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• Australia's Wonderful Wildlife- Libby O'Connell Townley Grammar

  30-04-2022 23:59
  
  In early April 2022, I was able to take a trip to Australia. One of the most prominent parts was its wildlife, furthermore, the care taken towards both the animals and landscapes.
  
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• An interview with a crestfallen Durham School’s Debating Competition semi finalist

  30-04-2022 23:58
  
  Following Wilson’s School’s participation in the Durham Schools Debating Competition over Saturday and Sunday, I caught up with one of our most successful competitors in the event, Aravindh Baskar.
  
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• Surviving exam season - Henry Lockyer, Heathside school

  30-04-2022 23:54
  
  Its dreaded time of year again when revision are made and broken and when anxiety runs highest. Exam season. It can be easy to get bogged down in all the stress of the exam period but its always important to remember you come first.
  
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• Last Night in Soho; The dangers of Nostalgia by Abigail Hepper Highamspark School

  30-04-2022 23:54
  
  As stated in a routine by Louis CK, the concept of time travel would hold it's problems, in that the only group to travel back in time would be limited to white, heterosexual, cis-gendered men, as time travel for any other group would result in an increase of danger and a loss of freedom- yet culture obsesses over recreations of decades.
  
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• Stonehenge - Naleli Nonyane - Parmiters

  30-04-2022 23:52
  
  During the Easter holidays, I had the privilege of driving down to Stonehenge with my family. We passed tall office buildings after the other until buildings turned into trees and trees into endless grounds of green.
  
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• What is a Polyglot?- City and Islington ShuTing Su

  30-04-2022 23:50
  
  Polyglots are people who are able to speak a multitude of languages, varying from mandarin to spanish, and japanese to french.
  
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• The Power of the Immune System - Professor Leonie Taams (Sophia PT, Tiffin School)

  30-04-2022 23:50
  
  On 29th April 2022, Tiffin Boys School invited Professor Leonie Taams from King’s College London to give a lecture to the sixth form biology students about immunology and the complexities of the body’s immune responses.
  
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• OJs badminton- Hansika Vemula, Newstead Wood

  30-04-2022 23:50
  
  OJs (Orpington Junior) Badminton Club was established in 1965, situated in Orpington, to provide coaching for young people aged 8 and above. It has grown rapidly over the years and welcomes all young people. Badminton is an incredibly fun sport and is a great form of physical exercise. Orpington Juniors provides the support needed to develop your skill and enhance your performance. 
  
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• Easter - Tabitha Sureshkumar Newstead Wood School

  30-04-2022 23:49
  
  Easter signifies the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which healed the fractured relationship (that was caused by original sin) between God and humanity. For many Christians, the days leading up to Easter would involve asking forgiveness and repenting on the sins they have committed, for they believe that through the blood of Christ, their sins will be washed away.
  
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• 2022 Ramadan Nasiha Khan Woodford County High school

  30-04-2022 23:45
  
  The month of Ramadan, the ninth and most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, started on the 2nd and 3rd of April. Muslims all around the world fast from sunrise to sundown for the entire month. The start of Ramadan, although different for some people, is determined by the sighting of the moon, usually made by a committee in Saudi Arabia. Ramadan is incredibly meaningful for Muslims. Matina Kamal, a sixth former explained what Ramadan is to her. “It is a spiritual time for me to get close
  
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• Art, Autism, and Ambition : by Olivia Carter, St Bedes

  30-04-2022 23:44
  
  The inspiring story of a 15 year old artist with Autism
  
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• The Plastic Pandemic - Nancy Bowman Croydon High

  30-04-2022 23:41
  
  From the depths of the sea to the summit of Mount Everest, microplastics prevail. Many studies suggest that we will really start to see the harmful effects of microplastics on our environment very soon. So, how can we help prevent this?
  
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• Forgiveness - Tabitha Sureshkumar Newstead Wood School

  30-04-2022 23:34
  
  Many people may believe that forgiveness is the act of accepting that one has done wrong and relieving the wrongdoer of the guilt of having caused pain to you. However, it is important to forgive yourself as well, for it may be hard to let go of the wrongdoing that has been done to you and may cause you to fall into the trap once again.
  
