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GERMAN SWISS INTERNATIONAL/19 APRIL 2012/ISSUE 04
The Common Room
How time flies! This year has gone by in the blink of an eye, and we present to you our fourth and final issue of The Common Room this academic year.
This issue rounds up a few of the highlights we have had in school lately, and gets you excited about Summer break too. We hope to go out with a bang, so this month’s issue is packed with exciting interviews, reviews and summer recipes.
With end-of-year exams are fast approaching, students here at GSIS will no doubt be working hard for the next couple of months. We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone best of luck for their exams and thank everyone who has supported us throughout the making of this newspaper. We cannot wait to be back next year with yet another round of students, who never fail to bring new ideas to the table and work towards making this paper the best that it can be.
Letter from the Editor Samantha Chow
GET THIS SUMMER’S HOTTEST RECIPES! Check out these quick and easy recipes for summer snacks. on page 10.
HEAD STUDENT ELECTIONS Head to page 6 or our exclusive interviews with our head student candidates. Who will you be voting for?
CATWALK FOR A CAUSE. GSIS’s Community Involvement Group puts on a fashion show and raises $20,000 for charity.
The day kicked off with a junior girls hockey match, where GSIS school houses Dragon and Tiger competed. Both teams made daring attempts to penetrate the each other’s defence, but despite their tremendous effort, the game ultimately ended in a draw. The skills of the two teams were so equally matched that even penalty shots could not settle the tie.
Girls’ football was up next, where Dragon and Tiger met face to face once again. Dragon dominated most parts of the game, but though there were many attempted shots at the goal, the teams struggled to actually score. After full time, the match had to be decided by penalties yet again. In a turn of events, the Tigers managed to turn their fate around, winning numerous penalty shots and making them this year’s girls’ football winning team.
While the girls took a break, the boys got ready to get down to business in the senior boys’ hockey final. This year, Phoenix and Dragon battled it out for the gold. The clashing of the hockey sticks, the whacking of the ball and the shrill sounds of the whistle made this a game full of suspense. In the end, the Phoenixes slayed the Dragons, rising as the superior mythical flying bird.
Senior girls’ hockey, junior boys’ football and senior boys’ football followed and the champions of the school were crowned. It seemed to be Dragon’s year, as they managed to swoop down into the finals for all games. In senior girls’ hockey, Dragons won against Lion. As a devoted Lion, Mr Wong played alongside the Lion girls while wearing his notorious lion
costume. It looks like Mr Wong has found his true calling (besides teaching, of course) in hockey, as he impressed students and his fellow teachers alike which his professional dribbling skills. Even though Dragons got the better of the Lions, Mr Wong still managed to get the whole school on it’s feet.
Next up: junior boys’ football. It was Tiger versus Dragon and after an intense match of football, the agile Tiger players emerged victorious. Dragons, however, had better luck in the senior boys’ football match. Dragon boys were up against Phoenix boys in the final and everyone really played their hearts out. It was a thrilling match, but Dragon ultimately claimed their victory, winning by just one penalty.
Specials thank to Mr Munt, Mr Lai and Mrs Wymond for organising and refereeing the matches, and congratulations to all players who participated, regardless of whether they won or lost.
Sports
by Alvina Kwok
Inter-house Finals Wrap-Up Adrenaline. Cheers. And Mr Wong. All these things made for the 2012 inter-house finals that kept us on the edges of our seats.
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The Rugby Sevens 2012
As very non-‐mainstream Hong Kong-‐ers, my friend and I went to the Sevens to support the All Blacks of New Zealand. We therefore had a very good reason to remain glued to our seats throughout the entire competition, because as always, the All Blacks waltzed into the Einals.
“Now it’s time for the IRB Rugby Sevens Cup Finals! New Zealand versus Fiji!” The commentator’s voice boomed as the All Blacks and the Fijian team ran onto the lush green Eield that was lit up by glaring lights.
Cheers erupted in the stadium. “Fiji!” cried our neighbours. “Kiwi!” screamed my friend and I. We were just about to start an argument with our neighbours when a whistle signalled the start of the grand Einals.
What a game! We cheered, we cried, we turned into people who threw paper airplanes into
the Eield in an attempt to undermine the Fijian team by tripping their players. After much desperation from the All Blacks, and us, the younger, faster and much more organized Fijian team took it home this year.
