The Stag, Issue 15, Lent Term 1, 2023

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Issue 15, Lent Term 1, 2023

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CONTENTS School Life

School Societies

Nell Gwynn - pg 1 Interview with Brooke Haycock - pg 3 Eastbourne Café Interview - pg 7 Gold Arts Award - pg 10 Eastbourne College Rugby Union 1st XV vs Dauntsey´s - pg 11

BeYou "Heartstopper" - pg 29 EBC TV Premiere - pg 30 Charity Revue - pg 32 E-Safety Poster - pg 33

House Reports Craig - pg 12 Gonville - pg 13 Nugent - pg 14 Pennell - pg 15 Powell- pg 16 Reeves - pg 17 School - pg 18 Wargrave - pg 19 Watt - pg 20

Culture History of Burns Night - pg21 Fashion Sustainability - pg 22

Current Affairs Harry & Megan -pg 24 Cost of Living Crisis - pg 25

Sport The Six Nations - pg 27

Interactive M&M cookies - pg 34 Valentines Quiz - pg 35 Horoscopes - pg 36

A note from your editors: We would like to thank Polly Symes and Lily Curtis who have edited and organised the past two issues of The Stag Magazine.

They have now stepped down to focus on their final exams. We wish them good luck for their Year 13 mocks.

Tom D. Müller Broich & Sophie Stevens have taken on the role of senior editors of The Stag Magazine. We wish them both the best of luck in their new role.

We would also like to thank all of our contributors who make The Stag Magazine what it is.

Happy reading!

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‘NELL GWYNN’ REVIEW

By Polly Symes If you didn’t find the time last term to go and see ‘Nell Gwynn’, I have one question for you: what on earth were you doing?!

Knowing a little about the historical context of the play, I’ll admit that I had expected a historical, straight-faced production… My goodness, did the cast blow my expectations out of the water!

In terms of themes, it was a wonderful choice for a school play (well done, Mr Russell).

Combining moments of hysterical, eyewatering comedy with more serious themes of unrequited love, alienation and even sudden death, it ticked all my boxes as a delightful moment of December escapism, transporting me directly to 17th Century England. The costumes, set and lighting were all outrageously fun, as you can see in the beautiful photographs taken by A-Level photographer, Ellie Simpkin. Before you read on, be aware that the plot involves a ‘playwithin-a-play’ theme, so when I refer to a writer/director/actor, I probably mean a character!

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Amelia Baldock and Leticia Nare (pictured on the left) embodied empowered, outspoken and heartfelt Nells, and Ben Young and Herbie Sleep (below) played the hedonistic, used-to-getting-his-way yet sensitive Charles believably. A huge well done to this principle four.

The supporting cast (pictured on the next page) all portrayed their characters marvellously, immersing their audience in the story. This ranges from whether they were heartbreakingly pining after a love (Zain Radwan), exasperatedly trying to write and direct a play (Zizie Ndlovu and Noah Gould, respectively), prancing about as the sidelined diva (Noah TittertonManos), playing the earnest yet blundering actor (Jack Evans), or the very amusing busybody costume-manager (Tess Garrett).

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Out of the “playhouse” and inside Charles’ court, Esteban BoruelLopez was sinister as the king’s advisor, and both Millie Cranston (pictured right) and Orla Boulter played the spawned lovers hilariously and passionately (‘wine’ was thrown across the stage by the latter). Oliver Du Feu was a hardworking, if understandably slightly disloyal servant, and Katie Hilyer was haughty as the French Duchess; I must commend both her and Orla for mastering their line delivery in French and Portuguese, respectively!

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Overall, it was an incredibly professional production (one of my favourites ever at the College), supported by a large, enchanting ensemble, a cheerful crew (pictured left) and the courtly band: Nelly Bathard-Smith on the trumpet,

I was impressed by Sophia’s trust in letting Zain carry her ‘unconscious body’ off the stage Harry Shouksmith on the flute, Oliver Shouksmith on the trombone, Oliver Rivett on the violin, and Matthew Wakefield and Mr Jordan on the harpsichord. The work that goes into these performances cannot be underestimated, and I commend and congratulate the entire team involved for their stellar efforts.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH BROOKE HAYCOCK

By Ellie Simpkin Year 10 pupil Brooke Haycock has been photographing wildlife since he was eleven years old. This year, he has been commended for his entry to the RSPCA by being awarded Young Wildlife Photographer. During the Christmas holidays, he spent his time in Kenya photographing wildlife in their natural habitats in the safari.

How did you get into photography?

"I first got into photography by using a small Canon PowerShot camera that I was given when I was eleven. I enjoyed taking pictures of birds on the garden bird feeder, and then that passion developed into getting a better DSLR and really trying to satisfy myself with a good image while enjoying the beauty of nature and the great outdoors."

Who is your main inspiration?

