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IGCSE: When it Happens by Margaret Atwood

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  Plot Summary of When It Happens by Margaret Atwood When It Happens is a post-apocalyptic short story set in a remote rural area after society has collapsed due to war, disease, and environmental destruction. The story is narrated by Mrs. Burridge, a middle-aged woman who lives on a farm with her husband, Mr. Burridge. The couple has adapted to life in isolation. They grow their own food, raise animals, and avoid contact with outsiders. Mrs. Burridge constantly worries about the possibility of strangers arriving and threatening their safety. Her husband believes that one day people from the cities will come looking for food and shelter. The title refers to the anticipated moment when "it" finally happens—the arrival of outsiders. Mrs. Burridge lives in fear of this event, imagining the dangers and violence it might bring. At the end of the story, her fears seem justified when a group of strangers appears on the horizon, suggesting that their peaceful existence may soon be d...
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Songs By George Szirtes

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  Songs By George Szirtes F or Helen Suzman Nothing happens until something does.  Everything remains just as it was And all you hear is the distant buzz Of nothing happening until something does. A lot of small hands in a monstrous hall can make the air vibrate and even shake the wall; a voice can break a plate or glass, and one pale feather tip the balance on a sinking ship. It’s the very same tune that has been sung time and again by those whose heavy fate has hung on the weight that they oppose, the weight by which are crushed the broken voices of the hushed. But give certain people a place to stand a lever, a fulcrum, a weight, however small the hand the object however great, it is possible to prove that even Earth may be made to move. Nothing happens until something does, and hands, however small,  fill the air so the buzz of the broken fills the hall as levers and fulcrums shift and the heart, like a weight, begins to lift. Nothing happens until something does. Eve...
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The Woman's Rose by Oliver Schreiner: A Short Story

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  Plot Summary of 'The Woman's Rose' by Olive Schreiner The Woman's Rose is a short story by Olive Schreiner that explores female friendship, jealousy, compassion, and emotional maturity. INTRODUCTION The narrator describes a small carved box containing treasured keepsakes, including a dried white rose. The rose reminds her of a remarkable experience from her youth and restores her faith in human kindness. ARRIVAL IN THE TOWN As a young girl, the narrator visits a remote South African town. Before her arrival, a beautiful fair-haired young woman was the centre of attention. The men admired her greatly and competed for her attention. When the narrator arrives, the men's attention shifts to her. They praise her beauty and seek her company, causing the fair-haired girl to be neglected and forgotten. GROWING EMOTIONAL CONFLICT The narrator enjoys the attention but gradually feels uncomfortable. She realises that the men's behaviour is unfair to the fair-haired girl...
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Blozzom Everyday School Year Plan By Dinzei Maureen Blozzom

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  2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION SCHOOL YEAR PLAN FOR BLOZZOM EVERYDAY SCHOOLS  SCHOOL PROFILE This academic plan is designed for a school operating: • Day School • Boarding School • Online School • Adult Education School Classes Covered • Creche • Nursery • Primary School • Secondary School • Adult School • Examination Classes Curriculum • British Curriculum • Nigerian Curriculum ACADEMIC YEAR OVERVIEW First Term Resumption Date: Monday, 7th September 2026 Mid-Term Break: Thursday, 29th October – Friday, 30th October 2026 Closing Date: Friday, 11th December 2026 Second Term Resumption Date: Monday, 11th January 2027 Mid-Term Break: Thursday, 18th February – Friday, 19th February 2027 Closing Date: Friday, 26th March 2027 Third Term Resumption Date: Monday, 19th April 2027 Mid-Term Break: Thursday, 27th May – Friday, 28th May 2027 Closing Date: Friday, 30th July 2027 CRECHE SECTION Focus Areas : • Sensory development • Communication skills • Social interaction • Fine motor develop...
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Blozzom Everyday Skill Acquisition For Kids and Teens By: Dinzei Maureen Blozzom

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  Blozzom Everyday Skill Acquisition Training Programme of Events 1. Opening Prayer 2. Introduction of special guests (the kids) 3. Welcome Address 4. Ice-breaker/games 5. The training proper on Book Writing  6. Kahoot game show 7. Practical section on Video Editing and Logo design 8. Year Book Lunch 9. Presentation of Certificates  10. Announcement 11. Closing Prayer Welcome Address for the Blozzom Everyday Institute's Kids and Teens Skill Acquisition Program Good day, distinguished parents, invited guests, our wonderful children and teens. Happy Children’s Day to you all! On behalf of Blozzom Everyday Institute, I warmly welcome everyone to this exciting and educational training programme on Graphics Design and Digital Skills for children and teenagers. Today is a special day set aside to celebrate children, their talents, creativity, and bright future. At Blozzom Everyday Institute, we believe that every child carries greatness inside them. This training is organize...
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