I recently watched Forrest Gump, a classic film focusing on the life of a man with very low intelligence but exceptional talents in multiple fields. He shows qualities of self-belief, practice and versatility across many areas of life and these are all characteristics significantly lacking in our current education system. Continue Reading
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Is Democracy facing a Setback Worldwide?
I wrote this essay for the NCH humanities essay competition under the theme of ‘politics and international relations’. Hope you enjoy. Democracy is a cornerstone of our current civilisation. It fought off competition from fascism and communism in the 20th century to become the dominant political order worldwide. However, warning signs Continue Reading
Theatre and drama- what are its prospects in the 21st century?
Theatre has been an integral part of society for millennia, with its origins dating back as long ago as the 5th century in Ancient Greece. The coronavirus pandemic has seen theatres and playhouses struggle financially and at times their futures have seemed uncertain. However, a recent announcement by UK Chancellor Continue Reading
How will schools change after the Covid-19 outbreak?
The coronavirus pandemic has forced society to shut down, on a scale unimaginable for the modern world. Many industries will have to change their operations or products to adapt to a post-covid climate, with education one of the key areas open for change. Schools worldwide have shut due to the Continue Reading