Spooky Stranger Things Returns

Spooky Stranger Things Returns

Ava Barrett | Reporter Stranger Things was the most popular TV show of 2016, and with season 2 having just arrived on Netflix the whole world has gone crazy for the spooky goings on in Hawkins USA.. Like any good team they have made a new signing for the forthcoming season, and this actor is no stranger to 80s adventures. Actor Sean Astin, who played Mickey

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Book review: Beautiful Creatures

Book review: Beautiful Creatures

Robyn Bolger | Reporter Beautiful creatures is an imaginative story written by Kamie Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Casters, Incubuses, Seers, Keepers, Waywards, Sirens and Mortals keep the story moving.  There is never a dull moment once Lena Duchanes moved to the small Southern town of Gatlin and at the same time, into Ethan Wates heart.

Book review: ‘Matched’

Book review: ‘Matched’

Robyn Bolger | Reporter The ‘Matched’ series by Ally Condie is about a world that is run by the ‘Society’. Nobody knows how to write, everything is done through a computer. Everybody knows only what the Society wants them to know.  There are certain pills that each person has to take when commanded to.  The green pill to keep calm, blue to survive in emergencies and

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Camping, Cliffs and Compasses: My Take on the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition

Camping, Cliffs and Compasses: My Take on the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition

Alice Flynn | Editor Jack Mitchell-Divers | Editor-in-Chief The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: a vocational asset to supplement your qualifications in the increasingly competitive fight to gain a university place. It truly demonstrates that you are a versatile individual, something which is well sought-after among many employers. Personally, I attained the Bronze Award last year and decided to take on the additional challenge of Silver to further my interpersonal skills.

REVIEW: ‘I Capture the Castle’ By Dodie Smith

REVIEW: ‘I Capture the Castle’ By Dodie Smith

‘I capture the castle’ is quite an old book written by Dodie Smith but is rewritten in modern English language.  It is about a young girl called Cassandra that lives in an abandoned castle with her sister, Dad and her step-mother.  The novel is written through her own perspective, in the style of her journal.

REVIEW: ABBA Smash Hit Musical ‘Mamma Mia!’

REVIEW: ABBA Smash Hit Musical ‘Mamma Mia!’

Robyn Bolger and Annalouise Costello | Reporter Mamma Mia, the musical movie inspired by Sweden’s famous pop group ABBA, is of course a very popular movie and known by many.  It’s immediately funny and thoroughly interesting  causing it to become an instant family favourite. 

The 69th Emmy’s – A Night For Diversity

The 69th Emmy’s – A Night For Diversity

Leia Granger | Life and Culture Editor On the 17th of September the world’s most famous and well known actors and actresses attended the 69th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Although this night made history with the amount of awards won by Netflix and Hulu, it also became memorable with the amount of awards granted to the diverse community of actors and actresses.

REVIEW: Sister Act by Studio 32

REVIEW: Sister Act by Studio 32

Rio Jordan | Reporter Annalouise Costello | Reporter Robyn Bolger | Reporter Students were invited to see Studio 32’s production of Sister Act performed on Wednesday night, 13th of September. The drama department had invited any interested students to come and watch the play.  Mr Kernan directed the show as part of Studio 32. Many students attended and the show received a hugely positive reception from the

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