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Wildfires raging in Lebanon! Lebanon struggled through its worst wildfire in decades on the 13th of October this year. A strong heatwave and wild winds have spread these nasty fires to multiple towns south of Beirut. Approximately 3700 acres (15 square km) of…
On Wednesday the 9th of October, the Juniors had an astounding day dressing up in attire that originates from their home country and celebrate their true culture. It's incredible to know that NES has students from all over the world: Japan, India, Russia…
Here are my affordable and delicious Cake Pops... so easy a monkey could have made them! Here is what you’re going to need (you may already have all these at home): Plain store-bought cake (pick your own, e.g. chocolate, red velvet, vanilla)…
Do wear your school uniform; it makes it easier later on. Avoid looking teachers or parents in the eye; as soon as they enter school, they are NOT themselves. If you see your friends wearing ‘outside clothes’, run. The bathroom is where you…
It all started when an unidentified man’s body was found on Somerton Park Beach, south of Adelaide. Little did the public know that this mystery would later be known as The Tamam Shud Case, and would be one of the most intriguing unsolved…
In today’s spotlight, we introduce an ant known for its size- it's the Pheidologeton diversus or The East Indian harvesting ant. As these ants are huge, i do not keep these myself. Instead, I keep lasius flavus. Description: Pheidologeton diversus (East…
Glittering trinkets lay draped over the many cardboard boxes that were scattered across the cluttered attic floor, coated in a fine layer of dust. A musty smell hung in the air alongside the cobwebs that furnished the sagging roof. As you scavenged…
Vexillology is the study of flags- something that might seem boring, but the deeper you go, the more fun it is. First things first: the terminology. When you study flags you need to know the 5 main terms: Vexillophile: A fan…
Have you ever felt like getting to know someone overseas and understanding their culture better? This, without a doubt, is easily possible with the technological advancements we now have at our fingertips. However, the thrill of sending a physical, handwritten paper through…
The Year 11 Bake & Book Sale was the first bake & book sale of the year. The year 11 students sold a great range of baked goods and books. The year group that raises the largest amount of money gets to choose…
Did you know that superhumans exist in the real world? It’s true- they are real, and here are just 5 of these amazing superhumans: Monsieur Mangetout: The Man Who Ate an Aeroplane Wim Hof: The Iceman Miroslaw Mangola: Magnetic Man. Gino Martino:…
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…
