SHS Modern Studies

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Higher class: some new info on corruption commission investigating Jacob Zuma’s presidency. What could this suggest?

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

South Africa ex-President, Jacob Zuma, requests head of commission investigating corruption during his presidency steps aside over alleged "bias" https://t.co/tHMtY5YzWf

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Thank you Mr Winton! What a star🌟. You’ll be missed loads!!

[Selkirk High School @SelkirkHS]

This week we welcome back Mrs Orr from maternity, replacing Mr Winton in Technologies and Employability.We have been so lucky to have him-a huge thank you for all his hard work at SHS, he made a huge impact on our pupil's learning & helped them to continue to develop their skills

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To S6, your last day has come unexpectedly.
You were my first 1st year at SHS and I've had the privilege of watching you grow into young adults.
Some advice from me and Dr Who (coz you all know I'm a super geek by now!)..
Laugh hard. Run fast. Be kind.
Good Luck!

Miss Swan x

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Higher: judiciarys role in politics (South Africa)
BBC News - South African court clears Cyril Ramaphosa over donation
https://t.co/AXFdn7liU0

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National 5: Causes of Crime - age
BBC News - Scottish courts urged not to jail 'immature' under-25s
https://t.co/Wgdb8CbUIL

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And of course we can’t forget our amazing staff! #PurpleFriday #selkirkhigh #bestschool @selkirkhs @LGBTYS

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What an awesome school! @SelkirkHS respecting equality & individuality #valuesinaction #purplefriday #selkirk #bestjob #beststudents @MissPBusEd1 @LGBTYS

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Higher: health inequality
BBC News - Poorest women's life expectancy declines, finds report https://t.co/cjifAt7XyJ

[Selkirk High School @SelkirkHS]

Selkirk High Staff focusing on Rights Respecting during our inservice day. @shsmods

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Higher:
At least 69 suicides linked to DWP's handling of benefit claims https://t.co/ru57y15xq7

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Higher: Some great stats on poverty in Scotland - especially for assignments!
BBC News - Why poverty is lower in Scotland - in seven charts https://t.co/SAxHyyW6xL

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Higher: Some great charts on poverty - especially for assignments!
BBC News - Why poverty is lower in Scotland - in seven charts https://t.co/SAxHyyW6xL

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Higher: Universal Credit

DWP loses court fight over treatment of severely disabled https://t.co/6DbZBWYBx5

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Good luck to N5 and Higher students sitting Mods prelim tomorrow. Remember.... You can't lose marks, only gain them, so attempt all the questions and read the question carefully.
Remember your highlighters for skills questions.

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Good example for Monday, Higher!

BBC News - Samira Ahmed wins BBC equal pay tribunal
https://t.co/3uVtW27dEM

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Only one of the MANY ways we are using iPads.
Using iMovie and Green Screen to create informative news broadcasts. Best of all...students are teaching ME how to do this. Great job folks!! Here’s a snippet. #iaminspirelearning @vbshsclpl

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Higher, great info on electoral systems tgo with Tuesdays handout. https://t.co/NYmI9jt2Os

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Higher: South Africa. Poor standards in schools
BBC News - South African court grants damages over boy's latrine death
https://t.co/lFS610oVQL

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Higher - some good info on Parliament here

BBC News - Election 2019: Britain's most diverse Parliament https://t.co/D9QbhvteRx

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Higher: Gender inequality. The UK has slipped down the rankings. What does that tell us?
The gender gap is on course to close.... in 99 years https://t.co/8bySkPs2ql