The Stag, Summer Term 2, 2023

THE STAG

Issue17,SummerTerm1,2023

CONTENTS

School Life

A Word from your Editors Page 3 The Dance Showcase Page 4

The Boarders' Ball Page 5

Vienna Exchange Trip Page 6 Classics Trip Page 7

French Exchange Trip Page 8

Journalism Networking Trip Page 10

Africa Wild Trails Page 11

Heathers Review Page 12

Sport Tennis Report Page 14

Eastbourne Life

Café Review: Hyde Corner Page 15

Culture

Our Dystopias our Future? Page 17

May Film Review Page 19

Is This Art? Page 20

Poetry Corner Page 22

Current Affairs

The King's Coronation Page 23

Should We Keep Pets? Page 25

The “I’m Not Like Other Girls”

Phenomenon: Why? Page 27

House Reports

Blackwater Page 28

Craig Page 29

Gonville Page 30

Nugent Page 31

Pennell Page 32

Powell Page 33

School Page 34

Wargrave Page 35

Watt Page 36

Interactive Recipes Page 37

Quiz Page 39

Horoscopes Page 40

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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.

A WORD FROM YOUR EDITORS

With the summer term advancing, the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, we're feeling the spirit of spring coming up!

Meanwhile, the academic year progresses, everyone gets busier, schedules gets tighter and exam season is just around the corner With all of this, remember to stay relaxed and not get overwhelmed by the work, as well as taking some breaks

At this point, we want to introduce our amazing writers and editors who make The Stag what it is with their brilliant ideas for every single issue, staying focused even during exam seasons.

If you would like to become part of the Stag Team, please message any of the editors listed below or email: thestag@eastbourne-collegecouk

Happy reading, The Stag Team

Editors

Miss Curren

Sophie Stevens

Tom D. Müller-Broich

Writers

Polly Symes

Elsie Southern

Ellie Simpkin

Missy Richardson

Grace King

Ella Stevenson

Lucia Ridley

Claudia Schroder-

Smith

Annabel McKenna

Hannah Sewell

Akari Ikeda

Dory Lee-Potter

Rohan Van de Ven

Alex Bailey

Struan Dunlop

Lati Akinyemi

Georgia Hutcheon

Elliot Wilson

Megan Moffat

Zach Howard

Callie Gent

Sophie Stevens

Tom D. Müller-Broich

Photographers

Ellie Simpkin

James Yee

Hadden Yu

Izzy Pedley

Miss A Dagwell

Kevin Zhang

Tom D. Müller-Broich

THE DANCE SHOWCASE

By Lucia Ridley

The recent Eastbourne College Dance Showcase was a tremendous success.

I was fortunate enough to participate in the show and work alongside amazing dancers at our recent dance showcase It started off with a group dance Willkommen and ended on cool! Throughout were a mix of solos, duets, trios and group dances

The showcase was on the 21st March, which meant boarders, day pupils, teachers and parents could all attend

The showcase was full of lots of different genres of dance including street dance, ballet, contemporary, tap, lyrical commercial jazz and American jazz

All the dancers who performed were amazing and tried their hardest. Performers from all year groups took part from Year 9 all the way up to Year 13!

THE BOARDERS' BALL

Tom D. Müller-Broich

On Saturday 22nd of April, all the boarders gathered for an epic night: the Boarders' Ball

On Saturday evening, after getting dressed up and posing for several photoshoots inhouse, all the boarders made their way to the dining hall to be greeted by a glamorous setup for the night

After admiring our peers' appearance, we went on to find our seats and enjoyed the first course, a balsamico baguette

Seats were allocated randomly inside the year groups, enabling us to get to know some of our fellow boarders a bit better, as well as meet staff from other houses

The main course was a delightful roast with some fluffy Yorkshire pudding and roasted vegetables, finalised by a lovely dessert of chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream

VIENNA EXCHANGE TRIP

During the first week of the Easter holidays, eight pupils from Eastbourne College flew to Austria to visit the Hetzendorf Fashion School in Vienna.

Creative students headed to off to experience life studying fashion, and were warmly welcomed into a unique and friendly atmosphere Students were introduced to a wide range of workshops such as screen printing, millenary, leather and life drawing During the days spent outside the school, art galleries and exhibitions were explored amongst the beautiful and admirably clean city of Vienna The school's building was a palace, so it was truly beautiful Both inside the school and in the city, all were inspired and the trip will inevitably influence future works of all the pupils.

You may have spotted some unfamiliar faces around the school during the last week before the Easter holidays Some students from the Hetzendorf Fashion School came to stay, some in boarding, and some staying with families. It was a successful visit and they had the chance to attend lessons, visit the Towner, and explore the beautiful Eastbournian scenery. They also had the opportunity to visit our lovely beach here in Eastbourne, which was a wonderful opportunity for them as Austria is a landlocked country. The exchange ran smoothly and new friendships were formed

Elsie Southern and Ellie Simpkin

The trip will inevitably influence future works of all the pupils

CLASSICS TRIP

On the 22nd of March, the sixth form classics students went on a day trip to the British Museum. We travelled by train then walked up to the museum Located in Bloomsbury, the museum is home to over 8 million works, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive in existence. Inside the museum, there seemed an eternal line of gorgeous artworks and incredible sculptures from many different cultures throughout history, even including the famous Rosetta Stone which helped scholars decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs!

Lati Akinyemi

There were so many sculptures from Ancient Greek and Roman times, tying in perfectly with the myth work Lower Sixth pupils are focusing on at the moment! One of the agreed-upon favourite pieces in the museum was a vase from the 6th Century depicting Achilles and Ajax playing a board game during the Trojan War.

Overall, it was a lovely day out. We want to say a massive thank you to Mrs Canning, Mr Sands and Miss Daniels for taking us on such an exciting and educational trip

FRENCH EXCHANGE TRIP

Those studying French in the Sixth Form set off to Nîmes for a French exchange trip.

Jour 1!

