Lent Term 2, 2023 The Stag

THE STAG

Issue16,LentTerm2,2023

CONTENTS

School Life

Prefects: What do they do? - page 3

How to Revise - page 5

EBC TV Review - page 7

Planning the Future - page 8

The Charity Revue - page 9

Gonville & Nugent Dinner - page 11

Blackwater & Reeves Dinner - page 12

Pennell House Revue - page 13

Watt House Revue - page 14

CCF Trip - page 15

Royal Opera House Trip -page 16

What does it mean to be a Woman today? - page 17

House Reports

Blackwater - page 20

Craig - page 21

Gonville - page 22

Nugent - page 23

Pennell - page 24

Powell - page 25

Reeves - page 26

School - 27

Watt - 28

Current Affairs

The Dangers of Fake News - page 29

The Turkey & Syria Earthquakepage 30

Culture

Pursuing your Dreams - page 31

How to Debate - page 33

Mother´s Day - page 35

Sports

Formula One is Back - page 36

School Societies

The CISI Finance Course - page 37

E-Safety poster - page 38

Charity Report - page 39

Interactive

Carrot Mug Cake - page 40

Chocolate Easter Cupcakes - page 41

Easter Trivia Quiz - page 42

Horoscopes - page 43

This magazine is written by and for pupils of Eastbourne College. It is not an official College publication and is not meant to be an accurate reflection of every activity or event across the College; nor (obviously) is every pupil mentioned.

The magazine is for the Eastbourne College community only, so please do not send it on to friends or family. We hope you enjoy reading our magazine.

PREFECTS: WHAT DO THEY DO?

As we’re approaching that time where the Year 12s take over the school positions of responsibility, here’s a guide to the role of School Prefect. Fundamentally, being a School Prefect is about amplifying pupil voice, being a support/role-model to pupils, and having fun along the way!

By Polly Symes

School Prefects:

Ten Heads of Houses, four Heads/Deputy Heads of School, and six other School

Prefects Those who are in this group can wear any coloured shirt, and also wear a badge, so are not exactly inconspicuous!

Below is a complete list of the School Prefects’ roles.

Initial Training/Activities: (done only once when you take over):

Bonding: 60 minutes - running through imaginary scenarios and deciding how to resolve them

Safeguarding Presentation: 60 minutestraining on how to spot signs of low wellbeing

Leadership Training: 60 minutes - Mr Lamb runs this (terrifying!) one. Try not to have a heart attack

Dinner: an incredible meal in the Function Rooms

House Prefects:

Head of House (automatically a school prefect, so wears the coloured shirt), Deputy Head of House, plus two other House Prefects These pupils help your Hsm run the house, support pupils and organise fun activities

Heads and Deputy Heads of School: They have responsibilities of School Prefects, plus additional ones, such as extra meetings and assisting in appraisals (more on that later). Oh... and the super cool march up the chapel aisle for HoS

Tuesday Meetings:

Every Tuesday at 1030 we meet with coffee, tea and biscuits: heaven in a busy morning of lessons

Here, we discuss exciting new school projects (such as Mia Taylor’s Beach Clean Initiative) and upcoming events that we need to help out with

Duties (the bit you know about):

Lunch/Supper Duty - 30 minute slot 2-3 times a week monitoring uniform/queue behaviour I’ve definitely met some

interesting people here (shoutout to Jaime in Wargrave Yr 9)

Congo/chapel: we arrive at 520 to seat pupils/check uniform, and stay behind afterwards to tidy up hymn books/kneelers. Reminder - bring your scarf in the winter months!

drill; we lip sync around the school to a Christmas song, making ourselves look ridiculous for the whole school to then watch during the Carol Service!

House Decoration Competition: (only the heads of school) go around all ten houses and give a prize to the best decorated. Somehow Watt have never won in my time corruption?!

Ch i t Di ll th P f t th i

Activities:

Wellbeing Wednesday: two prefects organise an activity per week for the school, such as diamond cricket, karaoke or a guided meditation (Gus, you will never be forgotten)

Prefect Chapel: once a term, the prefects prepare a (hopefully vaguely fun) chapel service which they deliver on both Monday and Friday

Touring every Open Day

School Societies:

There is a School Prefect in every school society, ensuring that your voice is fed back to SMT. These societies include: Charity Society, Food Committee, School Council, The Stag, and all the Be You groups

Prefects

Your Hsm and the Heads of School write a paragraph saying how well they think you ’ re doing

Then you have a meeting with Ms TaylorHall or Mr Symes where they give you their feedback

And at long last… the summer School Prefect dinner!

Christmas:

We then help out at events organised by these societies, such as the Charity Quiz Nights in Tim’s Café Christmas Video: you know the

This is a black-tie event to celebrate having done all of the above!

I’m looking forward to seeing the new Year 12 School Prefect Team around soon. Good luck!

HOW TO REVISE (WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO)

The main thing to take away when you’re revising: YOU are the main character. Romanticise your life in EVERY way possible! P.S. I’m writing this during February HalfTerm, so hopefully these top ten techniques have paid off in my mocks!

1.Why bother?

Why do you want those grades? Is it to get into university, to get a job or an apprenticeship? Which doors will they open for you? Find reasons to revise, and reasons that topics you ‘don’t like’ or ‘ aren’t good at’ are interesting Enjoy the learning process for what it is

2. Your body is a temple

You are a plant. If you don’t look after yourself, you will wilt on your desk and die So invest in a laptop-stand for your back, go to bed at a reasonable time, eat colourfully, drink green tea (crediting Mr Gent for that tip!) and do some exercise outside each day

3. Learn to love timetables

To avoid racing around like a headless chicken, make a daily timetable (including rest-time), and be disciplined enough to stick to it Don’t schedule more than 4-5 hours per day, or you’ll burn out on Day 1.

By Polly Symes

The school timetable is a good place to start:

8.35-9.30 - Revision slot 1 9.35-10.30 - Revision slot 2 1030-11 - BREAK

11 - 11.55 - Revision slot 3

12 - 12.55 - Revision slot 4

2-2.45 - Revision slot 5

4. To-do list your way through life

Leading up to the holidays, jot down a few tasks for each subject, basing your list off the subject specification (which you find

online by searching your subject and exam board) Remember that you don’t have to complete all the tasks: they are just there to inspire you

5. Your teachers know what they’re talking about

Your teachers do know what they’re doing!

If they’ve suggested revision tasks, do them.

6. Farewell, phone!

Put your phone on Do Not Disturb and Silent Mode so that you aren’t checking messages every minute Give it to a parent or Hsm whilst you revise, putting it in a different room, and temporarily delete Snapchat, Instagram and Tiktok

7. Mix up those techniques

Time for some real talk: passively writing notes and never doing anything else will eventually become very boring!

