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Rydal Penrhos School
Register Now: External Exams at Rydal Penrhos 

As we enter the new year, time is running out to secure an exam centre for your child. 

With demand for places increasing and the availability of centres remaining limited, many families are struggling for options. 

Thankfully, a new exam centre is here to help home-educated private candidates across North Wales and the North West. 

In 2025, Rydal Penrhos School in Colwyn Bay will open its doors as an external exam centre, providing private candidates with the opportunity to sit their exams in a secure, supportive environment. This includes GCSEs, IGCSEs, AS-Levels, A-Levels, university admissions exams, and more. 

With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced staff, and a 140-year tradition of academic excellence, Rydal Penrhos offers an ideal setting for your child to excel. 

Registering as a private candidate is simple, but spaces are limited. Here is what you will need to get started: 

• Valid photographic ID for the student. 

• Proof of address for the student. 

• UCI number, if the student has previously sat exams. 

To apply for your child to sit their exams at Rydal Penrhos, email [email protected]. With places limited, act today 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. 

ENGLISH
Creative Writing Challenge: "The Time Traveler's Diary" 🕰️🖋️

Let's embark on a journey through time and explore the endless possibilities of the past and future!

Your Mission:

1. Imagine you have a time machine. Where would you go? What would you see and do?

2. Write a diary entry from the perspective of your time-traveling self.

3. Capture the sights, sounds, and experiences of your journey through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling.

4. Reflect on your adventure. How did your journey change your perspective on the past, present, or future?

Bonus Challenges:

• Research different historical periods or future possibilities to add depth and accuracy to your writing.

• Create illustrations or a comic strip to accompany your diary entry.

• Share your time-traveling tales on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages creativity, imagination, and an appreciation for history and the possibilities of the future. Let's travel through time with our words!

Computing
Digital Detectives: Unmasking Misinformation! 🕵️‍♀️💻

Let's sharpen our critical thinking skills and learn how to spot misinformation online!

Your Mission:

1. Choose a news article or social media post.

2. Investigate the source: Is it a reputable news organization, a personal blog, or a social media account with a clear agenda?

3. Check the facts: Do the claims in the article or post align with information from other reliable sources?

4. Look for bias: Does the author or source have a particular viewpoint that might influence their reporting?

5. Be wary of emotional language or sensational headlines: These can be used to manipulate readers.

Bonus Challenges:

• Learn about common misinformation tactics, such as using fake photos or videos, spreading rumors, or creating echo chambers.

• Use fact-checking websites (e.g., Snopes, Full Fact) to verify information.

• Discuss your findings with your family or friends and help them become more discerning consumers of online information.

• Share your digital detective work and tips for spotting misinformation on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages critical thinking, research skills, and responsible online behavior. Let's become digital detectives and fight the spread of misinformation!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What did the tree wear to the pool party?

A: Swimming trunks!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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