I chose to write about the blue ringed octopus as I had heard of the book called “The soul of an Octopus”, written by Sy Montgomery, about her observations and relationship with an octopus called Athena. In this book, she describes the intellect, nature and kindred spirit of this aquatic creature, and shares her deep…
‘Do I contradict myself?’ Very well then, I contradict myself I am large, I contain multitudes. – Walt Whitman The shivering soul…the shivering soul…where do you reside? Do you lie on the base of a frozen over river with evergreen bowers pouring over your surface and wide-eyed owls swooping through the sky? Do you gaze…
Dear Diary, Who else is looking up at the stars tonight? Maybe the richest leaves carry dreams that are being lifted into the clouds, into the heights of heaven. Where else do the distant diamonds flash? The sky’s light has dimmed to utter darkness but a multitude of desk’s are only just coming alive. I…
It is in this darkness I’m feeling my empty void, my universe It’s no ones to share but mine My palpitating heart thrums to the hollowed out beat of the over worn winds Passing through my body, and forming wisps of sensational ash and smoke around my eyes. And I feel myself forgotten and senseless,…
The sea water’s warmth flooded through her veins as she lowered her battered bones into her bathroom’s ocean. Just as the bubbles were about to engulf her, she heard to mischievous creak of the door, and felt the tickling sensation of whiskers on her raised toes. Her cat had come meowing in, but hadn’t she…
The city burned, fire lighting up the sky. The stars and the sun were now indistinguishable, both as large as the other, both growing larger after each blink of the human eye. Red flames began to crowd Sylvia’s brain, fighting to escape through her the fragile wall protecting her eyes. Her bones and her hopes…
Julius Caesar thought he had the whole of Rome kneeling at his feet, willing to lend him their blood and heart. This proves true for the most part, but what Caesar is unaware of is that the people who he thought would be as “constant as the northern star” would have the itchiest palms and…
The first phase of the moon and a starry clockwork dream: both equally enchanting entrances to the opening of both a graphic novel and a film of dreams. The Invention of Hugo Cabret,by Brian Selznick, and Hugo, a film retelling the story of the novel, directed by Martin Scorsese, are equal in both beauty and…
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, an, na, na Batman! Batman. The Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne. All these names are synonymous with this superhero’s legacy of fighting evil, no matter what the cost. With his tactful nature and superhero suave, Batman easily distinguishes himself as a prime role model and defender of both…
In this bold, eye-catching advertisement, Blistex are advertising their Raspberry and Lemonade Blast lip balm. This print ad, with a target audience of adolescents, specifically females, could be found in a magazine for teenagers or in the form of a poster. Through the use of positive language, positive-looking models, colloquial and hip language, and bold…
Christine and I have embarked on a mission of raising awareness and hopefully sparking a change in energy usage in the world. We are particularly focusing on the impacts of the current energy usage and alternative energy sources to create a healthy, sustainable future. This environmental issue is important to me because I believe that…
With climate change becoming an ever increasing problem in today’s world, I believe it is about time Australians came together to make their opinions heard. A not-for-profit, independent organisation called ‘GetUp!’ , which promotes action in Australia for important causes, fortunately thinks this, too. As a way of demanding the Australian Government’s attention, the GetUp!…
Lockie Leonard Scumbuster, the play, by Garry Fry, adapted from the novel, by Tim Winton, is a light-hearted, quick read that includes interesting ideas and important morals. Suitable for all readers, this play, in my opinion, is both educational and entertaining. The story follows the life of two best friends: Lockie and Egg. They first…
Whale Harpooning in Australian Waters When Japanese whalers illegally harpooned a Minke whale in Australian territory, Sea Shepherd activists had to take action. “…when they tried to stop the carcass from being transferred from the harpooning ship onto another vessel, the whalers attempted to ram their boat.” says Mr Watson. Australia today sees whale harpooning…
Year 9 English @ Bossley Park High 