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LITTLE SHOP OF HOR R OR S

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Director – Sally Robinson

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joined Suffolk One three weeks late into the start of the year – moving from a grammar school – and I was most definitely thrown in at the deep end. Not only was my second day at college my audition, I was asked to act first… in front of 16 strangers. It was undoubtedly the most terrifying moment of my life but somehow, through the nerves, I managed to land the lead as the ‘young botanical genius’, Seymour Krelborn. Having not known the musical very well I wasn’t too sure what to expect from the part and it wasn’t until I read through my script and downloaded the soundtrack that I realised that it would be the most challenging role I would play to date. Having just played Danny Zuko in Grease, Seymour could not have been a more contrasting part. It took a while in rehearsals to grasp the character and in the words of Sally Robinson ‘start acting!’ Apparently, ‘Seymour is not cool’, as I was told multiple times in my first few days of rehearsal and through the help of the fabulous performing arts staff, fellow cast members and YouTube clips I managed to start engaging with the character and improving (although some ‘Grease Lighting’ choreography was somehow slipped in to ‘Feed Me’). I found the part vocally challenging as I needed both vocal stamina and range – again, I found myself improving with training from the performing arts staff and I am still shocked to this day that I managed to last 5 shows and 2 dress rehearsals, (let alone Act 1!) without losing my voice. Rehearsals were intense, yet extremely enjoyable. As the show neared I was rehearsing

“This is by far the best show we have done. It’s the best cast I’ve worked with (at One) and the fact that the performers are all either going on (or hoping to go on) to top performing arts schools says it all. So many staff and students at One came together to make this such an amazing show; everyone has worked so hard to make this show such a success. The hard work of the whole cast was evident in their performances of the show which resulted in standing ovations every night. I couldn’t be more proud - the audience reaction was tremendous.”

up to 14 hours a week, but I thoroughly enjoyed every second of them. Through the incredible help of Natasha Staffieri, the cast’s vocals grew tremendously as harmonies were learnt and vocal techniques were employed. Rosie Beattie and Michael Platt were responsible for the phenomenal direction and staging – through their help the characters were brought to life. The fantastic choreography was created by Tanya Verow and it added so much energy to the big numbers. Lois Hinsley and Gareth Evans were the musical brains that helped the band make the difficult Alan Menken score seem somewhat easy. Last but not least Sally Robinson masterminded the whole process and as she famously said, ‘At the end of the day it doesn’t matter, because I’ll get all the credit’. On a serious note, Sally’s commitment and dedication to the production was spectacular – responsible for producing the show, managing to hire the professional set, directing and even some choreography in ‘Ya never know’ (even if the song took over 25 rehearsals!). It is beyond belief that I was lucky enough to play the lead role in such a high quality production. It is clear to see how Suffolk One stands apart from other sixth form colleges with the state of the art facilities, inspiring performing arts teachers and talented, supportive students. Initially I had some apprehension about leaving my old school, but by throwing myself into the show and having so much support from both staff and cast I now cannot imagine being anywhere else other than at One.

“Being in the Little Shop of Horrors production was the most memorable, enjoyable, fun experience I've had to do with the Performing Arts ever” Jeanie Hackman – the Plant

By Charlie Pittman (Seymour)

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AN OPE N LE TTE R TO M AR V E L

AN OPEN LETTER TO MARVEL:

WE NEED TO TA LK A B O U T

SPIDERMAN

hen complaints about the lack of diversity in Marvel films culminated in calls for a Black Widow origin movie, the response was firm. There was no way Marvel could possibly deviate from their fixed plan heading on from here, for the movies within and surrounding the Cinematic Universe. If there was going to be a Black Widow movie, it would have to wait. Yet when it came to the decision to include Spider Man within the MCU, things changed, and they shuffled back the release date for Black Panther (among others), rearranging their plan around another Spider Man reboot with ease. At first, I was not completely scathing of the idea. I figured there was no way we would be getting another Peter Parker origin story spun out, and was quietly hopeful that this Spider Man would in fact be Miles Morales. I mean, if I had to lose the gem that is Andrew Garfield’s Peter Parker, it would have been preferable for it to be in a positive direction in terms of representation. However, it seems I was wrong. While it seems we will, at least, not watch Peter Parker’s origins again, the casting of Tom Holland makes

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it clear that I will be deprived of Miles Morales. Although Kevin Feige promises that the role of Spider Man within Captain America: Civil War will be different both from that in previous incarnations, and in the comics, it still seems somewhat unnecessary. If Peter Parker isn’t getting an origin story within the MCU, would it be so difficult to simply include Andrew Garfield, instead of delaying films that might halt the criticism on the subject of diversity such as Black Panther and the rumoured Black Widow film? But it goes deeper than the MCU, it’s an institutionalised issue within film, falling foul of the issues around cultural gaze, and the dominance of white, heterosexual, male protagonists. Andrew Garfield was, in my opinion, a brilliant Peter Parker (and he also backed the idea of a bisexual Spider Man). I find it to be deeply upsetting that he lost his role due to the reshuffle, especially as it was always clear he was so excited to be Spider Man. Small (and, dare I say, token) roles that show more diversity (Gamora, Black Widow, Falcon, Rhodey, and Peggy

Carter spring to mind) are generally popular with audiences. Agent Carter warranted her own spin-off TV series, and Falcon has undeniably become a fan-favourite after Captain America: The Winter Soldier. This seems to make it clear; taking a leap of faith wouldn’t hurt. Audiences want more diverse protagonists. I suppose, perhaps, the main point I’m trying to make is that I think Marvel has done the wrong thing. If they had to include Spider Man, why not Andrew Garfield? If not Andrew Garfield, then why not Miles Morales, instead of Peter Parker? But overall, Marvel, I think you’re obsessed with the wrong arachnid. Sure, there are hard-core Spider Man fans out there, hungry for new movies, but there’s an even bigger audience that’s thirsty for any kind of positive representation and sees in Black Widow a chance for that (so long as she isn’t being written by Joss Whedon). Stop being so afraid of girls liking your stuff as much as boys. Give Black Widow the origin story she deserves.

BY BECCY BREE

FR E E TILLY

FREE TILLY By Kaitlyn Phillpot

It’s unlikely that any of you haven’t heard of SeaWorld. It’s a very popular and successful business that opened in 1973 and is still open today, advertising their efforts to protect and preserve the sea wildlife.

I have been to SeaWorld, Orlando, at least ten times in my life and every time I would look forward to seeing the shows. The Shamu show, called ‘Believe’ at the time, was always my favourite. I loved it so much that I even bought the CD soundtrack of the show and would listen to it on any long journey. In the last year, however, I never expected that beloved music to become haunted for me, tainted by the lies that SeaWorld was feeding into my childish mind. The killer whale that everyone knows isn’t in fact called Shamu. The 12,500 pound, 22 feet long orca is actually called Tilikum and was not born in captivity. The truth that SeaWorld has been hiding this entire time is that Tilikum was once a free whale within a large pod in Iceland. In 1983, the 2 year old calf was torn away from his family and enclosed in a cement holding tank in a marine zoo. You probably heard of the big case of trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010 where she was drowned by Tilikum. SeaWorld

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explained that she had been merely dragged in by her ponytail and it had not been the animal’s intention to harm her. This is entirely false; I will leave out the gory details but it is obvious that her tragic death could have been avoided. The trainers, that perform with the orcas, are not marine biologists nor are they trained performers, the requirements for the job are very simple: being able to swim and looking good in a wetsuit. With everything I am about to tell you, I assure you that the trainers are blameless in this; many former trainers have even come forward to protest against SeaWorld’s treatment of these animals. They were just misinformed, deluded by the company into believing that the animals enjoyed their performances. The reality was far more tragic. Tilikum has killed three times in his life, the first was at the first sea life centre he was kept in, Sealand, where he and two other orcas drowned trainer Keltie Byrne (1991) which resulted

in Sealand’s closure. The second was Daniel P. Dukes (1999) and finally Dawn Brancheau (2010). Many people attribute these violent actions to their natural instincts, after all they are called ‘Killer whales’ for a reason, right? Well no, before these incidents there weren’t any reported cases of orcas attacking humans in the wild. The deaths that occurred in Sealand and SeaWorld are clear examples of how damaging Tilikum’s enslavement has been. He lives in a tiny enclosure, barely large enough to actually contain him. In the wild, whales can swim up to 100 miles in a single day and it’s their natural instinct to migrate in their pods. A tiny enclosure like that would be the size of a bath to them, barely large enough to actually move in. Does a small enclosure, barely large enough to move around in, remind you of anything? How about a padded room of an asylum?

something an orca never usually does. His teeth have been worn away from hours of chewing on the metal gates and concrete walls, his body covered in bite marks from when he was a calf, bitten by the other whales to make him do the tricks so they would be allowed to eat. He has been tormented every day of his life when all he should have been doing is living out in the sea, living a regular life with his pod.

Yes, Tilikum has psychosis. All of those years in a tiny concrete bowl have left him literally insane. Alone and mistreated, he has spent almost all of his time swimming in circles and floating on the surface of the water,

How has SeaWorld gotten away with this for so long? It’s simple really, they just didn’t tell us. They kept all of these facts hidden from us, keeping us entertained and nonethe-wiser. So, what brought this all

Something many people can’t grasp is that orcas aren’t fish, they are mammals. Mammals that could actually be a lot smarter than humans, even showing ability to learn the ‘languages’ of other species, mainly dolphins. They even live similar life spans to humans, with males having a life span of 60 to 70 years and females living for up to 100 years. In captivity the average life span is only nine.

to light? The 2013 documentary film ‘Blackfish’ detailed the shocking lives of the killer whales within SeaWorld’s walls, revealing the truths that SeaWorld has tried to hide for so long. So, what can be done about all of this? There are many campaigns that have now surfaced, no pun intended, because of the success of the documentary and all of these go into more detail about the points I have mentioned. A good place to start would be “SeaWorld of Hurt” which provides a lot of information on the background of the parks and of what we can do to stop this cruelty. Even a number of celebrities have shown their support, including: Matt Damon, Josh Groban, Russell Brand, Ewan McGregor and Olivia Wilde. If you want to see these beautiful creatures have the life they deserve, show your support and as SeaWorld themselves once said within the show ‘Believe’ - “It’s our world, it’s our chance, let’s make it right.”