After meeting and settling in with our host families, the next morning we all woke up bright and early to visit some of Nîmes famous monuments Firstly, we visited the Palais Dese Paps in Avignon. Palais Des Papes is the largest medieval gothic palace in the world. Each successive pope left his mark as it came to symbolise the mighty influence of the Catholic Church However, during our short walk towards the Palais Des Papes, we accidentally walked into un grève (a strike)! It may have appeared overwhelming to some, but we all thought it a great opportunity to see political action taking place from the public in front of our eyes As I’m sure some of you are already aware, the strikes were caused after President Macron's circumvention of parliament to pass the divisive pension bill which would raise the retirement age by two years However, the ones in Nîmes weren’t as volatile as those in Paris, if you ’ ve

Missy Richardson and Grace King

been watching the news! After visiting the astonishing Palais des Papes, we got the coach back to Nîme and stopped for a quick visit to Le Pont d’Avignon, also known as the the Pont Saint-Bénézet It was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in the town of Avignon, in southern France Finally, we all returned home to our host families and spent the evening with them!

Jour 2!

On Friday, we began our day by visiting the Pont du Gard, which is a Roman aqueduct. We were led by a French tour guide and were even able to walk across the top of the bridge! We then visited the Musée Haribo, where we had the opportunity to try lots of bonbons (sweets) and take photos! After visiting some shops, we went to an all-youcan-eat creperie where we tried some delicious savoury crepes, which are known in France as galettes. Here we met up with our correspondents and were able to fully immerse ourselves in the French language by getting to know them and their friends. Finally, we ended our day with a game of bowling.

Le Weekend

Over the weekend, we were all in the hands of our host families Some of us went to Avignon whilst others had a day trip to the beach

Jour 5!

On the fifth day, we all met up with our correspondents to enjoy a morning at their school. While they had a couple of lessons, we mingled with other exchange groups and shared facts about each of our cultures by having quizzes, presentations and fun games Later on in the afternoon, we all visited La Musée de Romanité with a French tour guide before visiting the Coliseum of Nîme! It was incredible to learn the history behind the large stone buildings and we even got to go inside the middle of the coliseum

Jour 6!

Tuesday was our final day and we met at the school at 6:45am. We got to the airport early and checked our bags in, only to find out that our flight had been cancelled! It was also the only flight to England from the airport that day We then had to work out how to get from Montpellier airport to Marseilles, which the teachers on the trip handled very calmly and efficiently. We got back to Eastbourne at 11pm that evening

JOURNALISM NETWORKING TRIP

On the 25th of April, thirty-four attendees including eleven pupils from the College`s Sixth Form met in London for the first ever networking event with OEs who work in the media and journalism industry. There was also a mixture of experienced individuals, current university students and some who had just graduated in the same room Miss Gordon was particularly pleased with the female turnout of the event from the College as this is something that previous networking events have notably lacked, and she hopes that this will continue

A great opportunity to gain an insight into the world of media and journalism

The guests were welcomed with drinks and encouraged to speak to one another before sitting down to listen to a speech by guest speaker John Ryley, an OE who held the position of Head of Sky News for over sixteen years His speech detailed both his bustling career and a debate on the future of journali Th ti f Q&A t the end, d spoke abo in the indu

Ella Stevenson

The event was a great opportunity to gain an insight into the world of media and journalism, but one thing that became apparent to many students throughout was the undeniable sexism and gender imbalance that is highly present in the industry. When discussing the event on the train afterwards, it was widely agreed that the room was male-dominated, and that during both the speech and Q&A many contentious things were said In particular, the mentions of connections through golf clubs, gentlemen's clubs, friends from universities and the like stood out in stark contrast to those guests who had worked their way up from desk jobs to highlyrespected journalism roles

It must be said that the entire event was a highly useful learning experience If nothing else, it was enlightening about the sexism that is still very much present today in the world of newspapers and media channels. Organisers of the event have found constructive criticism from students to be beneficial in noticing faults and learning how thi b d b tt i f t

AFRICA WILD TRAILS

On 6th of March, a number of year 11 and sixth form pupils were lucky enough to attend a talk from OE, Angus Wingfield (School 19841988).

Angus is the founder and director of Africa Wild Trails, a program centred around wildlife conservation He primarily spoke about the work that they have done in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, and the important conservation of a small giraffe population, approximately 120 of the amazing animals

Pupils gained an insight into the work that is done on the ground and during the expeditions, learning a multitude of strategies on how they track and identify the giraffes in the picturesque bush of KwaZulu Natal The talk was thoroughly interesting throughout, and it is always inspiring to see an OE make a successful change in the world.

Listening to the stories of Angus and his team connecting with the natural world and native giraffe species in Africa was a truly inspiring story, allowing all of us in the audience to imagine how beautiful an experience like that would be The descriptions of the tough days topped off by being able to know you are helping the next generation of animals looks like an enlightening opportunity and I hope in the future I will be part of a team as amazing as Angus’ The talk not only got us thinking about the specific animal of the giraffe but inspired us to think bigger than what is going on in our lives and to follow our hearts

Dexter Ball and Anya Rai

in everything we do, no matter how seemingly impossible it seems.

We are lucky to have the Eastbournian Society network and Old Eastbournians who are keen to come back and support us as we start to plan our next steps. We were grateful for Angus' time and insights

HEATHERS REVIEW

Before the Easter half term, Millie Cranston and Bertie Brushfield (both in Year 13) were very occupied with not only their A level mocks, but also their directed performance of Heathers, as part of their Gold Arts Award Unit 2.

I managed to interview Millie about the whole process of producing the performance

What made you decide to pick Heathers?

Initially, Bertie and I were indecisive about what to pick as we both had very different ideas. Obviously, there were some we couldn’t pick due to copyright issues Our decision finally came down to Heathers and Mama Mia The decision was hard, but ultimately we picked Heathers due to how long we had for rehearsals and it was the easier option choreography-wise and we both love Heathers so much.

Missy Richardson

How long did it take?

