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THE BOLD ISSUE
Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge that the land on which this magazine was created is the traditional land of the Anaiwan peoples. We wish to pay respect to th e e l d er s p a s t , p re s e n t a nd emerging.
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Le!er from the Editors Hello everyone and welcome back to another jam-packed issue; the fourth edition of the Scope. The Bold Issue has been one of many challenges, but the end result is one that we hope embodies the theme and does justice to the amazing range of articles that we have. When we decided on the theme, ‘bold’, we weren’t sure what kind of articles to expect, or if people would even want to contribute. We were not expecting to be welcomed by such a diverse range of articles and artworks. Be prepared to see your teachers secret side with a hilarious ‘would you rather’, find out how you should study based on your favourite food, see creative photography and gain insight into the various ‘animal crossing’ villagers. This issue has been another success and it couldn’t be done without the amazingly creative students. We would really like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who went above and beyond to make this possible. For us, the theme ‘bold’ was decided on based on the fact that the girls in our PLC community are so varied, and we felt as through this issue would be one in which they could share their stories and opinions that may otherwise seen as ‘outthere’. We were so happy to see how well everyone took to the theme and how creative their uptake of the idea was. The theme gave a stage for articles that could reflect on ‘bold’ decisions made in the past while also reflecting on the more modern aspects of the theme. We were lucky enough to have the previous editors, Esther Eickhoff and Pearl Rogers act as student mentors through the process, along with the magazines creators, Thurkka and Izzy. Not only that, but we had the expertise and skill of both Mrs Clynch and Mr Clendinning who provided much needed ability in the world of editing and the finer aspects of making a magazine like this possible. Finally, we would like to give a huge shout-out to every single contributor, and to our editorial team who made the process so amazing! Stay bold, Sarah and Zari
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6. What Makes a PLC girl? 7. Would you rather? 8. Bold Talks with Teachers 10. Wicked - The Musical 11. Outdoor Adventures 12. College Constellation
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FEATURES AND HUMAN INTERESTS
22. Mental Health and Music Therapy 23. How Bold Colours Affect the Brain 24. Heroes of Society 26. Women in Industry
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14. A Bold Mission 15. Bold vs Familiar 16. Bold Women
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28. Bold Women Screens 30. I Believe in Yo 31. Bold Fashion 32. Animal Crossi 34. Top Tiktok rec
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18. The Power of Women 19. Make it What You Want 20. Bold Buffalos 20. The Tree 21. Art in Nature
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36. What Hot Special Are You? 38. Crossword Corner 38. Find-a-word 39. Cartoon Corner 40. Meet the Team
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What makes a PLC girl? KATE MABBOTT
PLCA’s core values are central to the school, and students embody these values in all of their ventures. On the sporting field, in the classroom, and in ensembles and orchestras, these values are at the forefront of all achievements. PLCA girls are charismatic, they approach every task with integrity. No matter the result, the girls always try their absolute hardest, and help others in the process. One of my fondest PLCA memories is driving down to Coffs Harbour on our 2021 year 11 camp. This camp was one of the most enjoyable schooling experiences. Together, year 11 overcame high ropes courses, surfing and got to share lots of laughs. Shoutout to ‘Chad’ who we missed on the bus ride… PLCA girls are different because when they start each year, a sense of community and connection is built. This is a central component to the characteristics of a PLCA girl, as no girl is ever alone in their choicesthere is always an army of hardworking and supportive peers and teachers ready to help any girl in need. PLCA girls are able to thrive in their environment because of this close interconnection between year groups, which really adds to why the school is different from all of the other independent schools across the New England region. PLCA is one of the best schools in the New England region for so many reasons. PLCA caters for the interests of all girls and students are not limited if their interests are sport based, creative arts based, or neither. The opportunities offered by the school truly do set it apart and it is within the purple walls that these girls in these waves of green tartan grow and develop into women of tomorrow. Photos courtesy of PLC
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Would you rather? POPPY MCLAREN
1. Would you rather only be able to sing opera or never talk? Sophia Marchant (Year 5): I would definitely sing opera because I want to talk!!!! George Whibley (Year 9): *laughs* sing opera.
2. Would you rather be famous and unhappy or be happy and not famous? Dana Ezra (Year 6): Well I don't want to be famous and I want to be happy so I chose happy but not famous. Bella Waters (Year 9): Definitely famous. If you are famous you are happy. Hehe. I’m joking, happy. Please put that in.
3. Would you rather always have new shoes that are too small or only have old shoes that fit well? Ella Jenkins (Year 7): Old shoes because you can wear them anywhere and not have to worry about them. Chloe Clark (Year 9): Ohhhhh, tough. Old shoes that fit well.
4. Would you rather be able to read minds or see the future? Audrey Tighe (Year 10): Probably read minds. It’d be kinda cool. Abby Eastment (Year 9): I mean neither because reading minds will ruin relationships and stuff. But seeing the future would be sad and I guess you wouldn’t be able to live life to the full because you would always be waiting for something that you shouldn’t know about. So probably read minds… I guess.
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MACKENZIE ROBERTSON
1. What’s the funniest thing you’ve done before? (Mr Clendinning) “One time when I was a child I got my pants caught in the chain of my bike, so I had to walk home through the streets without any pants on... *laughs* Don’t wear tracksuit pants when you’re bike riding! I was about ten- can you add that I wasn’t an adult... ”
2. What was your first impression of the school, the students and the teachers? (Mr Clendinning) “My first impression of the school was coming up the avenue of trees you know out the front through the gates- and so I had a really nice sense of place and it was a cooler day and yeah, it just felt really nice.”
(Mrs Fittler) “Oh, my giddy aunt… I pretended I was my twin sister in class when I was a kid!”
(Mrs Fittler) “Everyone is so lovely, they’re so friendly, they’re so compassionate, they’re lovely to talk to and they love to laugh.”
