What is news?

Tuesday 28th February 2023

LO: to explore the concept and format of news.

Education:

-School girls humiliated by staff skirt inspections.

Pupils at Merseyside school claim they have had their skirt length inspected by male teachers.

Family:

- when do parents find out about secondary school places?

councils will soon be offering secondary school places to children in England and Wales.

Health:

- Parents to be offered weaning advice for babies

a series of local family hubs will be opened in England after a survey showed knowledge gaps existed

different types of news stories:

-Politics       -Uk

-Climate      -World

- sport          -Tech

-business     -Entertainment 

-local           -Celebrity

-Human interest

Fake News:

-the people who want you to believe the war in Ukraine is fake.

-French TV host suspended in 'news for hire' scandal

-Could AI swamp social media with fake accounts?

-NFL's Hamlin in surprise appearance for award

-Investigating false posts about the Turkey earthquake

I think people write fake news for the money and to get people to agree and believe their opinions are right.

You can check fake news by doing these things: Consider the source, read beyond the headline, check the author, click on any links that may support the story, check the date, ask yourself if it seems like a joke, check your biases and ask the experts.

Fake News:

-False information used to shape your views, opinions or ideas.

-The information is often exaggerated, heavily biased or simply not true.

-it is often intentionally misleading.

-It can also be known as propaganda.

Tuesday 7th March 2023

LO: To understand what news is and where to find it.

News Story Ideas

Protests in Penrice academy st Austell: https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2023-02-24/students-sent-home-as-protests-break-out-over-schools-toilet-policy

tables being flipped

Girls, if on their periods, having to collect a red period card and showing it to the teacher to be allowed to use the bathroom

protests about toilet rules

link to another story linked to this one:Red 'period pass' cards issued at Cornwall secondary school

Parents at the school have been calling it "controlling and archaic" 

Parents have taken to Facebook to express and share their concerns about the new school rule, one parent saying "Any human, child or adult should be allowed to use the toilets at any time. They are hardly going to 'please Sir I have a touch of diarrhoea'. Or 'please may I use the loo my periods have started."

more information here:https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2023-02-26/school-warns-pupils-could-be-expelled-over-protest-that-got-out-of-control

Tuesday 14th March 2023

LO: To write an effective news report; to practice interview questions.

WHAT happened- students are protesting in different schools across the country. We are using a local example where tables were flipped and students protested against their schools new toilet rules.

WHO was involved- Staff and students at Penrice Academy

WHERE did it take place- This took place at Penrice Academy in St Austell.

WHEN did it happen- 24th of February, but there have been many others.

WHY did it happen- Students were angry over new toilet rules and the introduction of red period passes.

HOW did it happen- students protested. They climbed the fences, chanted and flipped some tables over.

 Hello, I'm Sara White and this, is BBC Bodmin. Last night a fire broke out at 11:15pm at the newly refurbished Bodmin Jail. Three fire engines were dispatched immediately, and the firefighters rushed to the aid of guests both staying at the hotel and eating in the restaurant. six people were rescued from the dining area, however two were rushed to hospital, one having received serious burns. Unfortunately, firefighters were unable to extinguish the fire until 6:15 this morning. Investigations are ongoing to see if this was accidental or malicious. (28/29 seconds long). 

Hello, this is BBC Young Reporter. Student protests have broken out at different schools across the country after a video of student demonstration went viral on the social media platform, TikTok. On the 24th of February, a protest broke out over  new toilet rules at Penrice Academy, St Austell. We will now go to our reporter Poppy with more information about this story.

Tuesday 21st March 2023

Possible people to contact to interview: 

- Kim Bailey, parent of a student at Penrice Academy

- James Hammersley, assistant head of year

-A student in this school: Abi Butler-Henderson?

Thank you. Protests broke out at Penrice Academy on the 24th February following the introduction of new toilet rules. these rules stated that students were no longer allowed to go to the toilet during lesson time. This angered both students and parents and some took to Facebook to express their outrage. Kim Bailey wrote: "Any human, child or adult should be allowed to use the toilets at any time." The issue of periods was brought up, and to combat this, the school introduced  red "period passes". These passes involve female students collecting a card and showing it to their teacher if they need to use the bathroom. The school stated that this rule was put in place to minimise disruption, however parents have called it"controlling and archaic".  Students are now facing extreme consequences including permanent exclusion because of their behaviour during this protest. Some might say however that the protest was successful as the school later held sessions for their students to talk to their tutors individually to express any concerns they may have in a calm and civilised manner.  

Tuesday 28th March 2023

Interview Questions:

-why do you think the school put these new rules in place?

-what do you think about the period passes?

-what is your opinion on the way the students dealt with their issues?
-were you impressed with how the school handled it?

-how would you deal with it if this happened at our school?

Story- Poppy

Interviews- Lauren

Interview questions:

1) At penrice academy, students have been banned from using the toilets during lessons.What is your opinion on this matter?

1) Response from Jasmine: The students should have their rights.

2) They have introduced period passes where the girls have to collect it and show it to the teacher to go to the toilet during lesson. Do you think this is a good idea?

2)Response from Emily:"It's the best option if their going to ban toilets. It's flawed.

3) How would you feel if this happened at our school?

3) Response from Dili: I wouldn't like it. I would find it unfair.

4) There was a student protest about these rules that got out of hand. Do you think this was the best way for them to express their opinions?

4) Response from Lili: The idea was good but the way it was carried out was unreasonable.