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Sleep deprivation by Layba Ahmed Carshalton High School for Girls
Sleep deprivation is very common and it no doubt happens frequently to almost everyone globally. People who suffer from lack of sleep, often feel depressed, stressed and sometimes miserable, because their bodies do not function properly especially
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Coronavirus: The aviation industries' response by Tejas Khambhayta, Nower Hill High School
The global aviation body, IATA, has said the industry has never seen such a downturn this deep before as air traffic falls below 50%. In these unprecedented times, the only way to get past it is by working together. Although most aircrafts are grounded
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Impressive advancements made on Putney Super Sewer by Madeleine McClean, Lady Eleanor Holles School
Construction of the new Thames Tideway Scheme is progressing at a healthy rate, as the Putney area welcomes new developments. Huge excavations were made to remove a ‘pipe jacking’ machine, used for excavating tunnels. This was done successfully and
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Online Learning by Losigga Rajahvisvalingam - Gumley House Convent School
Most schools have been closed since Friday 20th March at the earliest due to this coronavirus crisis. As a result, teachers have been faced with the challenge to continue teaching the rest of the curriculum at home. It is indeed a very daunting task
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Our parks by Toby Gwynne, Hampton School
Never before have I seen Bushy Park as busy as last weekend; the sun was out, all of the flowers had bloomed and people flooded to large open expanses of grassland and forest, making an effort to social distance whilst doing so. Although the park is
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Funerals during the coronavirus crisis
The distress of losing relatives and friends during this period is amplified greatly by restrictions of human contact when grieving, as many can no longer rely on the comfort of friends and family at funerals and during grief periods. Inconsolable,
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Sequencing genomes, Interview with Sir Michael Stratton- by Lucia Noursadeghi, Lady Eleanor Holles
Our genomic DNA comprises a sequence of base-pairs, arranged in triplets from any one of four different bases labelled A, T, C and G. It holds the blueprint for production of all the proteins which control the structure and function of our bodies.
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The Psychological Impact of Lockdown by Amy Clarke, Sydenham High School
Many at first might rejoice about living a different lifestyle such as attending school and working from the comfort of our own homes. However, the confinement may just be the start of more problems. Evidence has shown that lockdown due to the coronavirus
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Why are we drawn to idyllic world of social media? by Zoe Wreford, Radnor House School
Why are we so drawn to Instagram models and influencers if we know they promote unrealistic expectations? The world of social media, though daunting, has successfully infiltrated the lives of many young teens and, for the most part, scrolling through
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Quarantine for A University Student by Sarika Patel, Bancroft's Shool
During these unusual times, the behaviour of people has changed as attitudes have altered and the amount of time on our hands has increased. How as life changed for a university student, who still has exams? As universities have closed, the many students
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Why has 'Friends' stood the test of time? by Eleanor Kirkland, Esher College
Why has ‘Friends’ stood the test of time? This week marks the 25th anniversary of ‘Friends’ being aired in the UK, yet it remains a hit. As everyone finds themselves in lockdown one can only assume many will reach for the sitcom again, finding comfort
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Tamil New Year by Sanga Arivanantham, Newstead Wood School
Tamil New Year, also known as Puthandu or Varudappirappu, is the first day of the Tamil calendar year. It is on April 14th, as the date is set according to the solar cycle of the lunisolar Hindu calendar. This festival is celebrated by Tamil people
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All hands on deck by Sarah Sayid, Bancroft's School
As the world continues through its second month in lockdown, we take a look at how one school is getting involved. Being an NHS worker in recent times has completely changed. Coronavirus has taken the entire world by storm and no one has been hit
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Mindfulness in Mad times by Devangi Vyas Newstead Wood
In our current situation where anxiety-causing Covid-19 shows no signs of dissolving, peace truly is a rare gem to be found. Days spent in Quarantine has allowed me to spend a rather excessive amount pondering over the time I spent at school before
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Has Feminism Gone Too Far? - Grace Whittley, Hundred of Hoo Academy
Feminism is: “the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes.”. Some people believe that it goes too far when it demands equity instead of equality - to which I agree. But i can only speak for myself when saying that most
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Art of Calligraphy By Devangi Vyas, Newstead Wood
In our world, with the Coronavirus pandemic seeping into every corner, we find the majority of our freedom becoming somewhat invisible. So now, where being busy - rather too busy - was the celebrated norm and suddenly we are finding time for ourselves
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Earth day, everyday - Karolina Jagodzinska, Ursuline High School
On April 22nd we have celebrated Earth day. This annual event is celebrated around the world, demonstrating support for environmental protection. Its origin stems back to the 1970 and is now celebrated in more than 193 countries. Today
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Will life return back to normal? by Femi Adesegun, Sydenham High School