“See? Fiji won!” said the Fijian fan behind me with a smirk on her face. “They were just lucky. The All Blacks will win it back next year!” I retorted.
In the end, everyone in my just enjoyed the Eireworks that illuminated the night sky. Who cares about the scores or which teams people support? To be honest, does it really matter which team wins? What makes the Sevens so popular is that it is a time when people can dress up, stuff themselves with food, scream their lungs out and have fun with a stand full of strangers who they would get to know over the course of the three-‐day competition.
Sports
by Michelle Ng
The Rugby Sevens is the biggest sporting event in Hong Kong, probably because we don’t get many big sporting events here. The reason? Let’s just say that sports are not Hong Kong’s forte. However, our supposedly subpar local team kicked off the series with quite a surprise. They actually won every single game in the preliminaries.
This has garnered much attention, nearly as much attention as when our football team of 30 year olds beat the Japan’s team of teens in the 2009 East Asian Games. Due to this impressive feat, all sorts of Hong Kong-‐ers, including my grandmother who spent most of the game trying to locate the ball, tuned in to watch the games on TV.
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Name: Samantha Chow
Age: 17
Class: 12B
Position: Editor
Favourite things: Writing, traveling & cooking
Name: DIsha Daswaney
Age: 16
Class: 12B
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Dancing, dim sum & Vogue
ABOUT US
Name: Anjali Bery
Age: 14
Class: 10B
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Listening to music, reading, photography & painting
Verve 2012 was, in my opinion, the largest event the school has organised this academic year. A school charity fashion show, the event raised a significant amount of $20,000, which will be distributed to the charities Bridge to China Charitable Foundation, ORBIS, Somaly Mam Foundation and St. James Settlement. I, having attended several rehearsals, can say that from a backstage perspective, the planning of Verve was not an easy road. But the show really pulled itself together to be an extravagant fashion show. There was even a red carpet laid out in the undercover playground to add a touch of glitz and glamour.
Although the quality of the designs featured in the show was inconsistent, two collections in particular caught my attention. Designed by Amalia Kroch and Lea Custodis, both collections featured spring/summer 2012 trends.
by Disha Daswaney
cutting-edge“ ”
AMALIA KROCH
With their tribal patterns and bold colours, the collection’s pieces were eye-catching and had a distinct flair. An outfit that was especially catered towards our age group was a white tribal top and a simple pair of shorts. While a royal blue and yellow tribal dress showed a more daring side of the collection, an evening high-low gown added elegance, as the fabric flowed beautifully on the runway.
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goldthreaded
embroidery
I was thrilled to see a sneak peak of this year’s Abercrombie & Fitch collection. Their classic tube dresses can be worn at any occasion and we are thoroughly excited for their new store which will be opening soon in the heart of Central.
LEA CUSTODIS nature-inspired“ ”
From a couture perspective, however, the show was disappointing. Fortunately, there was one very talented couture designer that made up for things.
NAOKO TSURUTA
exquisite“ ”
We here at The Common Room would like to congratulate everyone who was involved with putting together Verve 2012, an event that we will always be proud of.
hand painted detailing
most detailed design
Incorporating floral patterns and accessories, Lea Custodis’ collection showcased a mixture of simple and complex designs, which were gorgeous at both ends of the spectrum. Her short-sleeved baby pink dress was made of a sheer fabric, which created a graceful train. But the outfit of a corset paired with a double-layered floral dress had the most detail of any student designer’s pieces on that night by far. It was obvious that much care and consideration went into the creation of this outfit.
Incorporating floral patterns and accessories, Lea Custodis’ collection showcased a mixture of simple and complex designs, which were gorgeous at both ends of the spectrum. Her short-sleeved baby pink dress was made of a sheer fabric, which created a graceful train. But the outfit of a corset paired with a double-layered floral dress had the most detail of any student designer’s pieces on that night by far. It was obvious that much care and consideration went into the creation of this outfit.
Naoko Tsuruta took my breath away with her kimono chic brand that featured a range of exquisite designs. The most striking of her designs was an orange kimono with gold threaded embroidery and hand painted detailing. Another interesting ensemble was a pair of shorts teamed with a cropped red tube top and a satin jacket. The shorts caught my attention immediately because of the multi-coloured threaded embroidery.
