The Stag: Lent Term 2 2021 Contents International Women’s Day………...……………………...……………....…Page 2 Paris Fashion Week………………………………………………………......Page 4 Stress Busters………………………………………………………….…......Page 6 Lockdown Spring Watch……………………………………….………...…..Page 7 Quiz: Which baked good are you?…………..………………….……..……..Page 8 Fitness Apps Review……..………………………………………………….Page 10 Zero Discrimination Day..………………………………………….………..Page 11 Dance Feature…………………………………………...……….…………..Page 12 Photography Feature……………………….………………………………..Page 13 Yummy Easter………………………………………………………...……..Page 14 Global Recycling Day…………………………………………...…………..Page 15 The Problem with Bill Gates………………………………………………...Page 16
Regular Features……………………………………………………….…… Page 17 Misconceptions about Motivation…………………………….……………..Page 18
Welcome to the Stag Team! Environment Editor: William Brown International Editor: Sandra Fuhrmann Sports Editor: Billy Hipperson Arts Editor: Millie White
If you would like to join the Stag team or contribute a piece to our next issue, get in touch by emailing us at: thestag@eastbourne-college.co.uk
Fashion Editor: Megan Moore Photography Editor: Katrina Evershed Creative Writing Editor: Izehi Ebhohimen Contributors: Elo Quitman, Sophia Semkina, Missy Richardson Design Team: Jessie Tarrant, Megan Moore
FEATURE
International Women’s Day: Choose to Challenge The first months of 2021 have passed and many of us might have experienced difficulties and challenges already this year. Therefore, this year’s motto of the International Women’s Day “choose to challenge” could not be more appropriate. Critical thinking is encouraged from a young age and at times when we are fed with more and more information it becomes even more important to question what we are told and to have the courage to challenge.
“Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay” (Simone de Beauvoir) The French philosopher and writer Simone de Beauvoir wrote one of the most ground-breaking works discussing the situation of women and her ideas are still relevant for the feminist movement of the modern world. Over half of the world’s population is female but inequalities between men and women continue to exist. Since the 20 th century, women’s rights have been discussed but feminism will always be a contentious issue in debates. For example, women are 47 percent more likely to suffer severe injuries in car crashes as the safety features are designed to protect the male body and not the female. Additionally, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media analysed 120 theatrical releases between 2010 and 2013 and found that, of 5799 speaking characters, less than 30.9 percent were women and approximately 69.1 percent were men. Unfortunately, the perception of women as the “weaker sex” is still normalised in many societies and this makes it even more important to “choose to challenge” because confidence matters.
“Don’t let them get you down. Be cheeky. And wild. And wonderful.” (Astrid Lindgren)
March is celebrated differently: In the US, the whole of the month is contributed to women, in some countries such as Cuba there is even an official holiday to celebrate women and in Russia, this day is similar to Valentine’s Day. In Germany, in Berlin the 8th of March is also a public holiday, although Mother’s Day is given more importance in the rest of Germany. The first International Women’s Day took place in Denmark, Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the US in 1911. Participants aimed to gain the right for women to vote.
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” (Malala Yousafzai) Malala Yousafzai is a human rights activist who is not afraid to fight for the right of women to education, even if her own life is at risk. She was born in Pakistan and short by a member of the Taliban in 2012. She survived and now lives in the UK. Choosing to challenge means to be able to speak up when
The perception of women as the “weaker sex” is still normalised there is injustice, to show courage and to be oneself. As we are members of a society that allows us to speak up for our ideas, it is crucial to use the voice we have been given. Throughout time women have gained more and more independence and the 8th of March therefore it has become an important celebration.
"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.… It shouldn't be that women are the exception."
(Ruth Bader Ginsburg – former US Supreme Court Judge)
Astrid Lindgren is a Swedish writer who is known for her strong female characters such as Pippi Longstocking. It is not always easy to be confident, but it is significant to speak up about issues relating to gender inequality. The International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the rights of women and it was officially founded in 1910 in Copenhagen based on an idea by the activist Clara Zetkin. She was involved in the socialist movement in Germany in the 1870s and was known for her oratory skills. Around the world, the 8 th of
Sandra Fuhrmann, Year 13, School House
FASHION
Paris Fashion Week 2021 Paris Fashion Week goes totally digital in 2021, similar to many iconic events across the globe. Whilst the audience-free format may seem disappointing, the credibility and atmosphere of fashion shows has never relied on the audience. The beauty of them is that, nine times out of ten, the audience has been dissolved into complete awe and, whilst anything is more tangibly sensational in real life, when the art being presented is as meticulous and original as that of the outfits of Paris Fashion Week, the experience is just as credible over a screen.
