There was no shortage of sport in Term 2 at William Clarke. This term was highlighted by the Grade of Origin series, in which the Year 12’s won the series and claimed the inaugural Grade of Origin shield. Year 12 dominated the first game in week 3, beating the Year 11 team by 21 points in a thrilling game of netball. In week 5, the Year 12's took on the Year 11s again, looking to close out the series in a game of touch football. Both teams put on a gritty performance, with moments of excellence displayed throughout the match, but ultimately, the Year 11’s walked away with the win. This sent the series into a decider match of football...

The Year 12 study night of Term 2 oversaw great amounts of collaboration, diligence, and concentration among the HSC students at the College. The addition of the “breakout classrooms,” where students of the same subject could study together, also observed immense amounts of student-to-student bonding and accountability for studies beyond the usual day-to-day class and study periods. This remains a valuable time where students become immersively directed toward a consistent habit and structured routine of study, beneficial not only for the preparation towards the next assessment but also towards the HSC exam at large. We hope...

Going deep into the FIFA World Cup requires a squad full of world-class talent and tactical brilliance, but lifting the trophy demands something more: extraordinary leadership. Every team has its Lamine Yamals and Vinícius Juniors; players capable of producing moments of magic that can change a game in an instant. Yet it is the captain who shapes the team's culture, fosters unity, and inspires belief when the pressure is at its highest.  With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full motion, let's take a closer look at the captains of four tournament favourites - Argentina, France, Spain, and England. While their leadership styles differ,...

Every year, millions and millions of individuals tune into live broadcasts and hop online to watch their favourite celebrities attend the Met Gala.   The Met Gala is an annual charity event in the fashion industry for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, which is the only department that must fund its own budget. Each gala has its own unique theme, and attendees are given the opportunity to flaunt their creativity and fancy outfits on the red carpet. As an invite-only event, only around 400 invites are sent out to the world’s leading individuals in fashion, sport, music and politics. However, once inside, the event is a...

Throughout all of high school, I would make cupcakes for my friends’ birthdays. It started with the simple vanilla cupcakes with store-bought icing and M&M’s. These were the sweet treats I made for my friends in the earlier years of high school. As time went by, my baking became more advanced, and by Year 10, I had created an apple-cinnamon crumble cupcake from scratch for my friend group’s Christmas celebration.   My cupcakes always receive praise for the rich flavours and the luscious texture. However, for me, it was never about the baking itself. It was about serving my friends and showing my appreciation for them through...