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Watching
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Celebrate!
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Lorde Summer!
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Who is THE SENDER?
We're kinda obsessed with this insanely good Kiwi series released entirely on Instagram, about six prefects whose secrets are revealed by an anonymous account that seems to have total access to their lives. Starring heaps of awesome New Zealand talent, it's so worth checking out. |
Gagana Samoa - Celebrating Samoan Language Week
From June 1-7, the Samoan language is being celebrated across the Pacific. The 2025 theme for Samoa Language Week is ‘Ia malu lou sā. Folau i lagimā – A well-grounded self, is a successful self’. Find out more here. |
Lorde Summer is almost upon us — are you ready?
Kiwi icon Lorde has announced her new album is releasing in June. The first single "What Was That" has already dropped. Is it in your rotation? Find out all there is to know ahead of the release here. |
Poetry
Student Poetry: Broken Watch by Charlotte RayRead this haunting new poem by Margin writer Charlotte Ray.
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Essay
Discipline: An Essay by Maya NgIn this moving essay, Maya Ng reflects on the differences in disciplining children between New Zealand and her home country of Malaysia.
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Short Story
Pax: A Story for Young and Old by Estelle LeeIn this short story by Estelle Lee, the world of a beloved pet comes to stand in for a whole lot more. Keep the tissues at the ready!
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Short story
A vivid story of death and the loss of innocence by Valencia Santhara.
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Short Story
In Angela Fang's new short story, a mysterious corporation hires a group of people to investigate an even more mysterious cave. Things go wrong from there...
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Issues
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Opinion
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Opinion
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The Māori Harvard student facing down a Trump eviction
The crackdown by President Donald Trump on Harvard University for not adopting his new mandates threatens the continued education of international students. An Aotearoa-born Harvard student writes that the ideals of academic freedom have been placed under threat. |
Lest we forget? A perspective on ANZAC Day in the time of the Israel/Palestine conflict
‘Lest we forget’ originates from Rudyard Kipling’s Recessional who warned against taking inherited greatness for granted. ‘Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it’. Taimor Hazou on Aotearoa and values over at North and South. |
Has Trump severed the US from the world?
A perspective on the first 100 days of Trump's presidency, arguing that Trump's actions have isolated the USA from the rest of the world, for the first time since World War II. |
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Competition
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St Cuths legends!
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Competition
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The Sargeson Prize Short Story Competition
It's back! One of the biggest short story competitions in the country is back underway. Named after beloved Kiwi writer Frank Sargeson, the competition invites 16-18 year olds to submit stories of up to 3000 words. Winners receive $2000 and have their stories published on NewsRoom. What have you got to lose! |
Sunday Star Times Short Story Awards 2024 - Read Eassin Wang's winning story!
Do you know a St Cuthberts student won the prestigious Sunday Star Times Short Story Competition for 2024? Check out Eassin Wang's amazing story The Acquired Taste of Nostalgia right here and get inspired - you could be next! |
Two MAJOR opportunities for young poets
Are you a poet who wants the whole world to know it? Now is your time to shine. The NZ Schools Poetry Award is back for 2025 for year 12 and 13 entrants, with a $500 cash prize on the line! ALSO: The Poetry Aotearoa Yearbook Student Poetry Competition is underway — enter your poem for a chance to be published in the yearly edition of the Poetry Yearbook (and cash $)! |
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Meditation
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Relaxation
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Wellbeing
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Weird, but Soothing
Sit There and Do Nothing is the most fun you can have while meditating. |
Has Climate Change got you anxious?
Eco-anxiety is common in the aftermath of a disaster. Here's some advice on how to identify and what to do if you have it. |
State of Disruption
Exploring stress, anxiety and resilience in a time of disruption - check out this fantastic series over on Clickview. |
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Wellbeing
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Wellbeing
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Wellbeing
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Is anxiety messing with your dating life?
Mental health issues can be a huge dampener on your romantic life. Check out this column on how to live with anxiety and enjoy an awesome dating experience. |
Are you catching enough zzzs?
It's easy to forget how important sleeping is to maintaining a healthy, happy mental outlook. Here are some top tips on how to get more sleep, and get the most out of your sleep. |
Your Wellbeing Team
Visit your Wellbeing Team on myCollege for advice and support. |
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Books books books! |
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Sentimental Garbage
Have you ever been made to feel ashamed of something you love? You're not alone, particularly among women. Art and culture items that are aimed toward girls and women have long been dismissed as, well, 'sentimental garbage'. This podcast asks you to re-evaluate these things - they have more worth than you know! |
How I Built This with Guy Raz
On How I Built This, host Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders share intimate moments of doubt and failure, and insights on their eventual success. How I Built This is a master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds! |
NPR's Book of the Day
In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less. |
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Book Review
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Book Review
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Book Review
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The Margin Book Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Every fortnight, the girls of Margin will be reviewing a new book that's available at our Frances Compton Library. This week, Emily Innes reviews historical fiction sensation The Song of Achilles! |
Book Review: The Night She Fell by Eileen Merriman
Did you know our own Ms Lawry reviews books as well? Here's her latest amazing review, of The Night She Fell by Eileen Merriman! Check it out over at Kete. |
The Margin Book Review: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Emily Innes raves about this fantasy romance, which has become a TikTok sensation. |
Auckland University's Learning Essentials
Prepping for an exam? Auckland University has great tips so that you can head into your next exam or test raring to go! |
Combat Test Anxiety
Test anxiety can appear before, during, or after an exam. When it rears its ugly head, remember to practice self-compassion, to focus on helpful strategies for success, and to seek help when needed. Click through to find out some tips for dealing with this common issue. |
Study Smarter, Not Harder!
Good study skills matter now more than ever, and science can point us to the methods that really work. Check it out over at Science News for Students. |
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Read and log
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Play
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Explore
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Love reading? Keep track!
StoryGraph is the ultimate book diary. Keep track of what you're reading, make a note of what you want to read, write reviews, chat to friends and more. Sign up now! |
Connections!
Crossword lovers may already be aware of the New York Times Crossword, or Wordle, but have you played Connections, the extremely addictive game where you try to find a common thread between words? A new puzzle every day! |
Cool New Books from BookTok
Check out some of the books being raved about on TikTok's literary wing, BookTok! Courtesy of Wellington City Libraries. |