unnoticed, it is more successful than ever in 2021 with their jewellery becoming a global need for men and women, a perfect example of the exposure that Paris Fashion Week provides for brands. With each new season, each new show, comes new trends. These are then adapted by the audience and, consequentially, the public. The spring season 2021 brought the return of the 80’s with this Schiaperelli ruched mini dress reinstating the high-volume attitude it brings to today’s fashion. Luis Vuitton are Everyday attire no longer has to be solely practical widely renowned for their ability to create unisex, flexible fashion that credibly avoids clothes being categorised to a gender. Their brilliantly named “His becomes Hers” collection began the desire for a slouchier, baggy look without losing the sleekness that a suit provides for men and
March 1st – March 9th 2021 sees the womenswear show take to the runway to style collections from some of the world’s most successful brands such as Luis Vuitton, Chanel, Alexander McQueen and many more. The fall/ winter show saw the most coveted looks coming from Alexander McQueen with “this grounded, bold and heroic” blazer look. Designs from Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood also caught viral attention for the vibrancy and texturally layered, ruffled dresses (see image right). Whilst the Vivienne Westwood brand has never gone
FASHION
women. Hip cut-outs have been part of the trend cycle for a few years now, but what makes the idea of showing a little skin all the more exciting for next spring is that, in a Zoom world, everyday attire no longer has to be solely practical. Fun little slivers of back or upper thigh will never be visible via Zoom. Inevitably, the runway has had to be reinvented for the pandemic era. Celebrities are virtually positioned in the front row as they would have been in real life, with their video images filling the side lines of the runways as the models saunter past. The brands themselves, as part of the production industry, still have license to craft the shows in real life with models taking to the runway in an attempt to showcase the artwork in its most realistic form. We hope for the return of audiences not too far in the future when looks will most likely have adopted some of the lockdown fashion we have all been styling daily! Megan Moore, Year 12 Nugent House
HEALTH
Stress Busters Is the pandemic starting to get a bit too stressful? Try this simple three minute mindful breathing meditation to maintain a sense of calm through the craziness of Covid-19. What is mindful meditation?
How to practise mindful meditation
Mindfulness is all about being present in the moment, aware of how your mind and body feel, and acknowledging your thoughts without judgment.
Step 1 – Find 3 minutes of spare time, a silent space and a comfortable seat. Place your open palms gently on your knees.
Mindfulness meditation involves sitting silently and paying attention to thoughts, sounds, the sensations of breathing or parts of the body, bringing your attention back whenever the mind starts to wander.
Step 2 – Bring your attention to the feeling of your body on your seat. Feel the weight on your chair or cushion. Make sure your back is straight and you are comfortable.
Why is it useful? With a meditation practice you have the chance to rewire your brain towards more positive thoughts and experiences long-term. This makes way for a better mood and, let’s face it, everyone prefers a good mood.
Step 3 – Breathe deeply. Relax your shoulders, then your stomach muscles, then the muscles in your face, your hands and your legs. Let go of all the tightness in your body.
Top 10 Benefits of Meditation:
Step 4 – Bring your attention back to your breath. Notice what it feels like as it goes in through your nose, into your lungs, and back out through your nose. Notice your stomach and chest rise and fall as you inhale and exhale. Allow your breathing to be natural and relaxed. Focus on the sensations you feel. Does your breath feel cold as you breathe in? Or warm as you breathe out?
Reduced Stress. Emotional Balance. Increased Focus. Reduced Pain. Reduced Anxiety. Increased Creativity. Reduced Depression. Increased Memory.
Step 5 – When your mind wonders, notice what is going on in your head, accept it, and bring your focus back to your breath. Allow thoughts to come and go in the background. Step 6 – When your three minutes is up, take the biggest breath you have taken all day, feeling the air fill your lungs, and smile. All is well.
