Welcome to my shop! If you are looking for high-quality resources to support your teaching on RMPS topics, this is the place for you! The quality of these teaching materials has been acknowledged in all of the schools I have worked in, has been cited by HMIe Inspectors, and has been recommended by the TES Resource Team. Please consider following me to be the first to find out about my new resources (free and paid) as I publish them.
Welcome to my shop! If you are looking for high-quality resources to support your teaching on RMPS topics, this is the place for you! The quality of these teaching materials has been acknowledged in all of the schools I have worked in, has been cited by HMIe Inspectors, and has been recommended by the TES Resource Team. Please consider following me to be the first to find out about my new resources (free and paid) as I publish them.
‘Remembrance Day Lest we Forget’ is a well-structured lesson which aims to help students to engage in a meaningful way with this event and to understand the meaning and significance of Remembrance Day. This resource is also the third lesson of the unit ‘Exploring Autumn and Winter Festivals’ (unit plan can be found here) and it is designed to last 1-2 periods.
The resource contains a PowerPoint to give structure to the lesson, a flip chart with engaging activities for students and worksheets. There is a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: give me 3, watching video-clips, reflective questions, KUI activity etc. There are many opportunities for class discussions to encourage young people to present their own opinions and respect the views of others. All activities are clearly linked to success criteria.
All activities proved to be very successful in helping pupils consolidate their knowledge and understanding of Remembrance Day. I have included a sample of pupils’ feedback which was very positive.
At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates.
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This resource contains:
✶ Cover
✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource and printing tips)
✶ PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation)
✶ Flipchart Interactive Activities
✶ Worksheets
✶ TOU/Credits
Page Count: 43
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This bundle is a complete pack of resources which assists teachers and students to research various ways in which different people reacted to the Nazi regime and produce a report which fully investigates the chosen topic.
Aim of this research:
Teaching Holocaust history demands a high level of sensitivity and awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. It is hoped that this research project will provide your students with a clearer understanding of the Holocaust as a story for all of humanity and will encourage them to think critically about important issues and values not only within the historical context of the Holocaust, but also in contemporary society.
The structure of the research project:
This project is an ideal activity to be used at the end of the unit 'Exploring the Holocaust’ and it is structured in three parts. It is designed to be used over a number of weeks and it is flexible in that you can choose how much time to spend on each section.
In Part 1, Beginning to investigate, students identify the five topics they can choose from and they are given guidelines on how to write the report and to gather basic information about their topic.
In Part 2, Investigating–class time, students choose one aspect of the Holocaust, research from a website and make notes about key points, write up their findings, reflect on what they have read and written, and present their projects.
In Part 3, Celebrating success, students peer- and self-assess the projects, reflect on their learning and celebrate success.
At the end of this topic you can celebrate students’ success with one of these certificates.
If you would like more information about the bundle content, you can watch a video showcase here.
TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 86
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This lesson is part of the inter-disciplinary project: Religion and Sport. Pupils learn to describe a situation where an athlete may experience a conflict between the requirements of their religious belief and the demands of their sport, to identify and explain any religious beliefs/practices associated with the potential conflict and to discuss factors that will influence choices for a person facing such a conflict.
The resource can be used with S1/S2/S3 classes (Scotland) or year 7/8/9 (England) and it is designed to last 1-2 periods.
Pupils are encouraged to debate, to express their own opinions and to think more deeply about this topic. The activities are designed to give all pupils opportunities to achieve all success criteria and experience enjoyment at the same time.
The PowerPoint, with a very clear structure and eye-catching images can be used to boost vocabulary, to consolidate understanding and encourage confident thinking.
Please rate and leave comments if you use or like this resource. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
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‘Exploring the Holocaust Project’ is an ideal activity to be used at the end of the unit 'Exploring the Holocaust’. It is designed to be used over a number of weeks and it is flexible in that you can choose how much time to spend on each section.
Aim of this research:
Teaching Holocaust history demands a high level of sensitivity and awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. It is hoped that this research project will provide your students with a clearer understanding of the Holocaust as a story for all of humanity and will encourage them to think critically about important issues and values not only within the historical context of the Holocaust, but also in contemporary society.
‘Exploring the Holocaust Part 1 – Beginning to Investigate’ is the first in a series of resources which assists teachers and students to research various ways in which different people reacted to the Nazi regime and produce a report which fully investigates the chosen topic.
In Part 1, students identify the five topics they can choose from, and they are given guidelines on how to write the report and to gather basic information about their topic.
At the end of this topic you can celebrate students’ success with one of these certificates.
