Eshan Nadakoban Paris or Sirap? The Olympic flag this year would say it isn’t Paris but rather Sirap as the flag was hung upside-down. In a unique departure from tradition, the Olympic parade didn’t take place around the usual oval track. Instead, participants and officials travelled along the Seine River […]
Why Brighton will be a force to be reckoned with in the 24/25 PL Season
Arun Sandaradura Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, traditionally seen as a mid-table team in the Premier League, has recently shown signs of transforming into a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming 2024/25 season. Historically, Brighton has battled relegation rather than fighting for European spots. However, the tide […]
The History of Lonsdaleite
By Aiden Plumbe You’ve probably heard that diamond is the hardest material on Earth and that is true. Partially. In 1967, a team of researchers discovered lonsdaleite in the Canyon Diablo meteorite as microscopic crystals very similar to diamonds. However, these seemingly innocent crystals would go on to be the hardest material known to […]
Newington China（中国）Tour 2024
By Benji Nguyen Biannually, students participating in the Chinese program from years 9-10 are provided the brilliant opportunity to participate in the China Tour. Students would travel to the cities of Beijing 北京, Shanghai 上海, Chengdu 成都 and Xian 西安. The aim is for students to train their Chinese speaking capabilities with the locals as […]
Le Petit Prince
By Sam Eyers Written in 1943, the little prince is a novel, originally written in French, that encapsulates the fleeting sense of wonder as one grows up. The play, ignited imaginations, evoked emotions, and instilled a thrilling sense of wonder into the audience. Through the eyes of Mr Kennard, this […]
Attending Gather Round 2024 – a Weekend at the Festival of Footy in Adelaide
By Fintan Daly Hotels booked out. Fans flocking to the streets. A buzz around town. Adelaide had caught footy fever, and they were hooked on the feeling. With 221,853 supporters turning out across 4 days, the second iteration of the AFL’s Gather Round was a staggering success. My family and […]
Young guns, talented rookies and a team ready for anything: 2024 AFL Predictions
By Fintan Daly As the AFL season looms close, a promising year of thrilling footy beckons. The excitement is tangible. There are 18 teams, and one dream. To lift the premiership cup in September. These are my humble predictions for the AFL this year. Brownlow Medal – Tom Green Honorable […]
Imola Grand Prix
By Hugo Verden As we head to Italy this weekend for the Emilia-Romagna GP the Formula One world is alight with questions. After Lando Norris took his maiden win for McLaren on his 110th Grand Prix entry in Miami last time out, the first time anyone has defeated Max Verstappen in a race he finished since Singapore […]
Academic Wingman Programme Returns
By Oliver Manks and Aiden Li The Academic Wingman Programme is an initiative run by senior students that aims to assist junior students from Year 7-9 in understanding class content and completing homework and assignments. The initiative is designed to equip the younger students with the necessary resources to grasp […]
Horror
By Dominic Harris 1922: Horror as a film genre was created with the hit vampire movie, ‘Nosferatu’. 100 years later, ‘Nope’ is released and shocks audiences. This is the journey of the most unique genre of all time, HORROR! Until the 1950s, horror was primarily supernatural, filled with characters like […]