#gcse rpe

[clownblogz]

It’s currently 8:30pm and I am about to start my revision for RE which is tomorrow 9am. Wish me luck!!

[xiathiau-myshif]

Have my first (proper) GCSE today. 2 hours starting at 9 in the fucking morning

Fuck RPE

[eli-is-an-idiot]

do i give up on chemistry and history or is that the devil talking

[zennotixs]

Hello dearie! Good morning! >_< I hope your day is going well... I'm about to be out of world history, and you were on my mind! How are you? Have any plans today?

Hi!!! Sorry I didn’t answer this, dear, I was at school! You were on my mind all throughout my exams… How are you?

I had maths (went horribly) and rpe (went worse) today! I wasn’t excited but at least they’re out of the way. I don’t have another rpe exam so I’m done for good with that gcse. I don’t really have any plans except revise for chemistry tomorrow!

Did you have any plans today? Do anything fun?

[bablake]

We Must Not Give Up On The Humanities

Over the last decade, there has been a sharp decline in the study of many of the humanities. For example, the numbers of students taking English Literature at A level has halved. History continues to be popular, yet the number of students studying it at degree level has fallen by 17% over the same period. This pattern is repeated in the US, where numbers fell by almost 16%. There are many reasons behind these reductions, some of which are positive, such as an increase in students studying STEM subjects over the same period. However, if we’re being utilitarian about it, ditching the humanities is a mistake. A well-rounded education makes economic and commercial sense and this is why we strongly encourage pupils to study both a humanity and a language at GCSE.

The job market will continue to evolve and one of the ways in which we can make sure we are ready for these changes is by making sure we are flexible. In an uncertain world, where we don’t know what the economic situation will be like 20 years from now, education should be based on general principles rather than on specific skills.

Someone who has a broad and balanced education is introduced to a range of different fields and ways of thinking and this makes them better able to adapt to a changing economy. I have always been sceptical about ‘twenty-first century skills’ because we can’t be sure what skills will be most valuable. For example, history, RPE, geography, classics, languages and English develop skills in writing and speech and as long as humans use language to communicate, those skills will remain vital.

On Tuesday, the annual National Literacy Trust reading report found that only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time. This was a sharp drop on last year and the lowest figure yet recorded. I find this reduction worrying and find myself constantly reminding pupils that we must not give up on reading. The results, though, are hardly surprising, given that we spend so much time on our phones. Compared with a TikTok video, reading a book is difficult because the information goes in slowly, but learning to think well means we need to sacrifice speed for depth.

Over the half term break, I read the latest Robert Harris book, Precipice. It covers the affair between the Prime Minister, HH Asquith, and Venetia Stanley, which took place at the start of the First World War. Based on the hundreds of letters that Asquith wrote, it is a fascinating study of human behaviour, which also provides an insight to the decisions politicians were taking during this crucial moment in history. No matter how tech-dominated our workplaces become, the biggest decisions that leaders make will always concern people, with their messy feelings and maddening, glorious irrationality. The humanities offer an excellent path to learn about the complexity, potential and frailty of human beings. They also make us more interesting, and in a world where the top companies and universities are in competition for the smartest minds, being interesting is an important quality to have. If you want to be interesting, be interested.

(Bulletin No 120 – Friday 8 November 2024)

[jay-holmes-blog1]

In my Religion, Philosophy and Ethics class, we learned about the six days of creating in vague detail, and I was thinking, God is great and all, but how is it possible that on the first day of creation he created light just by saying “Let there be light”, and then proceed to create the actual light source on day four - I mean, I get that he’s omnipotent, but it’s a whole new level of omnipotence to defy the laws of primary school level physics. He also created plants and vegetation before he created the sun? That makes little sense, because plants need light energy from the sun to photosynthesise -  to stay ALIVE. But I guess the illogical light of God somehow sufficed, so oh well.

[sugarbabitam]

Hiiii!

My name is Tamara, I’m 14 and I’m the new studyblr on the block *cringe*.

About me: I love any type of animal, especially cats! If you ask me to choose between tea and coffee I’d most probably choose death tbh. I’m trying to teach myself to play piano but I’m not very good yet. I’m bilingual, I speak both English and Polish fluently, I’m learning French and would actually like to learn Arabic.

Hobbies: Reading, dancing, listening to music and binge watching shows (shadowhunters, teen wolf, castle and greys anatomy if anyone wanted to nerd out with me)

Subjects (GCSE): English lit and lang, maths, physics, chemistry, biology, RPE, tech, business studies, history and french.

Personality type: Libra, slytherin, INFJ-A

Why I made a studyblr: To gain inspiration, stop procrastinating, help raise my grades and meet other people!

Some of my favourite studyblrs: @emmastudies @studyblr @studytwice @aescademic @aestudier @alimastudies @studywoah @intellectual-rose  @peachy-studies @studylustre @leviosa-studies @studivation