(Mr J) “We did a show of Alice in Wonderland, and I was the queen of hearts! That was pretty ridiculous...the only line was “off with your head!” This was in New Zealand so I would have been only seven. ”
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(Mr J) “I remember being super intimidated because I was coming from teaching at a country school… I had been the only music teacher, and it was a state school and so when I came here I felt like I wasn’t going to be good enough to teach you.”
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3. If you have a hidden talent? What is it? (Mrs Fittler) “Oh wow, a hidden talent *laughs* making science cool! No that’s not really a talent is it... Umm fire twirling” (Mr Gall) “I can eat a piece of bread in 20 seconds. I recommend you try it, but it’s a lot harder than it looks!” What’s the boldest thing about PLC? (Mr Gall) “Umm… I think the boldest thing about PLC would be that all the girls are allowed to be who they are and they’re not afraid to be who they are.”
5. Which year group do you like the most? Be honest. (Mr Clendinning) “Oh come on you can’t ask that… Pre K, yeah Pre K! They are so much fun.” (Mrs Fittler) “*Laughs joyfully* Oh which year do I like the best? I love them all… especially year ten but I love them all...” (Mr Gall) “My favourite year group is my year eights’ because I have them for pastoral care.”
(Mr J) “Umm… *sighs* Marching.”
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PLC out of t Wicked- The Musical The story so far… SARAH WATERS Lights, camera and action! And we are back, with another musical production by PLCA. This year, we will be transported to the world of Oz- but not the one we know from the classic, ‘The Wizard of Oz’. This thrilling musical follows the interactions of Elphaba, the ‘green girl’ and Galinda, the ‘queen of the school’. With the common s tr u g g l e s of g i r l s f ro m b o y s , misunderstandings and fitting in, this production is one to stay tuned to. The cast and crew have been working hard throughout this term and have shown an amazing commitment to rehearsals. The cast will continue to rehearse throughout term 3 and are incredibly excited to perform in term 4. The dances and scenes are coming along beautifully and this sure is going to be another big crowd hit.
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Some things I cannot change, but 'til I try I'll never know. - Elphaba, Defying
So much of me is m a de of w h a t I learned from you - Elphaba, For Good
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Outdoor Adventures NAT BRENNAN AND LILLY MCCOOK
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The Hawkesbury Canoe Classic is a volunteer run event that raises money and awareness for the Bone Marrow transplant foundation. It is a 111km kayak from Windsor to Mooney Mooney, just outside of Sydney. We as the PLC team train at Malpas dam every Sunday and you can do extra if you are that keen. We hope to get a couple of training sessions in at the Grafton river in order to gain a bit of river experience.
I have been completing Duke of Ed for a few years now. I remember the tears, the sweat, the desperation for a proper home-cooked meal. But I also remember the joy, the excitement, the beauty, the teamwork, the new skills, that wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for Duke of Ed. Duke of Ed is focused on “empowering all young Australians aged 14-24 to explore their full potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world, regardless of their location or circumstance”. Undertaking this challenge is one of the most rewarding achievements someone can do in their life. It teaches, strengthens, challenges, enriches and equips all its participants, and I thoroughly recommend it. Most times the challenge is the making of the adventure. - Nat Brennan
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The people that you will come across whilst completing this event will completely inspire you. There were people standing up paddle boarding for 111km up the Hawkesbury river and people that have gone through things that we can’t even imagine. - Lilly Mc Cook
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How you should study based on ANNICHA
Fire Chilli Chocolate Yo u a r e i n n a t e l y motivated students. However, due to your fiery tendencies, you can get easil y frustrated if you don’t u n d e r s t a n d something. That’s why the “Pomodoro technique” is ideal as it requires you to take a 5 m i n u te b re a k e v e r y 2 5 m i n u te s which helps space out work. Make the most of your fire!
Green Curry As a student, you may find it difficult to motivate yourself to complete your workespecially if you don’t have much interest in it. You are full of zest, but not always suited to all subjects. When doing a subject you may find it boring, try to see it from different perspectives. Or, try to consider the big picture, which this work is just another step towards finishing.
Triple Spiced Pizza You are known for being spontaneous and adventurous, which means making plans and schedules wouldn’t be helpful. Ins tead of setting dedicated time spaces for work, just set small tasks you can complete daily or weekl y. Your many layers mean that you are able to adapt to challenges faced.
Air Fairy Floss You are very social, so s t u d y i n g i n g rou p s allows you to have the best of both worlds. By talking ideas through with your friends and doing work next to someone, taking breaks together will keep you motivated and focused. You know how to work the crowd and many admire how sweet and carefree you are.
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Sponge Cake As a student, you love harmony, which can make it difficult for you to focus on just o n e t h i n g . Yo u r teamwork skills and balance make you a true beauty. You love an even balance so “work hard and play hard” could be your m i n d s e t . H o we v e r, ensuring you make time for friends and family, as well as for
Popcorn Yo u a r e g r e a t a t working independently. Quiet environments work best for you when working on your own or with other students. A study technique for you could be to find a nice quiet area that you can get the most work done- perhaps outside or in the l i b r a r y. Yo u c a n sometimes be hard to read due to your sweet and savoury nature.
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Earth Mushroom Pasta As a student, you like to organise your work with styl e. When it comes down to it, you are very committed and like getting things done. Your unassuming nature makes you a desirabl e student. A quiet place either early in the morning or late at night to work with no distractions is the best so there is little to no ambient noise that can distract you.
Mud cake You are one of the h ardest working students there are. You are very organised, and study more than t h e y n e e d t o . Yo u typically tend to be audio learners, so a good study technique could be to record yourself speaking your notes aloud and listening to them each night. Many peopl e admire how sweet you are!
Greek salad Yo u are very motivated to do the best at school. Your goal-oriented mindset means you still try your hardest to be the best. You te nd to b e ver y competitive, so m a y b e c re a t i n g some friendl y competition is something that can use. You are full of surprises and have something for everyone!