REB ECCA THACKE R AY: DE LHI BOUND

A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR 16 - 19 YEAR OLDS

REBECCA THACKERAY:

DELHI BOUND

The Orange Zone meeting room echoes with infectious laughter. Rebecca Thackeray, all-round wonderful human, is embarking on an incredible adventure when she leaves Suffolk One.

“The college has created an excellent environment for learners, including those who might be daunted by its size. Students feel completly safe and fully supported.” Ofsted 2015

After finishing her second year of Health and Social BTEC, she plans to take part in a gap year programme that will take her to Delhi, India. “I’m connected with an organisation called Anusuran and their vision is to improve lives of children and women through education and to equip women with skills and resources to become self-sufficient.” Anasuran is a Christian organisation, and she’ll be helping in an informal school, set up for the children that can’t afford to go, to teach English and organise activities and games.

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When asked what she is most looking forward to about the programme, her response was predictably heart-warming. “I’m looking forward to working with the BMS action Team. Experiencing the different culture, the challenges I will face and, as an outcome, how it will impact me and how I will impact them.” But it’s not all fun and games for her and she has a lot of hard work ahead. “I need to raise £4,450 and for this I’m doing lots of fundraising activities. I’ve got a special page where people can donate and I’m planning on maybe doing a sponsored walk. And lots of cake sales, 24/7.” One of her friends is even doing a bungee jump to raise money for her, but watch out for any events throughout the rest of the year.

I just want to tell them that they’re just so special and Jesus loves them and that they can just be more than what they’re stereotypically supposed to, you know? That they can do stuff on their own, become independent and make a living.” As for her plans after her gap year… “I’ll probably live in a tree and become a vegan or something. No, I’m going to university to study Child Nursing. I just like children and I feel like because they’re quite young and they’re going into hospital they’re obviously quite afraid. I feel like I would make them at ease and be caring and make them feel comfortable at hospital.”

“Smile quite a lot, because it makes you and other people happy. Don’t take things for granted. Love everyone and love yourself.”

That really inspired me because I just wanted to continue doing that, and helping everyone who has nothing. My parents were incredible. I would just watch them as they did their thing and it really inspired me to want to be like them, not caring about yourself and just other people, which is really important, I think.” In terms of other inspirations, it perhaps a little clichéd, but undoubtedly wholly and completely the truth. “Mother Theresa. She’s an inspirational woman, because she ran loads of hospices and homes for disadvantaged people, people with illnesses and for children and families. I just feel like she’s a really great example, and we should just follow her. To quote her, ‘We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do’.” And that quote is one that could easily be applied to the ray of sunshine that is the subject of this article. The only time she ever seemed to stop smiling was to laugh.

Obviously, she’s doing some amazing work, and her motivation is simply her kindness and compassion. “My main aim is just to share the love and happiness within my heart. I just want to help people, basically. Vulnerable people, especially women because they get really badly abused and it’s obviously considerably unfair. I did this gap year because I believe that- okay, it’s a bit Christian. I believe that God was calling me to share my experiences from home and to make people smile. I feel like it will be a great life experience especially coming back from India, and then I can tell people and share stories and experiences from India and hopefully it will inspire others to do the same.” Additionally, she’s driven by a desire to empower people, specifically women. “I really wanted to empower people. I want to empower people because they may not have a voice, and they may view themselves as insignificant. But it’s false. Everyone is incredible and they should love themselves. So I feel like we should just tell everyone that they have the right to be themselves and do what they want. Women in India are classed as being the ones at home, just there as dolls.

She gained most of her inspiration as a child, watching her parents. “I’ve been to Thailand twice. My family’s linked to the charity out there called Chrestos Mission and they run a Bible school and also a boy’s orphanage and we would go out there and organise loads of different fun activities for everyone and we would also visit refugee camps. When we got to the refugee camps it was so incredible because we saw that they had nothing, they were living in huts on bamboo sticks, you know? But when we got there they welcomed us like we were kings and queens, it was so ridiculous, but it was really humbling at the same time.

She also had some advice to give to anyone searching for similar opportunities. “To start off with, this an amazing opportunity. I’m just really blessed to have this opportunity and I feel like

if you really want to go into this area, or do a gap year, or try to do something really incredible you should just keep your options open. Look around to organisations that do specific events or gap years or programmes that you may be interested in. Don’t give up, persevere, because you have to be positive throughout your experiences. And pray about it, also. Literally, praying about it is the main advice.”

Even after university, her choices are still driven by her kind heart and selfless nature. “Ideally, I would love to be a child nurse abroad. Africa or Thailand, just to help people in other countries because they don’t have the NHS or the necessities that we have here. I just feel as a trained professional I could help those who are in need and vulnerable.”

Finally, she left us with these words. “Smile quite a lot, because it makes you and other people happy. Don’t take things for granted. Love everyone and love yourself.”

Here is the link to her Virgin Money Giving page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RebeccaThackeray

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JUSTICE FOR M ICHAE L BR OW N

listening to Darren Wilson, and working to protect him. They put their effort into justifying his actions, instead of solving a murder. They covered it up, instead of serving and protecting.

JUSTICE

Ferguson was a powder keg. The population, 67% Black people, is by no means represented in positions of power and authority (such as the police force, which is predominantly White), and life for the Black population has been difficult for a long time. Michael Brown’s murder was the spark. Unrest followed, initially in the form of candlelit vigils and peaceful protest. However, the Ferguson police department did not respond in kind. They hit back with tear gas, rubber bullets, and even “military grade equipment”. They worked, seemingly, to incite violence, in videos referring to the protestors as “animals”. Accurate information was hard to come by, because there was a media blackout. Ferguson was declared a no-fly zone, reporters were not allowed in. Police cars were parked on the roads, blocking people from getting in or out of Ferguson. The majority of the information from around this time comes from those who braved violence to capture videos, and post on social media about what was happening. Darren Wilson, originally remaining anonymous for his own safety, was given a paid absence from work.

FOR MICHAEL BROWN By Beccy Bree

Ferguson. Mike Brown. Darren Wilson. Names I wish I had never had to hear. But I did hear them, because this did happen. And I am furious. If you are not, you have not been paying attention.

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shot multiple times in the chest and head as he fell to the ground, whilst telling Wilson that he was unarmed, and not to shoot. This happened because Brown and his friend Johnson were Black. That is all there is to it. After the incident, Wilson’s statement differed from eyewitness accounts. He claimed Brown fitted the description of a thief reported to be stealing cigarettes from a nearby shop, eventually claiming he assaulted the shopkeeper, yet the shop itself reported no theft and no assault. He claimed Brown wrestled Wilson for his gun, and that he assaulted him, yet he had no discernible injuries. Brown did not die; he was murdered in cold blood in the middle of the street. Police declined interviews with Dorian Johnson, and other eyewitnesses with stories that fitted the facts, instead only

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hree months ago, an innocent teenager named Michael Brown was shot by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. He was walking along the road when Darren Wilson pulled up alongside 18 year-old Brown and his friend Dorian Johnson, and told them to get “on the sidewalk”. When Brown answered that their destination was nearby, things turned ugly. Eyewitness accounts claim that some sort of struggle occurred, and that it appeared Darren Wilson was trying to pull Brown into the car. Johnson said that it looked like Wilson was trying to choke him. The struggle didn’t last long, and when Wilson threatened to shoot Brown, Brown and Johnson both ran. Wilson got out of his car, and a combination of evidence from eyewitness accounts and Brown’s autopsy report states that Brown was shot six times, but more shots were fired. Brown stopped running when a bullet presumably grazed him, and turned with his arms up. Brown was then

The mixture of violent rioting (inflamed or incited by police) and peaceful protests has been continuing, leading up to the trial regarding the indictment of Darren Wilson. For those of you not familiar, indictment is basically a trial to decide whether there is enough evidence to formally accuse someone of a crime. Despite the evidence, including Darren Wilson’s own wildly inconsistent reports, he was not indicted and walked free. A murderer. Since then, other unarmed Black teenagers have been killed. One, Tamir Rice, was a child of just twelve. He was playing with a toy gun in Cleveland, Ohio, when he was reported as a “black male” with a gun that was “probably fake”. The police turned up, and video shows them shooting him within two seconds of arrival, despite their claims they gave him warning and told him to put his hands up. He died later that

day in hospital, after police did not bother to give him first aid that could have saved his life. Evidence is being twisted, with reports focusing on the “crime-ridden household” he grew up in, instead of the fact that a child was murdered by a police officer . Most recently, on Black Friday- 28th November, following the Grand Jury’s failure to indict Darren Wilson, peaceful protests were held in a mall in Seattle, in order to make Ferguson’s voices heard. A “die-in” was also staged, in which protestors laid down as if dead. The intention was to make people “uncomfortable shopping” by “blocking Black Friday” states a protest organiser. The reason behind this decision was that “America goes where their pocketbook goes”. Yet the reports focus on the fact that they disrupted a “tree-lighting” ceremony. People complained that the chants of “Black lives matter” and “No justice, no peace” drowned out the band, and that the protestors’ actions had “children crying”. Apparently the comfort of shoppers is more important than the horrors of police brutality and institutional racism. Unfortunately, there are those people that support Darren Wilson, or that claim that what is happening here is not as a result of racism. I’d like to remind those people who else is on Darren Wilson’s side, celebrating Michael Brown’s murder- the KKK, and neoNazis. You’re probably wondering why I’m bothering. It’s America, who cares, right? What does it matter? What can we even do? Talk about it. That’s all. Keep it in the headlines. Ferguson is not over, and it won’t be for a long time. Go online, search for more information. Read the autopsy report, the transcript of the trial. Find anything you can. Talk about it. Find petitions and sign them. Do not let it die until Michael Brown’s killer has been brought to justice. I understand that this piece is biased in favour of Mike Brown. But that is because he is the victim here. He has already been demonised by reporters, labelled a “thug” to avoid any uncomfortable questions about racism. I am angry. I am furious. And I, for one, will not let this die. So, who’s with me?