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• A student’s view on the upcoming GCSE’s - Aditya Sanyal, Sutton Grammar School

  30-04-2022 23:30
  
   
  
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• Hounslow Citizens Meeting

  30-04-2022 23:25
  
  Overview of the Hounslow Citizens meeting which convened on Thursday the 21st of April
  
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• BREAKING: Ring doorbell saves the day! - Tara Khan, Croydon High School

  30-04-2022 23:23
  
  Ring doorbell's are becoming ever popular - with the familiar ringtone echoing through homes across the nation. But this week, on the 28th of April, their true capabilities were put to the test. 
  
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• AFC Wimbledon Relegated to League Two, Alex Markou, Ewell Castle

  30-04-2022 23:20
  
  AFC Wimbledon have been relegated following a thrilling seven-goal affair against Accrington Stanley at home.
  
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• Three things you might have missed in doctor strange multiverse of madness trailer! Sumukhi Vadrevu NWS

  30-04-2022 23:16
  
  The Multiverse of Madness looks to continue Dr. Strange's story while also expanding the multiverse outside of the MCU.
  
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• Lila Moss, A Supermodel In The Making- Esme Presland Heathside School

  30-04-2022 23:16
  
  Lila Moss, daughter of the infamous fashion icon Kate Moss, recently starred on the cover of this month’s British Vogue, making this her first appearance on the cover of this globally-adored fashion magazine.
  
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• Autism Awareness by Jennifer Graham, Wimbledon High School

  30-04-2022 23:12
  
  April - what does that make you think of? Spring, Easter, new beginnings? Did you know April is also Autism Awareness Month? As someone who has an autistic sibling of my own, I think April is a great opportunity for people to understand autism in order to support autistic people, and their families and friends.
  
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• MPS Learner - Isobel Dearlove - Merstham Park School

  30-04-2022 23:07
  
  Here at Merstham Park School, we do something slightly different to other schools. Whereas, other high schools would have respective lessons like Religious Studies and PSHCE, which stands for Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education. We have a combined lesson called MPS Learner, where we learn everything we need to know, while practising our school values. Which are the following: Inclusion, Collaboration, Resilience, Respect and Success.
  
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• Is ‘Too Good To Go’ Too Good To Be True? - Riona Stockley, The Holy Cross School

  30-04-2022 23:03
  
  ‘Too Good To Go’ is an application that offers cheap, leftover food from your favourite high street shops. In the past few years, the app has skyrocketed in popularity and now has millions of UK users.
  
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• Earth Day - does it really make change? Louise Riley, Croydon High School

  30-04-2022 23:02
  
  Every year on April 22nd, the annual international Earth day is celebrated. Ever since 1970, the day has been enjoyed by millions of people all across the world.
  
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• Why Wagamamas is so Popular

  30-04-2022 22:59
  
  The chain restaurant Wagamama has been a favourite in Britain for three decades. For years it has hosted a range of different people, from hungry secondary school children to people in need of respite from an overwhelming day of shopping. I have been going to this popular restaurant since I was young, now associating it with finishing exams as my friends and I have made it a tradition to always eat there having just finished our last exam. At all times of the day, you can see a handful of people
  
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• Blockbuster Spring Concert Returns! - Aditya Sanyal, Sutton Grammar School

  30-04-2022 22:59
  
  After a seemingly never-ending 2-year hiatus from live events, Sutton Grammar School’s Spring Concert finally returned on 27th April 2022.
  
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• DofE: Initially tough but very rewarding, Rishi Vijayan Hampton School

  30-04-2022 22:58
  
  The DofE award is extremely fulfilling, enjoyable and useful because of all the qualities the scheme helps to improve and I fully recommend it to anybody contemplating doing it in future, it may be tough at times but when it's all done, there's no doubt in my mind that you will come out of it an even better all-round person.
  