Water Vege Soup You are known to be very emotional and sensitive. This means h aving preventative m e a s u re s t o w a r d s getting too stressed is the goal. A method that may help this is planning your school and study da y the night before meaning you finish everything you need to do. You are a healthy friend who brings everything together into one mix.
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Ice Tea You like to be able to work independently, as you can understand the content better this w a y. Yo u r l o v e o f problem-solving also adds to this need to work alone. Setting goals when working on multiple assessments at once will help you accomplish everything that needs to be done and take off the s tr e s s . Yo u a r e refreshing and always have a burst of energy.
Jelly Yo u a r e i n c r e d i b l y imaginative, making you a very creative student. Yo u t y p i c a l l y e n j o y producing and making designs. You also tend to procrastinate- so doing a little each day of an assessment will help you get it done. In social situations you work well and can mould well to suit the room.
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A Bold Mission NEVADA GUIANCE On the 18th of February 2021, a rover fittingl y named “Perseverance” landed on our closest planetary relative. But it was more than just a feat of engineering and another step in the space race. This rover is the next step into the bold search for signs of living creatures on other worlds - the search for life. However, Perseverance’s mission didn’t end at touchdown - it is still browsing through the red, dusty Martian surface of what was once home to a river delta and lake. Why? Well, liquid water is life’s most essential ingredient, and scientists want to know if water was once present on Mars. But how does a car-sized space vehicle know what to look for? Perseverance is equipped with stateof-the-art scientific equipment and will collect rock and soil samples that will be sent back to Earth. The thing is, life is most probably a part of Mars’ past - this is why the rover i s c a re f ul l y s c an n i n g th rou g h Martian geology. Think microscopic palaeontology - small signs of life could very well be preserved in the rocky structures covering the red planet. However, if signs of life are found, it won’t be the microorganisms themselves, and instead the organic materials they s ynthesised -known as a biosignature- may be hidden within the rock.
underneath the surface of Mars after scanning with ground penetrating radar. Scientists scanned the area, and in the region of the lake, a very bright signal was coming from the subsurface - liquid water! Even the possibility of water is all it takes for a sign of life on Mars. Life on another planet is just as exciting as it sounds - even if it’s not aliens we’re talking about, finding any sort of organism would be an amazing achievement! But why do we want to find life? After all, it’s pretty plentiful here on Earth. But finding life somewhere else brings up an infinite amount of questions did life on Earth originate from Mars? How did the life on Mars come into existence? Was Mars once an E a r th - l i ke wor l d th r i v i n g wi th organisms of its own kind? If we want to continue this search for interplanetary life, ‘perseverance’ is all it will take.
Rocks aren’t the only niche where life will lurk - scientists h ave discovered what they think to be a subglacia l lake about 1.5km
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Bold vs Familiar MATILDA ALMOND I have noticed - as you may have - the
difference. But when push comes to
growing “trend” of being bold among
shove, most of us would have to
teenagers within our society. This
choose familiarity over boldness-
trend of boldness could be simply
because if everyone was completely
exercised by watching movies from
and utterly bold in their decisions we
different decades that no one else
would all be quite disorientated by the
your age watches, or discovering a
overwhelming difference of day-to-
hidden rock band and devoting all
day life, until being bold once again
your time listening to their music and
becomes familiar. If we lost familiarity
only their music because it is yours -
we would lose the familiar rhythms of
you discovered it after all. That bold
humanity that bond us and allow us to
impulse to ride any train to where it
re l a te and c re a te re l a t i o n s h i p s
might take you.
between one another.
Whether it be your “unique” fashion
I’ll be the first young person to admit I
sense, music taste or lifestyle, the
love familiarity; this may be a boring
irony is that boldness is becoming a
fact but it is true. I also love boldness;
commonality; so really, it isn’t that
but if I were to lose the familiar things
bold to be bold anymore. I know for a
I ta ke f or g ra n te d I woul d b e
fact in the past I too have dreamed of
completely lost!
being the first to discover a band, or running away on the train at night, but now I realise that I wouldn’t know what to do when I got to my foreign
So I am going to leave you with this thought and if you agree, don’t be scared to say you love familiarity!
destination.
While others may think it’s a bit
This is why I have realised that we all
likely dive a little deeper and discover
need some aspects of familiarity in our lives. I am not sa ying th at boldness is a bad thing; it suggests excitement, self-expression, and
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strange at first, eventually they will that they love it as well. Each and every one of us needs a balance of familiar patterns and some boldness to keep life exciting so that every day doesn’t feel the same.
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It has been made clear throughout history that women have the ability to make a difference and to make the world a better place. The bold decisions we make install the powerful messa ge th at we, as women, want to make a positive change.
Rosa Parks It had started as an ordinary Thursday evening when Rosa Parks boarded the bus in Montgomery, Alabama on the 1st of December, 1955. She had finished her work shift at the retail store, and her feet were tired, but no more tired than any other day. Miss Parks sat down in the first row of the ‘black section’ where s h e m e t wi th th e oth er A f r i c an Americans that had finished their long day of work. The bus drove to another bus stop where many white people filled the ‘white section’ so that there were no seats left in the front. A white person ordered Miss Parks to leave her seat so that she could sit down. Miss Parks did not budge. At that moment, she had made up her mind that she was going to stay there. When the bus driver came, and even the police, Rosa Parks stayed in her seat and did not move. She knew that she had the right to sit there, and her skin colour was not going to change that. Even though she was briefly put in jail, she had started the first signs of the ci vil rights movem ent as African Americans and their supporters started protesting b y b eginning the “Bus Boycott.” Rosa Parks truly showed us to never give up for what you believe in. The event that unravelled on the bus that night demons trated her wanting 016
justice. Miss Parks said she was “tired of being treated differently, like a secondclass citizen on account of the colour of my skin,” and demanded a change. She was clearly aware of the consequences, but yet prevailed with her actions, making many proud of what she had achieved by standing her ground. Her littl e but very significant protest sparked a new beginning for African Americans as they found a new inner strength and courage to fight for justice and desegregation. The bold choice made by Miss Parks brought 40,000 African Americans together to start the Bus Boycott. For 381 days, they would not ride on buses in Montgomery, to show how much the bus companies depended on the African Americans’ money, and how without them, they would go out of business. The decision Miss Parks’ made has had ma jor impacts on American society and the world. African Americans are no longer legally segregated or have to give up their seats on buses to white people and it h as opened up other opportunities for African Americans to fight for rights and freedoms that they once did not have.