Try the following:

Make (and then study) a Quizlet set

Write essay plans

Do practise papers/questions (test yourself), and then mark them

Make posters and stick them where you can’t avoid them

Make mind-maps

Make flashcards

Blurting (find out what this is online)

Watch a YouTube video on the topic

8. Make it look pretty

Equip yourself with fun stationary, and make your work satisfying to look at That way, you ’ re more more likely to want to revisit it!

Start with:

3 different highlighter colours

3 different biro colours

Colourful Post-its

9. Enter the land of the living

If sitting at your desk sounds reeeeeaally dull, revise in a library or cafe with your drink of choice (remember - you are the main character) Listen to music that will motivate you, not distract you, by looking up ready-made study playlists on Spotify.

10. Go on a date ;)

CHOOSE WISELY! Pick a study buddy who you know is motivated and revise together to share the sense of accomplishment.

BONUS TIP - You’re an icon

Whether or not you get the mark you want DOES NOT CHANGE YOUR VALUE AS A PERSON You are revising for YOU, not for your parents/teachers (who may or may not be bribing you!) If you fail, you fail It’s not about being the best, it’s about trying your best To end with the great Maya Angelou:

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated”

EBC TV REVIEW

On the 2nd of February, the school made their debut episode of the EBC TV series!

The evening began with a reception in the Birley Centre foyer which included drinks and snacks before everyone made their way into the JWA for the production The hardworking cast and crew members were then introduced before the screening of the first episode of "Surviving School," began

The episode centres around multiple characters who go through various struggles at school, such as competing for roles such as Head of House and Prefect, fitting in as a new Year 9 student and settling in to multiple aspects of school life that we have all experienced The cast and crew have worked incredibly hard since the start of this academic year from writing, casting, acting, set design, costume, makeup and editing and we eagerly await the next episode!

By Ella Stevenson and Missy Richardson

A well-known producer called Mark Freeland, who is the executive producer of “Dodger”, a CBBC series, joined us following a Q&A after the end of the episode to discuss and help give advice to those wanting to follow in his footsteps

The person with the best question got a pickle sandwich that he had made after a story about his childhood!

Overall, there was a great turnout of feedback, considering it was the first time the actors themselves saw the final product put together! To celebrate, the amazing catering team created an incredible cake for the whole EBC TV production team! Bafta-style awards were also given out after the screening for those involved.

PLANNING THE FUTURE

Now we are in Year 11, we could attend the Futures Convention for the first time this year.

We were a little overwhelmed at first as there were loads of people there, both other pupils and exhibitors on stands, but we quickly got into our stride and had an enjoyable hour talking to new people and getting cool freebies like bags and pens! Talking to new people was daunting at first but everyone was so nice that it was much easier and more fun than we had imagined

By Mille Grantham and Ella Banks

We spoke to so many people, even about things we weren’t necessarily interested in, mainly as everyone was really friendly We got helpful advice on different work experience ideas and volunteering options If you aren’t sure what to do after you have finished school, this would be a great place to start. Despite not having studied art since prep school, after talking to one of the exhibitors I was almost convinced I wanted to go and study a creative course!

There were helpful university staff who talked to us about what different university courses consisted of and what courses were available which was beneficial. They made suggestions about courses neither of us had thought of before which was good. One of the best parts were the gap year stands and lots of people to talk to representing careers. It wasn’t just about universities. The variety was wide and it really did have something for most people.

From our point of view, next year a wider variety of everything would be good, and more careers stands focussing on a wider range of careers in particular. Neither of us are interested in careers in law or banking for example, but keen on sciences and more creative careers

All in all, we had a great time and would definitely recommend attending the event It made us both feel more confident about the future and we are grateful that so many people gave up their evening to talk to us.

If you aren’t sure what to do after you have finished school, this would be a great place to start.

THE CHARITY REVUE

Reviewing the Charity Revue, the school charities and the riveting staff and student acts we all got to enjoy!

In February, we hosted the annual Charity Revue, where students of all ages and talents get to showcase their skills in front of an admiring audience.

This year we saw a range of performances, from a spontaneous step-in from Monty Sleep and Harry Heming performing their GCSE scripted drama piece to Mr Breslin and the staff band’s rendition of Mustang Sally and Crazy Little Thing Called Love.

The musical talents did not end there, Selena Braithwaite sang an original emotional song along with Amelia Baldock’s moving performance of “She Used to be Mine” from the Broadway musical Waitress

By Maya Toor

Tiger Ge, Herbie Sleep, Alex Davies and Matthew Wakefield gave us an animated and lively show, performing My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, which to everyone ’ s delight came with an impromptu dance by Herbie Sleep, featuring a very impressive backflip!

We also got to witness our two brilliant compéres, Tess Garrett and Polly Symes, in fantastically flamboyant trousers brought to us by one of our school charities, Bushbells

Bushbells is a charity that focuses on building schools in Kenya. They make kikoy clothing in Watamu, Kenya

The proceeds go to funding the educational projects set by the co-founders, Ann and Jax, a mother-daughter duo that set up this organisation in 2009 In 2015, Bushbells, the school, was completed, and Bluebells, the sister school, started to develop

Bushbells not only offers education to underprivileged children, but they also only produce their beautiful products in Kenya, which offers more opportunities and jobs for those in need Bushbells prides itself on employing locally and giving back to the community, which is why we are so proud to be able to do our part and help with Ann and Jax’s efforts!

The donations raised from this will not only go to help Bushbells, but it will also go to our other school charity, Crisis Crisis is a UKbased charity focusing on helping those that are facing homelessness

Crisis offers support in numerous ways, including shelter, healthcare, food and company. They work to limit the burden of those having to decide where their money goes, food or heating. They offer seminars, offering skills training and interview practice

This year, we have Polly Symes and Tess Garrett to thank for the engaging show that was put on The Charity Society planned for weeks to bring back the extravagance of this event after the hit it took after COVID, with last year having an attendance of only six people.

We are happy to say that the number of attendees increased exponentially! This is no doubt due to the wonderful acts we had performed and the efforts of Polly, with the help of Tess, and to the charity society publicising as much as possible.

"Helping those that are facing homelessness."

GONVILLE AND NUGENT DINNER

On Saturday 4th March, Gonville and Nugent had a Hawaiianthemed dinner; from crocs to many Primark shirts, there were a lot of colours on show

By Rohan van de Ven

The evening started off with some very sweet mocktails, pictures and a few practice rounds before the Limbo contest Each year group was allocated to different tables to take on a quiz which was based on Housemasters and tutors from the houses The night ended with the band playing some choice tunes and Lucía López denying Max Colvin the inaugural limbo competition. Here are some photos for you to enjoy!

BLACKWATER AND REEVES DINNER

On Saturday 25th of February, Blackwater and Reeves met for their annual house dinner

This year ’ s theme was to dress as something that started with the same letter as your first name or as a hero

From a giant inflatable pig costume to Tinker Bells, Lord Farquhar to Elsa, it was the perfect mixture of fun and personality.

