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Our Year 13 heroes
Some of you may have seen the big, well-designed, bubbly numbers on the wall of the SSC, with the label above; “Last Day of Y13!” This...

Isabella Cagliarini
Mar 30, 20255 min read


Home is Wherever You Are: Third Culture Kids
I’m sure you’ve all seen the Instagram reels. Social ABG buys boba while listening to Keshi in college. International school kids getting...
Andrea Yip
Mar 18, 20253 min read


Top 7 Underappreciated Areas in School
Tired of your same old lunchtimes? Frustrated with the crowded SSCs? Discover our school’s hidden gems to switch up your break time/lunchtime hangouts or find a peaceful study location. So, in no particular order, here are the top 7 underappreciated areas in school! Art Room Terrace The art room terrace To all the seniors: Go here during your free periods! Bathed in sunlight, with the occasional breeze, the art room terrace is the perfect place to go for a relaxing yet prod

Devanshi Srivastava
Mar 13, 20252 min read


The Strange Expectations in Mrs Vaze's Maths Class
Poster design by Astro Ang I remember my first math lesson with Mrs Vaze like it was yesterday. She emanated a warmth and radiance that...

Oviya A.S.
Mar 10, 20253 min read


ESF CoCo 2024!
2024 marked the second in-person edition of ESF’s annual computer science conference after the pause that enveloped the world in 2019....

Anahita Labh
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Diwali 2024!
In this morning’s warm autumn breeze, our campus transformed into a realm of vibrant colours and joyous melodies, heralding the arrival...

Anahita Labh
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Miserable Books To Make You Cry
I don't cry at books, or films, or songs. Call me a heartless maniac if you will. If I did, I'd waste a lot of tissues. But anyways... why cry over springtime romances you'll never have when you could cry over books instead? Arguably more fun. These are the top ten books that made me so miserable, I cried on the inside for days. And no, they're not love stories. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Anahita Labh
Mar 26, 202417 min read


International Women's Day 2024
The Representation Of Women In Mass Media Women are amazing. There’s no question about that. Think about all the influential female...

Anahita Labh
Mar 7, 20248 min read


Applications of Gene Therapy
Imagine a world where our genes hold the key to conquering genetic disorders and debilitating diseases. A world where faulty genes are...

Anahita Labh
Jan 21, 20249 min read


The Real Meaning of Avatar: The Way of Water
Did you really think it was about oppressive humans against eco-friendly aliens? In 2009, when the first film came out, it wreaked havoc...
Anya Saha
Jan 18, 20245 min read


Empowering Youth: 3 Volunteer Opportunities For Students In Hong Kong
Looking to find a CAS activity that is fulfilling, meaningful and maybe even fun? Struggling to find a charity with hours that you can...
Maeve Morrison
Jan 17, 20243 min read


the last bits of y9
the first bit of Y9 I tilted my head quizzically, a bemused smile playing on my lips. There’s a potted plant in the turtle pond! It’s one...

Rachell Lee
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Four Healthy Ways to Destress
With the arrival of each academic year, students are greeted with seemingly endless piles of work, hectic schedules, and restless nights....
Audrey So
Jan 13, 20243 min read


An Introduction to Copperplate
The History of Calligraphy The term "calligraphy" is derived from the Greek words "kallos" (meaning beauty) and "graphein" (meaning to...
Angel Mao
Jan 12, 20242 min read


5 TV Shows To Get You In A Fall Mood
As autumn arrives, it's time to snuggle up with a cozy blanket, a warm drink, and a comforting TV show. Whether you prefer family dramas...
Kaitlyn Wong
Dec 30, 20233 min read


Surviving IGCSE
You before using these tips. Let’s not make this complicated. You clicked on this article wanting to improve your scores, I wrote this article telling you exactly how to do that. As the proud owner of a few 9s in IGCSE, I think I’m qualified enough to share some tips on how I got them. Take these comments with as much salt as you’d like. In the end, these are what got me through exam season. In order to keep a bit of organization, I’ve grouped these tips into three categories
Andrea Yip
Dec 30, 20234 min read


Sports Day 2023!
Everyone loves Sports Day. It’s one day in the year where we can take a step back from our academics and run wild, participate in...

Anahita Labh
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Top Shaved Ice Desserts in Hong Kong
With summertime at its peak, a sweet relief from the blistering streets becomes an increasing necessity, here is a list of the top five...
Rou Zhao
Nov 28, 20233 min read


The History of Figure Skating
Racing across the ice, rotating several rotations in the air, spinning at dizzying speeds, all just to please some judges. This may be...
Valerie Law
Nov 25, 20232 min read


The Egyptian Guide for the Afterlife
Ani was an ambitious human who lived during the 13th century BCE in the Egyptian city of Thebes. This moment is a scene that has been...
Akshara Shukla
Nov 25, 20233 min read
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