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Refugee Boy

Alem is on holiday with his father for a few days in London. He has never been out of Ethiopia before and is very excited. They have a great few days togther until one morning when Alem wakes up in the bed and breakfast they are staying at to find the unthinkable. His father has left him. It is only when the owner of the bed and breakfast hands him a letter that Alem is given an explanation. Alem's father admits that because of the political problems in Ethiopia both he and Alem's mother felt Alem would be safer in London - even though it is breaking their hearts to do this. Alem is now on his own, in the hands of the social services and the Refugee Council. He lives from letter to letter, waiting to hear from his father, and in particular about his mother, who has now gone missing. A powerful, gripping novel from the popular Benjamin Zephaniah.

PSHE Education 2 (PDF)

This Key Stage 3 PSHE Education course provides a comprehensive and engaging programme of study which has been structured around the 2008 PSHE non-statutory Programme of Study to provide a progressive spiral approach to the teaching and learning of PSHE Education. PSHE Education 2 builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding of the first book and continues to support the Every Child Matters aims and outcomes:nbsp;Be healthy Stay safe Enjoy and achieve Make a positive contribution Achieve economic well-being.nbsp; Each topic: is broken down into a series of self-contained lessons which build in review and reflection opportunities progressively develops pupils skills and understanding of the key concepts within PSHE Education takes an active learning approach with a wide variety of classroom-friendly activities and stimulus material - allowing pupils to learn through doing offers opportunities for summative assessment. PSHE Education 2 pupils book is comprehensively supported by: PSHE Education 2 Teachers Resource Book which provides comprehensive guidance about each lesson in the pupil book, background information and worksheets PSHE Education 2 Dynamic Learning Network CD-ROM which provides all the resources from the Pupils Book and Teachers Resource Book, as well as additional resources, for use via an interactive whiteboard or data projector.

PSHE Education 2 (PDF)

This Key Stage 3 PSHE Education course provides a comprehensive and engaging programme of study which has been structured around the 2008 PSHE non-statutory Programme of Study to provide a progressive spiral approach to the teaching and learning of PSHE Education. PSHE Education 2 builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding of the first book and continues to support the Every Child Matters aims and outcomes:nbsp;Be healthy Stay safe Enjoy and achieve Make a positive contribution Achieve economic well-being.nbsp; Each topic: is broken down into a series of self-contained lessons which build in review and reflection opportunities progressively develops pupils skills and understanding of the key concepts within PSHE Education takes an active learning approach with a wide variety of classroom-friendly activities and stimulus material - allowing pupils to learn through doing offers opportunities for summative assessment. PSHE Education 2 pupils book is comprehensively supported by: PSHE Education 2 Teachers Resource Book which provides comprehensive guidance about each lesson in the pupil book, background information and worksheets PSHE Education 2 Dynamic Learning Network CD-ROM which provides all the resources from the Pupils Book and Teachers Resource Book, as well as additional resources, for use via an interactive whiteboard or data projector.

Anne Frank

Drama am hanes bywyd y ferch ifanc Anne Frank a'i dyddiadur. Dyma ddrama sy'n codi cwr y llen ar un o hanesion mwyaf dirdynnol yr ugeinfed ganrif ac sy'n rhoi cyfle i ddisgyblion ysgol uwchradd drafod teimladau ac emosiynau personol ar ganfas digwyddiadau byd-eang. [A play about the life of the young girl, Anne Frank, and her diaries. The play enables secondary school children to learn about one of the most harrowing stories of the twentieth century, and to discuss their feelings and personal emotions in the context of world important events.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

Yeats's Poetry, Drama, and Prose: Authoritative Texts, Contexts, Criticism (PDF)

Includes a comprehensive and annotated selection of Yeats's major writings: 145 poems from Crossways through Last Poems including five poems in both early and revised versions. Plays include: Cathleen ni Houlihan On Baile's Strand At the Hawk's Well Purgatory Prose fiction and Folklore from: The Celtic Twilight The Secret Rose Stories of Red Hanrahan

