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 […]
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 […]
Easter, a widely celebrated occasion, holds deeper significance than just colourful eggs and sweets. This article delves into the roots of Easter and its associated customs to unveil why and how we celebrate this holiday. The Story of Easter Easter is the most important Christian festival that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Who is Jesus? […]
It’s fair to say, there is little doubt that the beauty standards of social media are becoming more and more apparent in the real world. As we look around there seems to be a greater influence of ideas like fitness or youth amongst both younger and older generations. However, a contemporary issue which seems to […]
There are around 86 out of 195 countries in the world that have English as their official first or second language. It is common for nearly every country we visit to hear it spoken by at least one person. Some, additionally, have their native language translated into English on signs for shops or roads. So, […]
I’m sure many of us would assume that one’s poor oral health would be a result of their irregular brushing habits, a possible sweet tooth, or, perhaps, problems that result from smoking or alcohol consumption in adults. We know that the drinking of alcohol during pregnancy is known to hinder a baby’s brain development and […]
1.What is the name of the meteor shower that occurs annually in late April/early May? A) Lyrids B) Perseids C) Geminids D) Leonids 2.Which famous civil rights leader was born on 19 May 1925? A) Martin Luther King Jr. B) Malcolm X C) Nelson Mandela D) Mahatma Gandhi 3.What is the name of the traditional […]
I’m sure you’ve heard talk about ‘ the cost of living’ or ‘high levels of inflation’ at least once in the last month or so, be that by your parents, classmates at school or on the evening news, but do you know what this actually means and how it will affect us all in […]
