directed by Agnes Palmer
Night Walking: Film Studies Project
3rd October 2025
Kitty Ramsay: Spanish Civil War Hero, Political Trailblazer, and WHS alumna
26th September 2025
As students at this school, we rarely pause to reflect on the remarkable women who have walked these halls before us and the enduring legacy they have left on WHS and the wider world. To honour these women, we are launching a series of articles celebrating some of WHS’s most impactful alumnae and there is no better way to begin than by sharing the story of Katharine Marjory Stewart-Murray, Duchess of Atholl: a pioneering politician and hero of the Spanish Civil War. The timing is especially fitting, as a new biography, ‘Red Duchess: Kitty Atholl, A Rebel in Westminster’ by Amy Gray, has just been released. Read on to discover more about her extraordinary political career, activism, and lasting influence on WHS.
Afraid: film studies project
24th September 2025
Directed by Roxie Reynolds, Starring Cecily Standring
The Official Unconquered Peaks Songs of the Summer
4th July 2025
In this end of year feature, the Unconquered Peaks team, Cecilia, Erica, and Fara, share the songs that are shaping their summer: from classic country anthems to nostalgic throwbacks and underrated gems. Whether you’re dancing in your room, relaxing by the pool, or making memories with friends, these tracks are here to keep the good times rolling. Plug in, press play, and let the summer begin everybody!!!
To what extent does social media influence political outcomes: the 2024 US Presidential election
23rd May 2025
Social media has become one of the most significant mediums in modern political campaigns and in no nation has this shift been more pronounced as in the United States. In the 2024 election cycle alone, the Democrats funnelled $180 million into digital advertising across platforms owned by Meta and Google. This significant financial dedication highlights the essential role social media plays in shaping contemporary political discourse. However, how successful were Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in their engagement with social media platforms, and how will this election influence the usage of social media by politicians on an international scale?