"My main inspiration is David Attenborough as he has done so much to make us aware of wildlife and the natural world. I admire his dedication to conservation and to film from a young age. What he discovered to show to other people was remarkable and eye-opening at the time and now he still is an inspiration at the age of 96 commentating on many documentaries with his iconic voice."

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What was the longest time that you waited to capture the perfect shot?

"I have waited thousands of hours over the last couple of years trying to get different shots, but the longest time in one go would be thirteen hours when I was motivated to capture a photograph of a fox cub family in the Bluebells.

Very disappointingly, I didn’t see one fox, but that is how it goes most of the time! Funnily enough, as soon as I left, they decided to come out, of course.

But for me, it’s not about the “perfect shot; just spending time outside is so relaxing and peaceful in itself."

What has been your proudest moment?

"My proudest achievement is coming runner-up in the RSPCA Wildlife Photography Competition but I hope to do better next year. I feel like I’ve achieved something whenever hard work has been rewarded with a good photo. Currently, I’m trying to photograph a goshawk which is an elusive raptor. It’s already been well over a year with no great success but that’s the working project for now. That will certainly be rewarding when the moment happens!"

Where were you on the safari and where did you position yourself to get these shots?

"I was recently on a safari in Kenya where I had the privilege to see and photograph some of the most beautiful animals, mainly lions and cheetahs but also the emotionally intelligent elephant. I got the chance to lie on the ground under the Land Rover while they grazed only a few meters away which was unbelievably surreal (and also nerve-racking!) but amazing"

What equipment do you use?

"The equipment I use currently is the Canon 500mm f4 ii with a 1.4 teleconverter paired with the Canon R6 which allows me to capture the details of the subject I’m focusing on"

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SMALL BUSINESS INTERVIEW

THE VINYL FRONTIER

By Grace King and Hannah Sewell

As a record shop, this café has a 90s indie energy to it. It’s perfect for music lovers to browse the newest releases and shop for used vinyl whilst drinking coffee. It welcomes people who want to work with laptops as long as they buy a drink or some food to eat.

Location: On Grove Road, so practically on the College's doorstep.

Drinks: There is a wide range of drinks and they are vegan-friendly. There is a choice of milk and syrups in hot drinks as well as options for chilled drinks, such as coke or sprite.

Food: Good for snacks with a good range of crisps flavours. Both meat and vegan sausage rolls, which are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, are offered.

We interviewed Chris from the Vinyl Frontier.

What is your business?

-I run The Vinyl Frontier, which is located on Grove Road. It is a café, bar and record shop.

Who are your target customers?

-To be honest, it’s literally everyone from teenagers to pensioners. We believe we have something that appeals to the entire spectrum of ages. We cater to a wide range of musical tastes and are sometimes able to order specific requests. I would recommend trying our coffee, sausage rolls and toasties while generally enjoying the cool ambience. We also welcome anyone who wants to work, so feel free to bring in a laptop and order a coffee.

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Why did you decide to start your business? What inspired you?

-I have always loved music. I’d been collecting vinyl for over 40 years and had vaguely toyed with the idea of a small record emporium for a while when coincidentally there happened to be an empty shop unit on Crown Street which was two minutes from my house, so I opened The Vinyl Frontier in July 2012.

What changes have you made over the years?

-Originally, it was specifically a small record shop but we moved to larger premises on Grove Road in 2015 and expanded the business to include a café-bar and more live events. Record Store Day, which happens annually in April, was always popular. During the covid lockdowns, we refurbished, adding a new bar selling a range of Welsh beers and quality drinks. We refitted the storeroom downstairs which now houses our secondhand records, plus additional seating and table football! page 7

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Where do you see your business in ten years?

-We will probably look to sell the business in the next ten years and retire, but in the meantime, we will keep listening to and responding to our customers. The future isn’t clear, but we may even look to expand further.

Describe your working day.

-I get to work at 8.30 am. The café bar opens at 10 am and remains open until late. We sell records online, so I primarily deal with the orders and send them out. I also add more records to our online marketplace, as well as making sure to order new vinyl. Some days, I have someone coming in and assisting me with putting records online. I assist customers looking for specific artists, record players etc.

On the café bar side, we re-order stock and serve customers. Staff are busy making coffee all day.

What challenges face small businesses these days?

-There are many in the modern climate. We have been impacted by Brexit, the pandemic, energy prices and the cost of living crisis. Rents and business rates are high. It is hard to make a profit, particularly in the post-Christmas period until Easter.

What previous work experience do you have?

-I worked in the music industry as a Press Officer for independent record labels and then was a freelance music journalist for many years. I wrote for magazines and newspapers, including The Times, NME and more.

What advice do you have for people starting their businesses?

-It is important to start small and try not to overstretch yourself financially. Hold on to your vision even if it doesn’t materialise instantly. Believe in yourself.