The dining hall was transformed by Blackwater and reflected the fun, relaxed atmosphere of the dinner.

With a great playlist in the background, we tucked into our crispy chicken burgers and slightly spicy fries Interspersed with conversations, cutthroat inter-year competition broke out when the quiz was introduced

By Nellie Yarrow Davies

Did you know that the official name for Big Ben is Elizabeth Tower? Or that an octopus has three hearts? The competition may have been fierce, but the marking was harsher; you had to spell Reykjavík (the capital of Iceland) perfectly to be awarded the point!

Frustration at (unfair) marking was overcome by indulgent chocolate brownies and ice cream for dessert Big thank yous were said and awards for the best costumes of the night were handed out to Georgie P, Phoebe W, Reuben M, Zizie N and Lyra Ebefore the Reeves boys tidied up the last remnants of a great night

PENNELL HOUSE REVUE

On February 25th, Pennell House gave an incredible performance in their House Review!

The incredible evening started off with the comperes, Gus Toomer and Bertie Brushfield, introducing themselves This was then followed by Boulevard of Broken Dreams, in which both Tiger Ge and Sam Sanders played the guitar, and then a variety of others performances. The Year 11 video of Penn-Hell's Kitchen featuring Harry Ramsay came next, followed by a few rounds of Taskmaster done by the Year 9s and 10s.

By Sophie Stevens

The next few acts included the Year 12 dance to 'Singing in the Rain', the Year 13 video, a solo by James Yee, the Year 13 leavers' video and of course , not forgetting, Mr Jourdain and his family band!

The whole night then finished with the Pennell House song and a few thank yous to staff members

Overall, everyone looked like they were having fun and the audience seemed enjoy the evening!

WATT HOUSE REVUE

By Lucia Ridley

On March 4th, Watt House gave an outstanding performance in their house revue!

After the introduction from the Year 13s, the evening started off with a mixed year group dance to Cool from West Side Story which was amazing to watch and a great way to start. Throughout the revue, the Year 9s performed little drama sketches from different TV shows and movies which showcased all of their talents

Moving on to solos and group acts, Millie Cranston and Amelia Baldock both sang solos They clearly have so much talent and were breath-taking to watch. Also, a group of singers performed 'This is Me' and Alice Younger and Sophie Fellows played Bohemian Rhapsody on the violin and piano The performances were both beautiful and showcased everyone's talents.

The night finished with their house song, an outstanding Queen medley This was obviously amazing as they won the House Singing Competition as usual (also helped by Mrs Tutt's substantial bribe as seen on the Year 13 video!!!)

The Year 10s performed a dance to Greased Lightning and the Year 12s performed a dance to a High School Musical medley. Both dances were upbeat and exciting to watch. The Year 11s and Year 13s made videos which were hilarious

CCF TRIP

On the 23rd of February, select pupils partaking in the RAF cadets as part of their CCF training went on a trip to RAF Benson

After a long minibus journey to RAF Benson in Oxford, and some time finalising sleeping arrangements, the RAF cadets settled down for the night ready for an early start the next morning.

While waking up before 6am may have been a problem for some, it wasn’t for the cadets! A breakfast of bacon, sausages, and beans was eaten hastily before marching over to get flight gear on and go through safety procedures using a replica plane chair and parachute

By Annabel McKenna

Unfortunately, one of the two Grob Tutor planes the cadets were flying needed a replacement part before it could fly, causing a delay in time spent waiting However, soon enough both planes were up and running again and everyone had a fantastic experience up in the air, each getting the chance to take control of the plane themselves for a short period of time There was the opportunity to ask the recently retired RAF pilots questions and hear about interesting stories in abundance, as well as seeing a fantastic view of Oxford and surrounding area.

Following an unforgettable day, the cadets had to return to school straight after their flying experience so as to not be late back… but not before a quick stop for donuts!

A special congratulations goes to Gabriela Dixon, who received her promotion to Lance Corporal whilst there!

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE TRIP

On the 2nd of March, pupils completing the Gold Arts Award went on a trip to visit the Royal Opera House

All pupils who are studying Gold Arts went on the train up to London on Wednesday to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal Opera House Located in Covent Garden, a man called James was our guide for the first couple of hours He initially taught us about the history and making of the building, then moved into more detail about the strenuous amount of time and effort this is spent on the costumes. We managed to catch spectacular moments of the production construction team changing set designs, as well as principle dancers in class practising for the Sleeping Beauty production.

By Missy Richardson

Overall, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the trip We learnt other facts like the costs of lighting and decorations. Specifically looking into the textiles department, we learnt about their dying department and the methods to use for killing little toxins as well as making sure they all look the same. For all of us pupils completing the Gold Arts Award, this had certain relevance to this year's competition we are entering, The Royal Opera House

“Magic Flute” challenge Each of us is enrolling on different sections of the challenge like music, set design and hair and makeup and are aiming to have our chosen final designs sent to the exterior competitor to win!

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A WOMAN TODAY?

By Akari Ikeda

Once the cupcakes are eaten and the purple banners are taken down, the elephant in the room remains as prominent as ever. This International Women’s Day, let’s talk about progress, misogyny, sex, and femininity. What does it mean to be a woman today?

On the evening of the 8th of March, I interviewed Lati (School), Annabel (School), Katie Thorpe (Matron of School House), Ms. Curren, Mr. Spiers and Ms. Gordon on some of their honest views on feminism and womanhood In discussing these issues, we collectively realised just how much there was to say, and how important it was that we spread the word. Even Eastbourne College is not free from the ugly wrath of sexism; we still have much work to do, and I truly hope that this serves as food for thought to spark more action.

Living in twenty-first century Britain may mean access to education and the right to vote for all women (thanks to Emmeline Pankhurst, Millicent Garrett Fawcett, et al), but societal values have been slow to catch up Many members of the discussion agreed that one of the worst parts about being a woman were the double standards: a higher value being placed on how we look rather than on what we say, the increasingly unattainable beauty

standards, and the subtle conditioning of misogyny, even in women themselves, were brought up as issues

Ms. Curren argues that this ingrained sense of internalised misogyny is a “ messy, constant battle” and that its implications and impacts are immeasurable, especially in formative years The worst part about being a woman, she says, is knowing you ’ re capable of it all - only for society to limit your opportunities The gender pay gap in Britain today is reflective of this; at 8.3%, women are significantly economically disadvantaged over men.

