New Year Fireworks & Traditions across the world.  By Jennifer L, Eloise H, Emily T and Lizzy P  Across the world, all different countries welcome the New Year with different traditions. The most iconic ways to celebrate are fireworks, but each place has their own special meaning behind them. In this article, we decided to rank the most impressive New Year’s fireworks and traditions from around the world. These are ranked from the most spectacular to the most unique. All of t

By Joanna Cowan No. 1  Wuthering Heights (14th February 2026) A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Their press tour has been stunning so far but we will see about their movie. No. 2 Mercy (January 23) Set in the near future, a detective accused of murdering his wife has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to an advanced AI judge. If yo

By Thea Boyd Are you looking for some songs to add to your New Year’s playlist? I got you! Here are 10 absolutely FAB songs to add to your favourite playlists. Flowers  by Miley Cyrus. (Very upbeat and gets you in the mood!) Calm Down  (remix) by Rema & Selena Gomez. (Rhythmic and good for crowds) Midnight City  by M83. (Dreamy, perfect for New Year’s!) Sunroof by Nicky Youre & dazy. (Summery vibes and bright feels) Heat Waves  by Glass Animals. (Very chill, good for late nig

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By Ainsley Benbow The Alhambra is an ancient palace, fortress, and citadel complex located in the city of Granada in southern Spain. Peering over the city on a rocky hill, protected by mountains, forests and surrounded by the Darro River, the Alhambra has been witness to political, geographical, social, and economic changes for hundreds of years. Originally built as a fortified royal city, the Alhambra served as a political and ceremonial heart of Muslim Granada for centuries

By Ally Chan Well, we must all know about the iconic Sydney fireworks, the beautiful ones at Sydney Harbour. Well, some people all across the globe do very different things. For example, in Spain, there is a tradition of eating 12 grapes on New Year's Eve, and in the South, black-eyed peas are eaten instead.  In Denmark, in addition to all the noise coming from the fireworks, they smash plates at their neighbours' doors; I wouldn’t want to be in Denmark over the New Year. In

By Jennifer Loughman This is what some Normo girls have said and based on studies, you may disagree.  10   At the bottom of the sleigh ride, Noelle . “If this is about Christmas spirit, I think I’ve got some of that.” Santa’s daughter, Noelle Kringle (Anna Kendrick) has always been full of Christmas cheer, just not full of responsibility. But when her brother (Bill Hader) runs away before his first Christmas Eve as Santa, Noelle must save the season herself. With humor, heart

By Shriyaa Madan Gopal This article is a murder article. Not literally, I didn’t take the Halloween theme that far. But the words, “this song is a murder song,” was what Billy Idol used to tell people when describing his classic 80s hit, ‘Eyes without a Face.’ With its distinct synth and guitar riffs, the song has certainly made its influence on New-wave synth pop music. However, behind this dark ballad, there is a past, or rather, a girl named Christiane, and her descent int

By Kiera Short and Isabella Scotti Most of you have probably seen Sophie Silva before, but for those who don’t know who she is, she’s a fashion content creator who has created numerous amazing costumes over the years. Here, we have collected our ten favourite costumes to share with you. First up, we have Jack Skellington from her recent 31 days of Halloween costumes! The makeup is on point, and the costume is costuming. The dress and corset are absolutely perfect, with the st

By Ainsley Benbow Commonly associated with turkeys and apple pies, Thanksgiving is an annual holiday in the United States and Canada which dates back to the pilgrims era.  It all started in 1960, when a group of English settlers, the Pilgrims, arrived in North America aboard the Mayflower, seeking religious freedom and a new life in the ‘New World’. The first winter they spent in Plymouth (present-day Massachusetts) was utterly devastating, with nearly half of the 102 passeng

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By Liliana Cannizzaro  Introduction   It’s inevitable that you have heard some form of sexist music in your life, either on the internet...

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By Charlotte King Oprah Winfrey To start off this new 'series' we have Oprah Winfrey, an undoubtedly influential person who changed the...

By Charlotte Barnett and Lucy Gray The 2025 Met Gala was nothing short of outstanding. Honouring 300 years of Black self- expression in...

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By Ainsley Benbow, Ava Carroll and Mackenzie Eyles Ice Ages - ‘Let it Go’ by Idina Menzel, from Frozen (2013)   “ Let It Go ” from Frozen...

By Tanaz Tahery The Greatest Showman (2017)  The Greatest Showman is my all time favourite musical. The cast, the moral behind it and the...

By Hannah Kent This year, Sydney is set to host an impressive concert lineup, featuring established artists and emerging talents. With a...

By Katie Zhao Period 6 on a random Monday was when the realisation struck me - one of my favourite bands would be taking their world tour...

By Amara Miller and Lexi Sam The Superbowl is always one of the most anticipated musical performances each and every year and Kendrick...

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By Mackenzie Eyles Concerts are an amazing experience - bright lights, great music, seeing your favourite artist in person. It is unreal....

By Heidi Rong Can you sing a C#? What about an Eb? G#? F? Did you grow up with a musical background? Have you ever recognised a note the...

By Ainsley Benbow Reflecting on the recent Grammy awards, I thought about how important music is in our daily lives and the world. For...

By Clara Ding Now that school’s back in session, so is studying! I can’t speak for the collective school community, but I find it hard to...

By Rose Cunningham The glitz and glam of the theatre is one of my favourite parts of the holidays. My Instagram feed is always filled...

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By Nat Hardwick Loneliness is a feeling I have never felt, Even when sitting alone I have never felt alone, For as long as I can remember...

By Nat Hardwick The sudden change lingers in the air, The sun’s rays burning into my skin, With the sun’s blinding glow, Welcomes the...

By Camila De La Cruz (photo credit: The Simpson (Fox Network), photo edited by yours truly (me)) I’ve been part of the Mary Word team for...

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By Nat Hardwick The sun stretches its arms above the ebony oaks below, Slowly embracing the icy emerald fields with its glow. Solis and...

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By Clara Ding In her first studio album, Immunity, Clairo opens up about her mental health, JRA, sexuality, identity, and transformative...