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Top Picks

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Editor's Note

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Turn the Page

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Review: Out of my mind

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Get lit (erature)

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Tune in

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Blockbuster

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Commemoration of WWII Veterans

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What we have to learn from 5 yr olds

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Hidden features on your iPhone!

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What in the world ?!

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Perfectly perplexing puzzles

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Look Up!

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Times on Fleek

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What is astrology?

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Recipes

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Dear Zy,

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Fire can't burn away the memories that we treasure

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Chaos at Camp!

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Sunrise

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When he was around

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Hello lovely people!

Welcome to the first edition of The Rumble for 2021! As you may or may not know, The Rumble is a student led school newsletter directed specifically to all of you. After a year of disruption, it's been great to finally be back at school in our usual routine (although waking up 5 minutes before school was definitely a routine we enjoyed). Whilst normal school life has proven to be stressful and busy, it's been so nice to be in the bustling corridors, return to ensembles and clubs and just be able to chat with everyone across year levels! We just want to say great job to everyone for getting through this first term and getting back into the swing of things.

Last year, Keya and Sim did an amazing job at initiating the idea of starting this student-led magazine. After a successful year of wonderful publications, they have handed over the editorial position to the three of us, which we are so grateful and excited for.

We want the paper to be a comfortable place for your opinions and thoughts, art, stories, discourse, recommendations, activism, updates, you name it. Like we said, this is a paper for you guys, so we want to know what you would like to see more of in the paper and any ideas you have for us.

Although we spent many hours putting together the paper (and we hope you like it), it's all of your amazing submissions that made this possible! Thank you for filling our inboxes with your awesome contributions, we are so excited to be sharing your work and can't wait for everyone else to see it too. In response to our application form, we saw so many interesting and cool ideas for submissions and articles from students, so we really encourage you all to contribute to the paper this year, whenever you can. We know you guys have a lot to say, and great things to say that the rest of the school should hear :) This paper is for everything and anything, we want your exciting, niche (and even a little wacky) submissions!

We are super excited to be able to share this with you all, and hope you enjoy reading April's edition. We hope you all enjoyed your holidays and are well-rested for the term ahead.

If you have any suggestions or feedback, let us know via email or in the corridors.

Happy reading!

The Rumble team Tiff, Aarabi & Claudia <3

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the term ahead...

APRIL / MAY / June Tue 20

Wed 21

Wed 28

Start of Term 2

PLC Chess Championships

Senior House Debating

Fri 30

Sun 2

Harmony Quad Day

Music Camp Returns

Music Camp Departs

Oxfam Walk Against Want

Mon 3

Thur 6

Fri 7

Tue 11

Senior House Debating

Mothers' Day Breakfast

Year 12 Formal

NAPLAN Testing Commences

House Cross Country

WED 19

Thur 20

Fri 21

Wed 26

House Passport Signing

House Passport Signing

Grand Concert

Year 11 IB & VCE Exams Begin good luck :)

Mon 17 Reconciliation & International Week Commences

Thur 27 Year 10 Exams Begin good luck :)

Thur 3

Fri 4

Tue 8

Wed 9

Tue 15

Year 10 & 11 Exams End

Correction Day

JMAPS 7-9 Heats 1

JMAPS 7-9 Heats 2

Double Reed + Flute + Percussion Concert

Year 10 Work Experience Begins

General Achievement Test

JMAPS Year 10-12 Heats 1

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Fri 18

Mon 21

Tue 22

Wed 23

JMAPS Year 10-12 Heats 2

Year 11 Formal

In the Spotlight

Year 7 & 8 House Sport

Year 9 Social Action Stalls

Thur 24 Year 8 Drama Fest Year 9 & 10 House Sport

Year 11 & 12 House Sport

JMAPS Finals

Fri 25 End of Term 2 !!

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COMMEMORATION: World War || Veterans Jiawen Tan Yr 7 World War 2 was (fortunately) the last world war we had. Many special days were created to remember and acknowledge the people who served in both world wars, such as: ANZAC day to celebrate the ANZACS who landed in Gallipoli on the 25th of April, 1915, as well as Armistice Day on November 11th, known as Veterans’ Day in America.

It’s crucial to commemorate these days to mark the sacrifices of our armed service personnel.

Arnold Forrester was part of the 39th Battalion who fought the Japanese on the notoriously gruelling Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea. The 39th Battalion was formed quickly, therefore soldiers only had a few weeks of training before fighting on the frontline. At Kokoda, the 39th Battalion became the ‘guardian force’. “...Queensland and our coastline with just a few kettlemen riding horses as the only protection for the Australian mainland.

[The] Japanese knew all this and were prepared as they bombed Darwin with the idea of taking over Australia…”, Mr. Forrester recounts.

Rachel Rayner was working in the Red Cross as she was too young to enlist when the war began, but when she turned 18 she joined the WAAAF (Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force).

Rachel was discharged in 1947 after spending time in Japan. She visited Hiroshima after the atomic bomb disaster. “That’s all I can say.

It was horrible, and I never want to see it again… I thought to myself it was a terrible, terrible wrong to be dropping (bombs) on people,” Rachel recollects.

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A highlight of living in Japan was when she walked down the Giza in Tokyo and tried on mink coats. “They wanted too much money even in those days, but at least I tried one on.”