Work started on the 23rd of April 2022 There were a lot of pre-production things to consider: where we would perform and how to book it in, who we could possibly have for a cast when all year groups are so busy, getting all the backing tracks sorted, what props and costumes we need, cutting the script as we had a definitive runtime that we couldn’t run over We then went on to write emails to people who would be involved and set up audition days These were held in November We reached out to our cast before the beginning of the Christmas holidays and sent the all the materials they would need. We had our first rehearsal on the 10th of January 2023 and performed the production on the 15th of March 2023 So for the cast, it was a two month process, but for Bertie and I, we juggled everything over the course of eleven months.

What was the most difficult part?

The pre-production was frustrating as all I wanted to do was get it on its feet and ready to perform, so I wrote down deadline dates to work towards to be able to track the progression of Heathers Once we got closer to the production, I was much more agitated as everyone was still learning choreography and their lines, but being an actor myself I know everything is usually learned at the last minute and it would pull itself together. Having Bertie there helped as well because he was much calmer at conveying how we were feeling, whereas I felt the need to scream which I did do and it really helped! Overall, there was a great turnout of parents and pupils watching and it was incredibly successful, so thank you, Millie and Bertie!

TENNIS REPO

As of late, tennis at Eastbourne College has been going from strength to strength.

At the end of last term, the College won the prestigious LTA Sussex Award for ‘School of the Year ‘ for 2023 at the annual awards ceremony held at the AMEX; home of the Seagulls (Brighton and Hove Albion FC). The award recognises a tennis programme which aims to provide opportunities and competitive matches for a large number of pupils. A massive feat for College tennis!

On Saturday 22nd April, the College saw huge success at the Independent Schools Championships played across the whole of Sussex. The girls retained the U16 and U18 title with the boys retaining the U16 title the U18’s finishing runners up.

A massive feat for College tennis

On the whole this was certainly an extremely successful weekend to open the tennis season We hope for further success down the line!

SMALL BUSINESS INTERVIEW

HYDE CORNER

This café has a calming atmosphere and is perfect to visit to catch up on some work or meet friends. It is particularly celebrated for the wide range of vegan options and incredible Spotify playlists. They have a variety of hot and cold drinks. Their coffee, pain au raisins and vegan carrot cake come highly recommended, but all of their options are delicious.

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

Grace King

Who are your target customers?

We like to think we've got something for everyone, from a punchy straight black coffee, to flat whites and decaf vanilla lattes We don't just serve coffee, though: we have an array of teas from Brighton's Bird & Blend and, for those who love a health kick, we make our own smoothies Let's not forget the cake! We have beautiful homemade cakes from our Brighton supplier with gluten free or vegan options on the counter each day, and we have some lovely artisan panini on offer too

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

Having previously owned a coffee shop in Brighton, we wanted to relocate the business to our new hometown, Eastbourne. Making coffee is an art and the learning process is endless Sometimes, once you discover a hobby or a passion, you just want to keep learning and searching for more information on bettering your skill. Making a great cup of coffee take a lot of practice, and what better practice than to make coffee for people all day, every day!

We interviewed Alice from Hyde Corner.

What is your business?

We're a speciality coffee shop serving up coffee from Ozone Coffee Roasters who are based in London. They have twenty years behind them in roasting coffee and we like to think that we deliver on the quality they provide us, right through our brewing process to your cup

Describe your working day

-My working day starts by getting my children off to school! Once that job is done, it's off to Hyde Corner Before opening up, I get all the fresh cakes and pastries ready to serve for the day and adjust the coffee equipment to provide the best brew Once open, it's a combination of serving customers with the best possible service, preparing their orders and keeping the place clean and tidy It's non-stop but ensures everything runs nice and smoothly

What changes have you made over the years?

We are still a relatively new business, and the challenges of the pandemic, followed by rising costs, has limited how quickly the business can evolve and change For the last two years, we have been getting established and building up our customer base More changes will come.

Where do you see your business in ten years?

It's hard to see as far as ten years ahead I'd like to think that we'll keep it small, local and independent I think with the current challenges we all face, we're looking ahead one year at a time I'd like to think that in a years' time we will have grown our kitchen and expanded our menu a little to provide more varied food options

What previous work experience do you have?

I have always worked in the hospitality industry. From cafes to cocktail bars, running pubs and catering ski chalets, I have settled with my love of coffee! My first 'proper' job was in a very busy café kitchen in the North Laines in Brighton. We were the only café along the road at that time! Of course, now, cafes and coffee shops line every street in a city or town centre as people seek that perfect brunch and cup of coffee, and the competition can be fierce. You have to keep up your game if you want to stand out from the crowd!

What challenges face small businesses these days?

The major challenges currently facing small businesses are the soaring costs of food, drink, energy bills and rent rates These last twelve months have been a real challenge for the hospitality industry Just when we thought we could get back on track after the pandemic, we now have a new battle.

What advice do you have for people wanting to start their own business?

Starting your own business is timeconsuming and there are always hurdles and challenges that lie ahead, but if you have spent the time acquiring the most and best possible experience in your field, and if you have passion, anyone can be a business owner and make it a success!

ARE DYSTOPIAS OUR FUTURE?

Are dystopian films and literature coming to life?

There is some argument that we are becoming blind to the injustices that are infringed upon us as a society, similar to the general public in these dystopian texts and films that we enjoy Although these are just fictional, is it probable that we are veering closer to a society that may reflect one that we think is only theoretical? Or are these texts and films simply extreme versions of a society in which it is entirely unjust with a strict unmeritocratic hierarchy?

Claudia SchroderSmith

What will the future bring?

Are we being watched?

Who is in power?

The aim of dystopia is that it intends to cause discomfort in a reader/watcher; the majority of them are possible outcomes that we are able to imagine. For example, ‘I Am Legend’ starring Will Smith, displays a post-apocalyptic world in which 99% of the population has died due to a badly-engineered treatment for cancer This form of scientific advancement, we as consumers of dystopia can imagine despite it seeming unrealistic Will society perhaps reach a point in scientific advancement when everyone is able to choose the sex of their baby, a practice which, although uncommon, due to the expense is entirely possible? The consequences of this may lead to a population imbalance of the sexes, as parents may prefer one sex over the other.

