The US presidential election 2020 The US elections are very different from the ones in the UK, in this blog I will be giving an understanding on how these elections work, but also suggesting how factors such as pandemics are disrupting campaigning and how this vast interrupt could have a knock on effect in November. […]
Month: June 2020
Jai Venugopalj the new Blog Prefect introduces himself
Introductory Blog Hello everyone! Hope you are all well during quarantine and are making the most of this time! As a Blog Prefect my main goal is to help showcase everyone’s interests’ and views and also to get as many people involved in it as possible. What a great time to start now, considering […]
Year 7 Anna Lefley thanks NHS workers
Dear all NHS workers, I am writing to you to show my gratitude to all you great people who are risking their lives to look after the people of the UK, regarding the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic – the invaluable workers of the NHS. You work tirelessly day and night for the national safety and well-being of our country. You put your lives on the line and are […]
Poppy Fleming discusses HeLa Cells
HeLa Cells HeLa is an immortal human cell line which is used for scientific research. It is the oldest and most used of its kind, originating from cervical cancer cells taken in 1951 from Henrietta Lacks, who died just eight months after her malignant tumour was removed without her permission, but little did she […]
Lizzie Clark discusses The Importance and Relevance of Jazz Music in Today’s Society
The Importance and Relevance of Jazz Music in Today’s Society From humble beginnings in New Orleans, jazz music has never ceased to capture the imagination of numerous groups of people around the world. From Miles Davis to Stan Getz, the world of jazz has evolved hugely from its origins in 19th and 20th century […]
What are the links between crime and terrorism asks Emily Doe
What are the links between crime and terrorism? Although criminals and terrorists are two very different groups, there are also very strong links between them both. The definition of terrorism is- violence against civilians or non-combatants for political or social goals through the intimidation of an audience beyond immediate victims. Terrorist groups are normally based […]
What Is the Effect Of COVID-19 On Human Rights? By Olivia Cross
What Is the Effect Of COVID-19 On Human Rights? The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) was adopted by the United Nations General assembly in 1966 and came into force in 1976 when it was approved by the United Kingdom. The rights contained in the Covenant apply to every person regardless of religion, […]
Olga Kryl’s message to a Year 8 girl entering Year 9 in September:
My message to a Year 8 girl entering Year 9 in September: Dear future Y9 student, I know it must feel exciting and hectic entering a new year. As you probably have so many unresolved questions pestering your mind. It feels unrealistic knowing that you are another year closer to the GCSEs, and terrifying at […]
Mia Taylor explaining Georg Cantor and Infinity
Georg Cantor and Infinity Georg Cantor was a German mathematician who was most famous for the creation of set theory. He was born 3rd March 1845 in Saint Petersburg where he lived until his family moved to Germany in 1856. He studied in Germany and attended the University of Berlin where he studied physics, mathematics […]