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Science Writing Competition
Draw inspiration from the above quote to compose a piece of writing that explores the human pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Submit your entry here. Revised Deadline: Monday 12 October! |
St Cuthbert's College 2026 Writing Awards
An excellent opportunity for years 7-11 to flex your writing skills and submit two pieces of creative writing. Submit your entries here. Revised Deadline: Monday 12 October! |
The Berry Short Story Prize
For anyone in year 9-13, here's your chance to win a cash prize for writing a short story no longer than 2,000 words. Submit your entry here. Revised Deadline: Monday 12 October! |
A St Cuthbert's Prize-Winner!
Many will remember Angela Fang, one-time St Cuthbert's student, who won this year's Rod Oram Memorial Essay Prize. Her essay proposes an economic model in which we value housing for the warmth and stability it provides our families, and not just as an investment asset. Check out her award-winning essay here! |
A Debut Poetry Book from St Cuth's Alumna Haro Lee
Past St Cuth's student Haro Lee has published an unforgettable debut collection of poetry. In which, television – like love – binds us and liberates us; inspires, infuriates and illuminates us. Find out more here! |
Book Review: The Gilded Blade reviewed by Melody Lian
Here's a brilliant review of the final book in the marvellous and sensational ‘The Inheritance Games’ series from Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
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Huge congratulations to Eassin Wang who was awarded First Place for her essay examining drama and conflict in Shakespeare. Read it here!
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Issues
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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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Meditation
Weird, but Soothing
Sit There and Do Nothing is the most fun you can have while meditating. |
Relaxation
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. |
Wellbeing
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. |
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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. |