Now more than ever it is important to talk about our mental health. 2020’s theme is ‘kindness’, which helps reflect this current situation quite well I think. We have been in lockdown for, what seems like, forever. I feel like I’m getting nostalgic for Brexit talks and discussions, that were always so uneventful. But now we face a new challenge. With coronavirus shutting almost every form
Tag Archives: Life and Culture
How You Can Help Doctors in Crisis During COVID-19
Lucy is trying to help medical staff during these difficult times. Hi, my name is Lucy Maxwell and I’m a Fourth Year pupil. Due to the cancellation of my National 5 exams and the closure of schools, I have found myself with lots of spare time even with completing school work. I reached out to an organisation called Medic Mentor (this organisation helped establish our school’s
The Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health
For many of us, social isolation is a break from work, school and responsibilities. Life has been paused and we’re all getting a break from our daily routines to relax, improve ourselves and get the things done we’ve been procrastinating about. However, for people with mental illness it can be extremely difficult, a lot of people with anxiety and depression rely on a daily routine to
Teenage Lockdown
Christopher shares his feelings and thoughts about our unprecedented times.
Oystercatcher Discover Monthly
Hopefully this article will have you reaching for your phone to download new music or having your running to the nearest HMV to buy a new CD or Vinyl. Whatever your music taste there will be something new for you to enjoy. We are also adding a monthly podcast to listen to as well. Pop Music BBC Children in Need: Got It Covered. This album
Oystercatcher Discover Weekly
Who loves music? Hopefully this article will get you reaching for your phone to download a new album, or buy a CD, that you haven’t heard before. Whatever your music taste there will be something for everyone to listen to. Pop Music Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ This album was released on the 23rd of August 2019 and has become the biggest selling album of 2019
The School System
Most people in today’s society have to go to school. But why has the system not drastically changed in the past century? Everything in this world has changed and improved over time. For example a mobile phone, cars, even laws but it seems that the only thing that hasn’t changed is the way each and every person gets educated. It has been the same for multiple
The Oscar Nominations 2019
Now for the most popular award ceremony, The Oscars, which will be hosted on the 24th of February in Los Angeles. On Tuesday the list of nominations was announced. The Favourite and Roma are topping the list with 10 nominations each, while A Star is Born and Vice follow on with 8 nominations each. The full list of nominations are: Best picture BlacKkKlansman Black
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