Elo Quitman, Year 13, Nugent House
NATURE
Lockdown Spring Watch We have finally exited the gloomy months of January and February, entering the fresh smells and blossoming daffodils of the hopeful month of March. The average amount of walking that a human being does has increased by scary amounts over the past few months (poor dogs, they only need one or two walks a day). So why not try out this little challenge. On your next wander, look out for these ten signs of spring. Use your eyes, your ears and your nose to see how many you can tick off! If you don’t recognise one of them, pop it into Google or ask Alexa. Warning: some are largely easier than others…!
Swallows (they spend their winters in South Africa and return to the UK in the spring)
Lambs (so cute)
Primroses, or in Latin, Primula vulgaris
Snow drops/bluebells
Newts (thr ee native newt species will have spent the winter tucked away in hibernation. Catkins Come spring, their main focus is to mate and lay their eggs in ponds!)
Cuckoo (listen to this bir d’s song so you can identify it on your walk)
A buzz in the air... The air will start to fill with the happy hum of emerging queen bumblebees. Listen closely but WARNING: do not disturb! Swift – Usually the last of our summer bird visitors to arrive, reaching our shores from the skies over the Congo Rainforest during the first week of May. But quick! They don’t hang around long!
Butterfly chrysalis
Elo Quitman, Year 13, Nugent House
QUIZ
Which baked good are you? What would your friends describe you as? Energetic
Cool
What genre of film would you pick? Dogs or cats? Romcom Horror
Dogs
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Do you prefer Summer or Winter?
Winter
What’s the best pancake topping?
Summer
Would you consid
Strawberries and chocolate Sugar and lemon
Swimming or cinema? Snapchat or Instagram?
Yes Cinema
Friday night in or out? Instagram
Swimming
Snapchat
Out
BROWNIE You are sweet, fun and sociable! Always up for a gathering, summer will be your time to let your hair down and spend some sunny days at the beach. A classic brownie is the traybake for you. https:// www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/best-everchocolate-brownies-recipe
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QUIZ
Kind
Would you prefer a walk by the sea or in a forest? Sea
Forest
Cats
Love or hate Marmite?
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Love No
Are you a spender or a saver?
Sweet or savoury?
Spender Savoury
Saver
Sweet
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SOURDOUGH BREAD You might not have a sweet tooth but bread always does the trick. A walk in the park and a quiet night in with your favourite streaming service under a pile of blankets is your ideal. Your friends probably know you for always being quietly kind. https:// www.theclevercarrot.com/2014/01/sourdough-
SPORT
Which Fitness App is Best for You? Fitness apps are undoubtedly a great help in building and tracking fitness, but where do you begin to choose which one is best for you from the plethora on offer? Billy Hipperson puts them to the test. Nike Training Club
Let’s WOD
User interface: Out of the two apps I have been using, Nike training club is by far the easiest to use. Most workouts are downloadable so can be accessed anywhere with adequate planning. Once you have selected a workout all the exercises are listed clearly with the equipment needed. My favourite feature of this app is the audio description; there is no need to be staring down at a screen as all the exercises are thoroughly described and their purposes explained.
Overview: Instead of a huge database of various types of workout Let’s WOD uses a deck of cards and a timer to get people fit. Each suit corresponds to a customisable exercise with each card representing the number of reps to be performed (the ten of spades is ten push ups for example). Cards are picked at random by the app and the aim is to finish the deck in as little time as possible.
Variety: Nike Training Club truly caters for all abilities with its wide range of workout types, intensities and durations. As daunting as it may be, choosing the right workout out of four hundred and thirty five the App developers have made it incredibly easy, this is done by filtering the target muscle groups, workout focus, equipment available and skill level required. From high intensity strength to slow restorative yoga this App has it all!
A full 52 card workout can be quite daunting Motivation: Once you start a workout it’s quite tricky to leave it. I believe this is intentional in order to encourage seeing the workout through. NTC offers a range of fitness programmes as well as one-off workouts. Although I didn’t try any of them, I think they would be very useful for people who don’t always know what to do. As part of the activity tracking system NTC dishes out trophies for work out frequency, consistency and volume. I thought this was a really nice touch as it is great positive feedback.