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F WORD A DIRTY WORD? BY RUBY CHAPMAN

So, I’d like you to ask yourself a question. What do you think of as soon as the word feminism is mentioned? Right, now keep your answer in mind.

oday, in this society that we live in, there is a very strong opinion on feminism which most of us seem to be influenced by. But, do we actually know what feminism REALLY is? Who are these feminists? Do we judge them too quickly?

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we still seem to have an old fashioned view on how particular genders should live

We’re so modern today with all of our technology and ever-changing fads, but we still seem to have an old fashioned view on how particular genders should live, act or generally be as humans. Feminists are often referred to as “male-hating fanatics”, “feminazis” or “crazy bra-burning psychos” but it isn’t just the adults making these kind of references today, it’s us! After carrying out a survey

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to gain insight to younger people’s opinions on feminism, I was left feeling shocked and disappointed by the results and you should be too, so stay with me for a little longer… First of all, only 20% of those who took part in the survey were males! Are you boys scared off by the sight of the f word or something? Well anyway, I wasn’t too impressed with the responses I received from the males that did take part (and no, that last sentence does not mean you can call me a male-hating fanatic), seeing as when asked what feminism means to them, a few common responses amongst the males were “the idea that females are to be held in higher regard than other genders” and “that men are evil and women can do no wrong”. Alright, I admit that the word feminism does put people off because they assume that the movement only benefits women, and primarily it does because women have always been

oppressed in society and unfortunately still are, however people tend to forget that feminism is fighting for gender equality, therefore concerning all genders and where they fall unequal in society. As a boy have you ever felt that you shouldn’t cry because it makes you weak or less of a man? If so, why? Because that’s what we have been brought up to think. Just natural. Never taught any different. Think about boys around the age of 14 or 15. Puberty has hit them and they start to feel like they should be in relationships and have one main interest – sex. ‘Boys will be boys’ you say when they are overheard discussing how many people they’ve ‘banged’ or ‘stuck it in’ as if it’s some sort of competition of who can get laid the most. And even boys who don’t have those kind of conversations with their friends are EXPECTED to! Erm, hang on a minute, why do boys have to conform to this awful stereotype of being obsessed with objectifying women and sticking it in everyone they

Ok, ok, yes I know there are a lot more young feminists out there and you may be one reading this right now, which is great because you believe in equality and the more people that do, the

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more progression we will be able to make towards giving us the political, social and economic equality of the genders that we need. However, when people were asked if they openly tell others that they’re a feminist, the most common response was “no, I can’t be bothered with the debate that follows”. Do you think that’s what modern feminist and pop culture icon Beyoncé would say? No, because with the status that she has, she is working hard to make us more aware of feminism and why we need it, as well as trying to rid this idea that feminism is about hating men. When today’s society isn’t telling us women belong in the kitchen, men and women are put there working the same jobs but WOMEN are being paid LESS of a wage than men and if someone mentions that in a conversation, you sit there and IGNORE IT despite it happening right in front of us every day? Queen B said herself “The average working woman earns only 77 percent of what the average working man makes. But unless women and

men both say this is unacceptable, things will not change”. See! We need to speak out. We need to keep speaking out because as the younger generation, we influence those younger than us and as we grow from this age, we influence those around us. So, to those who responded with “to me it means equality between sexes- the ultimate goal being that soon women’s rights will be equal to men’s and there will be absolutely no inequalities regarding gender”, keep your voice loud and be proud because we are the future. And to those of you whose views on feminism were completely confused because you didn’t’ care or didn’t’ know what it was all about, start thinking about how you and your peers are effected. Your family, friends. Your future. So, feminism. The f word that makes boys run away and girls, hmm well… EQUAL in regards to other genders. How dirty is that word to you now?

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can, just because they can? Could you be any more wrong to think that this is just a teenage thing that should be brushed off? This makes some boys feel under pressure to go and experience intimacy meaninglessly and make decisions that they may regret. AND it makes them think they should only be in relationships for sex! But you think this is ok, because ‘boys will be boys’. On the other hand, as a girl have you ever felt pressured to wear makeup or high heels in order to be more feminine and more like a woman? I know someone reading this will have done and that is not and should not ever be ok. Genders should NOT have roles of which they should abide by in order to live the right kind of life and be what society expects us to be, when all we are meant to be is ourselves and do what we want.

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EQUALIT Y What does it mean?

It’s something that we all understand to be important, but perhaps we don’t all fully grasp the subtleties of the concept. It’s a very complex, nuanced issue and something I have slowly started to learn about and understand.

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All too often, events that should be aimed at educating people about equality, and teaching them how to be more inclusive in everyday life end up being a vague reiteration that everybody is equal with curry being served up for lunch. Equality is defined as the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. Every person is unique, and there are multiple genders, sexualities, and ethnicities that all contribute towards a person’s identity. As a result, it can sometimes be difficult to be inclusive, especially if you have little understanding of some of the aspects of identity that are marginalised, as you might not have any idea that what you are doing is even an issue.

1) Heteronormativity is a huge issue for a lot of people that fall under the LGBTQIAP+ umbrella. Assuming that somebody is heterosexual because that’s the ‘normal’, default sexuality is incredibly harmful. So don’t do it. It makes those that belong to the LGBTQIAP+ community feel isolated, or at the very least uncomfortable. 2) Don’t assume somebody’s gender based on their appearance. If somebody appears to you to fit with what you believe to be a ‘masculine’ appearance, that doesn’t mean you can assume that they are male. There are a large number of other genders they could identify as, and that assumption reinforces the gender binary and could be hurtful to them.

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Medicine is one of the most fulfilling, rewarding and secure jobs available to students with a love of the sciences. To me, there is nothing more exciting than a life-long career helping others on a daily basis, whilst always learning and developing my passion for science. But once you’ve made the decision that medicine is the career for you, you begin the long process of getting a place at medical school. There are many hoops to jump through, and a whole world of jargon, tips and tricks – so I hope this helps you in navigating your way to medical school.

Although you won’t be applying until the October of Year 13, it’s really helpful to start your preparation early. One thing that I wish I had known was to start looking for work experience as early as possible, it proved to be very difficult to find placements! Write to, email or phone as many people as you can, as many are likely to say no. Try to get a range of experience: in a hospital, in a caring environment (perhaps for the elderly or people with disabilities), and in a GP surgery if you can. Although it took a long time to get a day at the hospital, I absolutely loved it and it confirmed to me that medicine was definitely what I wanted to do. It will show you what a career in medicine is really like, like nothing else can. However this is not the be-all and end-all, universities understand that it’s difficult, and will be happy if you can demonstrate that you tried hard and were able to learn something. Remember that part-time jobs count too; I acquired just as many key skills through waitressing as I did on my placements. A good tip is to keep a record of all the work experience you’ve done and what you learnt from it – it’s surprisingly difficult trying to remember this up to a year later when you’re writing your personal statement and answering questions in interviews! It’s also vital to keep any documentation you’re given (including emails or letters confirming the placement), as universities can, and will, ask for proof of all work experience you’ve done. The next hurdle is the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT), a sort of IQ test that universities use to distinguish between

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candidates. It’s made up of five sections: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning, decision analysis and situational judgment. Universities vary on how they use the Situational Judgment Test – it’s a relatively new section – some just take it into consideration, and some do not use it at all.

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The whole point of the UKCAT is that it’s an aptitude test that you cannot revise for, so can differentiate candidates in a way that A levels can’t, however preparation can considerably improve your score. I used the book ‘Score Higher on the UKCAT’ by Katie Hunt, which was full of tips on how to answer the questions and make the most of the limited time you’re given. It also has lots of practice questions, and a mock test. Another thing to consider is when you book your UKCAT test; leave enough time to prepare for it, at a time where it won’t interfere with your exams, but don’t leave it too late as your score will affect which universities you apply to. And this is your next big decision to make – which four universities you’re going to apply to. The first thing to think about what style of course suits you. You can go for a traditional style, where the degree is split into pre-clinical and clinical years. The opposite of this is an integrated course where lectures are mixed with early-patient contact. Another difference is the teaching methods that universities use: most are largely lecture-based, possibly with some small-group tutorials, but a few use Problem-Based Learning (PBL). This is where students work small groups learning through patient-based scenarios, and doing their own research. Decide how you think you’d learn best, and then filter through the universities

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A big part of your application will be your Personal Statement, and it’s important to get it right. You need to think about what medicine means to you, and what inspires you. It’s essential to show a realistic view of medicine, universities are looking for an understanding of what the career involves – both the good points and the bad points. A large proportion of your personal statement will be about your work experience, you might not have space to write about all of it but it’s about quality over quantity. They want to see what you learnt from the experience, rather than just what you did. Try to follow every statement by saying what you learnt from it, and what skill it taught you. It’s useful to write a list of skills that a doctor should have, such as communication skills, problem-solving and working as a team, and then think of experiences where you used these skills - this prevents you from talking about just one skill. There are lots of examples of personal statements for medicine online, look at them for ideas but make sure you don’t copy them. Remember, it’s good to be unique and to stand out, but don’t be too controversial! Medical schools are looking for people who aren’t judgmental and can see situations from all points of view, but still have a personality.

