RST Chronicle

31ST OCTOBER 2024

RST CHRONICLE

WELCOME! We are 8 weeks in!

Halloween has passed, Inktober has ended and many House competitions are coming up. This week, we will cover house mascots, Edutech and a few other interesting topics!

Aside from a quick reminder that the new activity slot starts on the 11th of November, that will be all!

Firstly, thank you to Hardy for doing their community roles this week! Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Now, Kati will be doing a full coverage on this but I would like to quickly mention that selected members of the Eco and Tech team have been selected to go to Singapore for a special convention.

For further information, go to Kati’s article.

Liphao 6TH EDITION

HOUSE Siku

MASCOTS

House Captains have been hard at work designing an original mascot for their houses! Their names?

Well, they are decided in the Friday House Assembly by you, the students! The results will come to the house board and newspaper near you!

Starring: Arnold’s Phoenix, Beuclerc’s Lion, Hardy’s Dragon, and Webb-Ellis’ Griffin!

NEW AND FEATURED !

ECO UPDATE Meet Eco Ellie, the new eco mascot !

Recently, the Eco-Team has been busy with deliveries and an up and coming system related to the Eco-Team. This new system is planning to make deliveries faster and more convenient for both teachers and students; it is also related to a competition that the Tech and Eco team are participating in.

While doing this, we found Eco Ellie to be to projects mascot as well as the Eco-Teams

EDUtech_ASIA Some of you readers might know about Edu Tech but, if you don’t, here’s the summary about it : Edu tech Asia is a competition set in Singapore. This year the theme is, “ how can we use technology to help save the environment?” With the Eco-Team already doing that, we had one problem : the use of technology we were using wasn’t very effective, which is why we teamed up with the Tech Team to enter the competition.

HTTPS://WWW.TERRAPINN.COM/EXHIBITION/ED UTECH-ASIA/INDEX.STM

RST’S TEAM PROJECT

What is EcoMe ? : EcoMe is a project that the Tech and Eco-Team have been working on for a while now. There are five main members of this team working on presenting at edu tech : Katie, Yuki, Olivia, Ami and Jaja. This project’s goal is to make eco deliveries more convenient for both teachers and students. Instead of having to email the Eco-Team for materials, we are planning to make an app that does that. The app shows the items available in the eco cupboard You can order the materials you need on the app, and enter your classrooms location ( kind of like Shoppee or Lazada ). With this project, we have passed the selecting rounds of Edu tech ( our school’s team is going to singapore !!! ) You can support our team on YouTube.

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HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH? V=QHHDJFKOEKQ&LIST=PLOKCFSOW1DWUKZ2D BSJ-KLSSGJCDKHV_R&INDEX=4

WEIRD SPORTS Paul sports reports Introduction

Hello and happy Halloween to everybody. Today, I will be taking you through some very weird and unusual sports, giving a brief overview.

These sports have different aspects of play ,from changing the sport completely or combining different sports to make one. I will be taking you through five different weird and unusual sports across the globe.

CHESSBOXING IS A SPORT WHICH COMBINES THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ASPECTS OF COMPETITION. CHESSBOXING IS WHEN THE TWO OPPOSING COMPETITORS ALTERNATE ROUNDS OF BLITZ CHESS AND BOXING AND THE OVERALL SCORE IS DECIDED BY WHO WINS MORE ROUNDS. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU WIN THE FIRST CHESS ROUND THEN YOU RECEIVE ONE POINT. IF YOUR COMPETITOR WINS THE NEXT THREE ROUNDS, THEY EARN THREE POINTS AND TAKE THE VICTORY. TO WIN, YOU MUST BE MORE THAN TWO POINTS AHEAD OF THE COMPETITOR. THERE ARE A MINIMUM OF FOUR CHESS AND FOUR BOXING ROUNDS. THERE IS A TIME PENALTY SO THAT IS ALSO ANOTHER WAY YOU CAN LOSE A POINT.