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GOLD ARTS AWARD Over the course of a few weeks, pupils in Year 12 and a couple in Year 11 attended Gold Arts Award workshops from external visitors to help progress their chosen skills in response to the Royal Opera House Challenge.

By Missy Richardson

This year's chosen opera is 'The Magic Flute'.

Different groups of pupils joined workshops based on their chosen development plans, such as costumes, set design, hair and makeup and plenty more. Here's an inside into some of the workshops:

The Makeup, Hair and Wig Workshop Kate, a makeup artist from the Royal Opera House, joined pupils to teach them the differences between theatre makeup in comparison to daily natural makeup. Pupils designed makeup looks specifically focusing on the opera's protagonist, The Queen of the Night. She gave pupils tips as well as many factors which contribute to the final look of

We learnt the differences in applying theatre makeup and daily natural makeup each character whilst performing on a hot stage. She then showed pupils how to apply the makeup and certain products which help hold the makeup best.

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The Costume Design Workshop A week later, different pupils attended the costume design workshop. Firstly, they made mind maps about the personalities of each character and started planning possible outfits for the main protagonists. They used a range of different fabrics from containers and started pinning parts to a mannequin.

From this workshop, they learnt how to arrange different types of costume designs, and adjust certain costumes to equal the personalities of the characters.

The Set Design Workshop During the set design workshop, another group of pupils studied the school's stage, focusing on the school's recent set design for Nell Gwynn and looking at comparisons between the initial sketch and the real-life version. They learnt lots of different factors which contribute to the set design, such as period settings, different sight lines/light of scenery and flooring. One of the most significant things about the workshop was the overall stage layout. Pupils learnt that the audience's constant position of moving around from a proscenium arch meant a part of the set needed to be seen from each of the audience members' points of view.

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1ST XV AGAINST DAUNTSEY´S

By Rohan van de Ven

On Thursday 24th November 2022, the boy's Rugby Union 1st XV embarked on a 3-hour bus journey up to Dauntsey’s School for the National Vase Area Knockout Final.

On arrival, it was clear that the pitch was very much on an incline and the weather was up to all sorts, thunderstorm one moment, sun the other. Nevertheless, this didn’t phase the team as tries from the likes of Will Steed and Oliver Shouksmith set the tone of the game very well.

It was clear that the boys had silenced the Dauntsey’s crowd as I’m not too sure they were used to seeing their side getting dominated to such an extent. Nonetheless, a mammoth effort from everyone involved led to the game finishing 37-7 to us; arguably the strongest performance of the season. The win was capped off by a rather satisfying chicken and chips match tea. The boys went on to face a strong Sutton Valence side, bowing out in the quarters.

Despite Dauntsey’s being a large side, they were no match for our scrum which had been a strength all season. Wigman, Fisher and Daniels all contributed heavily in their carries, making yard after yard every time.

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HOUSE REPORT

CRAIG HOUSE REPORT

By Jamie Gordon

It has been a successful start to the term in Craig House, with lots to look forward to as the term progresses.

But first, back to last year, the annual house table tennis competition was sensational as always, with Year 12 seemingly spending all their frees practising (Mr Holgate was not pleased).

In this year's hotly-contested competition, the defending champion Josh Ansell reached the final and faced off against Harry Marson for an all-Year 13 final. Mr Holgate pulled out all the stops this year, producing a brand new, state-of-the-art tennis table just in time for the final. Ansell started off the game strongly, but Marson (with the crowd behind him) fought back valiantly to win the match 11-8.

In sporting news, Theo Summers and Jaimie Gregory made their Rugby 1XV debuts Vs Hayes, with Theo scoring a beautiful chip and chase try to top off an impressive debut performance. In hockey, there are currently three Cronkites representing the 1st team, including Josh Ansell vice-captaining the side, and two Cronkites are set to represent 1XI Football.

At the end of the last term, Craig boys represented the school on and off the sports pitches. Herbie Sleep performed sensationally in his lead role in Nell Gwyn. Harry Shouksmith and Harry Jordan also played roles in the production, in the band and the ensemble respectively. Pupils have also been involved in the various school concerts and musical performances, with Harry Shouksmith’s superb rendition of ‘Feeling Good’ and a Herbie Sleep original ‘Got to Groove’ being standouts.

This term has lots to look forward to with the house review (CHAPS) just around the corner, House a Capella, as well as house hockey and football; there will be plenty to get involved with.

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GONVILLE HOUSE REPORT

By Ed Rowell

After a well-deserved break, we see the boys coming back to Gonville wellrested and excited for the second term of the academic year, starting the term strong with high enthusiasm being projected towards the House a Cappella competition. Hopefully, we will see Mr Roberts and Mr Kyle’s impeccable comparing again.

In-house, we saw the end of the house pool and table tennis competition with bitter rivalries and disgraceful side-line chat.

