPARKILL Elizabeth V. Sullivan Gallery "Naomi Campbell-Spawning: Conversations That Go On With the Virtual Identity." Through July 6. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elizabeth V. Sullivan Gallery, 241 Kings Highway. theartstudentsleague.org; (845) 359-1263.
TRENTON New Jersey State Museum "Aljira at 30: Dream and Reality," examining the role Aljira has played in the contemporary arts in the state and region. Through Sept. 28. Suggested admission, $5. "Drawn to Dinosaurs: Hadrosaurus Foulkii," features a 25-foot cast of Hadrosaurus foulkii plus a life-size, hand-drawn illustration on a chalk board. Through Dec. 31. Suggested admission, $5. Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street. statemuseum.nj.gov; (609) 292-6464.
TRENTON The New Jersey State Museum "Nano," an interactive exhibition of nanoscience. Through Aug. 17. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. The New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street. (609) 292-6464; www.state.nj.us/state/museum.
UNION Les Malamut Art Gallery "Reflections: From Real To Surreal," Leona M. Seufert, digital art. Through July 31. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Les Malamut Art Gallery, 1980 Morris Avenue. (908) 851-5450; lesmalamutartgallery.wordpress.com.
WESTFIELD Gallery U Boutique "Fotographia: The Art of Photography," local artists. July 10 through Aug. 4. Reception: July 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery U Boutique, 439 South Ave West. (908) 232-1895; gallery-u.blogspot.com.


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"I always find something distasteful in the way women are portrayed."
During a recent interview with Variety, Keira Knightley opened up about what's keeping her away from filming modern day films.
"I don't know about films as much. With the rise of Netflix and Amazon we're seeing some strong female characters and female stories on streaming services."
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"I don't really do films set in the modern day because the female characters nearly always get raped."
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"I always find something distasteful in the way women are portrayed."
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"Whereas I've always found very inspiring characters offered to me in historical pieces. There's been some improvement."
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"I'm suddenly being sent scripts with present-day women who aren't raped in the first five pages and aren't simply there to be the loving girlfriend or wife."
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"I'm fortunate that I've never been sexually abused professionally or harassed on a film set."
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"I think everyone has battled their fair share of monsters. It's not just actresses. It's teachers; it's lawyers."
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#GOT Dream Team Lives! Thank You Bill Simmons + HBO!
RIP Grantland VIVA The Ringer! VIVA Bill Simmons! VIVA HBO!
I post my thoughts every week on GoT.
You can read my weekly thoughts on Game Of Thrones Season 6 Episodes by clicking HERE (including my full explanation of the full Hodor story)
Look, I am a music guy, a punk music guy, but I am also a Game of Thrones Fan (a serious Game of Thrones fan). I love the books and the series.
I have not looked at ESPN with the same love since the awful decision to let Bill Simmons go. I have been furious with ESPN ever since they killed Grantland (a site I read EVERY day for years). And I was boiling over contemplating the new season without being able to read and hear Andy Greenwald and the Maester.
I may serve a much smaller community, but Grantland's coverage of Game of Thrones was so much of an influence on me that in many ways inspired me to start doing recaps of television shows (I currently recap Vinyl (HBO) and Mr. Robot (USA).
Over the last year, I have written Bill Simmons on Twitter many times trying to get information on if he would be trying to bring his Game Of Thrones Team back together again before the start of the new season (of course he did not respond...but, I tried).
So, you can imagine how excited I was to see this NEWS (Click)
Yup, Bill Simmons is putting the Grantland #GOT band back together again and HBO is helping out!
Will "The Maester" Join the Cast?
The news stories that I have seen mention only that the show will be hosted by Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan.
Andy Greenwald's work on #GOT was great but what really set Grantland's coverage apart IMHO was the "Ask the Maester" column and since the actual Maester aka Jason Concepcion (@netw3rk) is working for Simmons new property The Ringer that he will be on the show.
If you are unfamiliar with his work, he understands the world of Westeros better than anyone else I have ever read. HERE (click) is a link to all of his "Ask The Maester" columns.
I have read all of the books three times (yes, including Dunk and Egg and the coffee table book) and The Maester astounds and surprised me with every column. The dude KNOWS the #GOT universe.
UPDATE - Mallory Rubin and Jason are both back on the team (Mallory was Mother of Dragons on Grantland - the BAND IS BACK together).
Click HERE for a link to the Ringer's version of the new shows page (also sign up for the newsletter - The Ringer is the new newsletter version of Grantland).
Click HERE for HBO's page for the new show.
No matter who is involved, this will IMHO be the best coverage of #GOT that you will find.
Here is the video version of the annoucement podcast including Concepcion - I am listening now, I suspect this will answer my question.
Thank you Bill Simmons!
And I hope you show ESPN the errors of their ways!
Are you excited about the return of Bill Simmons GOT team? Do you want Jason Concepcion to return as well? Share your opinion about this or about the death of Grantland and the coming of The Ringer, leave a comment!


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Key Stage 3
During Key Stage Three, our programmes of study ensure that all pupils have a wide experience using different Art mediums and looking at Art work from different cultures.
Currently in Year 7 we teach the basic elements of Art and study Botanical Art, Gargoyles and animation, and insects. In Year 8 we develop ideas based on Architecture, different viewpoints, and Environmental Art. In Year 9 we complete work based on different cultures, self-portraits and still life.
GCSE Art Textiles
At GCSE level we currently follow the Edexcel Art Textiles syllabus which allows for work in various 'Fine Art' mediums and Textile techniques. Coursework constitutes 60% of the total marks. The final exam constitutes 40% of the marks. For this, a preparation period is given in advance of a ten hour exam. The Exam is set externally and a theme is suggested for all pupils to follow. The aim is that pupils should develop their creativity through researching into the work of other artists, exploring ideas and developing a personal response.