SIMILAR TO SWIMMING, BOG SNORKLING IS A MORE HARDCORE VERSION. ORIGINATING IN THE UK, BOG SNORKLING’S OBJECTIVE IS TO SWIM TWO CONSECUTIVE 60 YARD OR 55M LENGTHS IN A BOG, AND WHOEVER GETS THE FASTEST TIME WINS. TO ENABLE THE DELICATE BALANCE OF FUN AND SAFETY, ORGANISERS CREATED A RULE WHERE THE BOG IS DEEP ENOUGH WITHOUT SHARP ROCKS AND OBJECTS LIIKE GARBAGE. ALSO, TO ENSURE FURTHER SAFETY, WASHING STATIONS AT THE FINISH LINES ARE REQUIRED DUE TO THE FACT THAT LEECHES AND NASTY CREATURES CAN BE WASHED OFF BEFORE ENTERING THE BODY.

YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD OF FOOTBALL, HANDBALL AND WATERPOLO, BUT HAVE YOU HEARD OF CYCLEBALL? CYCLEBALL IS A SPORT WITH THE SAME OBJECTIVES AS THOSE SPORTS. THE ONLY DIFFERENT RULE IS TO BE ON THE BICYCLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE TWO HALVES OF THE GAME.

SHIN-KICKING IS A SPORT WHERE TWO MEN HOLD ONTO EACH OTHER’S SHOULDERS AND TRY TO KICK EACH OTHER’S SHIN. A SHIN KICK IS WORTH THREE POINTS, A DODGE IS WORTH TWO POINTS AND A TRIP IS WORTH ONE POINT. THIS GAME WAS INVENTED WHEN TWO FRIENDS IN 1879 WERE BORED AND FOUND SOMETHING TO ENTERTAIN THEMSELVES.

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HURLING IS A SPORT IN IRELAND COMBINING HANDBALL AND HOCKEY. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME IS FOR PLAYERS TO USE AN ASH WOOD STICK CALLED A HURLEY TO HIT A SMALL BALL CALLED A SLIOTAR BETWEEN THE OPPONENT'S GOALPOSTS, EITHER OVER THE CROSSBAR FOR ONE POINT OR UNDER THE CROSSBAR INTO A NET GUARDED BY A GOALKEEPER FOR THREE POINTS. THE SLIOTAR CAN BE CAUGHT IN THE HAND AND CARRIED FOR NOT MORE THAN FOUR STEPS, STRUCK IN THE AIR OR STRUCK ON THE GROUND WITH THE HURLEY. IT CAN BE KICKED, OR SLAPPED, WITH AN OPEN HAND (THE HAND PASS), FOR SHORTRANGE PASSING. A PLAYER WHO WANTS TO CARRY THE BALL FOR MORE THAN FOUR STEPS HAS TO BOUNCE OR BALANCE THE SLIOTAR ON THE END OF THE STICK (SOLO), AND THE BALL CAN BE HANDLED ONLY TWICE WHILE IN THE PLAYER'S POSSESSION.

The Redwood Forest The Redwood Forest is one of the world’s most majestic places. This diverse ecosystem provides habitats for thousands of species. Sadly, due to hunting during the California Gold Rush, only 5% of the forest remains. The Coast Redwood trees are the tallest trees on the world and can grow up to around 300 feet or 91 meters; the tallest Redwood ever recorded has a height of 329 feet or approximately 100 meters. Redwoods have been on earth for around 240 million years - almost as old as the dinosaur! The Redwoods also live for thousands of years and the oldest official one is 2200 years old, yet many scientists believe that there are much older ones alive. Near the roots of the Redwoods, fish like Coho Salmon reside to lay their eggs and breed. Redwood bark can be up to a feet thick and contains tannins to protect it from bugs, rot and fire, a supporting detail that helps them survive for thousands of years. Redwoods clean the air by storing carbon in their leaves and Redwoods store more carbon then any other tree. Redwoods can “drink” fog and help make it rain. Animals like the wandering salamander can live their entire life in the redwood canopy. In the crown (top of the Redwoods the endangered marbled murrelets reside and breed.