The final stage of the application process is going to interviews. Interviews are incredibly nerve-wracking, but it’s important to keep cool and have a clear head. Make sure you find out what style of interview it will be; it may be a more traditional panel interview, with several interviewers taking turns to ask questions, or it may be a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). MMI’s are becoming increasingly popular, and involve moving around several stations, each assessing a different area. These could include why you want to do medicine, your work experience, conversations based on a scenario or possibly role-play. You have around 5 minutes at each station, and will receive a score from each which are put together to make a total interview score. Different styles of interview suit different people, but I experienced both and neither were as bad as I thought! Spend time preparing and looking at practice questions, and make sure you always have answers to ‘Why do you want to do medicine?’ and ‘Why do you want to study at this university?’. Reading their prospectus and looking on their website will help with this - mentioning specific details will impress the interviewers. They also want to see that you have mature attitude and, again, a realistic view of medicine; suggesting that you think that it’s all great will make you come across as naïve. I would recommend the book ‘Medical School Interviews’ by Olivier Picard and George Lee, it’s full of practice questions with advice on how to answer them, as well as model answers. It also has a section on the MMI, including tips for the role play station which I found particularly helpful. Although preparation is important, I think that what most universities are looking for, above all, is a personality that fits a career in medicine (and their university) – just be yourself! Smiling and having a sense of humour makes you come across as a warm, friendly person.

And then comes the agonising wait for an offer! Medicine applicants are always the first to apply and the last to hear back, so waiting is an inevitable part of the process. No news may be good news! But if it is bad news don’t be disheartened, the majority of applicants don’t receive offers on the first time of applying. Make the most of your year off and apply again next year, you’ll be in a much better position having achieved your A levels and acquired more work experience, as well as life experience. If all this hasn’t put you off a career in medicine, then you must be serious! Although it’s a long and fairly challenging process, don’t lose sight of your goal - an offer makes it all worthwhile. I wish you luck with your application, and I hope this will help you to take one step closer to your dream of being a doctor.

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QUEER BAITING BY BECCY BREE

ueer baiting. For those of you not familiar with the term, it is the practice of including low-level homosexual subtext in television programmes and films, most commonly between two white males. It is a huge problem, especially for queer teenagers. This subtext is often incredibly subtle. It appears in the form of jokes and innuendo, or through the body language of the characters involved. It is often the kind of thing that only queer people or people aware of and comfortable with queer relationships would pick up on. One of the main reasons it is such a huge problem is the homophobic, or at the very least heteronormative, attitude it implies. This is due to the fact that these queer relationships are never made explicit, and are left up to interpretation. As a result, it manages to catch the attention, most specifically, of the deprived queer teenagers and young adults who watch these television shows and films looking out for queer representation, whilst still flying under the radar of the more heteronormative or even outright homophobic audience members. The producers of the television shows or films are subtly working to play both sides to gain a bigger audience. Unfortunately, this leaves the queer audience feeling like queer baiting is the best shot at representation they have, and it can be very harmful in that sense. Queer relationships are played as jokes, and there is nothing in terms of actual, positive representation, available to those that seek it within the media.

In fact, often, when asked about it, the writers will outright deny any homoerotic implications or subtext, and even call those that point it out “delusional”. When asked about the potential of a non-heterosexual lead, the response is often that they “would support it” but only “if it served the story”, which is a hugely problematic attitude to have. Why not represent queer people in the media simply because they exist in real life? Does it serve the plot for your white male lead to have green eyes, or to be a little shorter than average? Does it support the plot in any way to make them heterosexual? The answer is simple. No.

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and narrow it down to those who offer the style you’re looking for. Look at their entry requirements carefully; although they all ask for at least 3 A’s at A2 level they often have different GCSE, AS and UKCAT requirements. They also use these differently in their selection processes. Some give out interviews based on a UKCAT cut-off point, and some score each area individually (grades, UKCAT score, personal statement etc.) and invite highest scoring candidates to interview. Apply to universities whose selection process plays to your strengths. It’s really helpful to go and see as many universities as you can, you’re going to spend at least 5 years there so you need to have a good feeling about the place! Also spend some time thinking about the location of the university, if you want to come home regularly then Scotland might not be the best choice! Look at how long it would take and how much it would cost to get home on the train and/or plane, as you probably won’t have a car with you. The last thing to consider is the university league tables for medicine, although I wouldn’t put too much weighting on this. They tend to fluctuate a lot, and it’s really about personal preference. I found it more useful to compare the scores for individual categories that were important to me, such as student satisfaction and graduate prospects. Although Oxford and Cambridge are almost consistently at the top, they’re not everything. Their courses are quite oldfashioned and there’s no patient contact until year three. Doctors will tell you that where your degree is from is more or less irrelevant, they’re all viewed equally as they must be of the same standard to comply with the General Medical Council guidelines. My advice would be to choose the universities that suit you and where you think you’d be happiest, rather than focusing on their prestige.

But we live in a heteronormative society, and as such heterosexual is the norm, and anything different is… well, different. That idea is understandably problematic. Although I will concede that we have improved when it comes to outright homophobia in society, it remains a serious issue, and heteronormativity is something that needs to be tackled. Queer baiting is hurtful. Heteronormativity is hurtful. At the very least it makes queer people uncomfortable. At worst it can take lives. I am not accusing anyone of anything. I am simply asking you to consider the implications of queer baiting, and the issues with heteronormative attitudes. Consider queer people. Don’t forget we exist.

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THE REVENANT How do you follow Birdman? You cast Leonardo DiCaprio in a western based on true events. The film focuses on DiCaprio’s character, Hugh Glass, as he travels across the frontier in search for his double crossing partners. The trailer gives us a glimpse at the stunning world that Alejandro González Iñárritu has created – the cinematography looks exquisite and the performances award winning. Here’s hoping that DiCaprio finally picks up a well-deserved best actor Oscar. What we expect – beautiful outstanding performances.

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X-MEN APOCALUPSE First Class had promise. Days of Future Past was excellent. Will Apocalypse be Singer’s The Dark Knight Rises – a film doomed to linger in the shadow of its much superior previous instalment. Set in the 1980’s Apocalypse will see the return of the young-ish Professor X, Magneto, Mystique, and others. This time out they will be battling Apocalypse – the very first mutant. Stills from the film are not encouraging as they seem to have really dropped the ball with Apocalypse’s look and the outfits for the female mutants seem to be taking a backward step into the Spice Girls’ wardrobe. Having said that the mythology behind Apocalypse is strong, so fans can hold onto that and hope that Singer goes out on a high. What we expect – For Wolverine to show up and for the film to be enjoyable until Mr Freeze… I mean Apocalypse turns up. Excitement level: 68

By Darren Meitiner-Harvey

Aliens vs Predator, Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus, Freddie vs Jason… let’s face it, Hollywood doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to movies with versus in the title. But, with the source material being from Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns, you have to ask, what can go wrong? There are a few things to be anxious over, such as Ben Affleck, the objectification of Wonder Woman, and style over substance. But, there is hope. The mood seems in line with Miller’s comics, the story is solid, and there is some great acting talent. There’s a lot to squeeze into one movie, so we’re crossing our fingers in the hope that the movie doesn’t feel too bloated, but the Nolan films and the recent Man of Steel have pathed the way for what promises to be an awesome superhero flick. What we expect - An extended trailer for the Justice League movie. Oh, and Batman and Superman will become friends. Excitement level: 75

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

SUICIDE SQUAD

‘The force is strong in my family. My father has it. I have it. My sister has it. You have that power too.’ Just take a moment to allow those words to wash over you… Arguably the most anticipated film of all time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens promises to blow fans away, whilst education the next generation in the ways of the force. From what we’ve seen so far Abrams looks like he is respecting the original trilogy, whilst breathing much needed fresh life into the franchise. Let’s face it, the prequels suck, so we need this… we need this so bad. We have been treated to a few images, a couple of trailers, and various rumours, but word on the street is that the film will focus on the children of Han Solo and Princess Leia and the rise of a new order of Jedi. The pesky Empire will still be lingering in the background posing a constant threat to the New Republic, and the dark side will be a menace to the returning Jedi order. There’s just one thing left to say, ‘Chewie. We’re home.’

Hollywood is obsessed with grey at the moment and not the 50 shades kind. It’s the other kind, the human kind. Ever since Nolan’s Batman, our superheroes have been humanised on the big screen – they have flaws, dark pasts, and make mistakes. Suicide Squad promises to take this to a new level when the audience are asked to connect with a bunch of psychotic villains. Filling the film with fan favourites and some awesome talent has meant that the film will no doubt be a huge hit, but the interesting question is, when they bring all these DC characters together, who will you be rooting for?

What we expect – To cry during the opening crawl, to cry when we see Mark Hamill on the big screen and to cry when we see the Millennium Falcon.

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What we expect – great performances, a tonne of ‘ha ha ha’ tattoos, and plenty of cosplay ideas.