Possible careers in Art and Design
Pupils may use the skills learnt for a number of career paths in the future such as:
- Animation
- Interior Design
- Architecture
- Industrial Design
- Artist in Residence
- Jewellery maker
- Art Historian
- Landscape Architect
- Computer Graphics Design
- Lecturer
- Costume Design
- Museum Curator
- Creative Director
- Photography
- Fashion Design
- Product Design
- Film Making
- Sculptor
- Freelance Artist
- Special Effects makeup
- Gallery Curator
- Teacher
- Graphic Design
- Textile Design
- Illustration
- Theatre Set Design
Design and Technology
Key Stage 3
KS3 Design and Technology is a "Foundation Subject", which provides an enjoyable range of experiences for pupils. These develop problem-solving skills whilst working safely, skilfully and independently in practical settings. All pupils in Key Stage 3 spend approximately 18 hours learning about the processes and materials used to design and manufacture products in Food, Textiles and Product Design. Pupils incorporate environmental responsibility, creative thinking, planning, product analysis and research in response to the design challenges set.
Year 7
In Food Technology pupils are taught a range of skills to create a variety of hot and cold foods. In Textiles pupils design and make textiles products using a range of textile and modelling techniques. In Product Design, pupils develop their hand and CAD graphic skills to design and manufacture 2D and 3D outcomes including dye-sublimation products.
Year 8
In Textiles pupils design and make a bag decorated using a variety of textile techniques. In Food Technology pupils design a healthy eating supplement, for a magazine, using four main healthy eating guidelines. In Product Design, pupils design and manufacture a prescribed 3D product using a range of hand tools, workshop equipment and specialist CAD-CAM equipment.
Year 9
In Product Design, pupils design and manufacture their own choice of 3D product using a wide range of resistant materials, workshop tools and CAD-CAM equipment including a Laser Cutter. In Textiles, pupils research, design and develop a garment of their own choice. In Food, pupils design and make a range of healthy dishes to encourage teenagers to eat a healthy diet.
Key Stage 4
Three GCSE courses are offered:
1. GCSE Catering
In this 2 year GCSE course in Catering, pupils learn about healthy eating, nutrients, different food commodities and their significance in our diet. A major emphasis is placed on the development of practical skills through cooking a variety of different dishes. In year 10 pupils choose a research project from:
- 'Fruit & Vegetables'
- 'Dairy Products'
- 'Afternoon Teas'
Based on their research findings, pupils prepare 4 dishes in a set 2 hour practical assessment, which is worth 20% of the final GCSE. In year 11, pupils continue to learn about special diets and roles within the catering industry as well as learning essential exam techniques for the written exam. Y11 pupils also undertake a research project on "International Cuisine". Based on their research findings, pupils prepare a 2 course meal within a 2 hour practical assessment. This project is worth 40% of the final GCSE.
2. GCSE Child Development
The 2 year GCSE course in Child Development focuses on the development of children from conception to the age of 5. Pupils learn about family structures, responsibilities of parenthood, conception, the development of the foetus, antenatal care, labour and birth. Pupils are taught about the practical aspects of bringing up a baby, including feeding and bathing. It encompasses work on the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the child as well as the needs of the child during the development process. Assessment for this GCSE course is 40% written paper and 60% Controlled Assessment. At the beginning of Year 11 pupils undertake a small research project on Creative Play. This is part of the Child Study, which is worth 40% of the Controlled Assessment.
3. GCSE Product Design
This recently introduced 2 year GCSE course provides pupils with a strong foundation for progress to the well-established and successful A-level course in Product Design here in Bellerive. Pupils are based in a specialist workshop environment and use a variety of skills and techniques to produce an A3 portfolio of work and a range of 3D manufactured models and products. Each pupil chooses one Controlled Assessment design brief from a range set by the examination board. They then produce their own 3D product reflecting independent research and clear development of design ideas. High standards of folder presentation, 3D modelling and CAD CAM generated products are required throughout the course. Assessment is 60% coursework and 40% examination in the form of a two hour written paper.
Key Stage 5
AS Product Design (Y12)
In AS Product Design students are examined on their knowledge of Materials, Components and their Applications. This is done through a two hour written examination paper in both January and May. This examination is worth 50% of the total marks for the AS qualification. The remaining 50% of the AS marks are available through ongoing portfolio and practical coursework. Recent student projects have included the research, design and manufacture of a new style electrical plug, a small wooden storage box and precious metal jewellery accessories.
A2 Product Design (Y13)
In A2 Product Design students are examined on their knowledge of 'Materials and Components' as well as 'Design and Market Influences'. This is done through a two hour written examination paper in May and is worth 25% of the total marks for the A2 qualification. The remaining 25% of the A2 marks are available via an A3 portfolio supporting the design and manufacture of individually determined 3D products. Opportunities to improve AS marks are available through the resitting of the AS examination and resubmission of AS coursework.
English Language and English Literature
Key Stage 3
In KS3 pupils will develop the skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing that they will need to participate in all aspects of school and wider society. Pupils learn to express themselves creatively and imaginatively and to communicate with others confidently and effectively. They will study a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, which they will respond to in written and oral form. They will learn how to work productively in groups and to improve their skills of independent learning. We have introduced more challenging texts have been introduced to the curriculum, by authors such as Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy. We strongly emphasise reading for pleasure.
Key Stage 4
Students follow one of two pathways. They will either undertake the WJEC English GCSE or the WJEC English Language and English Literature GCSEs. We aim to enable students to communicate effectively in spoken and written form and to appreciate a range of literary and non-literary texts. These include a Shakespeare play, a modern novel, pre-1914 works, media texts, modern drama and selected poems. The majority of students study English language and Literature. We try to provide students with a number of enrichment opportunities, including theatre trips and performances by visiting production companies. We believe strongly in fostering a life-long love of reading.
Key Stage 5
AQA Specification B is designed to encourage candidates to develop an enjoyment of English Literature through reading widely, critically and independently. It is made up of two units. For the exam component, Aspects of Narrative, candidates will study four texts. For coursework, Dramatic Genres, students will produce two pieces of coursework; one will be on a Shakespeare text, the other on a modern play.