However, it didn’t prevent Luke Clifford and Harry Hemming from becoming the winners of the pool and table tennis competition, with Alex Chapman and Emmanuel Bawa coming in a close second in both finals. We have also seen the resurrection of Thursday night's Reeves Astro Gonville House Football, with the first match taking place as soon as the ice disappears. Hopefully, the Year 13s' egos aren’t bruised too badly.

Samuel Lee Year 10 did the house proud with some incredible drum playing in the recent concert. We also enjoyed a spot of Gonville crazy golf, with some extreme talent being put to show to make Tiger Woods blush. Finally, the house was able to Lent 1 Edition | 2023

wave off the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Rabbit with a buffet of Chinese food enjoyed by the whole house.

In sports news, we have seen our own Matt Geddes becoming the U20 Cross Country Sussex Champion, as well as Luke Clifford and Luke Burnham, being 1st team football players, Luke Burnham being the captain of the side. Hopefully, the team will have a debut soon. Emmanuel Bawa has been seen thriving up front for the 1st hockey team and James Hall leads the U16 2’s as their captain. Finally, Aidan Yao, makes the house proud with his skills on the basketball court showing value to the newly purchased basketball ring, and we hope more success and Gonvillian prowess take place in the remaining weeks of Lent Term.

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NUGENT HOUSE REPORT

By Imogen Symonds

The windy weather hasn't been the only thing blowing us away this start of term...

Nugent sports players continues to excel in hockey as four of our star sixth-form players help out in boys' matches this term, including Anne Spranger, Evie Clayson and Kristina Duckett in 2nds and Liv Reeves playing 3rds.

Also in netball, well done to Alice Pepper and Kate Lazarides for playing in the girls' 2nd team with Kate as vice-captain.

Congratulations to Kristina who received her full colours in hockey and also to Equestrian Captain, Chloe Hynes, who was also awarded her full colours.

"Little by little, a little becomes a lot" Ella and Freya Parker's father, Tim Parker (OE Wargrave 1986- 91) and his friends have set up a charity called 'Kidogo Kidogo'. By fundraising and giving humanitarian aid to communities in Ukraine, the group continue to drive to the Ukrainian border to deliver goods.

They've made journeys over there twice over the past three months and Nugent continues to support Tim and his friends on this influential aid mission. Please help out in the UKRAINE COLLECTION by FRIDAY the 3rd (more info on teams).

Equally as stylish as the new Nugent badges...

With the wonderful Nugent Concert this weekend, Nugent have been busy balancing work and play during the mock season...

Warming up our vocals, making full use of the dance studio and fine-tuning videos, Nugent is excited for our annual revue this Saturday.

I'm proud of our Year 11s for surviving their recent GCSE mocks and we encourage them to keep their heads up and keep going. Also a huge well done goes to Susan Shan who was awarded merit in the British Mathematical Olympiad!

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After our victorious win in the Christmas decorating competition, the Nugent common room once again has ‘dressed to impress’. Hanging up some beautiful Chinese lanterns in celebration of the Chinese New Year has positively jazzed things up in Nugent and has put even more liveliness into our morning roll calls.

Overall, I'm proud as always of the spirit in the house and am looking forward to this bustling term, and don't forget...

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PENNELL HOUSE REPORT Pennell has had a great start to the Lent Term.

With several Pennellians being awarded half and full colours at the end of the last term, followed by a relaxing term break, Pennell is well-rested and motivated for the coming weeks.

Year 11 got thrown right into the action with GCSE mocks starting just after the start of term, while other year groups are enjoying a more gentle start of the year.

By Tom D. Müller-Broich All year groups had a blast on the boarders' night out, where we visited Pomodoro's, an Italian restaurant right around the corner, where delicious food awaited us.

Pennell is looking forward to the house concert, taking place after half-term.

Come and watch us!

Chinese New Year was celebrated properly by decorating the common room, thanks to Year 12, and enjoying Asian cuisine the evening after.

Don´t miss out on the Pennell House concert, taking place on 25th February!

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POWELL HOUSE REPORT

By Elliot Wilson

After a restful and well-deserved Christmas holiday, the boys are pleased to be back and excited for the start of the new term and to be cracking on with school once again.

A round of applause must go to the Year 11s, who have managed to tackle their GCSE mocks during the first two weeks of this term. All of the boys seem to have been well prepared and most have said they went well. The Upper Sixth will also soon be beginning their mocks the week after half term.

On the sports field, Powell's very own Oliver Wigman has successfully made his way into the 'Lambs' rugby squad, which includes some great players from schools from all around the country. Also, a massive well done to Fred Jensen and Oliver May who have been playing for the 1st XI hockey team, helping their team to take a firm 7-2 victory over Bedes and a 5-1 victory over Whitgift.

The newly purchased chess boards have proved to be very successful, especially with the Upper Sixth boys, who have been spending more time playing chess than anything else. The boys in Powell are currently looking forward to our house dinner, which is taking place in a few week's time, and also to the numerous events taking place later on in the term.

