rising stars

An unforgettable journey of learning, friendship and self-discovery

Recently, during our last summer break, I had an opportunity to embark on a ten-day school trip to the USA. With a few other students and teachers from my school, we went on an adventure to three of the most iconic cities in the USA: San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.

The marvellous lives of child actors

The young people who, with aspirations simmering in their hearts, strive to one day be stars in their own right.

Serendipity

Wake me up every morning as dawn becomes a new day.

A trip to the Midwest

From June 9 to June 22, I had the privilege to be a participant of a creative writing and cultural exchange programme called “Between the Lines (BTL): Peace and the Writing Experience” at the University of Iowa.

Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously

At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.

Farewell, Ms Lubna Choudhury

A collective loss is felt all over the entire education community with Ms Choudhury's passing on October 7, 2024.

The Box

She frantically whisper-screamed at him, “Stop yelling! And this is serious Fayaz, we need to find that box.

Ping-pong diplomacy: Explained

The power of sports to unite people all over the world, regardless of their differences, is well-known to most. Lesser known, however, is the fact that it was also once used to bring two bitterly opposed nations together, changing the course of world history forever.

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Fathers and Daughters and Unmailed Letters

Perhaps father was never taught to love.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

My Home

The trust you gain takes time. 

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

The benefits of positive self-talk

Occasionally changing one’s perspective of things can also do the trick.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

How to avoid getting distracted while studying

Here are a few things you can do to avoid getting distracted while studying.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Five amazing board and card games worth checking out

Here are five amazing board and card games that are worth checking out.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Settling the debate

The team from Bangladesh broke third, right after India and the USA.

August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

Reintroducing TMNT to a new generation

Mutant Mayhem follows the titular turtle brothers as they attempt to find ways to be accepted by the human world while encountering other mutants on their journey.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

A Silent Triumph: The Story of Clara Woods

Clara Woods is a seventeen-year-old artist and model.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Hosting Pokémon battles with your friends

These online Pokémon games have grown into immersive experiences for an individual to dive into

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Intrusive

Memories melting together, shattering to shreds