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Having children changes everything – even your tax planning.
Whether you're a new parent or you're in the busy middle years of raising kids, it's important to understand tax issues so you can plan ahead.
Here are some tax issues, from Adoption to Zoo memberships, which may affect you as a new parent:
Adoption Credit
The adoption credit is quite amazing.
Unlike most credits, which only return a portion of your expenses, the adoption credit refunds your adoption expenses on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
You may get a credit for up to $13,190 in 2014.
If your modified adjusted gross income in 2014 is over $197,880, your credit is reduced. If it's $237,880 or more, you won't qualify for this credit.
Babysitting and child care
If you pay someone to take care of your child while you work or look for work, you may qualify for a credit of up to 35% of the first $3,000 you pay them.
For two or more children, the credit may be as much as 35% of up to $6,000 in expenses.
If your income is over $15,000, the percentage used to calculate the credit is reduced. If your income is between $15,000 and $17,000, the credit is 34% of your expenses, if you qualify.
If your adjusted gross income is over $43,000, the percentage is 20% of expenses. You can take this credit until your child reaches age 13.
Child Credit
It doesn't matter if the baby comes in January or December – if you have a new child during the tax year, you may be able to claim a $1,000 child tax credit.
You can take this credit every year until your dependent son or daughter turns 17.
The credit phases out at higher income levels – expect a lower credit if your adjusted gross income is $75,000 or higher ($110,000 if filing jointly).
If you are in the lower tax brackets (use this calculator to find out which tax bracket you are in), the credit is refundable.
This means you may get a refund even if the credit exceeds your income tax liability for the year.
Dependency Exemption
Every child you can claim as a dependent reduces your taxable income by $3,950 in 2014.
That will save you almost another $1,000 if you're in the 25% bracket.
Again, it doesn't matter when your child was born during the year.
Earned Income Credit
It's possible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, without children, but it's more difficult.
If you file a joint return with no children, the credit phases out completely when your income exceeds $20,020 in 2014.
If you have just one child, however, you can earn $43,941 in 2014 on a joint return. The income limits are higher with two children, or with three or more children.
Filing Status
If you're single, you generally used the Single filing status.
However, if you pay more than half the cost of maintaining a household in which your qualifying child lives, you may be able to use the Head of Household filing status.
You may be able to use the Head of Household filing status even if the child's other parent claims the dependency exemption. You generally pay less tax by using this status than by filing as Single.
Higher Education Savings Plans
The sooner you start thinking about the cost of higher education, the easier your savings plan will be.
Start looking into Section 529 state education savings plans.
You won't get a tax deduction when you contribute to them, but the plan grows tax free, and your child can make qualified withdrawals tax free.
You may get a state tax deduction when you contribute – check with your state. You, not your child, stays in control of a 529 plan, and there are no income restrictions.
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are another way to save for college. An ESA is opened in a child's name. If you use this plan, you'd better start early. No more than $2,000 can be deposited to an ESA in one year.
IRAs for Kids
Retirement planning for youngsters? It's not crazy, after all. Tweet this
If you look at how well even modest investments can fare, given enough years, you might wish you had put some of your babysitting and lawn mowing money into retirements accounts, too.
Furthermore, the money doesn't have to actually come from the child's earned income. The contributions can come from you or Grandma, just as long as it's no more than $5,500 per year or the child's earned income, whichever is less.
Kiddie Tax
If you're in a high tax bracket (use this calculator to find out which tax bracket you are in), you may have noticed that if your child were to file a return, his tax bracket would be much, much lower.
All you have to do is transfer income-producing assets to Junior, and let him rake in the income and pay tax at his lower rate.
Sounds good, right?
Unfortunately, that's been tried.
As a result, we have the so-called kiddie tax. After the first $1,000 of a child's unearned income (interest, dividends, and so on), the child pays tax on the next $1,000 at the child's own rate.
If he or she has more unearned income, it's taxed at your rate. A "child" for the kiddie tax remains a child until age 19, or 24 if he or she is a dependent and full-time student.
Reimbursements for Child Care
Instead of taking the Child and Dependent Care Credit, you may be able to use a reimbursement account at work.
If this plan is available to you, you or your employer may be able to contribute up to $5,000 a year into this account and use it for child care expenses.
The money you put into this account escapes both Social Security and income tax, potentially saving you more money than you would gain by claiming the child care credit.
This type of plan is also referred to as a dependent care benefit plan.
Social Security Numbers
People used to wait until they needed a Social Security number before they applied for one. That could be years down the road.
All that has changed.
Now, you should apply for a Social Security number as soon as your child is born, or you cannot claim him or her as a dependent on your tax return. If you try, you could face a fine from the IRS. Tweet this
Withholding Adjustments
Having a child can help you save on income tax.
