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I, The Witness

James H (Year 12), Editor In Chief September 18, 2024

My first day of kindergarten 1/2/12.

A reflection on who I was and who I’ve become: A Goodbye Letter.

Grace C (Year 12), Editor in Chief September 18, 2024

One of life’s greatest debates is nature versus nurture, how pre-ordained is our destiny? Are we a product of ourselves or our environments? It’s all very philosophical and existential. I think at...

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The Art of Saying Goodbye

Ellina G (Year 12) September 11, 2024

Have you considered that you are just running from your problems? This is a question that I have heard a lot, much more so in the last 12 months. If you have had the displeasure of having a conversation...

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Show addicted or Ad addicted?

Patricia P (Year 10), Chief Contributor August 28, 2024

These days, using any device feels like entering a battlefield—except the enemies are ads, and they’re everywhere.   I can barely unlock my phone without being bombarded by pop-ups for the latest...

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What makes us Old Enough?

Carli S (Year 11), Chief Contributor August 14, 2024

What do you want to be when you grow up?   Maybe you want to be an astronaut? or a doctor? Firefighter? Artist even? These answers all seem plausible... until you reach the age where you're...

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Religious leaders disappoint us, but we can be good

Marziyah P (Year 10), Chief Contributor August 7, 2024

The leaders we trust, the leaders we believe in and the leaders who preach our faith. Religious leaders are supposed to offer society spiritual and moral guidance, lead ceremonies, and preach public worship....

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Why Assessments Should Be Banned Over The Holidays

Carli S (Year 11), Chief Contributor July 31, 2024

"As important as it is to have a plan for doing work, it is perhaps more important to have a plan for rest, relaxation, self-care, and sleep." After starting Year 11, I knew that I would have to do some...

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Learning Support: The Time of My Life

Carli S (Year 11), Chief Contributor June 26, 2024

Many talk about the jump from learning support to other classes being a rewarding experience: a tough but exciting educational battle. As someone who has gone from the MiniLit English program and the maths...

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The Benefits of Girls Playing Sport

Ava R (Year 4) June 19, 2024

Do you think girls can play sport? Well, you might already say that girls do play sport, and you are right they do. Girls can play different sports like, netball, soccer, basketball and heaps more. Boys...

My many Problems with NESA

My many Problems with NESA

Jake M (Year 11), Chief Contributor June 5, 2024

As many will know The New South Wales Education Standards Authority, or NESA, is the organisation that’s responsible for supervising the entire school curriculum from K-12 and regulates the HSC. As many...

Why Harrison Butker Was Right

Why Harrison Butker Was Right

Anonymous Unwed Female May 28, 2024

Let’s talk about the real "Speech of the Century." No, I’m not referring to Barack Obama’s hopeful "Yes We Can" or Greta Thunberg’s fiery "How Dare You." I’m talking about Harrison Butker's recent...

May the Odds be Ever in Your Favour

May the Odds be Ever in Your Favour

Dayna E (Year 11) and Annmary J (Year 11) May 22, 2024

May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favour     In recent years, the tributes for the Hunger Games have ditched the chariot rides and have now chosen to present their outfits to the Capitol of Panem...

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