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Kent's History; Important people

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:16:59 GMT

In history, there have been many people, certainly more than you would expect, who have come from Kent and have major achievements that have made their names significant all over the world. For example, Charles Dickens, author of the well-known book ‘A Christmas Carol’, lived in Gad's Hill Place in Higham, Kent. Read on to find out more about famous people in Kent!

The Art of Storytelling | The significance of fairy tales and folklore

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:17:31 GMT

“Once upon a time…” These words have implored stories across time and remain significant as an opening which transcends genre.

The Cost-of-Living Crisis: A Student’s Perspective

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:17:55 GMT

‘The cost-of-living crisis,’ how many times have you heard this statement muttered by parents, teachers, even your friends? Or you may have said it yourself upon seeing your favourite drink increase in price? But do we truly know the full effect of these four words? Unfortunately, high rates of inflation coupled with low wages have forced people to experience a surge in energy, food and travel costs. The pressure on households to remain at the same living standard as before is immense, and many are experiencing feelings of unrest and doubt for the future. Who is helping them? Who is helping us?

Not Everyone Wants to Be a Woman in STEM

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:18:20 GMT

As a collective of predominantly female secondary school students, I am sure that we have all at one time or another been referred to as ‘women in STEM’. Whether it be in an assembly designed to inspire, a passing comment or a joke, the phrase is everywhere around us.