How relevant is economics during a pandemic and in what way might economists make things better? By Josh Wells In the following blog, I will discuss why economics should be a key focus during a pandemic, and how economists may mitigate the impacts. To begin with I will split my essay into sections which […]
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The Abortion Debate by Ciaran Dolby
The Arguments of abortion. The topic of ‘Pro-Life’ versus ‘Pro-Choice’ has been one of the most pressing questions in the modern world, it regards human rights, socio-economic backgrounds and the woke world we live in. Abortion is defined as the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy. This means the destruction of an embryo, foetus or […]
Thomas Needham explains how the sky is no longer the limit.
The sky is no longer the limit: Future of air power. Airpower consists of the application of military aviation, military strategy and strategic theory to the realm of aerial warfare and close air support. From Spitfires and the battle of Britain to 5th generation F35’s airpower has remained at the heart of any major conflict […]
Why a Capitalist economy is a better economy. By Ciaran Dolby
Why a Capitalist economy is a better economy. The economic system of free market capitalism, a theory traced back to the 18th century economist Adam Smith, is the only way for a nation to move forward – economically and politically. It’s the idea that trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit rather […]
Sean blogs a New Year Poem
New Year Poem By Sean Jennings – Y8 The soft snow melts under foot A major transition takes place The sun shines through the parting clouds Comes a new year to embrace The birds start to spread their wings And dart across the skies While soft crunches in the snow are heard As animals open their eyes The trees […]
Rory blogs his poem: 2021 – A fresh start
2021 – A fresh new start By Rory Cullen – Y8 C for close contacts of COVID 19, O is for Outbreak, because that’s what we’ve seen, V is for virus, a tiny living thing, I for immunity, which 2021 will bring, D for disease, no more ‘19’ for us, We’ve all had enough, […]
Rufus Bennett writes a poem about 2020 and 2021!
2021 Poem By Rufus Bennett – Y8 2020 was a miserable year, Controlled by a pandemic that goes by the name of a beer. Lockdown here, lockdown there, It really was a year we could not bear. Conflict over Biden or Trump, It got me in a bit of a grump. Despite all of […]
How does article two and nine of the Human Rights Act and its legality effect your everyday life? Asks Ciaran Dolby.
How does article two and nine of the Human Rights Act and its legality effect your everyday life? Asks Ciaran Dolby. Laws have a daily impact on our lives, whether they relate to social services, education, housing, nutrition, food safety, consumer rights or the environment. Whether you’re a single mother listed for new council housing […]
Are we safe from the government? Asks Ciaran Dolby
Are we safe from the government? Asks Ciaran Dolby Do you walk about you day to day life feeling safe and protected by our government, knowing their ‘fixed’ laws that are in place to create a modern democratic society. But how secure are these laws that protect us and create our society? To understand […]
Should we prioritize exploring the ocean over space exploration? Asks Ciaran Dolby
Should we prioritize exploring ocean over space exploration? Asks Ciaran Dolby. The question of space exploration versus ocean exploration is debated everywhere, and which we should prioritize more is a question everyone should be asking themselves. To understand which we should prioritize more, we should understand what we’ve learnt from both these areas of […]