Will life return back to normal? No one is certain on what life will truly be like once the coronavirus pandemic is over but it is certain that life won’t return back to normal straight away. The government
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Supporting Education From Home by Rashmini Mootoosamy, St Catherine's School, Twickenham
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the world and people everywhere are being called upon to help their communities by working from home. Teachers are playing a huge role in helping by helping the continuation of education all over the country, from
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Campaigning to improve mental health, by Krishna Mahendrakar, Wilson's School
These are clearly very unusual and difficult times. Not only is it a physical challenge of enduring the virus together, but it can also be a very emotionally challenging time for many of us around the world. While we are in self isolation, we are often
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Whatsapp - fighting a different kind of virus by Amy Francis, the Henrietta Barnett School
Through this global crisis, we’ve learnt that social media and messaging apps are a key part of communication. At a time where we can’t be physically close, these platforms are helping us to stay in touch. However, over the past few weeks
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How did Covid-19 push the development of education by Zoirjon Imomaliev,Farringtons school
How did Covid-19 push forward the development of education? We all heard of Covid-19 and the lockdown that we are in because of it. Unfortunately, lots of lives has been lost because of this virus, rest in peace. However, this
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Are schools setting too much work? By Lara Duffy LPGS
Lock down and the world around us is stressful enough as it is, so many students find that schoolwork and the school routine help to create a sense of normalcy in the world. However, when the work set by teachers is confusing and there is too much of
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Bored out of my mind, Isabella Gilson, Newsteadwood School
Bored Out of My Mind I think I can speak for everyone when I say quarantine SUCKS! Learn a new skill? Well there's only so many times one person can make the same banana bread. I scroll through my phone lathargectly everynight thinking about how
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Here’s One Area of Your Life You Can Focus on During Lockdown - Jaynelle Osei, DGGS
When you think of good leadership, what comes to mind? Is it a world leader? Maybe a local one instead? Or simply the characteristics of a leader. Due to our individual experiences and beliefs, each and every one of us will think of different things
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Shakespeare: Feminist or not? By Zoe Wreford, Radnor House School
Undoubtedly, Shakespeare and his writing has shaped our literary understanding forever, and even centuries after they were written; the recurring themes in his plays concerning race, class, jealousy and ambition seem ever present in our modern society
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When will this all be over? By Emma Knight, Langley Park School for Girls
The simple answer is, no one knows. For many people, if not everyone, this thought will be scary. It’s the fear of the unknown and whilst we can predict when we’ll be given some sense of freedom again, there is no confirmed time yet. The media continue
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Will Lockdown Give Us More Music? By Dani Dodman, Reigate College
As Britain (and the rest of the world) show no sign of coming out of lockdown any time soon, musicians are making the most of their new-found free time to produce more music than ever. Countless musicians have been forced to cancel their upcoming
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The music of life: Sally Fletcher, piano teacher by Tom Scott, Hampton School
A lot of us have, or have had, piano teachers. Many are unsung heroes, finding and nurturing musical talent, and encouraging a lifelong appreciation of music. One of these heroes is Sally Fletcher. She is based in Barnes but works in several parts
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Taking Care of the Environment. By Gursiman Ghataura, Gumley House Convent School
When you take a walk outside, what do you see? Green grass, trees, plants and animals buzzing? Or smog, smoke, travel and litter? What would you like to see? “I would like to see green, luscious grass, beautiful, tall trees, open fields, no litter
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Corona kills real GCSE grades - By Lavanya Manchikanti, Gumley House Convent School
As most people would now know, all public examinations are cancelled due to the deadly corona virus. It is such a shame for those who have worked incredibly hard in order to prepare for these life changing examinations by revising day and night. The
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What can Covid-19 teach us about tackling climate change? Charlotte Brereton, Newstead Wood
The horrors caused by global warming have never been as serious as they are in the 21st Century, and show few signs of stopping. Ice caps melt, causing sea levels to rise, causing islands to face submersion underwater and so on. However, amidst the
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Kim Kardashian has decided to become a lawyer, and people have a problem with it by Sarika Bhatia, Woodford County High School
The Kardashians are royalty in the world of reality TV, and the queen herself, Kim, announced in 2019 her plans to become a criminal justice lawyer. Daughter of Robert Kardashian, who worked on the infamous OJ Simpson case, Kim kicked of her carreer
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Keeping Healthy. By Gursiman Ghataura, Gumley House Convent School
Keeping healthy. We are all told by teachers, friends and family that keeping healthy is important. The Health Survey for England 2017 estimated that 28.7% of adults in England are obese and a further 35.6% are overweight. Firstly, what is obesity