The subtle conditioning also starts at an alarmingly early age Katie and Annabel recall seemingly innocent playground remarks, ranging from “He’s only teasing - he must like you!” to “Have you got a boyfriend yet? Are you going to marry him?”. Katie regards these comments as contributing to the objectification and hypersexualization of women later on in life, and all members unanimously agreed; furthermore, when asked what piece of advice they would give to their younger selves, they all expressed the need for ourselves as well as society to recognise and appreciate the roles we play This lack of confidence and validation, she believes, roots from the depreciation of women overall as well as this subconscious idea of inferiority She reveals that she wishes she could “tell [herself] to know your worth and care far less - you can do much better” Lati also agrees, stating that the bravery to be assertive should be encouraged and that you should “be confident: people don’t have to like you ”

Throughout the discussion, the theme seems to revert back to a nagging question: the source of misogyny Was it perhaps inevitable that women historically were treated as lesser beings? Modernday Britain, a predominantly Christian nation, was arguably founded upon the teachings of the Bible One of the most influential texts in history, its creation story features Adam and his wife, Eve, who was created out of his rib bone Some argue that the story inherently suggests that women are inferior as Eve originated from his body, whilst others focus on the general trend where she is regarded as somewhat of a scapegoat in committing the first sin, hoisting the blame solely on her shoulders What many have missed, as Ms. Curren points out, is the existence of

Lilith prior to Eve, now only recorded in the Book of Isaiah and in Jewish mythological texts. The disturbing notion that Lilith was abandoned as Adam’s first wife because of her insubordination and aggression, as well as her ban from the Garden of Eden due to her refusal to submit to her husband, could very well be contributing to the misogyny and standard that women should be submissive creatures still relevant today The Iliad also presents this in another light; by blatantly objectifying women through displaying her as a loser’s prize, the darker sides of ancient civilizations from which we evolved from are visualised As Lati puts it, we must “acknowledge and recognise these origin stories If you have horrible foundations, you ’ re going to have a horrible building If you shake it hard enough, the whole thing will collapse.”

On the topic of shame regarding femininity, the conversation once again flares with pent-up anger and frustration. The etymology of the word “pudendum” is Latin for “shame”, and even worse the origins of the word “vagina” comes from the Latin word for “sheath”, intrinsically connoting that female genitalia exists solely for the sexual pleasure of others. The very words we use in regard to our sexuality are built upon the concept of shame and remain as a grim reminder of our past two millennia later Ms Gordon suggests that perhaps the innate fear of the unknown is the trigger for the politicalisation of the female body, especially in reference to periods and sex. Although bans of abortion and reproductive rights are at the extreme end of the spectrum, the acknowledgment that a woman ’ s body is so much more than a mass of flesh to be dictated around is needed, as are better sex education programs for children nationally This double standard of women being shamed for enjoying sexual activities is also an issue not talked about enough; whilst masculinity is often associated with sexual assertiveness, women are in contrast expected to be demure and modest The reclamation of sexual autonomy and freedom, as well as the clearing up of stigma surrounding this topic, would mark a great leap in bringing forward the position of women

Was it perhaps inevitable that women historically were treated as lesser beings?

Although at times it seems as if every time we celebrate a triumph we also receive unwelcome setbacks, the group shared what the best parts of being a woman are, and who the most influential female figure in their life was. “The universal sense of sisterhood, especially in a girls’ house” is mentioned fondly by Lati, as well as the “emotional connections you ’ re able to form”, from Annabel The beauty of being able to share special moments with other amazing women, such as mothers, sisters, and friends, is also brought up by Katie. Mothers were also recognised as the most influential women in everyone ’ s lives within the group, with many appreciative comments on their love, nurturing, hard work, resilience, and drive A heartfelt message to a loved one in your life, be it your mother, sister, or friend, may be one of the best ways to mark this important day.

Finally, the members shared their thoughts on what could still be done at Eastbourne College to promote the further pursuit of gender equality

The metaphor of a “really nasty, complex web that we ’ re all frustrated with” was referred to by Ms. Curren, and the Lower Sixth interviewees also mentioned the objectification and depreciative laughter and comments from certain individuals, which often go unreported because of its futility and difficulty in pinpointing the cause and evidence Mr Spiers also emphasised the importance of a “joint dialogue” and “unity in voice”, in which both boys and girls at the College recognise the need to promote equity and equality and actively converse about the issues urgently needing addressing today Since the first celebration of IWD in 1911, we have progressed by unfathomable amounts; however, there is still much left to do In Mr Spiers’ words, we are “going in the right direction, at the right tempo and pace to keep everyone happy, but the goal hasn’t been reached yet.” What can you do to make it happen?

(Note: My greatest thank you goes to Ms Curren, who patiently led the discussion and to all those who let me interview them on a very miserable and busy Wednesday evening. I really appreciate all your help! - AK)

It is important to have joint dialogue and unity in voice in which both boys and girls at the College recognise the need to promote equity and equality and actively converse about issues

BLACKWATER HOUSE REPORT

This term has been very hectic and stressful for the year 13s as they’ve had a busy week of mocks, alongside house fixtures and interhouse competitions. And of course the Blackwater and Reeves house dinner!

Some amazing achievements have happened in Blackwater this term Nelly Yarrow - Davies has made it through to the final of this year ’ s IEA budget challenge Along with the rest of her team, they had to write a budget report and present the report to a panel of IEA judges and go through rounds of very difficult questions along the way about their budget We also saw amazing performances from Mary Keast-Butler and Mary-Kate Rivett in the Scholar's Recital Also congratulations go to Rosie Dale for performing in the drama scholars' Match Box Performance

By Lucia Ridley

Blackwater and Reeves House Dinner went very well, and it was a very lovely evening. Congratulations go to Georgie Pedley, Phoebe Wearne, and Lyra Ellwood for best dressed in their respective year groups!

Blackwater has been doing great in interhouse competitions; our junior and senior squash teams came third in the squash competition, so well done to Kirsty Williams, Izzy Pedley, Rosie Hill and Tilly Ward. Our chess team, Alex Brown, Lily Curtis, and Mary Keast-Butler, also competed in interhouse competitions. Interhouse Netball and Football are coming up too

CRAIG HOUSE REPORT

By Jamie Gordon

It has been another successful half term in Craig House and there is a happy feeling throughout the house in the lead-up to a well-deserved Easter break.

Craig boys continue to dominate on the sports fields, with Josh Ansell, Sam Bordass and Matteo Chu both playing in the 1st XI hockey’s dominant win over rivals Hurst recently

Furthermore six Year 9 Craig boys were a part of the U14A boys' hockey squad, who recently became county champions

Very recently, Craig put out two teams into House water polo. The Year 9s and 10s team were sensational and won both their matches, with Jax Putland's hattrick in both games being a standout highlight. The senior team disappointingly lost 3-0 to Gonville in their first game, but against Pennell they seemed to find their feet (pun not intended) and this match ended in a more positive result of a 1-1 draw

On and off the sports pitches, Craig boys have been showing their talents Oliver Shouksmith recently performed an excellent solo trombone recital, alongside his A-level commitments Alex Bailey and Struan Dunlop took part in the IEA budget challenge, progressing to the finals where they will present their budget proposition at the IEA headquarters in London Finally, the annual inter-house chess competition is upon us again, and this year ’ s team is looking to dominate the competition with newly appointed captain Matteo Chu.