User interface: the App developers for let’s WOD have gone for a minimalist approach in the layout and functions of the app, I think this was the right way to go. Creating your own workout is super easy and the app stores these workouts automatically along with all your previous times. My only issue with the app is the adverts. Variety: Let’s WOD has a small database of premade workouts with clear focuses. Although the App offers little in the way of premade workouts the possibility to create personalised workouts more than makes up for this. Coupled with a bit of research Let’s WOD provides a great starting point for beginners and allows those more advanced to push themselves. For the App to be more inclusive to beginners I would like to see an option to do a partial deck as a full 52 card workout can be quite daunting. Motivation: Being a very simple App Let’s WOD doesn’t offer any flashy trophies to keep its users motivated, instead there is just a tracking system which is great for seeing progress but definitely doesn’t get those less self-motivated up and active. Overall, I give Let’s WOD a 4/5
Overall, I give Nike training club a 5/5 Billy Hipperson, Year 13, Powell House
FEATURE
Zero Discrimination Day With Black Lives Matter, as a society we’ve started questioning how much we do to fight against discrimination. On the 1st of March, Zero Discrimination Day, launched by UNAIDS, takes place across the world. It is a day that calls for us to embrace the diversity around us and to take no acceptance to discrimination of all kinds, such as based on race, sexual orientation, gender or religion. It’s significant for celebrating the rights we all have as people and to highlight that no one should face any sort of barrier in their country based on an integral part of who they are. In many places across the world people live in societies where they do face barriers due to who they are which is unfair and unjust. The more of us who put in the effort to fight against these barriers, whether in our own country or other countries, then the more people across the world that will be able to live the life they want with dignity.
Celebrating the differences between us makes us the society we are today Celebrating the differences between us makes us the society we are today. With the celebration of differences amongst different members of our society, this can reinforce social cohesion and positive benefits. Each year, Zero Discrimination Day has a different theme and for this year it is “Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls”. Despite the progress made in terms of reforms and laws for equality in many countries, there are still many other countries where girls and women don’t have a voice and do not have the same freedom.
What Can We Do On Zero Discrimination Day (And Every Day)?
Join organisations and support organisations that fight against discrimination (Amnesty, The United Nations Association – UK, The Aegis Trust) Join or talk to the BE YOU Race Group in school Read books and watch videos from those from minority groups in society
Go out of your way to be nice to everyone and don’t judge others for who they are Zero Discrimination Day is important because it highlights the importance of treating everyone the same because aren’t we all human at the end of the day?
Izehi Ebhohimen, Year 12, Watt House
DANCE
The Dance Department is Back! The Dance Department is thrilled to be back in the studio, socially distanced of course. We are looking forward to these two weeks and hope to make the most of it before the Easter holidays. We plan to use these two weeks to regain our strength lost over this lockdown and remain hopeful for a dance showcase in the summer term.
With Miss Reid we are working towards our intermediate modern exam, which demands much hard training with long hours of practice to make perfect. This qualification is highly recognised by the dance examination boards and will give the dancers UCAS points needed for future purposes. This is a beneficial exam which can be kept with the dancers as a qualification until later life.
The dancers are extremely grateful to have ordered some...
The Dance Department have also been progressing with Millie White (Year 12, Watt house) and working with her to help with her Arts Award Leadership project entitled
NEW DANCE EQUIPMENT to arrive before the holidays. This shall enhance the training provided here at Eastbourne College, and overall improve our technique in all aspects of dance. We have ordered some yoga blocks, balance balls and resistance bands of all which will be used to stretch and strengthen our muscles, assist with posture, posture, balance and alignment for our pirouette. We are so happy to be back and make use of the studio and enjoy the company of all these passionate dancers.
As we return, we plan to safely include all the dancers in classes available to widen the variety of dance styles. We are fortunate enough to have Miss Lister, who has been teaching online over lockdown, to continue to share her wealth of knowledge with the students. Miss Lister offers jazz technique and commercial classes as well as all styles of Hip Hop on a Thursday afternoon. Miss Lister’s focus in these lessons is to prepare the students for the industry in which they hope to work later in life.
‘THE SOFA DANCE’ This part of the course shows leadership qualities in organising something to do with the arts. The senior dancers have been helping by choreographing there own pieces as inspiration. This will help the younger years to show them what is required of them. We have extended the deadline for this project, as we wanted to get as many people involved as possible, and ensure the greatest outcome is available. If you would like to get involved, please message Millie White.
