By Esinam Asima  The English Department kindly offered a 5-week poetry workshop led by poet Lisa Kelly.   Lisa is a London-based poet and editor known for her debut collection A Map Towards Fluency (2019). She is also Chair of Magma Poetry magazine and co-editor of What Meets the Eye? The Deaf Perspective.   Lisa has led a previous workshop with the girls ranging from years […]

By Layla-Rose Hildebrand Every year, millions of students sit GCSE exams in subjects like maths, English, and science — but GCSE Art works differently. When you begin your GCSE courses, it can feel overwhelming, especially with the constant pressure of preparing for intense, condensed exams.  Many students worry: What if I revise for months and […]

By Tami Johnson As new forms of media and the way we consume it gain popularity there is one that remains timeless and continues to shape society: film.  Film as an art form is meant to push, influence and inspire. Roman Polanski, a Polish-French filmmaker and actor once said that “Cinema should make you forget […]

By Kayla Nwaki Currently, many people over social media are obsessed with Labubus – fluffy little animal keychains. There have even been fights, fits and clashes over these overpriced keychains, but it is expected that popularity will die down slowly next month. However, Labubus are not the only of these ‘microtrends’. People will queue in […]

By Layla Hildebrand In 1970, a field in a then unknown farm, called Worthy Farm, set the stage for what has now become one of the best known cultural events in Britain, Glastonbury Festival. At the time, only 1,500 people attended. Half a century later, it has evolved into a 5-day festival with a capacity […]

By Alice Mecelis Fortes About two months ago, The V&A closed its doors on its first-ever exhibition solely focusing on a Black British Supermodel – Naomi Campbell. The exhibition, NAOMI: In Fashion, included some of Naomi’s staple fashion choices and her unforgettable runway moments; but more than that it celebrated culture and art.  Opening on […]

By Natalia Page Since 1990, Banksy, an anonymous identity, has been known as a freehand graffiti artist, who creates controversial pieces that often cause spectators to reflect on social, political or cultural issues.   Banksy’s First Mural Banksy first came to notice in the early 1990s, particularly for his piece titled ‘The Mild Mild West’. In […]

By Kayla Nwaki The Met Gala night took place on May 5th, showcasing the extravagant and unique fashion showcases from celebrities of all fields: musicians, actors, artists, fashion designers and influencers. The theme this year was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, which emphasised the way black culture shines through fashion, and its importance to the people […]