North Sydney Girls High School Term 1 and 2, 2020

Issue 5.

Cup Of TeaOh!

The Places

You'llGo

FOREWORDHey NSG!

CUP OF TEA is back once again! With a new crew of over 50 people, we are so excited to share what we have written, drawn and created throughout Term 1.

Our theme this term is “Oh, the places you’ll go!”, where we have created content about travelling, places to go, eat, shop and have an exciting teenage life! However, we also wanted to take advantage of the other way this term’s theme may be interpreted, which is the impending doom of our futures and our lives after NSG

(kidding!)! In reality, all of us are afraid (yet hopeful) for the lives ahead of us, and I’d like to take the time to personally tell you that all will be ok!

For the year 7s who have just completed their first term of high school, Congratulations! (you have 22 left, I think). For the year 12s, you have 2 MORE TERMS! Enjoy!

Ladies, remember to take the time and enjoy your youth, take photos, eat good food, and spend time with your family. Play Hard and Work Harder!

All jokes aside, thank you for picking up this edition of Cup of Tea. We truly hope you enjoy it, and we hope that maybe one day you’ll decide to submit some work of your own.

Cheers, Cup of Tea

Grace Zhao and Katelyn Chain.

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Q: Where did you go and for how long?

I went to Lyon, France for about 11 months in 2016.

Q: What was your school like? What was the biggest difference between your host school and

NSG? What was the most surprising similarity?

I went to a co-ed public high school. It was a lot smaller than NSG (only three grades in French

high schools) and we did not have a uniform. Classes would start at 8 am and sometimes finish at

6 pm but on Wednesdays, classes ended at 12 pm (don’t ask- it’s a French thing). We also had a

cafeteria so I felt like I was in an American teen movie.

One of the biggest differences was the lack of school spirit and extracurricular activities. School

was only a place for academics and for socialising with your own group of friends. There were

practically no clubs there, no sports teams, and no special school events or assemblies or anything.

Classes were very similar to NSG. We were learning very similar content. Everything about my

French school honestly felt really familiar. My teachers in France were also very kind and

passionate about their jobs just like my teachers at NSG.

Q: What's one of your favourite memories from your time there?

I think it was one of my last days in France and my friends and I were just chilling after classes. I

can’t remember what we were talking about, but we couldn’t stop laughing. You know when you

laugh so hard that your stomach hurts and you think you might die? That’s what was happening to

all of us. It was one of our last moments together and it was just perfect.

One of my other favourite memories is from my end-of-year dance concert. Even though I had no-

one directly there to support me, my team made me feel so loved. It was such a fun night as well

and the highlight was probably us all screaming backstage to “Let It Go” while the little kids were

performing.

Q: Are you still in touch with any of the people that you met?

Yes!! I met my best friends there and even though we haven’t seen each other for 3 years now, we

still talk quite frequently and I’m still trying to convince them to come to Canberra for a university

exchange so we can finally reunite.

Lyon, France an interview with Beryl JeAnns about her time on exchange

Interviewed by Nuha Siddiqui Y11

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Q:How do you think you grew from the experience? What were the main things you learnt?

Before my exchange, I was living in a tiny bubble. I had travelled before, but I was only ever a

tourist. I thought I knew about the world, but it wasn’t until I was living in another country that I

realised how little I actually knew. We hear about all these terrible things happening all around the

world on the news but sometimes it is difficult to truly understand and empathise with them. I feel

like I became a global citizen.

I also learnt that there truly is so much more to life than school and exams. Yes, the HSC is

important and you should continue to study, but the world is so much larger than the HSC. Getting

anything less than an A is truly not the end of the world. My exchange put things into perspective

for me. You’re probably all sick of everyone telling you this but it’s true!

I also became more appreciative of my own cultural roots. I spent my whole life struggling with

my Asian-Australian identity. I grew up to resent and be ashamed of my Asian heritage because it

made me different from my caucasian peers in primary school, and I did not want to be ‘different’.

When I went to France, I obviously got to experience French culture but I also had many Muslim

friends. I got to experience so many cultures, and I saw how proud they all were of their culture.

Going on exchange made me realise that we are all different, and we should be proud of it.

Q: Do you have any regrets?

The only thing I regret is not permanently moving there.

Q: Was it worth it?

100%

Q: What would you say to someone thinking of/going on exchange?

Do it! It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and you will learn so much about yourself and the

world. You have absolutely nothing to lose but you can gain so much.

Q: Is there anything else you'd like to say?

