- House Arts Review: AudleyBy Scarlet, Y12 “House Arts was an unforgettable moment for us in Audley House! The lead-up was filled with nerves and a fair share of uncertainty but seeing it all come together made the journey worth every second. So many people poured their time and energy into making this a… Read more: House Arts Review: Audley
- House Arts Review: FerrersBy Scarlet, Y12 “As House Captain, House Arts was an absolutely brilliant experience. I loved working with people from different years that otherwise I wouldn’t have met. Creating this production with everyone from Ferrers was a lovely experience, and made for a House Arts that I will never forget.”- Sophia… Read more: House Arts Review: Ferrers
- House Arts Review: PagetBy Scarlet, Y12 “House Arts was a stressful but exciting time. It was wonderful to see everyone in Paget House come together and take part in this production. A massive well done to all in band, tech and dance, for winning house awards. And a massive well done to Lily… Read more: House Arts Review: Paget
- House Arts Review: StaffordBy Scarlet, Y12 “The sense of togetherness the competition brought to Stafford was incredible, and I couldn’t be prouder of and grateful to everyone who took part. It was fantastic seeing the level of excitement and pride from both the people onstage and offstage. From the Year 12s and 13s… Read more: House Arts Review: Stafford
- House Arts 2024: ‘A Spectacle of Movie Magic’By Scarlet, Y12 Once again, House Arts was a fabulous success, each house creating much joy for the audiences. The entertaining storylines based on this year’s theme “Movie Magic” were greatly enhanced by the ‘top notch’ acting, singing, music, tech, and dancing, and for both the cast members and audience,… Read more: House Arts 2024: ‘A Spectacle of Movie Magic’
- Bohemian RhapsodyBy Evie Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot- stomping biopic celebrating the life and musical success of his majesty, the King of rock, Freddie mercury, and his fellow band consorts Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, who produced killer music and put other artists under pressure as they dominated the… Read more: Bohemian Rhapsody
- ‘Literature is simply a canvas on which writers paint the same female figure repeatedly’By Niharika Women dominate the book business. So why is it that the age-old trend of shallow and repetitive female characters continues to reappear in today’s modern society, especially in a field dominated by women and whose main audience is also women? According to the Office of National Statistics in… Read more: ‘Literature is simply a canvas on which writers paint the same female figure repeatedly’
- ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4With its inventive humour and nostalgic feel, Season 4 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ is a must-watch for fans of the first three seasons. The season proves itself to be both satisfying and exciting, proving why this series remains a Disney+ favourite. By Ajooni (Y10) The fourth season of… Read more: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4
- F1 2024 season updateBy Sukhmani This season is going to be one to remember if these first few races are an indicator of what’s to come. Before diving into the races lets begin with the beginning of the year. Silly season is upon us already and we have one of the most surprising… Read more: F1 2024 season update
- 96th Oscars Awards CeremonyBy Scarlet It is no surprise that once again, the Oscars truly were a night to remember, as it became a night filled with chaos and delight. From performances of ‘I’m Just Ken’ by Ryan Gosling and the Best Actress award given to Emma Stone for “Poor Things”. It was… Read more: 96th Oscars Awards Ceremony
- Dune: Part 2By Amy Arrowsmith “Dune: Part 2” is an aesthetically magnificent and grandiose continuation of the plot started in the first part. With a complex and engrossing cinematic experience, director Denis Villeneuve demonstrates his skill of world-building and storytelling once more. The movie continues where the first one left off, following… Read more: Dune: Part 2
- Guided: A book reviewBy Poppy “Nobody knows what happened that night… nobody but Macey.” Age rating: KS4+ Rating: 4/5 stars Book link: amazon.co.uk/Guided-Emma-Smith/dp/B0B5RWKX32 Scrolling on TikTok many months ago, likely procrastinating some sort of homework, I stumbled across a video of Emma Smith promoting her debut novel, Guided. Intrigued by how young she… Read more: Guided: A book review
- Humanising History: Half of a Yellow Sun reviewBy Mia “Red was the blood of the siblings massacred in the North, black was for mourning them, green was for the prosperity Biafra would have, and, finally, the half of a yellow sun stood for the glorious future,” Half of a Yellow Sun, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Although I wrote… Read more: Humanising History: Half of a Yellow Sun review
