One Magazine 2018 by Suffolk One

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Page 4-5: Meet the Team

Page 28: Saving & Shaping Lives

Page 6: Zimbook Project

Page 29-31: Qualification Reforms

Page 7: Recommended Reads Page 32-33: Music Industry Page 8-10: Women in Film

Page 34-35: Brexit

Page 11-13: Italy Trip

Page 36-37: Tribute: Gordon Haws

Page 14-15: New York Trip

Page 38: LGBT+

Page 16-19: Creative Writing

Page 39: Student Profile: Bilal

Page 20-21: Social Media

Page 40: Student Profile: Lily

Page 22-23: Feminism

Page 41: Student Profile: Harry

Page 24-27: Photography

Page 42: Vive Catering 3

MEET

the TEAM

WELCOME TO THE 2018 EDITION OF O N E M AGAZ I N E . W E H O P E YO U E N J O Y I T . I N T H I S E D I T I O N W E H AV E N E W S O N A F E W O F T H E E X C I T I N G THINGS HAPPENING BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE C O L L E G E ; A S W E L L A S A R T I C L E S A B O U T I S S U E S T H AT A R E I M PO R T A N T T O O N E S T U D E N T S . T H E M AGAZ I N E H A S O N L Y B E E N PO S S I B L E D U E T O T H E C O M M I T M E N T A N D H A R D WO R K O F T H E T E A M W H O P U T I T TOGETHER. WITH ONLY A LITTLE DESIGN OR WRITING EXPERIENCE, THIS ENTHUSIASTIC AND INVENTIVE BUNCH OF STUDENTS H A S M A N AG E D T O P R O D U C E A P R O F E S S I O N A L M AGAZ I N E I N J U S T A F E W M O N T H S . T H A N K YO U T O T H E T E A M F O R YO U R I N C R E D I B L E D E D I CAT I O N A N D E F F O R T .

Michaela Hope DESIGN

Amelia Gentile DESIGN & EDITORIAL

Keanen Dale DESIGN

Alice Adams EDITORIAL

Holly Morsman DESIGN

Hallie Lawson Maddi Hastings James Phillips DESIGN

EDITORIAL

Emily Grimwood

Kyle Gilmour

Maryam Faris

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The goal is to help secure, enhance and progress students’ education in Zimbabwe. These books help overcome numerous hindrances to the students learning. Without this project, their education is more likely to suffer. The books help both teachers to educate the students and the students to improve their skills and knowledge.

Zimbabwe's forgotten children. The focus was on highlighting how desperate schools in Zimbabwe were for resources - to support both teaching and learning. This prompted Sharon Mangoma, Health and Social Care teacher at One, to try to make a Since the project started, Zimbook change, by creating the Zimbook has resulted in 6 shipments of project. books, donated to a total of 7 schools. “Having been born and educated in Zimbabwe I felt compelled to get Libraries are a place that we are involved and the best way I knew all familiar with. They are places how was to collect any unwanted with the purpose of containing books from local schools and records and knowledge. One of donate them to the most deprived the schools that received some of schools in Zimbabwe.” the books had just built a library. The books gathered have not only - Sharon Mangoma helped supply this library, but given it a purpose.

“It is amazing to see the excitement and enthusiasm of both teachers and students when they receive the books.” - Sharon Mangoma

The project has not yet concluded, even after 7 years, Sharon intends to not only continue the project but to develop it even further. Those who have helped make this

project happen, have made peoples lives better, something we should all aspire to do. Well done to Sharon Mangoma, for creating, leading and dedicating her time to the project.

Without books, creativity is hindered. Without books, inspiration is unlikely. Without books, we cannot learn.

Staff Book

Recommendations

‘Staff Recommendations’ is a project started by the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Ambassadors where members of staff suggest some of their favourite books. This project is to encourage more young people to read, with staff leading by example, giving students the opportunity to see what staff at One are reading and to try the books for themselves. Staff members have read hundreds of books between them, good and bad. By reading a recommendation, newer readers can feel confident that the book is good. In addition, it gives students the chance to experience books they may not have found on their own and to try new books that may be outside of their comfort zone or typical genre. There is a diverse collection of recommendations from uplifting non-fiction like ‘Yes Man’; to dark fiction like ‘The Wasp Factory’; or well-known classics like ‘Pride and Prejudice’, so there is something for everyone. The Staff Recommendations project encourages reading for pleasure, which has many benefits. One of the more obvious benefits of reading is that it helps to improve vocabulary, spelling, syntax and writing skills, which can help students to improve their grades across all subjects. Reading is also known to be a very relaxing hobby. Setting aside some time to read every evening has been shown to create an effective winddown routine, helping to increase quality of sleep; whereas, the light emitted from a computer or phone screen is proven to stimulate the brain and decrease sleep quality. Furthermore, reading can be a form of free entertainment. Books can offer an escape, adventure, romance and a deeper connection with a more vivid experience than any show or film.

Book Recommendations from Staff at One: Adrian Deith, Personal Progress Tutor at One, suggested ‘Worms to Catch’, describing it as a “real book for real people by a real person. It shows if you have a passion for something, you can make things happen”. Gail Ollason, Director of Human Resources at One, suggested ‘The Island’, saying, “I have holidays in this beautiful part of the world and found ‘The Island’ of Spinalonga fascinating, leaving you wondering about the lives of the people that lived there. Victoria carefully weaves historical facts, cultural nuances and escapism into a sensitive story”. Anna Bird suggested ‘Yes Man’, explaining that the book shows how a positive mindset can bring about positivity in all aspects of life.

The LRC also offers the opportunity to take part in organised reading activities like The Reading Ahead Challenge or One’s book group. Fancy challenging yourself? Or perhaps you would like to discuss your opinions on books with other people? Both will enable you to develop evidence of desirable qualities that both employers and Universities look for.

WOMEN IN FILM AND TV

WRITTEN BY ALICE ADAMS

This article centres around the changing dynamics of film and how women fit into this changing industry. The roles of women within film need to change as people will be consistent in their expectation of what they wish to see in film. As more and more films are produced, the standards of film become higher. The high expectation of equal female representation in films has long been building. Gone are the days when women would sit by and watch a female character cower in fear or appear remotely weak, or be represented as a figure for the male gaze without much else to their character/ personality. Now we expect to see kick-ass female characters who can inspire us in all aspects of our lives.

