CURRENT WEEK The News Quiz October 19th - November 9th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
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CURRENT WEEK The News Quiz October 19th - November 9th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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Finally at the end of half term 1 of the 2026-2027 school year!!??!! Here in the North West we have a two-week half term, so the next quiz will be uploaded November 9th :) 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, political and record-breaking emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premier League update, flying car, Patient Zero at one, riots, birthday bear is 100, Ghosts at one, PM vows to end 'rip off' charges, probe for moon samples, loud music on buses, skateboard speed record!!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz 20th - 27th April 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
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The News Quiz 20th - 27th April 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, at the start ofthe SUmmer term??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premiership surprises, tsunami warnings, epic fossil find, cinema movie dominates, an Earthset, mobile phone companies chart, an animal is not dead, The Art of Loving, milions of creatures escape, robots vs humans, Coachella and Avengers!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :) Tes paid licence
The News Quiz October 12th - 19th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
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The News Quiz October 12th - 19th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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Approaching the end of half term 1 of the 2026-2027 school year!!??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, political and record-breaking emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - City face boos, shirt sells for $14m, Stop the Wedding, animal-themed items, supermarket cyber-attack, Songs from the Wedding Cake, Singapore GP, veg growing championship, character championship, Tree of teh Year, mega-movie flop and politician tackles difficult issues!!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz 16th - 23rd March 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
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The News Quiz 16th - 23rd March 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, halfway through March 2026, the bulbs are sprouting the sap is rising and the GCSE pressures will never let up! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premier League gap widens, illness outbreak, Saint’s Day, oil tankers held up, Marvel fans get excited, youngest Prem scorer ever, Chinese GP action, moon dirt used for food, holiday makers hastily rebook, 75th birthday, Oscars and billionaire sued?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz May 11th - 18th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
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The News Quiz May 11th - 18th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, at the start of the Summer term!!??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, political and record-breaking emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again -Prem nears the end, airline cancel flights, SATS week, annual speech, politician will not go, music annual event, hotels introduce new rules, an unusual dress, stores raise prices, drone deliveries, musician sues and an incredible birthday!!?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz May 18th - June 1st 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
mikedean

The News Quiz May 18th - June 1st 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, at the end of half term 5!!??!! We have a half-term break here in the North West, so this one covers up to June 1st. 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, political and record-breaking emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Prem winners, New York bulldozes vehicles, China visit, prices soar, epic garden designs, Lego’s Travelling Bricks, wildlife photo award, queues for new tech, disease on the rise, dangerous car loading, musician’s tax rebate and more football news!!?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz 9th - 16th March 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
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The News Quiz 9th - 16th March 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, halfway through March 2026, the bulbs are sprouting the sap is rising and the GCSE pressures will never let up! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - F1 begins again, prices rise, The Mountain at one, wildlife photo comp, telephone anniversary, Premier League nears end, Crufts, new qualifications, theatre awards, MPs vote, new album and middle east tensions?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz 2nd - 9th March 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
mikedean

The News Quiz 2nd - 9th March 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are,at the beginning of March 2026, the bulbs are sprouting the sap is rising and the GCSE pressures will never let up! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - league leaders hold on, Middle East war, Fashion Week, 30th anniversary of franchise, social media consultation, restaurant tracks friendliness, Actor Awards, full moon, Brit Awards, Elimination Chamber, more Brit Awards and superhero props sale ?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz 27th April - May 4th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
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The News Quiz 27th April - May 4th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, at the start ofthe SUmmer term??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premiership coming to an end and it’s tight at the top, King & Queen visit, Drop Dead at one, BP profits, British species comeback, record run, giant octopus, game show winner, musician biopic released, council bin strike, boxing comebacks and musician copyright!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz June 15th - 22nd 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
mikedean

The News Quiz June 15th - 22nd 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, at the beginning of half term 6!!??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, political and record-breaking emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - England begin their World Cup journey, social media mega-announcement, Trump announces peace deal, Tom Holland opens up, Barcelona GP, artist passes, Toy Story is back, Toy Story single hits number one, rare shark, unusual Word Championships, a Wembley residency and musician warns government!!!?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz October 5th - 12th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
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The News Quiz October 5th - 12th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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Approaching the end of half term 1 of the 2026-2027 school year!!??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, political and record-breaking emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - England epic win, Sainsbury’s rumours, Patient Zero at one, tickets sell out, space-made drink, Super League final, Bahrain GP, Mercury’s lyrics auction, AI rebrand, new creature discovered!!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz 27th May 4th - 11th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
mikedean

The News Quiz 27th May 4th - 11th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, at the start of the Summer term!!??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premiership coming to an end, shops close, 100th birthday celebrations, elections, loyalty scheme criticism, voters concerned about roads, food factory fire, new drawing discovery, snooker World Champion and Met Gala magic, ??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz September 28th - October 5th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
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The News Quiz September 28th - October 5th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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Halfway through half term 1 of the 2026-2027 school year!!??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, political and record-breaking emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Club found guilty, tech halted due to deception, MTV recordbreaker, videegame gets fourth dimension, Pylon at one, Azerbaijan GP, 2027 ban looms, unusual spider spotted, full moon, gaming map leak, tickets sellout and bear sets challenges!!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz 23rd - 30th March 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
mikedean

The News Quiz 23rd - 30th March 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, at the end of March 2026, the bulbs are sprouting the sap is rising and the GCSE pressures will never let up - is nearly the Easter hols??!! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Carabao Cup final, Endi Blyton return, videogame world, solar panels rules, Kiss All The Time at one, the UK’s most popular tourist attraction, new snake species found, UK version of US show, Banksy revealed, US temperatures soar, band comeback and political fallout?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz 30th March - 20th April 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
mikedean

The News Quiz 30th March - 20th April 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, at the beginning of April 2026, the bulbs are sprouting the sap is rising and the GCSE pressures will never let up - at least next week the Easter Hols finally begin??!! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premiership leaders, lavish event refunds customers, new recycling rules, astronauts set to make history, console price increase, Japanese GP, Swim released, videogame-based movie, Cadbury massive-egg, Star Wars prop sale, honorary doctorate and beloved series gets TV trailer!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz June 8th - 15th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
mikedean

The News Quiz June 8th - 15th 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are, at the beginning of half term 6!!??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, political and record-breaking emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - massive sporting event begins, Stephen Spielberg’s back, Artemis III crew, Anthony Head passes, Monaco GP, lookalike animal spared, beloved 80s cartoon becomes movie, overdue library book returned, rare shark spotted, tech price increases, celebrity splits and Sesame Street trouble!!!?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
The News Quiz September 14th - 21st 2026 Form Tutor Time Current AffairsQuick View
mikedean

The News Quiz September 14th - 21st 2026 Form Tutor Time Current Affairs

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So here we are again, at the beginning of half term 1 of the 2026-2027 school year !!??!! 2026 continues with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, political and record-breaking emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Manchester derby, probe nears journey’s end, drone light show spectacular, Royal Mint release 60th specials, Ballon D’Or shortlist, a new Gruffalo book, insect named after singer, Great Expectation at one, melting glaciers look to animals for help, a scary mouthful, Emmys and tour announcements!!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)
US Politics Current AffairsQuick View
mossa

US Politics Current Affairs

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This is a tracker for students to follow different news headlines and see how they are treated differently by rival media groups with BIAS- in this case I chose CNN and Fox News.
AS debates on the radio - current affairsQuick View
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AS debates on the radio - current affairs

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A list of debates from the radio in teh form of podcasts that can be emailed to students for independent revision or used in class. Authentic Listenining Materials Useful for the unit 3 speaking unit - debating.