Furthermore, elements of Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid's Tale’ are becoming increasingly visible in modern society The book, written in 1985, focuses on a near future in which women are entirely subordinate to men and are forced to reproduce. The removal of women ’ s rights to their bodily autonomy has also become more evident in recent years Abortion in the United States is now illegal in eleven states, and Nicaragua, Poland, and El Salvador have also in recent years regressed in terms of abortion rights. In the United States, after the fall of Roe vs Wade, the decision on abortion rights became a matter for each state to decide upon. The removal of a woman ’ s choice to choose is reflected in the ‘Handmaid’s Tale’, a terrifying and hopefully improbable reality.

Franchises such as 'The Hunger Games' and 'The Maze Runner' were particularly popular with audiences 'The Hunger Games' contains many dystopian themes: military surveillance, a ruling class and poverty. The ruling class uses the suffering of the lower class as a form of entertainment, a concept which seems very much improbable in coming true to us watchers/readers. Within this series, there is a large wealth disparity between the two classes, something that is highly evident in our own society: is this dystopian in itself?

It may not be that people are apathetic towards limiting rights but instead perhaps feel their efforts to stop the government are futile. The recent Public Order Bill in Britain expands police powers, allowing them to

stop and search people on the grounds that they may be planning to commit a protestrelated offence Due to the purposefully disruptive nature of recent protests, the British government has attempted to limit rights to protest which has caused great controversy Examples include: making it an offence to glue yourself to objects, blocking transport works, and more; these limit arguably effective tactics used by pressure groups in order to incite change.

Are these films and texts entirely improbable? Or are we starting to see negative changes in society? What do you think?

Is scientific advancement our greatest threat?

What is changing in our world?

People perhaps feel their efforts to stop the government are futile

MAY FILM REVIEW

WHERE CAN I FIND THESE FILMS?

AIR- in cinemas

GHOSTED- Apple TV+ COMING SOON:

PETER PAN & WENDY- Disney+

AIR - Ben Affleck

‘Air’ is a new release both directed and starred in by Ben Affleck, also starring Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker, Viola Davis and Matt Damon. It focuses on the origins of the partnership between Nike and NBA newbie, Michael Jordan, becoming one of the most lucrative arrangements in history as Jordan rose to global stardom After a risky director's choice of not casting or giving any screen time to Michael Jordan himself, and his mother (the most compelling character) being reduced to merely a cameo, ‘Air’ has received a mixed intake of reviews with a Guardian review of 2 stars, while Rotten Tomatoes describes the movie as “fresh” and “inspiring” and awards it an average of 44 stars

OVERALL REVIEW : 4 stars

Chris Evans Ana de Armas

GHOSTED- Dexter Fletcher

'Ghosted' begins as many rom-coms do: with a surreptitious meeting between Cole (Evans) and Sadie (Armas) While their relationship seems prickly at the start, it somewhat predictably leads to a magical first date. When Cole then gets ghosted over text afterwards, he believes it to be a mistake and that he must fly to London to pursue her In an unexpected turn of events, Cole is mistaken for a secret agent and gets ambushed by spies. Sadie, the real secret agent, is then tasked with rescuing him, and the two are forced to stick together in order to escape Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie an average rating of 25 stars, with the highest rating received so far capped at 3 stars

OVERALL REVIEW: 3 stars

Annabel McKenna

“One of the best movies you will see all year”

IS THIS ART?

Missy Richardson and Hannah Sewell

Art history is important when looking at a work of art: art doesn’t exist in a vacuum! Our aim in this article is to help you reconsider art that you might initially be inclined to reject, and instead to ask: if that isn’t art, then what is? And what place does art have in today’s society, with the rise of AI art threatening traditional art styles?

Whilst on a trip to the Towner Art Gallery located only 5 minutes away from school, we noticed one of Heron’s unique abstract paintings called “Gouache with Some Lines” created in March 1962 For viewers who haven’t seen his work amongst other gallery’s before, his bright gouache on paper really stands out in comparison to other compositions. On his “Gouache with Some Lines” painting, he uses striking complimentary colours (navy and munsell yellow) in the foreground with large dry brushstrokes to create a vivid focal point, (a centre of activity, interest, or attention). Often people concede pieces of modern abstract art work negatively within seconds with their final assumption that it doesn’t count as art, however I want you to dig deep into what reminiscence this brings you

When you first look at this painting, what do you see?

Perhaps it looks like a fingerprint test, and reminds you of Scotland Yard detective stories. Maybe it looks like a failed attempt at chromatography and brings back bad memories of chemistry GCSE Maybe it just looks like splurges, and you ’ re thinking “well, I could do the in about three seconds” Its not art, not really.

If that isn’t art, then what is?

Possibly for you when you think of great art your first reference point would be Van Gogh or Leonardo da Vinci. We find Heron’s art incredibly intriguing from the typical things which viewers often forget about it, original thought process What drove him to predominately paint in blue and yellow? Was there something nostalgic that made him paint the thin washed out van dyke brown lines in the background? Why isn’t there a middle ground? For those who rarely look at art, think about these questions

Gouache with Some Lines, 1962, Heron

Here is another painting of Heron's This painting is from a series called Garde and it’s called Azalea Garden. Patric wanted every part of his paintings t important, and it might seem overw at first because there is none of the traditional “foreground” and “backg that you might look for in “tradition The colours are stretched across the of the canvas, and the light bounces petals in such a way that a sense of movement in created and you can a feel the flowers blooming before yo

The painting is layered up with thick order to create the impression that the sort of painting you could walk a it has depth, its three dimensional P Patrick’s purpose was to bring the o world indoors, to force us back into n from the comfort of an art gallery Typically, modern artists map out and sketch each element within the painting However, Heron dived into his canvas with freehand. One of the main reasons we decided to choose Heron for this article was to reveal the pleasure artists get from exploring with paint behind closed doors By showing us the process, we can get the same pleasure too, hence making art fun for even those who don’t paint. For Heron, abstraction was predominantly about the process and experimental elements. This contrasts greatly to paintings such as “The Potato Eaters” created in 1885 by Vincent Van Gough, who created an incredibly realistic image of peasants around a table eating potatoes. Van Gough’s purpose in creating that painting was to depict the strenuous difficulties and harsh reality of country life.

