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Will our future become entirely digital? By Sanjana Iyer, The Henrietta Barnett School
It is certain that before the Covid-19 pandemic technology was a fast growing sector, with consumers all around the world indulging in the newest digital gadgets and software. However ever since the pandemic forced most of the population into their
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Closer Together yet Socially Distant; How Local Communities are Handling the Pandemic - Josephine Shaw - LEH
With COVID-19 still at large, the abrupt change to everyone’s lifestyle has proved difficult to adapt to. As we process the implications of all aspects of our lives, many are feeling stir-crazy, anxiously anticipating the day when we can physically
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What is it like to travel to our local major airports during the coronavirus pandemic outbreak? - by Dina Motashaw, Croydon High School
On the 23rd March, Dominic Raab, the foreign secretary, asked all UK citizens abroad to return to the UK immediately due to the worsening threat of the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, air travel has come to an almost standstill in the UK as we reach
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Doctor who Season 4, Episode 7 review
Doctor Who is one of my Favourite TV series it is a classed as Science fiction and Drama as it is based on a man who is about 900 years old and travels in a mysterious blue police box called the Tardis and explores different galaxy’s, universes and
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The Willoughbys Movie Review , Clarisa Pereira, Gumley House FCJ
If you are looking for a comical animated movie that deals with adventure and family, then this is the movie for you. The book-based story The Willoughby’s by Lois Lowry was adapted into an animated movie and premiered on Netflix on the 22nd of
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The doubts about Covid-19 immunization-Jayashree Parimita, Gumley House
Since the start of 2020, we have had many events and concerns tearing through the headlines. Some examples include rising tension between the US and Iran, Australia’s raging bushfires and lastly, the one which has affected humans the most being the
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The History of Kelsey Park by Emilia Beveridge, Sydenham High School
For their daily exercise, people are flocking to their local parks but did you ever stop to think about the history of the park. My local park is Kelsey Park and as it turns out it has a rich history. Originally, Kelsey Park was not a park at all
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The Basics of Cryptocurrency By Rohan Chauhan, Nower Hill High School
The Basics of Cryptocurrency Digital currency has frequently been called “the money of the future”, however, others have named it an extremely risky resource that should not be considered with the inadequacy of firm knowledge. Which is it? Plus
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Help Write History by Jamie Reger, Hampton School
Over the past few weeks many of us have been stuck at home, struggling to find activities to do. In these difficult times, The Richmond Library services have come up with a way to leave your mark on history. They are looking for local people to send
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Should the United Kingdom legalise the death penalty?By Rohan Chauhan, Nower Hill High School
Should the United Kingdom legalise the death penalty? Is it ever justified, such as for the most momentous crimes? Or do you believe it is a consistently sadistic and unconventional form of punishment? Nevertheless, do you regard it should be halted
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Should we still be breeding pugs? Hattie Clark, Lady Eleanor Holles
It is seemingly undeniable that pugs are a highly popular and well-loved breed, especially in the United Kingdom where they ranked as the third most popular type of dog according to pets4homes. They are alleged to have originated from 400BC China,
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Returning to the norm: Will we ever return to it? And perhaps why we shouldn’t.
As the number of endless days that we’ve been stuck in confinement for increases, we ask ourselves more and more the question of when this ordeal will really end. Yes supposedly, we’ve reached the peak, but what next? Do we really know what to expect
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Is it beneficial to learn a second language? By Rohan Chauhan, Nower Hill High School
Is it beneficial to learn a second language? Have you ever studied a foreign language? Do you think it is necessary to do so? Research has shown that many tiresome teenagers in the United Kingdom, question why we should learn a distant dialect
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Coronavirus and Domestic abuse: how can we help? By Ipek Tsil Kara, Sydenham High School
For the past month, most of us have been assigned the simple task of staying home to help stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Although, this seemingly basic task has taken its toll on us all and staying at home during a remarkably sunny April
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E-learning, a gain? by Julia Bulkowska, Gumley House
Lazy lye ins and school work in bed aren't the only advantages of distance learning, despite the setbacks it could bring. Students can take ownership of their learning and come back to school more independent and confident than ever before! This may
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Inspiring girls into STEM with Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE by Isabella Topley, Tolworth Girls School
Over the past decade, there has been an increase in efforts to try and encourage women into the STEM industry. One example of this is Stemettes, a charity founded by Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, which runs hackathons, panel events and school events to
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An interview with an artist during a global crisis by Millie Hindley, St Catherine's School
Mary Hayward-Smith is a ceramics artist based in Hampton who also paints in oils. She is Head of the Art Department at St Catherine’s School in Twickenham. I was fortunate enough to do a virtual interview via email to ask her some questions on how
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Lost Opportunities: How the coronavirus has impacted charitable endeavours. By Emily Parsons, Lady Eleanor Holles
The coronavirus is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges that most of us are probably ever going to face within our lifetimes, as a myriad of events have been cancelled and life as we know it has been disrupted, with the large majority of us stranded
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"Elf Isolation"- by Sophia Lorke, Croydon High School
