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Watch the video of the story 'The Ugly Duckling'. Explore how the duckling feels when he doesn't look like the other chicks. Make a finger puppet of a duckling and re-enact the story.

Watch the video clip above about fake news, then read the following article by clicking the Tree Octopus. Write a believable fake news story of your own - you could even film it!

Resources: Tree Octopus article, newspaper template. (Optional - iPads, green screen etc.)

Watch the video of life on the farm. Use farm animals and small bicks/fences to recreate a farm.

Resources: small world farm animals and construction bricks.

Make your own farm out of Lego!

Then, using your model, can you tell an interactive story to the younger pupils?

If you get time, watch this video about challenging stereotypes and avoiding trolling online. How would you tackle these things?

Write a list of achievable good deeds that could be completed by another pupil in the academy.

Can you challenge each other to be the first to complete them all?

You could present this as a list, booklet or website.

Talk about all the things that make you happy. Sing some of your favourite songs and play musical instruments to accompany the songs.

Resources: range of instruments

Set up a high jump outdoors. Start low and challenge the children to have a go. Go for their personal best! Keep trying.

Resources: wooden cane, 2 x wooden blocks

Think of a famous, successful person that has overcome multiple challenges.

Write down the qualities that you admire about them. Are they resilient? Are they confident?

Create an inspirational poster to persuade others to go for their dreams, and challenge themselves outside of their comfort zone.