However, the real question is: do we think this is art or not? For some, the simple answer would to assume no. He’s quickly put down a couple of blocks of colours into a canvas and called it a piece of art Art is often considered the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. If this stirs an emotion in you, even if it's disgust or shock, then it's working. Patrick Heron’s purpose was to playfully explore colour and light, drawing on Matisse and Cezanne for inspiration. Everyone is very much entitled to their own opinions of course. However, we think that his pieces do count as art

If this stirs an emotion in even if it's disgust or sh then it's working

Azalea Garden, by Patrick Heron

POETRY CORNER

Polly Symes

Kite

I’m trying

To tie myself

To people around me.

I’m like a kite

Getting tangled up

In the trees

They’re growing high, Reaching their skies

Past where my eyes can see

But I’m a kite

And I’m trying

To make you need me.

October’s House

I went hiking to my childhood hideout, But I’m older and the tree’s been chopped down.

Walked to the river where I could have drowned,

When I was bolder than I am right now. We’d said forever and we’d made a vow But I’m alone in October’s house.

Leaves are burning on the mountainside. When I woke I thought I felt a fire Fog is crawling far beyond my eyeline It’s been weeks since the skies were light. We’d made a promise - hoped to die I crossed my heart and lost what wasn’t mine

Love is

I used to be afraid of a four letter word

It started with an ‘L’. It ended with an ‘E’

Did I know what it meant?

Must it ever be said?

As I’ve grown up, I’ve understood love.

Love is not:

A person with whom you rarely speak, A word that makes you oh so meek

Love can’t be: One sided enough to make you scream, Pain and night Hate and feeling

Love knows not: The dark black rot

Of a soul that dwells on things it is not.

And love can’t see: Wrong places to be, Wrong ways to act or words to speak

In learning what Love is not, I am besotted with all love is

THE KING'S CORONATION

Events during the coronation weekend

Buckingham Palace has officially announced that the Coronation of His Majesty The King will occur on Saturday 6th May, 2023, marking the first coronation service in 70 years. The coronation ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey and led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Dory Lee-Potter

The crowning of Duchess Camilla

Although the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort, Duchess Camilla will not become the monarch as the throne can only be inherited However, Camilla will be awarded the title of Queen Consort as she “continues her own loyal service”, Queen Elizabeth II stated before her death A Queen Consort lacks the political power that the Queen holds, and her monarchical title only comes from her husband

Both His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort will be crowned during this ceremony A series of events across the Coronation Weekend will take place, including a coronation concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday, 7th May and The Big Help Out on Monday, 8th May More than 6,000 armed forces members will be taking part in King Charles's coronation, making it the largest military ceremonial operation in 70 years. Additionally, thousands of veterans have been invited to watch this coronation take place from a special viewing platform. However, this event is considered small compared to the 1953 coronation, with more than 29,000 personnel taking part, including 16,100 members of the army Pubs, clubs and bars across England and Wales will remain open for an extra two hours on the Friday and Saturday of the coronation weekend

will be crowned

Camilla will be awarded the title Queen Consort

Both His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort

Why does the monarch need a coronation?

Over the past 1,000 years, coronation ceremonies in the UK have remained relatively similar. As is traditional, King Charles' coronation will feature a medieval oath, a holy oil poured on to a 12th Century spoon, and a 700-year-old chair with a stone that supposedly roared when it recognised the rightful monarch.

The coronation spoon that is to be used during the coronation was first recorded in 1349 among St Edward's Regalia in Westminster Abbey. Although some question whether the monarch should require such an extravagant coronation as, by law, there is no need for them, this event is viewed by many as a deeply traditional and religious occasion The coronation is seen as a symbolic gesture that formalises the monarch's commitment to the role.

During the coronation, an outline of the cross is traced on the monarch's head, hands and chest with a sacred oil using the ancient spoon, and this process is said to elevate "the monarch almost to a priest” Although many traditions have been kept, the oil used in the previous coronation has been changed, to a new batch made this year As opposed to the previous oil containing animal products, the fresh batch is vegan and cruelty-free.

During the coronation, an outline of the cross is traced on the monarch’s head, hands and chest ... to elevate the monarch almost to a priest

SHOULD WE KEEP PETS?

The rise of “pet influencers” on social media dressed up in clothes with witty captions makes it seem like pets are becoming more “humanised” by the day, with more attention and a louder voice than ever before This is just an illusion Pets are good for us: they help combat loneliness, help manage depression by increasing the feelgood hormone oxytocin and encourage us to exercise regularly. Why are we not asking if we are good for them?

The reality is that pets are nothing like children Children inevitably grow up, they become capable of making their own decisions Pets remain dependent and vulnerable forever, which is both the purpose and the curse of domestication Our animals are forced to become “ man ’ s best friend” to survive Their unconditional love is induced by training, determining a species’ character traits through inbreeding and the dominance of whole ecosystems to feed hundreds of millions of animals; if US pets were a country, they would rank fifth globally in terms of meat consumption – greater than Germany

If we consider our pets to be a “member of the family” – as 90% of pet-owning Britons claimed in a recent survey - a paradox emerges. Would we feel like we have the right to decide how our child looks? Whether they can keep their sexual organs? Or if we fancy a change, can we and want to put them up for sale on the Facebook marketplace? Of course not, you might say, that’s completely different- which reveals the underlying idea that pets are ultimately property

Hannah Sewell

“If animals are property, they have no rights; [only] we have rights, as property owners, to value them.”- Gary L Francione

So what’s the solution? Setting our pets free onto the streets to fend for themselves today would be unethical: we have a moral duty to take care of the creatures we have domesticated. PETA instructs us to “adopt from shelters and, with so many animals in need of homes, there is no chance that we will “ run out” of animal companions in our lifetimes” There is no excuse for people who continue to fund, indirectly or not, pet farming when there are so many animals in need of a home.

