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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
SARAH VINE: Why is 16 too young for voting? Ask a brain scientist...
As the mother of two young adults (22 and 20), I am tentatively enjoying some early fruit of my parental labours. My daughter has just graduated with a first from Manchester (shameless mum-brag, guilty as charged), and my son is gainfully employed over the summer holidays in a job that not only gets him out of the house but also keeps him fit and fed (he's a busser in a restaurant). But the news last week that our glorious leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has followed through on his electoral threat to lower the voting age to 16 has rather dampened my mood. It is, quite simply, the height of idiocy. As any Year 11 teacher will tell you, most 16-year-olds aren't fit to tuck their own shirt in, let alone participate in the democratic process.
Times
7 days ago
- General
- Times
Think GCSEs are hard? Try a hot teen summer
That old adage about parenting — that the challenges get bigger as our kids age — it's true. If you thought the baby stage was tough, just wait until they finish Year 11. Because although we parents are well versed in GCSE stress, few of us are prepared for what comes next. Trust me when I say GCSEs are the easy bit. During exams I was bowled over as my son and his peers demonstrated deep wells of resilience, motivation and hard work. Alas, this new-found maturity evaporated the moment the invigilator called time on the final GCSE. After all that effort, there's a feeling among his circle that they're owed the best summer of their lives. This translates as two and a half months of unbridled hedonism, where my parental control is limited to tracking him on the Find My app. Like the feisty neighbourhood ginger tom, he has covered a surprising amount of territory in our corner of London, and at all hours too. But at least knowing where he is gives me a degree of security.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red carpet send-off as Tipton students celebrate end of school
A SCHOOL prom brought a touch of glamour to the end of an emotional week of celebrations. Gospel Oak School in Tipton gave its Year 11 students a heartfelt send-off, marking the end of their secondary school journey with a series of special events. Stephen Brownlow, principal at Gospel Oak School, said: "This exceptional year group has truly raised the bar and leaves behind a strong legacy. "We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the positive impact they have had on our school community. "We wish all our Year 11 students the very best of luck with the next steps of their journeys, and look forward to welcoming many of them back to Gospel Oak in September as they begin the next chapter of their journey in our sixth form." The farewell began with students adding their handprints to a commemorative canvas. The artwork will become a tradition for future Year 11 cohorts. A leavers' assembly, led by Year 11 team lead Mr Wilson and assistant team lead Mr Minton, featured mocktails and pizza, a dance performance by the Year 11 dance group, and a trip down memory lane with stories, photos and videos. Several students received special awards such as Most likely to become Prime Minister and Most likely to win Olympic Gold, while staff delivered speeches full of humour and reflection. A surprise guard of honour saw the entire school gather to clap and cheer as the Year 11s made their final walk through the gates. Students then spent time signing shirts and taking photos with friends and teachers. The celebrations culminated in a prom night at the Black Country Living Museum on Thursday, June 26. Students arrived in style, walking the red carpet and posing for photographs before enjoying an evening of dancing and fun. The school will reunite with the Class of 2025 on GCSE results day in August.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- BBC News
Isle of Man after-prom parties cancelled after teenager's stabbing
A range of school pupils' after-prom parties have been cancelled by parents amid safety concerns following the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy last over the events, which see students continue celebrations late into the night, came following the death of Christopher McBurnie in Ramsey on 29 May with another teenage boy later charged with his murder.A government spokesman said it was aware queries around safety had been raised by parents. However, Isle of Man Constabulary said it was not aware of any specific threats and did not advise that any events should be cancelled. "Police take any threats of violence seriously and are actively investigating allegations of retribution in connection with the death in Ramsey, which has led to arrests," a spokesman said. 'Public safety' The force said it was informed that four after-prom parties, which can be held at homes or rented venues, were called secondary schools were involved in the planning of Year 11 proms, after-parties are independent events, usually organised by parents, with no formal involvement of teachers or of Man Constabulary said it "remains focussed on ensuring public safety and conducting a thorough and respectful investigation". The force has urged any members of the public who receive threats, or know of anyone who has, to contact the constabulary or the CrimeStoppers into the death of Christopher McBurnie were contuining, it said, and officers have passed on their "thanks the public for its continued cooperation and understanding". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
From the drunk girl who knocked her own front teeth out to the father searching the garden bushes with a torch for couples having sex... One teenage girl's hair-raising revelations about post-GCSE party season
As the youngest of four children, and the last teenager still living at home, I know for a fact there is an annual event my mum dreads more than anything else. It's the 'End of GCSEs House Party', where clueless parents stupidly allow their 15 or 16-year-old Year 11 to invite a 'few' friends over to celebrate.