GHOSTBUSTERS Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig, and Melissa McCarthy lead the way in the upcoming Ghostbusters movie. This is a movie to be excited about for so many reasons, but there is one huge reason for disappointment and that is that Bill Murray is not going to feature. Some may question the logic in making this movie and I guess the answer would be money – nostalgia sells and with a strong female presence the movie teases at being a hit. It’s easy to predict that Ghostbusters won’t capture the magic of the originals, but here’s hoping for something fresh and new that will have us singing ‘who you gonna call?’ What we expect – nostalgia and some laughs. Excitement level: 60

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One situation it seems to be impossible to win in is politics. Even if you do what you can to understand the different parties and what they stand for (in a country that doesn't have compulsory political education) your opinion is dismissed as irrelevant and uninformed. At best you're an idealist, and at worst you're just a kid. If you don't, however, you're the death of this country, not even having any interest in its politics and future. What I'm trying to say is that there is a lot already working against our generation, and the way that others view us. We have the odds stacked against us. But we are also the next generation. We have all the power. We are the future of this country. So, for those of you that are not voting, or that complain about things yet accept them as inevitable and don't take action, just consider this. You may not feel powerful. You probably still feel like you're

just a kid. But you have power. We have power. As a collective group, we could do incredible things. My friend who lives in Sweden, for example, is difficult to keep in contact with, because she always seems to be taking part in some kind of march or protest. There's too much cynicism, and apathy in this generation. It is my opinion that it isn't that we don't care, but rather that we doubt our own power far too much. That we do care, but we feel like if we try to take action it won't work, and we'll just be looked down on by older people, waiting to see us fail. And that doubt, that fear, stops us from trying in the first place. If you're not sure whether you're going to vote, or if there's something that you're passionate about but not taking a stand for, I have some advice. Do it. The worst that can happen is that it won't work, and if that's the case then just keep on trying. I understand the fear and doubt. The thought that you won't make a difference, that you'll give a cause everything you have and you still won't change anything. But if we all think like that, how can we possibly change anything?

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M AY EDWARDS After two years of a Health and Social care BTEC at Suffolk One, Cara May Edwards planned a trip to Tanzania, Africa to gain midwifery experience outside of the UK. Here’s what she had to say about her journey, and going beyond your comfort zone.

Following the realisation of how competitive it is to get accepted onto a midwifery degree at university, I decided to gain some midwifery experience outside of the UK to enhance my university applications. I grasped an opportunity to work in a specialised midwifery unit, through an organisation called ‘Plan My Gap Year’. I planned a two week trip to Arusha, Tanzania. Initially the trip seemed unachievable; I had four months to raise just under £2000. Firstly, I took a gamble- I went to Chelmsford auction and invested in a Mazda 121 which I cleaned up and sold for triple the price that I bought it for. I also did a Christmas fundraiser where I was dressed as an elf for eight hours and organised a cake/ coffee morning at my work place. The rest of the money was earned through numerous hours of waitressing over the Christmas holidays. I had never travelled alone so even the initial journey to Africa was a daunting experience. Being alone for twenty hours of travelling was slightly overwhelming. When people ask me about my trip to Africa, I honestly do not know where to begin. It was the most enlightening and emotionally challenging experience. Over the two weeks that I was there, I worked eighty hours in a midwifery unit, went on a two-day safari, visited hot springs in Moshi and met the Masai people in Tenguru. I also made the most amazing friends and experienced some African night life! When on placement, I was able to get involved in ultrasound scans, the administration of vaccinations, antenatal and postnatal appointments as well as witnessing three births. The differentiation

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between professionalism initially was quite perplexing. Some behaviour within practice wouldn’t be accepted within the UK for instance, answering your phone to chat to friends and family whilst a patient is giving birth! Another area that was also daunting is the lack of resources. There, they only had one of everything so if they asked me to get the baby monitor I had to go and find it which meant it could be anywhere in the unit and you just had to find it and share it! Although I don’t miss the lack of food, hot water and hand dryers, I miss the warm welcoming and laid back approach which calmed people quickly. I think that friendly approach should be replicated worldwide!

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I was always told that I wouldn’t have a choice of university to study a midwifery degree, it is rare to even get accepted to one. However out of my five applications I have been given three offers (so far)one of which only had nine places, out of an initial eight hundred applicants. I am so proud of myself for this. I felt that I wouldn’t even get offered one place as it is so competitive. To anybody reading this who doubts themselves (just like I did), you CAN achieve your goals, through hard work, commitment and going beyond your comfort zone.

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presented ‘An Evening of Dance’ in the Performing Arts Space. A capacity audience were delighted by the range of dance styles presented and the high quality of talent on show from both year 12 and Year 13 students. Jack Parry, who is studying A level Dance at One, writes about his experiences of the dance opportunities at One and how they support his interests in Dance outside college.

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‘In A Level Dance I study a two year course which teaches practical contemporary dance in a creative and technical context. Matched with this is a theoretical aspect which broadens your knowledge and understanding of both professional dance works and repertoire as well as an exploration of the body, fitness and safe practice which aims to make you a better and more rounded dancer. At One, I have studied celebrated works such as the ‘Nutcracker!’ by famous practitioner Matthew Bourne, as well as an in-depth study of ‘Zero Degrees’, a piece by two of the most influential and internationally renowned choreographers in the world of Contemporary Dance today; Akram Khan and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Practically, I have also been given the chance to explore the work of Russel Maliphant, Sylvie Guillem and Alvin Ailey; as well as being able to create my own choreography including solio work and a group choreography for five dancers which I named ‘Complexus’.

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This group piece for my A level exam was based on the exploration of a quote from ‘The Jungle Book’- “for the strength of the pack is the wolf and the strength of the wolf is the pack”. I loved choreographing. I took inspiration from everything I had learnt in the course as well as other influences from outside of college, choreographing my dance to be strong, powerful and rhythmic. What is so great about One is that we are given the opportunity to perform our work the same week of our exam, to an audience of two hundred. The Dance Showcase is performed every year in the Spring Term, showcasing the talent at One from a range of courses; year 12 and 13 BTEC Performing Arts and BTEC Dance through to the A Level pieces.

I’ve been lucky enough to premiere work by both Akram Khan and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London. We have also toured both pieces nationally, at events such as U.Dance and Latitude Festival. It’s been a life changing experience that has not only developed me as a dancer but as a person, and fits perfectly with what I’m studying at college as both the choreographers I’ve worked with are the ones I am studying for my A level exam. Through my two years here at One the college has supported me through my journey not only as part of the course but outside of it, providing advice and extra time to help choreograph pieces for auditions. Later this year I am beginning a three year Contemporary Dance Degree course at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, and I believe that the college have given me the confidence and choreographic skills needed to take to the next level. I’m gutted to be leaving after such a short amount of time but I’m ready to continue my journey in dance and see where it takes me!

As part of the A Level group, we were given the opportunity to perform our Ailey solos and showcase our group pieces. It is the perfect chance to experience what it is like to perform your exam work to a large audience and received feedback before actually showing it to the visiting examiner later that week. Outside of college, I train three times a week at the DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training [CAT] scheme in Contemporary, Ballet and Creative. Through the CAT scheme, I auditioned for the National Youth Dance Company and I am now in my second year with the company.

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Previous School: Claydon High School Subjects Taken: Geography, English Literature and Sociology. Why did you choose One? It had a good reputation from the start and it’s so different to high school. Other sixth forms seemed too much like school still and you are treated a lot more like an adult here. Why do you like studying at One? Everyone is really friendly and inclusive, everyone gets on. You get to meet people from different back grounds and different locations, it’s a real mix of students. I’ve made some really good friends over the past few years that I didn’t imagine myself having. I’ve been really lucky.

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Advice you would give other students about next steps after taking GCSEs Best thing to do is to keep up to date with all your work and revision, because when you come to exams it gets a bit crazy. What is the best thing about One? The teaching is some of the best I have ever had, you learn so much more than you have to, they teach you so much and it gives you a real interest. It opens your eyes to the world. My PPT gave a lot of support and advice when I was writing my personal statement for UCAS. That was really helpful. What are your next steps after One? Going to Uni to study Geography & International Development, I would like to work abroad for charity, develop education for girls in countries where the education is of a lesser standard and help develop the country though that. I’m going to UEA, I’ve got an unconditional place. I did an extended project last year which was based on educating girls in Nigeria and how that could help develop the country. This project was initiated by One. I had to write a dissertation based upon research I conducted last summer and had to present my findings to a panel of teachers. It was a lot of extra work but really worth it.

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Previous School: Westbourne Academy. Subjects Taken: Ancient History, Combined English (Literature & Language) and Biology. Why did you choose One? The atmosphere at One and the design of One really appealed to me and everyone just seemed happy to be here. Why do you like studying at One? The atmosphere here is great and the teachers are great as well and generally everyone who is here, really wants to be here.

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Advice you would give other students about next steps after GCSEs It does get harder but stick with it as you will get used to it. Don’t give up too easily! Keep your options open. What is the best thing about One Teachers are very encouraging and helpful, they support you. My PPT helped me a lot with my university application. I took part in the debating club at One, I enjoyed it a lot. What are your next steps after One? I’m going to do a history undergraduate degree in September at UEA, I’ve got an unconditional place. After this I want to do a years teaching course and I plan to teach history.

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Georgia Ince - ‘Relationships’

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Ross Barber - ‘Weave of Henry’

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Lucy Fuller Ross Barber - ‘Harvester’

Arthur Glazin - ‘Sicily’

Arthur Glazin - ‘Triptych’

Tara Schug - ‘Panorama 1’

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Ross Barber - ‘Trafalgar Square’

Ross Barber - ‘Abandoned Barn’

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W E ’ RE A LL PA N Kayleigh Gissing

C R E A T I V E W R I T I N G

You fluster around in the early morning, hair at odd angles, crusty craters in the corners of your eyes and night flaking white drool staining your cheek as you rush for work. Coffee seems to have lost its kick start as you shove the heavy door to your office open. You flick the monitor of the computer bringing it to life slumping in your cold swivel chair for the day. Returning home it’s the same as always, dinner, work, wash, bed. You turn the lights out. Now you understand why Peter Pan didn’t want to grow up.

BLA C K RAT Sam Whitby

Scurrying from one house to the next. Scampering up and down the streets. A coat as black as the sky at night, I slip through the shadows, unseen, and unheard. I ease my supple frame through the worn crevice in your bedroom wall; I see the subtle sink and swell of your breasts as you breath in sleep. How lovely it will be, to impregnate those breasts with death’s odour, to see you ravished slowly beneath the claws of the rat. For I am death; the death of all; and for tonight, and just tonight, this Death will be yours.