Why wait until you file your return next year to start getting a bigger paycheck? Adjust your withholding to have less tax withheld?
Use TaxACT to estimate the correct amount of tax you should be having withheld and prepare a new Form W-4 to take to your employer.
Zoo, Museum, and Other Memberships
During the child raising years, you may visit the zoo, the aquarium, and other fun places more often than you ever imagined.
Not only are annual passes usually a great deal – and an easy bypass of those long ticket lines – but part of your membership pass may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
The organization can tell you how much, if any, of your pass counts as a deduction.


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Lara was very excited when the train first arrived and eager to get it out of the packaging (mercifully only a cardboard tray and a piece of plasic film - hurrah!). She played with it as a train for a little while, pushing it along the floor making the requisite noises etc, and then began giving some of her dolls and soft toys a ride.
After a while she decided to start taking the differently shaped pieces off and re-arranging them, and she told me about some of the shapes she knew the names of and all the colours. However, after about ten minutes she was no longer interested and went off to do something else.
We took the train on holiday with us for Sophia to play with, and she was occupied with it for quite some time. She really enjoys taking the different wooden pieces off to explore with hands and mouth, knocking them together, and throwing them to see how far she can stretch to reach them.
Although I hesitate to say Lara's use of it is finished, as it does still come into service as a ride on train for her toys, and I suspect the shapes will be useful for exploration and discussion as we progress in our home education adventures.
Personally, I would recommend the Melissa & Doug Stacking Train as a first birthday present, since it is a very attractive, tactile wooden toy which would entertain a baby from about 9 months on, and also grow with a child for different use as they develop.
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Having visted Manzanillo a few times we wanted a month long stay and were induced by an advertisement in CARP Magazine to try Long Stay Vacations through Uniglobe Plus Travel in Toronto. We booked a month long stay at Olas Altas in Manzanillo. On arrival we were shocked to find the suite dirty, no toilet seats, shower doors falling off, burnt lamp shades, mold in the showers, leaky plumbing and doors that would not fasten rendering the suite completely unsafe.
We complained and were provided with a different suite in another of their properties in Manzanillo. This place was a little cleaner but it was dangerous which should have been obvious from the black soot on the ceiling. This was from a faulty water heater which actually blew up during our stay. There were noisy parties going on at all hours of the night and a car which revved up its engine at 5.00 a.m. every morning. The suite was abominably hot due to hot water pipes running under the floor. The swimming pool overlooked a run down open yard in which all the dirty sheets and towels were piled in the open waiting to be laundered on site in a small shed adjoining the yard.
The only saving graces from this horrible vacation were the friendly people we met at the hotel and some of the staff people who did at least try to make things better for us.
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Tinder conversations should be simple, yet stimulating, and serve get her warm enough to want to share her Facebook. This should be achieved within 7-15 exchanges including the openers. Save the deeper rapport building for when you have her on Facebook (see next), Tinder conversations should remain superficial. Keep her wanting more and do not act like you are taking the interaction too seriously.
Here you can start to be yourself, but this needs to be an optimal version. You must respect the Sweetheart Principle, Conversational Value indicators and Temperature Theory (core eBook concepts). Even though you are finally in a proper conversation, warm her up gradually. This means, do not ask too much from her too quickly, or she risks cooling down or falling silent.
Here are some questions to help fill your Tinder conversations:
Yes/No questions for Tinder Conversations
The lowest investment questions are of the "Yes/No" variety. This being said, generally avoid Yes/No questions because they slow down Tinder conversations. The girl will answer, but might not ask a follow up, leaving you running on empty. It is much wiser to ask questions that will require proper answers.
The only time such questions will actually help the Tinder conversations along is when you are guessing something about her. This is most effective when you are guessing something a little far-fetched, that way if you are right you gain value, and if you are wrong it will be funny and she will correct you. To come up with these, use her photos or other info, and be creative.
Fun Questions
Once you feel she is engaged, move on to some of the more stimulating questions. Here she will have to invest some time to answer, but she will be motivated so long as the questions are fun and original.
"How's your luck on Tinder so far?"
This can spiral into all sorts of entertaining conversations. Do not ask specifically if she has met anyone else yet. Just joke about the other guys on the app and the superficiality the entire concept. When she asks you about your success so far, just say you started not long ago, but you find it fun. Do not say you have met anyone through Tinder.
"How do you know [friend or interest in common]"
Will only work if you have a common friend or a rare interest in common.
"Any cool plans for the weekend?"