The A2 course aims to broaden and deepen the knowledge, skills and understanding developed at AS level. It is made up of two units. For the exam component, candidates will study three texts related to 'Elements of the Gothic'. For coursework, 'Further and Independent Reading', candidates must study at least three texts and will write two essays. English Literature A-level is a rigorous course, which is valued by prestigious universities.
Possible career routes include the civil service, teaching, law, management and the media.
A-level English Language
Exam Board AQA Specification B
The specification is designed to encourage students to explore how it is used to communicate through spoken and written texts, ranging from marketing and television to children's books and magazines. The different variations of the English language will be analysed, from how children learn to speak to modern language influenced by technology. Students will also create their own texts. A mix of coursework and exams will help develop your skills both as a writer and interpreter of language.
This department aspires to be an environment where the curriculum comes alive; where students' experiences and curiosity are valued; in which teaching and learning fascinates and deepens understanding; where learners are inspired and equipped to progress to the next stage of their geographical journey; where learners can fulfil their potential in discovering their world.
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3 Geography aims to develop pupils' knowledge, understanding, and an appreciation of topical subjects. The curriculum has been fully updated to conform to new government changes, covering both human and physical geography. A brief topic outline is given below:
Year 7
Topic 1: Making Connections – Geographical skills and different types of Geography.
Topic 2: The UK, my home – weather and climate, population geography and migration, geology (limestone scenery).
Topic 3: Africa – human and physical geography aspects of this fascinating continent; with a focus on the NEE (Newly Emerging Economy) of Nigeria.
Year 8
Topic 1: Asia – focus on India and China; population, urbanisation, physical features and world development.
Topic 2: Ecosystems – features and exploitation of the Amazon Rainforest.
Topic 3: Physical Processes – rivers and flooding, hydrological processes and the impact of human activity, and weathering.
Topic 4: Food for the future – the interaction between humans and the environment (farming), organic farming and Fair Trade.
Year 9
Topic 1: Russia – Physical and human geography of the country that spans two continents; importance in world affairs.
Topic 2: Globalisation and its impacts; including changing economic activities in the UK.
Topic 3: Natural Hazards; with a focus on Tectonic Hazards (earthquakes and volcanoes). We begin the AQA GCSE course – part of The Challenge of Natural Hazards section.
Topic 4: Glacial landscapes in the UK (GCSE topic): Glacial processes, landforms, associated economic activities and conflicts. This is part of Physical Landscapes in the UK section.
Work is regularly assessed in line with the school's marking policy. Topics are assessed with at least two levelled assessments (middle and end of topic), using grade descriptors adapted from the Lancashire Assessment programme and linked to expected standards progression for GCSE 9-1; both skills and specific knowledge and understanding are assessed.
Key Stage 4
Geography GCSE at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is popular. Pupils opting for geography currently follow the new AQA Geography GCSE specification.
Current trips – linked to the fieldwork requirements of the AQA course – include a visit to Castleton, Derbyshire to assess the impacts of tourism (Year 9); and a visit to the River Eea, Cumbria to investigate channel changes along the river's course (Year 10).
Studying geography gives students the opportunity to travel the world via the classroom, learning about both natural and social sciences along the way. They will understand how geography impacts everyday life and discover the key opportunities and challenges facing the world. Students will also develop academic and life skills from writing, teamwork and communication to analytical skills.
The transferable skills which geography fosters are an asset in the complex world of employment today. Geography is about the future and encourages flexible thinking.
Assessment will consist of three components:
Unit 1: Living with the Physical Environment
- The study of physical processes and patterns:
- The challenge of natural hazards – tectonic hazards, tropical storms, extreme weather in the UK, climate change.
- Physical landscapes in the United Kingdom – river landscapes and glacial landscapes.
- The living world – ecosystems, tropical rainforests, and cold environments
- Assessment (35%): 1 hour 30 minutes
Unit 2: Challenges in the Human Environment
- The study of human geography themes and issues:
- Urban issues and challenges
- The changing economic world
- The challenge of resource management-general overview, and a focus on energy.
- Assessment (35%): 1 hour 30 minutes
Unit 3: Geographical Applications
- Section A – Issue Evaluation: Based on a pre-release Sources Booklet – to be issued to students in advance.
- Section B – Fieldwork: Compulsory questions based on candidates' enquiry work and the use of fieldwork materials in an unfamiliar context
- Assessment (30%): 1 hour 15 minutes
GCSE students are encouraged to attend the weekly study support should they need it, and targeted revision sessions at crucial points in the year.
Key Stage 5
Students follow the new AQA Geography A-level specification. The two-year course offers students the opportunity to develop a range of research and analytical skills, highly valued by employers and Higher Education institutions.
Students are issued with a student handbook at the beginning of the course that provides an overview of content, assessment and command words, and the expectations of the department.
Assessment will consist of three components:
Component 1 – Physical Geography
- Water and carbon cycles
- Hot desert environments
- Ecosystems
- Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
Component 2 – Human Geography
- Changing Places
- Global systems and global governance
- Contemporary urban environments
- Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
Component 3 – Geographical Investigation
- Students will complete an individual investigation report which must include data collected in the field.
- 3,000 – 4,000 words
- 35 marks
- Marked by teachers; moderated by exam board.
If students go on to specialise in geography at higher education (or use your Geography A Level as a stepping stone to study geology at university) they could find themselves doing things like charting oil wells or exploring rock formations throughout the world. And because geography is about the interaction between people and our planet, this fascinating subject is valid for a number of different career paths, like advertising, environmental management, teaching, law or social services.
The aim of our Key Stage 3 History Curriculum is to provide pupils with an appreciation of a range of British, European and World history.
Pupils study a series of enquiry questions, which aim to develop key skills in source analysis and evaluation, an understanding of interpretation, as well as the ability to confidently organise information and make reasoned judgments. This is achieved through a range of teaching and learning styles.
We look for opportunities to exploit Liverpool's rich local history where possible. Furthermore, pupils are assessed regularly via a range of formative and summative assessment.
