Lockdown Diaries

  During this unusual and trying time, we have all been forced to create a new ‘normal’ in an attempt not to succumb to the despair of this generation’s struggles with the coronavirus and find purpose in our day to day lives. The loss of our regular school and after school routines leave many feeling lost and for some, relief. But ever wondered about what our

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A Letter to the Past

A Letter to the Past

Rudy writes his thoughts and emotions about the pandemic to his past-self. Dear Rudy, I am writing this letter to inform you on the upcoming challenges you will face due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK is about to go into a state of lockdown which will prohibit you from doing many things you currently take for granted; communication with your friends will be limited to

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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

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Oystercatcher Discover Weekly

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

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Boris Johnson, Then and Now

Boris Johnson, Then and Now

Boris Johnson: Political Highs and Lows All Explained. Boris Johnson recently became the Prime Minister after Theresa May stepped down from her post from 3 years in office. Previously to being PM, Johnson was the Mayor of London for 8 years the longest he has remained public office’ The Mayor of London: 2008-2016 Johnson took over from Ken Livingstone back in 2016 as the Mayor of

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Social pressure to wear makeup

Makeup in today’s society The past 2-3 years makeup has widely become a very popular necessity for young people, this is either to make them feel much more confident rather than being self conscious without makeup on or as we see now on social medias such as youtube and instagram, a lot of these social media stars make a living out of the makeup industry and

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Cruise Achieves the Impossible!

Cruise Achieves the Impossible!

Tom Cruise’s latest instalment to the ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise burst onto the scene this summer, shattering the box office in sales. It has been rated his most popular feature in recent times. Tom Cruise, now aged 56, has released the 6th instalment of his iconic ‘Mission Impossible’  franchise.  ‘Mission Impossible: Fallout‘ premiered early this summer, showcasing what could likely be regarded as some of his best

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I Love School and So Should You!

I Love School and So Should You!

It’s that fabulous time of the year again where you see kids scavenging every shop looking for the coolest new backpack and their teary parents looking in dismay at the price – it’s back to school season!