Cultures 2/2

Apr 22, 20194 min read

Overcoming Writer's Block at Easter

We round off our Easter celebrations with some sound Creative Writing advice. As all students of Creative Writing know, the most common...

Apr 21, 20194 min read

Easter Day 2019 | Resurrection in English Literature

We celebrate Easter by taking a look at the theme of Resurrection in literature. Happy Easter! It’s a time to eat lots of chocolate, take...

Apr 20, 20195 min read

Passover | Religious Studies

Our latest RS blog looks at the Jewish tradition of Passover. What is Passover? At this time of year, while Christians are busy gearing...

Apr 19, 20194 min read

Good Friday | Religious Studies

We take a look at the Christian tradition of Good Friday. What is it, and why is it celebrated? There are enormous chocolate eggs, fluffy...

Mar 17, 20194 min read

St Patrick's Day | Irish Literature Reading Recommendations

It's St Patrick's Day, and what better excuse to delve into some of Ireland's greatest literature? One thousand, five hundred and...

Feb 5, 20194 min read

Year of the Pig: what can we learn from Chinese New Year 2019?

In celebration of today's Chinese New Year, we take a look at the fascinating Chinese Zodiac system and the meaning of the Pig in Chinese...

Jan 25, 20194 min read

Good Luck Charms From Around The World

A fascinating look at various global traditions for bringing luck, from our Assistant Manager Madeleine. Now that we are safely into the...

Dec 19, 20184 min read

What Chocolate should you get your Tutor for Christmas?

Our Assistant Manager, Madeleine, contemplates the delicious possibilities! Christmas is fast approaching – but wait! Have you bought...

Dec 5, 20183 min read

How Xmas is celebrated in France

Joyeux Noël! Adeline, one of our Assistant Managers, explores French Christmas traditions. A l’approche de Noël… The count-down has now...