Year 7 Programme of Study
- Introduction: What is History?
- Unit 1: What has been the impact of foreign settlers on Britain?
- Unit 2: How did the Normans establish their rule in England?
- Unit 3: How important was Medieval Religion?
- Unit 4: What challenges did the Crown face in Medieval England?
- Unit 5: How different was life in the Middle Ages?
- Unit 6: What were the social and economic effects of the Black Death?
Year 8 Programme of Study
- Unit 1: Why was King Henry VIII such a controversial historical character?
- Unit 2: How successful was Queen Elizabeth I in dealing with problems during her reign?
- Unit 3: What was the impact of the English Civil War?
- Unit 4: To what extent did life change during the 17th Century?
- Unit 5: How did society change during the industrial Revolution?
- Unit 6: Why was Transatlantic Slavery abolished in Britain in 1807?
Year 9 Programme of Study
- Unit 1: Was the Great War a 'great' war for Liverpool?
- Unit 2: Did the First World War win women the vote?
- Unit 3: Why is Adolf Hitler such a significant figure in History?
- Unit 4: How do we remember the Holocaust?
- Unit 5: How far had life improved for Black Americans by 1975?
- Unit 6: How did the Cold War threaten world peace?
Homework tasks are set regularly, which have been designed to engage pupils and inspire them to explore topics beyond the classroom. Tasks tend to either build on learning from lessons or encourage some preliminary study to inform on a lesson to come.
Enrichment Activities:
The History department aims to provide enrichment activities for all year groups:
- In Year 7 students have the opportunity to visit Caernarfon Castle, which supports work on Edward I and castles.
- In Year 8 students can go to the Royal Armouries in Leeds, which supports work on the English Civil War.
- In Year 9 students can visit the Imperial War Museum North, which supports work on conflict in the 20th Century.
The following resources will help you to support your child:
- Horrible Histories books
- BBC History
- Liverpool City Libraries
- Liverpool's historical attractions; Museum of Liverpool, World Museum, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum.
Key Stage 4
History GCSE at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is very popular. Pupils opting for history will follow the AQA syllabus: Assessment will consist of three components:
Unit 1 Section A: Germany 1890-1945
Unit 1 Section B: Conflict and tension 1918-1939
Unit 2 Section A: Health and the People c1000 to present day
Unit 2 Section B: Elizabethan England 1568-1603
Useful websites:
Key Stage 5
Edexcel A-level History
In Year 12 we study :
Unit 1 Option H: Britain transformed 1918-1997
Unit 2 Option H: The USA: boom, bust and recovery 1920-1955
In Year 13, we study :
Unit 3 : Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485-11603
Unit 4 Historical Enquiry: This is in the form of an extended essay based upon independent research. (Approx 4000 words, 20% of total GCE marks)
At both GCSE and A-level we seek to extend and enhance students' studies with educational visits and academic lectures on related topics.
In recent years students have gone on to pursue careers in law, journalism, teaching and the civil service.
Computing and ICT
Key Stage 3
During year 7 and 8 Bellerive student will study Computing as part of the Design Technology carousel.
This encompasses elements of Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy.
Topics covered at KS3 include
- E-safety and Digital Footprint awareness.
- Study skills using technology
- Input/output Devices and Control Technology
- Safer Web Browsing and the Fake News Agenda
- Data Modelling
- Basic Programming Skills Using Scratch
- Graphics and Image Manipulation
Should your daughter choose to study Computing in Year 9, she will be looking at the digital world in far more greater detail.
Topics studied are:
· Discovering how computers work, hardware/software/logic gates/truth tables.
· Data representation, understanding how data of various types can be represented digitally.
· Networking, the internet, the World Wide Web
· Python programming/Microbit programming
· ICT project to design/developing a modern website
Key Stage 4
At KS4 students are given the opportunity to study GCSE Computer Science (academic route) or BTEC Technical Award in Digital Information Technology (vocational route).
Computer Science
At Key Stage 4 students study Computer Science as a GCSE and this is a subject that is counted towards the English Baccalaureate.
Students follow the OCR syllabus. They will be awarded a grade 1-9 following their GCSE examinations in the summer of Year 11.
Assessments to track progress are set regularly throughout each half term.
With feedback being related to GCSE criteria to highlight areas of strength and for development.
BTEC Technical Award Digital Information Technology
BTEC Tech Awards are new Key Stage 4 BTECs, designed specifically for 14-16 year olds in schools, they are graded across levels 1 and 2, so every student's achievement is recognised. Overall grades awarded either as a Level 1/2 Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction* and have equivalent 1-9 grade grades assigned to them.
This qualification consists of three components:
· Component 1: Exploring user interface design principles and project planning techniques. (Internally assessed, coursework element)
· Component 2: Collecting, presenting and interpreting data. (Internally assessed, coursework element)
· Component 3: Effective digital working practices. (Externally assessed, examination, synoptic element)
Key Stage 5
At KS5 students are given the opportunity to study a BTEC Lvl3 Extended Certificate in Information Communication Technology.
BTECs are developed in consultation with employers and higher education experts, so they can trust that anyone with a BTEC will demonstrate the high standards of knowledge, practical skills and understanding required for further study and employment.
Designed as a full time two year qualification, it supports progression into further education, apprenticeships or entry level employment in the IT sector. A BTEC Level 3 qualification is equivalent to an A Level qualification.
"Universities have learned that BTECs are a great alternative to A-Levels, and very few institutions won't consider BTEC students as candidates – even Oxford and Cambridge include BTECs as part of their overall course requirements, although usually alongside other qualifications as well." – Victoria S Williams –www.whatuni.com 2016.
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3
Years 7 to 9 follow mastery schemes of work supporting the national curriculum using a variety of resources such as task cards, games, worksheets, group work tasks, as well as access to MathsLinks. Key stage three provides pupils with a range of skills allowing them to develop their fluency, reasoning and problems solving with a mastery approach to teaching and learning. We work with pupils to develop their ability to solve mathematical problems in real life, facing increasingly complex problems over time.