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REEVES HOUSE REPORT After an enjoyable Christmas break, the boys have been in high spirits since returning to College.

A break in inter-house events over the past few weeks has allowed for the Year 11s to tackle their GCSE mocks in the first two weeks of the Lent Term. All of the boys seemed well-prepared and confident in themselves going into the exams so hopefully the results are strong for the cohort. Furthermore, the Year 13 A-level mocks in the first week back after half term provide an opportunity for the Upper Sixth to begin preparing (hopefully) for the fastapproaching end-of-year exams beginning in May.

By Cass Stallion

A special congratulations are in order for current Upper Sixth pupil Karam Al-Robaie who was recently offered a place at the University of Oxford to study maths.

A 7-2 victory over rivals Bede´s being the pinnacle Outside of the classroom, the boys have been busy on the sports fields. Reeves is represented across a variety of sports and teams. The 1st XI hockey has been assisted

by Oliver Tutt in Year 12 and captained by William Goddard in Year 13. The team has seen some success thus far, with a 7-2 victory over rivals Bede´s being the pinnacle.

Furthermore, the 1st XI football team has a strong collective of Reeves boys. Cass Stallion, Theo Bathard-Smith and Charlie Jenden represent the house in Sixth Form, as well as Noah Titterton-Manos, from Year 11, who also makes the squad.

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With Mocks, house events and the Reeves and Blackwater house dinner all to look forward to, the rest of the lent term looks to be short but enjoyable, and hopefully, the boys can build on their already successful new year.

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SCHOOL HOUSE REPORT

By Megan Moffat

After an amazing first term and Christmas break, School House are back ready and raring to go!

School House welcomes 2023 with some exciting events planned and many (unfortunately) exams.

Sunday, January 22nd saw the arrival of the Chinese New Year, so School House welcomed it with our own celebration. We had a Chinese takeaway, received red packets and decorated the common room. The food was delicious and everyone loved the evening!

Year 11 got straight to it with their GCSE mocks. Congratulations girls for completing those! Year 13s... have fun in February!

This term also means the beginning of the netball season! Notably, Caitlin Milborne (U6) and Megan Moffat (U6) are playing in the First XII and Maja Marten (U6), Millie Bonnar (L6) and Holly Mitchell (L6) in the 2nd XII. Last week's matches were tough against Mayfield, so good luck to all teams in the coming weeks!

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Some up-and-coming events for School House include the annual House Acapella competition. After our 2nd place last year, we are going for gold! We are all looking forward to a very well-deserved February half term right around the corner despite the upcoming Year 13 mocks! page 18

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WARGRAVE HOUSE REPORT

By Will James

The start to the lent term has been a good one for wargrave.

or donate, so far we have raised over 2500 pounds!

Seeing five of the boys playing in the 1s Hockey team including Paddy who had his debut as a year 11.

More things to look forward to this term include: house acapella where 5 of the lads will be giving it their all on stage after the half term where we keep our fingers crossed for an improved result on last year.

Not only that but, the year 11s have also recently finished their GCSE mocks and had their first ERC's back which puts them in good stead for their exams in June since now they know their strengths and weaknesses.

In other news year 13 have been revising for their mocks after half term and those doing PE have just done their official EAPI (oral exam) so good luck to them.

More importantly the weekend starting from Friday 3rd February holds the annual Wargrave rowathon which we all look forward to. In light of a good cause we hope to raise as much money for the Sam West foundation as we can this year hoping to have two smashing years in a row. The boys will be rowing for 24 hours each in 10 minute stints so if you wish to support feel free to come down

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WATT HOUSE REPORT

By Hannah Sewell With Mrs Tutt away and Miss Woodham gone too, things are a bit shaken up for Watt House this term!

We have had different tutors every day which adds a lot of variety to our school day including Miss Reid, Mr Young, Mrs Kurtley and Mr Miller. Another change is that there are no longer any people with study rooms in Wye so there is a really good atmosphere buzzing around the house. Also, the Year 12 prefect trials have begun which begs the question: Who will be the next head of Watt House?

In the realm of sporting and drama, Watt has been very busy. Millie Cranston has also been busy organising a production of Heathers for her Gold Arts award.

There are many Watt girls taking part in this production including Ruby, Katie, Leticia, Sophia and Mishel.

Watt has started practising for our house review which is coming up in March. The Year 13s haven't been allowed to just lip-sync to a music video, but their video plan is even better!

For the Year 12 dance, there has been a lot of debate about whether we are doing a High School Musical theme or a Mama Mia theme.

The Year 9s are excited to perform their house drama again. Be sure to come along if you want to hear the winning song from the Inter-House Singing Competition: Watt House's Queen Medley!

Kayla Ginger also had an amazing victory against Manchester playing for Brighton and Hove Albion this January.

