By Samiya Catlin The Shrapnel Boys, historical fiction, children’s book by Jenny Pearson, that explores the lives of Ronnie Smith, Billy/Lugs Missell and Micky Smith living in London during World War 2.  Rating I would rate this book a solid 4.5 ⭐ It is an amazing book, beautifully written and very vivid, however I don’t think it was for my age range as it felt like it was written for a mature 9-10 year old and I was nearly 12 with a mature reading range when I read it (for e

By Fallon McGahon I was scrolling through Facebook when an article of this topic caught my eye. So, are you lost on teenspeak? Well read this guide to understanding your children and build a connection with them. It is used for many reasons and no, it isn't ruining their brain. If anything, it's actually challenging them intellectually because it allows them to use their brain in new ways and think of new variations of a word or new shortenings of words as well as many other

By Jess White Who is Simone Biles? Simone Biles is an olympian gold medal winning gymnast. She did not get the easiest start in life but she is living an amazing life now with her husband Jonathan Owens who is an American football player . She is a 28 year old woman. She has no kids but has shared a desire to have some one day.  What was Simone Biles' life like at the start? Simone Biles didn’t exactly get the easiest start to her life. She was in foster care at age 3 with he

By Eeva Tudor Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that takes place every year from December 26th to January 1st. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga as a way to honour African heritage and bring people together through culture, tradition, and community. It began in the United States, but gained global popularity, and now people all over the world celebrate it. At the heart of Kwanzaa are the Nguzo Saba , or the Seven Principles. Each day of the week focuses on one pr

By Fallon McGahon I joined the Phoenix in Y7. During COVID, it was all online and I didn’t really know what it was and I usually missed...

By Samiya Catlin Sharks, scientifically known as Selachimorpha, are enormous fish. They are characterised by a ribless endoskeleton,...

By Fallon McGahon It’s that time of year again! I’m going to be giving you all the behind the scenes of putting on this Aladd-incredible...

By Eeva Tudor VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, holds a profound place in history as the day when the Allies celebrated the defeat of...

By Poppy Kenyon, Ben Payne, Francesca Borthwick and Charlie Thompson The 27th January marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of...

By Samiya Catlin Have you ever wondered about what musicals you should see? Well wonder no more! Come with me for a night at the...

By Ellis Chapman I would rate Hamilton 5 out of 5 stars! ***** Hamilton is a modern version of the story of Alexander Hamilton's life. He...

By Eeva Tudor The world comes together every year on January 27th to observe Holocaust Memorial Day. It marks the anniversary of the...

By Eeva Tudor Before Christmas, I was lucky enough to be able to meet the brilliant author, Jack Meggitt-Phillips , when he visited as...

By Savannah Whiteman Storm Bert has recently hit the UK, destroying nearby houses and businesses.  This has caused a lot of people to...

By Fallon McGahon Do you have mocks coming up? Is it stressing you out way too much? Try these tips and tricks to help manage the...