Millie Rose White, Year 12, Watt
PHOTOGRAPHY
Year Twelve Photography Project: ‘Carmen’ The Year 12 A Level Photography students have been ensuring success and detail for their soon to finish photography project which has been in the works since November. The students were given a brief, by the Royal Opera House, in which they must then take and run with. The brief said;
“Create a piece of marketing material to promote the production to young people (aged 14-19 years) who are visiting the Royal Opera House for the first time. This should be based on the Opera, ‘Carmen” To start, the students had to research into the Royal Opera House, and the history of its marketing. After careful analysis of costume design, marketing layout and successful campaigns, the photographers had to ensure storyboards were made, whilst following the checklist of what was to be included in a successful winners folder.
have undergone various shoots, taking thousands of photos in order to lead up to their final piece which they shall shoot in school. Being back in the studio has, and will, continue to benefit these students, as they can finally see their ideas come to life after months of trying from home. With the College’s exceptional photography suite, both teachers and students are excited to see the final outcome of this long awaited project.
Throughout the project,
Director’s Visions were to be followed, in order to claim the correct message for the final outcome of the marketing. These were found helpful in shaping the project and giving the photographers a starting point of where they wanted to take their idea. When it came to shooting, there was an emphasis on how the first try won’t be their last. The students
Millie Izehi Ebhohimen, Rose White, Year Year 12, 12, Watt Watt House House
FOOD
Yummy Easter It’s not all about chocolate eggs. What else are you used to seeing on your Easter table? Do you want to try something different this year? There are many different ways to feature eggs, the ancient symbol of new life, in your Easter festivities. Every country’s Easter has a unique taste so the best place to find inspiration for tasty and unusual Easter dishes is by looking at different abroad. Germany- Ham wrapped in bread
Italy – Casatiello
If you are not quite ready to give up on meat for your Easter lunch, then you need to follow German tradition of making soft ham in crunchy bread with a secret egg inside. This is a simple and filling dish that will please not only our stomach, but your eyes as well.
Italy is a very religious county, so its dish is perfect for celebrating a such deeply religious festival as Easter. Furthermore, Casatiello, Easter Bread, is also an ideal dish for someone who is not a fan of cooking and just wants to enjoy a tasty meal.
Russian and Ukrainian – Kylich
Ecuador- Easter soup
If you have a sweet tooth, then welcome to Russia. Kylich is a sweet traditional cake with some precooked resins inside and sugary icing on top. It usually served with a dozen of boiled eggs which makes up a delicious fluffy festive meal.
Are you ready for something exotic? This soup is perfect for someone who misses travelling to different counties and trying peculiar dishes. It combines native fruits such as avocado and plantain with simple everyday ingrediency to make a flavourful spicy delicacy.
Sophia Semkina, Year 12, Nugent House
ENVIRONMENT
Global Recycling Day As international days go, the commemoration of worldwide recycling is certainly not one of the major events in the calendar. International Women’s Day or World Book Day might get a Google Doodle but for the most part global recycling day seems to fall unheard amongst the extraordinarily long list of international days - it’s always nice to know the UN are working hard to ensure the global recognition of tuna.
that make it far less environmentally beneficial than it could be. We send the bulk of our waste abroad, where it is usually improperly dealt with. Westminster Council incinerated 82 percent of household waste in 2017/18 - including what went into recycling bins. Some councils have even considered the possibility of eradicating recycling because it simply doesn’t work.
Falling on the 18th March, Global Recycling Day has not (despite the best efforts of those behind it) been recognised as an official international event. However, those behind it seem adamant to try and make something of the occasion - asking this year for nominations (be that an individual, town or multinational corporation) for the award of Recycling Hero 2021 that comes with a $500 award.
“Recycling seems to have been one of the few small revolutions that’s actually worked” It was whilst looking at this award that it struck me how commonplace recycling has become. We all know our black wheelie bins from our green wheelie bins. We all (for the most part) know which goes in which bin - and there’s a poster just in case you don’t. Politicians aren’t arguing about the politics of wheelie bins and activists aren’t either. Looking back at 2009 Daily Mail Articles, the opposition towards wheelie bins seems ridiculous over a decade later. Recycling seems to have been one of the few small revolutions that’s actually worked - but is that necessarily the case? After all, we never met the EU’s target of a 50 percent recycling rate - hovering at about 45 percent.
So why is Global Recycling Day so ignored if there are such pressing issues? Perhaps because it ultimately makes up a minor part of our global emissions, or perhaps because governments and activists alike are ultimately content with a job mostly done. If Global Recycling Day is doomed to struggle for recognition, it is perhaps because our political attention spans are short - we’ve moved on to fossil fuels and rainforests.