Codi Bwganod (Cyfres yr Onnen)

Mae Erin newydd symud i fyw mewn hen blasty crand sydd yn cael sylw ar raglen deledu 'Dy Dŷ'. Mae'r cyflwynydd, Robyn Rici, a Sara, mam Erin, yn dod yn ffrindiau agos. Ond wyddon nhw ddim fod gan Erin ffrind hefyd. Roedd Madam Petra'n mynd i sicrhau fod Erin yn cael chwarae teg, yn yr ysgol a gartref, doed a ddelo ... Enillydd Gwobr Tir na n-Og 2010. [Erin has recently moved into a smart old mansion which is featured on the TV programme 'Dy Dŷ' ('Your House'). The presenter, Robyn Rici, and Sara, Erin's mother, develop a relationship. But little do they know that Erin also has a friend. Madam Petra wants to make sure that Erin has fair play, in school and at home. Tir na n-Og Award winner 2010.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

United!

Nofel fer am anturiaethau dau fachgen sydd mewn trwbl yn yr ysgol byth a beunydd. Nofel ar gyfer disgyblion ail iaith CA 3 a 4. [A short novel for KS 3 and 4 Welsh learners about the adventures of two boys who are constantly in trouble at school.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

Powdwr Rhech!

Nofel fywiog am helyntion criw o gefnogwyr tîm pêl-droed Manchester United wrth iddynt geisio mynychu gêm bêl-droed yn Old Trafford er iddynt gael eu gwahardd rhag gwneud hynny. Dilyniant i United!; i ddarllenwyr 12-15 oed. [A lively novel about the escapades of a crew of Manchester United football supporters as they try to go to a football game at Old Trafford although they have been banned from doing so. A sequel to United!; for 12-15 year-old readers.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

Letts 101 Red Hot Science Starters (PDF)

Start your lessons with a bang! Letts Red Hot Starters contains a bank of snappy, interactive starter activities. Each starter consists of a simple, effective activity involving minimal preparation, answers and suggestions for differentiation.

Developing Non-Fiction Skills: Book 4 (PDF)

The Developing Fiction Skills and Developing Non-Fiction Skills pupil books explore a wide range of texts using parallel themes. Each book contains twelve units offering four units per term. The parallel themes common to both the Fiction and Non-Fiction strands allow for comparison, an exploration of the same theme in different text types and effectively integrates the teaching of non-fiction.

Presenting the Past (2) - Britain 1500-1750 (PDF)

The second pupil book in a groundbreaking Key Stage 3 series designed to grab pupils' attention with its fresh approach to traditional contenPresenting the Past 2 includes:

BGE S1-S3 Science: Third and Fourth Levels (PDF)

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE S1-3: Third & Fourth Level Subject: Science Spark your pupils' interest in Science as they develop their curiosity, knowledge and skills across Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Topical Science, from S1 to S3. Covering all CfE Third and Fourth Level Benchmarks for the Sciences, this ready-made and fully differentiated BGE course puts progression for every pupil at the heart of your curriculum.

Girl In Real Life

Jemima Small vs the Universe

Schools History Pupil's Book Year 7 (PDF)

SHP History is a major new book-per-year course for Key Stage 3 History. It takes the best of the old and the best of the new to create a dynamic and coherent course for a new generation of history pupils. This is the first book in the series and provides a course for Y7 beginning the big stories of Empire, Movement and Settlement, Conflict, Power, Ordinary Life and Ideas and Beliefs that will run throughout the course, and providing in depth enquiries on key aspects of medieval England.

SHP History Pupil's Book Year 7

SHP History is a major new book-per-year course for Key Stage 3 History. It takes the best of the old and the best of the new to create a dynamic and coherent course for a new generation of history pupils. This is the first book in the series and provides a course for Y7 beginning the big stories of Empire, Movement and Settlement, Conflict, Power, Ordinary Life and Ideas and Beliefs that will run throughout the course, and providing in depth enquiries on key aspects of medieval England.

Cari Wyn "Gendarme" o Fri!

