6/7
‘6 7’ is a really popular meme at the moment, which is hated and loved by lots of people around the world. Schools have started banning it and even UK PM Kier Starmer got given detention for saying ’67’ during a recent school visit. It was awarded 2025 word of Continue Reading
Australia Bans Social Media for Teens
Australia have now put in a ban that will be in place from the 10th of December 2025, social media companies will have to take “reasonable steps” to ensure that under-16s in Australia cannot set up accounts on their platforms and that existing accounts are deactivated or removed. A study Continue Reading
Russia & Ukraine – A Decade of Destruction
In January 2022, The Lavada Centre, a Russian independent, non-governmental polling and sociological research organisation, found that 65% approved of Putin personally, and 71% who approved of the Russian president in February 2022 (shortly before the Russian invasion of Ukraine). For over a decade, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been alarming citizens Continue Reading
Films: Objective/subjective meanings.
“Cinema doesn’t just entertain: It remembers for us. It mourns, it celebrates, it connects”, states the popular Instagram channel FilmCreatorCollabs. Emotion in films creates a deep and meaningful connection between the audience and the story. Producers incorporate these and enhance them on the silver screen, portraying films as relatable and Continue Reading
Extinction – The Red List
The ICUN (International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species) founded in 1964 explains that more than 172,600 species are listed as endangered and can be found on their Red List, as of 2024. We explore how climate change and humans have impacted this number. Endangered animals Continue Reading
Concentration Crisis
Advancements in technology have improved cinematography, with better visual effects and audio experiences, so it’s only natural to be engrossed with new films coming out – so why aren’t we? Although there’s a “lack of long-term studies”, King’s College London states “our ability to concentrate has worsened”. Evidence suggests our concentration levels Continue Reading
Superman – Film Review
4 out of 5 stars Superman starring David Corenswet is directed and written by James Gunn who has previously directed other superhero themed films including Suicide Squad and the Guardians of the Galaxy series of films. This film is the first time David Corenswet has played a Super hero having Continue Reading
Lancaster – Flyover
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). In commemoration of this event, Boston High School in Lincolnshire was fortunate enough to secure a flyover of one of the only two remaining Lancaster Bombers, one of the most famous RAF heavy bomber planes of World Continue Reading
The Impact of War
War is a devastating event for everyone, whether it is returning soldiers or civilians. Everyone knows and mourns the physical impacts; collapsed buildings, malnourished people and lost lives. Yet there’s the psychological effect that not many seem to discuss: how did individuals cope post-war and what mental toll did the Continue Reading
WAAF: The Women of the War
Image: IWM (CH 14211) With the 80th anniversary of VE day just around the corner, a quick dive in BHS’s school archives brought up some old school magazines. One of which has an article about the departure of one of their staff members to join the WAAF. The article explains Continue Reading