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The Meaning of Life: A Pessimistic Perspective

Aaron R (Year 11) August 20, 2025

Many philosophers have pondered the question of the meaning of life, but it can be very difficult to find a satisfactory answer. Anyone familiar with the works of Douglas Adams would be adamant that...

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Adoration or Abuse: The Romanticisation of Toxic Relationships in the Media

Hope R (Year 11) August 13, 2025

Adoration or Abuse: The Romanisation of Toxic Relationships in the Media As a kid, I remember sitting on the couch, eyes glued to the TV. The couples that graced my screen always seemed to be embroiled...

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Standardised Testing: A Broken Measure of Success?

Saachi S (Year 11) August 13, 2025

“If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it’s stupid.” Standardised tests assume every student learns and thinks the same way. Imagine being told...

Validation, Machines, and Humanity

Validation, Machines, and Humanity

Patricia P (Year 11) August 13, 2025

It begins the way so many connections do now, not with a handshake or a glance, but with a glow. A rectangle of light, cold and intimate, blooming in the dark. On the other side, there is no face, no...

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The Illusion of Time

Mr De Andrade August 13, 2025

30 more minutes until lunch! Only 6 weeks until the Holidays! 130 days until Christmas! We seem to live life transfixed on what’s coming next. And yet, there never seems to be enough time now. I don’t...

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Why We Miss Being Kids

Patricia P (Year 11) August 6, 2025

Have you noticed the rise of nostalgiacore all over social media lately? Hazy filters, grainy home videos, VHS effects. You’ll see old cartoons playing on chunky TVs, retro game consoles booting up,...

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The Traits of Authentic Leaders

Mr Senathirajah August 6, 2025

“Authentic leaders don’t set out to be leaders, they set out to make a positive difference. It is never about the role and always about the goal”. The fondness I have for this quote lies in the...

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Addictions and More

Maria J (Year 7) August 6, 2025

In a world where smoking is the new societal norm and drugs is the new cool kids trend, gambling is but a mere game for the upcoming generation. Gambling has been ignored across not only Australia, but...

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Getting Your Driver’s License: A Teen’s Perspective

Sophie H (North Carolina) June 18, 2025

This article was originally published by Cape Fear Voices/The Teen Scene. It has been republished with permission as part of We Are's international student voice partnership.  Driving is one of the...

Speed, Skin, and Style: The Cross-Over of Rhode Beauty and F1 Culture

Speed, Skin, and Style: The Cross-Over of Rhode Beauty and F1 Culture

Asha H (Year 12), Chief Contributor June 4, 2025

How is it that Hailey Rhode-Biebers beauty brand Rhode has nestled its way into the forefront of the world of Formula 1? There is no doubt that Hailey Rhode-Bieber is a smart businesswoman, she launched...

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Gen Alpha Languages

Maria G (Year 7), Chief Contributor June 4, 2025

Gen Alpha Language is a hot topic all over the world. Whether it’s roaming through social media or seeping into highschool gossip, we’ve all seen or heard these words at least somewhere. Some people...

The Death Of Curiosity

The Death Of Curiosity

Josh M (Year 12) May 28, 2025

1. THE DEATH OF A FALSE GOD You’ve been lied to your whole life.  Since birth, they’ve told you that school is the key to success. That good grades equal intelligence. That obedience will take you...

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