Pets are ‘animal slaves’; some of us may be kind masters but it would be kinder if we stopped breeding domesticated animals altogether. For those upset about a loss of species diversity, it's vital that we remember that these species were created through artificial selective breeding: they do not naturally fit into an ecosystem

The future of pet keeping is unclear

Already, exploitative institutions like circuses are closing, and the protests against zoos have been getting louder. Bullfighting and fox hunting are considered unethical and have mostly died out. More and more people are turning vegan, be it fo ethical reasons or environmental Perhaps we will turn to non-sentient beings, robots, for instance, to satisfy our innate desire for that intoxicating concoction of companionship and control

There is no point asking ourselves if we are using our pets “humanely”. Instead, we must ask if we can justify using them at all We need to redefine “animal rights” as animals’ right to not be the property of humans. I love my dog, but in a world of true equality, there would be no pets.

THE “I’M NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS” PHENOMENON: WHY?

If you scroll on any social media app for long enough, chances are you will encounter phrases such as: “pick me girl”, “sl*t-shaming” and the infamous “I’m not like other girls”.

While these behaviors are often frowned upon, the complex psychology behind it is rooted in both societal and internalized misogyny; what is this strange phenomenon really about?

To dig further into this issue, we first need to define what internalized misogyny is Internalized misogyny is the deeply ingrained belief that women are inferior to men, which manifests itself as harmful behaviours and ideologies in individuals The difference between normal misogyny and this, however, is that this phrase is typically used to refer to misogyny that women experience in regards to themselves Whilst this sounds like a weird form of self-sabotaging, it’s a common result of social brainwashing (which is often unconscious) and the inevitable sexism that comes with it can have long-lasting effects

Individuals should be able to express themselves however they like

This reaction against typically feminine interests and activities itself, whether it be fashion, makeup, or any trends, is not a recent occurrence; in fact, it has been around for decades in the form of “ grunge models”, “ greaser girls” and “biker girls”. However, with the rise of the internet and with more spotlight on this type of behaviour than ever before, this social phenomenon has been attracting a lot of attention lately Contributing factors include the popularity of “relatable” influencers who focused primarily on rebelling against the status quo of perfectionism, as well as the very ability to share interests openly on such platforms Whilst the former was originally a hint of fresh

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air in for content consumers, it quickly turned sour as many who adopted the carefree, casual and minimal-effort lifestyle these videos portrayed looked down on other women who had more “basic”, or traditionally feminine interests

Social media has also fuelled the individuality complex for many, especially young adults and teenagers, causing users to often act judgmentally or scorn at conventionally feminine activities By having the internet boost this innate desire to be unique and special, the resistance to conformity targeted itself towards womanhood This was caused by, and also contributes to, living in a patriarchal society; this resistance against this perceived femininity is unhealthy because it suggests that many consider the “majority” of girls or even the concept of femininity itself to be shallow, passive and vapid without any individuality

Being conditioned to regard “girly” things as dumb and silly and regurgitate sexist stereotypes (without even realizing) is often a process gone unnoticed, and if this skewed perception continues, to explore and embrace a feminine identity would become increasingly difficult for everyone Shopping to treat yourself, enjoying beauty nights and applying makeup are not shameful activities; rather, whether something is typically “girly” and feminine or not, individuals should be able to enjoy whatever they want and express themselves however they like I believe the next goal going forward is for people to be able to realize the self-denial that occurs as a result of this phenomenon and heal their relationship with femininity in order to explore their identities more freely

BLACKWATER HOUSE REPORT

After a long Easter break, Blackwater is ready to dive right back into the rhythm of school life!

Summer sports have now started and lots of the girls in the house are starting cricket In athletics Rosie Hill, Eliza Williams and Meg Lillicrap did especially well in hurdles, long jump and high jump with all three girls winning their category,

Lyra Ellwood was mentioned for CCF at the end of term service as she continues to lead the section with commitment Lyra Ellwood, Orla Boulter and Chloe Maidens were all invited to the formal officers and NCOs' dinner and had a great night.

The musical 'Heathers' was performed in the Birley Centre last term. Well done to our wonderful drama scholars Emma Marsh, Kirsty Williams and Eliza Jones for taking part Also well done to our dancers Sophie Benson, Lily Van Der Mer, Tilly Ward, Emily Veitch, Jemima Heath and Lucia Ridley for performing in the dance showcase

Year 11 and 13 girls have started to turn on revision mode as their GCSEs and A-levels are right around the corner, while the Year 12s have been writing and submitting Head of House and Prefect applications

Congratulations to Orla Boulter who was awarded the Simon Green Cup following a strong hockey term with an outstanding attitude and approach to 1st netball

By Lucia Ridley

CRAIG HOUSE REPORT

As the Summer Term gets underway there is lots to be excited about in Craig House At the end of last term, there was a flurry of house events, ranging from A Capella to house hockey In true Cronkite spirit, the participants put on a valiant display and they were unlucky not to have done better

The Craig A Capella team, led by Herbie Sleep, turned up in style as always to sing, and although the team didn’t end up as winners, they must surely be given the award for dress and flair.

Struan Dunlop and Alexander Bailey travelled to Westminster for the finals of the IEA Budget Challenge Their unique idea interested judges despite the top prize alluding them

International travellers Sebastian Isepp and Struan Dunlop flew to Nîmes in the south of France during the last week of term for an exchange with families where they experienced true French culture.

The Year 9s showed great sporting prowess in winning both house hockey and house water polo!

The 18th of April saw the return of all pupils to the College, following a well-deserved Easter break with Cronkite Alexander Bailey giving a reading in the opening assembly Following this, the boys headed to College Field to have their house photo taken (postponed from two terms ago) looking dapper as usual We look forward to the result.

Sadly, this will be Mr Holgate’s last term as Craig Housemaster before he moves on to take charge of Pennell We all hope he has a great last term here and wish him luck with his future endeavour Looking forward to this new term, we wish all Year 11 and 13 Cronkites well as they approach their public exams, which they will no doubt do well in!

Alex Bailey and Struan Dunlop

GONVILLE HOUSE REPORT

After a long and well-earned Easter break, the Gonvillians are ready and raring for the Summer Term. With Year 11s and 13s revising hard for their exams, to the many sports fixtures thrown in, the Gonvillians have certainly been busy .

