London: Which are the best museums to visit?Jasmine shares some of the cultural gems London's museums have to share.
Seven Years in the Making: The Class of '26Isabel Sheppard reflects on her incredible journey through college
Robin Hood Country: Exploring Nottingham and Sherwood ForestIsabel explores the fascinating history of these beautiful ancient woodlands
Summer Recipe: Ice LolliesEva shares another brilliant recipe to add to your collection!
Poem: Il Fait BeauEloise speaks to the heart in both English and French
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Brussels: From wonderful waffles to magical rooftopsEliane explores the wonders of Brussels
Postcards from Paris: My Summer in FranceNaomi gives us a taste of the delectable delights Paris has to offer
The Great D of E: fajitas, friendships and getting lost!Eliane takes us on her Duke of Edinburgh journey across the South Downs
Men's Mental HealthA student from Year 10 explores the many challenges facing young men today
Lights, Camera, Action: Why Everyone Should Love the Theatre!Sophie explores the wonderful world of modern theatre
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Budget friendly activities to do in the summer holidays!Jasmine gives some local hints and tips to maximize your summer outings
Sweat, Splash, Repeat: A Week in the PhilippinesJoin Zoe for a taste of Lumpiang Shanghai as she visits her family home in the Philippines
History on the Hill: Exploring CambridgeJasmine takes us on a hot May walk through the ancient city of Cambridge
Why should you come to school tomorrow?Sofia explores the topic of women's rights in education
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Letter from the Editor
Welcome to the summer issue of The Vine—our final edition for this academic year!
As always, our summer issue is all about travel. Perhaps these articles from our fabulous writers will convince you to finally book that dream holiday, or to explore your local area. Summer is the perfect time to embark on new adventures and spend quality time with friends and family. Despite the heat, the long days are glorious, offering a welcome chance to relax after a year of hard work. For those celebrating the end of exams (personally, I highly recommend a celebratory bonfire and BBQ with some good music!), it is a time to look forward to new beginnings - whether you are moving on to college or university, or returning to us next year.
We have a huge variety of destinations to share with you, both across the UK and further abroad. Inside, you will find ideas for the summer break, including London's West End theatres, science museums, summer recipes, and budget-friendly local days out for those staying closer to home. We also feature beautiful travel guides to Paris, the Philippines, Brussels, Sherwood Forest and Nottinghamshire, and Cambridge. Additionally, our writers share their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) experiences and reflect on their time at Heathfield as they bid us farewell. Whether you are seeking inspiration for your next trip or simply looking for a great summer read, this issue has everything you need (except the plane tickets!).
We also have two opinion pieces: one explores the modern challenge of tackling men's mental health, while the other looks at the global barriers women still face regarding equal rights and education. This is part of our Opinion Corner, which is a little smaller this time, as we have had so many fantastic submissions for travel!
We are so excited to share these stories, memories, and travel tips with you. We hope you might join us next year as a writer, or photographer, to bring your own unique spark and creativity to The Vine! To all the contributors who worked on this issue: thank you so much for your support and beautiful work. You are the lifeblood of The Vine, and it wouldn't exist without you.
We hope you enjoy this issue. Stay cool over the summer, and have fun!
Warm wishes,
The Vine Editorial team
As always, our summer issue is all about travel. Perhaps these articles from our fabulous writers will convince you to finally book that dream holiday, or to explore your local area. Summer is the perfect time to embark on new adventures and spend quality time with friends and family. Despite the heat, the long days are glorious, offering a welcome chance to relax after a year of hard work. For those celebrating the end of exams (personally, I highly recommend a celebratory bonfire and BBQ with some good music!), it is a time to look forward to new beginnings - whether you are moving on to college or university, or returning to us next year.
We have a huge variety of destinations to share with you, both across the UK and further abroad. Inside, you will find ideas for the summer break, including London's West End theatres, science museums, summer recipes, and budget-friendly local days out for those staying closer to home. We also feature beautiful travel guides to Paris, the Philippines, Brussels, Sherwood Forest and Nottinghamshire, and Cambridge. Additionally, our writers share their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) experiences and reflect on their time at Heathfield as they bid us farewell. Whether you are seeking inspiration for your next trip or simply looking for a great summer read, this issue has everything you need (except the plane tickets!).
We also have two opinion pieces: one explores the modern challenge of tackling men's mental health, while the other looks at the global barriers women still face regarding equal rights and education. This is part of our Opinion Corner, which is a little smaller this time, as we have had so many fantastic submissions for travel!
We are so excited to share these stories, memories, and travel tips with you. We hope you might join us next year as a writer, or photographer, to bring your own unique spark and creativity to The Vine! To all the contributors who worked on this issue: thank you so much for your support and beautiful work. You are the lifeblood of The Vine, and it wouldn't exist without you.
We hope you enjoy this issue. Stay cool over the summer, and have fun!
Warm wishes,
The Vine Editorial team
Where our writers have not provided their own pictures, we have used free images from Pexels and Unsplash. If you would like to be a photographer for The Vine, please let us know!
Email your articles to: [email protected] or [email protected]
If you'd like to write for The Vine or join the editorial team, get in touch!
Writers, photographers and subs always needed. Meetings on Tuesday lunchtimes, Room 13: all welcome.
Writers, photographers and subs always needed. Meetings on Tuesday lunchtimes, Room 13: all welcome.
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