This is purely conversational, abstain from trying to plan anything with her except as a joke. Remember, you are much better off getting a one-on-one date, but planning this should not happen during Tinder conversations. You should wait until you have her on Facebook.
"What are you up to right now (other than swiping like mad)? "
This will enable you to gage if she is usually busy on evenings.
"What's the weirdest thing you've seen on tinder so far? "
Have something funny in reserve in case she asks you. Ideally, something value-increasing like a girl harassing you for sex.
Build a Fantasy (if you have not already)
Fantasies are powerful openers, but also a great conversational tool. In fact, it is often easier to escalate into a fantasy from information she gives you in Tinder conversations. If she plays along, realize that your conversation is at a peak and you should be eying the Facebook close very soon.
Now that you are having an entertaining and casual conversation, reach a peek and ask for her Facebook. Dr. Stinson and I have developed a technique that gets her Facebook 95% of the time! Unfortunately, if all our readers start using it, girls will soon catch on. So this technique is only available for those who go pro by making the small investment in our "Tinder for Experts" eBook.
Getting her Facebook is the critical step to end Tinder conversations . You have a much higher chance of meeting her once you are both "friends". You can also make sure she is not fooling you with her Tinder photos. But she's not yours yet! You need to have good Facebook Game to convince her to meet you for a date or (if you are really a pro) to send you naughty photos.
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Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
University of South Carolina in South Carolina
|Open until filled
|Date Posted
|March 17, 2017
|Commensurate with experience
|Employment Type
The director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of South Carolina promotes a positive profile of the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life by providing overall advisement, training, and support to recognized social fraternities and sororities at the University of South Carolina. This position will report to the associate vice president and will serve as key member of the student life leadership team. This newly established leadership position has been formed as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen and revitalize the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, emphasizing its proud tradition of scholarship, service, leadership, and friendship.
In collaboration with senior administrators in the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, alumni (chapter advisors, volunteers, and members), and student leaders, the director will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan, goals, and measurable outcomes that will support the transformation of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life into a national model system. In leading this change process, the director will be instrumental in shaping a fraternity and sorority master plan that encompasses current and future chapter facilities and addressing the leadership development, facilities priorities, and other educational, community building, and risk management programming needs of Greek organizations. The director oversees the strategic operation and management of the Greek Activity Center (set to open in 2019), which includes, but is not limited to the application of related fees and anticipating resource allocation for the future.
Additionally, the director serves as an advocate and champion for Greek life on campus; collaborates with student life, academic, university police, and Title IX colleagues on a variety of initiatives, including programming, prevention, and reporting; facilitates cooperative relationships between Greek organizations, national chapters; supports fraternity and sorority life governance; and ensures compliance with University, as well as local and national chapter standards of conduct, recruitment, accountability, and recognition, as well as applicable municipal, state, and federal laws, of all USC-affiliated Greek organizations.
The director oversees an office currently consisting of five full time professional staff and 20 Greek Village property managers. Three additional staff members will be added when the position of director is filled. The director also manages a budget of over $1 million dollars.
Additional duties and responsibilities of the director include:
- Make recommendations regarding the development or modification of existing campus goals and policies regarding Greek organizations;
- Establish priorities and guidelines for program development;
- Assist in establishing and/or maintaining the position of the fraternity and sorority community within the collegial environment by ensuring their understanding and compliance with all University policies, the USC Student Conduct Code, the fraternity and sorority life governance guidelines, as well as municipal, state, and federal laws;
- Provide positive guidance and mentoring for student members of the fraternity and sorority community by assisting in the orientation of advisors;
- Manage financial resources, within budget limits, in accordance with University guidelines and under the guidance and supervision of the associate vice president by planning, developing, and monitoring the departmental budget;
- Work with Greek student organizations and national chapters to create and maintain accurate and comprehensive records of Greek membership and participation on campus;
- Ensure that the goals and objectives of Fraternity & Sorority Life and its programs are included in the annual strategic planning process;
- Design and implement assessment mechanisms that evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services offered by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life;
- Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or
Characteristics of the Successful Candidate
A master's degree and a minimum of seven or more years of progressive, professional leadership experience with social Greek letter organizations are required. A doctorate degree in student development, higher education administration, or related field is preferred. Familiarity with best practices and resources regarding the support and development of Greek chapters, including multicultural organizations; a track record of creative and effective leadership training/programming directed to students, as well as alumni advisers and volunteers; and a collaborative management approach are essential to success.