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• The Tempest Production at the Pleasance Theatre- Emmie Dowling CLFS

  30-04-2022 22:56
  
  I was lucky enough to go and see the final show of The Tempest at the Pleasance Theatre on the 3rd of April this year. Going into it I was hesitant but open to this completely unfamiliar performance style, but in my opinion, it couldn’t have been better or more exciting. It put an entirely new spin on Shakespeare’s classic of ‘The Tempest’ while keeping the original storyline. It was modern, exciting and entrancing with a whole host of bright costumes and set design, whic
  
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• A cinematic experience; The Batman film review by Abigail Hepper Highams Park School

  30-04-2022 22:55
  
  The Batman, at $600.4 million, eclipsed the worldwide box office to become the biggest film of 2022 and the second after 'Spider Man: No Way Home' to pass the $100 million mark in its opening weekend.
  
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• Eid Mubarak! - Khadijah Muhammad Kamal - Langley Park School for Girls

  30-04-2022 22:49
  
  Eid-ul-Fitr is a festival celebrated by billions of Muslims around the world, and this is the celbration that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This year, the majority of Muslims will be celebrating Eid on the 2nd May, although this varies depending on which country you follow.
  
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• The World Of Animation Sara Dehghany Bentley Wood High School

  30-04-2022 22:47
  
  Picture the scene: you are standing on the escalator at Oxford Circus and your eye wanders to the digital screens on the walls showing advertisements. The poster for your favourite film appears and you see some of the characters gliding into the shot and the leaves on a tree swaying. The characters are blinking. But it is a 2D poster…it’s essentially a picture. How can this be? Welcome to the world of animation! 
  
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• Hope by Clara Bardwell St George's College

  30-04-2022 22:46
  
  Imagine your home... what feelings immediately come to mind? Safety, comfort, love, happiness, and peace... the complete antithesis of Ukraine during this time of war.
  
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• Richmond Park and Pet Playtime - Immanuel Rajiv - Reach Academy Feltham

  30-04-2022 22:44
  
  As spring reaches its peak, with summertime hinting at its arrival with hot days and clear skies, it’s important to make the most of the weather whenever you can. The easiest way (and frankly, cheapest, considering a student budget) is definitely to go out to parks. It’s a great way to bond with your friends, family and domesticated organisms by simply enjoying the pleasant weather.
  
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• The world of online shopping - Highams Park School, kiran bhatti

  30-04-2022 22:42
  
  Don’t you love sitting on your couch and scrolling through online stores? How much money have you spent on the internet in the last month without realising? Can't recall? Happens to the best of us.
  
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• London Eurovision Party, Wiktoria Albrycht

  30-04-2022 22:34
  
  The London Eurovision Party took place on April 3rd 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel in London. It is just one of many Eurovision parties which take place before the competition in May, for example Amsterdam, Tel Aviv and Barcelona. Many competing artists attend to help advertise and showcase their entry at both the concerts in the evenings and the press events during the day. Many previous competing artists are also asked to perform at some of these parties.
  
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• What is owning a business like? Holly Croxford, Parmiter's Schoo

  30-04-2022 22:33
  
  Not knowing what to do after school can seem like you are walking in dense fog. However, I do not think anyone really ever knows because life is full of twists and turns. Chris Berry completely understands this as he attended University for a physics degree and then qualified as an accountant but now is a successful business owner of Alpha Rod (a drainage company in Bath, Swindon and Bristol). 12 years ago, Chris created Alpha Rod.
  
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• What is it like doing Ramadan while being in school ?- Laura McGivern, Richard Challoner School

  30-04-2022 22:29
  
  Ramadan began on the 1st april, following the Lunar calendar. People who are fasting are going into school, working and doing daily tasks. Ramadan is a period of getting closer to God and a time of spiritual cleansing where fasting is a key part of it. 
  
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• Technologies impact on music ownership and distribution - Schreoshi Khan, WCHS

  30-04-2022 22:23
  
  With constant technological advances and development, there has been an increasingly divergent effect on the music industry over recent years. Technology has enabled swifter and easier distribution of music and yet also enabled the growth of illegal streaming and media trade. Technology has impacted the change in music ownership and distribution both positively and negatively. 
  