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What makes you stand out from the rest?I don’t make promises or statements that I don’t keep or hold my word to. I believe that all of the ideas I have listed during my speech can be achieved. I am an enthusiastic student and take pride in activities that I choose to uptake, not to mention I am all-rounded with several commitments outside of school as well as in school.
What do you hope to achieve by the end of your term?All of my goals I listed in my speech! Most important ly to me is the introduction of recycling vending machines, as the
Cleaning Houseby Hilaire Wong and Nicole Chong
After a plethora of posters were plastered all over school grounds, speeches were heard, witty slogans conjured up and Facebook fan pages made, we were left with the challenging task of deciding which box to tick on the ballot sheet when voting day came.
environment and climate change are such prominent issues of today. The possibility of the school recycling 100% of all packaging from drinks consumed whilst potentially reducing the price for students is an exciting prospect for me.
What super power would you want to possess and why?I have always thrived to be an all-rounded individual and if I were granted of a super power, I believe it would tip the balance. If I had to choose though, I would want the ability to immediately know what people think about you. It would be quite helpful to see what people think of my first impression.
What makes you stand out from the rest?Every candidate has really good ideas and thoughts on how the school should be changed but I think that I am approachable and that I would really try to make sure that all ideas even if they are crazy will be at least considered. Also I think that having been at this school since kindergarten has made it easier for me to see where the school needs to be improved for both junior and senior students.
What do you hope to achieve by the end of your term? Seeing as most of the school will be under construction next year my main goal would be to make improvements
to the upper building. I really want to achieve all the goals and ideas that I presented to all the classes I visited and the ones that I listed on my Facebook page. I also want to make sure that if students have any ideas that they are heard and that they will be implemented as soon as possible so that everyone feels like they have a say in the improvement of the school.
What super power would you want to possess and why?I would want the ability to absorb other superpowers so that I could use all the superpowers known.
As we bid adieu to Natasha Brown and Dominic Lang with heavy hearts, we are reminded of all that they have achieved as head students. They have made German Swiss a better place with new microwaves, a student committee that has organised numerous food, music and sporting events this year, and even refurbished Common Room (we’re referring to the actual room here). As they leave German Swiss to continue their education in university, the time has come for two new students to take their places.
During campaign week, we interviewed our ESD head student candidates to find out what they’re made of.
CANDIDATE: SPENCER NICHOLAS
CANDIDATE: JULIA ZSCHIESCHE
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What makes you stand out from the rest?I am the only candidate who is on the student committee this year and I think I stand out because of the unique experiences I have had. I also think I am the most approachable candidate as I am actively involved with many school activities and events.
What super power would you want to possess and why?I would like to be able to fly, partly because I love to play basketball and it would give me such an unfair advantage. But more importantly, it must feel so good to be free in the air, unbound by the weight of gravity.
What makes you stand out from the rest?My ideas are ambitious and realistic, not just the obvious. Neither are my ideas fantastical, costly and frankly unachievable.
What do you hope to achieve by the end of your term?I hope to have a revised Student Committee, a much more defined, focused and effective organisation, up and running, giving the
whole student body the chance to vote and have a say about school decisions. The revamped SC will also give senior students the chance to take part in leadership responsibilities in school.
What super power would you want to possess and why?The ability to be at many places at once, so I could be in class and be playing football or something at the same time.
CANDIDATE: JAMES CHE
CANDIDATE: ON TIM TANG
CANDIDATE: BRIAN YIM
What makes you stand out from the rest?I think I stand out in the sense that I don’t currently consider myself a powerful figure, unlike the other candidates who already have roles in school. As I’ve said before, it is a little difficult for some people to express their views if they’re not friends with those in leadership roles. As one of these people, it has made me realise the importance of listening to the vox populi.
What do you hope to achieve by the end of your term?If I do become Head Girl, I hope to hold at
Name: Hilaire Wong
Age: 15
Class: 10D
Position: Writer
Enjoys: Movie nights, barbeques & smores
Name: Michelle Ng
Age: 16
Class: 11D
Position: Writer and cartoonist
Favourite things: Books, debates & manga
ABOUT US
Name: Nicole Chong
Age: 14
Class: 10B
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Horror movies & summer afternoons on the beach
least one school dance by the end of the year – that’s the biggest target. In a non-tangible sense though, I want everyone to experience a general and sustained increase in happiness in their school lives.
