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RECENTLY PUBLISHED WORKS

What an odd woman

Pia – Stage 11. December 2021 Descriptive composition What an odd woman. From deep within the crowded bazaar, a stumblebum lady catches my eye, half-hidden among antiques and gleaming gems of past times; it is as though I am peeking through a portal into a distant era. The chaotic yet mystifying scene is reflected in…

Winter for me is…

Daria – Stage 9. January 2024English Cup Challenge – Round 1. Winter for me is a long, cold night,  Holding hands, under the moon.  The stars shine so far away but bright  While we steal kisses, out of sight.  The world is quiet, covered in snow,  When we speak quietly, our breathing becomes foggy.  Sitting…

Abortion – A Documentary

Cai, Carla, Mikhail and Morgan – Stage 10 October 2020 A mock IGCSE Global Perspectives Team Project on the controversial topic of abortion.

Argumentative response – Assisted dying is simply another form of euthanasia

Jorge – Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE argumentative response courseworkResponse to ‘Assisted dying is simply another form of euthanasia’ Grade: A Dear Peter Saunders, I recently read your article “Assisted dying is simply another form of euthanasia”, throughout which I found some weak arguments and biased opinions. I completely disagreed with the…

Plastic

Teo – Stage 8 March 2023 English Cup Challenge – Round 3. A poem that will change the world.  Plastic bags floating  The corpses are visible  Though they’re transparent 

Argumentative response – Sorry, golf is not a sport

Cristina – Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE argumentative response courseworkResponse to ‘Sorry, golf is not a sport’ Grade: A Dear Mr Atkins, I recently read your article entitled “Sorry, golf is not a sport”, and I am writing this letter to explain why I completely disagree with your opinion. It is clear…

(Verlibre)

Timur – Stage 9 March 2023 Poetry competition submission A mysterious silence reigned in the room The soldiers sat down each in his own row The spaghetti cup swallowed the spoon The general’s glaze went around his wards Soon the blue sun will rise in the thick skies A large family is waiting for replenishment;…

The escape

Freddy – Stage 8 March 2023 Short story competition submission As the fog lifts from my mind, I take in my surroundings. I seem to be locked in some sort of prison. The smell of dampness and sewage in the air stings my nostrils. The sense of fear rises in me at the sound of…

Spaghetti

Lily – Stage 9 March 2023 Poetry competition submission I love spaghetti But what a shame It always causes me pain We are trying to solve this mystery It has something to do with my medical history Even though it is super yummy The gluten doesn’t get on well with my tummy.

The maze

Fares – Stage 10 March 2023 Short story competition submission I was enclosed in a labyrinth of gloomy grey walls, as tall as the Great Wall of China, that seemed to stretch forever. Every path I took led to a dead-end, and my mind fell deeper and deeper into the unpleasant feeling of despair. My…

Yellow

Benjamin – Stage 7 March 2023 Poetry competition submission Yellow is the mystery of stolen gold,  Yellow is the gorgeous lemonade,  Yellow is the color of happiness,  Yellow is the sun at on a relaxing day in the Maldives,  Yellow is the sky in the evening. – Yellow are the leaves of autumn, Yellow are the french fries no-one will regret,  Yellow…

The escape

Artem – Stage 10 March 2023 Short story competition submission I didn’t want to do it, I felt it was wrong, but there was no other way, I needed to get the money for my family. A weird feeling awakened inside me, I knew we wouldn´t get away with this, or at least not all…

Letter to my future self

Teo – Stage 8 May 2023 It has been five years since the day I wrote this letter. Currently you are most probably locked in your room, studying for your many detestable exams. This is precisely the reason I wrote this letter; to make you reflect about what you should be doing instead.  The journey…

Futuristic narrative opening

Artem – Stage 10 May 2023 A futuristic narrative opening designed to create a strong atmosphere, inspired by 1984 and The Pedestrian. As the fog pushed down from the sky, covering the city and concealing the skyscrapers in the mysterious, depressing void, raindrops fell like tears from where long ago the sun would shine brightly.…

Portrait

Huang Ka Cheng – Stage 10. January 2023

Flowers

Nathalie – Stage 6. January 2023

Portrait

Huang Ka Cheng – Stage 10. January 2023

Portrait

Huang Ka Cheng – Stage 10. January 2023

Are humans the main threat to endangered species?

Artem – Stage 9 April 2022 A Global Perspectives Checkpoint individual research project on the topic of biodiversity and ecosystem loss. Grade: Gold “Endangered species, any species that is at risk of extinction because of a sudden rapid decrease in its population or a loss of its critical habitat” (Dublin, N.D.). Animals and plants keep…

Portrait

Huang Ka Cheng – Stage 10. January 2023

Red

Benjamin – Stage 7. January 2023 Red is the colour of the sky at the end of the day Red is the delicious meat they sell in the shop Red is the blood moving through our bodies Red is the colour of love and Saint Valentine Red is the colour of fury and anger. Red…

Does a lack of social interaction lead to an increase of mental health issues?