Alison Worrall enlisted in the WAAAF (Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force) in 1941. She had worked in an ammunition factory before enlisting. As soon as war broke out Alison went to work in the factory and joined the Air Corps as soon as they were available. She remembers the factory as a dangerous place- if something went wrong, there would be an explosion. Alison’s father was injured whilst serving in the First World War. Despite being hurt, he still remembered happy things about it. Her husband, Bill, served in the Navy permanently. Even after the war was over, it was still quite difficult for Alison to see Bill. She was absolutely delighted when it was announced that the war was over. “It was wonderful, we thought we’re never going to get home. Yeah, it seemed to be such an endless period, we’re never going to live a normal life again. Just how are we going to finish this off?” Alison said.

All the men and women who served for our country in both world wars deserve a huge amount of respect for what they did.

Many veterans had the chance to march in the ANZAC parade to remember the mates, friends and family that supported them during that time, also to honour everyone who passed away while fighting for our country.

Rachel Rayner

Alison Worrall

Arnie Forrester

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What We Have to Learn from 5-year-olds.

Cassie Tudge 11Q

Imagine if all your teachers were their five-year-old selves...

These classes would be the most unproductive of your life, right? In food tech, teachers would cook up the strangest, most inedible meals that look like some sort of green pasta soup with sprinkles. Jumping on the desks with enough energy that you think they might explode.

Throwing terrifyingly long tantrums to vent their fury every time they hear a girl whispering in class. What could you possibly learn from a 5-year-old?

Plenty. My five-year-old brother, Richard, has just started school and over the past few months, I have helped teach him to read and do basic arithmetic.

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Little did I know though how much he had to teach me.

5-year-olds teach us not to be afraid to embarrass ourselves.

When I was a kid, if I heard live music playing, I would run up and do a boogie woogie with the band on stage, showing off my incredible 5-year-old dancing skills.

Nowadays, though I can read full sentences, I rarely dance, if ever.

Young children take each moment for what it's worth, which for that they are the wiser. Life is short, we don’t have the time to worry about embarrassing ourselves - as Mr Francis often tells us IB girls, take risks!

Likewise, Elsa and all young kids know the true value of ‘letting it go.’

When we cry, our bodies release an abundance of toxins and hormones that contribute to elevated stress levels.

Crying simultaneously improves our immune system and aids sleep. A couple of days ago, I saw a girl at PLC trying to hide her tears and I offered her a shoulder to lean on. I should have told her to be loud and proud of her tears like my brother as they are a sign of her physical and psychological well being.

Finally, what I don’t know and Richard does is how to love fearlessly. Too often, the more we grow, the less we express our love to the most important people in our lives. 5-year-olds do not fear that which they have to lose in love but are constantly striving for that which they can gain. 1 John 4:18 says ‘There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.’

I used to share kisses and hugs aplenty with Richard but even now, he is getting to the stage where he won’t kiss me anymore and I sorely miss it. Even if hugs and kisses are not possible with COVID, we can love fearlessly by letting each other know we care about them.

I read a book recently, ‘The School of Life (which I highly recommend email me for details),’ and it explained that while the evolution of knowledge in science and maths has been great, the evolution of emotional intelligence has been comparatively small. Maybe 5-yearold teachers wouldn’t be so bad after all.

Note to readers: If anyone enjoyed this article and would like me to write on a particular topic, feel free to email or say hi in the corridors :)

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Dear ZY, I wrote you many letters, but I didn't send them out. As time goes on, I am accustomed to writing these letters as diaries.

You've written, "The first time that I saw you was on the first day of school. You had a ponytail and walked into the classroom. Your smile was as bright and brilliant as sunshine. I noticed you in the crowd just at a glance. You were always giving the class surprises, especially jokes in the introduction section.

You are my sun.

When the other classmates were talking about funny events. You only had a gentle smile while you were doing the work. You also gave your shoulder to your friend when she got a terrible exam score.

You are my moon.

Anyway, you are far away from the planet because you are in your world, an infinite universe."

As you've told me, I'm your sun and moon. So how about you be the sky and stars that are always by my side?

I assume that you know my reason for saying 'sorry'; the sun is getting further and further from the Earth, but as Earth's sky you have to stay here. I went to Australia and you had to stay in China. The distance and different lives are increasing. My dream, your dream, my viewpoints, and your viewpoints are entirely different.

But, thank you ZY. You are the only one who tells me that I am your sun. I believe I didn't tell you: ZY, you're my sun and moon as well. When I came to a strange country, you were my only listener. You are the one telling me, 'You're the best. Don't cry. I trust you. See, you did it! Everything is all right.'

'At some point in your life, you probably had someone believe in you when you didn't believe in yourself,' and you are the one for me, ZY. It's not a pity of missing each other. We warmed and encouraged each other. We'll be around each other again. Of course, that must be when we grow up. I don't want to miss it, because that's when the universe will explode, and the sun and earth will merge. But at that time, we must not miss it, because that connection maybe another 15 billion years.

From your best friend, Shelling Chen Yr10

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Trembling hands grasped the rusty handles.

Weight took over my weak arms. The power of the mighty pot came gushing down on me as if I was being pulled down. I crept towards the fire. I placed the pot above the fire and balanced it carefully on the hot coals. Moving back, I sat anticipating a warm cup of Milo with burning cheeks.

My gaze fixed on the starry sky. Slowly, silently slipped the moon between the stars.