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There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish. - Michelle Obama
Mother Teresa Over her lifetime, Mother Teresa became an international symbol of selfless charity as she devoted her life towards helping the poorest people in India. She was only twelve years old when she realised that she wanted to become a missionary to spread the love of God. At eighteen she left her home in Skopje, North Macedonia, to compl ete months of training to become a nun. This training enabled her to travel to Calcutta to teach at St Mary’s High School for the next seventeen years. It was when working in Calcutta that Mother Teresa noticed the immense suffering and poverty, which made her realise how much help those peopl e needed. Even though Mother Teresa had no funding, she had permission from her superiors to leave the convent school she had been teaching at for many years so that she could devote herself to helping the poorest people in the slums of Calcutta. Still without funding, Mother Teresa created a school without a building for children who lived in the slums of Calcutta so they the bold issue
could get an education. After getting financial support, voluntary helpers, and obtaining permission from the ‘Holy See’, her work was able to expand into ‘The Missionaries of Charity’ which was created to love and care for people who nobody else could look after. Mother Teresa’s choice of devoting her life to working for the poor showed us how a life worth living is a life lived for others. We do not have to follow in her footsteps and become a nun working in the slums of India, but we can show compassion, kindness, and love towards others throughout our lives. The simplest choices of how we behave towards others can have a great impact in our community. Mother Teresa’s bold decisions have positively changed the world as she has made us more aware of caring for others, whilst creating organisations which will continue to help people for many years to come.
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The Power of Women TEYA CATTERALL
Women, We are women, And proud to be so. We stand tall and speak up To what we truly know. Greta Thunberg, Global warming Bam! You have awareness Because climate change is something to be aware of. At only 17 with 12 simple words ‘This is not a one-time thing, this is our entire future’ We woke up and tried to change JK Rowling, With pen in her hand Wrote some stories About Magical lands. Her talent and resilience Resulted in awe As children all over begged for more Women, We are women, And proud to be so. We stand tall and speak up To what we truly know.
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Make It What You Want AZARIA JONES
Be bold they say; be beautiful, be different from the rest. You have so much potential, so much charisma! Let life put you to the test. Hold Your Own and Fight ItI know that you can win. Every challenge is an opportunity, use your ‘power within’ . But honestly? You’re allowed to calm down for a while, it really is okay. Life shouldn’t be made out of wistfulness, or whatever else they say. It’s not always about the journey, or even the results. Life is what you make it… So make it what you want.
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The Tree KATIE HYNES
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Art in Nature CHLOE CLARK I chose to display my photos of nature in the Scope because I felt as though peopl e don't appreciate nature as they should. With global warming being such a relevant issue at the moment, I feel as though it is time that we appreciate the small things in life; the flowers, trees, rivers and rocks. We need to appreciate nature as much as we can, and learn to protect and care for it as it is. Our earth is so beautiful and unique and I want to use my photography to share this message. So, look around at your natural surroundings and appreciate what you see and make sure to do your part in conserving our beautiful planet.
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Mental Health and Music Therapy
CHIYO BROWN The mental health of young people has been an important topic of discussion in recent years. In 2020, almost 1 in 5 Australians reported having a mental health condition. In the last 12 months, 78% of 4-17 yearolds with mental disorders reported that they needed some form of help, and 25% of these children didn’t have their needs met. A mental illness is a health problem that significantl y affects how a person feels, thinks, behaves, and interacts with other people. They can be treated through various different therapies, medications, and support programs. Some of the most well known types of therapy include ‘Cognitive Behavioural Therapy’, ‘Interpersonal Psychotherapy’ and ‘Dial ectical Beh aviour Therapy’. Therapy methods such as ‘Music Therapy’, ‘Animal-Assisted Therapy’ and ‘Art Therapy’ are also becoming i n c re a s i n g l y p o p ul a r a s m ore research is conducted into those therapy forms. The social stigma around mental illness makes it harder for people, especially adolescents, to actively seek help. For people with mental health issues, the social stigma and discrimination they experience can make their problems worse, making it harder for them to seek and receive help.
s e n s o r i m o t o r, a n d e m o t i o n a l processing. As stated in a paper by S. Koelsch in 2009, “It is likely that the engagement of these processes by music can have beneficial effects on the ps ychological and physiological health of individuals, although the mechanisms underlying such effects are currently not well under s to o d .” A n oth er p a per published in 2019 determined that the use of Musical Attention Control Training (MACT) on ps ychiatric patients was very beneficial to improve their attention skills. Since the development of neuroimaging technology in the 1980s, neuroscientists have been able to provide evidence of musica ll y induced neuroplasticity (the ability of networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganisation). Repeating the actions of practicing and performing music activates many neuronal systems, and gives neuroscientists the perfect area to study neuroplasticity. As seen within this article, mental health is greatly impacted by the e m e r g i n g p r a c t i c e s of m u s i c therapy- combining neuroscience with creativity in order to provide a solution to the all too real ‘crisis’ of menta l hea lth which is ever prominent in our society today.