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CONTENT:
✶ Cover
✶ Teacher notes
✶ PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation)
✶ TOU/Credits
PAGE COUNT: 25
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This fun activity pack consists of a set of four differentiated puzzles to use with your students when teaching about Diwali: ‘wordsearches’, ‘word jumbles’, ‘word snakes’ and ‘crack the code’. ‘Diwali Fun Activity Pack’ is designed not just for creating ‘busy-work’ for students, but for engaging students in the learning process while consolidating their learning about Diwali. The key words used in these puzzles have been carefully chosen to offer the repetition needed for this new word list to be integrated into the students’ growing RE vocabulary.
<strong>When to use these activities?</strong>
The resource can be used <strong>during class activities</strong>, <strong>for homework</strong> or for <strong>revision</strong>. Answer keys are provided for all activities! Just print as many copies of each activity as you need. You may want to give each student a copy or, you may consider giving the students the option to work in pairs.
At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates.
<strong> This resource contains</strong>:
✶ Cover
✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use these activities and printing tips)
✶ 4 Activities and Answer Keys:
Activity 1: Crack the code
Activity 2: Wordsearches
Activity 3: Word snakes
Activity 4: Word jumbles
✶ TOU/Credits
<strong> Page Count</strong>: 36
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In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Christmas Maths’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of this festival.
<strong>DIFFERENTIATION</strong>
These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with.
<strong>LEARNING INTENTIONS</strong>:
The sentences / words are developed in alignment with the learning objectives for the lesson ‘Exploring Festivals Christmas’:
❄ to identify the four key features of Christmas;
❄ to explain the deeper meaning of Christmas.
The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities!
<strong> This resource contains</strong>:
❄Cover
❄Teacher notes
❄Choice 1: 10 activities
❄Choice 1: Answer Keys
❄Choice 2: 10 activities
❄Choice 2: Answer Keys
❄TOU/Credits
<strong> PAGE COUNT</strong>: 31
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St. Nicholas is one of the Saints most beloved by Christian people in the East as well as in the West. Discuss with your students why St. Nicholas’ Day is a special day using this fully resourced bundle that lasts a minimum of 6 hours and it contains interactive presentations, puzzles, differentiated worksheets and challenges! The bundle is suitable for KS3/KS4.
If you need to leave this with a sub teacher, this NO PREP bundle is the perfect solution: the pack contains everything needed to deliver the lessons and it is easy to follow. Just download, print and go!
Included in the St. Nicolas’ Day Bundle are the following files:
FILE 1: St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Presentation
This eye-catching and informative lesson presentation will help students to rediscover the spiritual dimension of St. Nicholas’ life and encourage them to explore and reflect on their personal faith or values, and to put these into action in ways which benefit others, as St. Nicholas did.
The presentation, created with clearly defined progression and eye-catching images, can be used to boost vocabulary, consolidate understanding and encourage confident thinking.
FILE 2: St. Nicholas the Truth and the Legend
A well-structured lesson which aims to help students interact in a meaningful way with St. Nicholas’ life, through a mixture of engaging activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences: 3:3:1; crack the code; video clip; class discussions; exit tickets etc.
FILE 3: St. Nicholas Jigsaw Puzzles
Motivate and enthuse your students with these six differentiated jigsaw puzzles (1 text puzzle and 5 image puzzles) which combine learning and fun! The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lesson ‘St. Nicholas – the truth and the legend’ during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. Pupils can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups.
PAGE COUNT: 146 + 22 PPT SLIDES
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This year prepare your pupils for Remembrance Day with this complete pack which includes a whole lesson on Remembrance Day and a wide range of engaging activities! Don’t forget to celebrate their success with the certificates included!
Included in the Remembrance Day Bundle are the following files:
FILE 1: Remembrance Day Lest We Forget
‘Remembrance Day Lest we Forget’ is a well-structured lesson which aims to help students to engage in a meaningful way with this event and to understand the meaning and significance of Remembrance Day.
FILE 2: Remembrance Day Jigsaw Puzzles
Motivate and enthuse your students with these five differentiated jigsaw puzzles (1 text puzzle and 4 image puzzles) which have the advantage of combining learning about Remembrance with the enjoyment of playing. The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lesson ‘Remembrance Lest We Forget’ during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity.
FILE 3: Remembrance Day Activity Pack
This activity pack consists of a set of 10 activities to use with your students when teaching about Remembrance Day. There is a mixture of engaging and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students. The resource can be used during class activities, for homework or for revision. Answer keys are provided for all activities!
FILE 4: Certificates
A wide range of colourful and motivating certificates - just print, personalise and laminate!
<strong>TOTAL PAGE COUNT: </strong> 141
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‘Hindu Festivals: Diwali’ is the third lesson of the unit ‘Exploring Hinduism’ (unit plan can be found here and the complete unit of study here) and it is designed to last 1-2 periods. ‘Hindu Festivals: Diwali’ complements ‘Diwali Fun Activity Pack’ and ‘Diwali Jigsaw Puzzles’.