They receive 3 x 60 minute lessons per week in years 7, 8 & 9. Homework is set regularly and each piece should last for approximately 30 minutes. Pupils are setted according to their mathematical ability and needs. Students are allocated extra support if needed.
The GCSE course provides a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. All pupils are encouraged to develop confidence in and recognise the importance of mathematics in their lives and society.
Year 10 and Year 11 follow the AQA Linear GCSE course, which covers:
1. Number
2. Algebra
3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change
4. Geometry and measures
5. Probability
6. Statistics
Pupils will sit either the Higher or Foundation course. Over a two week period Year 10 and 11 will have 9 x 60 minute lessons. Homework is set regularly and each piece should last for approximately 30-40 minutes.
The department subscribes to a range of mathematical websites, such as MathsWatch and Doddle. These are all accessible to the pupils from home and are full of resources such as video clips, worksheets, games and online lessons designed to help pupils with their mathematical studies.
Key Stage 5
Students who wish to take A-level Mathematics follow the Edexcel Two Year Course. The course includes elements of Pure Mathematics (Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus) as well as Applied Mathematics in the form of Statistics and Mechanics.
We also offer the Edexcel Two Year Course in A-level Further Mathematics. This is a very interesting and demanding course that includes elements of Pure Mathematics like matrices, complex numbers and hyperbolic functions, as well as Applied Mathematics in the form of Decision Mathematics and Further Mechanics.
A-level Mathematics is an interesting, yet demanding and challenging course. It helps to develop logical thinking and problem solving skills and is a highly desirable qualification for any career, University or Higher Education course.
Modern Foreign Languages
Key Stage 3
Pupils will study either French or Spanish. They will be given opportunities to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the target language and to express themselves with increasing confidence, independence and creativity. They explore the similarities and differences between other languages and English and learn how language can be manipulated and applied in different ways. The development of communication skills, together with understanding of the structure of language, lays the foundations for future study of other languages and supports the development of literacy skills in a pupil's own language.
Key Stage 4
At GCSE French and Spanish pupils follow the AQA framework over a two year period. Pupils are assessed by examination in the skills of reading and listening, each worth 20% of the final mark and by coursework in speaking and writing, each worth 30% of the final mark. Pupils develop language skills in a variety of contexts. As the pupils progress linguistically they will be expected to cope with a greater degree of unpredictability, understand and use more accurately a widening range of vocabulary and structures and discuss issues and opinions. Pupils will improve their linguistic proficiency through a variety of contexts like lifestyle, leisure, holidays, environment, work and education.
Key Stage 5
Students study the WJEC framework and are examined by a speaking examination worth 40% of the final mark and a listening, reading and writing examination worth 60% of the final mark. Students cover a number of relevant, current topics such as leisure, travel, customs, youth culture, unhealthy living, gender issues, future education and careers. In Year 13 some of the contexts used to enhance pupils' proficiency and linguistic ability include environmental, social and political issues. Pupils also study a cultural topic in Year 13 based on French or Spanish literature, cinema and theatre.
Career prospects include translation services, civil service, commerce, travel and tourism industry and the media.
Key Stage 3
All pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 receive one music lesson per week. Units of work include Samba, African Music, Song Writing, Film Music, The Orchestra, Classical Music, Popular Music, Singing and Keyboard Playing. The music curriculum is delivered through performing, composing, listening, reviewing and evaluating. Pupils frequently work in musical groups of different sizes and as a whole class.
Key Stage 4
Pupils currently follow the AQA GCSE Music syllabus. The course contains four units: Listening and Appraising, Composing and Appraising, Performing and Composing. Pupils study a diverse range of music during the course and produce two compositions and one composition appraisal. Pupils also have to perform one solo piece and one group piece of music on an instrument of their own choice (including voice). There is a one hour listening examination at the end of the course in Year 11.
Physical Education
Key Stage 3
All pupils follow a wide and diverse curriculum in line with the National Curriculum. Pupils will study activities from games, dance, gymnastics, athletics, urban adventure and fitness. Our curriculum is structured towards enabling students to progress and reach their full potential as well as becoming physically confident to support their health and fitness. Students will develop values such as teamwork, cooperation, respect and fairness across their lessons.
Students are assessed according to the department matrix receiving feedback on their technique and performance, competence in strategies and tactics, analysing their own and others performance and understanding how to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
Key Stage 4
Core Physical Education
All pupils study Physical Education at Key Stage 4 as part of their curriculum. The pupils actively participate in units from a variety of sports in Years 10 and 11 including; games, fitness, dance and urban adventure. Pupils can have some input into the units that they study and we introduce activities not studied in key stage 3 such as yoga, core fitness and volleyball. It is essential to support the students in understanding how they can lead a healthy, active lifestyle as well as developing essential skills such as teamwork, communication and organisation.
GCSE Physical Education
We follow the Edexcel specification for GCSE PE which consists of 40% practical assessments and 60% theory. This GCSE in Physical Education will equip students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and values they need to be able to develop and maintain their performance in physical activities. Students will also gain understanding of how physical activities benefit health, fitness and well-being.
In the practical aspect students are assessed in three different activities; an individual activity, a team activity and the third is a choice. These include a range of activities including netball, football, dance, trampolining, athletics and many more. Students will develop practical skills, tactical knowledge and awareness and knowledge and understanding of rules in the practical activities, analytical skills, leadership and officiating skills. They also have to produce a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) which requires students to analyse and evaluate their performance.
The theory element is split into two components which are fitness and body systems and health and performance. In the theory element of the course students will develop their literacy and writing skills to improve their proficiency in deciphering and answering the questions on the written examination.
After studying GCSE PE many students progress to A Level PE and qualifications in PE will open up career opportunities in teaching, the fitness industry, physiotherapy, sports psychology, coaching, sports analysts, officiating and a wide range of other professions.