It's great to see such a great role model in the sporting world! Poppy Thomas participated in the Sussex Inter-school Cross Country event and got 16th place which is an amazing achievement!

Jessica Coupland and Poppy Thomas played in the netball firsts and were victorious against Mayfield 17-14.

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THE HISTORY OF BURNS NIGHT

By Dory Lee-Potter

Burns Night is an event that takes place on the 25th January every year and is celebrated in Scotland to mark the birthday of the country’s national poet, Robert Burns.

Robert Burns was born in Ayrshire in 1759 and, known as ‘the Ploughman Poet’ his poems are a significant part of the literary history of Scotland. After Queen Victoria and Christopher Columbus, Robert Burns has more statues dedicated to him around the world than any other non-religious figure. Many people have taken inspiration from Robert Burns including the American music legend, Bob Dylan, who said that his biggest source of inspiration for his music was the song ‘A Red, Red Rose’, John Steinbeck, who used Burns’ line for the title of ‘Of Mice and Men’ and even Michael Jackson, who drew inspiration from Burns to create the song ‘Thriller’.

The first Burns supper was held over 200 years ago There are parties and dinners, where people enjoy a traditional meal of haggis, fish soup, neeps and tatties to celebrate the work of Burns. The first Burns supper was held over 200 years ago, when nine of Burns’ friends met up to mark the fifth anniversary of his death, involving a meal of haggis and sheeps' head, followed by a performance of Burns’ poems.

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The beginning of Robert Burns’ famous love song ‘A Red, Red Rose’: O my Luve's like a red, red rose That's newly sprung in June: O my Luve's like the melodie That's sweetly play'd in tune!

As fair thou art, my bonnie lass, So deep in love am I: And I will love thee still, my dear, Till a' the seas gang dry: Till a' the seas gang dry, my dear, And the rocks melt with the sun; I will luve thee still my dear, When the sands of life shall run page 21

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AN INTRODUCTION INTO FASHION SUSTAINABILITY Due to the current climate, finding new ways to ensure sustainability in each aspect of society has become an internationally salient issue.

While other industries need to transition to greener energies, the fashion industry must become a key focus due to its nature. The fashion industry is highly labour-dependent due to its creative characteristics, rather than being a fully automated system. Its lengthy supply chain means that there is a greater opportunity for the mistreatment of workers, especially in developing countries where there are limited regulations or enforcement of workers' rights. However, regarding environmental sustainability, owing to the emergence of fast fashion, the industry has garnered a reputation of being wasteful and detrimental to the environment because of the limited life cycle of clothing.

By Maja Marten

Consequences of unethical fashion Unethical fashion has large impacts on both social sustainability and environmental sustainability. Fast fashion allows for the exploitation of workers, as evident in an Oxfam 2019 report which found that only 1% of Vietnamese garment workers earned a living wage. The fashion industry intentionally targets labour in low-income Asian countries due to workers' social and economic vulnerability.

In terms of environmental consequences, the final cost of fast fashion products does not incorporate the cost of environmental impact. Fast fashion is one of the main contributors to landfills in Europe. The impacting problem of fast fashion is the short product lifetime. Due to the speed of manufacturing, this potentially results in poor quality garments that are short-lived but also with consumers wanting to change their closets for new trends resulting in waste. This massive amount of waste leads to huge landfill problems producing chemicals and carbon dioxide which adds to climate change.

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Why is sustainable fashion so expensive?

Sustainable fashion is guaranteed to have extra expenses because of its small-scale nature and concerns in the manufacturing process that they must consider the need to maintain high environmental standards.

From sourcing exclusive ecological raw materials to costly manufacturing which may require certified processes and the expense of recycling all contributing to reduced landfill and emissions but also preventing the exploitation of labour, this is all reflected in the price when brought to market. Despite consumers’ desire to shop sustainably, they are not prepared to pay the additional associated costs.

Low-income households, being financially limited, do not have the capacity to shop sustainably as they can often only afford cheap unsustainable necessities. As acknowledged by a report from the ecommerce personalization platform ‘Nosto’, which revealed that, while 52% of US and UK shoppers desired an increase in environmental sustainability in the fashion industry, a small proportion of these consumers, as little as 29%, were willing to contribute to sustainable practice due to the extra costs.

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HARRY AND MEGAN In recent weeks, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have gained even more media attention than usual due to the release of Harry's new autobiography 'Spare' and the attention gained by the new Netflix documentary 'Harry & Meghan' which came out in early December of last year.

By Ella Stevenson

Since their marriage in 2018, the couple have been subjected to continuous criticism from both the media and the general public following their decision to drop their royal duties and pursue a family life on their own.

In just the first week of release, 'Spare' sold almost 3.2 million copies One year later, the couple sat down on Oprah and revealed their reasons for leaving which included "feeling a lack of understanding and support," and the difficulties they faced because of being constantly harassed by the press. For years following their exit, they have continued to face commentary and criticism, and now, with 'Spare' and their Netflix documentary, the controversy continues.