What super power would you want to possess and why?I would want to be able to hear other people’s thoughts – that way it would be so easy for me to know what students want!
This allows me to know what goes on around the school and know everyone's thoughts.
What do you hope to achieve by the end of your term?I want to increase the students’ sense of belonging to our school by increasing school spirit. I also want to improve relations between the German and international stream. Ultimately, I hope that everyone is happy to be part of the GSIS community and if I get elected, I will do whatever I can to make ideas come true.
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Name: Emma Keoy
Age: 14
Class: 10C
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Theme parks, cotton candy & making pancakes
ABOUT US
Name: Anya Petersohn
Age: 15
Class: 11D
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Writing, walking my dog, travelling & reading
Name: Amanda Sin
Age: 14
Class: 10D
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Debating, the number 42 & ‘The Princess Bride’
THANK YOUR TEACHERS
A Tribute to GSIS Faculty
by Samantha Chow
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. - Henry Adams
It’s that time of the year when school’s out and summer’s in! Here at German Swiss, we are very fortunate to be surrounded by teachers who are always willing to lend a helping hand when we need it. To our dedicated German Swiss teachers, The Common Room would like to thank all of you for your tremendous efforts and to express the gratitude which we owe to you.
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There are three good reasons to be a teacher - June, July, and August.
In an attempt to capture how we think our teachers feel about teaching at GSIS, here are two quotes that we thought were fitting.
When your entire class has done their homework, you might be thinking:
To get to know the faculty better, we interviewed a handful of teachers to find out how the school year was for them. We tried to get to as many teachers as we could, but with teachers’ hectic schedules, it can be hard to track them down! As for the many teachers that we were not able to interview in time, we sincerely apologise, but hope that this article still finds its way to you.
For the other 99% of the time, you’re probably thinking this instead:
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Mr Cameron
What has been the most memorable part of this school year for you?
THE COMMON ROOM ASKS...
“Listening to Chris Lin’s rap songs in class. And Tai Hung’s thought of the days. I mean, he’s a man that needs time to think of these thoughts, you know? They don’t just come.”
Mr Moon“For me, definitely getting the B Grade footy team to the final of the HKSSF Cup. They were by far the best football team I have coached here at German Swiss in like the seven years I’ve been here. They were amazing; they had no ego whatsoever, real team players and they played some really good football as well. And also, the thing that I really, really like about it is that it’s the most integrated thing, possibly in the school, cos’ we’ve got six GSD players and five ESD players. So totally, it’s as 50:50 as you can be in an odd numbered team. They were just brilliant. So yeah, getting the B graders through to the final, the semi-final in particular. They battered the opposition.”
“Getting to the point with my Year 11s where they felt comfortable about their oral exams.”
“My favourite part about teaching at German Swiss is always the students, and I’m not just saying that. Most teachers I’ve talked to say that’s the best part.”
“Memorable would probably be... the Year 7 camp, I quite liked that. I liked the long hikes, being with the children, I liked to see them come out in the morning, sort of really like with their morning faces, so cute.”
“It’s teaching because I wasn’t here for GSIS Idol or the model things. I missed teaching. I miss not having been able to prepare you as I would have liked to, but you’re going to be fine. I’m hopeful.”
“Seeing Year 11 leave. That was very memorable. Memorable in a good way? No, you’ve got me there. I think you’d have to settle for watching Year 11 leave. Watching them leave for study leave.”
Name: Hilaire Wong
Age: 15
Class: 10D
Position: Writer
Enjoys: Movie nights, barbeques & smores
Name: Michelle Ng
Age: 16
Class: 11D
Position: Writer and cartoonist
Favourite things: Books, debates & manga
ABOUT US
Name: Nicole Chong
Age: 14
Class: 10B
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Horror movies & summer afternoons on the beach
Herr McNallyMs Schuurman
Frau HaywardMr Moore
Frau Silva
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Name: Melanie Schmeelke
Age: 16
Class: 11D
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Writing, reading, watching movies
Name: Alvina Kwok
Age: 16
Class: 11C
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Books, stationery & mint chocolate ice cream
ABOUT US
Name: Lili Dekker
Age: 16
Class: 11B
Position: Writer & Cartoonist
Favourite things: Writing, reading, filming & 80s movies
summer recipesby emma keoy and anjali bery
A gooey twist on the classic campfire treat!
