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We live in a big world of fascinating creatures, some of which scientists are still discovering today! Here are some extraordinary animals you may not have heard of before: The Dumbo Octopus The Dumbo Octopus is a deep-sea creature that can…
This in-depth look into the mind and world of a procrastinator shows how we’re all procrastinators, and why some people’s issues with procrastination are much more serious than others. Tim Urban starts the TED Talk with a personal anecdote about procrastinating on…
Introduction: “The Scream” is an oil pastel painting by the Norweigan artist “Edvard Munch”. The painting is a portrait of an agonized man screaming, and symbolises the anxiety of a modern man. There were four versions of the scream painted by Edvard; the…
Lead Engage Achieve Progress What is the purpose of it? The LEAP award was designed to enable students to grow and develop into responsible young adults who can demonstrate areas of their life in which they have accomplished personal goals and contributed…
There are many facts in this world that people are not aware of. Here are just 10 very strange facts that you might not have known before: 1- Ice pops were invented by an 11-year-old by accident. A young boy by the…
Toy Story is a series of movies set in a fictional world where toys come alive when their owners are not around. It focuses on the toys of a little boy named Andy Davis. The very first movie was released on Thanksgiving…
See fairytales through new eyes! If the name “Chris Colfer” rings a bell, chances are you’ve watched Glee, and (if you are anything like me) chances are, you hated it. But don’t let the fact that The Land Of Stories (TLOS) was written…
While we are still a few months away from The Pixel 4 launch, Google has pretty much leaked everything from its design to its headline feature. But how did last year's pixel do? Well, let’s start off with the design, as…
Comic con: Comic-Con has presented literally thousands of special guests at its conventions over the years, bringing comics creators, science-fiction and fantasy authors, film and television directors, producers, writers and creators from all aspects of the popular arts together with their fans for…
Question of the Session: What's your favourite school memory? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQWXlo19Mgk&feature=youtu.be
Nachiket Dighe, co-leader: The Engineering Club was actually founded last year by former U6 students Tahir and Ludovic. This year, Avanija and I, along with the valuable support of Mr. Lucas, have taken the initiative of introducing the CREST Bronze Award to…
If you've ever been on the internet, it is improbable that you haven't heard a TED talk. TED-Ed provides an opportunity for people to share their stories, whether these stories are inspiring, humorous or educational; if you have a good story and can…
Tareq Rajab Docent Programme: First meeting for the year 2019/2020 - The Tareq Rajab Programme is the first of its kind in the Middle East. It gives NES students an opportunity to pursue their interests in the humanities such as history, geography,…
The superhero with the power to help save the earth... Except, we all have that power. Greta Thunberg is a 16 year old climate activist from Sweden who has always had a dream. A dream of a wonderful future. A dream that…
What is coffee morning?Coffee morning is one of the many charity events the school has throughout the course of the academic year. It is an incredible event that is hosted by the Social Committee around three times a year. It’s a morning where…