B Y S T U D E N T S AT O N E F E E LI N G S OF OBS E RVA N C E Kathryn Philpot

L O VE UN D Y I N G Jaime Gray

He travelled by train past the final spot they had shared; His mind replaying the story for which he had been scared. She looked up at him, pining for his companionship, She saw his troubled thoughts that followed his minor blip. He saw her: under the trees, crouched down, crying. The smoker’s flame touching skin was as painful as the love undying. He surveyed authorities until nothing more was said, All he uncovered was ‘Woman Found Dead’.

Appearances behold, Have them in your grasp, Let them fly and wander. But always keep them with you, Keep them safe and inside of you. Always know where you land up, What circumstances you are in; You might not know the area But that does not stop you from believing In the place you are at And holding it dear. You feel lost Surrounded by all others around, The business overwhelms, and In your head you’re confused. This daze that you surround yourself in; It buzzes around you, inside you, You can’t control it or get away. You feel dismayed but you go with it; You ride the flow, the daze, You try your utmost to overcome it. It fills your soul.

She didn’t regret the crime committed, the time she had to shoot A man, the President, whose opinions didn’t suit. Now it’s time to take care of the rest, Who knew, Beneath is a bomb strapped to his chest, The secret too? The sound of their love will echo through the street, Once they’re both gone they can once again meet.

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M A K I N G A CUPPA Jaime Gray

Making a cup of tea is far more complex than you’d initially think. Filling the kettle with tap water, returning the kettle to its stand, turning the kettle on. And whilst the kettle’s boiling one must obtain a mug, a spoon, a teabag, probably some milk and possibly some sugar. All the ingredients combine to create something so warmingly satisfying that when alone they are nothing without the other ingredients. Many convince themselves this isn’t true; they don’t need anything more or perhaps anyone. Yet while the water boils and comes to life, there’s no need to worry about the separate ingredients until the time is up. Choosing your ingredients is inevitable if it is tea you’re after.

S LE E P I N G BE A U T Y Sam Whitby

No one hundred days or nights. No one hundred years. But in one hundred words, you shall abide by this curse, and see death by the lock of our passionate kiss. Red curls shall weave about your shoulders as you sink into the swell of the tomb. Your precious white skin, flawless as ever, my love – but no longer embellished with those glimmering green eyes. Your voice… but a ghost. Now rest, my fair prince, my forever sleeping beauty. And your kingdom shall know of the wrath of this fair maiden, seduced by evil and the curse of a witch.

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F L ASH FICTION Rosie Rivers

It wasn’t often visited now, the old chapel. The stone floor was cracked and dusty. The wooden seats, aging and rotting were unlikely to be stable under the weight of those attempting to reach God. The stain glass windows, though intact, seemed to lack the translucence that captivated people when they were first built in. A chapel that once had people spilling out the doors at every service, seemed hollow and obsolete. People feared that archaic nature of the place, feared their bones would age like the wood. Though to some the chapel lacked the beauty it once possessed, I admired the way it echoed a history. The building was scheduled to be knocked down, and I wanted one last look at the premises before it was taken away, before the history of the place collapsed in on itself the way the stone walls would. As I walked down the centre aisle, staring up at the high beamed ceiling, attempting to seize the place to my memory, it took me several moments to realize I was not alone. An old man sat on the front pew. Head bent in a crooked position, shoulders hunched, and looking intently to his left. “What will happen to you though Maggie?” His voice surprised me. I hadn’t expected a voice so loud and gravely in the muted church. I also found it strange that an endless silence was all that answered his question. Clearly, we were the only two people in the rundown Chapel. Then his voice came again, fuelled with more emotion this time. “But I won’t get to see you anymore?” His voice shook vigorously, and I suspected he was crying. Thoughts stumbled over one another in my mind. Should I make myself known? Comfort him? He seemed to be so wrapped up in the conversation he hadn’t noticed my presence. Yet I also failed to notice the presence of whoever ‘Maggie’ was. I coughed nervously and his head snapped in my direction instantly. His face was weathered and his expression screamed sadness. “Oh! I didn’t see you there.” He said, offering me a bitter sweet smile, as if frustrated that I’d interrupted his conversation with the air. I walked cautiously towards him, and noticed he held a flickering candle in his trembling hand. He offered me the other and I shook it gently. “Laura.” I told him. “Charles.” He retorted. “You probably think I’m barking mad?” He said, offering me that same hopelessly sad smile. “Aren’t we all.” I replied, taking a risky seat on the broken pew next to him. He wore a simple suit. Thinly striped shirt, brown jacket with trousers and shoes to match. What was left of his hair was combed back neatly, and his face, though old and weathered, I could infer his younger self had been handsome, with his structured jaw line and wide eyes. I smiled in the silence before he spoke to fill it. “The candle is so I know she’s here.” His voice was earnest, but I frowned politely. I didn’t understand what he meant. “So you know whose hear?” “Maggie.” He told me “My wife.” I searched the chapel for his wife once more, but again, came to the conclusion, I and Charles were the only two people in the building. “She says she remembers being as youthful as yourself.” He continues, staring at an unknown spot in the air, like he was mesmerised, like he couldn’t look away. It seemed he had forgotten me once more as he continued the conversation with his wife. “Yes of course I remember you at 24, we’d been married two years by then Maggie.” His voice soft and gentle. Another pause of silence before he said “I love you as much now, as I did then.” and then the candle he’d held so tightly in his hand snapped and the flame went out. When my eyes adjusted to the dark, Charles was gone, and I was alone in the desolate chapel.

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T HE T I M E T HI E F Rhiannon Culley

You come home. Your deadline is in two hours. You’ve had two weeks to do it but you’ve been spending your time doing more important things like you know, sitting. A lot of sitting. You take a seat; grab something full of sugar, open your laptop and you are ready to do this thing! .... You ought to feed the cats first though. I mean if you don’t you’ll be living in a world full of starving cats and without them the entire eco system will fall to shit....probably....and whilst you’re up you might as well do the washing up. Maybe mow the lawn, Hoover the house, bake a cake, stare aimlessly at a blank wall for a bit. Then you’ll do some work, you promise. That right there is the description of the daily routine of every normal functioning human being with work to do. Ironically, it’s the very thing I’ve been doing for the past few hours to avoid writing this. Procrastinating. Even saying the word is making me slightly uncomfortable. There’s something about giving it an official name that makes it sound like work, which makes me want to distract myself so I don’t have to do it. To procrastinate procrastinating. Plus it sounds a bit like it’s got the word crust in it and that is a word that should never, ever be used unless describing bread. No-one can say they aren’t guilty of coming up with menial tasks to distract themselves from the real one at hand. Edward Young once said “Procrastination is the thief of time”. If this is true then I want to know where this “Time thief” has come from and why the hell he’s targeted me so goddamn heavily. He’s probably going through some kind of nasty divorce, or something and feels the need to stop everyone else doing good things. Prick. It’s essentially a form of self-harm. What is it that stops us doing things? I mean really, in the time we’ve spent doing meaningless crap we could have finished what we needed to do and probably started on the rest of our work-load. Sometimes we even try to convince ourselves that we are doing it to help us work more effectively. “I know I’ll put on some music, it’ll help me to concentrate.” You think to yourself, although you know deep down you’re just using the inane noise to drown out the shrieking sound of failure slowly slicing away at your peace of mind. Let’s blame social media. That’ll make us feel better. The media love to do that don’t they? Alleviating any possibility that they are perhaps just a little bit lazy purely because they have a glowing piece of plastic that they just can’t seem to turn off. BLAME IT ON THE PIXELS.I can’t lie, I find myself routinely scrolling without even thinking about it when there are essays to be written and articles to write. Essentially I think my point is you could give me 75 years to complete a piece of homework and I’d still be sat there the night before it’s due coming up with rubbish things to do that don’t actually need doing. This is basically just me ranting about how much I hate procrastination almost as much as I hate people who write whiny articles about their completely irrelevant First World problems. And hypocrites. If you’ll excuse me I’m off to find the time thief so I can deck him one instead of doing the work I have due in two hours.

T HE F OX A N D T HE HOUN D Kayleigh Gissing

Brought up from a cub he was, alongside the pups by a hunter’s hand. He grew fast, turning into beautiful flash of fiery amber, cunning as can be. Then he left, vanished in the night. He would return, every now and then, taunting his four-legged friends. They would snarl and bark, tugging at their neck chains. On the last day of life Copper broke free, chasing Tod, savage & free. He did not see the train, nor hear its engine roar, only felt the thump of bones breaking raw. Tod however lived, flicking his tail and running wild.

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Accounting students make £20,000 on the stock market

Four A Level Accounting students have made over £20,000 on the stock market and now qualify for the semi finals coming 84th out of 8,750 teams. Oliver Day-Hydes, Luke Scruby, Malachi Spink and Gabrielle Gillespie have been taking part in the ifs Student Investor Challenge. This is a national finance competition with students investing £100,000 of virtual money in stocks and shares using the London FTSE100 market in realtime. Mentoring the team was A Level Accounting teacher Paul Hinchcliffe - 'The competition has given the students a great insight into the world of trading on the stock market and a taste of a future career in trading'. The group of Yr12 Accounting students dealing under the team name 'Justice Forever' have been carefully studying the financial press and following the daily stock prices of their share portfolio to buy and sell shares over a 3 month period. The team beat over 30,000 other students and were the top performing team in Suffolk. The semi finals will now see the students being tested on their skills at predicting future stock prices over a one month period using financial data to make accurate predictions. The top two teams from Suffolk in the semi finals will go onto the national finals in London, competing in a bid to win an all expenses trip to New York and £2,000 each.

