DGSChapter wins Best Online at the Shine School Media Awards
The Dartford Grammar School Journalism Society was recognised at the annual Shine School Media Awards, winning the overall award for Best Online with four highly commended awards in the categories of Best Stand-Alone Piece, Best Cartoon, Best Homepage and Best Overall Content, for the school’s student publication DGSChapter.
Addressing the Youth Parliament of Pakistan’s International Youth Parliamentary Conference
This month, I had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of talking alongside fellow youth activists, outspoken politicians and media professionals on the topics of both the current humanitarian crisis in Kashmir and the role of youth voice in the COVID-19 pandemic, in my dual capacities as both a student journalist and youth activist.
The Stonewall Riots, a time of turbulence
A reflection on LGBTQ+ people of colour
Feminism - the undiluted truth
A controversy.
The Left Wing, Populism and Cancel Culture: How the Silent Majority Shaped a Political Decade
The past decade in politics has seen unprecedented shocks and some would say cataclysmic changes to political systems across the world, particularly in the UK and US.
Diaspora
“Wait, what’s Horrid Henry?” Second generation immigrants and the struggle to belong
Mind Over Matter?
Originating from “The Geological Evidence of the Antiquity of Man” by Sir Charles Lyell, the famously-quoted idiom mind over matter has raised a plethora of philosophical questions which have puzzled the minds of quantum physicists and philosophical thinkers alike.
Countless Corruption Cases
Corruption is present in the high levels of society all over the world and commonly involves a person accepting bribes or benefits in exchange for allowing money-making schemes to play out within an organisation.
Far Eastern Wonders as DGS visits Oxford University
The Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japanese linguistics and future robotics were three topics explored during Dartford Grammar School’s visit to Pembroke College at Oxford University where students looked into potential options of further educational studies in Japanese.
Are you a procrastinator?
Finding it difficult to concentrate on getting work done?
The moment her head hit the pillow she fel asleep…
I am often tired during the week, and many of my peers at school agree that they find themselves tired more often than they should be; surely there must be a solution?
Energy Drinks Banned for Under 16s
Multiple supermarkets have banned the sales of energy drinks to under-16s, due to the concerns of high levels of sugar and caffeine.
BPA: A harmless bystander or a cold-blooded murderer?
In light of recent concerns regarding the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food products, I have decided to do some research of my own.
Porchlight to the Rescue
Porchlight is a charity that helps mainly homeless people that have no one else to turn to.
Six Year Old Wishes to Feed Homeless on Birthday
A young girl, Armani Crews, 6 years old, had only one wish for her birthday, and it was to simply give back to those who were less fortunate in her city.
Brexit Bill given Royal Assent by the Queen
The Queen has given the bill to activate Article 50, ‘Brexit Bill’.
Her Majesty’s Government forced to pay £70,000 fine
The UK Conservative party will be forced to pay a fine of £70,000 after overspending on local MP candidate campaigns, and subsequently inaccurately declaring their expenses.
Could “1984” still be ahead of us?
Cameras. Telescreens. Thought Police. Could this be the future of our world?
Government Cut Down on Polluting Cars
People that drive very old and polluting vehicles within Central London will be charged with an additional £10 fine, to reduce ‘toxicity’ levels.
Gifted and Talented English - Production of King Lear
A select group of Year 9 students were specially chosen to watch the Royal Shakespeare Company’s live screening of King Lear