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      Ask Mary Ward!
      • Mar 23
      • 2 min

      Ask Mary Ward!

      Nikie Yang Forget about Dr Phil or Oprah. Mary is Loreto’s new counsellor! INTRODUCING ASK MARY WARD! Do you have a problem? Trouble with...
      115 views1 comment
      How to spice up Music Fest!
      • Mar 23
      • 4 min

      How to spice up Music Fest!

      Eleanor Low Greetings, dear reader! Thank you for clicking on this article. I’ll keep this short and sweet; Music Festival is an awesome...
      44 views1 comment
      How I became a cat person
      • Nov 30, 2021
      • 3 min

      How I became a cat person

      Katherine Hughes Ever since I was a kid, my family have always owned a dog. First there was Sooty, and now Pepper. Now don’t get me...
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      Testing 5 Minute Crafts
      • Nov 30, 2021
      • 1 min

      Testing 5 Minute Crafts

      Nikita Bhana
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      Should I still give money to charity?
      • Nov 30, 2021
      • 4 min

      Should I still give money to charity?

      Emma Frank I know what you’re thinking, what an obvious question. And yes! You should give money to charity if you can. Article done. But...
      20 views0 comments
      The History of Trick or Treating
      • Oct 29, 2021
      • 2 min

      The History of Trick or Treating

      Rose Cunningham Trick-or-treating has been a tradition in the United States and in many other countries for more than over a century....
      35 views0 comments
      Why do people believe in superstitions?
      • Oct 29, 2021
      • 1 min

      Why do people believe in superstitions?

      Amy Saad Have you ever knocked on wood for luck? or flipped over a shoe that is faced down? Maybe you even have a lucky pen which you use...
      143 views0 comments
      Sustainability on Halloween
      • Oct 29, 2021
      • 3 min

      Sustainability on Halloween

      Emma Frank I am a huge fan of Halloween, the decorations, the chance to dress up, the month-long build-up of watching campy horror...
      27 views0 comments
      The Bewitching Appeal of Fear
      • Oct 29, 2021
      • 3 min

      The Bewitching Appeal of Fear

      Inara Hossain “Do you like scary movies?” – Scream (1996) The feeling of your heart thumping against your ribs as you hold your breath...
      44 views0 comments
      Why do we turn to music in times of crisis?
      • Jun 16, 2021
      • 2 min

      Why do we turn to music in times of crisis?

      By Tia Ranftl The importance of music during this pandemic has been overlooked, as communities all around the world have turned to music...
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      What does my Spotify say about me?
      • Jun 16, 2021
      • 2 min

      What does my Spotify say about me?

      By Isobel Chambers I am extremely nosy about what music people enjoy. It reveals something closer to a person than, say, their favourite...
      136 views0 comments
      TEDxYouth at Abbotsleigh Event
      • May 26, 2021
      • 2 min

      TEDxYouth at Abbotsleigh Event

      By Grace, Simone, Keenor and Madeleine With special thanks to Mr Hughes The TEDx Youth event held at Abbotsleigh was an enriching and...
      38 views0 comments
      10 Books You Need To Read
      • May 25, 2021
      • 2 min

      10 Books You Need To Read

      By Mackenzie Eyles Want some time to yourself to relax? Pull out a book, maybe even get some headphones. Books tell us stories which...
      57 views1 comment
      The Real Housewives: good or bad for feminism?
      • Mar 4, 2021
      • 3 min

      The Real Housewives: good or bad for feminism?

      By Tia Ranftl For over a decade, the “Real Housewives” has provided the world with pure quality entertainment. From the vicious...
      120 views0 comments
      The Achievements and Triumphs of Amelia Earhart
      • Mar 3, 2021
      • 3 min

      The Achievements and Triumphs of Amelia Earhart

      By Inara Hossain “My ambition is to have this wonderful gift produce practical results for the future of commercial flying and for the...
      391 views0 comments
      Fe-MEN-ism; a woman’s greatest ally
      • Mar 3, 2021
      • 3 min

      Fe-MEN-ism; a woman’s greatest ally

      By Sally Kearins and Anna Garnsey Want to know what Harry Styles, Chris Hemsworth and Steph Curry all have in common – and no, it’s not...
      73 views0 comments
      Women and Working From Home
      • Mar 3, 2021
      • 3 min

