Dad’s Army Returns
With the upcoming VE (Victory in Europe) Day 80th anniversary celebrations across the UK, the BBC is reviving the time old classic comedy series “Dads Army” on BBC one and iPlayer. However, the real Dad’s Army was more than the laughs and good times portrayed in the show. The Home Continue Reading
Counting the Cost of WW2
It is agreed that millions of people died during World War II, however official statistics vary on an actual figure, we will look at how these accounts differ and why that should be. According to Britannica.com “35 million to 60 million” deaths during WWII whereas Lumen Learning explains that the Continue Reading
The Beginning of the End of WWII
World war two was ‘the biggest and deadliest war in history’ which resulted in over 50 million military and civilian lives lost. Men, women and children. So how did the death of one man end it all? Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazis and ex-dictator of Germany, committed suicide by gunshot on the Continue Reading
How was the Middle East divided at the beginning of the 20th century?
According to the YouTube channel Extra History, in 1914, the Ottoman Empire controlled the Middle East; the map illustrates who held power over various parts of the region. The Ottoman government had direct control of Jerusalem. Despite the region being predominantly governed by specific groups residing in major cities, such Continue Reading
Is TikTok reviving or diluting classic literature?
In a modern-day society, social media is arguably the most influential phenomenon that decides what is trendy and what is not, but for younger generations, TikTok is easily considered the most popular app with 1,925 billion users globally. TikTok allows for multiple interests to be shared with the use of Continue Reading
Strict Parents VS Leniant Parent
Parenting shapes a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. While strict parents enforce discipline and high expectations, lenient parents offer a more relaxed and open-minded. The debate over which approach is better has impacted the world of Parenthood. This article shows the outcomes of each parenting method and concludes by Continue Reading
‘They not like us’: Symbolism and black history in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance
The Super Bowl is a significant sporting event in America. It is the final game of the United States National Football League. The winning team determines the season’s champion and is crowned the ‘World Champions’. During the Super Bowl, there is a tradition of an entertainment performance midway through the Continue Reading
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:
Storytellers: Guildhall Zest
Young people from across Boston visited the Guildhall to witness the unveiling of flags carrying their ambitions and statements about the future they want to see following work with Zest Theatre – we sent a team of journalists from Boston High School to find out more!