Choose Your Seat Wisely: The Most Comfortable Seats of WHS

Typically, teenagers spend between 7–9 hours sitting each day (NHS UK), much of which happens during the school day. Whether it’s in lessons, at lunch, or while revising, sitting is almost unavoidable. Therefore, I think it is important to know where the best places to sit are around Wimbledon High. While it is always better to move more and sit less, if you do have to sit, this is my personal ranking of the most and least comfortable options the school has to offer:

Choose Your Seat Wisely: The Most Comfortable Seats of WHS

‘The Holiday’ Movie – Becoming the Leading Lady of Your Life

I know it’s not Christmas anymore, but ‘The Holiday’ is one of my favourite films, regardless of the season. The plethora of famous actors, the idealistic, unexpected romances and the beautiful soundtrack are just some of the things that make the watching experience so enjoyable. Some may say it belongs only to the dark winter nights, when you’re cocooned in a blanket, hot chocolate grasped in frigid hands, but I think the wholesome masterpiece belongs in any available 2-hour slot.

‘The Holiday’ Movie – Becoming the Leading Lady of Your Life

The Hidden Costs of Multitasking

Multitasking is a very common scenario I find myself in, and I’m sure many people can relate. Whether that be listening to music while revising, replying to messages whilst going homework, scrolling whilst watching a video. It feels like doing more than one thing is a skill we must master in this fast-paced world. But despite its reputation, multitasking comes with hidden costs that quietly damage how we think, learn, and feel.

The Hidden Costs of Multitasking

Why Do Our Stomachs Sound Like They’re Experiencing an Avalanche?

The bowel – more formally known as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is one of the modest heroes of human biology. Its job is deceptively simple: extract nutrients and minerals from the food we eat, then efficiently dispose of the leftovers. But in reality, it’s a finely tuned system of muscular tubes working around the clock to keep us alive, energised, and (mostly) comfortable.

Why Do Our Stomachs Sound Like They’re Experiencing an Avalanche?