As we all know, revising for tests can be distracting, tiring and annoying. Yet, research shows that in the end it’s worth it and that it’s essential for any test. So sit back and read on, as we find the best ways to make your revision effective. Here at ‘The View’ we decided to ask […]
Recently the library held an event that celebrated the world of Harry Potter. In the library, there are lots of events that take place that you can get involved in and the Harry Potter event is just one example of the amazing experiences on offer. The librarians celebrated Harry Potter for a fortnight. Everyone was […]
In the words of Goldilocks: this article is ‘just right’ Glass slippers, impossibly long hair and spindle wheels that put you to sleep: all elements of a fairy tale, and as I would argue, one of the most powerful forms of literature across the globe. I wrote this article in order to explore and share […]
“Appalling agenda, encouraging the teaching of homosexuality in schools, and all the rest of it” -Boris Johnson, spectator magazine, 2000. This viewpoint may seem shocking, but it has often been remarked by homophobes, in an attempt to combat what they see as ‘dangerous PC culture’, that the emergence of an LGBT lifestyle originated in modern […]
Is being Vegan as green as it seems? Or is it creating even more of an impact on the world around us? Join the journey, as I discover the best diet option for you and the planet. January or Veganuary? Being Vegan is best for the planet right? That’s the message we seem to hearing […]
Parasocial relationships are defined as being in ‘a one-sided relationship that a media user engages in with a media persona’. A parasocial relationship could be something as simple as thinking that a certain social media influencer could hypothetically be a good friend, to believing that you are in an actual relationship (whether this be platonic […]
One of the extra-curricular clubs taking place on Fridays, is Mindfulness. In the Turret Library, every week A, Year 7 girls do an assortment of relaxing and calming activities such as painting, colouring and making friendship bracelets! Girls look at de-stressing techniques and how to practise mindfulness at home. Every other week, detailed ideas and […]
