We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in January 2015.

Stay Sharp

It may have fallen out of favour of late thanks to fancy herbal infusions, but drinking cocoa may help to reverse age-related memory decline.

BBC Focus. January 2015 p.28

Women on the Frontline

The appalling treatment of women and girls by the soldiers of Islamic State and other jihadist groups raises troubling questions about the historical relationship between military conflict and sexual violence.

History Today. January 2015 p.3

Tracking the First Americans

Genetic data and new archaeological discoveries  offer clues to the mystery of early Americans’ origin.

National Geographic. January 2015 p.124

Pet Theory

Why do domesticated animals share certain physical traits? Tecumseh Fitch unpicks the puzzle that mystified Darwin.

New Scientist. January 2015 p.24

The Maverick

Kei Nishikori is already the best tennis player Japan has ever produced. At the Australian Open, he is setting his sights even higher.

Time. January 2015 p.28

Dear All

Enrollment for block 3 opens at the weekend (Saturday for Year 1&2 and Sunday for Year 3-6), all swimmers who are part of the stroke development program have now been assessed and should have received an assessment slip today advising of their group for block 3, (swimmers who were absent this week, please re-book into your current group).

Swimmers who have received an assessment slip indicating they have been selected for an invitational squad, these sessions are held on a Friday 2.40 – 3.30pm, acceptance to this squad must be booked through the Sports and Activities Office. All other groups (Stroke Development, Level 1 and Level 0) are booked through CHQ.

For those swimmers who are currently in swim team, please re-book into your current squad. BISAC trials will be held very shortly (date to be announced), following this internal squad movements will take place.

Any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact me in the Sports and Activities Office.

Many Thanks

Vicki

We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in December 2014.

Cowboys on the Edge

A story about blood, courage and tradition. Men of unlikely skill and reticence , and yes, lives and limbs are at risk.

National Geographic. December 2014 p. 146

Death at St Paul’s

Richard Dale unpicks the mysteries surrounding the notorious hanging of the liveryman Richard Hunne at Lollards Tower of old St Paul’s in December 1514

History Today. December 2014 p. 10

Physics of nails, nailed

How often do you trim your fingernails ? If it’s every day, you might want to think about it again.

Physics world. December 2014 p. 3

Let It Go!

Money hangups. Divorce litigation. Old hurts. Many are the ways we can get stalled in life. Getting past the past requires a smart strategy. Here’s a step-by-step guide to restarting your life.

Psychology Today. December 2014 p. 52

Go with the Flow

Watercolour master Grahame Booth shows how controlling the wetness of your washes can lead to more expressive paintings.

Artist Illustrators. December 2014 p. 62