Craig boys have been showing their talents

GONVILLE HOUSE REPORT

It has been a busy term for the Gonvillians; the Year 13s have been preparing hard for their mocks and sports fixtures are still very much prevalent.

Over this term, the Gonvillians have been very busy. From year 13 mocks to House Acapella rehearsals, the boys have enjoyed an eventful term

Sports fixtures and success have been prolific this term among the Gonvillians. Over half term, 1st XV rugby player William Daniels represented the Harlequins U17 academy side at Cobham RFC against Saracens Academy starting in the second row. In what was a tightly contested game, the Quins unfortunately conceded in the last play resulting in the match ending in a draw; nevertheless, it was a thrilling contest Luke Burnham, Luke Clifford and Finn McKeown keep impressing in the 1st XI football squad having recorded a strong 3-0 win against Worth School. Olly Du Feu, Duhc Dinh, Otto Klosterfelde and Ricky Verger are enjoying their football as well in the 3rd and 4th XI Adrian Chan and Aidan Yao have continued to develop their skills in the basketball senior squad. The senior house water polo squad recently recorded two very strong wins against Craig and Pennell We hope they go far in the competition!

By Rohan van de Ven

Aside from the sports field, there has been other success among the Gonvillian cohort Henry Tang has been immersed in his economic prowess Recently, he participated in the IEA Budget Challenge (a 5000 word government essay competition) Unfortunately, he missed out on the final but nevertheless enjoyed a good run. The house chess team played their first match against Craig but unfortunately took a loss; however, Ricky Verger took a very strong win which was a positive takeaway: the squad was Rufus McCourt, Duhc Dinh and Ricky Verger Olly Du Feu and Henry Tang are also rehearsing hard for ‘Heathers’. We wish them all the best for their performance on 15th March!

NUGENT HOUSE REPORT

By Alice Pepper

It's been another busy start this half-term in Nugent after a relaxing break away. We have enjoyed participating in house chess and netball, and are looking forward to taking on the other houses in the upcoming competitions.

The Nugent House Review was a great night, featuring many exciting performances Nugent had tonnes of fun as always It was great to see Mr Medlycott getting so involved in the Year 9 dance. The House Song came back strong and there was lots of romance in the Nugent villa as well as excellent solo acts and compéring from prefects Ella and Imogen.

This week, all year groups have been participating in house netball. The Year 9s did incredibly well coming 3rd with a team consisting of only six players, along with the Year 10s placing 2nd of which we are all very proud

Nugent is thoroughly looking forward to house football and water polo to which we will bring great house spirit!

It was a Hawaiian theme for the Gonville and Nugent dinner on the first weekend of March. Everyone dressed to impress even though there were some unfortunate Primark shirt clashes. Many people took part in the limbo competition and enjoyed the band set up by both houses.

PENNELL HOUSE REPORT

By Tom D. Müller-Broich

Pennell is thriving after HalfTerm, delivering an incredible house concert

After a mostly relaxed half-term break, Pennell has united again.

Right after arriving, Pennell was immediately to deliver an unforgettable performance at the Pennell House Concert 2023.

With many outstanding musical and dramatic acts (see page #) from our boys, we will surely have blown away the audience.

The concert ended with an incredible and heart-warming performance by Mr Jourdain and his family, as he will leave Pennell after the summer term, handing over the role of leading Pennell after serving ten years as our beloved housemaster. You will be missed!

We are also losing our favourite and only Pennell resident tutor, Mr Kyle, who will be moving abroad after the Summer Term to explore new opportunities We will miss you and wish you an amazing time!

Pennell boys are currently competing in house chess and recently achieved an outstanding 3-0 win against Blackwater, who was played by Victor S, Manuel F and Pieter H

Good luck to everyone involved in upcoming house competitions!

POWELL HOUSE REPORT

It has been a busy half of term in Powell, with the Year 13s battling their way through mock exams alongside numerous inter-house events.

The recent instalment of the new pool table in the common room has proved to be a great success, with many of the boys getting stuck into a bit of pool action during break

The senior water polo Powell team showed great strength in the first round of inter house water polo, managing to beat both Reeves and Wargrave, qualifying for the final later on this term.

The Year 13s have had to endure a week of mock exams, managing to get on with a fair bit of revision ahead of the exams. Most of the Year 13s have reported that the mocks went reasonably well

By Elliot Wilson

Two of our very own Year 9s, Harry Evans and Henry Lawrence, performed extracts from the ‘Matchbox Theatre’ as part of their Drama Scholar Programme, which really showcased their talents, shown in the images below

The House Accapella group led by Mathew Wakefield and Ben Young has been practising relentlessly ahead of the Accapella Competition which takes place soon

The recent instalment of the new pool table in the common room has proved to be a great success

REEVES HOUSE REPORT

by Cass Stallion

After a relaxing half term for some years, Reeves is back in action for the final few weeks of the Lent Term.

Since returning from half term break, Reeves has been back to its busy schedule as per usual With Year 13 completing their mocks in the first week, finished off by a wonderful house dinner with Blackwater Last week, house competitions also started with much more to come, as well as the House Acapella group beginning their preparations for the show at the end of term

The Blackwater and Reeves House Dinner was a lovely occasion for both houses, with the theme being anything with the first letter of your name It was great to see everybody getting involved.

This half of term has also seen various inter-house competitions starting up With junior football and hockey already taking place with the senior events yet to come

House chess is also underway As reigning champions, the boys have begun well in the campaign to defend our title, currently sitting at the top of the group with the most wins.

House water polo has also been of some success for Reeves with the pool stages taking place last week. The junior team qualified for the final for their age group whilst the seniors shared less success, qualifying for the 5th/6th playoff.

All in all, it has been a busy but enjoyable half term for Reeves, with lots more to come in the final two weeks

It has been a busy but enjoyable half term

The Blackwater and Reeves house dinner was a lovely occasion

SCHOOL HOUSE REPORT

By Tiggy Tutt

We could, of course, not let Shrove Tuesday (21st Feb) go unnoticed, so some of the lovely Year 12s made some delicious pancakes for all of the house, so kudos to you, (Caitlin clearly enjoyed hers!).

The Year 13s had a busy half-term holiday as they revised for their mocks, which took place in the first week of the second half of term, despite the many illnesses that seemed to be spreading like wildfire around the school!

Of course, Mrs Whiddett-Adams couldn't have them go through such a stressful week without a glass (or two) of bubbly to celebrate at the end, well done Year 13s!