Listening to, and producing music activates a wide range of brain structures involved in cognitive,
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How Bold Colours Effect the Brain ANVITI SINHA
We all see the world differently, with different perspectives and outlooks. We know that animals have different perspectives on the world too, and this is largely due to differences in the visible colour spectrum and variances between different animals. How we see, analyse, and explore the world is often impacted by how we see colour and how colour affects us and our brains. Research shows that colours can change or have an effect on our bodily functions, mind and emotions. This is caused by the hormone released by the brain when a colour is passed from the eyes, onto the brain. Certain colours have shown benefits in the development of cognitive function, creativity, learning and productivity. These factors are affected by personal, cultural, and situational differences as well. The study of how colours affect human beh aviour is call ed Colour Psychology. For example, the colour blue is known for keeping your mind calm, helping to manage stress levels, lower your heart rate and can even help to reduce anxiety. Studies have shown that yellow features in a room can make you feel more active and conscious. Red also makes you feel passionate and energised, but purple can bring feelings of creativity. When
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combined with yellow, red can make us feel hungry...Maccas’ or Hungry Jacks’ anyone? The colour gre y signifies respectability, which is often why people are most likely to wear grey suits in meetings or other important occasions. Colours even influence less obvious functions, such as how we taste food! But how do bolder colours impact the brain in different ways to more pastel, lighter colours? Warm colours often control or express different emotions to more cooler colours. Similarly, bold colours often stimulate different feelings to more muted colours. The effects of colour are affected by both saturation and brightness. Saturation refers to how pure a colour is, basically meaning how much of the colour is actually in it. For example, less saturated colours are more greyish. Colours with less saturation are referred to as ‘pastel’ or ‘muted’ colours. Colours with less saturation have more calming effects in the body. The effects of bolder, more saturated colours are more intense, and are therefore more stimulating and impactful to us.
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What does it take t SARAH WATERS AN “Once upon a time, there was a man walking over a beach, littered to the brim with starfish, all incapable of climbing back from the drying sand to the water. He wandered over it, thoughtful, until he came to a young boy sitting in the sand, throwing the starfish back into the water; one by one. The man looked at him incredulously, silent as the boy went on with his work- his impossible task of trying to save the millions of starfish.” Often, it seems like we are surrounded constantly by terrible events. The world seems to be full of trauma; of drought and floods, of death and famine, of mental health and trauma... The list never ceases- to the point where even if you turn off the news, we’re still l eft with a feeling of r e s p o n s i b i l i t y. H o w e v e r, t h a t responsibility can often be a weight, rather than enlightening. It feels like making a difference isn’t something that we’re all supposed to be crowned with, or even the skill to do. We’re not special enough, or famous enough, or a world-leader, or a powerful speaker, or rich enoughand what’s the point of making a change, of even trying, if it’s not going to reach anyone? This is a common error when it comes to the perception of what heroism is. Aided through the creation of Marvel, Disney and other film companies, we have come to view a hero as someone who has extreme physical strength to go along with their genius brain. And
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while this may be true for these movies, it does not reflect heroism in its raw form that we see everyday. Taking a modern perspective, we usually see heroes as the people who s u r v i ve g re a t t h i n g s , w h o p u t themselves on the line and show courage above all else. We compare ourselves through the Greats of History when it comes to fighting for the little guy. There’s people like Nelson Mandela, famous for standing for his cause of black lives matter even when thrown in jail. Malala, who pursued an education and spoke to the world after being shot. These peopl e h ave mana ged to spread their cause to millions of people and we look up to them because of that. We all seem to want to make as big a difference as these people. In a society where we are constantly comparing ourselves to others, It’s so common to think that it’s almost impossible to achieve what they did. And if I can’t make as big a change as them, what is the point? What does it take to be a hero? Do we need some kind of strength, some courage, some Big Event? If it’s not going to make a difference to everyone, what’s the point of even trying? How can a normal person ever become a hero?
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o make a difference? D AZARIA JONES The ‘unlikel y hero’ has not onl y become a prominent feature in modern literature, but h as been relevant in all forms of literature globally throughout history. It paints the story of ‘the wallflower’, ‘the boy next door’ or ‘that kid you think is in your class’ and uses some dramatic event to turn them into a hero. On the tip of the iceberg, it is the story of how a ‘normal person’ can become a hero. Modernist literature has come to recognise the ‘unlikely hero’ as just as valid as our stereotypical view of a hero. But even our understanding of what an unlikely hero is has been distorted by collections of works, like the Marvel movies or just about any TV show. The idea of the ‘underdog’ rising up has become a cliche fitting the ‘rags to riches’ story and is often portrayed as representative of fate as a tool used to determine power. The unlikel y hero has turned into an expectation, rather than a plot twist. When we take it back to its roots, rather than being an ‘unlikely hero’, it should be an unassuming hero. These are those few people who make action to help others rather than elevate their social status. Those individuals make the effort to make a big difference for a small number of people, rather than those who try to use change for personal gain. In the aforementioned example of Malala, the effort she put in was constant, and while the work she did impacted a large number of people, her goal was not to ‘Change The Entire World’.
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Instead, she worked to change the small world she was a part of. This is the embodiment of true heroism; acting to help those around you without the pursuit of fame or recognition. In the words of Maya Angelou, ‘a hero is anyone intent on making this a better place for people.’ “Surely you realise that there are miles of beach, and thousands of starfish. You'll never throw them all back, there are too many,” said the old man, “you can't possibly make a difference.” The boy smiled up at him and gazed along the expanse of sand.” We view the only expression of bold action as being a ‘superhero’, but it is the unassuming change makers who we need to appreciate as the modern heroes of our society. A ‘hero’ is simply someone who makes a difference where they can. A hero could be anyone. A hero could be you. The boy listened politely, then picked up another starfish. As he threw it back into the sea, he said, “It made a difference for that one.”
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A look at PLC mother LUCY WRIGHT, GEORGIE SWALES,
The New England Collective An interview with Tracy Wright on local entrepreneurship 1. What inspired you want to start this business? We started this business as we wanted to create a space where small creative businesses could have the opportunity to break into the retail market. Rent is a huge cost and most people cannot commit to a commercial lease and the time it takes to run a business.