The global pandemic has forced much of the world, including Great Britain, to go into Lockdown. This involves no physical contact with anyone other than immediate family; it is permissible to leave the house only for daily exercise, to go to the supermarket
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The importance of sleep By Amina Chaudhry ,Carshalton High School for Girls
When desperate to finish a last-minute essay, tv-series or book, it is easy to forget about sleep. Sleeping is an important factor in a person’s overall wellbeing and health. Though often neglected, sleep has many positive benefits on the human body
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Why you should do the Young Reporters Scheme- Hannah Sterling LPGS
Why you should do the young reporters’ scheme-Hannah Sterling LPGS Ever taken an interest in writing, ever had ambitions of becoming a journalist? Or do you just want a poignant additive to your CV? This scheme has not only opened my eyes wide
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Raising Awareness for Myasthenia Gravis, by Zoe Wreford, Radnor House School
Myasthenia gravis is a chronic auto-immune condition that causes muscle fatigue. It is often referred to as the ‘snowflake’ condition since every person who has myasthenia gravis can experience slightly different symptoms, which complicates treating affected
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The dangers of Trump versus the Media -Shania McNally, Reigate College
Since the start of the presidency of Donald Trump in 2017, Trump has repeatedly attacked the media, calling them “fake news” and the “enemy of the people”. The current coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the dangers of the relationship between
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Rainbows emerging from the rainy days of COVID-19, By Charlotte D'Angelo, Wimbledon High School
I was walking around my neighbourhood, enjoying my one opportunity to get out of the house while maintaining my distance, as I noticed a few clumsily painted rainbows decorate the windows of nearby houses. This rainbow has become a signal
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The scary side of psychology, by Zoe Wreford, Radnor House School
With lockdown in full spin, everyone’s had more time on their hands to get round to reading the books they’ve always been meaning to. And it seems, ironically, that at a time like this, dystopian novels are becoming increasingly popular. As I’ve been
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Hidden Histories- Hannah Padbury, Gumley
Hidden in West London, near Kew Gardens, lies another treasure many people may not be aware of. This is The National Archives, which represents the nation’s memory. The archives hold many historical documents such as: Shakespeare’s will, the Doomsday
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How has coronavirus affected the environment and society?
How has coronavirus affected the environment and society? As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds across the globe, threatening lives and affecting the world economy, it has also had a profound impact on the environment from cleaner air and increased
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Crafting in Quarantine - Esme Magnier, Parmiter's School
During lockdown, we can easily get bored. So what is there to do? For some, lockdown has been a difficult experience due to the uncertainty of our future. For others, it has a been boring due to the lack of things to do. Students across the
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The change in our online activity in lockdown, Jane Lee LEH
With many high street retailers having to shut down their stores due to the coronavirus pandemic, many families and individuals are now having to resort to online shopping for non-essential items such as clothing, books and physical formats of music
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Covid-19 and the live music scene by Emilie Brown, Gumley House School
Many of us would have been attending and looking forward to upcoming concerts and summer festivals, however, most have been cancelled or postponed due to the global pandemic. The music industry has had to find new ways to keep fans and artists
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Contagion during Corona by Devangi Vyas Newstead Wood School
Scrolling through Netflix, it appears that every pandemic-related film has hit my recommendations. After watching the highly-acclaimed 'Contagion', which was released a decade ago, I wonder why it is so strikingly similar to the pandemic currently
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The good to come out of quarantine, by Sarika Bhatia Woodford County High School
The UK has been in quarantine for a month now, and people are finding it increasingly difficult to stay at home. It is important to remember why we are doing this, and to look at some of the silver linings that have come from the situation, in order
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What’s it like working at Selfridges? By Caitlin Mainwaring, Newstead Wood
An interview with a former employee at Selfridges, Nigel Maiwnaring. Which departments did you work in? There were a lot! I started off as Saturday staff in the pen department, before moving to the magazine department. As a supervisor, I
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A Virtual Tour of the National Portrait Gallery by Caitlin Mainwaring, Newstead Wood
Museums and galleries have been temporarily closed as a result of the UK lockdown amid the Coronavirus pandemic. However, the National Portrait Gallery (npg) has gone online, meaning that you can still see the historic paintings and beautiful artwork
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The NHS and us - Aishwarya Khadka, Langley Park School for Girls
It’s certainly an odd spectacle; #clapforthenhs possesses just about the tact of several bollards in a row clapping for car crash awareness. The common bollard is placed sincerely to protect citizens and gazes nonchalantly over hundreds of fatal road
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Is it time to end lockdown? by Jai Raven, Nower Hill High School
After a month of lockdown, many countries such as Spain and Italy are starting to ease restrictions put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. In the past few weeks, many people in the USA have gathered to protest against lockdown, saying it goes
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The new normal by Kateleigh Tome, Gumley House
As the first month of the nationwide lockdown continues onto the next month we have slowly adapted to our new normal living arrangements and activities. As Easter has finished and the summer term has just begun online schooling has resumed. But
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Is there anything else out there? By Maria Manta, Farringtons School
For years humans have believed that we are not alone. And no, I’m not talking about the room you’re in right now. I am talking about the universe. The source of all space, time matter and energy, including stars, galaxies and planets. The place where