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 Niamh Pears What really is Hamilton about ? Hamilton the musical is all about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and when he got involved in the American Revolution.The story follows Hamilton's involvement in the American Revolution, the young nation's early political struggles, as well Hamilton's marriage, rivalries and his interactions with Aaron Burr by many songs, a small section of dialogue and dancing.  What is the real story behind Hamilton? Ham

By Niamh Pears Koalas are so different from any other animal this is because they have been classified into their own family, called Phascolarctidae. Read on to find out more interesting things on these weird but wonderful creatures.  What is a koala ?  Koalas are a type of bear that is well-known for their large round head, big furry ears and big black nose. Their fur is usually grey-brown in colour with white fur on the chest, inner arms, ears and bottom. They have no fur o

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 Ellis Chapman I can’t believe how lucky I am to experience the thrills and magic of this wonderful place in Florida: Walt Disney...

By Samiya Catlin There are three manatee species worldwide – West Indian, West African, and Amazonian, but sadly all three are listed as...

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...

By Emma Anderson It is a truth universally acknowledged that whilst "education is an admirable thing [...] it is well to remember that...

By Emma Anderson A cannonade of flashing neon lights and the swing of lively brass music signifies the backdrop of 1920s Manhattan that...