You will need:
1 bag of marshmallowsGraham cracker squaresPeanut butter
1. Spread 1 teaspoon of peanut butter onto each graham cracker.2. Put a marshmallow on top of the peanut butter and place a second piece of graham cracker to top it off. 3. Microwave the s’mores on HIGH for 10 to 15 seconds until the marshmallows begin to melt. Serve warm!
Peanut S’mores
Summer Fruit SaladFruit lover? Try this:
You will need:
2/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup lemon juice1/3 cup brown sugar1/2 teaspoon grated
orange zest1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cubed pineapple2 cups sliced strawberries3 sliced kiwi1 cup seedless grapes
1. Boil orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar and orange zest in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. 2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
3. Layer the fruit in a large bowl and pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.
adapted from www.allrecipes.com
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Name: Emma Keoy
Age: 14
Class: 10C
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Theme parks, cotton candy & making pancakes
ABOUT US
Name: Anya Petersohn
Age: 15
Class: 11D
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Writing, walking my dog, travelling & reading
Name: Amanda Sin
Age: 14
Class: 10D
Position: Writer
Favourite things: Debating, the number 42 & ‘The Princess Bride’
1. Stir boiling water into Jell-O mix for 2 minutes until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in frozen lemonade concentrate and refrigerate for 15 minutes (or until slightly thickened).2. Mash raspberries with fork and add to Jell-O mixture, along with whipped cream. Whisk together until well blended.3. Cover and freeze for 4 hours until solid. Let stand in room temperature for 15 minutes before serving!
Ice cubes1 cup orange juice1/3 cup tonic water1 teaspoon lemon juice
Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in the orange juice, tonic water and lemon juice. Stir and enjoy!
Hate overpriced cinema popcorn? Make your own with:
1/2 cup butter1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Caramel Popcorn
Raspberry Sorbet
You will need:
1 cup boiling water1 pack raspberry Jell-O mix1 can frozen lemonade concentrate3 cups fresh raspberries
Love ice-cream, but think it’s too fattening? Sorbets are just as delish!
Orange FizzMake a boring glass of orange juice taste fun and fizzy like summer!
1. Pop the kernels and salt very slightly.2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, syrup and butter. Stir until well combined, then boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. 3. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and mix thoroughly. Leave out to cool for caramel to harden.
1/2 cup corn kernels 1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup
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Tough as Nails?THE IRON LADY
by Amanda Sin
This sharp comment was made by no other than Margaret Thatcher, the longest serving British Prime Minister in the 20th Century. The ?ilm titled The Iron Lady, which is a nickname given to Lady Thatcher by a Soviet journalist in the early 80s, is an Oscar-‐nominated piece of work that involves a poignant look into a great leader’s rise and fall. The ?ilm begins circa 2008, when an elderly Lady Thatcher goes out alone to buy some milk. The ?ilm progresses to depict her battle with dementia as she reminisces about her youth and talks to her husband, whom the audience knows has been dead for a number of years. We are then taken through a series of ?lashbacks that show her struggles to gain a seat in the male-‐dominated House of Commons and her decision to stand for Conservative Party Leader. We also see how she expertly dealt with the Brixton Riots, the Miners Strike and the Falklands War, and despite all this, was ultimately forced to resign from her position due to a loss of support from her cabinet members.
Whether you are a history a?icionado or just looking for a thought-‐provoking ?ilm, The Iron Lady is a must see. It is evident why Meryl Streep was nominated for Best Actress. She manages to portray all facets of Lady Thatcher’s character, from her resolute stance on resolving economic crises to her internal turmoil over whether acting on behalf of the “greater good” should take priority over her family life. The Iron Lady is also very well directed.
