Chigwell Chatter Mar2023

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03 One step at a time, One hour at a time

By: Harry Moore and Isabel Iley

CURRENT AFFAIRS 04 Battle of the future: US vs EU green subsidy war

By: Thomas Scothern

05 Earthquakes affect Turkey and Syria - What comes next?

By: Dilan Patel

06 Women’s History Month: What is it and why do we celebrate?

By: Isabel Iley

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The Grammys - is pop music the unfair advantage no one talks about?

By: Lucas Goddard and Olivia Kenmir-Sherry

08 How high can you go before FFP ruins your flow?

By: Lucas Lang and Bayley Seabrook

MEET THE TEAM

As Editor in Chief of this magazine, I have created a place where students are able to express their voices and discuss subjects that they are passionate about. I have a love for journalism and hope to study it in the near future as this is what excites me. I am currently in the Lower Sixth and am a keen essay writer who loves to write about exciting topics. Hope you enjoy the magazine!

Hi, I'm Harry and I am the Deputy Editor in Chief. Thanks to this new student-run society, I have managed to get this opportunity. For me it is a chance to share and write about something that I'm passionate about, whilst I aim to broaden my knowledge and also learn many useful skills at the same time

Molly Freedman, Dilan Patel and Aanya Narbheram

As the team who wrote, Earthquakes affect Turkey and Syria - What comes next? Together we have researched about these events as we all felt touched by the effects that follow, we have found this task beneficial for not only us but also the reader. This platform gives students a voice, and we found this a good platform to raise awareness of the recent events.

Lucas Goddard and Olivia Kenmir-Sherry

As the team who wrote, The Grammys - is pop music the unfair advantage no one talks about?, we have thoroughly enjoyed researching and writing our article this term. We have a passion for exploring the different styles, themes and emotions conveyed by artists in the creative sphere, and we look forward to sharing our passion for all of you to enjoy.

As the team who wrote, Earthquakes affect Turkey and Syria - What comes next? Together we have researched about these events as we all felt touched by the effects that follow, we have found this task beneficial for not only us but also the reader. This platform gives students a voice, and we found this a good platform to raise awareness of the recent events.passion for all of you to enjoy.

As the team who wrote, The Grammys - is pop music the unfair advantage no one talks about?, we have thoroughly enjoyed researching and writing our article this term. We have a passion for exploring the different styles, themes and emotions conveyed by artists in the creative sphere, and we look forward to sharing our passion for all of you to enjoy.

As a group, we share one passion, and that is our passion of football. Therefore, we decided to write the article, How high can you go before FFP ruins your flow? We found this fitting as it is currently in the media and its results can have large affect on the game we all love. We have spent this term compiling our research into an article, that we hope you all can enjoy as we share our passion, allowing you an insight into the realm of sport.

Thomas Scothern, Grace Barham and Harry Parthipan

Harry Moore and Isabel Iley

Nishant Bithal, Lucas Lang and Bayley Seabrook

Harry Moore

Maia Chahal Holden

What is Chigwell Chatter?

Chigwell Chatter is a magazine that gives students the platform to express their views and opinions in a way which is accessible and will educate other pupils within the school. Prior to Chigwell Chatter, there was no formal studentdriven publication and we wanted to fix that! Journalism Society saw theidea pitched to facilitate a magazine, empowering students to be able to write an article, take photos or just be involved a team effort and the enthusiasm was thunderous. With the help of Miss Nairac and support of other peers (Mr Davis in Reprographics & Design – thank you!), we have been given an opportunity for a different student voice to be heard through Chigwell Chatter. There are over 20 students who have been working together produce this magazine, spending all term writing, editing, and compiling work for this magazine to happen and I can’t even begin to express how pleased I am with everyone’s efforts and commitment as well as how this magazine has turned out. Chigwell Chatter is a place where students from Removes through to Middle Sixth can showcase their interests and talents, aiming to educate pupil on topics they find interesting and hope to be able to pass down our own knowledge to other students in the school.