The resource contains a PowerPoint to give structure to lessons, a flip chart with engaging activities for students and worksheets. The animation added to all slides helps teachers to pause whenever necessary to explain, expand or clarify any questions pupils may have. Should the teacher want to add other pieces of information which he/she thinks is relevant Diwali or to change the order of slides, the PowerPoint is fully editable to allow all of these.
There is a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: give me 5; think pair share, missing words activity, class discussions, drawing Rangoli patterns etc. There are many opportunities for class discussions to encourage young people to present their own opinions and respect the views of others. All activities are clearly linked to success criteria and they proved to be very successful in helping pupils consolidate their knowledge and understanding of Diwali. I have included a sample of pupils’ feedback which was very positive.
At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates.
<strong> This resource contains</strong>:
✶ Cover
✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource and printing tips)
✶ PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation)
✶ Flipchart Interactive Activities
✶ Worksheets
✶ TOU/Credits
<strong> Page Count</strong>: 42
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This pack includes a wide range of engaging activities which support your teaching on St. Columba and will make your students’ learning more enjoyable and meaningful.
Included in the St. Columba Activity Bundle are the following files:
FILE 1: St. Columba Crossword Puzzles
Two crosswords with differentiated clues to suit all ability levels and an extension activity.
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FILE 2: St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzles
Five differentiated jigsaw puzzles which have the advantage of combining learning about St. Columba with the enjoyment of playing.
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FILE 3: St. Columba Activity Pack
A set of 10 activities to use with your students when teaching about St. Columba.
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FILE 4: St. Columba Fun Activity Pack
A set of four differentiated puzzles which can be used during class activities, for homework or for revision.
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FILE 5: Certificates: Celebrating Success!
A wide range of colourful and motivating certificates - just print, personalise and laminate!
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If you would like more information about the bundle content, you can watch a video showcase here.
TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 138
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Lighten up your students with this set of 33 jigsaw puzzles which has the advantage of combining learning with the enjoyment of playing.
The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lessons, during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. Pupils can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups.
All you need to do is to print off the puzzles (as many copies as you need), laminate them for durability, cut them out carefully to ensure close matching and finally, put the pieces in envelopes. Each jigsaw puzzle is numbered-coded for organisational convenience. Please be aware that all image puzzles are graphic heavy and will require a colour printer and lots of ink!
Included in the Parables of Jesus Jigsaw Puzzles Bundle are the following files:
The Good Samaritan Jigsaw Puzzles
The Prodigal Son Jigsaw Puzzles
The Lost Coin Jigsaw Puzzles
The Lost Sheep Jigsaw Puzzles
The Sower Jigsaw Puzzles
Certificates – celebrating success
TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 311
This activity pack consists of a set of 10 activities to use with your students when teaching about Remembrance Day. There is a mixture of engaging and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: scrambled sentences, acrostic poem, cartoon storyboard, crossword, crack the code etc. Pupils are also encouraged to debate, to express their own opinions and to think more deeply about this topic by, for example, answering some reflective questions.
The resource can be used during class activities, for homework or for revision. Answer keys are provided for all activities! Just print as many copies of each activity as you need. You may want to give each student a copy or, you may consider giving the students the option to work in pairs.
At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates.
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This resource contains:
✶ Cover
✶ Contents
✶ Teacher Notes
✶ 10 Activities and answer keys:
Activity 1: Crossword
Activity 2: If these are the answers, what were the questions?
Activity 3: Note taking and cartoon storyboard
Activity 4: Reflective questions
Activity 5: Crack the codes
Activity 6: Work snakes
Activity 7: Word Jumbles
Activity 8: Scrambled sentences
Activity 9: Acrostic poems
Activity 10: Wordsearches
✶ TOU/Credits
Page Count: 43
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This activity pack consists of a set of 10 activities to use with your students when teaching about Thanksgiving Day. There is a mixture of engaging and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: scrambled sentences, acrostic poem, cartoon storyboard, crossword, crack the code etc. Pupils are also encouraged to debate, to express their own opinions and to think more deeply about this topic by, for example, answering some reflective questions.
The resource can be used during class activities, for homework or for revision. Answer keys are provided for all activities! Just print as many copies of each activity as you need. You may want to give each student a copy or, you may consider giving the students the option to work in pairs.
At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates.
