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THIS DAY IN HISTORY

MATHS
Maths Mysteries! 🕵️‍♀️🔍

Put on your detective hats and solve these mathematical mysteries!

1. The Case of the Missing Number:

   • I am an odd number.

   • I am a prime number.

   • I am between 50 and 60.

   • I am a factor of 159.

   • Who am I?

2. The Curious Case of the Divided Cake:

   • A cake is divided into 12 slices.

   • 1/4 of the cake is eaten.

   • 1/3 of the remaining cake is then eaten.

   • How many slices of cake are left?

3. The Mystery of the Shrinking Shape:

   • A rectangle has a length of 10cm and a width of 5cm.

   • Both the length and width are reduced by 20%.

   • What is the area of the new rectangle?

4. The Time-Traveling Treasure:

   • A pirate buried treasure 250 years ago.

   • If it is now the year 2024, in what year did the pirate bury the treasure?

5. The Case of the Confused Shopper:

   • A shop has a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" offer on t-shirts.

   • Each t-shirt costs £12.

   • If you want 3 t-shirts, how much will you pay?

Bonus Challenge:

Write your own maths mystery and challenge your friends and family to solve it!

Share your detective work and any maths mysteries you create on social media using #EdExpress!

Rydal Penrhos School
The Exam Centre That Meets Your Needs 

Every child approaching their exams deserves the support they need to succeed. 

That is why, for the first time, Rydal Penrhos School, one of North Wales’ leading independent schools, is opening its doors as an external exam centre for private candidates. 

Rydal Penrhos is committed to treating every pupil as an individual, ensuring they are fully supported throughout their education. This same approach extends to private candidates. 

For those requiring additional assistance in sitting their exams, the school offers a range of access arrangements. These include extra time, movement breaks, or the use of a laptop. 

These provisions are specifically designed to create a fair and accommodating environment, allowing every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best and achieve exam success. 

So what are the next steps for home schooled families interested in Rydal Penrhos as an external exam centre, and wishing to make use of access arrangements? 

Contact our Exams Office at [email protected], and please prepare to share any relevant documentation with our team. This might include an educational or GP diagnosis, a Form 8 from a previous centre, or a statement of normal working methods. 

With applications for access arrangements often taking several weeks to process, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

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 

FRENCH
Bonjour! Basic French Vocabulary 🇫🇷

Let's explore the beautiful French language and learn some essential words and phrases!

Today's Focus: Greetings and Introductions

• Bonjour! (Hello!)

• Bonsoir! (Good evening!)

• Au revoir! (Goodbye!)

• Comment allez-vous? (How are you? - formal)

• Comment vas-tu? (How are you? - informal)

• Je vais bien, merci. (I'm fine, thank you.)

• Je m'appelle... (My name is...)

• Comment vous appelez-vous? (What's your name? - formal)

• Comment t'appelles-tu? (What's your name? - informal)

• Enchanté(e). (Nice to meet you.)

Challenge:

• Practice these phrases with a friend or family member.

• Try to use them in real-life situations (if you meet someone who speaks French).

• Create flashcards to help you memorize the phrases.

Bonus Challenges:

• Learn some basic French vocabulary, such as numbers, colours, or days of the week.

• Listen to French music or watch French-language videos to improve your pronunciation.

• Find a French-speaking penpal or online community to practice your skills.

Share your French language learning journey on social media using #EdExpress!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What do you call a fish with no eyes?

A: Fsh!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

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