What do we hope for by writing this?

We hope to inspire people to write about subjects they are passionate about and to offer them a place where their student voice can be expressed. Seeing all these articles come together was a heartwarming experience for us all as I saw the magazine take form and come together, with everyone’s efforts taking shape to create this magazine.

How was Chigwell Chatter produced?

After the initial idea of the society received lots of interest, I was able to gather a smaller initial team and we got to work on looking at ideas we wanted to write about. In small groups, the sections were created, and editors were appointed. Following the initial pilot of this magazine, we faced challenges and obstacles we had to overcome. As a team we met and had to rethink as well as rework the process to make sure that this edition is what we truly wanted and so we hope that you all enjoy this true first edition. As the Chief Editor, I have overseen the process and along the way helping people to create their articles. I have been incredibly proud of all the hard work and time the team have put towards making this magazine. Thank you for your support in reading this edition, and we look forward to the next!

Maia Chahal Holden, Lower Sixth, Penn’s – Editor in Chief

ONE STEP AT A TIME, ONE HOUR AT A TIME

Earth Hour: Saturday, March 25th, 2023, 8:30 - 9:30 PM

What is it?

Earth Hour is a movement that is organised by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund – an establishment that emphasises the need for change to protect nature) and it, (Earth Hour) began in 2007. Its first largescale action occurred in Sydney, Australia, with a ‘lights out’ event involving 2.2 million individuals, across the city taking part. Since then, it has spread to over 192 countries with now over a billion participants annually. What began as a grassroots project now aims to help save our planet, one small step at a time.

Each year for just 60 minutes towards the end of March, communities, businesses, and cities are encouraged to turn off any non-essential lights as a symbol of their

commitment to preserving the planet. The WWF hopes that Earth Hour creates a powerful movement to help tackle climate change, as it brings attention to the issues we currently face that endanger our planet and encourages governments to act now!

For just one hour on the evening of March 25th, households and buildings all around the world will participate in a unified switching off the lights. The theme this year is ‘Shape our Future’, a very poignant idea, especially now more than ever before, as we reach a stage where we must adapt ourhabits to help preserve our world. With every action taken or not taken, literally ‘shaping our future’

How can Chigwell School contribute?

Between 8.30 - 9.30 pm on March 25th, we encourage all pupils, parents, and staff to join in with this event in a bid to help our planet; turn off the lights and enjoy some downtime to reflect on what youcan do to save our planet. Together our changes, big or small, can make a big difference.

Harry Moore and Isabel Iley, Lower Sixth, Swallow’s

BATTLE OF THE FUTURE: US VS EU GREEN SUBSIDY WAR

Climate change is the defining issue of our current and future generations. The politicians of today,bear the responsibility of the green transition in their hands.

In response to public demands for greater environmental action, Biden and congressional Democrats passed the benchmark Inflation Reduction Act and within it $369 billion in green subsidies. Following this, the head of the EU commission, Von Der Leyen, is hoping to fast-track the green agenda in areas such as clean and sustainable energy.

For some time, the EU has been a world leader in the green transition. In 2005, the bloc (a group of countries/ political parties) implemented the world’s premier ‘cap and trade’ initiative that has managed to cut emissions by 43% in regulated sectors, a significant achievement towards cutting pollution. The US has been playing catch-up since former President, Donald Trump, pulled out of the Paris Accords in 2017.

Currently, EU firms are posed with an era of ultra-high energy costs, as well as a lack of workers. As a result, European firms now question their climate commitments because of stagnant growth alongside high costs of production making the US’s generous subsidy package a tempting alternative. Since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, a further investment of $28 billion has been announced by domestic and foreign firms in the US green sector. Blue Green Alliance, a joint union-environmental group, estimates that this investment could generate 9 million domestic jobs within the next 10 years.

