This is a Ppt presentation about St Patrick’s Day - who he was, some of the myths around him, where the day is celebrated and why

This assembly deals with the history behind St George (as well as the myth), looking at his roots far from England, who venerates him and how he came to be patron saint of England. It also looks at what he stands for; he was chosen as representing the knightly ideals, e.g. bravery and integrity and in religious terms as a Christian martyr, represents holding firm to his beliefs.

This adaptable PowerPoint can be used as an assembly or complete lesson to discuss Fairtrade, the 2023 theme and gauge understanding through an introductory and plenary quiz. Links to duplicate the quizzes are in the Teaching Notes. There are optional opportunities to engage in discussion or insert video links, depending on time and the purpose of your presentation. This now includes an updated 2024 version of the lesson, keeping some of the slides from 2023 and looking at the 30th anniversary in 2024.

This is a 5 part resource of 5-10 minute PowerPoint presentations discussing Cornell Notes, Interleaving, Pomodoro Technique, Planning is Key and Revision Techniques. Ideal for tutor time or as part of an assembly, these presentations also include further reading to back up the theory and support you in supporting your sixth formers to adapt to the demands of level 3 courses and reach their full potential.

This presentation comes with a preliminary quiz on Forms to get students thinking (link to duplicate is in the teaching notes). The presentation includes discussion points so please go through in advance, as you may wish to adapt to your time frame. In addition to further reading , there is a printable exit ticket to ascertain understanding and what ideas have been taken away. While this fits with World Wildlife Day, it could fit at any juncture in your PHSE/Citizenship/Lifeskills programme. This is part of our Our Planet, Our Impact series, so can be purchased as part of a bundle.

This series of 5 presentations follows on from https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bitesize-study-skills-12806253 our first set of Bitesize Study Skills presentations and builds on the techniques visited there, but works as a stand alone set of presentations too. We want our students to do their best and achieve their full potential, but how much time do we spend teaching them how to study and get the most from their lessons, note-taking and revision? This resource uses up to date research to help you to support your students to adopt the best strategies for study and revision.

For Pi Day, this adaptable powerpoint lesson highlights the reasons for Pi Day, while also raising awareness of maths in our everyday lives, including in careers. The teaching notes include a link to a brief introductory quiz on Forms and the presentation includes opportunities for discussion and optional video links.

This assembly looks at the history of Mother’s Day, the religious and secular significance. It also recognises that not all families are the same and that the care givers may not be the mother, or that date may bring memories of a loved one who has died. The message is one of showing appreciation, on Mother’s Day and every day.

Support your students and sixth form/college teachers to kick off sixth form with strong organisational habits. Use this pack to set the tone for all departments to set out expectations and help students to step up to sixth form. This pack is also available as part of our Sixth Form Induction Pack. This pack includes, PowerPoint which can be adapted to any subject setting out expectations for organisation, a front of folder guide to How to Study, tips and Reminders and an editable front of folder Organisation Guide, including an index, guidance on how to use it and table for regular folder checks, as well as a Cornell Notes template sheet.

This presentation could be used as a starter during Women’s History Month, as examples of resilience, in Science, Music or English to exemplify what is possible. It outlines the contribution and legacy of the Curie family, in particular focusing on Marie Curie and her daughters. Marie Curie is a name known to most, but her 2 daughters and their spouses created their own body of work and lasting achievement.

This assembly highlights this year’s theme of Anxiety, how it can affect anyone and everyone, but also looking at supporting and understanding those whose circumstances mean they are more vulnerable to feelings of anxiety. It looks at how you can cope with anxiety and where to seek help if you have ongoing problems with anxiety. It will also be part of a bundle with other resources looking at situations where stress and anxiety are more prevalent, such as when facing disappointment, or in the face of exams, and areas of our lives we can work on to help improve our mental health, such as sleep, friendship and acts of kindness.

This lesson is designed with International Day of Families in mind, but raises questions and includes discussion points which would fit any discussion of families, so is easily adapted to fit with PHSE/RSE/Lifeskills topics. The Teaching Notes include a link to duplicate a preliminary quiz on Forms to get students thinking about some of the issues to be discussed. The presentaiton includes links to optional videos, with timings so you can decide which to include (or use later for a follow-up). The plenary allows you to review what has been discussed. The final slide includes links to further reading.

We want to prepare our students to make responsible, considered choices in the future and this Earth Day lesson includes a presentation with discussion points, optional videos and lots of food for thought. The lesson is wholly adaptable and could easily be adapted to an environment lesson and discussion for anytime in the PHSE/Citizenship/Life Skills programme. The teaching notes include a link to duplicate a preliminary quiz to get students thinking about their current green credentials. The pack also includes a follow-up worksheet, which could be used after the lesson to underline the issues - it links to a newspaper article on plastic waste and has some questions to complete from the article. Please take a look at the other resources in our TES shop, many designed for awareness days or PHSE courses to support you and your students. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SFVirtualTutor

‘Off the peg’ presentation that could be used as an assembly or a lesson about Martin Luther King Day (17 January 2023). Pre-session quiz and exit ticket quiz included to measure students’ learning and power-point presentation with detailed teacher notes. Designed for sixth formers but also suitable for younger years. Can be adapted for your own needs.

This session is ideal for a post-16 assembly but could also be used as a lesson (PSHE/ PD/ tutor time/ history, as a Holocaust intro). It explores the Holocaust via the implications of prejudice and discrimination and from the perspective of ‘ordinary people’ (this year’s theme for Holocaust Memorial Day). It could be delivered around HMD but also could be used as Holocaust education at another time of year. This resource was designed for sixth form students but is also suitable for younger years. The pack includes an adaptable power-point including optional discussion points and detailed notes for the presenter. There are also teacher notes and a pre-session and post-session quiz to enable you to measure students’ understanding.

This is a presentation put together from the most up to date guidance and the UCAS webinar 30 March 2023. It outlines what should be included in each section and some of the information from questions asked at the webinar.