Left to right in photo: Oliver Day-Hydes, Malachi Spink, Gabrielle Gillespie and Luke Scruby

One Exceptional Experience Throughout the year, the Hotel Management students have been part of many hospitality based activities. They have had speakers from Fred Olsen and Princess Cruise lines as well as Go Brazil wine tasting. The groups have also visited and undertaken work placements at The Salthouse Harbour, Wivenhoe House Hotel, Suffolk Food Hall and Sprowston Manor to name but a few. The highlight of the year was the trip to Aldeburgh to apply their college-based studies on Customer Service at The White Lion and Brudenell hotels. Greeted by the General Manager, Peter Osborne, at The White Lion, the students were given a tour of the hotel including the beautiful Brasserie Restaurant and relaxing sea view rooms. They then had the opportunity to work in the kitchens, preparing meringues for Eton Mess and decorating biscuits. Before lunch they were shown the fish huts and smoke house opposite the hotel and tasted some of the fresh produce that the totel uses. After lunch in the Brasserie, the students headed down the seafront to The Brudenell Hotel which enabled them to compare the customer service provided by the 4* hotel with that of the 3* White Lion Hotel. On visiting the rooms at the Brudenell, the students were amazed that a local hotel could provide such luxury and excellent customer service. On speaking to the students they said “we had a great time at the hotels and were made to feel like guests experiencing the standards of customer service they receive”. They went on to say “the rooms in both hotels were amazing and we loved the attention to detail the hotel made for their guests especially the personalised soft toys for children”. Lucy McNicholas – Teacher of Hotel & Events Management

Beauty Therapy Level 2 Make-Up Competition Beauty Therapy students create glamourous Disney looks. Aladdin, Tinkerbell and Minnie Mouse were a few creations that came to life during the annual make-up competition at One. The event saw all Level 2 Beauty Therapy students create a Disney related design for their course unit titled ‘An image based on a theme’. Emma Lloyd, Teacher of Beauty Therapy, at One said “Each year we have a different theme. Our students have to create a mood board and have a few months to put a look together. They consider hair, make-up, body art, nails, outfit, shoes – everything. The competition allows our students to be creative. Lots of them want to go to university to do make-up and this event helps them build their portfolios.” Last year’s winner was Layla Glasgow. This year she was a judge. “I walked around the room and observed the work” she said. “The standard was high.” Capital Hair and Beauty supplied prizes for the winners. Kristina Reed represented the company and was also a judge. She said “It’s good to get involved – the students are our future customers and it’s great to see the girls being creative”. Isabella Spry from Ipswich was the overall winner. She was inspired by the film Aladdin and said “I created (sic) a half Jasmine half Genie look. It was great to win”. Isabella’s winning look was modelled by her sister Jemima Spry. Second place went to Rosie Wells with her Cruella De Ville creation modelled by Lily Buckles. Third place went to Beth-Grace Jolly for her Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas creation modelled by Stephanie Campbell. The judges also made a commendation to Cara Miller who created the Mad Hatter modelled by her Mum, Charly Lingwood.

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The toxicity of

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“I’m not like other girls.” It’s a phrase that is the result of toxic levels of internalised misogyny. Very often closely followed by girls stating that they engage in stereotypically ‘masculine’ activities, it serves to distance girls from their femininity, something which they see the need to do in order to be respected, and treated as people, particularly by males. It is therefore not too difficult to see how this attitude has its roots in patriarchal views, and in the idea that men are inherently better, while women are inherently weaker and shallower. “I’m not like other girls.” It’s a phrase that implies that there is, in fact, something wrong with “other girls”. That “other girls” are something negative, something that you don’t want to be like, or be associated with. It implies that these girls are superior because they aren’t like other girls, and that this superiority comes from the rejection of stereotypical ‘femininity’. “I’m not like other girls.” It brings to mind an image, doesn’t it? Of these mysterious “other girls”. I can see them now, they shop for clothes and they care about makeup and shoes and losing weight, and they’re the exact same shallow, two dimensional stereotype we’ve been trying to break out of. I’m sure these girls exist, but they are not “other girls”. These are the same girls, and they have every right to do whatever it is that makes them happy without having to be judged and looked down upon.

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“I’m not like other girls.” Only I think you are, in essence. You breathe, you eat, you laugh and you cry. You like some things and you dislike others. You have friends and family and people you care about. You work hard at what matters to you, and you function in a basic sense exactly as all other girls do.

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If I could ban one phrase from English, this might well be it.

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It’s a phrase that’s heard all too much from teen girls in today’s society. These girls feel the need to distance themselves from all other girls in order to be special, to seem important, or likeable, but why?

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“I’m not like other girls.” If I could ban one phrase from English, this might well be it. I know you want to say that you’re special, and you’re different. Those things can be positive things, but only in the sense that you are an individual and as such you’re different from every other human being on the planet. Yet you wouldn’t say “I’m not like other people”, would you? You wouldn’t. Because, as much as you are different from all other people, you’re also essentially the same. And yet, you’d still say “I’m not like other girls”, highlighting internalised misogynistic attitudes that you might not even be aware of. So, instead of competing with girls, support them. You’re an individual. Revel in your personal likes, dislikes and personality traits, as an individual. But stop tearing down the rest of your gender in a misguided and needless attempt to make yourself look good. The world would be a far better place.

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Outside of college our students also demonstrated their excellent musicianship, with Joe Purbrook becoming the first student from the college to be offered a place at a conservatoire and Tom Wright winning the brass heat of the West Suffolk Young Musician Competition.

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It has been a busy year for the Music students at One, with various activities, trips and performances. The year began with a visit from BIMM, one of the leading contemporary music universities, who came to talk to students not only about the courses that they offer but also about the career paths open to them when they have finished their studies, including artist management, promotion, publishing as well as the many creative careers to musicians. This visit was highly inspirational, featuring a performance by Reverbed; a band composed of ex-BIMM students. This visit really helped several of the students currently studying Level 3 Music Performance to start to look at career paths they had not before considered.

The end of February saw the college’s annual production. This year’s production was ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and as always featured an extremely talented cast of students. The lead roles this year were played

by Charlie Pittman as Seymour and Jess Callis as Audrey, with Jeanie Hackman providing the voice of the plant. The fantastic cast were backed up by an equally talented band comprised of musicians from across the college.

Later in the Autumn term students also got to take part in several trips, including going to the Music Production Expo at the Emirates Stadium, where students got to test and purchase a whole host of different music technology equipment. Students also had the opportunity to experience several performances including Rachel Cohen at the London Jazz Festival, the Guildhall School of Music Symphony Orchestra at The Barbican and the Annual Wolsey Pantomime. The end of the first term culminated in the colleges annual Winter Concert. This year the winter concert featured performances by the Year 12 BTEC Music Performance students, performing a variety of festive rock songs, and showcased work from across Performing Arts with the Year 12 BTEC Performing Arts students

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performing a medley of songs from The Lion King. The concert finale featured an arrangement of the music from ‘Jersey Boys’ written for the concert allowing everyone who took part to play and sing. After a very successful winter concert the spring term saw the college’s Big Band feature in several showcase events. The Big Band were fortunate enough to be asked to headline their evening at The Celebration of Schools’ Music event at Snape Maltings Concert Hall, as well as The Rotary Club’s Musicians’ Showcase at Ipswich High School for Girls. At both events the big band wowed the audience with excellent renditions of Van Morrison’s ‘Moondance’ and Stevie Wonder’s ‘Sir Duke’, which featured an excellent tenor sax solo by Matthew Herbert.

During the summer term the Year 13 BTEC students ended their time at One by organising and playing at a concert. The students developed skills in marketing and promotion that they demonstrated with a highly successful event at P.J. McGinty’s. Three bands from the BTEC group performed at the gig – The Verticals, Wednesday Hour and South City, playing a variety of covers and original material. The gig was headlined by local pop punk band Back To The Point. The year was rounded off with the college’s Spring Concert. This year the concert showcased the talents of the A-Level musicians within the college, with Year 12 performing ‘Tin Roof

Blues’ and Year 13 performing Louis Armstrong’s ‘Cornet Chop Suey’ featuring Arthur Glazin on Trumpet – a piece which the group originally learnt for Arthur’s A-Level recital. One of the main highlights of the concert was a guest appearance by Taylor ‘Moulton’ Swift. This excellent look-a-like came on during the Covers Band’s performance of ‘Shake it Off’ and brought the house down with her superb rapping skills! The spring concert concluded with a mashup of ‘Uptown Funk’ and ‘Oops Upside Your Head’ the day before the copyright lawsuit, which hopefully was just a coincidence! Whilst their have been a lot of excellent events organised by the music staff this year these events would not be at all successful without the support of the talent musicians throughout the college, and with many of these students finishing their time with us we would like to thank them and wish them every success in the future.

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SCIENCE. TECHNOLOGY. ENGINEERING. MATHEMATICS.

AS GEOGRAPHY VISIT TO FELIXSTOWE The AS Geography students were shown how to complete numerous fieldwork techniques; these included cost benefit analysis, land use surveying, questionnaires, beach profiling with the use of a theodolite, bi-polar analysis of coastal defences and much more. The students are now working on the data collected to form results and conclusions surrounding coastal management. A2 GEOGRAPHY TRIP TO MINSMERE On a dry but windy day on the Suffolk Coast, the weather allowed us to investigate the biodiversity of the reserve before lunch and before the rain set in. Our hosts at the RSPB reserve, Dot and Sarah, helped us to explore and investigate the rich variety of habitats at Britain’s’ most popular bird reserve and one of Suffolk’s fastest growing attractions. Visits to bird hides, reedbeds, grazing highland cattle and sluice gates were accompanied by water sampling, soil testing and quadrat surveys. After lunch, Dot and Sarah showed a presentation to explain how this rapidly disappearing corner of Britain is being imaginatively and sustainably managed through negotiations between major players like EDF, The National Trust and Suffolk County Council. AS GEOGRAPHY VISIT IPSWICH WATERFRONT Our AS Geography students visited Ipswich Waterfront on a crisp October morning to assess the success of urban improvement schemes. Groups visited 5 sites while collecting field data. Questionnaires of locals and visitors, accessibility opportunities and constraints as well as environmental assessments and a services index were carried out to provide a full data collection programme which enabled students to analyse and assess the success of the schemes in place along the Waterfront and how that success varied along the length of the study area.

