The Spoken Generation

Aiming to quash stereotypes and misconceptions, this is the first article in our series 'A very very short introduction..." which addresses feminism in its many and varied forms whilst providing us with a very very short introduction to this inclusive and uplifting social movement.

No need to whisper it - we are privileged! What does privilege really mean? How are we misusing it? How can we use it to benefit others? Our privilege has the power to make us superheroes. Find out how in this article.

This article offers an insight into the future of travel. How long before we will all be driving electric vehicles? Is hydrogen powered travel the solution to the climate crisis? Find out the answers to your burning questions in this article.

This article tackles the contemporary issue of racism in the 21st century, and the part that modern technology has to play in both inflaming and aiding the fight against racism.

We've all heard someone say 'It's just a phase' right? This article explores both sides of the debate on the many and varied labels under the umbrella of the LGBTQ+ community and sheds a little light on the correct use of these labels.

This article explores the challenges faced by dementia patients and explains the everyday actions that we can all take part in to lend a helping hand.

In the midst of the strangest year most of us have ever seen, this scientific article is here to remind us that threat of climate change has not diminished and that our combative action in the months following lockdown is vital.

We live in a world where babies are still put into pink and blue categories from birth. But has society always been this way? Have we always had such strict rules of what a girl or a boy should be, and are these rules beginning to change? Prepare to have some misconceptions put to rest in this article.

This piece of creative writing was written for an essay competition within the school where the focus was to write a piece of fiction or non-fiction based on the Ancient Greek creation myth and the creation of the world in general. Emma has used this brief to explore religion and religious changes as well as touching on climate change and other societal issues.

Describing the awe-inspiring tale of Creola Katherine Johnson, this article delves into the life of an African American woman who defied all societal conventions to become one of the most fundamental Mathematicians at NASA.

Following on from the epic Apollo 11 moon landing of the late 60’s, the next stop can only be Mars. This article explores the challenges of a manned mission to the red planet and asks the question, how long before it’s a reality?

Exploring an issue that may slip under the radar for many, this article explores the derogatory affect that modern society has on men as the age-old values of what it is to be a man are questioned.

A journey through the pandemics of the past, asking if there is anything to be learnt by what has gone before. With the world suffering from a pandemic in the 21st century, can the mistakes and revelations of our forefathers provide the solutions we need?

From Franco’s dictatorship to the present day, this article explores the constantly evolving role of women within the Hispanic world. This highlights not only the freedom that women enjoy today, but also the remaining differences between the Spanish and Argentinian societies’ views of women.

With friends and families isolated in this unprecedented time, what role does music play in the madness? This article looks at the psychological benefits that music plays in our day to day lives and how it provides unity in a time of forced separation.

This essay was written by a French A-Level student exploring the characters of No and Lou within the novel ‘No et Moi’ by Delphine de Vigan, exploring whether they can be considered to be “fragile, vulnerable and marginalised” within the narrative.

Making egg-fried rice sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? It may come as surprising to you, but many British people have not mastered the art of this traditional Chinese dish. This articles reveals the mistakes people make when making egg-fried rice and how to resolve them.

The vast differences between the Eastern and Western styles of living has meant that few people know the true beauty that lies within the compact city of Hong Kong. This article provides an interesting insight into life in Hong Kong from the perspective of a resident, including an exploration of the best attractions in the area.

This inspiring piece of creative writing reveals the inner workings and intricate details of an amazing dream from a first-person narrator’s perspective. It highlights the sheer beauty contained within our imagination, if we allow it to run wild.

Have you ever wondered about the vast differences between 2D and 3D games? This article tackles these differences by relating them to well-known video games and explores them with the passion of a video game lover.

As we are all craving a bit of tender loving care at the moment, here's a look at how humans may have formed the desire to love and be loved, and did our ancestors experience such emotions in the same way?

While the world has been put on pause by the COVID-19 pandemic, how has planet earth responded, and are there signs that it has done the planet some good?

Following Britain's empirical dominance throughout the 1800's, what lasting affects are till to be seen in the colonies and how has this affected them from a societal and economical position on the world stage?

With technology playing an increasingly prominent role in our day to day lives, could it be that computers begin to make moral and ethical decisions in the courts of law?

With the constant pressures of social media, the press, magazines and so much more besides, what effect is this time in the lime light having on the women of influence in the industry. This article looks at the moral issues with the media of today and how the treatment of women is beginning to take its tole.

With the Coronavirus Pandemic causing mass global disruption, and with the cancellation and postponement of many sporting events, what affect has this had on the athletes preparing for them and what long term implications will this have on the sporting industry?

The assessment of secondary school children is straying far from the norm this year, but what are the benefits of this altered system and can we find some positives to take forward from the way things are being handled?

Be it a job interview or a Ten Tors team, a science project or a sports team, leaders play a defining role in a group of people. Rosie discusses the qualities of Leadership and how we can all strive to achieve them.

Tony explores what music and the piano in particular means to him, emphasising the power music can have throughout your life.

Eric delves in the joys of the much loved band, Oasis.

The world is facing a climate crisis unlike anything we've seen before and must act before it's too late.

Experience the horror of an Australian wildfire in full force.

Love comes not without tragedy. This creative piece explores the grief around the loss of a lover.

Dilys has gone the extra mile to narrate and record her short story as we see the battle she has with her creature.