If you’re thinking about going to France, you should go just for the bread alone. It’s heavenly.

edited by kelly zformatted by 2chainz

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chained to theforest floor

The breeze is a soft embrace that wanders by, cooling my skin. My eyes trace the curves of the

earth surrounding me, as native bees dance to the silent music of the greenery, the fragile beat of

their wings emitting a soft melody that lulls the forest into a languid trance.

I speak to the trees as if they are my sisters, “Come and play!” I beg, but they never do.

Sometimes they will whisper back, a hundred hushed voices, too afraid to leave the safety of their

trunks.

Because when the murderers and serial killers come with their bulldozers, their factories, and their

waste, threatening the place I call my wild home, it is my friends, the trees who are chained to the

forest floor, forced to suffocate on their smouldering, poison air.

The breeze is warm - warmer than it should be - yet I shiver. Around me, the forest trembles at the

slaughter that is to ensue. I hold my breath as waves of trepidation consume, shaking the calm that

the music once created. The endless rumble of machinery resonates through the ground like the

sound of a distant storm; a hum that would be calming if it was not a funeral march. My heart

flutters in my chest like the wings of the hummingbirds that dart around the daffodils, deaf to the

sounds of their demise.

We cannot fight, we cannot run.

We can only hold our heads high, as we wait for death.

~Vicky G ~

edited by kelly zformatted by 2chainz

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Hamamatsu JapanHamamatsu JapanJessica Zhang (year 12)

Q: Where and when did you go for exchange? For how long? What was the application process like?

I went on exchange in a city called Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan. It’s one of the bigger cities in Japan, but it’s a lot smaller than Sydney. I went for two months at the end of 2018 until the beginning of 2019.

The application process was quite simple, actually. I submitted an online form to tell them I was interested, filled out an initial application, went to an interview and got notified soon after that my application was successful. Remember to just be yourself, and it’ll feel more like an hour of chatting than an actual interview.

Q: Tell us about your host family, school, location, and the culture of Japan.

The company I went on exchange with was Southern Cross, and we met with their partner company JAAC at Haneda Airport and took the bullet train from Tokyo to Hamamatsu. After a brief introduction, our host parents came to pick me up.

I stayed with two host families, the Kuwabara family and the Akahori family. Both of them had two children, aged 5 and 1. I have to admit that I was initially a little bit disappointed that I didn’t get to have a host sister my own age, but after getting to know the families I wouldn’t have had it another way.

I went to a private girls school for six weeks called Seien Academy. The commute there from my first family’s home was worse than the one I make to NSG each day. And there’s no sugar coating this bit - everyone had to be at school by 8:00 a.m, school ended at 4:00 p.m (for people who are in the basketball and volleyball club, it ended at 7:00, e-v-e-r-y day) AND there was school on Saturdays.

It was absolutely worth it though, and I joined the volleyball club (who had an actual gym to train in!) once per week and got back home later than my own parents would ever allow me to. The friends I made at school, I still talk to, making plans to somehow meet up again soon. The most unexpected turn out part was actually another exchange student I met at Seien, a girl called Caroline from Denmark! We made such good friends even though it was completely out there.

Japanese culture is definitely very different to our own, they are very polite and kind and will always go out of their way to help you. I enjoyed the food especially, and I think I should take this opportunity to say that authentic Japanese food is absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I miss it so much.

Q: How did your exchange trip benefit your Japa-nese studies at school and/or just you in general?

My host mother from my first host family, Mari-san had lived in California for a year and Akane-san, the host mother from my second host family had lived in Canada for six months before. Both of them could speak pretty much fluent English, so there were definitely some missed opportunities, as we sometimes defaulted to English.

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But the experience still greatly improved my Japanese, in not necessarily expanding my vocabulary that much (although it very much did), but in helping me realise that I already had most of the tools I needed and that I just had to be confident enough to use them. It helped me break through the translating from English to Japanese process in my head and now I can speak in Japanese more easily without having to consult my mental English dictionary.

The last bit is a weird one, but I also found that Japanese, like English and probably many other languages, has a natural rhythm to it. It's hard to describe and one of those things you can't really learn through anything other than exposure. I definitely feel more fine tuned to that now, and I realise that outside of just the words and grammar, there are many more subtleties to slowly learn and appreciate the Japanese language.

Q: Any advice for juniors looking into exchange/preparing to go?

I’m gonna try and give some advice for anyone looking into exchange. I know that if you google this, you’ll get heaps of websites that say a lot of the same things, so I'll try to keep it interesting :) First off, if you’re teetering between a six week and two month exchange, or two month versus three months, I’d highly recommend the longer one. I went for two months and wish I could’ve stayed longer.