School House has also been busy in the evenings, with various gatherings taking place, such as House Acappella rehearsals, which began before half-term and have been running fairly smoothly (despite the fact that no-one can seem to remember what happened in the previous rehearsal!), and Crochet Club, which is more gossiping than anything else (at least for those of us who are not so gifted in the world of stitching!)

It was great to see some of the School House girls join some of the Gonville boys on Friday 3rd for a Beach Clean-up! We were pleasantly surprised by the lack of rubbish on the beach, so let's keep it that way!

As for other events that have been taking place, House Chess is also an ongoing event at the moment, as well as the Year 10 House Netball that took place on the morning of the 8th, with the seniors in the afternoon. It was a great day for School House as we won both competitions!

Also, huge congratulations to Becky Fisher, Annabel McKenna and Lola Dutton who have had amazing success in recent tennis competitions!

I would also like to briefly mention all of the wonderful School House girls who had the courage to stand up in Chapel to celebrate International Women's Day, which was on the 8th March, and well done to Tess, who managed to organise the brilliant video of the OEs.

It's been great to have the house back and bustling this half of term, with many girls participating in lots of fantastic events of school life.

WATT HOUSE REPORT

It has been another busy term for Watt House with the return of Miss Tutt, the Year 13s working hard at their mocks, many sports fixtures for all year groups and, of course, preparations for the Watt House Revue!

With just a week to go until the house revue, rehearsals and preparations have been in full swing lately. As well as individual year groups working on their acts, we are all looking forward to performing house song again - a Queen medley

There has also been a lot of sporting activity recently Over half term, Kayla Ginger spent a week in Spain playing for the Hungary national football team, achieving some amazing victories Darcey Gibson and Amelie Hunt have both done extremely well in swimming lately, and a special mention goes to Gaby PachecoLagoda in Year 9 for her incredible tennis achievements in recent weeks! House squash was also a huge success with Watt winning 11 out of 12 games, so well done to M B

By Ella Stevenson

Millie Cranston's Heathers rehearsals are well underway, and so many of the Watt girls have been working hard in their performances We are very excited for the production on the 15th of March! On the theme of drama, Amelia Baldock has recently appeared in an episode of Casualty, which she took time off from school for filming during last in September. The charity revue was also a huge success for Watt, with so many performing excellent acts. Polly Symes was a wonderful compére, and Katie Hillyer, Millie Cranston, Alice Younger and Amelia Baldock all performed wonderfully in the revue.

Finally, the Watt House prefect trials for Year 12 have been going very well in the past few weeks with the girls having shadowed the Year 13s in reading the register ever morning, checking up on lower years, doing duties and more.

THE DANGER OF FAKE NEWS

By Tom D. Müller-Broich

In the era of the internet, information is spreading faster than ever before.

However, not all information is reliable, and fake news is becoming a growing problem.

Fake news is designed to mislead people into believing things that are not true In this article, I will discuss the dangers of fake news and how to identify it when browsing online

Fake news can not only lead to confusion and uncertainty but even serious concerns like false information on healthcare can result from fake news

This proved to be a problem when during the Covid-19 pandemic, as people in the United States had to be medically treated after drinking bleach in order to cure the virus, resulting from fake news they´ve read online

How to identify fake news

Has the story been reported anywhere else?

Is it on the radio, TV or in the newspapers?

Have you heard of the organisation that published the story?

Does the website where you found the story look genuine?

Does the website address at the very top of the page look real?

Does the photo or video look normal?

Does the story sound believable?

Fake news can also be used to influence a voter's opinion, which can make a serious difference when executed on a large scale This could pose a serious threat to democracy in the future, with technology getting easier to access every day

This was evident during the Nigerian election in early 2023 when there were multiple false claims about key politicians floating around the internet, which have been reported as being intended to heat up the situation

Nigerian election 2023

THE TURKEY AND SYRIA EARTHQUAKE

On 6th February 2023, the Kahramanmaras earthquake struck northern and western Syria and southern and central Turkey. The death toll as of March stands at over 50,000 people; approximately 90% of those deaths were caused in Turkey. Thousands have been left homeless as a result of the destruction and some Turkish people have been displeased with the way in which the government is handling it.

Turkey’s Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, promised to rebuild the damage. He hopes to achieve this over the coming year by building 400,000 new housing units in the most affected areas by the earthquake. However, exports worry that rebuilding so quickly, while the sites are still experiencing aftershocks, may lead to poor construction. In the event of another earthquake, this may be a contributing factor to the damage and death toll. Erdogan is up for re-election in May; experts say this disaster may greatly damage his outcome due to arguably unrealistic promises

By Claudia SchroderSmith

What is the UK doing to help?

The UK government announced that they would be sending items such as tents and blankets in order to combat the amount of people who have been displaced from their homes, aiming to provide for 15,000 people. Due to mass injury, remaining hospitals have been under extreme strain; a surgical team will help with urgent medical needs

What can you do to help?

To help those in Turkey and Syria you can donate money to charities like British Red Cross and International Rescue Committee which helps provides for clothing and general essentials such as water, blankets and tents

PURSUING YOUR DREAMS

Imagine yourself looking through a camera. All you can see is a blur of green grass and blue sky, but nothing is clearly defined. You can see some other colours, but you have no way of knowing what they are until you focus the lens Dreams are such blurs, until they become reality Why is it vital to have a dream? Why should we pursue what we believe in?

“What do you want to be in the future?” You will have come across this question before. Whether it was a 200 word response in primary school, or an idle question from a family friend, we ’ ve all been encouraged to dream For many, possibility is endless and choice, inevitably, becomes difficult.

Mandy Luo

fly back, and stay with my grandpa who had been diagnosed with cancer I had never thought that could be it. The last time I’d see him Someone who always inspired me to be myself.

However, this wasn’t the case for me and I’m going to share my story Growing up, I always knew what I enjoyed doing and what lit the fire of my passion In an environment always surrounded by arts, I never doubted a creative career was for me This was a dream planted in my heart very early on, and encompassed every aspect of my childhood life

On my journey of self-discovery, my last year as an international student studying abroad has taught me a lot Due to unforeseen circumstances, I couldn’t fly back to China in the past four years. However, this summer, I was finally able to

Nothing could have prepared me for the sea of emotions that would accompany the passing of my grandpa Grief and guilt enveloped me. Buffeted by the waves in a sea of shame, I had never felt less sure of every decision I had made. As if led in a cycle, I felt giant boulders around me surging up from the ground, forming a maze of bewilderment. If I had just kept more in touch with him, would that have changed something? I then started to question myself whether the decision to study abroad was correct or not, and whether I have let my parents down somehow I even asked myself if this career as an artist I had envisioned to be so early on was the best for everyone

Our dream is to be who we truly are

To this point, the perfect answer is still unwritten But what I am certain of is that my grandpa would like to see me feel joy in what I choose to do The experiences of guilt and sorrow are important to reflect on But instead of being consumed by regret, I decided to take it as a precious lesson, like my grandpa would have done. I consider it as motivation for me to work harder, not only for myself but also for the people I love. Now, the question no longer remains to be if I will achieve success in being an artist

Each piece we learn about ourselves helps us focus our camera lens. Little by little, the whole picture becomes clear.

