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

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

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.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

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.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Serendipity

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

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

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.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

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.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

Farewell, Ms Lubna Choudhury

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

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

The Box

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

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

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.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

EXO Baekhyun's Hello, World is one of his best releases to date

The main vocalist of EXO, renowned for his belts and runs, has made it clear yet again that he's truly an artist to be celebrated.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

My love is lost, and I don’t want it anymore

Every time I enter it, this building carves out a tiny piece of my heart, leaving behind the sharp tang of hospital bleach and lemon-scented air freshener in its place.