      Women and Working From Home

      By Rose Cunningham Mum was upstairs working when I had the idea for this article. Downstairs, Dad was making my brother and I some...
      37 views0 comments
      Budding Botanists
      • Nov 26, 2020
      • 3 min

      Budding Botanists

      By Rose Cunningham Through 2020’s many challenges and surprises, thousands of Australians have turned to caring for plants, learning more...
      33 views0 comments
      COVID-Safe Guide to Summer Holidays
      • Nov 25, 2020
      • 2 min

      COVID-Safe Guide to Summer Holidays

      By Emma Frank and Feronia Ding With the summer holidays soon approaching, we have compiled a list of some fun activities (ordered from...
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      Interviewing a Former Year 12 about their University Experiences during COVID 19.
      • Sep 20, 2020
      • 2 min

      Interviewing a Former Year 12 about their University Experiences during COVID 19.

      By Amy Saad Graduating from school is a stressful experience, especially due to Trials and the HSC. My older sister, Christina Saad from...
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      A Guide to High School
      • Sep 20, 2020
      • 3 min

      A Guide to High School

      By Kimia Degani High school is undoubtedly one of the busiest times of anyone’s life – filled with classes, homework, projects and...
      54 views0 comments
      Vogue 73 Questions with our Outgoing Editors in Chief… but shorter
      • Sep 19, 2020
      • 4 min

      Vogue 73 Questions with our Outgoing Editors in Chief… but shorter

      By Alessia Anderson and Zara Oong What’s your favourite time of day? Gian My favourite time of day is the early afternoon, because it's...
      123 views0 comments
      How I survived 2020 as a high school student
      • Sep 15, 2020
      • 2 min

      How I survived 2020 as a high school student

      By Kayla Valenzuela Let me start off by saying that the year 2020, as we all know, has been quite an intense year. We all have felt...
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      • Aug 2, 2020
      • 2 min

      Upcoming Young Female Leaders

      By Inara Hossain Our world has been more fractured than ever before. 2020 so far has been a bit of a mess, to say the least, from raging...
      19 views0 comments
      • Aug 2, 2020
      • 1 min

      Top 10 Leadership Quotes for Inspiration

      By Hallebeth Jones “True leaders always practice the three R’s Respect for self, Respect for others, Responsibility for all their...
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      Motivation Tips
      • May 24, 2020
      • 1 min

      Motivation Tips

      Tips on how to stay motivated during times like these! By Maanya Maini and Kate Forman ● Keep organised - Use your diary or an organiser...
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      After the Pandemic
      • May 21, 2020
      • 2 min

      After the Pandemic

      Will things ever go back to normal after the pandemic? By Kayla Valenzuela I’m sure we are all wondering when things will go back to...
      30 views0 comments
      Introverts vs Extroverts During Quarantine
      • May 21, 2020
      • 2 min

      Introverts vs Extroverts During Quarantine

      By Tessa Rabeau and Grace Burns You may have heard the terms ‘introvert’ and ‘extrovert’ thrown around, but not really know what they...
      37 views0 comments
      • May 21, 2020
      • 3 min

      5 Things that Aren’t Going Back to ‘Normal’ (at least for a while)

      By Ashleigh Leck and Izzy Tziolis 1. Travel A necessity with not too much emphasis on it in everyday media will never operate the same...
      17 views0 comments
      How to be more selfless
      • Mar 31, 2020
      • 2 min

      How to be more selfless

      By Kayla Valenzuela I’m sure we are all aware of the crazy situation we are currently in, with having to adjust to online learning and...
      29 views0 comments
      How to Cope with Virtual Learning
      • Mar 31, 2020
      • 4 min

      How to Cope with Virtual Learning

      By Olivia Holmes Has Virtual Learning Life got you down? Has the fact that you haven’t seen any humans besides maybe your family driven...
      91 views0 comments
      • Mar 30, 2020
      • 1 min

      The Importance of Solidarity and What You Can Do!

