Written by Kids
The Perfect Study Plan · By Jane Liu (Y5)
Ever wake up on a Monday morning to realise you've completely forgotten about your homework? Sounds familiar, doesn't it? You may find that a key reason for your forgetfulness is due to not having an organised study plan.
The Importance of Critical Thinking in Today's World • By York Song (Y7)
In today's fast-paced world, we're constantly bombarded with information from all sorts of sources. This makes critical thinking more important than ever.
Wacky Wrino · By Eason Paini
Three maniacal English geniuses came together one day and thought, ‘Hey, why don't we subject the students to the hell that we writers do every year, but easier so we don't get sued?’ And that's how Wrino Month was born.
Pressure · By Sherry Cui
As we continue through the Spring and approach Summer, and as a new school term starts, it is a good time to reflect… I think there is one very important thing we need to reflect on - Pressure.
The True Beauty of Life · By Lindy Yu
Life is full of adventures, both amazing and horrific… Our lives are not perfect, of course… The key is to look for the star within the pitch-black darkness. By doing so, we are doing ourselves an immense favour.
Recount: Qs Debating Finals 2021 · By Ariana Szoeke
Hi, my name Ariana Szoeke and I will be writing to recount the events of the exhilarating Qs School Debating Finals… Ms. Yan Chen gave an inspiring address saying, ‘The strongest debater doesn't care whether they win…’
Viking Longship: My Life Story · By Kate Hong
When you step into my house, the very first thing that will distinctively pop into your sight is the Viking Ship, to be accurate, a 1:50 scaled model of the Viking Ship. It has a history of nearly 165 years and has a significant importance in our family.
Cockiness and Confidence · By Jade Ma
… a memory I cringe at and try to bury at the very back of my mind, but I don’t regret taking part in the competition… I did mess up and yes, that has slightly messed me up.
A Lesson in Perseverance · by Claire Yu
The 2020 debating semi-finals and finals were the highlight of my Level 8 Qs experience… we tied 1st overall and were thrilled. However… getting there wasn’t all sunshine ad rainbows.
Work To Give Back · By Nathan
I have learned a lot about the hardship and rewards of the journey towards each profession… I was so inspired by their selflessness and their passion for their careers.
Exploring the Unexplored · By Ben
… urban farming is a rare and unexplored area… I’ve never imagined farming as my career, but now with these new possibilities and endless expanse, it may be suitable.
Enjoy What You Do · By Claire Lu
Understanding ourselves begged us to question: What might work for us and what wouldn’t? What was integral to us? … As we later began to understand, these values would give us a better vision of our future.
Future Pathways · By Abner Yang
I am now more aware of the world and the career pathways that exist! The program encouraged me to contribute to the community, the country, and even the world.
Beyond My Comfort Zone · By Celine Zeng
… it would provide me with the ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ to meet new people as well as discover myself and what pathways I would like to explore upon finishing school.
Embrace Failure · By Riitta Ruan
Failure is unavoidable and guaranteed in life… unsurprisingly, many people are afraid of failure, and scared to take risks… However, failure isn’t permanent. It’s just a phase.
Willing to Learn · By Isabel & Sisi
Day two of Spark Me was without a doubt the highlight of our experience. Starting the day, Jed discussed the changes which were a result of the coronavirus pandemic… and came up with careers that would become more prevalent in the future.