3. Do you think being a woman in this specific industry is harder or easier than it is for men? There are generally more women in retail than men so I actually feel that we have the advantage here. We are not opposed to employing men in the business as they would offer a different dynamic. I do, however, think in our type of By starting the business, we business, being a women can provided a space for many be an advantage as people local creatives to build coming into the shop often their business and want to chat, sometimes increase their financial a b o u t q u i te p e r s o n a l input into their matters, and they may not It meant that they households. Most of our be as comfortable doing felt they were makers were mums, so this with a male. making a valued this increase in income contribution to their was a great boost to 4. Would you recommend them both personall y to others to start their families which is so and professiona ll y. It own business? important for their meant that they felt they I would definitel y self esteem were making a valued recommend it to anyone contribution to their who is self motivated and is families which is so prepared to ride the waves of important for their self running a business. We love what esteem. we do and we are continuing to grow and expand our business. The pride and 2. What’s the most rewarding thing about satisfaction this gives us is unbelievable. having your own business? You learn so much about yourself and The satisfaction of knowing that all of other people in a business which means your hard work is making a difference to that this experience is helping you to other people within the community and grow and bring others up with you. beyond. We have provided a space where people feel comfortable and excited about the range of products we offer. The feedback we get from locals and visitors make it all worth while. I go home and know that I have made a difference which is very satisfying. 026
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s working in industry EMMA THOMPSON, SARAH WATERS
Women in Agriculture An interview with PLC parents in agriculture H a s a ro l e i n Ag r i c ul t u re b e e n something th at you h ave always wanted to do and was it something you felt/didn’t feel pressured into? Ange: I have always wanted to be involved in Agriculture as I loved growing up on our family farm and couldn't have imagined doing anything else. I didn’t feel pressure into having a career in agriculture and I chose to go to Agricultural College and pursue employment in this field. Sarah: I never envisaged a career in agriculture.There was no pressure to enter the industry, it was a journey I was excited to take on. What is a message you would give to young women looking to pursue a role in agriculture? Angie: I think that if it is something that you love you should definitely pursue it. I am a strong believer in the fact that if you find something you love you will never work a day in your life. Never settle for what other people want you to be and just keep working at what you want. There are so many job opportunities in agriculture now- it is not just being a farmer anymore. Ange: Go for it! You can achieve great things in the various sectors in the agricultural industry and anything is possible if you want it enough. Follow your dreams.
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Everyone has a role and is expected to do their best.
Do you feel as though there are different expectations for you compared to your male counterparts? Sarah: I don’t think expectations differ between gender. Everyone has a role and is expected to do their best. Each individual brings their own strengths in certain areas. Angie: Growing up in the industry I have always felt like an equal. For me personally, it has never been anyone else putting the pressure on me except for myself. I was always encouraged to voice my opinions and stand up for what I believe and this has really helped me to see myself as equal in my industry.
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Bold Women on
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Phoebe Buffay
In the iconic TV series ‘Friends’, there’s no denying that each and every character is unique. But it’s the confidence, self esteem and fearlessness of Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) that makes her stand out as a bold female protagonist. She can own her differences and stand up for herself, as well as being a constantly supportive and crazy friend. Phoebe shows understanding, and accepts herself just the way she is.
Kiara Carrera
There's no question that Kiara Carrera, also known as ‘Kie’, played by Madison Bailey in ‘Outer Banks’, is a bold woman on teens screens. Kie is fierce, loyal and adventurous, yet also a voice of reason for the group. She demonstrates the qualities of a bold character in the sense that she has great self-awareness and clear priorities, and voices her opinion, using her knowledge. She has a willingness to get to the bottom of the mystery despite the possible risks. Kiara is an influential role model and a bold woman of today.
Bloom Peters
Bloom Peters, played by Abbey Cowen, is a fire fairy in the TV series, ‘Fate: the Winx Saga’. For Bloom, it is the eminent character strengths of strong-will, fierceness, curiousness, perseverance and loyalty, as well as her determination and bravery that allow her to express her bold personality. Her will to discover and learn about herself is what makes Bloom such a bold and influential character.
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Hermione Granger
Hermione Granger, played by Emma Watson in the Harry Potter films, is a young witch, living in a complex world of spells and battlefields. It’s her prodigious intellect, logic and empathy, as well as her ability to love and treat all beings with kindness and equality that makes her a bold and sure character; not to mention her unwavering courage, determination, and capability to make hard
Mulan
In both the classic Disney, and the live action remake, Mulan -who in the remake is played by actress Liu Yifei- is perceived as a constantly determined, courageous, and intelligent young woman, trapped inside the name and honour of her family, just waiting to burst forth into her true colours among the people of her world. Mulan is a girl who embraces her true self, and does not give up for anything. She displays both strengths and weaknesses and yet is proud, demonstrating why she is a bold female character.
Katniss Everdeen
Empathy, self-control and rational thinking are all character traits that Katniss Everdeen, from the franchise of ‘The Hunger Games’, possesses and demonstrates throughout her time on screen. She is a character that inspires revolution, and indirectly addresses important concepts like feminism, opposing the stereotypes that separate men and women and the values that they possess. This is what makes her such a valuable role-model, and a bold woman on screen.
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I Believe in You A short story
ALANNAH WILLIAMS
The girl made her way through the school grounds, heading for the main building. The bright sunlight streamed down as the petite, delicate figure trudged through the gardens encircling the school. Head straight, back stiff, shoulders sculpted to a perfect posture. A face of golden tan and delicate freckles flaunted rosebud lips of palest pink, eyes of hazel tint. Her gait was firm and self-assured- at odds with her trembling heart. One hand was clenched tightly around the handle of her guitar case, the other held her returned assignments: on every page a red A in a circle, next to the teacher’s complimentary comments. The muffled thuds of the girl’s footsteps became more distinct as the ground underfoot transitioned from grass to pavement. Holding in tears and biting her lip, the girl made deliberate, well-mannered eye contact with each of the other students she passed. They stared back in awe, all the while eyeing the shining head girl’s badge pinned proudly to her collar. Making sure she didn’t drop her head, she smiled politely at her teachers, barely registering the glowing pride in their faces. The corridor through which she strode was home to cabinets of awards. She hurried past, ignoring her name glinting at her from behind the glass.