DIANA PRINCE Played by Gal Gadot WONDER WOMAN

Gal Gadot played Diana, Princess of the Amazons, in the new DC film Wonder Woman. There was a high expectation because of Wonder Woman’s iconic past, and it didn’t disappoint. The whole film was able to capture the confidence and power that all women wish to feel. Leaving the cinema, you feel empowered from having just watched a female superhero kick butt. Patty Jenkins, the director of Wonder Woman, is the first to show the world a female superheroine as the lead of a superhero film in the 21st century. Something as imperative as giving women confidence and promoting equality shouldn’t have taken this long to create; however after the lack of success of several other films produced in the late 90’s

through to early 2000’s (Catwoman and Supergirl), film companies have been reserved to put a heroine at the head of a superhero film. While the likes of DC and Marvel are iconic, having people look up to the films they produce, before Wonder Woman neither had placed a female at the lead of any of their films. While it’s great getting to see Captain America defeat Iron Man and Batman defeat Bane, it becomes rather tiresome constantly watching men fight with little representation of the power and strength of women.

“THE CHARACTER TEACHES US TO FIGHT WITH LOVE IN OUR HEARTS AND STRENGTH IN OUR MINDS.”

There’s no going back now for the film industry and expectations will be even higher now. Watching Wonder Woman will make you feel empowered to tackle any obstacle within your life that may seem difficult to overcome. Gal Gadot brought Wonder Woman to life in a vibrant and honest representation; the character teaches us to fight with love in our hearts and strength in our minds. Wonder Woman faces many situations where she is told she shouldn’t enter, but instead of listening to what people tell her she goes with her gut and fights for what she truly believes in. A character tells Diana that trying to save everyone is ‘not what we’re trying to do’. But Diana turns around to reply with ‘no, but it’s what I’m going to do.’ From this point in the film we root for Diana and want her to achieve. We’ve all been in a situation where someone has told us that we can’t, but then we have. Wonder Woman is a film filled with powerful and strong fight scenes, but that’s not why the film is so incredible and empowering – it’s empowering because it’s emotionally charged with scenes that will give you goose bumps. Patty Jenkins crafted this film in order to ensure a great sense of diversity and strong representation for all characters.

W h e n w a t c h i n g Wo n d e r Wo m a n t h e au d i e n c e w i l l b e a b l e t o p i c k u p o n t h e f a c t t h a t t h e r e are no d e ro g ator y or d e g rad i ng s hots of any of the fem ale ch arac te rs , w h i ch some ti mes b e c o m e s a n o r m w i t h i n a s u p e r h e r o f i l m . T h o s e w h o h av e a d e e p p a s s i o n f o r f i l m w i l l u nd e rs tand the i mpor tance of ci nem ato g ra phy w i th i n fi lm and the si g n i fi cance th at eve r y s h o t h o l d s . Wo n d e r Wo m a n i s p o r t r ay e d a s a b e au t i f u l w o m a n w h o c a t c h e s t h e a t t e n t i o n of eve r yone w ho sees he r, bu t d es pi te th is the re is neve r a s hot of Gal Gad ot th at creates a s exu a l c o n n o t a t i o n . T h i s s o l i d i f i e s t h e i n t e n t i o n s o f t h e f i l m ; t o h av e c r e a t e d a p o w e r f u l s u p e r h e r o i n e w h o i s a c t i n g a s s h e b e l i e v e s i s r i g h t t o s av e t h e w o r l d .

ARYA STARK Played by Maisie Williams GAME OF THRONES

Arya Stark is just 9 years old in the first season of Game of Thrones, but instantly she is presented as a headstrong character. Arya is taught to fight and defend herself from a young age, inspiring young women to feel confident to defend themselves in all manner of situations. There is something very empowering about watching a young woman grow

into a strong warrior as a storyline progresses, which can be found with Arya in Game of Thrones. Arya is one of the most favoured characters within the iconic series because of the symbolism of confidence and power that she portrays. Not once does her confidence falter in her abilities, allowing the audience to connect with her character because of her head-strong nature.

CARINA SMYTH Played by Kaya Scodelario PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES

While not one of the most successful films of the year, the new Pirates film was able to capture a strong lead female character in a way that others donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always manage to achieve. Rather than being a character admired for strength, Carina Smyth is admired for her intelligence and extensive scientific knowledge. From this film, women can feel inspired to feel confident with the knowledge that they hold and know that it can be used as a vital weapon within modern society. Intelligence is power and through the portrayal of Carina Smyth, young women are taught that being intellectual is not a fault or something that you should hold back on or fear.

Italy Trip

2017

ITALY CAME UPON US LIKE A DREAM. WE LEFT NAPLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND WERE INSTANTLY IN THE SUNNY MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE, FEELING RELAXED AS IF ON HOLIDAY. WE WERE GIVEN A QUICK TOUR THROUGH NAPLES. AS WE HEADED TO SORRENTO, PASSING THE LEGENDARY VESUVIUS, DOMINATING THE LANDSCAPE, NOBODY SEEMED TOO BOTHERED BY ITS UNPREDICTABLE PRESENCE. OUR FIRST AFTERNOON WAS SPENT EATING LUNCH WHILE GAZING INTO THE HORIZON OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, THE BLUE SEA, SANDY BEACHES AND STEEP CLIFFS FRAMING THE VIEW WAS BREATHTAKING.

DAY 1 Our first activity was to visit a local mozzarella farm, learning the process of its production and how it is exported to local restaurants and eateries. The small industrial facility made clear how different cultures manufacture food goods, we even had a chance to taste fresh mozzarella which was creamy and delicious. Within the vicinity there were orange trees with fruit ripe and ready, so several of us picked a few and ate them, the citrusy goodness being succulent and very juicy.

DAY 2 On our second day we went to the Isle of Capri. The ferry crossing was calm and our first activity of boating around the island was amazing as we looked at the geology of the cliffs and different erosional and weathering techniques in action highlighted by going through a sea arch. We saw the amazing celebrity houses that painted the cliffs, that were stunning both location-wise but also architecturally. On departing the boat, we walked up the island, on steep unforgiving stairs that certainly took away the breath of everyone, not in a good way - but when we reached our destination of the Giardini di Augusto, the scenery was well worth the climb. We were given time to explore the town and grab some lunch. We then trekked across the island to the Arco Naturale; a sea arch pushed up geologically, raising it to the height of 200 meters above sea level.

