Future of the Past – Rhubarb Theatre
Rhubarb Theatre visited Boston High School as part of the Future of the Past Project (FOTP) which uses the arts to brig heritage and stories to life in creative ways. This project has been made possible with funding through the Heritage Lottery. Our newsroom team were on hand to find Continue Reading
Boston Brilliance – Claire Foster Interview
Students from Boston High School recently visited Boston College to interview Principal & CEO Claire Foster to find out more about the upcoming and exciting Boston Brilliance Event on 14 February 2025 Watch to find out more:
Strictest Schools in the UK
Strict schools are known for their rigid rules, structured routines, and high behaviour and academic performance expectations. Advocates argue that such environments foster discipline, accountability, and essential life skills, while critics warn of potential downsides like stress and stifled creativity. This article explores the characteristics of the strictest schools in Continue Reading
SELCP – Council Partnerships
SELCP is a partnership between East Lindsay, South Holland and Boston councils. Though it is wonderful that they are bringing these communities together, what does this mean for the future of Lincolnshire? SELCP’s aims are to improve their communities, for example in 2022 Boston was voted the “most unhappiest place Continue Reading
Short Summer?
As mentioned in The Sun, Rishi Sunak and the Welsh government have proposed to shorten the summer holidays to 5 weeks. However, they have stated that ‘there would be no change in the total number of weeks of holiday’, as they plan to add that extra week to the October Continue Reading
Homework Hell
Over the last century, the amount of time that children spend on homework has greatly increased. Girls tendto spend more time on mathematics homework than boys. Girls are more likely to successfully manage both their tasks and emotions around schoolwork and were more likely to finish homework.So why do girls Continue Reading
Exam stress
As mock exams have recently finished, many students have had difficulty dealing with the stress caused by the revision and the pressure. To prepare for major exams, these exams are required for pupils, yet many need help to cope. However, is all stress negative? Studies show that stress can, to Continue Reading
Ofsted: The Impact on Teachers
YouGov released a new set of data in which Ofsted’s impact on teachers has been revealed. From a recent survey 90% of teachers have an unfavourable view of Ofsted – YouGov. They have backed this up by producing this graph: A Head of Department at a school said that, “It Continue Reading
Nitazenes: Easy fun but easier death
Drugs have been sold on the street for decades but how do these drugs hurt and affect your life? Nitazenes is the latest drug causing serious injures to people. First cases were found in 2021 when an 18-year-old girl was treated for a non-fatal overdose. Deaths from Nitazenes in the Continue Reading
School Rules? To Go Or Not To Go
We all know how school rules are there for pupils’ safety, but are these rules getting out of hand? A school in Wiltshire has a rule where their students can’t go to the toilets during lessons. The rooms are locked during lessons so only people with medical issues/passes can go. Continue Reading