Editor's note

Dear Readers,

It is an honour to be able to present to you this issue of the school e-magazine We released our first edition last year, and since then, the magazine has experienced significant changes as it is now renamed "QUINTROSPECT". Over the past year, we have seen many changes inside and outside our little Queen's Gate Community The year 2022 was significant internationally for many reasons: the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the death of the Queen and the polarisation of the left and right political factions We experienced a truly historical year in a few months with three different Prime Ministers and many significant events. Overall, it is safe to assume that in a few decades, when 2022 makes it to the history books, students will have difficulty learning all the events and dates. Considering this truly historic year, we decided to explore the ideas of the passage of time and allocated the phrase, "the passage of time and interaction of 'old' and 'new' creates a cohesive story that teaches us remarkable lessons" as our starting inspiration in building this magazine.

Yiqiong Shi, my co-editor and the magazine's art director, has designed the cover art She has drawn a beautiful image representing an abstract clock to symbolise the fluidity of the dynamic characteristic of time as a concept. The team of journalists and editors has put in hard work and intense research to produce well-thought-out articles I would like to take this opportunity to thank Miss Wallace and Mr Todorovic because, without their enthusiasm and support, our ideas would not have come to fruition. Similarly, I would like to thank Mr Moss for contributing to the magazine as he dedicated his time to share the finer intricacies of democracy in the ancient world via a truly invigorating article. The magazine has a range of articles on a variety of different topics and diverse perspectives

I want to thank Yiqiong Shi and Nikita Collins for their amazing contributions to assembling the magazine, producing the artwork, and writing articles. I would also like to thank all the journalists - Vanessa Lemer, Eleanor Wyatt, Victoria Allen, Susannah Aves, Lily-Lou Pastor, Fabiola Waldron Sanchez-Cid, and Amani Almasri Together, the magazine has 9 articles that explore the contrast between current and historical events to present an interesting narrative. From changing role of women in Disney movies to changes in the education system, we hope that you enjoy reading all the different articles.

In conclusion, we would like to thank anyone reading this; as you read the magazine, our efforts and hard work feel appreciated. On behalf of all the individuals involved, I hope you enjoy reading this issue of the school magazine just as we enjoyed creating it.