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AS PRODUCT DESIGN VISIT TO LONDON A Level Product Design students visited the V&A and Science Museum in November, to help develop their understanding of the influence of historical and modern design themes within product development. The trip was a success, and students were able to appreciate the design and construction of iconic furniture from various periods in time, including the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and the emergence of Modernism. A-LEVEL MATHEMATICS VISIT TO CAMBRIDGE 46 A-Level Mathematics students went to Cambridge to attend ‘Maths Inspiration’ lectures. The event has 3 presenters: Jen Rodgers (London School of Tropical Medicine), Matt Parker (Stand-up Mathematician) and Steve Mould (Physicist). The visit was very worthwhile, allowing students to see Mathematics used out of the usual context, to explore a myriad of simple ideas.

BTEC APPLIED SCIENCE VISIT TO HOLLESLEY BAY Twenty Students were shown around the Male Category D Prison, by Jeff Orr, the Deputy Governor. Jeff has decades of experience working in all categories of prisons and was a very informative and thought provoking guide. He helped the students make essential links in their work on Criminology. He explained the relevance of key theories on crime and punishment. Hollesley Bay can accommodate up to 421 prisoners from 18 years to end of life. Prisoners are housed in seven residential blocks and a few live in converted houses, as preparation for living in houses when released. This may sound strange, but this can be a major challenge in itself for individuals who have served very long sentences and have become institutionalised. However, the main aim is to run a regime where those that are eligible to be released can be prepared to reenter society successfully with minimal incidence of reoffending. Hollesley Bay has a very good record for effective rehabilitation. There are more than a hundred prisoners working in the community on a daily basis, and many partnership agencies work alongside prison staff, to deliver an effective open establishment. The regime is demanding of its participants. A calm ethos of mutual co-operation, with total delivery of the sentence plan, and a commitment to the working week, are the essentials to continued occupancy at Hollesley Bay. The visit offered genuine insight into the issues surrounding crime and punishment and our thanks go to Jeff for spending time with the group. BTEC APPLIED SCIENCE VISIT COLCHESTER ZOO Suffolk ONE BTEC Applied Science students recently visited Colchester Zoo; all students had previously completed small scale research projects and had the opportunity to discuss their questions regarding the zoo set up and research programmes with the zoo team. Colchester zoo is a constantly developing zoo with over 270 species offering a range of study points within the sciences. The day offered some students the opportunity to extend their field of study programme into completing Ethology projects as part of their individual Unit 3 Scientific Investigations. Behaviour observations were made on a range of species using a range of sampling techniques and will support in answering questions raised by the students.

ENGINEERING AND GEOGRAPHY VISIT SIZEWELL Our Engineering students visited the EDF Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station at Leiston in Suffolk. This enriches part of their studies regarding the system layout for power generation and the processes involved. During the visit students were guided through an exploration of the layout of the site and how power is generated using Nuclear energy. Our A2 Geography students visited Sizewell Power Stations earlier in January. Staff and students were able to access the reactor building and look at how Edf operate a nuclear site, the students were able to consider nuclear power and public perceptions of it. The site is expanding over the coming years and students have used the knowledge obtained from the visit to support discussion on alternative energy sources for the future. BTEC ENGINEERING VISIT TO BRAFE On Wednesday 25th March Year 12 Engineering students went to BRAFE. The visit was related to various units in our Engineering BTEC course such as Unit 20 the visit related to this as it demonstrated how sand casting can be used and put together to make a lot of different things. At BRAFE the main project was making valves, this was done using various steps; we first saw how the sand was put into the different shapes of castings and then how it would be compacted into the moulds. We went on to find out all the different steps of making a sand casting and looked at all the different products that are made. This visit also related to Unit 10 as we got see a lot of different materials that would be used in engineering and also got told about the different properties the materials had. HUMAN BIOLOGY VISIT TO ICS Our AS Human Biology students visited UCS as part of the curriculum, students attended a Midwifery Senior Lecture that helps to deliver some of the learning objectives relating to antenatal care within the course.

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GEOGRAPHY T RIP TO GERMA N Y

B right and early 04.00 on Tuesday 19th March we left Suffolk One on our journey to the Harz Mountains in Germany.

THE BIOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF

In Hanover we assessed the success of a sustainable suburb, Kronsberg, where housing, energy supply and transport had been imaginatively planned to reduce environmental impact. A trip to Goslar at the foot of the Harz and welcome rest at our hostel. Many joined us for a trek around Goslar that evening and enjoyed the thrilling night life of the German settlement. On Wednesday morning, we explored the Harz. St Andreasberg, a former mining town and now tourist resort is the highest town in the area. Students were able to identify inequalities between different areas of the quiet settlement and identify how changes had been made to attract new developments. The Harz National Park was formed only 8 years ago following reunification of Germany. The old “iron curtain” between east and west cut through the Harz from the 1940’s to 1990. Now a “green band” long distance path follows the route. Understanding Biodiversity management through education, protection and intervention was the theme of field work investigation. Following a visit to the National Parkhaus in St Andreasberg, we travelled to the old border post of Torfhaus. Snow was still around so we had to cancel a trek to Torfhaus Moor and use the modern exhibition centre

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3D instead. Wednesday afternoon and a drive south to Mittelbau Dora a former Nazi Prison Camp where the V2 rockets were built in massive underground tunnels cut into the limestone ridge. Our guides escorted us and explained the horrendous truth of the thousands who died at the camp over just 18 months between 1943 and 1945.Vitamar pool in Bad Lauterberg refreshed the parts in the evening. A gigantic flume and tsunami wave machine were the highlights of the visit. Thursday morning and back again to the Harz. This time to the east and the largest reservoir in northern Germany. Geography students are expected to understand how water resources are managed and the Rappbodetalsperre, built during the Soviet era, provides fresh water and power to a large area of Saxony. At Sorge (sorrow in German) we visited the old border post museum and imagined what it would have been like to brave the mines and machine guns which ran along the border only 25 years ago. The station at Sorge is on the Harzquerbahn steam railway and we travelled through the forest on a 1950’s Soviet built engine to reach the junction at Eisfelder (ice fields) We spent O N E MAGAZI NE

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Thursday afternoon at the Wurmberg mountain just outside Braunlage. As the ice rink was closed, we took the Seilbahn (cable car) to the top of the 1000 metre peak and looked out over the former border to the Brocken, the highest point in northern Germany. On our last day, we said farewell to the Jungendherberge (Youth Hostel) and made our way to the town of Wolfsburg, home of Volkswagen. A slick greeting and typically efficient introduction to the Autostadt exhibition centre followed on arrival. There were different pavilions for Audi, Bugatti, Seat and Skoda alongside an amazing interactive exhibition on environmental issues and sustainability. We toured the production factory (VW Golf) by minibus after a river trip and enjoyed the brilliantly landscaped site in the sunshine. Our final stop of the trip was Hanover for some last minute shopping. Then off to the airport and farewell to Wilhelm, our driver, and Germany for another year.

printing. It’s a technology that many people have become increasingly aware of over the past few years. It is an additive process where layers of materials are laid upon each other sequentially, following a computer-generated model, to build up a 3D object. The possibilities range from simple toys and coffee cups to more complex electronic devices, guns or even robotic prosthetics or bone implants, most impressively a recent skull transplant in the Netherlands. The more exciting developments, however, lie in the field of ‘bioprinting’. This is, on a basic level, the idea of 3D printing but using living cells as ‘ink’, printed in hundreds of microscopic layers to build up living tissues. Currently, the process remains in experimental stages, and has its issues. It is, at present, difficult to achieve ‘vascularity’, or include blood vessels in these printed tissues, due to their complexity, which is especially an issue in the idea of printing off organs.

Similarly, nerve systems are also difficult to print off within the tissues or organs. However, work is being carried out to solve these issues, including work on printing 3D microstructures and the use of dissolvable templates. Success in this is really only a matter of time, and once it’s achieved a whole world of future possibilities opens up.

printed onto the body using robotic technology. For more invasive internal surgeries this would mean only the tiny bioprint head entering the body, which will then make the repair and even print the entry wound closed upon exit. This will drastically reduce the invasiveness and subsequent recovery time of these surgeries.

Firstly, 3D printed tissues can be used for drugs trials and monitoring of disease progression. As the 3D tissue sample contains far more natural cellcell interactions than a 2D culture, it is therefore more representative of the human body and provides results with higher predictive value and greater clinical relevance. A, potentially more important, implication of this would be the reduced need for animal testing, with the ability to print off living, functioning human tissues to test on that would provide better results, animal testing and the cruelty that comes with it could become redundant. The ability to print with accuracy will allow surgeries such as organ repair or skin grafts to be

Furthermore, the idea that the patient’s own cells could be used to print from will mean that any transplants that have been printed off will already ‘belong’ to the patient and as such issues with rejection and immunosuppressant drugs will be reduced, or completely eradicated. By extension, this will take away the issues with limited organ donors, and patients would no longer have to wait extensive periods of time for a life-saving transplant, only the time it would take for a new organ to be printed off. As it stands, this technology looks to revolutionise science, and even in these initial stages the kind of impact it will have is drastic.

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