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This resource contains:
✶ Cover
✶ Contents
✶ Teacher Notes
✶ 10 Activities and answer keys:
Activity 1: Crossword plus keys
Activity 2: Thanksgiving Day Sentences
Activity 3: Note taking and cartoon storyboard
Activity 4: Reflective questions
Activity 5: Crack the codes plus keys
Activity 6: Work snakes
Activity 7: Word jumbles plus keys
Activity 8: Scrambled sentences plus keys
Activity 9: Acrostic poem
Activity 10: Wordsearches plus keys
✶ TOU/Credits
Page Count: 43
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‘The True Story of Christmas’ is a well-structured lesson which aims to help students to engage in a meaningful way with this festival and to clarify some misconceptions they may have about the Christmas Story by looking at the biblical accounts of the first Christmas. This resource is designed to last 1-2 periods. ‘The True Story of Christmas’ complements <strong><a href=https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/exploring-festivals-christmas-11417888> Exploring Festivals: Christmas.</a></strong>
The resource contains a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: brainstorming activity, words sort, group work, write your story, KUI activity etc. There are many opportunities for class discussions (when reading Biblical accounts) to encourage young people to present their own opinions and respect the views of others. All activities are clearly linked to success criteria.
<strong>CONTENT</strong>:
✵ Cover
✵ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource and printing tips)
✵ PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable and with animation)
✵ Worksheets (available in colour and blackline for your convenience)
✵ TOU/Credits
<strong> Page Count</strong>: 55
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St. Columba is a well-known and beloved Saint whose memory is still living and strong, especially in Ireland and Scotland. Support your teaching on St. Columba and make your students’ learning more enjoyable and meaningful by using this highly visual method of organising information about this saint.
These 7 mind maps complement the presentation on St. Columba (found here) and can be used in conjunction with 'St. Columba: Life and Times' , a free resource which can be found here.
When and how to use these mind maps
✶ these comprehensive mind maps are very useful reference tools and an excellent visual aid to engage all pupils;
✶ pupils can work in groups and each group is asked to write down 1-2 paragraphs about one aspect of St. Columba such as his life, works or legacy etc, using the information included in each mind map;
✶ the resource could be used as a prompt for creative, factual or descriptive writing;
✶ the mind maps can also be printed off, laminated and displayed, making great additions to your classroom walls.
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This resource contains:
✶ Cover
✶ Teacher Notes (including detailed instructions on when and how to use these mind maps, the benefits of using mind maps and printing tips)
✶ 7 mind maps
✶ TOU/Credits
Page Count: 13
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In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Introduction to Hinduism through Mathematics’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of beliefs and practices of Hinduism.
<strong>DIFFERENTIATION</strong>
These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with.
<strong>LEARNING INTENTIONS</strong>:
The sentences / words are developed in alignment with the learning objectives for the lesson: ‘Introduction to Hinduism’:
ॐ to identify 2-3 facts about Hinduism;
ॐ to explain the key words: ‘Brahman’, ‘Mandir’, Diwali’.
The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities!
<strong> This resource contains</strong>:
ॐ Cover
ॐ Teacher notes
ॐ Choice 1: 10 activities
ॐ Choice 1: Answer Keys
ॐ Choice 2: 10 activities
ॐ Choice 2: Answer Keys
ॐ TOU/Credits
<strong> PAGE COUNT</strong>: 31
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In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities, it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Introduction to Buddhism through Mathematics’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of beliefs and practices of Buddhism.
DIFFERENTIATION
These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with.
LEARNING INTENTIONS:
The sentences / words are developed in alignment with the learning objectives for the lesson: ‘Introduction to Buddhism’:
☸ to give examples of 2-3 Buddhist beliefs and practices;
☸ to explain the key words: ‘the Buddha’, ‘enlightenment’ and ‘the Middle Way’.
The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities!
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☸ Cover
☸ Teacher notes
☸ Choice 1: 10 activities
☸ Choice 1: Answer Keys
☸ Choice 2: 10 activities
☸ Choice 2: Answer Keys
☸ TOU/Credits
PAGE COUNT: 31
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This is a sample video which showcases the content of the premium resource ‘St. Columba Activity Bundle’ that can be purchased here.
Just download and watch so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students.
Included in the St. Columba Activity Bundle are the following files:
★ St. Columba Crossword Puzzles
★ St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzles
★ St. Columba Activity Pack
★ St. Columba Fun Activity Pack
★ Certificates: Celebrating Success!
TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 138
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This is a sample video of the ‘Exploring the Holocaust Complete Pack’ bundle that can be purchased here.
Just download and watch so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students.
About the premium bundle:
This bundle is a complete pack of resources which assists teachers and students to research various ways in which different people reacted to the Nazi regime and produce a report which fully investigates the chosen topic.
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This is a sample video which showcases the content of the premium bundle ‘St. Columba Complete Unit of Study’ that can be purchased here.
Just download and watch so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students.
Included in the St. Columba Complete Unit of Study are the following files:
★ St. Columba Presentation
★ St. Columba Revision
★ St. Columba Crossword Puzzles
★ St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzles
★ St. Columba Activity Pack
★ St. Columba Fun Activity Pack
★ St. Columba: Life and Times
★ Certificates: Celebrating Success!
TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 233
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