So, on the 18th March, I’d ask you to remember recycling not as a successful example of making the world a more environmentally conscious place but as a warning against complacency on these issues. Recycling is ultimately a relatively minimal drop in the ocean of climate change. Don’t let complacency with a job half-done concern the more pressing matRecycling is undoubtedly an important aspect of in- ters. The UK is making great strides in renewable creasing our respect for the environment, consuming energy - so make sure they don’t rest on their laurels around 95 percent less energy than it would to pro- as they have with recycling. duce the item from raw materials. Yet, we seem conWilliam Brown, Year 13 Reeves House tent with the systemic issues in our recycling system
ENVIRONMENT
The Problem with Bill Gates Evidently taking time away from his deep-state duties in microchipping the world through vaccines, Bill Gates recently released a book on climate change - How to Avoid a Climate Disaster. It has been praised as an authoritative, accessible plan for how to deal with climate change but not everyone is convinced.
Amidst Jeff Bezos’ disdain for pleasant working environments (you really shouldn’t have to release adverts to prove your staff are happy) and Mark Zuckerberg’s penchant for our personal data, I had always seen Bill Gates as the ‘Good Billionaire’, his foundation has undeniably done great things in the fields of health, education and global development - so I was surprised to see such criticism of him from the climatologists and geographers that I follow on Twitter. Moreover, this is criticism that goes beyond the odd jab on Twitter; Climatologist Michael E. Mann (whom A-level geographers will recognise as creator of the infamous hockey stick graph) also has a new book out in which he criticises Gates’ focus on finding an “energy miracle” when we have an army of renewable alternatives. It seems that Gates, ever the entrepreneur, is hyper-focused on finding a technological wonder that will solve all of our problems - even if the answer is likely more practical with subsidisation of renewable technology.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that Bill Gates is trying to tackle this crisis. It’s not so much that he’s espousing the wrong views but that he’s espousing views that have existed for years. There is nothing harmful (or, however, new) in his analysis, but many scientists are understandably concerned that views of an unqualified business magnate are being held above researchers with decades of experience in this exact field. When Bill Gates suggests that carbon offsets “helps fantastically”, people take his word as gospel, even when the science says otherwise.
Yet, there’s an argument to be made that there are benefits in Bill Gates’ approach. It’s clear from the sea of headlines about his new book that people clearly listen to what the former Microsoft CEO has to say; even if it’s something that has been said already, the importance of a figurehead for issues like climate change cannot be denied. I don’t doubt that Bill Gates wants to fix the problem of climate change, but perhaps we should be looking to scientists for guidance instead of retired CEOs. Arguably, it’s not a roadmap to success that we need at the moment. We are, for the most part, aware of how to improve our climatological situation. The problem lies not with the response but with the willingness of our governments to respond. Until recently, the leader of the Earth’s sole superpower thought that “windmills” caused cancer through the noise that they emitted - we have a responsibility as an electorate to ensure that our governments are ones that recognise the threat climate change poses and are willing to radically respond, otherwise we will be stuck regardless of how many books Bill Gates writes.
William Brown, Year 13 Reeves House
REGULAR FEATURES
Dictionary Corner Woopleseived when you don’t feel that annoyed about having hayfever during spring anymore because you can’t go outside anyway Imogen Symonds
when you first go outside in days Clem Clapp Ahhhhhggg when you see the sunny weather outside but you’re locked inside waiting for your lessons to end Naya Lambird Gipory sense of feeling sick after eating too many Easter eggs Theo Marsh
Kleingence the theory that spring makes quarantine ever so more unbearable than usual due to missing out on good weather, Rabyxiation having an addiction to Rabbit especially after a long winter Kieran Shaped Chocolate Herbie Flint Haffenden Damnmumhowcouldyoulove when you Ganog watching spring come from indoors ask for a specific easter egg and your mum George Auer gets you the wrong one George Lowery Nomanomnom the desire for more chocoPepeyum when you’re blinded by the sun late eggs Wilf Batham-Read
“The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who doesn’t ask is a fool for life” – Confucius “If you do what you’ve always done, you will get what you’ve always gotten”- Tony Robbins “You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.”- Brian Tracy
FEATURE
Misconceptions about Motivation How good are you at motivating yourself? What do you do to get motivated? Are you someone who can easily tap into motivation to get started, or are you more of a procrastinator, waiting for motivation to come to you? What if turns out motivation is often comes after starting a new behaviour, not before? All you have to do is… start. Motivation is enough Many people experience a time when they suddenly feel motivated to do everything they really wanted. Then they sit down and do what they can in one time. Great, but what’s next? Sadly, it won’t help you to achieve your goal. Motivation helps you to keep going as your body is giving you extra boost of energy to complete a task, but it is not everything you need. Unfortunately, it is not long term and a singe boost will not help you to achieve your dream. You need discipline! The key for success is discipline! As basic as it sounds you need consistency in order to maintain your progress for a long period. Many people, especially pupils and students, dislike discipline as it is associated with strict rules and discomfort. In fact, those clams are based only on prejudice. Yes, discipline is not that easy to follow as the adrenalin rush, but it is more rewarding. Try to remember why you want to achieve your dream and that scheduling time to complete it on a regular basis. Trust me, it will work!
