Sixth Form Mock Election
The United Kingdom will witness a landmark general election, with significant shifts in the political landscape that could reshape the nation’s future. Our post Covid society has experienced high levels of political apathy, as people feel that no political party will be able to lead the country. The two main parties are the […]
The Smaller Side
The Great Debate There is no doubt that, at some point in your life, you have heard the number of planets in our solar system discussed. You may have heard people say that there are eight planets, and some people may have said nine. This debate begins with a special kind of planet – a […]
Sustainable food: is it possible?
As I have been learning in Food Technology, throwing away food is very unsustainable. There are a lot of safety measures to make sure we can keep the following foods less impactful and to make them more sustainable for the environment we live in. In this article, we will as a society learn about the […]
The English language can be dangerous in the wrong hands
The English Language is an extremely damaging and misleading device that many people use in ways that can be detrimental to the public, mainly in subtle ways that some of us may not even notice. The misuse of the English Language is seen every day in politicians’ usage of speech. It is common knowledge […]
Breaking News: Journalism Students Ace Live Simulation Event!
Last Friday, our school’s journalism students swapped their pens for pizzas and notebooks for nibbles in an exhilarating live ‘breaking news’ simulation event. The event, masterfully orchestrated by The School of Journalism’s lecturer, Ms. Dyer, offered students a chance to step into the fast-paced world of real-time news reporting. The evening kicked off with a […]
Hike to the Pike
On a grey Wednesday morning, I joined my fellow students and teachers from Bolton School for our charity walk to Rivington Pike. The 20-kilometre round trip had a particularly special purpose: raising funds to build a school in Malawi. We set off early, from by form, the overcast skies and steady drizzle only slightly dampening […]
“I was forced to take matters into my own hands.” Exploring the dangers of DIY dentistry.
There has been an alarming increase in DIY dental procedures amongst the population, with parents taking matters into their own hands – by carrying out dangerous dental procedures at home. There are many potential factors for the increase in DIY dental procedures, namely being the increased advocation of “simple at home procedures” on social media […]