Worry flushed my face as I perched on the grass. It was beautiful. Footsteps became louder; footsteps from my friends. As we stared into the night sky, rumbles burst from my belly; that ruined the scene.

An irresistible colour came into my view. It was the fire. The sizzling water filled my ears. Teachers handed us mugs of brown, sweet liquid. My imagination turned into the thought of Milo.

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N E E J A L

The memories that we treasure, the memories that can never be replaced. Even though some may fade away, some will stay for a lifetime. The campfire lit a glow in all of us that night. Between the songs and jokes, between the smiles and stories, our bonds became a kind of palpable ever-glow.

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“I have a mango. I peel the mango. I chop the mango. I super chop the mango. I smush the mango. I super smush the mango. I bathe in the mango. I eat the mango!” our voices chanted…

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Just as I was going to take a sip, chords from the 'I Have a Mango' song echoed through my ears. Peering around to see my friends standing up on the benches. My voice couldn’t resist; it joined in the tune.

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Chaos at Camp!

The senior school... gone silent? Where did the screaming go? What happened to the girls crashing into seniors? Why was the Year Seven Area such an antipandemonium? Well, there’s only one answer: Year 7 Camp!

1.03.21- 8:00 am: Conversations fueled with adrenaline roared beyond the horizons, lacing through the queue of year sevens waiting to board their allocated buses. It was a new experience, and the vague ideas given at the camp briefings certainly didn’t satisfy our imaginations. For some, camping out in the wilderness was a dream come true, while others shivered in their timbers.

These thoughts, conversations and information were silenced by the bus, prepared to deliver us to Camp Marysville!

Despite how long and exasperating the trip was, the year sevens did not let their vibrance fade. Excitement spread like a plague, soon infecting the cabins. The afternoon whizzed by quickly.

It was early, and the sun leaked through the outrageously tall hills that no one expected to be climbing later on. Each group was doing something different. Some were gliding down the steep abseiling block or venturing upwards using the slightly dodgy rock climbing wall. Not only did we have to challenge our bodies, but we also used the brain. While hiking to Steavenson Falls, each group stopped at a bushfire museum to learn about the 2009 Bushfires that devastated Marysville and other Australian regions. But it all came down to the ACTUAL camping.

Camping involved a trek around the camp with insanely heavy bags strapped onto our backs only to reach a large paddock five minutes away from the campsite. Huffs and puffs could be heard from kilometres away. Unfortunately for us, this did not mean that we could sleep.

Stomachs were growling so audibly that one could mistake the sound for a bear!

Dinner was cooked. None of us were professionals, so it was tough- having one person instruct and the others in charge of the dirty work. We worked so hard to the point where we had rippling biceps; luckily, our efforts had paid off. The food looked delicious. However, there was one final test. Our true connoisseurs were our excellent camp instructors. They had guided us throughout our journey, helping every one of us. This meant that they would be the people to test our dinner.

As a group, everyone was anxious and on the verge of bursting. Puppy eyes surrounded the mildly uncomfortable instructors, keen for answers. In a nutshell, the food was great, aside from the fact that the spaghetti had grass in it.

‘Spaghetti and grassballs’: a dish we truly won't forget.

Year 7 Camp was a treacherous journey with numerous ups and downs, but everyone learnt something new, and the teachers were beyond proud.

With that, the halls were back to bustling, and the Year Sevens returned after an intrepid camp adventure!

Maithri Fonseka Yr 7

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Sunrise Jennifer Luan Yr 7 Thump. Crack! Thump. Thump. I was trapped in the monotonous rhythm of my breathing and the thumping of my feet on the dusty floor, littered with leaves dipped in stunning red and gold. I had been walking for hours without stopping, my determination the only thing keeping me upright. At first, the crack of twigs snapping under my boots and the light pitter-patter of rain helped, but eventually, it blended into the relentless sound, that were desperate for me to stop, for me to give up.

However, I had sworn to myself I would not give up. I would not venture so close to the peak only to give up and return to camp, shame-faced and exhausted.

I was so engrossed by the regular rhythms, that I failed to register the cliff. It was when I stepped over the edge to certain death I noticed. My feet slipped out from under me, and I was pulled over the edge. My fingers scrambled desperately, searching for a handhold. With an inhuman effort, my gloved hands found the smallest indent in the rockface, allowing me to hold on, but nature didn’t give up so easily. The rain pounded on my back and fingertips, urging me to let go, to give in. I had seconds to haul myself up before I would fall into the endless abyss under me…

That was when I remembered the hook. A grappling hook, a gift from my father. “You will know when you need it,” he said. I took a deep breath, my fingers slipping a millimetre more towards the edge in every second I hesitated. In one lightning-fast move, I whipped out the hook with a rope attached, let go of the cliff and thrust the needle-sharp point into the slippery wall. Grunting with the effort, I hauled myself up.

Craning my neck, I looked to see how far I was from the edge and was reminded of how my parents trained me for this. They would dangle me off a wall; my only method of salvation was their hands—They would pull, pretending to gasp at how heavy I was.

The cold, seeping deep into my bones, reminded me of the situation I was in, and I began to climb again. The rain had slowed to a drizzle when I finally pulled myself away from the clutches of the cliff.