In Year 9, Alex Champan continues to impress for the Harlequins U14 development squad with internal tournaments ahead. Lucas Gorril and Matt Geddes both represented Sussex at the end of last term at the English Schools Cross Country Nationals Lucas came 18th/327 in his age group and Matt came 25th/317. Harry Heming continues to impress in the first XI Cricket alongside Emmanuel Bawa and Finn McKeown.

Further congratulations go to Emmanuel who scored 114 runs against Hastings CC Will Daniels again continues his rugby in the Harlequins U17 squad. Over the break they faced Midlands West and came out comfortable victors, winning 47-14.

Tennis in Gonville remains ever prevalent. On Saturday 22nd April Nazarii Dmyterchuk (Y9), Daniel Li (Y10) and Ollie Bearcroft (Y11) competed in the Independent Schools Championships at U16 level. The boys were no match for the competition and ended up retaining the trophy with the College

Rohan Van De Ven

At the end of last term the College was lucky enough to see the Heathers showcase in the JWA Olly Du Feu and Henry Tang worked tirelessly throughout the Lent Term towards the production. Olly is now working hard for Macbeth which will be performed at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh later this summer term We wish all Gonvillians taking important exams this year the best of luck as they have been putting in valuable hours over the course of the holidays and in school.

NUGENT HOUSE REPORT

Georgia Hutcheon

After a rewarding Lent Term and long Easter break, Nugent House is ready to make the most of the sunshine and warmer weather afforded by the Summer Term.

Year 11 and 13 have spent the break revising for GCSE and A level exams but remain exited for the end of term, and those leaving at the end of the year are looking forward to new starts in universities or other sixth form colleges.

Over the Easter holidays, several girls found themselves enjoying school trips including the Textiles Exchange Program and the school ski trip.

In sport, we achieved 3rd place in the Inter House Sports cup, a feat not possible without the Yr 9 football team Yr Nine once again placed well in inter-house Netball coming 3rd, while Yr 10 placed 2nd

In creatives, Gabi Dixon received a Grade 5 Musical Theatre Award (High Merit), and Kate Lazarides received Creative Arts Half Colours Gold Arts Award pupils contributed to an exhibition in the Birley Centre that was highly praised

Finally, six Nugent girls competed in the house A Cappella competition, placing an honourable 3rd!!!

Recently, the whole house has had a lot of fun whilst mingling with other houses and year groups at the Boarders' Ball. For many year 13s this was a bitter-sweet final Boarders' Ball.

Nugent House looks forward to a new term filled with warm weather and walks along the beach

We wish all Yr 11s and Yr 13s good luck in their public exams and hope that they can achieve the grades they want

PENNELL HOUSE REPORT

Pennell boys are thriving after a relaxed Easter break.

But before the Easter Break calmed down the house, the Pennell boys showed great competitive spirit in academics and cocurricular activities , with many of the boys receiving colours prior to the Easter break.

In house sports, Pennell showed great effort in hockey and water polo, where we won bronze!

Pennell made its big comeback in house chess this year after being unsuccessful in last year's tournament

Tom D. Müller-Broich

In the final against Wargrave, Pieter and Cedric played well and quickly ended their games but Victor had a strong enemy on the other side of the board and, after a vigorous game, was closely defeated which ended the game with a 2-1 win, making Pennell House Chess Champions 2022/2023 Congratulations to our chess squad!

The Boarders' Ball was a lovely experience for everyone in Pennell, who all dressed up very smartly to enjoy the food while meeting other boarders. We all had great fun swinging the dancing leg to the band afterwards

After a strong warm-up in the pool phase, Victor S, Pieter H and Cedric L became victorious in a 3-0 against Gonville, followed by a 2-1 against Reeves, led by a breathtaking game played by Victor against a Reeves top player

POWELL HOUSE REPORT

By Elliot Wilson

Following the well-earned Easter break, Powell boys are looking forward to the term ahead.

The Year 11s and 13s have been working very hard over the holiday period and are continuing to do so at school for the upcoming GCSE and A-level exams they will be sitting later this term

Three of our Sixth Form boys, Alex Davies, Chris Johnson-Bird and Elliot Wilson travelled to Nïmes in the south for France at the beginning of the Easter holidays, on a French exchange trip. They all thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it was a great way to practise their French!

Towards the end of last term the senior boys water polo team managed to make its way to the final, sadly narrowly loosing to Gonville

House A Capella was a great success last term for the boys involved, and we were extremely well led by Ben Young and Mathew Wakefield

SCHOOL HOUSE REPORT

Megan Moffat

School House girls are back from the Easter break and are ready to smash this final term! We finished the previous term on a high with winning the Sports Cup (!) and lots of girls receiving commendations in the end of term assembly.

Some special mentions for full colours:

Fiona Swann and Rosa Beazleigh (Fives)

Caitlin Milborne and Megan Moffat (Netball)

Sassy Garrad (Photography)

Abi Perry (Gold DofE)

Year 11s and Year 13s are busy studying for their exams that are coming up... Fingers crossed for all the girls I'm confident that all their hard work will pay off We are all also looking forward to some warmer weather and some strolls on the seafront

This past weekend all School House girls celebrated the Boarders' Ball - a bittersweet one for the Year 13s as it is their last! We had a glam salon open on the Friday night ahead of the ball on Saturday for nail painting and face masks!

