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• Tom Mitchell- the local teacher who became an internationally successful novelist- by Alexander Golshan-Ebrahimi, Eltham College

  29-11-2021 23:59
  
  The local teacher and author Tom Mitchell, in light of his recent book, discusses the power of storytelling and reading in the younger generation in an exclusive interview.
  
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• Interviewing Tom Mitchell, local teacher and internationally successful novelist- by Alexander Golshan-Ebrahimi, Eltham College

  29-11-2021 23:59
  
  The local teacher and author Tom Mitchell, in light of his recent book, discusses the power of storytelling and reading in the younger generation in an exclusive interview.
  
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• The Epidemic with No Vaccine Erin Cormack, Ursuline High School

  29-11-2021 23:56
  
  Very few associate bursts of colour in the dark October skies with the night of Halloween. But I do. And so does the rest of my generation. Not to mention the parent’s of the children that have been severely scolded as a result of the ever-growing epidemic that never seems to stop mutating. That same pandemic that seems to grow increasingly more sinister each and every year. Oh, and before you try to decode my encryption - no, it isn’t COVID.
  
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• The return to the starting line - Immanuel Rajiv

  29-11-2021 23:45
  
  On the 10th of November at Osterley Park, two girls from Reach Academy Feltham competed in the Hounslow Borough cross country championship, qualifying the pair to represent Middlesex in the county stages.
  
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• The Economics of Journalism - Felix Synge - Dulwich College

  29-11-2021 23:38
  
  Launched in 1843 to promote free trade and liberalism, The Economist today boasts over one million subscribers and is one of the most respected names in journalism. I met with Industry Editor Simon Wright, who has worked there for thirty years and has risen from researcher to being one of the senior editors of the paper. We discussed how this age-old publication has got through the restrictions of Covid and how it is coping in the age of online media.
  
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• Bentley Priory

  29-11-2021 23:35
  
  Bentley Priory Nature Reserve is located in Harrow. It has been a factor shaping the perception of the area for local residents, making its ambiance desirable.
  
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• Cooking (and the matter of pudding)

  29-11-2021 23:31
  
  Why is cooking so enjoyable? Cooking is a must-do in someone's to-do list.
  
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• What actually is the metaverse?- Arjun D, Wilson's School

  29-11-2021 23:20
  
  The metaverse has been much anticipated, following Facebook's rebranding and new aims, but what actually does it entail?
  
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• Maaveerar Naal - British Tamils remember their losses.

  29-11-2021 23:20
  
  On the 27th of November, British Tamils gathered in Oxford to remember the devastating Sri Lankan Civil War. Known as Maaveerar Naal, on the 27th of November every year, Sri Lankan Tamils all across the world remember loved ones killed in the conflict often. This is what happened in Oxford, as a large number of Tamils congregated and remembered the thousands of lives given in an attempt for them to have a better life.
  
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• Violin School in East Dulwich - Inaya Salam, Ursuline High school

  29-11-2021 23:14
  
  Local residents have opened a violin school in East Dulwich. Laci Olah and Diane Aidenbaum’s years of musical expertise have come to fruition. They have taken the impressive step of opening a music academy in South London, teaching the  violin.
  
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• Violin School in East Dulwich

  29-11-2021 23:14
  
  Local residents have opened a violin school in East Dulwich. Laci Olah and Diane Aidenbaum’s years of musical expertise have come to fruition. They have taken the impressive step of opening a music academy in South London, teaching the  violin.
  
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• Self- Esteem and School - Naleli Nonyane -Parmiter's School

  29-11-2021 23:08
  
  As we continue to grow as humans from birth to adulthood and thus death, we become and continue to be exposed to the reality of the differences in our world. Differences that remain relevant to our societies and cultures. These differences collectively reinforce stereotypes, standards and rules that constrict our self-development, reaction and responses to others and how we look after ourselves first.
  