In addition, we will also learn that not all of our talents will fit into a career. Whether we lend our skills to the community or focus on a hobby, it doesn't matter. At the end of the day, our dream is to be who we truly are Each piece we learn about ourselves helps us focus our camera lens Little by little, the whole picture becomes clear Finding those pieces can be painful, and the final picture may not always look exactly how we imagined it. But before turning your back on it, don’t forget that the people who change the world all feel that same fear. But what makes them different is that they choose to be stronger than their fear

Imagine yourself looking through a camera. All you can see is a blur of green grass and blue sky, but nothing is clearly defined At this stage, we are all looking through the camera that has condensed our entire future into a single image. We have in mind the dream of what inspires us, what we want to grow up inspiring others as, and what makes our community a warmer place

Dust yourself off after a fall and take it as a valuable catalyst to an even richer image.

Whatever that dream ends up becoming, your picture will be right for you Hence, don’t be caught up in hesitations and mistakes. Keep in mind that life is always bridged with sequences of challenges It is never easy, and again, greatness is never achieved without failure So dust yourself off after a fall and take it as a valuable catalyst to an even richer image

HOW TO DEBATE

In our current age of individuality, where personal feelings are often regarded as the ultimate truth, many are concerned that the art of debate is being lost. Here at the College, we are honing our skills in this ancient art.

Some of the motions in the recent Oxford and Cambridge debate competitions included heated topics such as: Should politicians increase their social media presence? Should the media ban graphic publications of terrorist attacks? Should the government pay homemakers for doing household chores?

Debate is a great opportunity to develop skills such as organisation of ideas, eloquence, empathy and communication. Participation in debating is a strong advantage on a CV or Personal Statement. Interested? Here’s a quick guide to British parliamentary debating:

Motions: a statement that is true from perspective of an average intelligent observer

Each motion will bet slightly different in the way that it is framed For example:

THBT- This House Believes That- analysis motions Don’t expect argument to be legally implemented

THW- This House Would. The government should give mechanisms and provide a policy based argument

Or, the potentially confusing

THR- This House Regrets. Be sure to watch out for double negatives!

By Hannah Sewell

The Teams: There are two speakers from each team, which are as follows:

Opening Government

Prime Minister: this role requires the speaker to define the specific terms of motion, establish that a problem exists and signpost the new material your partner will add Deputy prime minister: rebuild and reiterate the key elements of your team’s position Add depth to the original case by providing additional details, examples, or explanation

There are two speakers from each team

Opening Opposition: Criticise the case you ’ ve just heard Why is the motion itself problematic? State your team’s position and provide reasoning to support it

Debate is a great opportunity to develop skills

Closing Government:

Member of government: Avoid contradicting the OG case Present an entirely new argument, or develop an important argument that the OG underdeveloped.

Government Whip: Identify the two or three most relevant concepts in the debate so far. These ideas should serve as the main points of your speech. Avoid making new arguments, and instead give new examples, or framing/weighing of arguments

Avoid contradicting the OG case

Closing Opposition:

Member of opposition: Refute the new material presented by the Member of Government. Look for and exploit contradictions/tensions between the OG & CG.

Opposition Whip: Close the debate Identify two or three crucial concepts of the debate. Argue why your concepts are more relevant than the CG’s concepts

Don’t be alarmed by all the debate jargon!

Point of Information (POI): Short interjection made during a speech, as long as the speaker is not in protected time Phrase them as questions rather than comments, to force the other side to respond.

The chair: the judge selected to run the debate

Preparation

Time: Preparation or ‘ prep ’ time is the period between the motion being announced and the debate beginning.

Rebuttal: Rebuttal is material that directly responds to someone else’s points Squirrel: Defining a motion in a manner contrary to the spirit of the motion and the intended debate.

Identify two or three crucial concepts of the debate.

MOTHER'S DAY

By Dory Lee-Potter

Where did Mother's Day begin?

The concept of Mother’s Day was first created in America in 1907 when a woman called Anna Jarvis held a memorial service for her mother on 12th May

This became popular and was made a national holiday by the US President just seven years later in 1914.

It is an event which is celebrated to show respect and love towards and appreciate their support and contributions

Gift ideas for Mother's Day

- Breakfast in bed

- Spa day (at home or at a salon)

- Self-care package

- Slippers

- Dinner at a nice restaurant

- Haircare/skincare products

- A trip to the cinema

- Some flowers

- Meaningful jewellery

- Candles

- Plants

- A homemade card

This year ´ s mother ´ s day is celebrated on the 19th of March

For those people who are unable to be with their mother on this day for whatever reason, you can still find a way to celebrate them by taking some time to think of them.

FORMULA ONE IS BACK!

*Spoiler Alert*

The latest Formula 1 season began in Bahrain two weeks ago with Max Verstappen claiming his 36th Victory in his 3rd consecutive campaign for the World Drivers Championship.

Sergio Perez came home in second to complete a Red Bull 1-2, and an outstanding drive from Fernando Alonso saw his Aston Martin finish in 3rd

George Russell has already said Red Bull look strong this year in an interview with the BBC: "They should win every race is my bet with the performance they've got"

It was no secret that the RB19 dominated the field in the race, easily being the fastest car on track. While the Ferrari seemed quick enough to challenge Red Bull in qualifying, in the end it was a Red Bull front row lockout.

However, one of the biggest stories going into this new season are Aston Martin Historically, Aston Martin have been a mid/low table team, fighting for occasional points finishes However, this year they have a competitive car and, with two time WDC winner Fernando Alonso being signed over the summer break, Aston Martin will be looking to build on their podium finish in Bahrain. Alonso's insight and expertise will provide them an excellent weapon with which to bite at the heels of the 'Big 3' (Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari) in a car that looks to be 3rd quickest

By Jamie Gordon and Ben Clark

Further down the field, McLaren seem to be struggling, and have admitted that their car is not fully developed yet This could be concerning for Lando Norris, who is chasing his first win in an F1 car this season following a heartbreak in Russia last year. In Bahrain, debutant Oscar Piastri had to retire with a mechanical failure, whilst Norris finished two laps down in p17. This is a major concern for McLaren, and they will need to pull out all the stops to gain a strong foothold in the midfield

For readers new to F1, it is the pinnacle of motorsport Ten teams with two drivers each travel across the globe to battle it out for the Drivers' World Championship and the Constructors' Championship (teams) F1 is not only about insane feats of driving perfection, but also mastering and bending the laws of physics and engineering to create the ultimate machine The race itself is a culmination of stamina, car reliability, tyre preservation and strategy It is a truly amazing sport to watch!