- A flavour to heighten your senses this AutumnBy Scarlet It is that time of year once again when the leaves have withered and the droplets of rain cling to the blurred, misted windows as they try desperately not to fall. Sweet smells of hot cocoa envelop your senses as you feel that comforting heat penetrate through your… Read more: A flavour to heighten your senses this Autumn
- Fandoms, Fantasy Tropes and The Owl House(Anonymous submission) While this certainly not the most autumnal thing I could choose to write about, I associate the show with the season. I was originally going to write this article just about those attributes, but getting there made me remember so much of how the show uses the fantasy… Read more: Fandoms, Fantasy Tropes and The Owl House
- Analysing Allegory: Undertale’s ghosts(Anonymous submission) Ah, Undertale. A game so terrifyingly huge with an even more colossal fan base. It’s notorious for its less-than-wholesome fandom. From poisoning artists in the most literal interpretation of ship wars I have ever seen and threatening its content creators for ‘enjoying the game the wrong way’ it’s… Read more: Analysing Allegory: Undertale’s ghosts
- Formula 1: Season update!By Sukhmani We begin with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort! Unsurprisingly, Verstappen absolutely dominated his home racetrack as well as pretty much every other race this season. However, there was an unexpected face on the podium, Pierre Gasly! Considering that Alpine isn’t usually a podium contender, this is an… Read more: Formula 1: Season update!
- The Secret History by Donna TarttBy Amy In The Secret History, Donna Tartt takes readers on a fascinating journey that pushes the boundaries of conventional psychological fiction. Captivating from the first page, Tartt’s masterful narrative takes you into the complex and mysterious world of a group of elite students. Tartt’s uncanny ability to delve into… Read more: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
- Is Gilmore Girls Worth Watching This Autumn?By Ajooni When the leaves begin to change and the temperatures drop a famous well-loved series with a large fan base Gilmore Girls rises in popularity, it’s described as a heart-warming drama set in the fictional town of Stars Hollow. However, having been around for so long, a question arises,… Read more: Is Gilmore Girls Worth Watching This Autumn?
- The ultimate guide to Taylor Swifts’ Midnights and Eras TourBy Ajooni Taylor Swift’s album “Midnights” marks yet another evolution in the artist’s incredible career. Released before her “Eras” tour, this album highlights Swift’s versatility and growth as a musician. “Midnights” is a departure from her previous works, exploring new musical territories while maintaining her signature heartfelt lyricism. The album… Read more: The ultimate guide to Taylor Swifts’ Midnights and Eras Tour
- The Silverstone Grand PrixBy Sukhmani The Silverstone Grand Prix is a popular race, especially for many British fans and drivers with it being their home race. However, like any Grand Prix it comes with its fair share of highs and lows. The race highlights: Max Verstappen gained his 6th consecutive race win and… Read more: The Silverstone Grand Prix
- People We Meet On Vacation (Emily Henry)By Amy The endearing contemporary romance “People We Meet On Vacation” by Emily Henry takes readers on a beautiful journey of friendship, love, and the strength of second chances. This book is the ideal retreat for people looking for a feel-good and uplifting story because of its captivating plot and… Read more: People We Meet On Vacation (Emily Henry)
- How Spider-Verse changed animation (again)(Anonymous submission) Spoilers ahead for ‘Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse, Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse and Arcane: League of Legends I am sure that we have all heard of 2018’s ‘Into The Spider-verse.’ Commonly awarded five-star reviews and a 97% score on ‘Rotten Tomatoes’, calling it a popular movie would be… Read more: How Spider-Verse changed animation (again)
- Can you really condemn an industry you profit off? “You painted a naked woman because you enjoyed looking at her, put a mirror in her hand and you called the painting “vanity”, thus morally condemning the woman whose nakedness you had depicted for your own pleasure.” – John Berger, Ways of Seeing. Emily Ratajkowski, acclaimed model and actress, has… Read more: Can you really condemn an industry you profit off?
- “Can black women ever escape the notion of ‘otherness’?A review of ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernadine Evaristo Bernadine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other is an insightful exploration of what it means to be a black, British woman in society and the prejudice and hardships that come with it. The novel follows twelve black women, with a different chapter… Read more: “Can black women ever escape the notion of ‘otherness’?