Religious Education
Key Stage 3
Religious Studies at Key Stage 3 is a vibrant and engaging subject at Bellerive. All students from Years 7 to 9 follow a program of study in line with the People of God Framework. Religious Studies plays a central part in the life of our College. We provide opportunities for all students to engage with the deepest questions about life. We encourage investigation and reflection by the students and we aim to develop appropriate skills and attitudes which promote informed and full responses to God's call in everyday life. Pupils are taught in mixed ability form classes.
Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4 all students take the Eduqas Route B full GCSE course. This course allows students to explore issues such as Origin and Meaning, Good and Evil, Life and Death and Sin and Forgiveness, all underpinned through an exploration of Roman Catholic, Christian & Jewish beliefs, attitudes and practices. Students are encouraged to develop vital skills, including discussion and evaluation, as well as developing their own opinion within an extended writing format
Key Stage 5
All Sixth Form students study General Religious Education accredited by the Diocese for one hour per week.
A Level Religious Studies
We follow the AQA specification (7062)
Component 1: Philosophy of religion and ethics
Component 2: Study of Christianity and dialogues
In Component 1 Philosophy of religion students will study:
Philosophy Units
- Arguments for the existence of God including Design, Cosmological and Ontological
- The problem of evil
- Religious experience
- Religious Language
- Miracles
- Self, death and the afterlife
Ethics Units
- Normative ethical theories
- Application of ethical theories to human life and death
- Application of ethical theories to non-human life and death
- Meta ethics – The meaning of right and wrong
- Free will and moral responsibility
- Conscience
- Bentham and Kant
Christianity Units
- Sources of wisdom and authority
- God
- Self, death and the afterlife
- Good conduct and key moral principles
- Expressions of religious identity
- Christianity, gender and sexuality
- Christianity and science
- Christianity and the challenge of secularisation
"The invitation of Jesus Christ for all people to live life in all its fullness is the challenge that lies at the heart of Religious Education within a Catholic school".
– Catholic Education Service.
A high quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world's future prosperity and all pupils at Bellerive FCJ will be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of Science.
Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, our pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They should be encouraged to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes.
Key Stage 3
The national curriculum for science as revised in September 2013 aims to ensure that all pupils:
- develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
- are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
At Bellerive FCJ the national curriculum for Science is delivered using our new Key Stage 3 course which we have developed to match the demands of the new national curriculum programme of study and is based around the 'Exploring Science' scheme. The pupils study Science for 6 hours over a two week period and build on the work introduced at primary school. They will cover the following subject areas: (1) Biology (2) Chemistry and (3) Physics and through these subject areas will develop the knowledge and skills needed to work scientifically.
In years 7 and 8 this content is delivered through short units of work of approximately 6 weeks in length and end of unit tests are taken at the end of each unit. The pupils will also sit an assessment of scientific skills during the year.
The units of work studied in year 7 are: Introduction to Science, Cells, Reproduction, Chemical substances, The Earth, Forces and Matter & particles.
The units of work studied in year 8 are: Food & energy, Environment, Particles, Chemical patterns, Waves and Forces & space.
In year 9, our pupils have one lesson each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught by specialist teachers. They will study six units of work (two for each subject) and again they will sit assessment tests after each unit of work. The units of work studied in year 9 are: The Healthy body, Genetics & evolution, Metals, Chemical reactions, Energy and Electricity & magnetism.
Pupils in year 9 complete their Key Stage 3 studies in February and sit internal assessment tests in school which allow an accurate assessment of their progress. Analysis of the results of all the assessments undertaken, enable us to direct our pupils to the most appropriate Science course for their Key Stage 4 studies.
Pupils in year 9 will start their GCSE Science course in the spring term.
A range of enrichment activities are offered including visits to Chester Zoo, The Catalyst Discovery Centre, Liverpool University and our pupils are regularly offered the chance to take part in science competitions at both local and national level.
Key Stage 4
All of our pupils take at least two GCSEs in pure sciences, which contribute to the Ebacc qualification.
A number of pupils study for three separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics and results for all of these courses have been above the national standards in recent years.
The courses followed are:
1) AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (worth two GCSEs) and examinations will be sat at Higher Tier (Grades 9/9 to 4/4) or Foundation Tier (Grades 5/5 to 1/1). All external examinations are taken in year 11. Pupils on this course sit a total of SIX papers each being 1 hour and 15 minutes.
2) AQA Separate Science GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics are taken by high ability girls who attain very high levels of attainment in the assessments taken in year 9 and that we feel will be able to cope with the pace and intensity of the separate sciences course. Again, all external examinations are sat at the end of year 11. Pupils on this course sit a total of SIX papers each being 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Girls in year 10 and 11 are offered the opportunity to take part in science activities run by Liverpool University and some work on extracurricular projects in Physics and engineering.
We encourage as many of our students as possible to continue their science education here in the 6th form at Bellerive FCJ and we also welcome pupils from other schools in the city.
Key Stage 5
We follow AQA courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science.
This course involves the study of a wide range of topics including molecular biology to the study of ecosystems and from micro-organisms to mammoths. It is never far from the headlines with gene therapy, DNA fingerprinting, AIDS, conservation, obesity and diabetes regularly in the news. It is one of the most popular A-level subjects in the country and attracts students studying a wide range of other subjects. The course is assessed by three examinations which are taken at the end of year 13. The required practicals of the course are also assessed during the external examinations and practical skills are assessed as part of the CPAC (practical endorsement) and reported to the examination board.
Chemistry greatly improves the quality of life for people and the A-level shows how chemists work as innovators and problem solvers. Students cover basic concepts like atomic structure and bonding. Students learn about topics such as burning fossil fuels, which may lead to global warming and consider alternative energies, such as bio-diesel and fuel cells. The use of polymers and plastics is studied, as is the role of chemistry in their disposal and recycling. The importance of the pharmaceutical industry is addressed and students learn the benefits and associated risks to humans from medicines. Chemistry is inherently a practical subject and practical skills are assessed as part of the CPAC (practical endorsement) and reported to the examination board. The course follows the AQA A level Chemistry specification and is assessed by three examinations that are sat at the end of Year 13. For Paper 1 students are assessed on Physical and Inorganic Chemistry and relevant practical skills. Paper 2 assesses Physical and Organic Chemistry and relevant practical skills. Finally Paper 3 will assess any content and any practical skills.