The EU faces the challenge of not escalating tension with the USA but also remaining an advocate for green investment and growth. Twenty-seven EU leaders assembled in Brussels and issued a joint statement that reforms are to be “targeted, temporary and appropriate”. Some will argue that this response mitigates any risk of further escalation whilst also remaining positive, whilst others will argue that it falls far short of what is needed to curb the US’s rising influence.difference.

Thomas Scothern, Lower Sixth, Caswalls’

EARTHQUAKES AFFECT TURKEY AND SYRIA – WHAT COMES NEXT?

On February 6th, two earthquakes hit Southern Turkey. They had magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.8 on the Richter Scale (a scale measuring the size of an earthquake, ranging from 0–10). Across Southern Turkey, eleven provinces were affected, with 115 thousand injured, and up to 47 thousand having sadly lost their lives this number carries on rising due to issues because of the initial earthquake. The effects of the earthquake were also felt in Northern Syria, with 15 thousand being injured and 7 thousand dead, also a number that sadly continues to rise.

Earthquakes of this magnitude present lots of secondary effects due to the disaster, these include damage to roads

and transport, the needfor shelter for those whose homes were damaged, as well as foreign aid, as many countries don’t have the wealth to repair all the damages caused and even with the support, it can take decades to return to where they once were. Some of the worst affected areas include Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş, and Hatay. The secondhand effects of this earthquake mean that survivors are left with no home, and a need for water and food as governments struggle to deliver aid due to destroyed roads and a lack of resources. The Turkish government has predicted that the damages of this disaster will cost over $84 billion to repair, a task that can take several years. In a bid to speed this recovery up, over 100 countries have provided support to both Turkey and Syria, something that can speed recovery up massively as it supports the financial stability of the recovering nations. On February 10th, Chigwell School organised a charity non-uniform day to help raise money for The British Red Cross, a charity raising money to help the current events going on in Turkey, by doing so the school managed to raise over £2,000, a donation greatly welcomed by the charity.influence.difference.

Dilan Patel, Removes, Penn’s

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: WHAT IS IT AND WHY DO WE CELEBRATE?

What is it?

The month of March is Women’s history month, an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women throughout history and to encourage the development of equality for all. Within this month, March 8th there is the celebration of International Women’s Day, a global honouring of the economic, political, and social achievements of women. Today, International Women’s Day is a global event focusing on women’s rights and gender equality, it originated as part of the labour and voting rights movements. In 1910, a German socialist and women’s right’s activist named Clara Zetkin proposedthe idea of an international day at a conference in Copenhagen, with 100 women from 17 different countries in attendance agreeing with her idea, yet it wasn’t until 1977 that the UN (United Nations) marked March 8th as an international holiday.

Why do we celebrate?

Women’s History Month is a great opportunity for schools and organisations to provide a celebration for the roles and achievements that women have played in history, but also an education for the gender equality that they now strive for. By allocating a month for this, it allows people to gain a range of new information of this matter. With March

8th being International Women’s Day, it allows a further concentrated influx of information and teaching to be provided; education is key to understanding, and this provides an opportunity for organisations to help teach future and shape generations, as learning from mistakes of the past, can help build a better world for everyone. This day also provides an occasion to donate to respective organisations and charities that aim to improve gender equality and women’s rights.

The 2023 International Women’s Day theme is ‘Embrace Equity,’ which calls to attention the idea that different opportunities and resources must be provided to different people to achieve the same fair and equal outcome. The goal of equity is to change systemic and structural barriers in place of people’s ability to thrive and allow them the provision of choice. At Chigwell School, we have displayed support for this cause through various assemblies, presentations, and class discussions to raise awareness and embrace change.

Isabel Iley, Lower Sixth, Swallow’s

THE GRAMMYS - IS POP MUSIC THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE NO ONE TALKS ABOUT?