The whole house looked stunning and enjoyed a fun-packed evening with a delicious 3-course meal and some dancing with music played by the Big Kahunas

WARGRAVE HOUSE REPORT

Summer Term 2023 started with a bang with the wonderful annual Boarders' Ball It all kicked off with some drinks in house and some rather amusing attempts to tie bowties and attach cufflinks Finally, the smartly dressed Wargravians made their way to the dining hall Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the glamorous atmosphere and feasted on a scrumptious three-course meal

Zach Howard

The first Wednesday back saw the cadets from Company A attesting their passing out parade to mark the completion of the CFIT course. All cadets were presented with certificates in the presence of the Headmaster and the Contingent Commander

Finally, Year 11 and Year 13 have been starting their GCSE and A level exam preparation. Both year groups have been

The Summer Term is host to of sports and activities to ch have had the cricket team le with a huge 9-wicket win ag CC as well as a 5-wicket win Edward's Witley in the natio first round Wargrave pupils supported these wins includ Cooper, Jack Grieg, Aditya K Pollington, Felix Mann and H

In tennis so far this term, the team, including Wargrave’s B Haycock, defended their Ind Schools County boys' title, w team, captained by Luca Du very close second There hav successes in golf, athletics a Although not all fixtures have been played in stunning sunshine, the weather finally starting to warm up, with only a few wet patches here and there.

WATT HOUSE REPORT

Following a well-deserved Easter holiday, Watt have delved straight back into the school life and are ready for the business of the summer term...

With the end of the year in sight, our Year 11s and 13s are getting stuck into revision, whilst our Year 12s are hurrying to apply for the roles of prefects and peer listeners The big question is: who will be our new Head of House?

Watt girls revealed their skills in the pool after winning their match against Blackwater to become the water polo champions! A big thanks is owed to Missy Richardson for organising the team.

Callie Gent

Watt wowed the school yet again with our talented singers in the House Acapella, with a perfect performance of ‘The Sound of Silence’ by Simon & Garfunkel leading us to victory The pressure is on to retain the crown next year!

Millie Cranston put together an incredible performance of Heathers for her Gold Arts Award and it was enjoyed by parents and teachers in the JWA - a raging success to say the least! A big well done to Leticia Nare, Katie Hillier, Ruby Mills Kennelly, Sophia Marshall and Mishel Fooks for their excellent performances as well.

Alice Younger has continued to amaze with her musical achievements as she performed in London over the Easter holiday for the National Youth Orchestra.

CLASSIC SCONES

Sophie Stevens

Ingredients:

350g self -raising flour

1tsp baking powder

85g butter

3tbs caster sugar

175ml milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

squeeze of lemon juice beaten egg, to glaze jam and clotted cream, to serve

Method:

1Heat the oven to 200 c fan Tip the self raising flour into a large bowl with 1/4 tsp salt and the baking powder, then mix.

5 Scatter some flour onto the work surface and tip the dough out. Dredge the dough and your hands with a little more flour, then fold the dough over two or three times until it's a little smoother. Pat into a round about 4 cm deep Take a knife and dip it into some flour. Cut the dough into four parts and smooth the edges until you have between four to six scones.

6. Brush the tops with some beaten egg, then carefully arrange the scones on the hot baking tray. Bake for ten mins until risen and golden on the top Eat just warm or cold on the day of baking, generously topped with jam and clotted cream If freezing, freeze once fully cooled To defrost, put in a low oven for a few minutes to refresh.

2 Add the butter, then rub it in with your fingers until the mix looks like fine crumbs. Stir in the caster sugar

3 Put the milk into a jug and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds until warm, but not hot Add the vanilla extract and a squeeze of lemon juice, then set aside for a moment

4 Put a baking tray in the oven Make a well in the dry mix, then add the liquid and combine it quickly with a cutlery knife

VICTORIA SPONGE

Sophie Stevens

Ingredients:

200g caster sugar

200g softened butter

4 eggs, beaten

200g self-raising flour

1 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp milk

For the filling:

100g butter, softened

140g icing sugar, sifted

drop of vanilla extract

half of a 340g jar strawberry jam

icing sugar, to decorate

Method:

1Heat oven to 170C fan Butter two 20cm sandwich tins and line with non-stick baking paper

4 Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and the cake springs back when pressed.

5 Turn onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely.

6. To make the filling, beat the 100g softened butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually beat in 140g sifted icing sugar and a drop of vanilla extract.

7. Spread the buttercream over the bottom of one of the sponges Top it with 170g strawberry jam and sandwich the second sponge on top

8. Dust with a little icing sugar before serving Keep in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.

2. In a large bowl, beat 200g caster sugar, 200g softened butter, 4 beaten eggs, 200g self raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 tbsp milk together until you have a smooth soft batter

3 Divide the mixture between the tins Smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon

BRITAIN QUIZ

1.The sport people watch the most in Britain is:

A cricket B football C tennis D rugby

2. What is the traditional sunday lunch?

A. fried eggs and bacon B. roast dinner C. fish and chips D a Cornish pasty

3. What is the name of the highest mountain in Britain?

A Snowdon B Scafell Pike c Ben Nevis

4. The Capital of Northern Ireland is:

A. Cardiff B. Dublin C. Belfast D. Edinburgh

5. How many countries are in the UK?

A.1 B. 5 C.4 D. 2

6. What is the second largest city in the UK?

A. Birmingham B. Cardiff C. Plymouth D. Brighton

7. Which country in Britain has road signs written in two languages?

A Wales B England C Scotland

8. Who is the Patron Saint of England?

A St David B St George C St Patrick D St Andrew

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9. Where are the crown jewels kept?

A. Buckingham Palace B. The Tower Of London C Westminster Abbey D Big Ben

10. Which well-known figure was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?

A Charles Dickens B Princess Diana C William Shakespeare D Winston Churchill

Grace King

(April 20th- May 20th) Aquarius (Jan 20th - Feb 18th)

Start making those plans you have been procrastinating about

Pisces (Feb 19th- March20th)

Tell them what you have been wanting to say

(March 21st- April 19th)

Someone or something new is coming into your life

Give yourself the opportunity to relax

Gemini

Cancer

Look forward to success; your hard work is paying off

(July 23rd - Aug 22nd)

Change is coming. Take new opportunities that come your way

(Aug 23rd - Sep 22nd)

Push yourself out of your comfort zone and try something new

Libra

Summer 1 Edition | 2023 INTERACTIVE

Be patient. Love could be coming your way soon

Scorpio

Start looking for the small things that bring you joy everyday

Sagittarius

Spend more time doing the things you enjoy

(Dec 22nd - Jan 19th

Life might feel uncertain now but things will become clear soon