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• Young Aspiring Performer by Anika Soni St Catherine’s School

  29-11-2021 23:07
  
   
  
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• Interview With Becky Fishlock by Amelie Fishlock WSFG

  29-11-2021 23:06
  
  I spoke to Becky Fishlock, divisional manager at Selfridges about her career and experiences in the retail industry over her years working for various high-end brands.
  
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• New COVID Variants-Gurjeevan Kalha, Guru Nanak Sikh Academy

  29-11-2021 23:02
  
  New COVID variants: what does this mean for upcoming examinations? Well, this is the exact question almost every teenager is asking across the nation.
  
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• COVID: Destroying teenagers?-Gurjeevan Kalha, GNSA

  29-11-2021 23:02
  
  New COVID variants: what does this mean for upcoming examinations? Well, this is the exact question almost every teenager is asking across the nation.
  
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• Find out how the Corona Virus has affected the Business world

  29-11-2021 22:54
  
  The Corona Virus affected Businesses globally causing companies to suffer in many ways such as Travelling with airlines cutting flights as people have not be allowed to go anywhere this article we interview two business owners to see how they have coped during this difficult time and whether their businesses will survive
  
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• ‘The Mousetrap’ Review by Eedie Baker-Thompson, City and Islington Sixth Form

  29-11-2021 22:52
  
  I was lucky enough to go to St Martin’s Theatre and see what is known as the world’s longest running play- The Mousetrap.
  
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• Cricket as a Power for Good. Joe Treacy, Hampton School

  29-11-2021 22:52
  
  Cricket has been in the spotlight recently for all the wrong reasons. However, in West London, The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF) hasbeen using cricket as a force for good in Feltham Young Offenders Institute. Over 80% of the Young Offenders who haveparticipated ina very special sports programme have not reoffended since, which highlights the initiative’s success.
  
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• Football and Bodybuilding - Mutually Exclusive? Dennis Ivin, Dulwich College

  29-11-2021 22:50
  
   
  
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• Christmas trees- how to have the lowest carbon footprint- by Libby Rf from Putney High School

  29-11-2021 22:47
  
  Christmas trees are bad for the environment.
  
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• Crystals are crucial for your success by Anika Soni St Catherine’s School

  29-11-2021 22:45
  
  I have always found that the more you know about crystals the easier life gets.  With this in mind, I decided to visit Geofossils, a popular crystal shop located by Twickenham stadium. Crystals are said to be helpful for cleansing the mind, body, and soul and many use them to bring positivity into their lives. The crystals found in Kim Robinson’s  shop come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes. With social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram playing a huge role in
  
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• Ruby Clubb: A Woman in Football by Eedie Baker-Thompson, City and Islington Sixth Form

  29-11-2021 22:42
  
  Being a woman in football is not easy but Ruby Clubb, 16, will not let that stop her.
  
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• The charm of Christmas markets in Wimbledon

  29-11-2021 22:39
  
   
  
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• Teddington Lights Up-Christmas market by Anika Soni St Catherines School

  29-11-2021 22:39
  
  Festivities and gatherings have changed significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic started. During this time of the year, a lot of us look forward to finding joy and comfort while celebrating special occasions with our loved ones. After a difficult year and a half, Teddington has worked together to organise their annual Christmas Market, hoping to light the Christmas spirit within the local community.
  
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• St Albans City beat Forest Green Rovers

  29-11-2021 22:37
  
  Sunday the 7th of November saw a sold-out Clarence Park host a historical fixture, as sixth tier St Albans beat 4th Forest Green Rovers at home to reach the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in 25 years.
  
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• CUP MAGIC AS SAINTS SAIL THROUGH - Muadh Ansari

  29-11-2021 22:37
  
  Sunday the 7th of November saw a sold-out Clarence Park host a historical fixture, as sixth tier St Albans beat 4th Forest Green Rovers at home to reach the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in 25 years.
  