After the near-death experience, I was even more battered and tired now. The rest of the trip seemed to pass in a blur, and I almost didn’t notice I was at the end until I realised I had emerged from the thick undergrowth. I collapsed on the floor, panting.

Then, the realisation struck me. I had done it! I was the first person to make it to the top of Death Mountain. I looked around, searching for the flower that would prove I had made it. After plucking it from the branches of a young sapling, I sat down on the cliff edge, once again precariously balanced on the slippery rock-face. The mountains lined up in front of me, half-obscured by the misty tops of hills. Suddenly, a small yellow spark appeared, followed by a huge ball of light that hurt to look at. Lying back, I thought about how I could finally rest after weeks of gruelling travel. At that moment, I felt like the luckiest person in the world to be able to watch the sunrise at the top of Death Mountain.

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WHEN HE WAS AROUND It was funny how much Callie hated him. Loathed the way his mouth would curve up the slightest bit when she bit her lip in concentration. He only did it because it would make her smile. Knowing he watched her, to make sure she was okay.

Most of the time, anyway.

Other times he stared at her like if he looked away, she would be gone. Which was stupid, since he’d been the one who’d left. She couldn’t stand the face he would make, every time she was frustrated, a face of loving, a face of not being able to stand by, a face that always wanted to help. She hated herself for it. For thinking about him, for wishing he was still here, even though he wasn’t coming back. Not in five minutes, not tomorrow, not next week. He wasn’t going to come back to her as long as she lived.

Perhaps she would learn to live without him, but that was easier said than done.

She wondered what his intentions were for lying and for leaving. She despised herself for missing him. You weren’t supposed to miss the person who had betrayed you. If only she could turn the clock back, if she had reacted differently, maybe things wouldn’t have gone pear-shaped. She wondered what her mother would think. She would probably laugh, tell Callie that she had been warned, but she hadn’t listened. She wondered what her father would say. He would probably console her, and tell her it would be okay. Callie found herself constantly thinking about him. Why? Had he made that big of an impact on her life, she hadn’t thought so; she supposed she was wrong. One day, she told herself, she would be over… whatever it was they had, when he was around.

Josephine Nguyen Yr 9

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WHAT IN THE Nomophobia We all have fears; they can be big or small.

Some people are afraid of the dark, some are afraid of fire and most are afraid of spiders. But did you know there is also an increasing fear of losing mobile devices? So much so that this even has a name.

Nomophobia is a term used to describe an ever increasing fear in our technologically advanced world — the fear of not having a mobile device, or in some cases beyond phone contact.

Needless to say, our world is constantly coming up with newer and more sophisticated technologies. There are now wireless chargers, Bluetooth headphones, and (one I discovered recently) levitating Bluetooth speakers! Now, living in a world full of fancy gadgets does most definitely have its advantages; however, because we rely so much on electronics to get through the day, we may become almost entirely dependant on them. Among high school students, Nomophobia is on the rise. It has gotten to a stage that a rapidly increasing number of college students now shower, eat, and sleep with their devices next to them at all times.

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WORLD?!

In addition to this, an alarming number of the younger generation would rather lose a finger than their precious device, and even rely more on digital platforms to communicate with friends and family.

What can we do to avoid completely fusing ourselves to our devices? Well there are actually quite a few ways to go about this.

But the most important thing, is to balance your screen time.

To do this: 1. Have certain periods of time where you don’t allow yourself to look at the screen - this could be something you do an hour before sleeping.

2. Have a system - for every hour you spend, have as much human interaction, if not more!

3. And lastly, (but in my case most importantly) when sleeping, put your phone away. It could be in another room, or it could be a few meters away any place that is not within arm's reach.

I hope you have a go at implementing these ideas, or make up you own!

Charmi K Yr 10

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‘Part of Your World’ Liz Braswell

Reviews by Sharon Wang Yr 7

Everyone knows the story of ‘The Little Mermaid’, and

‘The Book Thief’ Markus Zusak

how Ariel defeated the evil sea witch Ursula in the final battle. But have you ever wondered, what if Ariel never

Do you want to learn more about the Holocaust? Ever

won, and Ursula defeated her?

wondered what it would’ve been like to grow up during that time? If you answered yes, then ‘The Book Thief’ is just right for you!

Liz

Braswell’s

based

on

‘Part

‘The

of

Your

Little

World’

Mermaid’

is

by

a

twisted

Hans

tale

Christian

Andersen. In the Disney film adaptation, Ariel defeats Markus

Zusak’s

‘The

Book

Thief’

is

a

historical

novel

about the Holocaust. It tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who is taken to a new home because her mother can’t afford to take care of her. She never knew her real father, and her mother mysteriously disappears after

taking

her

to

her

foster

parents.

On

the

train

journey to her new home, Liesel’s younger brother dies, and she steals her first book at his burial; her adoptive father a book called ‘The Gravedigger’s Handbook’.

Ursula, but in this book Ursula wins and takes the life of King

containing making

much she is missing out on, so she and her Papa set themselves the challenge of reading ‘The Gravedigger’s Handbook’ every night, which is Liesel’s last link to her

reading

this

real

mother.

book,

Liesel

After starts

they

have

stealing

Ariel’s

sure

enchanted

keeps voice

that

and

it

does

the

and

gold

takes

never

shell

good

breaks.

whatever

necklace

care

Eric

Vanessa

of

it,

remains (who

is

actually Ursula in disguise) wants him to do.