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• Charles Keeping- Illustrator by Julie Hooper Farringtons School

  30-04-2022 22:18
  
  Charles Keeping was a 20th-century writer and illustrator whose portfolio included children’s books and monochrome drawings. His expressive artwork often had dark undertones which is why it perfectly fits on the covers of Macbeth and The Highwayman. He illustrated more than 300 books and wrote 20 of his own. They include the charming tale of ‘Charley, Charlotte, and the ‘Golden Canary’.
  
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• 5 Books Everyone Should Read – Pramukhi Vadrevu Newstead Wood

  30-04-2022 22:14
  
  Books surpass generations, carrying wisdom and knowledge that enable us to see reality through a unique perspective.
  
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• Brutal Boater X is named as new Olympic discipline

  30-04-2022 22:12
  
  The up-and-rising kayaking discipline of Boater X is set to make its debut in the Paris 2024 Olympics. But what is it, and why is it so popular?
  
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• Why take up cycling? Sara Dehghany Bentley Wood High School

  30-04-2022 22:04
  
  Cycling in the UK has increased by as much as 200% during the coronavirus lockdown and people are being more appreciative of nature as more shops are being shut down. It’s a fun activity to take up with family and friends with many advantages regarding your health and the best thing is you only need to cycle two to four hours a week to see an improvement in your health – that's not very long at all!
  
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• Mandatory Calorie Menus: the Big Debate - Julia Rehn, Surbiton High

  30-04-2022 22:04
  
  From the 6th of April, it has been mandatory for all large restaurants to label the calories for each dish with the aim to 'improve nation's health'. However, this decision is controversial and many believe it might do the exact opposite.
  
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• Rex Manning Day; a cult classic's celebration by Abigail Hepper Highams Park School

  30-04-2022 21:56
  
  April 8th, a day just like any other day for some, but one of celebration for others. That being, of course, if you are familiar with the Cult's classic movie 'Empire Records.'
  
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• Appreciating History and its Importance- Saskia Johnson, Heathside School

  30-04-2022 21:42
  
  In the UK, many historical and old buildings are being destroyed to make room for housing, due to overcrowding. It’s important we take the time to admire the historical structures that are still standing.
  
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• PHANTOM OF THE OPERA– ELEANOR FACER, NEWSTEAD WOOD SCHOOL

  30-04-2022 21:40
  
  A story of love, terror and complexity, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera is contained within the walls of Her Majesty’s Theatre. As the romance unfolds, the audience is pulled into the world of the Paris Opera House and its sinister history, through the use of extraordinary props, music, and lavish costumes. The young Christine becomes the next big star of the opera, with her voice trained by a mysterious teacher– but the pleasures of stardom are short-lived, and she
  
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• Car boot sales make a return - Highams Park School, kiran bhatti

  30-04-2022 21:35
  
  As the sun is coming out and the weather is getting warmer car boot sales are beginning to open up again.
  
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• The Comfort of Books by Ella Squires

  30-04-2022 21:23
  
  Books have always been a big part of people's daily lives but with the increase of technology how has this affected the need for paperback books?
  
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• The forgotten board game of Carrom by Dhanvin Jani

  30-04-2022 21:05
  
  It’s not surprising if you haven’t heard of Carrom, one of the least-known board-games outside of Asia. The game originated from India and was heavily popular after WW1. Skill and precision are heavy elements when playing this and it is guaranteed to promise entertainment.
  
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• Sikh preparations for May’s Parkash Purab begin! By Harman Kour WCHS

  30-04-2022 21:05
  
  Tomorrow, the first of May, marks the beginning for the preparations of Sri Guru Amar Das Ji’s Parkash Purab (Birth Commemoration) for Sikhs.
  
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• How can London and us as individuals go green? (Theo Richards, Tiffin School)

  30-04-2022 20:56
  
  Never before have we faced a crisis that requires as much attention and action as the concerning climate emergency.
  
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