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In just the first week of release, 'Spare' has already sold almost 3.2 million copies. So, what is it about this book that has grasped the attention of so many readers?

Ultimately, Harry's book is one that heavily criticises the toxic nature of the media in Britain. Due to the somewhat unorthodox content of the autobiography, Harry has been successful in shocking the public by, for example, a variety of revelations such as drug use, his brother's objection to his marriage as well as their violent encounters throughout the years and uncomfortable details about his sexual life. These topics alone have been enough to startle society, and it leaves us wondering what more there could be still to say about the controversy.

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THE IMPACT OF THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS ON FOOD BANKS

By Claudia Smith

What is the cost of living crisis?

The cost of living crisis can be attributed to factors such as covid, Brexit and Russia's war on Ukraine which has led to supply issues. The rising cost of energy that fuels all types of products has caused this surge in inflation. Wages have not increased to match these higher costs, and those households reliant on fixed incomes such as pensioners or those on benefits have been negatively impacted. Consequently, over the course of approximately a year, there has been a rising demand for assistance from food banks across the UK.

How has this directly affected how food banks function?

On account of rising energy prices, food banks themselves are also having to adapt their services in order to continue to run. The We Care Food Bank, in South London, nearly faced permanent foreclosure as it was struggling to meet the cost of running refrigerators used for food storage. Food banks must also adjust to prices of fuelling vehicles for home delivery, as there has been an increase in the necessity for this since covid. Furthermore, more people at work are in need of packages; food banks must adjust hours so that they are able to pick up these food packs. This is a result of wages not being increased to align with rising food costs and other necessities such as fuel.

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How has the crisis affected what people need?

The Trussell Trust Food Bank, the biggest in Britain, has recorded a surge in requests for cold food packs consisting of foods that do not need to be heated up. This is to save energy as people do not have money for their energy meter, thus requesting food that does not require high-energy appliances to heat it.

Has there been an increase in the number of people using food banks?

During the pandemic, there was an increase in demand for food parcels as a result of becoming unemployed or having healthrelated issues. Post-pandemic, Trussell Trust found that, although the levels of demand had lowered, they were still higher than prepandemic. In the summer of 2022, the Trussell Trust distributed 50% more food parcels than before the pandemic. Overall, they supplied 2.2 million three-day emergency food packages from 2021 to 2022; a 14% increase from pre-pandemic levels.

What is Eastbourne College doing to help this?

Food banks rely almost entirely on donations from the public. 90% of Trussell Trust food stores consist of donations. In September, pupils contributed towards Eastbourne Food Bank by donating a variety of foods.

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SPORT

THE SIX NATIONS The 2023 Six Nations is just around the corner and, in the lead-up to a Rugby World Cup later this year, the 2023 tournament is vital preparation for all six teams.

International Rugby is in a very exciting place at the moment, with almost all of the top ten teams being able to beat each other on their day. This has led to lots of close encounters, boding for a sensational Six Nations round the corner.

By Jamie Gordon Wales will look to find the form they so desperately need in this championship.

After a particularly poor year in 2022, Gatland will be a welcome re-addition to the set-up, but a long list of injuries will mean he will not have access to his trusted combinations and could be forced to make some big selection calls. Wales have a tricky start to the tournament, playing the No. 1 ranked side in the world: Ireland. However, a Welsh win is certainly not off the table with the home crowd behind them.

' England Will Be The Main Discussion Point'

Ireland, the Number 1 ranked side in world rugby at the moment, will look to turn recent success into silverware this February.

Andy Farrell has taken this team to a very good place in terms of form and World Cup preparation; they will certainly not be pleased with anything less than a title this year. In the first round, Ireland head to Cardiff to start their bid for the title and they face an out-of-form Welsh side.

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I think England will be the main discussion point of this year’s tournament. With a new head coach in the form of Steve Borthwick, it will be interesting to see how the side performs coming off the back of a mixed year in 2022. In his first Six Nations as a head coach, it will be important for Borthwick to assert himself quickly and set the tone for England’s performance for the World Cup. England faces Scotland in the first round.

Both sides lack consistency at the moment and need to find some solid form ahead of the World Cup.

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Scotland showed glimpses of brilliance in their autumn international games, coming close to beating both the All Blacks and the Wallabies, and thrashing Argentina. However, it seems they still do not have enough to close out the tight games, a mark of a true top side. New captain Jamie Ritchie seems to be finding his feet in the role and could shine this tournament. Scotland travels to Twickenham for the first round and looks to retain the Calcutta Cup.

Scotland showed glimpses of brilliance in their autumn international game

Italy have had a very good year in 2022.

Beating the Wallabies and Samoa in the autumn and clinching a win against Wales in the last Six Nations, the raw talent of their youthful squad is beginning to shine through.

They host France in the first round which will be a very tough game for the Azzurri.