After the battle against Ursula, Ariel is forced to return to Atlantica, her home, and becomes ‘The Voiceless

to

and

She

Queen of Atlantica’. She makes a vow to never go up

Liesel cannot read or write, and she realises just how

brother

Triton.

the

surface

again,

after

what

happened

to

her

father. But when Ariel discovers that her father might still be alive and is being held hostage by Vanessa, she is determined to return to a world she never imagined she would see again.

finished

books

from

places such as the mayor’s wife’s library and Nazi bookburnings.

Overall, I think that this book is one of the best fastpaced, action-packed adventure books I’ve ever read.

The

plot

and

the

characters

are

based

on

the

film

made by Disney, but the author added more detail and Markus Zusak uses ambiguity at the beginning of the book

to

create

interest

and

suspense.

This

book

is

separated into many small chapters. Each chapter starts by focusing on something small, and then it zooms out so

that

you

can

see

the

bigger

picture.

Something

interesting about this book is the fact that it isn’t told from any of the main characters’ point of view, it’s told from

Death’s

point

of

view.

This

makes

the

whole

storyline and plot more intriguing because you’re always

personality for each character and made the story flow a lot better than other twisted tales I’ve read. Each chapter is told from a different character’s point of view. The author uses a variety of sentence lengths that are direct and easy to understand and follow. However, some

parts

are

very

cheesy.

Even

though

the

plot

follows the classic ‘good guy versus bad guy’ storyline, it is still very entertaining and held my attention to the end.

wondering: “What’s happening? Why’s Death here? Is something bad going to happen?”

The average rating for this book is around 3 out of 5 stars, but I would give it 4.5 out of 5 stars just because

I would give this book 5 out of 5 stars because I enjoyed the way it was written and how the plot was depicted.

This book is suitable for anyone above the age of 12, as younger people might not understand everything and will get confused about what’s happening.

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I enjoyed it so much. This book is suitable for anyone above the age of 12, but if you are a big fan of ‘The Little Mermaid’, this will become one of your favourite books of all time!

Review: Review: Out Out of of My My Mind Mind

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a goldfish out of water?

Her school is for other ‘mentally challenged’ kids, separated from others. When an ingenious idea strikes her, a new chance at inclusion emerges. However, Melody faces challenges in bringing her idea to life. How will she communicate her thoughts without any words and put her plan to action? When a new opportunity arises, how will she cope with all the stereotypes?

"Out of My Mind" by Sharon Draper is a thought-provoking book about Melody, an 11-yearold who is determined not to be defined by her cerebral palsy. The story explores misconceptions about those with disabilities from their point of view.

This moving book reveals many of the flaws in today’s society. The way in which Melody pushes past this strife is well worth reading. Despite her barriers, she is determined to prove that she is just as capable as an able-bodied person.

Melody lives in a world surrounded by words, even from a very young age words fascinate her: ‘Cathedral.

Mayonnaise.

Pomegranate.

Mississippi.

Neapolitan. Hippopotamus. Silky.

Terrifying.

Iridescent.

Tickle.

Sneeze. Wish. Worry.’ As the story builds, a clear sense of her love for words develops.

Every time you pick up this book, a new layer of meaning arises and a deeper understanding of Melody and life without words is envisioned. All in all, this story is a great representation of life with a disability and overcoming stereotypes. This book is aimed at 10 years old and up but enjoyed by everyone.

Melody’s world without words awaits!

The story focuses on Melody and her everyday life.

Ovindee Amarasiri Yr 7

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GET LIT (ERATURE)

'THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END' ...and so did our expectations.

Well, guess what? Adam Silvera got it

“Maybe it’s better to have gotten it right and been happy for one day instead of living a lifetime of wrongs.”

wrong with ‘They Both Die At The End’.

This

book

follows

the

story

of

two

teenage boys, Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio, and their lives after being told that they will die in the next 24 hours.

Set

in

future

New

York

with

sci-fi

undertones, the novel features a system

called Death-cast that allows people to be notified on the day of their inevitable death. Mateo and Rufus are introduced to each other through the Last Friend app, after deciding to live their last day in the company of another person, and as the story progresses, we begin to see their relationship develop.

Though this story has a promising concept

and premise, the execution was a

disappointment, and it was simply a mediocre take on ‘live your life to the fullest’.

We both were rooting for the story and wanted to feel the emotional connection so many other readers raved about.

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However, the abrupt changes in the storyline and rushed romance between the teenage boys left us underwhelmed and rooting for the novel to finish instead.

Every side character seems to have more depth than the teenage boys due to their touching backstories ranging from suicide to broken relationships.

Mateo’s innocence and purity are definitely qualities we initially admired, but his forced character development was unsatisfactory. On the other hand, Rufus is the extreme opposite of Mateo, where his opening acts of violence and

reckless

nature

leads

the

readers

to

anticipate

his

drastic

character

development.

The real question we have to ask is, did the teenagers have to fall in love?

We believe that the answer is no. The boys had such a strong foundation within their

platonic

relationship,

and

their

friendship

potential

could

have

been

advantageous for the narrative. The sudden dynamic change was abrupt and unnecessary,

with

their

conversations

indicating

no

romantic

chemistry

between them. It did not propel the storyline and we missed out on a more coherent plot and logical friendship.