to leak through. The corner of her lip began to twitch, and the smallest of tears were collecting at the rims of her eyes. Blinking fiercely, she clenched her fists, and, pressing her lips together tight, took several deep breaths to regain control. As she reached the entrance to her locker room, yet another student emerged around the corner and watched in admiration as the girl politely dipped her head. Swiftly disengaging, she spun around the corner into the locker bay. Leaning hard against her locker, alone at last, she finally released her emotions onto her face. Her eyes closed as she sighed heavily, letting out a breath of stale air. She felt something slip out from behind her back, and turned to see a piece of sticky tape, half peeling off the door of her locker. It was only then that the girl felt the fallen piece of paper brush her ankle. Bending down, she retrieved the scrap. It was lined, torn out of the corner of an exercise book. It bore four words in a neat print that she didn’t recognise, which she read, over and over. Then she stood up. Took a breath. Smiled. Before stepping to face the outside world, she read the words one last time. I believe in you.
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MAYA HESS
1920’s
The 1920’s were a time of revolutionary change, not only in society, but also in fashion. The end of World War 1 brought an influx of new trends and ideas which were quickly taken on by the new generation, producing some very bold and risky styles. Possibly the most notable and iconic evolution in fashion was the emergence of the “flapper dress”. These dresses embodied the “live fast, die young” motto and represented the reckless and wild spirits of people of the time.
1940’s
Fashion in 40’s revolved around the idea of creating an “hourglass” silhouette, with different accessories designed to accentuate this desired body type. High waisted skirts and pants were often worn, their wide leg shape adding to the illusion of an hourglass. The length of the dresses and skirt also changed to knee-length during the ‘40s because of a fabric shortage due to the war. The clothing became more masculine, with shoulder pads and high necklines becoming popular.
1960’s
Many fashion customs and rules were broken during the 1960’s, creating trends that lasted a long time, influencing modern fashion. The miniskirt was a trend that shocked modest individuals and allowed women more freedom to express themselves. The late ‘60s saw the emergence of the “hippie fashion”. With its bell-bottom jeans, and colourful floral prints, this trend quickly became popular around the world. The hippie trend was also very important politically, as it embodied the rebellion of young people against repressive societies.
1980’s
Designer clothes became very popular in the 1980’s, with Calvin Klein, Guess and many more brands leading many of the styles. The jumpsuit, first seen in the 1970’s, hit mainstream fashion in the ‘80s. These jumpsuits usually had wide legs, loose bodices, with a cinched waist and often shoulder pads, mirroring the style from the ‘40s. Jeans and overalls also became popular throughout the ‘80s, the most common style being high-waisted with wide legs.
2000’s
The 2000’s were a time of iconic and bold fashion movements, most of which being largely influenced by celebrities. Low-rise jeans were very common, making an appearance in the everyday fashion of society. The most iconic fashion trends of the 2000’s included fishnet stockings, animal prints, camouflage and denim.
2020’s and beyond
2020 saw the reappearance of many different trends, while also breaking many stereotypes throughout society. Most notably, many different gender norms in fashion were broken, allowing people everywhere more freedom in their choice of clothing. Fashion has clearly developed and changed a lot over the last century and with social media reaching an all-time high in popularity, who knows where the next century of fashion will lead us. the bold issue
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Animal Cros
CHIYO BROWN, NATHEA PIN
Canberra
She is aggressively happy, but in a very good way. I would trust her with my life. She was one of my starting villagers, and also one of my favourites. Her eyebrows are on fleek, and I love her smile!! Probably smells like vanilla ice-cream and the beach. 10/10
Apple
Demonic. Her eyes stare right through my soul. She looks like a possessed five year old from a horror movie. Punching her would do no damage - She’d just bounce back like a stress ball. She would probably nibble on my clothes without breaking eye contact. She gets 1 point out of pure pity. 1/10
Roald
His eyes may look empty, but they are actually filled with knowledge of the entire universe. The best villager in the game. He could defeat Apple through good vibes alone. Even though he is classified as a jock, he is a lazy villager in my heart. He probably smells like fish but I don’t care in the least. Deserves all the hugs in the world. 100/10
Muffy
Muffy is the bane of my existence. When I first started my animal crossing island I was greeted with this sleep-deprived sheep. This may paint me as a weak and scared little girl, but I was startled so much I had to quit the game. Now sometimes when my head is empty I find her yelling at me. 1/10
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G-KEE AND HARRIET GILPIN
Maple
Maple is the cutiest pootie I have ever seen. The simplicity in her design reflects her sweet hearted nature. I imagine she would bake cinnamon scrolls in her spare time and would be on top of all of her work (just like me). Although, I fear she doesn’t have enough spice to her. 7/10
Raymond
Raymond has style - don’t tell me you wouldn’t wear that waistcoat to Friday Morning Chapel if given the option. Just by looking at his expression you can tell he is a Cool Guy. When he fancies you, he gives you a wink with his green eye. What a 9/10
Moose
Moose has one tooth. That is one more tooth than Moose deserves. Moose tried to slit his eyebrow and shaved half of it off. Now he is no longer legally allowed to own a razor. The skin behind Moose’s offensive side burns is speculated to be MTN DEW® green, but no-one really knows, because no-one has ever seen it. -10/10
Katt Katt has yellow eyes. You don’t. Despite this difference, Katt would risk her life for you. Have you ever thought about that? Maybe consider this before you list her as one of the top 10 ugliest Animal Crossing villagers. Katt could list you as one of the top 10 ugliest Animal Crossing players, but she isn’t a soulless sack of fish like some people. 11/10
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Top Tik To
1. Dalgona Coffee
2. Oreo Mud Cake
Ingredients - 2 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder - 2 tbsp sugar - 2 tbsp very hot water - milk of your Method 1. Add the instant coffee, sugar and hot water to a medium mixing bowl. 2. Using an electric hand-held mixer, whip the coffee mixture until it is light brown, fluffy and holds stiff peaks when the whisk is removed. 3. Heat the milk, if desired, and divide between two heatproof glasses. 4. Spoon dollops on coffee mixture
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Ingredients - 4 oreo cookies - 1/4 cup of milk
Method 1. Place cookies and milk in a microwavable coffee mug, and crush together with a spoon until thick and slightly chunky. 2. Microwave cookie mixture 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until set. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.
