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Procrastination can be viewed as a hesitation between intention and action. Productivity can be viewed as the completion of tasks in an efficient manner. With the school year now in full swing, it’s clear (to many of us) that the honeymoon period of reintegration back into school life is starting to wear off. As spurts …
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 …
Astrology is defined as “The study of movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.” Believe it or not, there is more to astrology than meets the eye. For as long as I can remember, I would flip mindlessly to the back of the …
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It's been a while since Marvel’s epic finale was released, so this article is long overdue. So here it is: the Endgame review. WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD! First of all, this movie was great, as most of my fellow Marvel fans will agree. It featured appearances of many of our favourite heroes and heroines, brought …
Earlier this year, Georgina Melia, a past student of Soham Village College, set up a creative writing competition in which student had to meet the following brief: Time- Write a short story or poem set in a different era. This could be the past or what you imagine the future to be… It could be from …
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Earlier this year, Georgina Melia, a past student of Soham Village College, set up a creative writing competition in which students had to meet the following brief: Time - Write a short story or poem set in a different era. This could be the past or what you imagine the future to be… It could be from …
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Keeping to the shadows of the tall characterless buildings, I cautiously make my way home; way past curfew. I try to be light on my feet, so footsteps don't echo off of the concrete walls. I dare not breathe, and can feel the beat of my heart pounding in my head. The streets are deserted, …
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini While it may not be as well known as the author’s debut novel, The Kite Runner, I think my first recommendation deserves just as much praise and admiration. Centred around two very different women (Laila and Mariam), we are taken on a journey which spans the length of …
International Citizen Service (ICS) provides overseas volunteer placements for 18-25 year olds. It is a direct way to make a difference to the lives of others. My decision to join ICS was fuelled by a desire for something different. Realising that my career goals were all around charity and voluntary work, ICS seemed to be …
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