With all that being said, we appreciated the original concept and the inclusion of multiple points of view. It gave the side characters an opportunity to be involved in the main storyline, making the novel feel complete. Silvera also succeeded at creating a diverse fictional world by incorporating characters from all walks of life. Additionally, his brutally honest title choice made the story predictable but captivating from the beginning.

Overall, we rate ‘They Both Die at the End’ a 2/5.

Erica Tia & Alicia Yaung

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Hey guys! It's Chanuli, Lajeen and Clarissa!

We absolutely can not wait to share new music with you all. We’re super excited to work with you guys

to

create

some

bangin’

playlists

and

hopefully

exchange

a

couple

of

music

recommendations too:)) Here’s the link to the Tune In account :)

We

hope

start

to

cannot

you

guys

the

year

wait

for

have (but

an

epic

personally

break)...

we

the

Fresh Finds

series

to

put

you

on

we

some music that we’re really into right now. We’ve added 5 songs each so you

holidays,

guys can also get a lil feel for our taste.

Christian

Girl

so

In addition to this, we’ll be continuing

decided to make a playlist just for the called

a

had

Autumn.

It’s a collaborative playlist on Spotify so feel free to add your favourite holiday jams by scanning the code below!

Who's your favourite artist?

A N AL

Q&A

REY EL D

C O

N A E

Lajeen:

Chanuli:

it’s kinda way hard to

Arctic Monkeys, The

I literally love all

choose but I LOOOVVEE

Neighbourhood, The

their artists SM

Frank Ocean. I’m also

Wombats, Lana Del

but also Cage the

really into Tyler, The

Rey and One

Elephant, Declan

Creator, Giveon, SZA,

Direction (OBVI)...

McKenna, Daniel

Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill,

also anything on

Caesar, Amine,

Lil Baby, Trippie Red,

triple j

Jaden, Mac Miller,

Juice WRLD, Gunna, A

Snoh Aalegra,

Boogie wit da Hoodie,

Wallows (and

UMI, there’s more but

Hazza Styles)

we’ve exceeded our word limit.

We would love to hear your answers too!!

Feel free to email us your favourite bands, artists, genres, albums or any music recs for our next edition!

Clarissa: 30457@plc.vic.edu.au Lajeen: 66383@plc.vic.edu.au Chanuli: 73234@plc.vic.edu.au

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Clarissa:

SZ

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FUTURE NOSTALGIA (MOONLIGHT EDITION) Okay guys, I know Dua Lipa may sound basic

Love Again and Hallucinate are examples of some

but

of her underrated tracks which are really dance-y

HEAR

quite

ME

epic

if

OUT!

you

Her

give

it

album a

is

genuinely

chance.

It

really

fuses together the disco vibes of the 80s with trendy pop beats and lyrics, hence the name Future Nostalgia. You may have heard some of

and fun! She also had an amazing performance at the Grammy’s recently, and even won Best Pop Vocal Album for Future Nostalgia, among her 5 other nominations. Queen Dua’s later editions of the album include her deluxe (Moonlight Edition)

her

singles

radio,

such

Prisoner, Despite

playing as

few

and

Levitating,

Physical a

(over

and

of

Don’t

also

them

over)

Break

being

on

Start My

the

Now, Heart.

overplayed,

they’re bound to get you singing along...but

and well as a DJ mix (club) version, which features a

variety

of

other

artists

including

DaBaby,

J

Balvin, BlackPink, Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus to name

a

few.

So

if

you

want

a

feel-good

and

energetic playlist, give Dua Lipa’s album a listen :)

wait till you listen to the hidden gems!

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K U O P O !

L Hey guys, it's Clarissa!

I'll be doing an astronomy sort of thing every now and then based off of each month and it’s events.

Some pretty neat stuff is happening in April including the Lyrid meteor shower which is usually active from

16-25th April

but will be peaking on the night of

the 21st and early hours of the 22nd (which is also Earth Day!) this year. The moon will be in Waxing Gibbous, the phase just before a Full Moon so the glare might make it slightly harder to see but it’s still worthwhile to grab a couple friends and head out. There’s also a Supermoon on the

26th/27th

April. This is when the full moon is at its closest approach to Earth and usually appears brighter. This supermoon is the first of two this year and is known as a Pink Moon sometimes called the Easter moon as well.

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Here’s a really cool BBC video of what last year’s Pink Moon looked like from around the world:

Have fun!

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BLOCKBUSTERS

with Sachini

Ever wanted to sit with the family and watch something that the whole family can enjoy, but you haven't been able to find something? If so, this is the column for you! Here you will find

recommendations of throwback movies and documentaries. To watch these shows, sign into your Wyse account and then click the link. If this doesn't work, go to the click view login, and use your student number as your username. Remember to watch 7 minutes before liking or disliking it!

The Final Quarter

Wonder

an Adam Goodes Documentary (2019)

(2017)

The Final Quarter is a documentary about the AFL career of Adam Goodes, during which he was the target of repeated booing and racist attacks by fans and media personalities.

This

is

a

passionate

good or

documentary

willing

to

learn

for

equal

rights and the fair treatment of all races and genders. Click here to watch.

