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    A History of Comics – The Finale!

    We have been bombarded with movies, games and graphic novels, though I think sometimes people forget about the source material, the comics, which started all this.


    History

    The Importance Of Extracurriculars

    Here’s a list of the ways extracurricular activities that can positively impact your life…


    Visualisation

    Visualisation: A Powerful Tool for Academic Success

    Because your brain believes that you’ve already aced the exam, it will start to change the way you think and, over time, how you behave.


    Norman Conquest

    Why The Norman Conquest Still Matters

    As soon as William took power, French became the new English. It was now the language spoken by anybody who held power.


    Volunteering

    The Values Of Volunteering

    With volunteering, you have nothing to lose and plenty to gain.


    Black History Month

    Black History Month 2020

    Black History Month: A Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement in Britain There’s no denying it: in school history lessons, we tend to focus on the civil rights movement in 20th century America only, rather than any here in the UK – even at GCSE level. Because so much of our attention is on America, […]


    Writer

    Regaining Consciousness

    Be creative, be playful. Be a better reader and a better writer. Be conscious.


    Social media

    Using Social Media In Schools

    Knowing what is trending on a particular day can be a great way of engaging students in other educational materials.


    Comics

    A Comic Book History: Part 2

    Post war, the decline in the market was not helped by the increasing censorship put in place by the American Comics Code Authority.


    language learning

    The State Of Language Learning In Schools

    Without the cultural awareness that comes with language learning the UK could fall behind in an increasingly globalised market.