Book review: Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist is a classic book by Charles Dickens that most of us have read. It tugs at our heartstrings during the beginning and middle and gets us anxious at the end. It’s no wonder why this book is a popular classic and…
Introducing Student Voice of 2019!
Every year, the selection process for the Student Voice involves a vast amount of work. Only students who are really passionate about representing their year group put in the effort for the hustings.Their campaign involves posters and speeches that encourage the students…
Character Review: Batman
“He's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him. Because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight.” -Jim Gordon Batman is…
Club of the Month: Guitar Club
Congrats, Guitar Club! The guitar is a difficult instrument to learn. With all its strings and frets, it’s very easy to get confused, yet Mr.Rimmer (runner of the Guitar Club) was able to get a number of students to play the guitar…
Memes of October
October sure has been a great month for memes this year, but is it the best month for memes this year? Read on to find out! First off the bat, we have the fact that October started off strong with Spooktober…
Recycling Day: An EcoTude Production
EcoTude's Recycling Day A comprehensive overview on the day and the exciting awards it offers ranging from EcoPoints to EcoCards! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAXyWBk_3ng&feature=youtu.be
My Experience With A2 French
In this article, we shall discuss the impact of learning another language and how it aids in broadening one’s horizons of other cultures. I would like to share with you all how taking A2 French has altered my entire perception of France and…
Poppy Flowers: A Surprisingly Popular Painting Among Thieves
Introduction At this point in time, Vincent Van Gogh - a Dutch painter - is probably one of the most known painters in the world. From Realism to Post-Impressionism, Modern art, Impressionism, Japonism, Cloisonnism, Pointillism, and finally Neo-impressionism, his art had a story…
Movie Review: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Review
Name: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Release date: October 16, 2019 Genre: Fantasy action Directed by: Joachim Ronning Synopsis: The complex relationship between Maleficent and Aurora as godmother and daughter continues as they both face yet more difficulties that may harm their…
Tareq Rajab Docent Programme Update 3
The third meeting of the Tareq Rajab Docent Programme began at 10 AM sharp on Saturday the 15th of October, with less than a week until the long-awaited half-term break. After some brief updates to Faris and Amishi about everyone’s research progress towards…
Planting A Dream: A Poem
I never knew my parents; I was carried on the breeze. I fell onto the ground, Amongst the grass and trees. An armour had surrounded me- Soon I let out an arm. Then I grew up carefully, For years I felt no…
Strange Facts You Won’t Regret Learning About
A fake painting bought with fake money! In 2003, two Spanish men sold a fake version of the infamous painting Goya. To their surprise, the buyer, who was never found, bought the 1.7 million fake painting with fake money whilst the…
Primary Author Visit 2019: Mo O’Hara
On 11 November 2019, Mo O’hara , an American author, visited Juniors and put on a ‘play’ about her bestselling book, ‘My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish’. The book, the author stated, was inspired by a real life story of Mo O’hara and…
Zimbabwe Fires 77 Doctors On Strike
Zimbabwe fires 77 striking doctors, making its hospital crisis even worse in the process. On the 29th of October, a ‘disciplinary hearing’ for 80 doctors took place by the health services board of Zimbabwe. 77 of these charged doctors were found guilty…
