🚂 Ed Express [136]

Unleash your inner artist! 🎨 Ed here, ready to spark your creativity and explore the boundless world of art. Let's get those creative juices flowing with Art Express!

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

ENGLISH
Poetry in Motion! 🚶‍♀️✍️

Let's take inspiration from the world around us and transform it into poetry!

Your Mission:

1. Go for a walk: Explore your neighborhood, a local park, or even just your own backyard.

2. Observe your surroundings: Pay close attention to the sights, sounds, smells, and textures you encounter.

3. Jot down notes: Record your observations and any thoughts or feelings they inspire.

4. Write a poem: Use your notes to craft a poem that captures the essence of your walk. Experiment with different poetic forms, like haikus, free verse, or rhyming couplets.

Bonus Challenges:

• Focus on using sensory details and vivid imagery in your poem.

• Create a visual representation of your poem through a drawing or photograph.

• Share your poem and artwork on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages observation skills, creativity, and an appreciation for the world around us. Let's transform our everyday experiences into poetic expressions!

Rydal Penrhos School
Four Essential Exam Tips for Home-Educated Candidates

When it comes to sitting exams, having the right strategies and support makes all the difference. 

With this in mind, we explore some essential tips for home-educated private candidates and their families: 

1. Plan Ahead 

Create a comprehensive revision timetable that includes all subjects and allows for some flexibility. Familiarise yourself with each exam specification and ensure all topics are thoroughly covered. 

Consistency is crucial for exam success, so aim for regular, focused study sessions to build momentum. 

2. Prioritise Wellbeing 

Maintain a healthy balance between study and self-care by taking regular breaks, eating nutritious meals, and getting high-quality sleep. 

Continuing to take part in clubs and activities, sports, or other activities through the exam season can provide much-needed relaxation and improve overall wellbeing. 

3. Seek Expert Guidance 

Expert support can make a significant difference. 

For instance, Rydal Penrhos School’s Easter GCSE Revision Courses offer specialist tuition in small groups, coupled with masterclasses on exam techniques and effective revision strategies. 

These residential courses provide a structured yet supportive environment, enabling candidates to build confidence and sharpen their skills ahead of exam day. 

4. Choose the Right Exam Centre 

A calm and professional exam centre can help ease exam-day nerves. 

From 2025, Rydal Penrhos School welcomes private candidates as an external exam centre, offering a supportive environment that delivers proven success. 

Apply Now, or Learn More About External Exam Provision: 

To apply, email [email protected]. For further details, including the full private candidate prospectus, visit bit.ly/externalexamsrps. 

More from Rydal Penrhos: 

Discover the school’s GCSE Revision Courses, which are open to home-educated candidates, or explore Admissions for more on joining Rydal Penrhos. To speak to a 

member of the Admissions team, contact [email protected] or call 01492 530155. 

ART
Winter Wonderland Watercolours! ❄️🎨

Let's capture the beauty of winter with a watercolour painting adventure!

You'll Need:

• Watercolour paints

• Paintbrushes

• Water

• Paper or watercolour pad

Instructions:

1. Find inspiration: Look out your window or find images of winter scenes that inspire you (snowy landscapes, frosty trees, cosy cottages, festive decorations).

2. Sketch your scene: Lightly sketch the outline of your winter wonderland on your paper.

3. Experiment with watercolours: Explore different techniques, such as washes, layering, and blending colours, to create a variety of effects.

4. Add details: Once your initial layers are dry, add details like snowflakes, icicles, or animal tracks.

Bonus Challenges:

• Create a series of watercolour paintings depicting different winter scenes.

• Research famous watercolour artists and their techniques.

• Experiment with different watercolour paper textures and weights.

• Share your winter wonderland creations on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages creativity, observation skills, and an appreciation for the beauty of winter. Let's paint a winter wonderland with watercolours!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: Why can't Monday lift Saturday?

A: It's a weak day.

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

Please send any feedback to [email protected]