Y drydedd gyfrol o helyntion merch pedair ar ddeg oed sydd â'i bryd ar fod yn dditectif; y tro hwn mae hi'n helpu heddlu Ffrainc yn ystod trip ysgol i Baris. [A Welsh adaptation of Stevie Day: Rat Race in which the would-be detective-heroine lends the French police a hand during a school outing to Paris.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

Take a Good Look

Mary, a young blind girl, fed up with the way her family treats her, decides to go down to the sweetshop on her own. But on the way she is kidnapped. Mary must use all her ingenuity to find a way of escaping - and proving to everyone just how capable she is, even without being able to see.

Take a Good Look (PDF)

Mary, a young blind girl, fed up with the way her family treats her, decides to go down to the sweetshop on her own. But on the way she is kidnapped. Mary must use all her ingenuity to find a way of escaping - and proving to everyone just how capable she is, even without being able to see.

Echo Express 1 (PDF)

Echo Express is a Key Stage 3 course in two stages, especially designed for middle to higher ability students starting German as a Foundation subject. The course covers the QCA scheme of work. In year 8 pupils can be assessed at National Curriculum levels 1 to 5. nbsp;

Crash

Drama am dri chymeriad 15 oed. Mae Els yn cael pob gofal a chariad gan ei rhieni, ond mae'n ysu am ryddid a bywyd mwy cynhyrfus. Mae Wes yn bwy bywyd annibynnol, heb na gofal na chariad gan ei rieni. Ar ôl i Els a Wes ddisgyn mewn cariad, mae bywydau'r ddau yn newid yn gyflym iawn. [A play about three 15 year-olds. Els gets a lot of care and love from her parents, but she yearns for some freedom and a more exciting life. Wes live and independent life, without any care of love from his parents. When Els and Wes fall in love, their lives change very quickly.] Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

MyMaths for Key Stage 3: Student Book (PDF)

MyMaths for Key Stage 3 is a new course that works with MyMaths to deliver the new KS3 curriculum.nbsp; This student book is for lower ability students embarking on Key Stage 3, and allows them to build secure foundations based on Upper Key Stage 2 principles. Its emphasis on gradual but visible progression and visual engagement, combined with a focus on fluency, reasoning and problem-solving, makes this book an essential resource in your Key Stage 3 maths delivery. The features My Summary, My Review, My Practice and My Assessment provide a clear emphasis on students' appreciation of their own attainment, and engaging case studies show how maths is relevant to the students' world.

MyMaths for Key Stage 3: Student Book (PDF)

MyMaths for Key Stage 3 is the new course that works with MyMaths to deliver the new curriculum. This student book is for lower ability students moving through Key Stage 3, and allows them to build on knowledge acquired earlier in the key stage. Its emphasis on gradual but visible progression and visual engagement, combined with a focus on fluency, reasoning and problem-solving, makes this book an essential resource in your Key Stage 3 maths delivery. The features My Summary, My Review, My Practice and My Assessment all provide a clear emphasis on students' appreciation of their own attainment, and engaging case studies show how maths is relevant to the students' world.

MyMaths for Key Stage 3: Student Book (PDF)

MyMaths for Key Stage 3 is the new course that works with MyMaths to fully deliver the new curriculum. This student book is for lower ability students nearing the end of Key Stage 3, and allows them to prepare for GCSE or other Key Stage 4 qualifications. The features My Summary, My Review, My Practice and My Assessment all provide a clear emphasis on students' appreciation of their own attainment, and engaging case studies show how maths is relevant to the students' world.

Boz a Sleimi (Cyfres yr Arddegau)

Nofel gyfoes am fachgen yn ei arddegau yn cael ei fwlio o fewn a thu allan i'r ysgol, ond yn dysgu dod i delerau â'i sefyllfa wrth i deyrnas y bwli ddatgymalu; i ddarllenwyr 10-13 oed. [A modern novel about a teenage boy who is bullied within and outside school, but who learns to cope with his situation while the bully's kingdom crumbles; for 10-13 year-old readers.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.