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Writing comps!
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Read Love Serve!
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Lorde Summer!
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St Cuthbert's Writing Competitions!
Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR major St Cuthbert's writing competitions are underway, including the Science Writing Competition. What does the quote above spark in you? Compose a creative or non-fiction piece inspired by the quote above. Email your entry to [email protected] with the subject line 'Science Writing' and be in to win. Deadline: 10 October! Click here to find out about other exciting competitions! |
They Call This Love - Student Work on Romance
For Valentine's this year, we asked our writers to think about the concept of romance. They responded with poems, pictures, stories, and more. Check them out below! |
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. |
Writing Competitions Galore!
A massive number of major writing competitions are underway, with the potential to win cash prizes on the line. Check out some of the most exciting opportunities below.
A massive number of major writing competitions are underway, with the potential to win cash prizes on the line. Check out some of the most exciting opportunities below.
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Competition
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Competition
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Competition
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The Frank Sargeson Prize
The country's biggest short story competition, founded by the iconic Kiwi writer Frank Sargeson. First prize for secondary students is $2000! You'll also have your story published on Newsroom. Pretty cool! Enter here. Competition closes 30 June. |
National Schools Poetry Award
One of the biggest poetry competitions in the country is back, with the chance for our budding poets to win cold hard cash for their efforts. Got an amazing poem you're dying to share? Here's your chance. Find out how to apply here. Deadline: 13 July! |
The Writers' College Short Story Competition
Win $1000 cash for your story with this internationally recognised short story competition. Have your work published in a writers' anthology! Apply here! Deadline: 31st of May! |
Poetry
Student Poetry: At the Altar by Evangeline SpeedyRead this haunting new poem by Margin writer Evangeline Speedy.
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Short Story
I’m allergic to chocolates and roses by Trinity GaiCheck out this brilliant new love story from Trinity Gai.
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Poetry
Student Poetry: THE LOVE EMBRACE OF THE UNIVERSE by Evangeline SpeedyA gorgeous poem inspired by Frida Kahlo.
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Short Story
Get swept away in Madeleine McDonald's vivid futuristic love story.
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Poetry
A beautiful, poetic wish for fairy-tale romance.
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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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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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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. |