THE CISI FINANCE COURSE

By Lily Curtis

What does CISI stand for?

Chartered Institute for Security and Investments

Who runs the course?

Mr Bathard-Smith runs the CISI Finance Course every Saturday morning from 9:45 to 10:45 in the Business department (Room WBS02)

Who can sign up to the course?

Anyone in the sixth form (preferably Year 12) has the opportunity to sign up for the course It is advised for those that take economics and business as it's an incredible opportunity to hone skills used in both Alevels subjects. However, anyone with an interest in finance is encouraged to sign up

What does the course entail?

The course is the duration of a year, with a multiple choice exam in the Summer Term, leaving you with a Level 1 qualification

Why should you sign up?

The course provides you with a deep understanding of the subject which is especially useful for those thinking of finance as a possible career path

Additionally, it is extremely valuable as a reference in UCAS applications and personal statements as it shows an enthusiasm for the subject

Will Daniels said that “It is highly interesting if you’re interested in the financial services and how the world works”

Another past participant said "You must be committed, but that the outcome is massively beneficial"

The topics covered:

Ethics and integrity in financial services

Saving and borrowing

Banking

Equities

Bonds

Derivatives

Other areas of financial services

CHARITY REPORT

This term’s Quiz Nights continued in Tim’s Cafe, raising almost £600 to date for our two School Chapel Charities, Crisis and Bushbells.

By Father Daniel

Wargrave House had another incredible 24-hour Dakar Challenge Rowathon in February, with all pupils and staff contributing They raised more than £6,400 for their House charity, the Sam West Foundation, and the CEO of the charity visited to pick up the cheque!

Nugent House collected a considerable amount of clothes and other items, sent to help those made homeless in Ukraine, during the on-going crisis there. The items were shipped and distributed through a parent, Tim Parker, who has jointly created the humanitarian charity, Kidogo

Again in February, ‘My Theatre Academy’ held a performance for the charity ‘You Raise Me Up’ in the Birley This charity provides emotional and mental health support to families who have lost a young person between the ages of 16-25 Ben Young and Amelia Baldock helped as production assistants with Ben also performing. The event raised over £1000.

Just before Half Term the Charity Revue 2023 took place. It was a star-studded event, with some great performances and an equally great turn-out from pupils, staff and parents. Thanks to Polly Symes for leading on this, ably assisted by Tess Garrett and Society members The evening raised over £600 for our charities.

Other Houses raised money at their House Revues Watt House raised over £400 for their House charities - ‘Holding Space’ and ‘Amaze’ (charities that support family mental health and disabled children and young people). Meanwhile, Pennell House raised £540 for the Brighton and Hove City Mission, a charity which assists in schools, care homes and also runs a Café and Food Bank, where those in need can meet and be supported.

The termly Charity

Lunch raised over £350, with thanks to all staff and pupils.

Lisa Shi ran the Brighton Half Marathon fundraising for the charity Sussex Beacons, which helps to support people with HIV

Overall, another positive term for the Charity Society (and the College generally) in our charity giving, with more to come

CARROT CAKE MUG CAKE

By Sophie Stevens

Ingredients:

1/4 cup flour

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1 tbsp butter, melted

2 tbsp carrots, shredded

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup milk of choice

Toppings :

Whipped Cream

Shredded Carrots

Method:

1.In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until there are no lumps

2 Transfer the batter into a microwavesafe mug

3 Microwave for 1 or 15 minutes or until it is cooked through and the batter is no longer wet

4 Leave it to cool for 2 minutes

5 Top with toppings and serve

6. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE EASTER CUPCAKES

Ingredients:

140 g light brown sugar

100 g self raising flour

50 g cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

2 large eggs

135 ml vegetable oil

4 tbsp milk

For the decorations:

300 g icing sugar

150 g unsalted butter

2 tbsp milk

white mini marshmallows

Cadbury Mini Eggs

Method:

1Heat the oven to 180 C

Tip the brown sugar, flour , cocoa powder, baking powder and a pinch of salt into a large bowl

Whisk the eggs, oil and milk in a jug. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry, whisking until smooth.

Line a 12 hole cupcake tine with paper cases

Divide the mixture between them, then bake for 20 mins until risen

Leave to cool in the tin.

By Sophie Stevens

2 Meanwhile, make the icing Beat the icing sugar and butter with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Whisk in some of the milk to loosen it to a pipeable consistency, if needed,

3 Once cool, take the cupcakes out of the tin and pipe the icing onto the top of the cakes before adding some marshmallows and mini eggs for decoration

4 Enjoy!

EASTER TRIVIA QUIZ

By Sophie Stevens

1What was the first Easter Basket supposed to resemble?

A. A flower pot B. A fruit basket C. A bird's nest

2. Approximately how many chocolate Easter bunnies are produced each year?

A 90 million B 60 Million C 30 million

3. Which roast meat is traditionally associated with Easter?

A Lamb B Rabbit C Chicken

4 According to tradition, Hot Cross Buns are made without which ingredient?

A Salt B Flour C Dairy Products

5 Where will you find the world's largest Easter Egg?

A Canada B Scotland C United States

6 What do Australians use to symbolise Easter instead of a rabbit?

A. Koala B. Bilby C. Kangaroo

7 The word 'Lent' means

A Sacrifice B Lengthening of Days C Fasting

8 On which day is it traditional to make pancakes?

A Shrove Tuesday B Easter Monday C Good Friday

9 What part of the chocolate bunny do people prefer to ear first?

A. The Feet B. The Tail C. The Ears

10 Who brought the Easter Bunny to England?

A. The Americans B. The Germans C. The French

HOROSCOPES

By Ella Stevenson

Pisces (Feb 19th- March20th) Aries (March 21st- April 19th) Taurus (April 20th- May 20th)

Why not try out a new sport for the summer term?

Remember to check up on your friends and family members.

Start saving your money!

Keep working hard with school work: it will all pay off soon!

Gemini (May 21st - June 20th)

Aquarius (Jan 20th - Feb 18th) Cancer (June 21st - July 22nd)

Channel your inner creativity! Take up drawing or journalling.

Why not try out a new drink in the cafe?

(July 23rd - Aug 22nd) Virgo (Aug 23rd - Sep 22nd)

Work the hardest at the subject you're struggling the most with.

Keep on top of your duties around house.

Libra (Sep 23rd - Oct 22nd)

You should take some time to yourself this week.

Scorpio (Oct 23rd - Nov 21st) Sagittarius (Nov 22nd - Dec 21st) Capricorn (Dec 22nd - Jan 19th

Don't stress the small things.

Prepare for an exciting surprise to come your way soon!

Work extra hard in your coming sports sessions!