Attenborough. It depicts the ongoing extinction by

humans,

and

the

consequences of biodiversity loss and climate change. It also details the impacts of

day-to-

day activities on our biodiverse Earth. It would certainly

interest

fit in when he was born to stand out. This is a film for all those who feel like they are still trying find

their

place

in

the

world

and

it

is

for

Princess Diaries

Extinction: The Facts is a documentary by David

caused

tears. It is heartwarming to watch August try to

everyone in the family. Click here to watch

David Attenborough (2020)

species

the bullies in his class.

to

Extinction: The Facts

of

starts school for the first time while facing

Wonder is a movie that will 100% make you shed

anyone

about

August, a boy with a rare facial abnormality,

those

who

are

keen

(2001)

A

clumsy,

shy

girl

discovers

that

she

is

the

princess of a small European state. She must prove to her grandmother that she is worthy of her

title,

while

facing

MANY

problems

along

the way.

on

stopping global pollution. Click here to watch.

Princess

Diaries

is

a

classic

movie

that

most

people have seen. It is a good comedy, that also puts day-to-day things in perspective. Click here to watch.

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i'm an astrophysicist!

avoid embarrassment w/ the help of jingyi + evelyn in their astrology column

ooh okay... i'm a gemini

... and don't be a gemini x

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What is astrology? with evelyn and jingyi

It's Evelyn and Jing, and we’re super excited to have a permanent astrology column in the Rumble!

Now, we would guess that most, if not all of

you

guys

have

heard

of

the

term

astrology, whether it be from horoscopes (we

won’t

be

doing

horoscopes,

unfortunately, because most of the time it’s incredibly

inaccurate,

speaking

from

personal experience), birth charts, or even

A brief INTROduction to its history & the signs

just your own star sign.

Today we will be talking about the history and origins of astrology and a basic introduction to the 12 signs, as there is quite a bit of information to cover with astrology, although it might not seem like it. When it comes to modern astrology used today, there are three major types: Western/Tropical, Vedic and Chinese.

In our entries, we will be mainly discussing Western/Tropical astrology, although if you do find our submissions spark an interest in you, you are most welcome to do research in your spare time on the other types of astrology and use the different types in combination.

Although we will mainly focus on Western/Tropical astrology, it is important to acknowledge that

astrology

from

different

did

originate

places

in

the

world.

For example, in Ancient China, noblemen or

looked

sunspots

good

or

emperor, that

as

bad

application

times

other individuals.

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for

it’s

signs to

eclipses

portents

though

those

at

the

of

their

thought

had lives

less of

I NI M

ARIE S

By

the

middle

millennium

BC,

Babylonians, watching way

to

of

The

had

planets

keep

the

second

Sumerians the

and

track

EG

U RU AT

S

idea stars

of

Greeks

that

working out the basics of astrology.

they

were

gods

around the Sun. This imaginary line

Venus

stars

a

rotate,

pointing

throughout

one

to

different

year.

All

O

the

tablet, which tracked the motion of

stars that lie close to the imaginary

Venus: one of the earliest pieces of

flat disk swept out by this imaginary

Babylonian

line

P

SI

C

when

Then, picture Earth following its orbit

Ammisaduqa,

ER

E L

E

pictured

a

would

of

NC

This was most likely what the ancient

were in the sky, tracing back to the tablet

A

and

was

where

C

S

ancient

planetary

Egyptians

omens.

also

The

contributed

are

said

to

be

in

the

zodiac,

forming the 12 signs: Aries (woohoo),

the idea that patterns of stars made

Taurus,

Gemini,

up constellations, through which the

Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius (woohoo),

sun appears to “move” at specific

Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

times throughout the year.

Now

we

Cancer,

won’t

delve

Leo,

Virgo,

into

the

characteristics of each zodiac as a ideas,

others,

are

along

with

several

person isn’t defined by just their sun

come

signs, and two, for example, Scorpios

together when Alexander the Great

won’t act the same as each other.

conquered

thought

to

have

SU

when

Egypt

exchange

Greeks

on

around of

board

ideas with

330

BC,

Thus,

got

the

deeper into the birth chart and how it

divination

in

our

next

entry,

we

will

VIRG

O

go

reflects one’s character.

using planets. Because the Greeks were advanced in mathematics and logic, they worked out a lot of the rules

for

divination

using

planets.

Imagine a straight line drawn from Earth through the Sun and beyond

If you have read this far, thank you so much for staying with us and we hope that you are just as excited as we are for the next submission!

our solar system where the stars lie.

ROC OI P

APRIC C

SUIRA

SAGITT

S

B IL

A R

NRO

A

UAR I Q

These

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Hidden features on your iPhone!

Jen Vu + Stella Eom Yr 11 Most people who own a phone usually only consider usual features such as taking photos or recording videos.

Even if you use your iPhone every day, you have probably neglected quite a few tricks that can be done with this device.

1. Unlock with Face ID while still wearing a mask Being mandated to wear a mask most of the time, people often lament that "Face ID doesn't work while wearing a mask". However, we can resolve this by opening Face ID Settings, then covering the left and right face parts with a piece of paper respectively until Face ID is complete. You can then unlock with your face, even with the mask on.

2. Increase the volume for the speaker Even though you have raised the iPhone volume to the maximum, you still feel the need for a louder speaker. Go to Settings -> enter the word EQ in the search box -> choose Trebel Booster.

3. Convert almost any unit in Spotlight: You can use Spotlight to instantly convert anything such as currency denominations between countries by typing commands like "20 AUD in USD" or quickly converting unfamiliar units such as inches into metres.