The series of ?lashbacks is disrupted by interruptions by other characters, bringing Lady Thatcher back to the present and making the audience sympathetic towards the frail elderly lady, despite her no nonsense stance in politics. The pace of the ?ilm is very steady and the momentum continues to build until it reaches a climax when she is forced to resign, marking the beginning of her fall from power. In my opinion, the aim of the ?ilm was
successfully reached– acclaimed director Phyllida Lloyd has managed to create a character that is removed from political agenda and prejudice and that we can empathise with. As time progresses in the ?ilm, you not only feel saddened by how such a strong woman is forced
to bow to society’s wishes, but you also feel in awe that a woman from such humble beginnings can rise to such grand heights.
What I loved the most about The Iron Lady is that I learned that even great people have souls. Despite her unwavering, aquiline stare, Lady Thatcher is a person who has done nothing but tried to work towards a better world. She is nothing but the prime example of a person who has dedicated her life to serve her nation. In the end, we
realize that despite her harsh policies and sharp tongue, Margaret Thatcher tried her best to work for Great Britain’s “greater good”. Whether her endeavours succeeded or not is up for you to decide, but it is indisputable that her mere attempt to do so will instill a sense of respect and compassion in you for her.
The ?inal word: Regardless of your political stance, The Iron Lady is sure to touch you somehow.
“If you want something said,
ask a man.If you want
something done, ask a woman.”
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YOU ASKED:Dear Annie,Every year, my parents and I have the same argument. As always, they are insisting that I do something that they deem worthwhile over my summer holiday by getting and internship or attending summer school. All I want to do is relax... chill with friends, watch movies, stuff like that, you know? They say that this year I must be “serious” and they will arrange plans for me if I fail to come up with any of
my own. What can I do? It’s not that I’m lazy or a bad student, I just want to enjoy my summer vacation.
Stressed is desserts spelt backwards
ANNIE ANSWERS Dear SIDSB, I’ve been in your situation before. Haven’t we all? It’s natural for you to want more control over how you spend your vacation time. But you must not forget the value in gaining work experience and broadening your horizons before university. Instead of arguing with your parents, suggest a compromise. Given that the summer break is approximately eight weeks long, you could agree to engage yourself in enriching activities, that you choose yourself, for one month. In return, ask that you be allowed to spend the remaining four weeks as you wish. Your parents will approve of the way you spend your holiday, while you still get the chance to try out new things and have some time for relaxing.
Much love, Annie
ANNIE ANSWERS
Annie answers your questions in our advice column. Ask Annie on our website, www.thecommonroomnewspaper.webs.com,under the ‘Ask Annie’ section for the chance of getting your question answered.
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YOU ASKED:Dear Annie,My friends and I love to go shopping when we hang out. I always feel embarrassed, though, because I have a tighter budget than most of them. At least that’s definitely what it feels like when I see them shop in bulk without considering the price tags, while I feel judged for only trying things on then not buying much. Money has been tight in my family
recently, so it wouldn’t be right to ask for more pocketmoney. How do I stop feeling ashamed in front of my friends, keep my wardrobe updated, yet not spend too much?
-The wannabe Becky Bloomwood
ANNIE ANSWERS Dear TWBB,The silver lining of your circumstance may not be apparent at the moment, but you are essentially getting a lesson on how to manage your money, something that will come in handy later on in life. Your true friends should not mind that you have less to spend anyways. I know you may feel embarrassed to tell them that you need to cut back, so a way to resolve this is to suggest other activities which are more inexpensive, like giving each other manicures, making your own face masks or bowling. Don’t be tempted to buy all things on sale, either. In the hype of a discount, you might end up buying something you don’t actually need or even want. You can also try surfing the internet, where you will find a plethora of ideas on how you can breathe new life into old clothes, so make sure you take advantage of this free information to update your wardrobe. Lastly, just always remember that your belongings do not determine who you really are. As Dr Seuss said, “Those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter”.Stay beautiful, Annie
YOU ASKED:Dear Annie,I’m in Year Eleven and I’m really worried about the day
when we’ll find out our IGCSE results. Any advice on how to ease the anxiety?
-Mr Worrywart
ANNIE ANSWERS Dear Mr Worrywart,The prospect of getting your results back, especially since this is the first time you have ever taken a public exam, can be understandably daunting, but there is no reason why the fear should consume you. No amount of worrying now will change the outcome, and as long as you earnestly feel like you have done your best, you need not feel scared. It seems easier said than done, but try doing things to take your mind off this day – go on a trip, read a book, anything to make you feel more relaxed. You deserve it! Best of luck,Annie
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