The 2023 Grammys faced backlash for Harry Styles’ ‘Album of the Year’ win. The winning album, ‘Harry’s House’, consisted of typical radio pop sounds, compared to Beyonce’s critically acclaimed ‘Renaissance’ which was praised for its innovative style and influences of 1970’s black dance music.

The Recording Academy, the presenters of the Grammys, have long been criticised for racial bias, both in the voting process and the results themselves. In all sixty-five ceremonies only eleven black artists have received the prestigious ‘Album of the

Year’ award. Beyoncé has missed out on winning this category four times out of the four she has been nominated; ‘Renaissance’ was placed at the top spot in year-end rankings by big publications such as Rolling Stone magazine and The Guardian in 2022 therefore, it was surprising to the public that she did not win the award due to the chart success of the album. Despite this ceremony seeing her become the most decorated artist at the Grammys (with a total of 32 awards) following her win for ‘Best Dance/ Electronic Album’ – Styles’ win of the top award has yet again raised questions regarding discrimination within the award show.

Thousands of members vote for each category but Rob Kenner, a Grammy screener, claims that “famous people tend to get more votes from clueless Academy members, regardless of the quality of their work,” and sometimes voters select music they have never listened to, meaning awards can be misallocated as a result. Thus, we are left to wonder if and how the Academy will reform the Grammys, or whether masterful explorations of other innovative genres continue to go unrecognised in favour of radio-friendly pop hits?

Lucas Goddard, Lower Sixth, Caswalls’ and Olivia Kenmir-Sherry, Lower Sixth, Penns

HOW HIGH CAN YOU GO BEFORE FFP RUINS YOUR FLOW?

Year after year, football teams continue to grow, and as their revenue increases so does their spending. But who controls how much they really can spend? A set of rules was introduced by UEFA in 2011, Financial Fair Play, a scheme to prevent clubs from spending more than they earn.

What is Financial Fair Play?

Financial Fair Play (FFP) is a set of regulations laid out by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), rules any team from Europe must adhere to; FFP prevents clubs from spending more on player’s wages and cost of buying players than they can earn. As of 2026 the rule is being adjusted to a maximum 70% of the club’s revenue can be spent on wages and transfer fee, of which can be balanced over a three-year period. Furthermore, governing bodies of a country such as the FA (Football Association) can set their own financial rules that clubs must also follow.

If teams break FFP rules they can be subject to a range of sanctions: fines, point deductions in their domestic leagues, a reduction in the number of players eligible to play in UEFA competitions, and a potential exclusion from future UEFA competitions such as the Champions League.

What if teams don’t follow FFP rules?

Recently, two English clubs have hit the headlines for failing to comply with the FFP rules, resulting in investigations being launched into the clubs, to see if these rules really have been broken.

Firstly, Chelsea have seen their new owner, Todd Boehly (American Businessman), spend over £600million in just 6 months, leading to many believing that they must have broken FFP rules. However,they have managed to avoid breaching any FFP regulations by giving new players contracts of 8-10years, allowing them to spread the cost of their transfer over a longer period. This is an example of a mortisation, a process of gradually writing off their costs.

Furthermore, Manchester City have been accused of breaking over 100 FFP regulations over a nineyearspan (20092018), resulting in an ongoing investigation into the club’s financial records. If foundguilty, Manchester City could face a variety of sanctions from the earlier list, this will also set aprecedent for the future as to how strict governing bodies are about clubs failing to comply with their financial rules.?

Lucas Lang and Bayley Seabrook, Lower Sixth, Swallow’s

Maia Chahal Holden, Harry Moore, Isabel Iley, Lucas Goddard, Olivia Kenmir- Sherry, Nishant Bithal, Zach Chu, Aanya Narbheram, Molly Freedman, Bayley Seabrook, Thomas Scothern,Grace Barham, Francesca Hallett, Karolina-Sanah Kuhl, Mulan Xue,Harry Parthipan, Dilan Patel, Lucas Lang Crystal Nunez.