DAY 3 On our third day we scaled the mighty Vesuvius. We learnt how Vesuvius used to be about 2-3 times its modern-day size, but due to a previous explosion it had blown itself up. The landscape around certainly bore the brunt of previous eruptions, the last being in 1944, with burnt vegetation and thick black viscous lava flows. The scaling, in my opinion, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as bad as Capri on the previous day but still took time and a lot of effort. When we reached the summit, it was exhilarating to see how far we had come, above 1000 meters, at a 40 degree gradient in sweltering heat, to overlook the whole of Naples; fortunately it got a little cooler the higher we climbed. The crater didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint with gas rising from within, a gentle reminder of how active the volcano still is. At the back of the crater we could see tephra layers, but there was lots of monitoring equipment to warn us if any activity occurred. Many also opted for an ice cream as a reward for reaching the summit! Pompeii in the afternoon was equally fascinating but poignant. The casts of the people that have been discovered was a real reminder of how dangerous volcanoes, and natural hazards in general, can be; a city that housed 20,000 people, most of whom never escaped. It was amazing to see the reconstructed town though, and the theatre was a true masterpiece with the natural acoustics.

DAY 4 On our final day we went to see the Temple of Serapis, Pozzuoli, which was actually once a market place by a harbour. We explored the area for a little while, many getting coffee and Italian cake, and others marvelling at the catch of the day, with small squid and octopus on display. Finally, we visited Solfatara. The crater that we entered was like being on the moon with milky white rock with yellowy cliffs from the sulphur. We were guided round, but in some places the putrid smell of sulphur was unbearable, making many feel unwell. We saw bubbling mud from the geothermal heat, and discovered that this crater was formed by a much larger super-volcano lying beneath the Naples bay, making Vesuvius seem minute in comparison. This is what affected the sea level over time, making the Temple of Pozzuoli visible; a few hundred years ago it would have been submerged beneath the sea. We saw a Roman sauna, but boiling steam was pouring out from within and the bricks were crumbling and falling apart with years of exposure to the sulphur. Some dared to jump, resulting in vibrations echoing from the cliffs and a distinctively hollow sound of the chasm below, making many up their pace. The trip was excellent and is one the Geography department will offer again in 2019. We did so many things and, with the weather being superb the whole time we were there, made us reluctant to leave. We have gained memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

. . . e l p p A The Big

7 1 0 2 p i r t y h p a r g o t o h p d n a a i d e m , m l One fi WRITTEN BY EMILY GRIMWOOD

2017, the Film, Media and Photography department

went on a trip to New York, and in my opinion, it was one of the best experiences.

The trip was a week-long visit to New York, including all the sights and scenes that the city is so renowned for. The fun and adventure we had is something I will remember forever. We made friends for life, learnt so much about our passions and made memories that we will keep with us for a very long time.

A few of the highlights for me included walking across the Brooklyn Bridge as the sun began to set; then as we got to the best spot it was dark and the whole view was completely lit up. It was almost surreal, and utterly beautiful. Another thing I really enjoyed was visiting the Museum of Moving Image. The whole group had such a great experience here and there was so much to do and try. The exhibits were really interesting and the whole place was aesthetically pleasing. Another favourite moment was definitely the New York Film Academy. Here, we got the opportunity to create our own short films with professional equipment and work with some of the current students and teachers. Not only did we learn more about filming, camera technique and directing skills, but we also learnt more about what it is like to study film at the academy. This was incredibly interesting as many of us hope to go into this as a career or study this at university.

On arrival in New York, the whole atmosphere of the group changed completely; there was so much excitement from us all. New York is known as the city that never sleeps and being there definitely proved this. Times Square was always lit up and simply beautiful - there was never a dull moment, and always something going on. One of the most scenic moments that we experienced was when we went to Top of the Rock the view was absolutely incredible. As well as the educational side to the trip, the social experience was also incredibly memorable. I made friends that I consider to be some of my closest, as well as making life-long memories. Overall, the trip was possibly one of the best things I have done, and will ever do. The staff and students that experienced the trip were all incredible and the whole experience was phenomenal. I would do it all again in a heartbeat - it has not only been a highlight of college but also my life.

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Writing

Are you a poet? Do you enjoy writing creatively? Would you like the opportunity to have your work published or read aloud? If so, you might take inspiration from the prizewinning writing on these pages – all of it from students at One. In September, current Year 13 student Rachel Skipper and former student Bronwen Lutz were just two out of just ten winners in the prestigious Suffolk Young Poets competition, along with former student Zoe Hammick, whose poem was given a “commended” award.

In October, there was more good news with “highly commended” or “commended” awards being presented to Beth Cope, Charlotte Humphrey and Matt Varley for their entries to the Woodbridge Young Poets Competition. As well as receiving book tokens and certificates (and a nifty statuette in the cases of Rachel and Bronwen), they had the chance to have their work read out to appreciative audiences at venues in Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Halesworth. The John Peel Centre in Stowmarket was another venue which featured readings from One students this year. For the second year running, Creative Writing students spent an inspiring Saturday in May at the annual Festival of Suffolk Poetry organised by the Suffolk Poetry Society. Six students – Courtney Chilvers, Beth Cope, Beth Ford, Archie Gault, Charlotte Humphrey and Caitlin Rush – attended the festival, reading their own poetry to society members and also organizing and delivering workshops. Some original music was also provided by Archie and Courtney who commented that, “The atmosphere was amazing there and it was so inspiring.” Six poems by One students have also been selected to be published in the Suffolk Poetry Society’s own anthology – a first for the students and One. So, If you enjoy writing poetry why not consider entering your work in next year’s round of competitions, or pay a visit to the Creative Writing Club which takes place every Tuesday in Room Y001. For further details, please contact Catherine Mann or Pete Milwright in the English Department.

SUFFOLK YOUNG POETS COMPETITION Another DAnce competition The long drive, to the middle of nowhere. Surrounded by the multitude of sparkled dresses. I’ve lost a tassel on the left side of my dress. “Pin your number to your back.” My partner grabs my hand, The music starts. RACHEL SKIPPER

temptAtion Ooo they’re nice I reckon I could walk in them alright But don’t they sparkle Getting invited to party anytime soon? It’s true I can’t hear them. Now that, I’d like to see. The whole length of the platform? That will be the day. Uh oh… Don’t it’s a trap Quick take them off while you still can

Completely unsuitable They’ll wreck your feet Where will you wear them? How rude They are calling my name I’m sure of it… I could wear them everyday I bet I could run in them. I’d be a good few inches taller? Oh look, my size. It must be fate Just a quick try Oh my god I LOVE them They fit soooo well, super comfortable

Yeah alright Cinderella it’s midnight. Back to work. BRONWEN LUTZ

Shall I

compare thee

to a cup of tea?

i think about you

Ghazal - Nights

in as many ways as tea comes. you are a cup of cinnamon, a fire in the throat, bubbles in the stomach, and my mouth craves a sip of your dark saccharine. you are a cup of green as you joke there is more tea in the cupboard, but you are all of them and there is only space for you. you are a cup of lavender and honey, natural and sweet as you wrap me and my tired lungs into a gentle sleep that lasts the night. you are a cup of english breakfast, beige as you like to say, you energise me, keep me going until i feel happiness again. you are not for everyone, but you’re just my cup of tea.

