Why Do We Always Think of the Best Comebacks, 3 Business Days Too Late?

12th September 2025

You’re sitting there, minding your business, when suddenly someone you had an argument with earlier hits you with the kind of remark that makes your soul leave your body for a brief vacation. Your mouth opens. Nothing comes out. Your brain, the traitorous organ it is, offers only radio silence. You manage a weak chuckle, an awkward mumble and maybe a strained face, but before you know it, the moment passes.
Then, as you’re lying in bed that night, it hits you like the Orient Express railway train, carrying nothing but pure wit: Oh my god, I should’ve said THAT!

Why Do We Always Think of the Best Comebacks, 3 Business Days Too Late?

Why Do We Only Dream Subconsciously at Certain Times?

4th July 2025

Have you ever been in an extremely deep sleep, the softness of your mattress feeling as comfy as a cloud while the most random, incomprehensible dream fills your mind uncontrollably? But next thing you know, it’s a few days later and you’re forcing a dream about an event that occurred during the day – it no longer being a subconscious one. Well, I’m sure you have experienced this at least a few times in your life because I most certainly have. But the question that made me the most curious was: ‘why do we only dream subconsciously at certain times?’. This question popped up in my head, funnily enough, during my attempt at sleeping during the sweltering, hot UK weather. Because it seems odd that one night you’ll have such a mixed, unfathomable and sometimes quite abnormal dream and the next night your mind is blank, and no dreams fill your brain but instead are filled with forced thoughts.
So, enough contemplating and questioning, and now time for answering.

Why Do We Only Dream Subconsciously at Certain Times?

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!!!

The Official Unconquered Peaks Songs of the Summer

Head Girl’s End of Year Message

3rd July 2025

As we approach the end of the year, it feels like a good time to pause and reflect on what’s seemed like a very fast-paced last term. Upon the request of Cecilia, our excellent Editor in Chief of Unconquered Peaks, I’ve transformed my muddled reflections of the SLT’s past 8(?) weeks into a hopefully succinct yet somewhat entertaining article.

Head Girl’s End of Year Message