Physics helps us understand how our world works and forms the basis of most modern technologies. Physicists apply mathematical and theoretical concepts to help solve and advance our world. The course follows the AQA A level Physics specification and is assessed by three examinations that are sat at the end of Year 13. For Paper 1 students study topics ranging from particles and quantum physics to waves, electricity and mechanics. Paper 2 develops skills in further mechanics, fields, gases and nuclear physics. Finally Paper 3 will assess the student's practical skills and an option unit, 'Turning Points in Physics'. During the two year course students will complete the required practicals to achieve a pass in the CPAC (practical endorsement) aspect of the course.
Applied Science
This course emphasises the vocational nature of science and therefore links strongly with the way science is used in the workplace. During the course, students spend a great deal of time in the laboratory working on the kind of practical projects that may be undertaken by employees working in science based industries. The course is assessed by portfolio work, which accounts for 50% of the final qualification and by external examinations. There are three portfolios and three examinations which are all equally weighted. All examinations must be passed to attain the overall qualification.
Science teachers also contribute to the delivery of units in Health and Social Care at Key Stage 5.
Bellerive FCJ students are supported in their applications for higher education by the department and a number have taken part in Higher Education STEM activities run by Liverpool University. In recent years a number of our students have been successful in their applications for Nuffield Bursaries and have worked on research projects with academics during their year 12 summer holidays and gained considerable experience from these.
Our students attain good A-level passes in sciences and many of them go on to study sciences at university. In recent years students have gone on to study on undergraduate courses such as medicine, chemistry, nursing, biomedical sciences, astrophysics and chemical engineering.
Travel and Tourism
Key Stage 5
Currently we offer the new Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism (first teaching September 2018). This qualification is designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the travel and tourism industry alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in travel and tourism-related subjects. The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.
Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment that students should be aware of: external, internal and synoptic.
Students who leave with this qualification have access to a wide range of career and higher education opportunities. They will have developed a variety of transferable skills, such as analysing and interpreting data and communicating findings in different ways. These skills are in great demand and are recognised by employers, universities and colleges as being of value. They can lead to further training in areas such as tour operations, airlines, accommodation providers, events management and travel services.
Health and Social Care
BTEC Level 1 and Level 2 Tech Award in Health and Social Care.
About 3 million people work in health and social care. Health care roles include doctors, pharmacists, nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, while social care roles include care assistants, occupational therapists, counsellors and administrators. Together, they account for nearly one in ten of all paid jobs in the UK. Demand for both health and social care is likely to rise, so they will continue to play a key role in UK society and the demand for people to carry out these vital roles will increase. Study of this sector at Key Stage 4 will complement GCSE/Level 2 study through providing an opportunity for practical application alongside conceptual study. There are also strong opportunities for post-16 progression in this important sector that Bellerive FCJ Catholic College recognises by providing the National Extended Certificate at level 3.
The Tech Award gives learners the opportunity to develop sector-specific knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment. The main focus is on three areas, which cover: · skills and processes, such as interpreting data to assess an individual's health, and designing a plan to improve their health and wellbeing · attitudes, namely the care values that are vitally important in the sector, and the opportunity to practise applying them · knowledge that underpins the effective use of skills, processes and attitudes, including human growth and development, health and social care services, and factors affecting people's health and wellbeing.
The components completed over the two year programme are:
Component 1: Human Lifespan Development ( Portfolio coursework )
Component 2: Health and Social Care Services and Values ( Portfolio coursework )
Component 3: Health and Wellbeing ( External Synoptic Examination
Health and Social Care Level 3 BTEC – Extended Certificate Qualification.
The purpose of this level of qualification is to provide students with a broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A level subjects.
Sixth Form students at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College who wish to study Health and Social Care at Level 3 will study a two year programme that leads to the Extended Certificate Qualification which is the equivalent of 1 full A level.
The course involves students completing two pieces of portfolio coursework assignments and sitting two external examinations marked by the examination board Edexcel Pearson.
The components that are completed for portfolio work are Unit 5 (Year 1) called Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs and Unit 14 (Year 2) called Physiological Disorders and their Care.
The two examinations are Unit 1 (Year 1) called Human Lifespan Development and Unit 2 (Year 2) called Working In Health and Social Care.


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A year seven student gave the Nazi salute to taunt one of his classmates amid a series of anti-Semitic incidents at an inner west high school.
Two students were suspended after a teacher witnessed the incident at the Balmain campus of Sydney Secondary College, a state high school, early last week, the Herald has learned.
But the anti-Semitic bullying had gone on for at least a month before then.
The parents of 18 year seven students - both the bullies and their victims - were contacted during the investigation sparked by the June 25 incident.
Most of the harassment is understood to have been propagated by the two ringleaders, who were suspended.
A Department of Education spokesman said the Balmain campus had disciplined three students for "recent anti-Semitic and racist" behaviour, and the investigation was continuing.
"Parents of these students were informed of the behaviour, and the students have been addressed by a department anti-racism contact officer about the inappropriateness of their behaviour," he said. "Counselling and other support has been offered to the students subjected to this conduct."
Under Department of Education guidelines, suspension is a strategy for managing inappropriate behaviour. It is designed to give students time to reflect on and change their behaviour before returning to school.
Vic Alhadeff, chief executive of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, applauded the decisive action taken by the school.
"It's very concerning when children intimidate their peers with such behaviour and at the same time demonstrate complete disregard for the atrocities committed by the Nazis," he said.
The college's anti-bullying policy says that behaviour that infringes on the safety of others, "such as harassment, bullying, and illegal or anti-social behaviour of any kind", will not be tolerated.
Almost 50 per cent per cent of students at the college's Balmain campus are from the top socio-economic percentile. The state school has 785 students, and some 41 per cent speak a language other than English at home.