Knowledge of risk management and prevention strategies; the personal fortitude needed to navigate large, complex institutional environments; and a demonstrated ability to lead change are additional desired capabilities. Excellent organizational skills; strong written and oral communication ability; superior relationship-building skills to relate effectively with a wide range of constituents, including students, campus colleagues, alumni, parents, and local community representatives; demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities; and an unwavering commitment to diversity and equity will be important factors in the selection of the director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Must be a respected leader who is highly professional yet approachable; knowledgeable of strategies for promoting responsible alcohol consumption, including social norming techniques/campaigns; understand contemporary higher education issues impacting student communities, including Title IX, substance abuse, sexual violence, and other behaviors leading to significant risk-management concerns; enjoy working with students; maintain a professional decorum in all environments, including on social media; be a change agent; possess a sense of humor.
Sammie Johnston
How To Apply
You can apply for this position online at http://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80475


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Today's hike took us to the Humber Valley Heritage Trail, just north of Bolton. The weather was iffy to say the least, and rain held off until we started the hike. It rained the entire time we were out; four hours, 12 km later; we were wet, tired and very muddy.
BUT....... there were no bugs and the scenery was amazing ! Half way through the hike, there were signs stating the trail was closed. We were about 6 km away from our cars, so..... we the happy hikers we are, were determined we would continue and see what was in store for us, even if we needed to do some bush wacking. On wards we went and happy we did, because if we had turned around and went back to the car, we wouldn't have seen the most amazing scenery we did. Yes, we were wet, our hiking boots soaked through, socks wet and becoming squishy inside and the trail was very slippery in the mud, but we continued on. Because the trail was closed, there were times we thought we were lost, and doubled back to find the blazes, which didn't exist anymore. Our hike leader has an amazing sense of direction and was able to get us back to the car. We found out quickly why the trail was closed - a new by-pass highway ran right through the trail. Still under construction, we were able to walk on it without any traffic and found the trail to continue on.
Was a fun adventure... despite the rain. The rain was actually refreshing !


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1906 -The Vermilion Agricultural Society was formed
First Committees
|A.W. Roseborough, James Common, P.G.Pilkie
|D.B. Winters, W.A. Reid, George Powell
|Other Exhibits:
|H.N. Stephens, Thos. H. Brown, W.E. Sutton, Mrs. P.G. Pilkie, Mrs. Bowtell, Mrs. S. Roseborough
To these men do we owe a debt of gratitude and appreciation for their foresight in realizing the importance of gathering people together in a community exercise to share ideas, and compare and show their achievements in agriculture and home management.
The first fair was held in the East end of town on what was then prairie. People came by horseback, horse and wagon or buggies; many bringing their picnic lunch box packed for the day so neighbor families would enjoy eating together. Others used the town facilities.
There were horses, cattle, pigs and chickens - many shown in their own crates, and a good day was passed.
Later on, the Agricultural Society entered into an agreement with the town and leased land in the West end, where the Fair carried on to this day. Early on, the Fair Parade was instituted for the first day, and at that time, our Parade was made up with a few clowns, the Town horse-drawn fire engine.
My first recollection of the Fair as a child was attending with my Grandfather, R.L. Craig, President of the Society in 1913, wandering around the tents.
Horse racing in some form or another has continually been a major attraction. Sulky race carts were used early as well as horseback. My Dad had the misfortune to have his horse, Jim, crash into a fragile fence and the cart, etc. were quite smashed; thus ended Dad's career as a driver.
Eventually, horse racing gave way to chuck wagon or chariot races. The participants in these races are loud in their praise of the present Society for maintaining such a fine track and having it well fenced.
Early on, the ladies exhibited their finest culinary arts in a two-storey dark building (which is long gone). Famous cooks guarded their recipes with pride.
A baby show was tried as an added attraction, but Fairs are for keeping everyone happy and making friends. This came to a quick end.
The grounds were fenced with a high board fence on the South, West and North ends of the land, and horses and cattle were sheltered there. Cages were used for fowl and temporary stalls for pigs along the south side.
The Midway consisted of a few pony rides, small Merry-GO-Round and a few side shows and fortune tellers.
The Grandstand on opening night had speeches from the visiting dignitaries and others, and then the clowns and any available local talent. The closing night featured a parade of all the prize winning animals of the Fair, as well as the other competitors.
Later, we joined the Western Fair Association and through this organization, by banding together, we bought Midways and grandstand attractions.
Early on, before TV., crowds were happy and content with a few clowns, some high-stepping dancing girls, a high wire act, a magician or some trained dogs, but now, they ask for more and we have the great attraction of the Chuck wagon and Chariot races for everyone to cheer and have friendly bets.
Now the Midway has graduated to terrifying Ferris Wheels, fast-action bumper cars, skill ball games, candy floss, corn on the cob, etc.