Daniel – Stage 9 April 2022 A Global Perspectives Checkpoint individual research project on the topic of disease and health. Grade: Gold “Good mental health is absolutely fundamental to overall health and well-being,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2020). Mental health problems have been rising throughout the past…

Portrait

Huang Ka Cheng – Stage 10. January 2023

The stepfather

Cristina – Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE narrative coursework Grade: A It was a typical foggy day in early winter, yet we begged to go outside. The grey atmosphere was suffocating and outside the lawn was still painted white with frost, but we burst out the door and flew through the wet…

Can poverty lead to violent crimes?

Curro – Stage 9 April 2022 A Global Perspectives Checkpoint individual research project on the topic of law and criminality. Grade: Gold Introduction  Crime was defined in Merriam Webster as “Crime is an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government” – an act against the law (N.D.). In this project, I…

Is illegal hunting one of the main dangers for endangered species?

Pablo – Stage 9 April 2022 A Global Perspectives Checkpoint individual research project on the topic of humans and other species. Grade: Gold Introduction  Illegal hunting is the killing of animals without the appropriate permissions. In most cases, animals and animal parts are sold as glorified statues or for medical or superstitious purposes and half…

Nature’s lights off

Jorge – Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE descriptive coursework Grade: A The river flowed slowly, babbling under the natural bridges of branches and rocks; the crystalline stream was gentle, allowing fragile animals of peaceful existence to drink from it safely. The aroma of exotic flowers and tropical fruits was addictive, almost as…

Should more be done to protect endangered predators?

Fares – Stage 9 April 2022 A Global Perspectives Checkpoint individual research project on the topic of biodiversity and ecosystem loss. Grade: Gold Introduction  An endangered species is a species that is at a high risk of extinction due to a quick decrease in population or loss of habitat (Britannica, 2021). Predators are very important…

Go away

Leire – Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE narrative coursework Grade: A Content warning! This story contains references to domestic violence, alcohol consumption and death. It is not suitable for young readers. A canopy of sombre darkness enveloped the neighbourhood in an eerie silence, spreading across the night. The row of houses was…

The party

Cristina – Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE descriptive coursework Grade: A My eyes came to rest on the bathroom mirror and the image of myself smiling, telling a confident story. My reflection laid on the mirror like an instant photograph. My grin revealed a perfect set of pearl-white teeth between glossy, luminous…

Can marine animal captivity be justified with education?

Leire – Stage 11 May 2022 A Global Perspectives IGCSE individual research project on the topic of humans and the environment. Grade: A What is captivity? Captivity is the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere and is not allowed to leave (Cambridge Dictionary, N.D.). In aquariums across the world, we put…

The strange story of a kid in a tailcoat

Jorge – Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE narrative coursework Grade: A The hands struck midnight; the whole city was asleep. But one. Alone he went, a kid in a tailcoat. A white bow tied to his top hat, two diamonds for cufflinks and a crystal cane tapping rhythmically on the floor -…

Horse

Nika – Stage 8. November 2022

Is overpopulation a major issue and can it be managed?

Cai – Stage 11 May 2022 A Global Perspectives IGCSE individual research project on the topic of humans and the environment. Grade: A* Introduction  As it stands today, the world’s population sits at around 7.9 billion people (Worldometer, 2021). Researchers estimate the human population to have once ranged from 190 to 250 million, which in…

Is it morally justifiable to use animals for entertainment?

Pia – Stage 11 May 2022 A Global Perspectives IGCSE individual research project on the topic of humans and other species. Grade: A* Introduction  Using animals for entertainment can be defined as “removing animals from their natural habitat, keeping them confined in cages, and engaging them in unnatural behaviour, all for human amusement” (DoSomething, N.D.).…

The Painting

Curro – Stage 9. June 2022 A short story titled ‘The Painting’ for the 2022 English Cup Challenge. Follow this link to see the e-book and hear the narration. The floor pounded beneath me as I closed the door. I was surprised, even though I had already seen it, I sighed as if it was where I could find peace and relaxation.…

The Painting

Grigore – Stage 9. June 2022 A short story titled ‘The Painting’ for the 2022 English Cup Challenge The green cities fluttered by as the horses pushed along, the White Titan, darkening the land it touched below the stars painted throughout the night sky. I was the witness, locked inside the phaeton, moving towards an unknown terminus. These men, covered…

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