The Student Media Site of William Clarke College

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The Student Media Site of William Clarke College

We Are

The Student Media Site of William Clarke College

We Are

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World’s Deadliest Snakes

Atticus C (Year 1) June 19, 2024

Snakes are awesome reptiles. They kill their prey by constriction, by injecting venom or both. In this paper, three of the world’s deadliest snakes will be featured. They are Black Mamba, Inland Taipan...

Every Fortnite Season Ever: Ranked

Every Fortnite Season Ever: Ranked

Ellis K (Year 12), Multimedia Editor May 15, 2024

Fortnite. We see it in our dreams. We yearn for it in our days. We live for it in the night. A game, no, an experience that has defied expectations for the lifespan of a live service multiplayer game....

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The Significance of ANZAC Day

Dayna E (Year 11), Chief Contributor May 8, 2024

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and there is a day of celebration for the ANZACs on the 25th of April which is significant because that is the anniversary of the landing of Australian...

To Follow, or Not to Follow? Australia’s Dilemma and Global Conflicts

To Follow, or Not to Follow? Australia’s Dilemma and Global Conflicts

Mrs Venhuizen April 10, 2024

Introduction As Australians commemorate Anzac Day, the question arises, “Should Australia always follow other countries into war?” Australia’s decisions shape its identity, security, and reputation....

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We Are Women of the Future

Jessica S (Year 12) and Zara A (Year 12) March 13, 2024

On March 8th, International Women's Day, we had the privilege of attending an enriching session at the NSW Parliament House in Sydney, where Associate Professor Lisa Williams of the University of New South...

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Can the Eiffel Tower truly withstand the test of time?

Ira S (Year 8), Chief Contributor February 21, 2024

The Eiffel Tower stands in the heart of Paris, where the Seine River winds through the city's enchanting streets, and has graced the skyline for over a century. Despite its timeless attraction and enduring...

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Has the Cinema Lost its Touch?

Marziyah P (Year 9), Chief Contributor November 8, 2023

Now let’s roll the time machines back to the 70s and 80s when telephones would ring and there was no internet (the centre of GenZ’s entertainment or to be more specific social media). Now let’s be...

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The Truth Is Dead

Dimitri N (Year 11), Media Editor November 1, 2023

Should We Blame Burnout?: A Teachers Response

Should We Blame Burnout?: A Teacher’s Response

Mr Miller (teacher) April 4, 2023

Shari and Ellina’s article Blame Burnout: How Schools’ Design Facilitates Fatigue raises provocative questions about the way schools, and the ATAR system, contribute toward negative mental health,...

Blame Burnout: How Schools’ Design Facilitates Fatigue

Blame Burnout: How Schools’ Design Facilitates Fatigue

Shari E (Year 12) and Ellina G (Year 11) March 1, 2023

“People across the nation and the world are burned out, exhausted and depressed” – Burnout is a Problem, Forbes 2022  According to our research*, by the end of one's high school experience, approximately...

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We Are… Interested in Your Opinion

Shari E (Year 12) and Ellina G (Year 11) February 2, 2023

Have you ever experienced symptoms of burnout? What do you think of assessments? Are you familiar with academic stress? WE ARE here to listen to your opinions and experiences.   Complete this...

Research Studies shut down

Research Studies shut down

Shari E (Year 12), Chief Contributor November 23, 2022

Only use key words.  Don’t click on the first link.  And above all else: DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA  When it comes to researching, this is generally the list of rules that people stick to....

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