All you have to do is start Waiting for a right time “Don’t wait until everything is right. It will never be perfect. They will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So, what. Get started now.”- Mark Victor Hansen Don’t get me wrong, sometimes you need to wait to
be able to start something. For example, you should wait until you fully recover from an injury to start training, or wait for the right time to start a new business. However, it is not like that with education. Nothing restricts you to start today or tomorrow apart from yourself. So, stop creating excuses for yourself. Don’t let laziness to control you as it wouldn’t get you anywhere in the academic world. Just start from something even something small and overtime you will see results.
Stop creating excuses for yourself Not setting a clear goal that challenges you The phrase “I will just do my best” is commonly used by people in hope that it will motivate them. Nevertheless, the research had shown that this phrase has a completely opposite affect on motivation. People need challenges, without them people get bored and give up. Challenges add a sense of stress that forces your body to secrete cholesterol, a stress hormone that boosts your brain function. This gives you extra energy which your body wants to use so your motivation to do something increases. In addiction to that seeing a clear destination and how you come closer to it is satisfying as you imagen the result. This further stimulate you to keep going and do more.
ONLY starting when you are motivated
achieved. However, it is not the best approach for Try to remember the last time you thought, “I don’t achieving your dream. First of all, it is not a good idea because you will probably run out of energy feel like it, I will do it tomorrow”. A lot of people are always waiting for the ‘right’ time, for them before succeeding which would make it even more difficult to maintain your motivation. Rests to be motivated, inspired etc. In our society it will allow you to reload and get more energy is assumed that you should only start a task only if you feel motivated. However, it is not necessary to to carry on, although you do have to be careful too not give yourself to much rest as then it will be hard be motivated before starting to achieve results. to come back to the routine you creatWhen people think of motivation, they usually remember the time when they felt motivated after ed. Furthermore, it is very important to analyse and appreciate what you manage to achieve as seeing something and then doing the task. This is known as passive motivating. Nevertheless, there is you would be able to see fruits of your hard another type of motivation: active. Passive motiva- work which is very inspiring. This will keep you excited about what you can achieve next. tion is wildly spread as it is easy to get. However, despised a common claim, passive motivation is not as strong as active motivation. This is the case No explaining why because before starting the activity people usually Finally, but most importantly to maintain your motidon’t realize what sacrifices and difficulty would vation you need to realize why do you want to face them along their way, so they are not prepared for them. Due to this shock it becomes achieve or do what you are aiming for. No writing more difficult to overcome those obstacles and reach down a structured version of how your goal would help you in your life is one of the bigthe goal. Active motivation, on the other hand, accrues after beginning the activity so a peo- gest mistakes beginners make when they try to get motivated. Take a piece of paper and wright ple would not misconceptions about the task down reasons why you what to reach your dream and would already know that they can overcome. and how they will benefit you in the future. This activity would fulfil your rational mind that will help No rests or rewards you not to give up as it would mean that you will lose the possibility of becoming better. Often people focus to much on the final goal and don’t allow themselves to take a break and appreciate what they already Sophia Semkina, Year 12, Nugent House
As we near that time when we must say goodbye to Year 13, we would like to collate photographs and memories of your time here. Whether you joined us in Year 9 or Year 12, we want to see your photos!
What are your lasting memories of your time here? What are you going on to do next?
Please send any anecdotes and photos you have to: thestag@eastbourne-college.co.uk