ZOE HAMMICK

I kissed the air that bore us and sank into the rivers of the sky. Right nights. Tangled in rippling water I waded in constellations. Andromeda. Columba. Far nights. Afloat, we danced to spell our love Tracing our outlines in a plant’s dew. White nights. There we existed to watch an atmosphere bloom like Monet’s water lilies. Our nights. I raised my hand to the bleak skies and switched off those stars. Light nights. How I adored to sleep elsewhere And bury myself in a beating heart. Last night. Shania Richards SHANIA RICHARDS VILLANELLE - A NIGHT IN FLORENCE WATCH THE LIGHT WASH OVER THE MARBLE WALLS THAT MELTS A MARK INTO THE WINDING STREETS THE NIGHT IS BURNING, AND THE MUSIC CRAWLS. SEE THE HUMBLE ROOFS LEFT SHADOWED, IN THRALL THE BIRDSONG HAS ENDED, NO CHIRP, NO TWEET THE VIBRANCY OF THE CITY DEPLETES THE NIGHT IS BURNING, A SHANIA RICHARDS

WOODBRIDGE YOUNG POETS COMPETITION Holding Me Still I saw two buzzards today Tapping reptilian feet on Wet earth. I would have never noticed. I’ve found black snakes In undergrowth, and

Gracious Tempest Gracious tempest draw back our pride And swell pools of guilt. Gracious storm pour away the love

Lizards and geckos on

We have for what we have built.

Mediterranean tiles.

Flood the corners in which we hide

We’ve found praying mantises, Scorpions, strange Hybrid bugs

And spill what has not yet been spilt. Gracious tempest tear down our sky catchers

In swimming pools.

And drown out the notes, green or queen faced.

I’ve seen Bee-eaters and

Gracious storm drag them down

Hoopoes, Nightingales and

And rip through cities, we are braced

Colourful dots in Caribbean jungle.

For the end, for our gold plated monsters

You’ve seen otters and

To be into your dark waters displaced.

Desert creatures. Had A bird of your own That followed you tree by tree.

Tempest if I am to play the game of greed To breathe, fill my lungs and let me sleep.

I remember ladybird pee

Let me not be a ten o clock headline sacrifice, lead

In my palm, and

New money to ruin and the old money to dust

Princess ants. Thick fog Clinging to Scottish lake. Cicadas in strange places, Tiny frogs hiding in foliage, Hermit crabs on hotel beds.

Platinum rings and diamond playthings, watch them bleed Let them into your dark waters be thrust. Am I cruel tempest, for losing faith

I’m so thankful for it.

And calling upon your name?

I might find you annoying;

Must they drown for things to change?

Squeezing my knees, But your knowledge is

Must the world freeze over for

Priceless, and you made me

Man to understand, to exchange

Better.

Pain for the serene?

Holding me still, Watching deer In Thetford forest.

Beth Cope

They’ll pour their oils into you. Must you be kind or cut them through?

Charlotte Humphrey

IT’S A SOCIAL MEDIA PROBLEM

WRITTEN BY ALICE ADAMS

Social media is used every day by millions of people all over the globe. While there are many benefits to social media, we should be questioning whether it is doing more harm than good to the younger generation. What are the actual benefits of a platform that can be highly toxic to those who consume too much or use it in a negative way?

affected by what they see online. idea of striving for perfection in One of the most prominent issues the way we look and the way we is that many people often only live our lives. post the best parts of themselves and their life. Very few people are willing to openly share the more negative parts of their lives, the real parts. Each of us has experienced trying situations and if social media icons won’t mention this on their channels, then impressionable young individuals could feel as if their lives are not the norm. Social media taints everything we see; all the bad parts of life are filtered out giving the younger generation the impression that their lives have to be perfect. Constantly being exposed to such images could result in damage “VERY FEW PEOPLE There are many different social to young people’s mental health, ARE WILLING TO media platforms for people to which can have very negative use, the most popular being OPENLY SHARE THE knock-on effects. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, MORE NEGATIVE PARTS and Twitter. Through these social If people are constantly being OF THEIR LIVES, THE media platforms individuals can exposed to things that are seen post almost anything, provided as ‘idealistic’ or ‘perfect’ then we REAL PARTS.” that it doesn’t break the guidelines will always be stuck in a state of of the social media platform. Social media is one of the insecurity. Social media feeds into dominant contributors to people’s our insecurities, and it is from this On each social media platform insecurities. Instagram is a gold that it finds a way to thrive. there are many individuals who mine of images ranging from have built a large following; fashion to body transformations. Young people often look up to therefore they need to be aware When we are constantly exposed others; where can those others of how everything they post could to images that only ever show be found? Social media. Although be perceived by vulnerable young us one body type, we can sometimes it can be used for people. Due to the high volume become transfixed with the idea good, this isn’t always the case of people who post about their of perfection, when in reality it and it can lead people to feel everyday lives and who have doesn’t exist. It doesn’t help that as if they are not good enough, a large following of young what we repeatedly see outside of decreasing their self-worth. people, there will be many young social media (magazine content, individuals who are influenced or TV adverts etc.) emphasises the

A benefit of social media is that it can connect like-minded people from all over the world. On all social media platforms there are sub groups of people, who are interested in the same things; be it books, fashion, sport or animals. Finding a community of people who are as passionate about something as you are enables you to feel accepted and part of something bigger. However, there will always be risks with communicating, on an online platform, with individuals who you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. The online world of social media can also introduce us to new innovative ideas and hobbies that can lead us to achieve great things. Creative industries thrive using social media to promote their industry, which can help individuals to get a head start in their possible chosen career. For example there is a whole range of individuals on Instagram promoting the book industry in order to connect with people who have the same interests, as well as to gain recognition to try to begin their career in the publishing industry. There will always be good parts about social media and what it can offer us; however there are many times when we have to question whether the good of social media outweighs the bad. Social media is often the root cause of issues that we have in our society: cyberbullying, people being insecure about how they look and believing that their lives are not good enough in the eyes of society. If social media is going to continue to expand at the rate it is, everyone needs to learn to use it in ways that prevents negative feelings emanating from what they see.