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• Is the Marble Arch Mound really improving London? Minhyuk Shin, Wilson's School

  29-11-2021 22:35
  
  After £6 million pounds of investment, a four month wait and increasing anticipation, the Marble Arch Mound was opened, and instantly raised the eyebrows of thousands of Londoners as they struggled to comprehend its purpose.
  
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• Polesden Lacey ignites a new spark of attraction - Henry B

  29-11-2021 22:34
  
  As each autumn culminates, we all begin the arduous wait for the festive season to wrap around the corner, and we all greatly relish the fuzziness of the Chrimble season. However, before we get to delve into this, the remnants of October and all of November traditionally trammel our Christmas ecstasy. Well, that’s how it would normally be.
  
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• Controversy of lockdown pups by Vivia Shukla, Newstead Wood School

  29-11-2021 22:33
  
  Pets. The lightning-bolt idea that seemingly everyone had as lockdown confined us to our homes in March 2020. A record-breaking number of pets were brought into our homes as coronavirus kept us away from the entertainments of cinema, restaurants, parks and our usual pastimes. The consequences that would follow post-pandemic however, were not foreseen by many.
  
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• Preparing for the Wilson's Charity Concert - Edwin John, Wilson's School

  29-11-2021 22:28
  
  Since September of this academic year, a variety of ensembles in Wilson's School have been preparing for a Charity Concert, set to take place on the 1st December.
  
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• Has COVID-19 Impacted Christmas Shopping? - Caley Collins, Francis Holland

  29-11-2021 22:25
  
  In past years Christmas shopping was almost exclusively done in-store, but after the restricted Christmas of 2020, many more people are now using the internet to purchase gifts.
  
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• Gurpurab 2021 - Gurjeevan Kalha, Guru Nanak Sikh Academy

  29-11-2021 22:22
  
  On Monday 15th November 2021, Guru Nanak Sikh Academy commenced their week-long Gurpurab celebrations and remembered the founder of Sikhism’s birthday, reflecting on one of Sikhism’s fundamental teachings: equality.
  
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• Avanti - No Way Home by Maryam Meschi -JAGS

  29-11-2021 22:21
  
  Sometimes, travelling by public transport can be frustrating, but I have never experienced anything as stressful as this journey, travelling with Avanti West Coast, on 31st October, 2021.
  
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• 'Fighting HIV with James Beeby' by Jacob Bickerstaffe, Sutton Grammar School

  29-11-2021 22:18
  
  This evening I had the honour to interview James Beeby, the director of fundraising at the Terrence Higgins Trust, which is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity. Before I begin the article proper, I must confess to a slight conflict of interest: James, a long-time friend of my father, happens to also be my godfather. Nevertheless, I am sure you will be as fascinated as I was to learn of the fantastic work he has done in support of noble charitable endeavours.
  
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• We live in cat territory. - Naleli Nonyane - Parmiter's School

  29-11-2021 22:14
  
  Territory is what you claim as your own. You mark it, you personalise it and make it yours. To a cat, a dog, territory is everything. Stains on a tree. My territory. Defence in place. My territory.
  
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• Lady Macbeth in today's times . Sharanya Narasimhan, Wimbledon High School

  29-11-2021 22:14
  
  The portrayal of women in Shakespeare's tragedies has been a point of contention for some time, and one character that invariably attracts mixed opinions is Lady Macbeth. Arguably one of the most memorable and complex characters in Shakespeare's tragedies, views on Lady Macbeth's character have changed over the years as teachers and schools take a different approach to analysing her character. Lady Macbeth is sometimes hailed as the product of Shakespeare's hidden feminism and progressive views.
  
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• covid updates

  29-11-2021 22:14
  
  Covid rules tightened as new variants arrives at UK shores.
  
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• Stanmore's best place for a walk- By Mawada Najem Bentley Wood High School

  29-11-2021 22:07
  
  Located in Northwest Stanmore, spanning 70 hectares and comprising of many beautiful woods Bentley Priory Nature Reserve is a wonderful location for a walk as winter steadily approaches.
  