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PHILOSOPHY CORNER Exploring Hegel’s Theory of Geist: Are we all Part of a Bigger Spirit?

What is Geist?

In the realm of philosophy, few ideas have stirred minds as deeply as Georg Wilhelm Hegel’s concept of Geist (also known as spirit). For Hegel, Geist wasn’t just something inside each person but a kind of “shared spirit” that connects us all, shaping our ideas, culture and the way we understand the world.

The Soul and the Body One way to understand Geist is to think of the body as a kind of machine. Following ideas from the philosopher Descartes, we could say that the body is like the physical “hardware,” and Geist is like the “software” that makes it come alive. But when a person dies, their Geist (or soul) doesn’t just disappear. Instead, it’s released and, in a way, can become part of a new life, moving on to a new body.

How Does Geist Create New Life?

One fascinating idea is that when a new life begins, like during reproduction, the mother’s body somehow attracts Geist to it. Think of it like a chemical reaction, with Geist coming to fill the new body. In this way, each human life isn’t just a physical event; it’s also the meeting of body and soul.

The Evolution of Geist Hegel’s idea of Geist goes beyond individual people. As humans grow, learn, and make discoveries, Geist is also changing and evolving. So, in a way, the whole human race is connected by this shared spirit, with each generation adding to Geist’s understanding of itself and the world.

What Does This Mean?

Hegel’s theory of Geist makes us think about what it means to be human. Are we all part of something bigger than ourselves? Do our lives and choices matter in a larger sense?

For Hegel, the answer was “yes”—each of us is a part of this grand journey that is Geist, and every new insight we gain adds to the world’s shared spirit PHILOSOPHY

REMINDER :

I have been writing a few editions of crazy conspiracy theories. This time, I want to link some of it together using well known philosophies proposals. A little insight into why I’m doing this: Lately, I have been extremely fascinated by the topic of Philosophy. A few nights before I wrote this, an insane idea came to me; one that might seem utterly….ridiculous. It is a completely original idea of mine that I find absolutely fascinating.

WARNING: THERE ARE A LOT OF FLAWS IN THIS THEORY AND I AM NOT A CERTIFIED CANDIDATE TO RANT ABOUT THIS TOPIC.

A Wild Conspiracy Theory: Merging of Geist and New Life

REMINDER :

Now, let me share a fascinating theory I believe in regarding Geist! What if, when we die, our Geist doesn’t simply float away into nothingness? Instead, consider this: when a woman becomes pregnant, her body releases a unique chemical that acts like a magnet, attracting a Geist—an independent soul that is ready to inhabit a new body.

In this scenario, every time a new life is created, it’s not just a random event; it’s the result of Geist responding to the energy emitted by the mother. Each Geist is drawn to the potential of a new life, ready to experience the world anew. This means that every child born carries within them a unique Geist, one that is attracted to the opportunity for new experiences, learning, and growth.

Moreover, consider the nature of energy itself. According to the law of conservation of energy, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms. What if we viewed Geist as a form of energy? This could imply that the Geist of those who have passed on does not cease to exist but rather transforms and remains in the world around us, awaiting the right conditions to take on new life.

In this view, every living being is a vessel for Geist, each embodying a piece of the larger cosmic puzzle. When we think about our energy and presence in the world, it could be a reflection of the countless Geist that have come before us. Each time a Geist inhabits a new body, it brings with it the accumulated wisdom and experiences of all the lives it has encountered, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge within the new individual.

This theory also encourages us to think about our connections with one another. If all Geist are interconnected through this shared energy, it suggests that our relationships and interactions have a profound significance. We are not merely isolated individuals; we are part of a vast network of souls, each influencing and enriching one another through our shared experiences.

Ultimately, this perspective on Geist compels us to rethink our understanding of life, death, and existence itself. Rather than seeing life as a series of isolated events, we might view it as a continuous journey of growth and evolution, where each new life represents a new opportunity for Geist to explore, learn, and contribute to the collective experience of humanity.

Thank you for reading.

Liphao

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