LGBT @ ONE FEMINISM

There seem to be constant misconceptions behind what feminism is and who feminism is for. So let’s get the meaning straight. The definition of feminism is as follows: a range of social and/or political movements to establish social, emotional and political equality between the sexes. Unfortunately, due to the influence of social media on a large scale, many people have a misconception of what feminism actually is. A lot of people will jump to the conclusion that feminism favours only women, due to part of the word having an association with female qualities; however, this is not the case. Feminism is a movement that aims to achieve equality for all genders. While the word ‘feminist’ may lead many to believe that the movement is only trying to change the roles and pressures of women in society, it is actually trying to change things for men too.

“IT’S NO SECRET THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CHALLENGES THAT WOMAN FACE BECAUSE THEY ARE FEMALE”

gender pay gap, high expectations of women by society and feeling like they have to conform to gender roles that prevent women from succeeding, among other struggles. Due to these constant tribulations that can hold woman back, the feminist movement largely broadcasts the importance of breaking down these barriers. However, it is no longer only women who are affected by the everchanging expectations that society creates, and It’s no secret that there are hundreds of challenges social media fuels. that woman face because they are female e.g.

Now, it heavily involves the changing roles of men within society and the way in which they are also battling against the high expectations of society. Men may feel as if they have to play into a masculine stereotype that makes them appear strong, not vulnerable or weak. The stereotype that men may feel they have to uphold could lead to the supressing of emotions. This could lead to depression and could be one of the contributing factors as to why male suicide is higher than female. Within the feminist movement, many people are trying to raise awareness to encourage men of all ages to feel more confident about expressing their emotions, trying to break down the stereotype that men showing emotion is a sign of weakness, when it is not.

By encouraging people to understand that the movement isn’t supposed to favour one gender over the other, it doesn’t promote extreme freedoms for women or mean you hate men. The movement will be able to progress further with the help of more people. Many people are afraid to label themselves as feminists due to these connotations, but no one should fear labelling

themselves this way when we should all want to be feminists – we should want equality for everyone. It will be a hard task changing everyone’s misconceptions of what feminism is when the social media we access often only presents the most radical or extreme feminist movements, therefore leading many to believe that all feminists have extreme views on what feminism is and how we should go about encouraging it.

“WITHOUT THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT THERE WOULD BE SO MANY ISSUES WITHIN SOCIETY” Without the feminist movement there would be so many issues and topics within society that both the young and old would feel that they could not discuss. This motivational cause has inspired many people to think about the way both men and women are affected within society, especially by social media. There will forever be battles that both men and women are trying to tackle, and through raising awareness of feminism our society should be on the way to changing the dynamics that have been set in stone for years, but that need to change in order for there to be social equality and justice.

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A Level Photography students have been working on the brief of Environment. This broad theme is intended to encourage the evolution of individual ideas. Environment includes two contrasting strands: ‘Documentary’ and ‘Illusion’. Within the ‘Documentary’ strand students are encouraged to focus on the development of factual narrative photography introduced in their first year of the course. Students explore the built environment, responding to both the college building and their local area, with location photoshoots of Ipswich waterfront and London. LUKE ADDISON Students also develop ideas and techniques for photographing the human form, from 1960’s Within the ‘Illusion’ strand of the influenced studio photography to capturing project, students explore light, focus movement using varied shutter speeds. movement, reflection, and alternative and non-conventional approaches, where light and focus are deliberately manipulated to create ambiguity and abstraction. This project particularly encourages the breaking of photography ‘rules’, by exploring random composition, camera or subject movement, and ambiguous reflection.

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Photography students use industrystandard editing software to work with their images, exploring manipulation techniques such as multiple exposure, layer masking, grids, reflection and symmetry.

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Saving And Shaping Lives What is the true meaning of Health and Social Care? Lauren Dennington speaks to three students to discover their differing experiences in Health and Social Care. Health and Social Care is one of the largest curriculum areas at One College - but what exactly is it all about? From BTECs to A Levels, these courses can lead to a whole array of opportunities in the Health and Social Care sector. Health and Social Care impacts all of our lives in some way; here at One we are busy training the next generation of paramedics, social workers and teachers. Ultimately, those who follow a path to these careers have a passion for helping people and want to make a difference in the world. At One, the aim is to provide our students with the broad range of skills they need to truly excel in this sector and find a job that they love. Between 2004 and 2014, the rate of employment in Health and Social Care grew faster than the rate of employment in any other sector but what do you actually need for a career in Health and Social Care? Emma Wrigley, Teacher of Health and Social Care at One, told us that:

careers through work experience. Whether it’s childcare, babies, the elderly – if you study this subject you get an experience of a huge variety of careers. I got into this because I want to develop a greater understanding of the human mind and ultimately I want to become a better person and help others do the same.” Other students who have progressed have similar experiences, like 18 year old One student Jessica Turner, whose ambition is to attend university “with the ultimate aim of helping people with special educational needs”. Jessica also believes there is a stigma surrounding mainstream education but she is determined to break down this ideology and discover what it truly is.

“I’m on a mission to break down those barriers.”

Alternatively, apprenticeships offer another route into this industry and is one that 17 year old Megan Baldry is going to pursue. After her work experience placement, Megan said she enjoyed learning the skills first hand rather than reading about them in a book; she believed an apprenticeship was the best way forward for her. Megan also stated that she is “committed to becoming a teacher and helping children at infant school get the best possible start to life” as it is something that really interests her. Health and Social Care is a fastpaced, ever-changing sector that has a variety of opportunities to offer anyone willing to pursue a career in ths sector. Ultimately, this sector is all about people: how they are, how they feel, how they live. Everyone with a career in Health and Social Care has one thing in common and that is their passion for helping people; they want to save and shape lives.

“Having a desire to help people and a hardworking attitude is an integral part of working in this field. People with careers in this sector tend to have a great affinity with the world and aim to make it better for everybody.” There are many final routes in Health and Social Care to suit your working and studying preferences. Some continue to university to study while others choose work based training and learning. Ellie Gaston, 17, from Ipswich explains, “The routes are varied and you can learn various

Health and Social Care BTEC students at One

What do the new grades mean?