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Ingredients - 1½ cup flour - 3½ tsp baking powder - 1 tsp salt - 1½ tsp sugar - 1¼ cup milk - 1 egg v - ¼ tsp vanilla extract - 3 Tbsp butter, melted
Method 1. In a large bowl add the first four ingredients, make a well add milk, egg, vanilla and melted butter. Mix until well combined. 2. Heat pan over medium heat. Pour ingredients into a squeeze bottle. Use the squeeze bottle to make small circles. Make a circle line of pancakes. 3. When pancakes are finished cooking, they will look bubbly and brown. Flip them all over with a spatula. 4. Serve in a bowl, add a pat of butter and drizzle maple syrup over the pancake cereal.
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4. Baked Feta Pasta
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Method 1. preheat oven to 140° fan-forced or 160° 2. combine the tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Sprinkle with some salt and toss to coat. Place the feta cheese in the centre of the tomatoes and garlic, top with the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle the entire dish with red pepper flakes and a little black pepper. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the garlic has softened and the tomatoes have burst their skins. 3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 Ingredients - 500 grams cherry or grape tomatoes cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta. - 4 cloves garlic, halved lengthwise - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4. Mash the feta and tomatoes with a fork and mix until evenly combined. Kosher salt Mix the sauce with pasta, adding the - 1200 grams Greek feta cheese reserved pasta water as needed if it - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper looks a little dry. Taste and season flakes with additional salt and pepper, if - Freshly ground black pepper desired. To serve, divide among - 340 grams of medium pasta bowls and top with plenty of basil - Fresh basil leaves, for serving leaves.
5. Cloud Bread
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Ingredients Method - 3 egg whites 1. Preheat oven to 150 Celsius and line a baking sheet with - 2 ½ tablespoons parchment paper. sugar - 1 tablespoon corn 2. Whip egg whites until frothy. Gradually add in sugar, and sift starch in corn starch. and whip until you get stiff peaks. 3. Add food colouring if desired, then scoop onto a baking tray and shape into a cloud.Bake for 25 minutes and enjoy immediately
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Which colours do you like best?
a. Pastel Highlighters colours b. “Natural tones” that are ugly by themselves but look aesthetic together and you live for that c. Orange d. Red or black e. Light blue or pink
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What would be your ideal pet?
What are you most likely to get a demerit for? (Tsk tsk)
Which award would surprise you least if you were given it on speech day?
The Swimming Carnival sign-up sheet reaches you. You:
A. A golden Retriever B. Your parents’ cat C. A snake that you can take edgy photos with D. A cattle dog E. Goldie the goldfish
A. Most Aesthetic History Notes Award B. Coolest Sunnies Award C. Most Likely to Get Mad Because Someone Took Your Seat Award D. Actually Tried in Cross Country Award E. Most Lessons Missed Award
Who is your favourite One Direction member?
A. Not wearing a ribbon B. Wearing your sports jacket without your blazer underneath C. Having your seconds in D. “Forgetting” to do the homework E. Being late
A. Ask the Guild Leader what the minimum amount of races you can enter in is B. Put your name down for butterfly but do breaststroke the whole way with your friends C. Enter in heaps of stuff and pull out of everything on the day (why?) D. Do it all because YOLO E. Actually can’t put your name down because you “forgot your pen” haha sorry
A. Harry Styles B. I’m not a loser C. 1D, an all-boy band, is a product of the patriarchy and I live to rebel against it D. Zayn E. I don’t have a favourite
Which emojis do you vibe most with?
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ial Are You?
GILPIN
You are in a bad mood and get a message from a friend. You:
A. Are no longer in a bad mood because friendship is magic <3 B. Send them a lit meme to mask your pain C. Throw a tantrum, shut your phone down and lock it in a cupboard D. Rant to them for 54 minutes E. Wake up from your weird dream where you had a friend
Which edgy emo quote comes to your mind when you’re crying on the floor?
A. “Love is when hurting them would hurt you more” B. “I see humans but no humanity” C. “My feelings? Oh, don’t worry about those, no-one else does” D. “At the end of the day I have noone but myself to blame” E. “My silence is just another word for my pain”
If you answered mostly A’s: Chicken Burger You’re the kind of person who has Instagram but never posts anything. When the class has been quiet for too long, you decide to ask every single person if they have whiteout. Some people say you have no style but there will always be haters. Rise above it. If you answered mostly B’s: Nachos Pretty much everyone likes you, you have so much swag. You are the embodiment of the dude with sunglasses emoji. You act like you don’t care what anyone thinks but who knows if that’s true. Your older sibling is cooler than you though. Sorry... If you answered mostly C’s: Bu!er chicken I don’t understand you. Sometimes you wake up in a Mood™ and decide to make it everyone else’s problem. Other times you dress well. This is because you work in mysterious ways. If you answer mostly D’s: Potato-topped beef pie You actually like PE. In fact you’re probably the kind of person who gets put in a group with the people who don’t like PE and then yells at them to be faster. It’s okay you mean well and we If you answered mostly E’s: Salad bar You have at least one (1) brain cell. Sometimes you use it. If I was walking down the corridor with you and turned around, you would be gone. Don’t get me started on finding you at the bold issue
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EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Azaria Jones Sarah Waters IN THE SCHOOL EDITOR Maya Hess Kate Mabbott NEWS AND OPINION EDITOR Georgie Swales ARTS EDITOR Bethany Eickhoff FEATURES AND HUMAN INTERESTS EDITOR Emma Thompson
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