The Stonewall Riots, a time of turbulence
A reflection on LGBTQ+ people of colour
‘Consciousness’
Eileen Gbagbo (OD 2016-18), who was a member of the DGS Journalism Society as a 6th Form Mentor, has penned her latest poem Consciousness, in the midst of the current calls for global solidarity to support the most vulnerable of communities.
Feminism - the undiluted truth
A controversy.
Is there room for strong women in religion?
This is a very prevalent question that has plagued humanity since worship was first conceptualised in human civilisation.
CoronaUnity to involve youth in efforts against isolation-induced loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic
The student-led non-profit organisation launches a telephone service to work alongside communities to combat the loneliness experienced by many of those in isolation.
Inspirational Dartford students join volunteer army of key workers fighting impacts of COVID-19
Young people across the world are standing united to support their communities at this time of global uncertainty
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.
Nearly 30 months later - is Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp worth playing?
The adorable mobile spin-off game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp was initially met with critical acclaim when first released nearly thirty months ago – last week saw the launch of the next main instalment of the simulation game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
DGS Girls’ U18 Sports Tour to Cambridge
Self-confidence, teamwork and competitiveness – three of the key skills developed by aspiring and talented sportswomen from Dartford Grammar School’s netball and rugby squads on their annual Girls’ U18 Winter Sports Tour.
The English Development System and why it doesn’t work
There are thousands of football teams around the world, but only a few receive the professional spotlight that English teams do.
Coronavirus - 6 things you can do to protect yourself and your community
In recent weeks, there has been an increasing number cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the world with there now being over 1,000 cases of the virus in the United States.
Student singers join Sir John Tomlinson to perform world premiere
Cancer Cured? A guide to T-cells
Scientists from Cardiff University believe they may have found a new type of therapy to fight off cancer.
The Irishman: A Review
Martin Scorsese has made his grand return to the gangster epic, with his 2019 picture, The Irishman, accompanied by a timeless yet ageing cast of Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and of course his other half, Robert DeNiro.
Climate Change: Why so serious?
Climate change is a serious problem in today’s society. It controls our weather, our climate, and even our news.
The Significance of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”
The English progressive rock band Pink Floyd’s 11th studio album: The Wall experienced it’s 40th anniversary just a few days ago, with the album becoming Pink Floyd’s second-best seller with 24 million copies as of 2018.
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.