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his decade has been a time of change for both students and teachers alike, with the content, structure, and assessment of A Level and GCSE courses being drastically reformed and rolled out into schools. The evolution of education is fundamental for maintaining the quality of teaching, as well as the suitability of skills acquired from these qualifications for the different directions a student may take post-16. While the reform of A Level courses seems to be wrapping up neatly and have been well received, the first set of fully reformed GCSEs will be taken this summer.

Given the limited profile of these changes, do we know exactly what’s going on, how things are changing and what these changes mean for us?

According to the official briefing paper for these reforms, published in 2017 by the House of Commons library, the need for changes in GCSEs was initially cited in 2010 in that year’s Schools White Paper, ‘The Importance of Teaching’. The paper suggests a need to restructure courses so that candidates take exams at the end of the course, as well as there being an assessment of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Statements made by the then Education Secretary, Michael Gove, and formal government committee responses confirm it wouldn’t be until 2013 when these plans would expand to include the reform of A Levels, and some of these proposals being made public. The most drastic of these changes is the method of assessment in each course. Adopting a linear system means a student's final grade would not be determined by a combination of marks from coursework, module based controlled assessment and final examinations, but instead solely exams at the end of study. In subjects such as art, science, and media, there is a need for coursework and controlled assessments would still be present. As well as this

GCSE's would drop the ABC grading system, in favour of a numerical system; a 9 would constitute a top grade whereas a 1 would constitute the lowest. Though it seems that this change is more cosmetic than anything else, it has been a source of concern and confusion for students, parents, and teachers alike. By the end of this current decade, all of these changes will be introduced to schools everywhere.

“This decade has been a time of change for both students and teachers alike.” The problem with adopting a linear progression system is the amount of pressure it applies to the student. They know that two years of hard work and effort will be defined by a grade that determines their ability on that particular day, rather than reflecting the journey they have taken throughout the course. Examinations have a p l a c e

in these qualifications because they challenge the student to demonstrate their understanding of the subject simply through recollection, rather than relying on their notes or other learning resources. This ability is required in a lot of industries; being able to work under pressure and rise to the occasion are valuable skills to have. That said, no student is the same, and while some may excel in exams, others may not achieve so highly.

This generalisation of students’ learning styles has built a barrier to entry that limits the opportunities of the average student, making it harder for them to achieve and demonstrate their ability and access the next step in a very formidable period of their lives. Seeing this barrier may discourage them, and without proper support or the cushion of a practical assignment to fall back on, they may not even bother trying. This may be a result of poor attitude, fear of failure, not being able to cope with the pressure, or so many other reasons. At this age, we, the students, are trying to figure out what we want to do after school; whether we want to go straight into work or an apprenticeship, develop skills in college or sixth form, or go on to University.

However, the most controversial of these reforms would be the drastic number of courses due to be scrapped, particularly at A Level. By 2017, 29 different qualifications would be discontinued due to concerns of these courses being ‘too similar in content’ to their parent subjects (for example, art and history of art). While this notion may be valid, the removal of these niche subjects deprives the students of the opportunity to learn key skills required for the field they wish to work in or study further. Cutting niche subjects will lead to niche sectors remaining 'the domain of the wealthy elite', to quote Dr Janina Ramirez, who will have more access to private, specialized tutoring in these areas. GCSE students will no longer be able to study over 80 subjects as a result of these changes - including possible scrapping of subjects such as Leisure and Tourism and Child Development, which could be very easily considered a valuable entry point for students moving on from GCSE’s . But why have these changes been deemed necessary? For years, the pre-reform system has been criticised for being ‘broken’, and concerns of grade inflation, the upward trend in the average grades awarded to students, ran rampant. As someone who has taken the reformed courses, I think it is fair to say improvements have been made. However, this fixation on making examinations harder, while necessary to some degree, is a scary prospect for students - we’ve all heard the horror stories from the 2013 Maths GCSE paper featuring A Level grade questions.

The intention of these changes is to ensure that GCSEs and A Levels are ‘more academically demanding and knowledge based’ so that they ‘set expectations that match those of the highest performing countries’, according to the Department for Education’s 2015 consultation paper. Though while those in charge chase after the success of other nations, it’s starting to feel like they’re forgetting about the students back home.

Written by Maddi Hastings

Is the Music Industry Failing? I

do not lie when I say that I love any genre of music. My parents were both music teachers, my father more keen on classical, film and jazz, whereas my mother excelled in soul, pop and rock. This does not give me the ultimate mandate to critique music, but it most certainly gifts me an opportunity to do so. Music is the universal language, and a gateway to the soul. It has the magical potential to speak what words themselves cannot describe. Society has the essential responsibility of upholding it, caring for it and exploring it. It seems that the current climate of Music, however, isn’t looking particularly well to some. There has never been a more divided opinion than that of whether popular music is becoming better or worse. If pop music appeals to the masses, let it be worthy to do so. As Music should, it has evolved and spawned hundreds of genres, styles and narratives so that it is impossible for one to not be entertained. But the overriding opinion is that the quality of mainstream artists has deteriorated, and an overhaul of conventional music is desperately needed. Before I delve into dismantling pernicious ‘trends’ that infect the quality of modern sound, I feel that music operates on a resoundingly personal level, and the achievement of a song is dependent on our own feelings. My opinions are my own, but know that I am concerned.

Let’s look back to the dreamy decade of the 1980s, where the general consensus agrees that this was a decade full of character and true original musicianship. We had Michael Jackson, George Michael, Madonna and Queen making popular music. These artists were quintessential superstars. Artists like these have nearly become extinct in our current stream. Why? Signed artists no longer have the staying power, personality or song-writing abilities of their predecessors. They may be more marketable initially, but they’re just not that talented. Of course, the way in which the average consumer judges music is almost entirely subjective, and so I am sure that many will disagree with me. But the devastating lack of musicianship lessens the amount of creativity and ingenuity we love to hear, though most of us may not recognise that. That’s the power of music. And it has sadly become common knowledge that some of the most famous folks priding themselves on their singing ability, such as Katy Perry or, at times, Justin Bieber (who can demonstrate some musical talent), rely way too heavily on auto-tune. Where are the virtuoso instrumentalists? Where are the musically theoretical geniuses who can compose a classic instantly? There are little to none. And that is a cause for concern.