The Society has played a leading role in helping Vermilion grow. Early on, their grounds were used for the popular Vermilion Sports Days, when we had as many as five ball diamonds in action at one time, one diamond being in front of the Grandstand.
The grounds were used for a temporary golf course after the first golf course behind the old hospital was sold. One ardent golfer, Art Wiebe, was hit by a golf ball rebounding from the Grandstand. The golf course moved south of town.
The covered Grandstand with little rooms underneath for performers to dress, the secretary's office and executive's office, and the hot and cold booths, gave way in 1979 to our fine new steel Grandstand; all done by local volunteers serving 6400 man hours – the largest project undertaken to date. Here I say, all Directors pay a membership fee of $1.00 per year for the privilege of serving their community, working many hours at work bees and bull sales, fencing, painting and repairing to keep the grounds in such fine shape.
The Society proved a great help in hosting the Seniors Games in 1998, in being available for use for Vermilion's first big school homecoming in 1976 and also the Anniversary homecoming in 1980. Rodeos and Chuck wagon races for the district, circuses, auction sales, 4-H, cattle, horse and sheep sales are all events the Society has assisted with. They've co-operated with the College in making their grounds available for some of their exercises and providing ice in the Stadium for their hockey and formerly for their Rodeos.
Many great Sports Days were held on these grounds with ball teams from far and near.
All of these activities have required better housing and so, cattle, horse, pig and sheep barns in the West have been replaced by fine new buildings in the East, making space for the popular Chuck wagon people in the Northwest. E.M. Stewart, Jack Cross and Bill Sutherland headed a committee to build the Stadium (now called the Agriplex), which was completed in 1961. This building was to be used at the Fair to house and wash cattle, etc. and to provide a much needed concession. The hope of the builders and planners was that this building would serve our town for summer and winter activities, and their hopes have been realized. The curling rink also was built under the auspices of the Society, which instituted and arranged for all of the planning and construction in 1972. That committee was Bob Barr, John Stewart, Jack Cross, Aldous Kent, Gordon Park and Bill Pettigrew. This is now the Ladies Exhibit Hall and School Fair Hall. When this building was completed, the Society had a fine office space. The Butler Building (renamed the Heritage Pavilion) is used for many purposes - horticultural shows, cattle shows, 4-H shows and sales, and auctions.
Moving the College Barn, resettling and painting it was a great job well done, and the building is a continued attraction for old and young. It is now used as a petting barn.
In 1987, the Town demolished the arena that had served well since 1926; then they called for help from the Society. Fortunately, we were able to rise to the occasion with friends and much help. The committee supervising this project was Allen Forbes, Robert Snelgrove, Dave Hughes, and Arnold Olsen. This building is used constantly through the winter, and during the Fair Days, is used for the Beer Gardens. Through all these projects, the Lady Directors have been ready and happy serving the men lunches for their work bees, etc. The addition of the new dining hall in 1989 was very welcome. The day of the old Jitney dances, 3/25¢ or 10¢ each, in the old building along the south fence, is long gone. (no more wet feet standing in the grass, waiting for the next dance). Night revelers now use the recently-built arena which the Society subsidized, to replace the old arena that was demolished. My life have been woven around the Society, beginning with the School Fairs, then operating a Kids' concession of ice cream and candy built against the south fence. I was active with my husband, Elmore M. Stewart, Carl Heckbert, Secretary-Manager for 32 years, and my son, John A. Stewart, who in 1979, worked tirelessly with the Society members and his sons in the construction of our present Grandstand, the rink and also the Butler building.
It has been my pleasure thinking back through many Fairs - the excitement of our great Parades, the Openings, meeting friends from near and far, the final Grand Parade of the livestock that was held earlier, etc. Those great days when town and country gathered together to live, relax and enjoy. It is my hope that with the fine young people you have in this Society that you will continue to "serve others beyond self". God bless!
I am giving Fair books dating back to 1955, ribbons, and a memorial plaque; also a cup which is in the museum and was won by Col. W.C. Craig.
Helen K. Stewart (nee Craig)
April, 1991
Kae Stewart was born in Vermilion, Alberta,
Aug 2 / 1909.


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Tomato Chermoula SaucePublished: December 2001
IngredientsMakes about 2 cups
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 3/4 pounds tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, cum, and paprika and sauté until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, cilantro, and parsley. Cook until tomatoes are juicy, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat, stirring frequently.
