In the hustle and bustle of high school life, we all seek solace, a sanctuary that breathes life into our spirits. For me, that haven was found in the powerful embrace of volleyball. From the moment I stepped onto the court in grade 8 at Fourways High School, I knew I had discovered my passion. […]
86% of the world’s population owns a smartphone. And with the creation, developments, and improvements of various social media platforms, it has become a lot more difficult for people to separate technology from reality and just simply speak. We have become increasingly addicted to this artificial world. Let me paint a picture for you. It’s
It seems like only a minute ago that Mr Holliday welcomed us to 2023,and then the school year was drawing to a close. It is a good time to reflect on the past year of learning, growth and experience. I speak for everyone when I say that 2023 was eventful. It has been full of
There are many stories in Africa, both told and untold. All these stories have their own uniqueness, caused by the diversity of the continent. Western culture has a significant influence on global media entertainment, as shown by the storytelling techniques and styles of production of the mainstream media worldwide. This is because of technological advancements
The day has come and passed where our fates were sealed by a singular A4 paper filled with a bunch of results that possibly could have altered the course of dinner conversations that day. For some of us, it felt as if we had ascended to the pearly gates that contained the approval and validation
Diversity plays a vital role in our humanity. It’s part of what makes us human. This term, the Diversity Committee took on the theme of “I Am African”. The aim was to celebrate and spread awareness about the diversity that exists in African schools, in honour of Africa Day on the 25th of May. It
It’s that time of the year again. The crisp winter season has made an early approach into our atmosphere and anxiety is high all around. June controlled tests are officially underway. The stress and intensity that this portion of the year brings may also come along with some confusion. When should I start studying? Which
As a student at Fourways high-school, with so much competition, it’s easy to get caught up in pressure of academic success. With exams, assignment’s, and tests piling up, it can feel like your entire future depends on your grades. But what happens when your marks aren’t as good as you hoped? It can be easy
Lately the number of youth members involved in political activities has decreased, whether that be the participation of the youth in voting or the representation of the youth in the political establishment. Young people seem to have lost interest. Here are just some of the causes influencing the youths’ interest in politics: Lack of representation:
Being a setter on a volleyball team is a unique and challenging position. As the quarterback of the team, the setter is responsible for running the offense and setting up their teammates for successful attacks. It is a position that requires both physical and mental skills, aswell as excellent communication and leadership abilities. Physically, setters
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