However, this is the Six Nations, a tournament notorious for its upsets and excitements, so I would not rule Italy out entirely.

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France is a firm favourite for this year’s title and has another Grand Slam set in their sights ahead of a home World Cup. Having not lost a game since 2021, Fabian Galthie’s side seems to have peaked perfectly in time for the World Cup. France has set the world stage alight in recent years with their brand of free-flowing flamboyant rugby and anything less than a win in this year’s Six Nations would mean bitter disappointment for the French. They look to get their title campaign rolling against Italy this weekend.

France are firm favourites My score predictions are as follows: Wales 15 – 29 Ireland. Scotland 20--19 England. Italy 14- 35 France.

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Surviving School is the name of the Eastbourne College TV mini-series which has been in production throughout the Michaelmas Term and is now a permanent fixture of the Drama Department.

As the name suggests, the series covers issues relevant to pupils at school. These range from creating friendship groups, feeling academic pressure,

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coming out as LGBQT+ and even dealing with embarrassing siblings!

The project is entirely pupil-led, from the script-writing to the filming and editing, with actor Daniel Fathers acting as a mentor. Filming takes place on Saturday mornings, and casting has just been decided for the second episode. We look forward to seeing you all at Thursday's premiere!

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SCHOOL SOCIETIES - CHARITY SOCIETY - EVENT IN THE JWA

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M&M COOKIES

By Sophie Stevens

Ingredients : 180 g of plain flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 120 g of unsalted butter 100 g of granulated sugar 60 g of brown sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 1 bag of M&Ms

Instructions: 1.Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda.

Set aside.

3. Using a mixer or a fork, beat butter and both sugars for 1 - 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.

6. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving an inch or two between them and place a few more M&Ms or chocolate chips on top of the dough 7. Bake for 8-11 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set but the centre is still slightly underdone 8. Place the baking sheets on wire racks and allow the cookies to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool

4. Add in the flour mixture and mix until combined.

5. Gently stir in M&Ms / chocolate chips

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INTERACTIVE

VALENTINE´S DAY GIFT QUIZ

By Sophie Stevens

The Day of Romance is nearly here. Take The Stag's test to find out how much you know about Valentine's Day. 1. In which country is it customary for women to give me chocolate on Valentine's Day? A. Japan B. Canada C. Switzerland D. Italy 2. Which movie was not released on Valentine's Day? A. The Silence of the Lambs B. A Good Day to Die Hard C. Daredevil D. Fifty Shades Of Grey 3. In Roman mythology, who is Cupid's mum?

A. Psyche B. Venus C. Juno D. Luna

8. Approximately what percentage of Valentine's Day cards are purchased by women?

A. 15 B. 85 C. 65 D. 35 9. What is the approximate date of the first Valentine ever sent?

A. 1415 B. 1316 C. 1217 D. 1615 10. A Roman myth says that roses grew where Cupid was carrying a certain liquid to the gods on Mt Olympus. Cupid spilled the liquid and, from that spot, roses grew. What was the liquid?

A. Ambrosia B. Nectar C. Olive oil D. Wine

4. Which president lost his first wife on Valentine's Day? A. John Tyler B. Millard Fillmore C. Theodore Roosevelt D. Woodrow Wilson 5. What is the name of the small heart-shaped sweets manufactured by Swizzel?

A. Parma B. Chews Me C. Jelly Belly D. Love Hearts

7. In Medieval times, which internal organ was believed to cause love?

A. The eyes B. The liver C. The heart D. The kidneys

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A 2.

D 3.

B 4.

C 5.

D 6.

A 7.

B 8.

B 9.

A 10.

B

6. Which one is considered Shakespeare's most romantic play?

A. Romeo and Juliet B. Othello C. The Tempest D Hamlet

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HOROSCOPES

By Ella Stevenson Aquarius (Jan 20th - Feb 18th) Prepare to be surprised this valentines with a grand gesture!

Gemini

Pisces

(Feb 19th- March20th) (March 21st- April 19th) Take some time to Spoil them this yourself soon, enjoy valentines with gifts or your own company a meal

Cancer

(June 21st - July 22nd) (May 21st - June 20th) There's nothing wrong Remember to be happy with gifting some simple for others chocolate and flowers

Libra (Sep 23rd - Oct 22nd) This is your sign to be extravagant this year for valentines day

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Aries

Scorpio (Oct 23rd - Nov 21st) Have a galaentines night with your friends

Taurus (April 20th- May 20th) You should really make an effort this year

Leo

Virgo

(July 23rd - Aug 22nd) Valentines day is clearly not your thing, and that's understandable

(Aug 23rd - Sep 22nd) Stay far away from Geminis

Sagittarius

Capricorn

(Nov 22nd - Dec 21st) Don't feel guilty for prioritising other things at the moment

(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th Be creative this year!

Maybe bake someone a gift