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• Fraud and the changing threats for Retailers with Candice Pressinger! Louis Rosenbaum MTS

  29-11-2021 22:05
  
  This week I sat down with Candice Pressinger who is the director of customer data security at Elavon Merchant Services one of the world’s largest payment companies. She has worked with some of Europe's largest retailers to help protect them from payment fraud and data breach.
  
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• Busking - A Viable Career Path Or A Cheap Hobby? - Callum Court

  29-11-2021 22:05
  
  Busking - A Viable Career Path Or A Cheap Hobby? - Callum Court
  
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• Christmas market brings local community together. Sharanya Narasimhan, Wimbledon High School

  29-11-2021 22:00
  
  Local markets hold a special place in residents' hearts, especially at this time of year. Whilst in some places annual Christmas markets pop up just for the celebration, others integrate with weekly or monthly local markets to form a lively market filled with festive gifts, hot food and drink as well as fun activities. Often decorated with twinkling lights and tinsel, Christmas markets are a central part of the Christmas festivities establishing and spreading Christmas cheer and have been for a
  
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• The Making of 'Everyman' at LUS - Pearl D'souza, Latymer Upper School

  29-11-2021 21:58
  
  This academic year marks the first year of Latymer Upper School's much loved shows returning following the first lockdown in March 2020. After much deliberation on Miss Caine's part, she chose the modern adaptation of 'Everyman' by Carol Ann Duffy to be the Upper School Production (Years 11-13) to kick-off the year and mark her directorial debut at Latymer. After reading the script which included lines such as, "24/7 livin in Heaven, revvin up the lifestyle, bevvies with the brethren," and depic
  
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• S.A.D: Winter blues? Or something more serious?

  29-11-2021 21:58
  
  ’ It’s getting dark at 4pm now!!’’
  
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• The Importance of Immunology by Joe Murphy, Hampton School

  29-11-2021 21:57
  
  Due to a challenging winter in the presence of the COVID pandemic, new variants of concern such as Omicron and an increase in the number of colds and flu, immunology has never been more important; hence, there has been a large rise in interest in this area of science. Immunology is the study of the immune system and how it can protect us from disease. This brief article derives from an interview with Dr Robert Busch who is a Senior Lecturer from the School of Life and Health Sciences at the Univ
  
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• Who Names The Covid Variants? (Omicron)- Shuting Su City and Islington

  29-11-2021 21:56
  
  New variants are popping up every month and it seems like we can’t catch a break. With exam stress, colder winters and busier streets in December, illnesses are circulating around like flies on a summer's day.
  
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• By Josie Rogers Tiffin Girls School

  29-11-2021 21:56
  
  Flyte fills the sky in stand out performance
  
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• THE RISING FEAR OF LOCKDOWN 4- WHAT IT MEANS TO TEENAGERS - EMMIE DOWLING CLFS

  29-11-2021 21:51
  
  Stress rising within teenagers of the possibility of another lockdown following the spread of the new, and far more dangerous variant of COVID-19. I talked to Kira Smith who is a 16-year-old student at school, about her experiences as a teenager locked up during the pandemic.
  
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• Covid-19 Impact On Students ImogenDearloveMersthamParkSchool

  29-11-2021 21:48
  
  The photo used was found on pexels and was taken by Edward Jenner. It was labeled as free to use.
  
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• The Barnes Dog Fair, Oscar Davis, Latymer Upper School

  29-11-2021 21:46
  
  Barnes’ first ever annual dog fair, held on the 30th of October in south-west London, was a joyous occasion filled with amusement. As a dog lover myself there is nothing more fulfilling than an Autumn afternoon spent surrounded by our four-legged friends. The show is made up of an all-inclusive agility test as well as stalls of treats for both pets and owners. I caught on quite quickly that this event was for all audiences; in both species. Welcoming those of all ages from 9 month puppies
  
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