Music is all around us. It comes in every form, in every language, from everywhere. It's one of the most versatile and varied forms of expression to exist. But where did music come from? The simple answer is that music, or a primitive version of music, has always existed. But the music we know today …
Year 11 Writer Claire McLeod presents the first three chapters of her long-awaited novel…
The following three chapters of text come from a fantasy/dystopian novel that Claire McLeod in Year 11 is busy writing, and has written for most of the last calendar year. Enjoy. Chapter x Alex woke up and groaned. When you get a knock on the door at 2am in the morning, it almost certainly …
The Complete History of YouTube Boxing
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 …
Brooklyn 99 Review: Doughnuts and Bad Guys and how not to view your local police officers…
Many see the Brooklyn 99 series as “that one Andy Samburg cop comedy”; however, it's so much more than that. You may be thinking that this series is far too long winded to be interesting and comedic although having taken the time to watch it, I can assure you that it only gets better. With …
La La Land Review: This star-studded spectacle will leave you soaring
Fans of song, dance and Hollywood’s Golden Age are sure to fall in love with ‘La La Land’. Taking inspiration from classics such as ‘Casablanca’ and ‘Rebel Without A Cause’, this film is a modern-day celebration of dreams. Exploring the treacherous worlds of acting and love, Damien Chazelle’s latest spectacle is one you can’t afford …
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Pride and Prejudice: a review. It is a truth universally acknowledged (that this book is great).
Over the last year, I have read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice an obscene amount of times. Without a doubt, it is my favourite literary classic of all time; I fell ardently in love with it as soon as I picked it up for it’s modern, fresh feel, sublime characterisation and delightful interpretation of …
Immerse Yourself in the Wonder of Thai Food
My passion for cooking has led me to take a particular interest in Asian food, as well as national dishes from across the world. On my Instagram account focusing on food (@myfoodeducation), I recently cooked a massively popular dish from Thailand, so popular in fact that it is often described as Thailand’s national dish, …
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Flying High: The story of young entrepreneur Sophie Mattoli…
Most students in school are happy to go about the business of attending school, completing homework to the best of their ability, and indulging in the odd hobby or two out of school - air cadets, cycling, or football. Not so, for Sophie Mattoli in Year 10 at SVC. She has her sights set on …
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The Humble Allotment: Making a Meal of it…
Once the domain of the middle-aged man in green wellington boots, smoking a woodbine, and brandishing a tartan thermos flask, the humble allotment has a burgeoning population of young enthusiasts across the UK, tempted by the range of benefits that local organic produce can bring to your body and mind. Currently, there are approximately 300,000 …
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The Christmas Tree
The loft rests quiet and still in the night. Boxes lay hushed and hidden out of sight. Decorations sit, itching to return. Patience is needed, waiting must be learned. Summer rolls on slowly, bit by bit. Ornaments become bored as they sit. Dreaming of music and candles and bells, They are craving those distinct …


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