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Key Stage 2 SATs. A School Presentation to Parents. Tuesday 23rd February West Lodge Primary School
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1 Key Stage 2 SATs A School Presentation to Parents Tuesday 23rd February 2016
2 Key Stage 2 SATs Changes In 2014/15 a new national curriculum framework was introduced by the government for Years 1, 3, 4 and 5 However, Years 2 and 6 (due to statutory testing) continued to study the previous curriculum for one further year. In 2015/16 children in all years at Key Stage 1 and 2 are expected to now study the new national curriculum. KS1 (Year 2) and KS2 SATs (Year 6) will reflect the new curriculum for the first time this year. The pupils in year 6 this year will be the first pupils to receive the new tests and the first to receive the new style of reporting results.
3 Assessment and Reporting Old national curriculum levels (e.g. Level 3, 4, 5) have now been abolished, as set out in the government guidelines. From 2016, test scores will be reported as scaled scores. This means it is very difficult to compare the assessment of a previous year with the current year. Your child will still be taught with the highest expectations and cover all required elements of the curriculum, similar to previous years. The new curriculum is more rigorous and sets high expectations which all schools have had to work hard to meet since the beginning of last year.
4 What is meant by scaled scores? Scaled Scores It is planned that 100 will always represent the national standard. Each pupil s raw test score will therefore be converted into a score on the scale, either at, above or below 100. The scale will have a lower end point somewhere below 100 and an upper end point above 100. A child who achieves the national standard (a score of 100) will be judged to have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests. In July 2016 for the first publication of test results, each pupil will receive: o A raw score (number of raw marks awarded). o A scaled score in each tested subject. o Confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard.
5 Scaled Score Examples On publication of the test results in July 2016: A child awarded a scaled score of 100 is judged to have met the national standard in the area judged by the test. A child awarded a scaled score of more than 100 is judged to have exceeded the national standard and demonstrated a higher than expected knowledge of the curriculum for their age. A child awarded a scaled score of less than 100 is judged to have not yet met the national standard and performed below expectation for their age.
6 Higher Attaining Pupils Previous Key Stage 2 tests were aimed at children achieving Levels 3-5 (with a national expectation to reach at least Level 4) In the past, additional Level 6 tests were produced for children who demonstrated higher than expected attainment, above Level 5. From this year, there won t be any separate tests for the most able children. Instead, each test will have scope for higher attaining pupils to show their strengths.
7 The Tests Key Stage 2 SATs take place nationally in the week commencing 9th May Statutory tests will be administered in the following subjects: o Reading (60 minutes) o Spelling (approximately 15 minutes) o Punctuation, Vocabulary and Grammar (45 minutes) o Mathematics - Paper 1: Arithmetic (30 minutes) - Paper 2: Reasoning (40 minutes) - Paper 3: Reasoning (40 minutes) All tests are externally marked. Writing will be Teacher Assessed internally, as in recent years.
8 Test Timetable
9 Reading The Reading Test consists of a single test paper with three unrelated reading texts. Children are given 60 minutes in total, which includes reading the texts and answering the questions. A total of 50 marks are available. Questions are designed to assess the comprehension and understanding of a child s reading. Some questions are multiple choice or selected response, others require short answers and some require an extended response or explanation.
10 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar A Spelling test is administered containing 20 words, lasting approximately 15 minutes. A separate test is given on Punctuation, Vocabulary and Grammar This test lasts for 45 minutes and requires short answer questions, including some multiple choice. Marks for these two tests are added together to give a total for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
11 Sample Questions
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13 Mathematics The Mathematics tests have undergone the biggest change this year. Children will sit three tests: Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. Paper 1 is for Arithmetic lasting for 30 minutes, covering calculation methods for all operations, including use of fractions, percentages and decimals. Questions gradually increase in difficulty. Not all children will be expected to access some of the more difficult questions later in the paper. Papers 2 and 3 cover Problem Solving and Reasoning, each lasting for 40 minutes. Pupils will still require calculation skills but will need to answer questions in context and decide what is required to find a solution.
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17 How to Help Your Child First and foremost, support and reassure your child that there is nothing to worry about and they should always just try their best. Praise and encourage! Ensure your child has the best possible attendance at school. Avoid booking appointments during the May SATs week Support your child with any homework tasks. Reading, spelling and arithmetic (e.g. times tables) are always good to practise. Talk to your child about what they have learnt at school and what book(s) they are reading (the character, the plot, their opinion). Make sure your child has a good sleep and healthy breakfast every morning!
18 How to Help Your Child with Reading Listening to your child read can take many forms. First and foremost, focus developing an enjoyment and love of reading. Enjoy stories together reading stories to your child at KS1 and KS2 is equally as important as listening to your child read. Read a little at a time but often, rather than rarely but for long periods of time! Talk about the story before, during and afterwards discuss the plot, the characters, their feelings and actions, how it makes you feel, predict what will happen and encourage your child to have their own opinions. Look up definitions of words together you could use a dictionary, the internet or an app on a phone or tablet. All reading is valuable it doesn t have to be just stories. Reading can involve anything from fiction and non-fiction, poetry, newspapers, magazines, football programmes, TV guides. Visit the local library - it s free!