We mustn’t forget that the recorded music industry is the engine helping to drive an admittedly much broader music industry, worth more than $130 billion US dollars globally. This is over three times the value of the recorded music sector, and shows music to have an economic importance that extends far beyond the scope of recorded music sales. You’d probably wonder ‘Why is the music industry failing if it makes so much money?’ Well, it goes back to the old adage: quality, not quantity. It is a fundamental rule of business. Profits are not everything and yet the total revenue gained from buying and streaming mainstream music is astronomical. No wonder the gargantuan record labels don’t want change music. If it ain’t broke, why fix it?

Moreover, how is it that there are an abundance of rappers using autotune? Biggie Smalls often enlisted the support of Lauryn Hill to give his music a melodic depth. Why don’t rappers do the same today? That being said, artists such as Kanye West and Frank Ocean in their respective songs ‘Runaway’ and ‘Chanel’ use autotune to add a robotic, almost melismatic, effect to their voices. Narrative artists such as them experiment with this rather superficial device to further their stories to create something quite the opposite. Therefore, even though devices such as autotune and pitch correction promote ‘musical cheating’, the ideal of having frequent innovation and imagination within the field may not be so extinct after all.

“MUSIC OPERATES ON A RESOUNDINGLY PERSONAL LEVEL...THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A SONG IS DEPENDENT ON OUR OWN FEELINGS.” In addition, we are blessed to have Kendrick Lamar stamp his name into the history books and already be pronounced as one of the greatest rappers in history. He can make a 180-degree turn from the incredible jazz, funk and hip-hop odyssey of ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ to deliver 14 taut, tough and otherwise cutting-edge examples of what’s possible in hip-hop today in his recent album ‘DAMN’ in just under a year. He has even made a few number ones. Nevertheless, I still don’t believe there are enough ‘big name’ artists who seek to outdo their predecessors and step into the unknown. Ed Sheeran is extraordinarily talented, but he has yet to ditch the good for the great. Bruno Mars recently gifted us a funky nostalgia trip back to the late 80s with pop album ‘24k Magic’, yet he didn’t break any new ground...but did he have to? Moreover, did he have the power to? We may have run out of new ideas. And if our current ideas, regardless of how old or new they may be, are good...then why should we complain? Who knows. Time will tell us whether popular music will change, or regress, into something miraculous, or banal. Let’s hope that it is the former.

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B RITAIN BIDS ADIEU: HOW WILL BREXIT AFFECT ME? Brexit

noun term for the potential or hypothetical departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Brexit. An issue that stirs and invokes an undeniable frenzy in the minds of the old and young alike. The mere word strives to create unease among us and there was an obvious sharp generation divide. It is quite evident that a certain demographic has been pushed aside, with their opinions absent from discussions of Brexit. That group is us: teenagers, the youth, the next generation of politicians and simply put, the next generation of adults. Of course, there are certain impacts that Brexit will have on the country, with things such as workers’ rights, immigration and travel brought to the forefront by the media. However, what is not determined is the effects Brexit will have on the aforementioned demographic. The UK is notably one of the most expensive places to study in relation to progressing onto higher education, thus making it a probable consequence that many students will choose to study in universities out of the country, such as Denmark and the Netherlands. However, due to

Brexit, students will be made to pay higher fees in order to go to these universities abroad. On top of this, students will also apply for high priced visas. With Britain’s EU membership, its citizens are able to live and work in any countries in the EU but this freedom of movement is very likely to be supressed by Brexit, thus decreasing the once wide pool of potential graduate jobs.

“That group is us: teenagers, the youth, the next generation of politicians and simply put, the next generation of adults”

. Although it is difficult to predict by how much unemployment will rise due to Brexit, the British Treasury forecasts that joblessness could rise by 520,000 – 820,000, the rate rising from under 5% to 6 .5% and that young and low skilled students will be worst hit by the aftermath of Brexit. Young people already face the dilemma of being twice as likely to become unemployed as the general population and since 16-17 year olds were not eligible for the vote, it is likely that this group bears the brunt of unemployment once again, such as

the time in 2008, when young people were the worst hit by recession. Another issue, although not a particularly prevalent one as of now, is housing. This is a large issue for young people who find it difficult to climb the housing ladder due to increasing costs, rising demands and a rapidly growing economy. The fact that the UK is in the middle of a housing crisis and the government is simply not building enough homes emphasises this problem as being one that will impact us as young adults. Of course, one cannot be subjective about an issue such as this and it is imperative to consider the potential benefits it brings us. For instance, a topical issue such as Brexit has inevitably heightened the importance of voting and may encourage teenagers, in the future, to vote so that their opinions and beliefs are heard, deliberated, and even carried forward. Therefore, young people are one of the groups that are at a level of heightened disadvantage as we need assurance from our government that the money that is lost by the UK does not have the direct impact of higher university fees, cutting apprenticeship schemes or housing benefit for young people, and as a group, our needs must definitely be catered for.

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Sadly, in October 2017, One lost one of its most popular, committed and kind members of staff to cancer Gordon Haws had been a teacher at One from the beginning, working in the Photography department but his career included Head of Art in schools in New Zealand and a teacher of Art, Media and Photography across the UK. His commitment to his students was well-known and his production of resources has become legendary with cupboards overflowing with paper resources, lens and cameras. Always on the go, Gordon never stopped thinking about the students’ work and how to extend their skills. He was hugely loved by his colleagues and students and his loss is felt deeply by all. Jake robson: I first met Gordon in 2010, just as we were beginning to set-up One. I was immediately struck by his

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Gordon worked with many colleagues; mentoring staff and trainees alike particularly, Joe, Nancy, Alastair and Jess. He built up the resources, cameras, lights, props, sometimes using state of the art equipment and at other times improvising creative solutions to achieve sophisticated shoots. After we discovered that Gordon was unwell, I was lucky enough to spend a couple of hours talking with him about his life before One and it was rich indeed; Gordon was born in Scotland and the beautiful landscape of the Highlands was an endless source of pleasure to him; it was a place that he revisited many times, to visit family and to photograph the “autumn tints”. It was truly a privilege to have known Gordon, I think about

off and turn on. It’s on all the time.” – Annie Leibovitz Gordon didn’t ever switch off, or sit down, or walk slower. He was on all the time. He had more energy than someone half his age and more enthusiasm than I have ever come across in my life. If he wasn’t scouting locations or out and about on Photography adventures he was scouring the internet for resources and endlessly uploading them to Moodle or plying his colleagues with biscuits and treats. His tea break chilly bag of snacks was legendary. Working with Gordon has been a privilege, and I am thankful for every moment of it. He was patient, selfless, funny and full of love and warmth. He taught me so much, and not just about teaching, about life and how to live your best one.