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An Augustana trustee who spent his career in the newspaper industry has been warning me for some time that higher education is facing circumstances eerily familiar to those of the print media. I've politely listened, but his warnings didn't really sink in until Jeff Bezos purchased The Washington Post for $250 million. As I've read and listened to all sorts of analysis of the sale and state of The Washington Post, it's impossible to ignore the comparisons to what higher education faces today.
Here are problems often associated with print media and challenges we've heard widely discussed in relation to the sale of The Washington Post:
• The newsroom feels like what they do should not and cannot be "audience-driven."
• Management is worried about profits and the balance sheet; the newsroom is not.
• Customers/subscribers are getting their news elsewhere.
• Action to respond to clear trends has been too slow.
• Prices continue to increase (offset by select discounting) in face of stagnant if not declining readership, overstating their value proposition.
• Online/internet distribution was viewed as a substitute distribution channel for print instead of as a new method to bring innovative products to market.
• Cultural resistance to innovation is systematic.
• Competitors are self-defined, so the real competition is overlooked and underestimated.
Bezos must understand these and have some ideas about how to address them. At least that's what I'm hoping as a reader of his newspaper.
Let's be honest about this comparison. Reading the list above does not require one to stretch very far to identify similar players, circumstances, scenarios and challenges facing higher education. While there are a number of areas that can overlap, the ones that may present real danger to higher education are:
• Customers/subscribers getting their fix elsewhere
• Continually increasing prices (offset by select discounting) in the face of stagnant if not declining readership, overstating the value proposition
• Online/internet distribution as a substitution
• Self-defined competitors
These same conditions threaten higher education, but might be better described in the following terms.
Free knowledge acquisition threatens what we do: As the acquisition of knowledge (or at least learning "how to") becomes increasingly accessible for free, the purpose of college is questioned at a similar rate. There is a real possibility that students will begin to get their fix elsewhere -- for free.
Costs cannot continue to increase, even with discounts: Colleges cannot continue to raise prices only to offer more in financial aid. This is the amazing conundrum of higher education. We raise prices and then tell everyone that financial aid is the single largest line item in the budget. The business model is broken and irreparable in its current state.
Colleges must use technology to innovate and improve, not replace or substitute: Many colleges continue to struggle to figure out what to do with online learning. Online learning is not an either/or proposition. It has to be a both/and, and we've got to figure it out soon.
Colleges must be realistic about competition: Defining our competition according to our own terms limits creativity and innovation, because we wait to do something only when our perceived competitor does the same thing. Our competition is no longer the college down the street; it's any set of places, organizations and resources that play a role in the acquisition of knowledge.
Many faculty members, administrators and board members understand these threats, but too many are like the Graham family: they are at a loss for what to do. They continue to wait for an example, or hope for the best.
I find myself wondering if Bezos will provide the example and will be the hope? Does he know something we don't? Does he see something we can't? Does he have a solution that's eluded us in addressing what are very comparable threats? I'll be watching and remain hopeful.
I expect Bezos will apply many of the principles he's used at Amazon and The Washington Post will emerge as a customer-focused entity that knows more about its readers than its readers know about themselves. He will learn what he can from the data and apply it to make The Washington Post successful and innovative. I think Bezos will focus on improving the experience for readers, first and foremost.
In higher education, it may be this last area -- the experience -- that most deserves our attention. We should be asking ourselves: What is it about the college experience that we can highlight that will assure our relevance, value and place for many years to come? In an era of free knowledge, unwillingness and inability to pay our cost, resistance to innovation and new competitors, the experience is what we have left.
Historically, we've taken for granted that prospective students know and value that experience. This may have been a mistake the print media made when they thought their subscribers would always want the feel of newsprint on their fingertips.
To thrive, we must be more intentional about the college experience. Great content was not enough to enable The Washington Post to thrive and content alone will not be enough for colleges either. We must be more direct in describing the purpose of a college education that is connected to, and also extends from, our campus. We must be more willing to identify certain learning experiences that can only be acquired on our physical campuses or within programs that we sponsor exclusively. We cannot continue to devalue the experience through deeper discounts. And we need a far more compelling worth claim for the cost of what we provide our students, and the value of how we prepare our graduates.
W. Kent Barnds loves reading the newspaper. A subscriber to several newspapers, he's a fan of both print and online news. He is also a passionate advocate for residential liberal arts colleges and a graduate of Gettysburg College. He has spent the last 20 years working in higher education. He currently serves as executive vice president and vice president of enrollment, communication and planning at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill.


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How to Give Your Best Presentation Ever
Most of us are terrified of public speaking; studies have found that it tops the list of people's fears, even before death! Nevertheless, we all are forced to do multiple presentations throughout our academic career. Do you want to figure out how to give your best presentation ever? Follow these tips: Keep it simple
You have been preparing your topic for a while, so you probably know a lot of information. There is no need to prove that you know everything there is to know about your topic - simplicity sells. Focus on the most important points of your research.
Do not forget about nonverbal communication
There are three elements to communication: what is said (the actual words), how it is said (the tone of voice), and body language. Students often focus so much on perfecting the words that they neglect the other two factors. To practice tone of voice, try recording your speech and listening to your delivery. And study your body language by practicing in a mirror or by taping yourself. Fidgeting is a clear sign of nervousness, learn how to relax and become aware of your body. You want to project confidence through your posture, movements, and eye contact.
Remember that everyone goes through this
When you stare out at the sea of people, it may feel like they are all judging you. In reality, most of them are dreading when it is their turn to speak. Remember that you are all in the same boat.
Pretend you are only talking to one person
Speaking to a crowd is intimidating. Think of the individual you are most comfortable around, like your mom or best friend. Now pretend that you are only speaking to them. Every time you make eye contact with a new person, picture them.
If there is time for questions at the end of your presentation, then anticipate what you might be asked and prepare your answers. And if you are using any media or electronics, prepare for what you will do in case of technical difficulties.
This may seem obvious, but so many people forget it. You need to practice your presentation out loud several times. Going over it in your head is not enough.


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