19 How to Help Your Child with Writing Practise and learn weekly spelling lists make it fun! Encourage opportunities for writing such as letters to family or friends, shopping lists, notes or reminders, stories or poems. Write together be a good role model for writing. Encourage use of a dictionary to check spelling and a thesaurus to find synonyms and expand vocabulary. Allow your child to use a computer for word processing, which will allow for editing and correcting of errors without lots of crossing out. Remember that good readers become good writers! Identify good writing features when reading (e.g. vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation). Show your appreciation: praise and encourage, even for small successes!
20 How to Help Your Child with Maths Play times tables games Play mental maths games including counting in different amounts, forwards and backwards. Encourage opportunities for telling the time. Encourage opportunities for counting coins and money; finding amounts or calculating change when shopping. Look for numbers on street signs, car registrations and anywhere else! Look for examples of 2D and 3D shapes around the home. Identify, weigh or measure quantities and amounts in the kitchen or in recipes. Play games involving numbers or logic, such as dominoes, card games, darts, draughts or chess.
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After the unexpected training, will the brothers succeed in the test and take their leave?
Previously on Destiny of Two,
While they were occasionally taking a sip of their tea cups, Sokka stood up and gave them their first question. "First question, quite a simple one, actually. If a couple of guys were coming close to you and using inappropriate language, what would you do? Intimidate them, engage them or do you ignore them and leave?"
Niro and Psjitu looked at each other and nodded. Niro got up and answered, "Well, we are thinking something more like this: We converse with them for a couple of minutes and make clear that we are not to be trifled with. If they go on, we will use deadly force to save our lives if this is needed. If they are not harmful, we will use force to intimidate them." The three older men got together and argued about the answer. When they were done, Iroh took the word and spoke; "This is a good answer, because it indicates that you do not have the intention to harm these people. We would have agreed to any other answer, if it included not harming these people."
Psjitu was lost in his stream of thoughts. I'm sure this was a warm-up question, I wonder which questions are coming next...
The Spirit World, later that evening
"Well, that was a very interesting question, Sokka," Psjitu sarcastically said while suppressing a large yawn. He had been yawning all evening, because he was bored by the load of questions that were fired at him.
"Okay, you can leave now, it's almost midnight," Sokka sighed and continued to think about the human world. He would give up anything to see his wife and friends again. Well, most of my friends.. Sokka quietly chuckled. Secretly, he was happy that he at least had Aang, one of his best friends. It didn't take long to hear Sokka snoring and he was lying with his head on the table.
The group quickly dissipated as everyone went to their beds. Although the brothers weren't spirits as the guardians, they all needed sleep to let their minds rest and take in everything that happened that previous day.
Psjitu awoke with bright sun rays shining in his eyes, because the window was in front of his face. He groaned, not wanting to get up, simply because he was always in a bad mood in the morning. Even on the prettiest of days, he would still awake groggily. Niro, on the other hand, was genuinely a morning person. He would get some exercise in the morning, take a walk and of course drink a heartbeat-relaxing good cup of tea, which was made by Iroh.
This morning was somehow different. Instead of more groaning and complaining how nice and comfortable his bed was, he quickly got up, got dressed and before he knew, he was sitting at the table drinking a cup of tea. He had seen Aang and Niro sparring while he was walking to the table where a cup of tea would really awake him. He also saw Sokka run with a troubled face past him and discovered that several meters further, Sokka had tripped over a little crutch and he now had a big red spot all over his face. Fortunately, he could still laugh about it, because he was still his old self. Meat and sarcasm still count. Was the thought that was running in his mind. Aside from that other thought..
"Iroh, could I have a word with you in private?" Sokka asked, while trying to hide his expression and failing to do so. There was still a very troubled expression on his face, besides it being red.
"Of course Sokka," Iroh responded, "I assume it has do with the upcoming events?"
"Like you can read my mind." Sokka laughed. Once they had found a secluded spot to continue their conversation and sat down, Iroh continued talking.
"So, what news in the human world?" Iroh inquired.
"Well, I couldn't find out that much, but it seems a problem has arose," Sokka explained.
"What kind of problem are we talking about, Sokka?"
Sokka sighed, "Well, it appears that the kidnappers of our beloved brothers' parents have traveled to the human world. There will be a chance that they will meet and confront Niro and Psjitu with their kidnapping."
"That will eventually happen Sokka, even if we tried to hold them here. It must happen," Iroh responded with a somewhat harsh, but also saddened voice.