      By Ashleigh Leck In writing an article, I thought it would be important to focus on how the actions and decisions we make influence the...
      22 views0 comments
      Why be on your phone these holidays when you can…
      • Mar 30, 2020
      • 2 min

      Why be on your phone these holidays when you can…

      By Niamh Hornby and Lilli Durston (Yr 7) Ever on holidays and have no idea what to do or where to go? Are you constantly on your phone...
      73 views0 comments
      • Mar 30, 2020
      • 3 min

      What to do on a Quarantined Day

      By Sara Horan It’s been forever since I’ve seen the outdoors. The walls that once held familiarity have become a white, plastered prison....
      19 views0 comments
      Creating a Sense of Calm and Peace in your Home
      • Mar 28, 2020
      • 2 min

      Creating a Sense of Calm and Peace in your Home

      By Hallebeth and Mia Jones 1. The first and most important part of creating a sense of peace in your home is to be rid of clutter. It is...
      13 views0 comments
      Has strict self-isolation been beneficial for the environment?
      • Mar 28, 2020
      • 3 min

      Has strict self-isolation been beneficial for the environment?

      By Zoe Ong With millions of people retreating into their homes in a hibernation-esque manner, the environment has responded with...
      55 views0 comments
      Keeping in Form
      • Mar 25, 2020
      • 2 min

      Keeping in Form

      By Greta Kraszula From grassroots sporting levels to the elite, local competitions to the National leagues; world-wide sport has come to...
      128 views0 comments
      History of Australian Reality TV Shows
      • Feb 20, 2020
      • 2 min

      History of Australian Reality TV Shows

      By Maddison Pauly Reality TV shows. You either love them or you hate them. You may know of Keeping up with Kardashians, Botched, the Real...
      1,533 views0 comments
      Top tips to get ready for sport
      • Feb 20, 2020
      • 2 min

      Top tips to get ready for sport

      By Rose Cunningham Hey girls, Saturday sport has started and that has brought in the early mornings. Waking up at 6:00 on a weekend is...
      26 views0 comments
      • Nov 24, 2019
      • 2 min

      What are countries around the world eating on Christmas day?

      By Indra Ventura What are you eating this Christmas? A BBQ or maybe a lamb roast? Well you might enjoy some Christmas feasts from around...
      20 views0 comments
      • Nov 22, 2019
      • 3 min

      Best International Places to spend Christmas! (On or off a budget)

      By Erika San Diego Struggling to find a great place to spend for Christmas? Struggle no more, this article will show you a range of...
      18 views0 comments
       🌲10 Traditional Christmas Foods🌲
      • Nov 22, 2019
      • 2 min

      🌲10 Traditional Christmas Foods🌲

      By Isabelle Hessey These traditional Christmas foods are incredibly delicious and mouth watering and if you haven’t tried them… get to it...
      14 views0 comments
      Christmas Time in Australia
      • Nov 20, 2019
      • 2 min

      Christmas Time in Australia

      By Hallebeth Jones Christmas for Australians is around the beginning of summer when all children are enjoying school holidays in...
      11 views0 comments
      Christmas Gifts on a Budget
      • Nov 19, 2019
      • 2 min

      Christmas Gifts on a Budget

      By Sara Horan Christmas is a hard time. It can be a frenzy of rushing out to the store last minute and spending a bit too much time...
      14 views0 comments
      Aussie Christmas Slang
      • Nov 18, 2019
      • 1 min

      Aussie Christmas Slang

      By Isabelle Hessey A lot of Aussies use slang that even though some of us are Aussie, we don’t understand. So, I’m here to give you the...
      67 views0 comments
      Easy Yummy Christmas Recipes to Make
      • Nov 18, 2019
      • 1 min

      Easy Yummy Christmas Recipes to Make

      By Kate Forman 1. Christmas Rocky Road Transform your traditional rocky road with this recipe, which incorporates Coles gingerbread and...
      21 views0 comments
      What to do in the holidays when you’re bored
      • Nov 5, 2019
      • 2 min

      What to do in the holidays when you’re bored

      By Kayla Venezuela We all know that feeling of boredom when you’re only a couple of days into the summer holidays but already six...
      33 views0 comments
       Life after School
      • Sep 16, 2019
      • 2 min

      Life after School

      By Ashleigh Leck The most common questions for senior high school students include something like ‘What university are you going to go to...
      31 views0 comments
      • Aug 20, 2019
      • 2 min

      Keeping Perspective

      By Alice Compton In the midst of a busy school life, it can be easy to fall into the trap of short-term and catastrophic thinking. In...
      20 views0 comments
      The Truth about Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment
      • Aug 18, 2019
      • 3 min

      The Truth about Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment

      By Kayla Valenzuela Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment has been one of the most used lip balms, across Australia. Some would say it is a staple item...
      5,267 views0 comments