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The idea of self-lacing shoes was first imagined in 1989 when Back to the Future Part II was released and in the movie, Marty Mcfly (played by Michael J. Fox) wore a pair of self-lacing Nike shoes when travelling forward in time to October 21st 2015. The shoes, dubbed Nike Mags, were designed by …
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On Friday 13th March for Sports Relief, you may see one of your English teachers marching around in a white outfit with a black belt around her waist. Some of you may give me a double-take, some of you may roll your eyes and snigger and some of you may ask me, ‘Miss, why are …
Introducing 4 key benefits of swimming: Exercise is a staple of a healthy lifestyle; it burns calories and is an excellent way of keeping fit. But why should swimming stand out from the large choice of cardiovascular workouts available to us all? As a swimmer myself, there’s no question as to what sport is the …
Social media influencers from YouTube taking part in professional fights is certainly a new concept, but not something to be belittled. With millions of pay-per-view purchases and arenas in London, Manchester, Los Angeles and Miami being sold out, these incredible events are global sensations. The most recent fights have even been featured on Sky Sports …
Coming into year 10, there was a new opportunity for us: Sports Leaders. When I first saw this, I signed up, knowing that it would be the type of activity and leadership I would be interested in. The course runs alongside core PE lessons, and you learn lots of skills throughout the year in order …
As a prolific runner, Parkrun often features in my Saturday mornings, and in thousands of others’ around the UK alone. As its name suggests, Parkrun is a run in a park - yet it is so much more. With over 600 parkruns in the UK, and over 1500 worldwide, there is an overwhelming multitude of …
Need more on your personal statement? CV not looking so hot? Well allow me to suggest boxing to help knock out the competition. From my own experience I can say that employers do see value in candidates with a history of boxing. This is due to the discipline and commitment needed in order to perform …
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On the cold but sunny morning of Monday the first of October, thirteen girls woke up, determined and thirsty for victory. In the past, having only had a team of barely eleven players, our hockey team this year was stronger than ever; featuring thirteen eager players - two from Year Ten and the rest from …
The annual SVC musical again took place at the end of January, this year showcasing ‘High School Musical’. The childhood favourite portrayed by SVC students was a showstopper; most of the nights sold out, with all the seats filled. Mr K even mentioned that it was ‘the best school production he had ever seen’, and …
The same question is posed every year: what is world book day? What is its purpose? Is it just celebrating books? Back for the 21st year, marked in more than 100 countries, World Book Day is more than just about books: it is an essential opportunity for children at primary and secondary school to engage …
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