"There's no denying it, I know. But that's not the problem." Sokka sighed and Iroh could feel where this was going. "When I was at the spirit portals, I was just in time to see the last one leave. Not before he looked at me though. It sent a shiver down my spine." This intrigued Iroh, because Iroh had experienced that only once in his life.
"I have reached to the conclusion with the evidence I have collected that the kidnappers are shape-shifting spirits. They can take the form of humans, Iroh!" Sokka said with a voice mixed with fear and agony.
"That is awful. We must warn them." As soon as Sokka told him, he had his response ready.
"Agreed, but I must first do some more research before I can be absolutely sure about this," Sokka added.
"Take your time, but please do it as quickly as possible Sokka. But first, what will we tell them?"
Sokka had no idea, that was the only thing that hadn't crossed his mind. Suddenly, a bright idea struck his head. "We will let them contact the current Avatar, Korra."
Iroh responded with a slight hint of joy, "I knew you had it in you Sokka."
"I know myself, Iroh," Sokka added with a chuckle of self-confidence.
They were finally there, the spirit portal of Republic City, made roughly two and a half years ago. They were told to find the current Avatar, Korra, in Republic City by their guardians. They were sitting on a rock overlooking the portal and talking about their past times in the Spirit World. They had already said their goodbyes to Sokka, Iroh and Aang, who told them they would meet again.
As the sun said her goodbyes to the Spirit Realm, the last of the horizon began to sink until the sun would disappear and the brothers knew they would greet her again. They had their backpacks hanging on their sides as they approached the bright yellow portal. They both gulped as they stood only meters away and the distance was closing now.
Finally, they met in front of the portal and looked in each other's eyes. They both saw the determination of themselves to see their mother and father again. After some twenty years without their love, their hearts were aching for their return to a normal life. Their life was far away from a normal life, they knew that for sure.
They both stepped up and took each other's hands. They felt their tight grasp, the strong connection between the brothers. Before they could disappear, they both shared a look behind their previous spot and they saw the three smiles of three men under the yellow and golden rays of the sinking sun, letting the young ones go and explore their lives.
They didn't know how long it would take, but they both remembered Aang's wise words: "Time is an illusion." They concentrated on their thoughts and they opened their eyes and looked around in shock. They experienced their first ever sight of a city and it was huge. "Where should we start looking, Niro?" Psjitu asked, as if Niro knew better...
Author's note
At first, I had no idea I was incorporating shape-shifting in this story, but this gives me at least some more possibilities to develop the plot. It sounds a bit cheesy, but I like the story so far and I wouldn't want it to be anything else.
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Ultimate light whiskey
Super taste amazing
I loved it. Smelled great and,tasted amazing! Pretty much my favourite whiskey. Justva shame the bottle didn't go further!
A very good whisky, but there are certainly better for roughly ?30. Smooth on the way down but has a bitter after taste. Not as easy to drink as it once was.
Dewar's redux, smokey flavor, bold , not my first choice, Oban or Mac Callan , taking 1st and 2nd place.
Absolutely devine
Usually I go for single malts in the 10 to 15 year range for everyday drinking and bought this as my local shop only had Bushmills as the other option on that particular day. I like drinking scotch with ice and this is actually not as bad as I imagined. It's perfectly drinkable although maybe a bit two dimensional. It may have also have some grain spirit in the blend but it's quite subtle and this isn't a total disaster like that Haig Club stuff. It's quite decent for it's price point. I'd highly recommend.
Chivas 12 seems to taste much peatier than a few years back,…… have they changed the process recently?
Sweet creamy beginning but bitter end, nice nose, I feel there are better blends for the price
Smooth, aromatic, a whisky masterpiece.
Enjoying with dark chocolate. Love it a perfect combination. Not too harsh. Would I buy it again. Yes I would
Very nice, light and satisfying
amazing toffee flavour, worth- priceless. main alcoholic hun......
Lovely rather soothing but great not to sharp
Most disgusting Scotch I've ever tasted - and I've tasted some very cheap ones! This is worth about ?2 a bottle based on my experience. Has the same antiseptic taste of stablemate Teachers - except Teachers is a fraction of the price and doesn't claim to be special. Never again will I throw money away on this garbage.
Veri veri nice chivas regal
Just a standard run of the mill blend in my opinion. Pleasant enough but nothing great.
Great drink smooth for a blended scotch
I have been buying this same product for over ten years. The last bottle I bought seemed watered down. Different then ever.
Nicest blended whisky I've tried to date, can actually taste the single malt and slight smokiness. I find the other commercial blendeds, grouse, bells, grants all drinkable but this is actually enjoyable