As I was writing this edition early in the summer, I was in the middle of the World Cup hype: England entering the quarterfinals, whilst Christino Ronaldo ended his last dance against Spain. All these incredible teams and athletes are supported by sports psychologists, but what even is SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY?!
We’ve all been there. The end of term is finally in sight. Suitcases are packed, alarms are set, and in just a few hours it will be time to leave for the best trip imaginable – skiing in fresh mountain snow or heading somewhere sunny with a beach waiting at the other end. It’s the night before departure and sleep is almost impossible; excitement wins. Morning arrives early, fuelled by adrenaline rather than rest. Everything feels perfect – until that first swallow.
Day 2 of our summer trek – conquering the unconquerable. A key lesson learnt “what goes up must come down” (with uphill comes a downhill 😉).
Learning a language is no easy task, but it is incredibly worthwhile. After the Languages Week assembly on Monday, where Year 13s spoke about their links to different languages, it became even more evident that the WHS community is full of different cultures. While most people look to Duolingo to learn a language, there are many other strategies that can be used. My favourite is watching films. Read on for my top recommendations for my top non-English films!
Day 1 reflection: issue 1