Jenny Milsom: Gordon was a stalwart of One both in Gordon didn’t ever switch off, or sit down, or the Photography department but also walk slower. He was on all the time. He had in college, he was totally committed to the success of his students more energy than someone half his age and and put their achievement above more enthusiasm than I have ever come across everything else. Gordon ensured that all his students were given as much in my life. exposure to the world outside of One as possible and his final project was knowledge, enthusiasm and passion him often, he remained a man of to ensure that the work of students for Photography. I could tell that he integrity until the very end and he will was displayed in a prime position in was determined to put all of these not be forgotten. the town centre in Ipswich, yet again skills into the Photography course another example of his commitment at One in order to make it the best Nancy blick: to the success of our students, we all “One doesn’t stop seeing. One miss Gordon. possible experience for students. Over the following seven years doesn’t stop framing. It doesn’t turn

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LGBT @ ONE The LGBT+ Student forum came together in October 2016. A group of students saw the need for a dedicated place for LGBT+ identifying students, allies and anyone with questions about themselves or someone they know. In 2018, we wanted to introduce the achievements of the group to the wider student body, representing and acting as an advocate for those who may not yet feel comfortable to be who they are. We’re here to let all lesbian, gay, bi and trans+ students at One know that they’re not alone. The Autumn term saw some changes within the group as new Student Chairs took over the running of it. A regular group of students who meet every Friday lunchtime, but the door is always open for anyone to attend. February marked the annual LGBT History Month, observed across the globe and has been the most exciting project that we have branched out into to date. Activities included a bake sale to raise money for the UK Charity Stonewall, a LGBT+ centred debate in collaboration with the debating society and producing a collage in the atrium of the well-known LGBT+ patron, Ian McKellen. It’s not only eating and baking that we get up to - each week we aim to tackle something new. Whether it’s A-sexual Awareness Week or the Transgender Day of Remembrance, it’s easy to find something to teach each other about and with 19% of LGBT people reportedly experiencing hate crime in East Anglia alone it is important to remember that the battle for equality has not yet been won and that this conversation needs to be carried on. We also recognise that, nationally, almost half of LGBT pupils (45%) who are bullied for being LGBT never tell anyone about the bullying – so we actively strive to make sure that everyone feels seen and safe and able to talk to us. Prompted by this we produced

stickers bearing the LGBT, Bisexual and transgender flags for National Coming Out Day 2017, allowing people who wanted to wear them to start conversations with staff and students alike – and we were delighted to see how popular they were. With these statistics in mind we have also had some exciting visitors come to the college and speak to us. We’ve had former One students come in to discuss what it means to be LGBT+ after college and at university, and talk about how they’ve personally dealt with coming out and moving into the world of work as an out and proud member of the LGBT+ community. Similarly, a member of the Outreach Youth has come in to speak about the support they have to offer to all young LGBT+ or questioning individuals. As a result of this meeting the subscriptions to the Diva and Gaytimes magazines were purchased and they can be found in the LRC or the Wellbeing Room behind Student Services. So, make sure you keep an eye out for our special events in the future and remember we always welcome any suggestions you might have for the LGBT+ community at One. Don’t forget where you can get help or advice if you or someone you know needs it: · The One College LGBT+ Forum – every Friday; times and room information are available on the LGBT+ display board in the atrium. · The PPT and student guidance team at One · Outreachyouth.org.uk · Suffolklgbtnetwork.org.uk All statistics provided by stonewall.co.uk

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What have been your best moments at One? Meeting new people and doing things more spontaneously.

What is your favourite thing about college? Being able to meet and work with so many different people interested in the same thing as you. Tell us something you are passionate about and how you pursue it. I really enjoy documenting things with a camera and a computer. I’ve found it really rewarding to document and date every photograph I’ve taken on my blog. It’s a priceless feeling to reminisce at the end of a year over memories and photographs. It always surprises me how much can happen and change over a year and it reminds me of that every day. What was the most embarrassing moment of high school? I don’t really have a moment that stands out, but I do remember I’d call my teacher “mum” quite often.

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What subjects are you taking? I’m currently studying a Media production BTEC and Photography A level.

Name three things you cannot live without. Rubik’s cube, camera and running shoes. What is your proudest achievement so far? I’m most proud that over the past two years I’ve started becoming more confident in being myself without a fear of being judged. What are you hoping to do after college? I’m taking a year off to try make a name in the media industry, then to get a degree in some sort of media based course. How would friends describe you? Enthusiastic, annoying, kind, eccentric and loyal.

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1) What have been your best moments at One? Making new friends and taking subjects that I am passionate about. What subjects are you taking? English literature, Psychology, Graphics and Media. Do you do any extra curricular activities inside or outside of college? None inside college but I play guitar, piano and air stuff (drawing) and dance (grade 7 ballet) outside of college. Name something you are passionate about and how would you pursue this passion? Music as I’ve always had an interest in it and aspire to be as successful as some of my favourite musicians.

I would like to combine my passion for music and art to work for an independent record label and create album artwork. 5) Name your most embarrassing moment of high school? Unintentionally going to school looking like Dora the explorer...wasn’t a good idea. Name 3 things you cannot live without? Piano, shortbread and good friends. What is your proudest achievement so far? My GCSE English Literature result (Grade 9!). What is your life goal? To be different and to make a difference! What is your favourite snapchat filter and why? The filter that makes your face look like an old lady because it's great for sending mug shots to people.

What are you aspiring to do after college?

I’d like to go to university and travel around Europe.

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Harry 1)

What has been your best moment at One? My best moment at One has been the Foundation Learning Christmas Fair, making candles out of books and making Christmas biscuits.

What subjects are you taking?

I am studying Life Skills, English and Maths in Foundation Learning. 3)

What is your favourite thing about college? I enjoy the college environment.

Do you do any extra curricular activities inside or outside college? I do art club at lunch on a Wednesday.

Name something you are passionate about and how would you pursue this passion? I am passionate about waste disposal and recycling and I would love to be a bin man after college. 6)

Name the most embarrassing moment of your high school career? Dressing up as a dame in a school show.

Name 3 things you cannot live without? Recycling, my pet guinea pigs and my family.

What is your proudest achievement so far? I got a certificate from the Prime Minister for NCS.

What is your personal life goal? To become a bin man.

What are you aspiring to do after college? To train in how to become a bin man.

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