4. Call Siri by a different name We often say "Hey Siri" to open virtual assistance. Surprisingly, we can open the virtual assistant with the command "Hey Celia". You can use this command with peace of mind, as everything will work in the usual way.

5. Quick movement of multiple apps like an Android phone To quickly move a series of apps on the iPhone, press and hold any application until a custom mode appears, select the apps to move while still holding onto the first chosen one.

Immediately, all of them will cluster into one unit, helping you organise your phone in less than two seconds.

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Perfectly Perplexing Puzzles Evidently, jigsaw puzzles do appear like they rightfully belong to the left side of the history timeline! In fact, that is correct! Puzzles were originally created for educational purposes, but now, they are almost equivalent to an IQ test. Being able to match random pieces to create a coherent image, takes concentration and problem-solving skills. Here are some recommended tips for success: Recommended tips for puzzle-constructing: 1. Turn all the pieces over to the picture side before beginning.

2. Start from the perimeter and work your way in.

3. Choose a space which will ensure no puzzle pieces get lost.

Also, be mindful not to vacuum the room while you are constructing!

4.

Want another purpose for the book cover you bought for school supplies at the start of the

year? You can use this to preserve your creations, especially the amazing 1000/2000 piece puzzles that you simply can’t demolish!

i)

Initially, start your puzzle on a piece of cardboard or corrugated plastic according to

length dimensions of the puzzle + 5cm. (white corrugated plastic is easier to cut)

ii) When it is completed, carefully cut around the cardboard so the puzzle exactly fits. iii) Press the book cover onto the front. The puzzle piece will stick to the adhesive side.

(Use a ruler and start from one end, slowly ‘laminating’ the puzzle and gradually taking off the backing paper until the other side.)

iv) Cut a diagonal from each corner of the cover to meet each corner of the puzzle. v) Stick the 4 parts (made by the cuts) onto the back of the cardboard, turning it over (holding the puzzle and the cardboard) so that the front of the puzzle is facing the ground.

Cut off the triangle-shaped excess book cover.

5. Focus on one element at a time or group different colours and work on those first.

Another Recommendation: Ravensburger & Clementoni are great puzzle brands!

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Nutritious banana and blueberry smoothie bowl!

Naree Khuon Yr 11

INGREDIENTS Smoothie: 1 frozen banana 1 cup of frozen blueberries A dash of milk Toppings: Linseed Blueberries Banana Oats Chia seeds - lots of Omega-3 fatty acids!)

Method: 1. Combine sliced banana pieces, blueberries and milk into your preferred blender; I personally prefer a grinder to break the frozen fruit down!

2. Blend until you reach a smooth, thick consistency; this should take roughly 1 minute or less. Remember to be safe whilst using electricals around moisture :) 3. Pour your blue smoothie into your desired bowl and decorate your smoothie with toppings of your choice! Enjoy this healthy and nutritious snack to eat for any meal throughout the day!

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The BEST vegan, choc-mint cookies!

Sara Maheswaran Yr 8

INGREDIENTS: 100g soft nuttelex 150g ( can be reduced ) brown sugar 1-2 tsp vanilla extract 2 teaspoons organic egg replacer 4 tablespoons water 150g plain flour ½ tsp baking powder 35g dutch processed cocoa powder 120g dairy free choc chips (i use sweet william or noble choice or these little rainbow ones you can find at Leo’s in Kew) 1 tsp peppermint extract (it’s quite strong, so it can be reduced)

METHOD: 1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (160º fan forced) and line 2 baking trays.

2. Beat butter and sugar until pale, fluffy and creamy.

3. Combine egg replacer and water together to create a thickish, white liquid (egg replacement).

4. Add egg replacement and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar and beat.

5. Sift in flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder and beat, adding the peppermint extract gradually.

6. Stir in the choc chips. If the mixture is too thin or sticky add more flour, and if it’s too doughy add a small quantity of soy milk.

7. Place mixture 2 cm apart on baking trays using heaped teaspoons. Roll them into small balls if you like smoother, more circular cookies. Flatten with either your hands or a fork.

8. Bake for 9-12 minutes.

9. Rest the cookies for 5 minutes before eating.

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Cookies and Cream Slice Elyse Dai Yr 7

Ingredients

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Serves: 15

350g Oreo cookies 80g Butter, melted 375g Cream Cheese, softened ½ cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup cream 3 teaspoon gelatine, dissolved in ¼ cup boiling water

200g white chocolate, melted, cooled slightly

Method

Strawberries/extra broken Oreo’s for decoration (optional)

1. Place 250g of OREO cookies in a food processor and process into fine crumbs.

Add the butter and process to combine.

Press the mixture into a greased and lined 18x28 cm slice pan and chill.

2. Beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth, then beat in the cream. Stir through the gelatine and white chocolate.

3. Roughly chop the remaining cookies and stir through the filling, then pour over the base. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Cut into triangles and decorate with strawberries and extra Oreo cookies.

Serve and enjoy your meal!

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Where's Your Castle?

Art by Tessa Jones Yr 7

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This is a little something I had been working on for a while as a dedication to the newest Disney movie, 'Raya'.

I used a digital art app called 'Medibang Paint Pro' which I have been using for quite a while now. Privileges on credit for the background should go to Disney as it is their background. Enjoy!

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Elden Tan Yr 7

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