With the Winter Olympics starting on 6 February, sports fans all around the world are buzzing. The approach of the Olympics always sparks conversation among F1 fans and causes many to wonder what would happen if F1 were an Olympic sport. I took matters into my own hands to design the Olympic event for motorsport, and who knows, perhaps there is a chance of Lewis Hamilton competing for Team GB some day…
As you may have been able to tell through some of my emails, and if you know me in person, I love Starbucks because, in my opinion, one of their greatest assets is the limited-edition seasonal flavours they offer. Starbucks typically introduces winter, spring, summer, autumn, and festive collections each year and tends to feature the same or similar drinks each year. Naturally, I’ve tried all of the seasonal drinks of 2025 and compiled my list of the greatest flavours to look out for when they come in season again.
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:
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.
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.