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes! People know you’re not fluent, so they’ll just laugh it off. I tried to tell my friend I was sick the day before and told her more or less to bugger off by accident. She responded kindly by laughing in my face, and I can’t say I didn’t deserve it. Waving your arms around also helps to get your message across sometimes.

Don't forget about Australia! Full immersion is great but letting your friends and families know that you haven't fallen off the radar once in a while is also a good idea. I would like to add that 'once in a while' is really up to your discretion. ;)

Don't let all the expectations of the exchange get to you, whether it's from friends, teachers or parents. Your exchange experience will be yours and yours alone, and there won't be another person who has had or will have the same experience. There is no generic process you should follow or set of emotions you should feel. To use an example, my exchange company said that it was pretty much inevitable that I would feel culture shock on my exchange, but it didn't hit me until several months after I had returned.

Remember, this is YOUR exchange! What matters the most is that you enjoy yourself and that you can get as much out of it as you can. If that means you want to call your parents every day or going out every weekend, let yourself do it! Just remember to be considerate to your friends and host family though.

Your favourite phrases will be 'Is that right?' and 'I see' and 'I don't know' because even if you have no idea what your friend just said, you can generally use these words to fill in the gap with no context whatsoever. We do it in English all the time. I lost count the amount of times I said 'sou ka' or 'wakannai'.

Expect the unexpected. Apart from Caroline, I have to also tell the story of Marty, Mari-san's English teacher from Sunshine Coast who runs an Aussie bar in central Hamamatsu. Yes, Australian bar, complete with surfboards and blow-up crocodiles and the best Christmas chicken.

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And finally - I can't stress this one enough - but let your host family know that you appreciate them, because whether or not they're getting paid, it takes a lot of courage to let someone join your family. My host families were the highlight of my exchange. For me, having people who I can call family and friends on the other side of the world was the most important thing.

Exchange is great. I would really recommend it, because beyond cultural immersion, it made me more confident and independent (cliche, I know). It was also the exchange process that helped find what I wanted to do for the next few years of my life - but like I said, each person's exchange is different. Your exchange can be something deep and profound or it could be a pure and simple intent to learn something new. Either way, the one thing I found in common between exchange students is that you'll love it and look back at it with fond memories. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there, and once you've taken that step enjoy it as much as you can.

To end this, I'd like to share my best memory from my exchange. For all that I like to rave about my exchange to my friends, I don't think I ever told anyone about this one. The last day I was staying with the Kuwabara family, my six year old host brother, Ken, asked me 'Big sis, do you have any siblings?'. I told him I didn't have any siblings in Sydney but now I have siblings in Japan. Ken started tearing up and I think something might have gotten into my eyes as well. It was my favourite memory for two reasons. One, because I'd somehow managed to express that sentiment in somewhat articulate Japanese and a six year old understood me, but more importantly because of the Ken being happy with what I'd said.

And I think with that, I've said enough.

Jessica Zhang

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A Taste Of JapanBy: Joanne S (Y7)

Japan is a country located in Eastern Asia that is highly-populated, rich in tradition, culture and history but also modern. Japan has many tourist attractions and it is one of the world’s most popular vacation spots. People from all over the world come to marvel at the extraordinary beauty of Japan. I was lucky enough to visit Japan 3 years ago and it was one of the most memorable experiences in my life.

For families with younger children there are many child-friendly theme parks in Japan such as Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studious and more. Tokyo Disneyland was built in 1983 and it was the first Disney theme park opened outside of the United States. Tokyo Disneyland was inspired by similar Disney theme parks in the United States and have seven themed lands: the World Bazaar that is a long line of shops designed like the early 20th century American town and sells many different things from food to souvenirs. Tomor-rowland has themes and rides based on futuristic technology and outer space. Some of the popular rides in Tomorrowland are the Space Mountain and Buzz Lightyear’s Astroblasters. Next is Toontown and this area is mainly designed for a younger audience. At Toontown, visitors can pay Mickey Mouse a visit at his house, play on Donald Duck’s boat and much more. Fantasyland is based on all the classic Disney animated movies and is home to the iconic Cinderella’s castle in the center of the park and is home to the unique rides to Japan such as ‘ It’s a small world’ and ‘Pooh’s Hunny hunt’. Critter country is home to all the critters in the Disney film ‘Song of the South’. Westernland is inspired by the American Rivers and is home to the world-famous rollercoaster ‘Big Thunder Mountain’. Adventureland is for all the little adventurers who would like to experience a jungle cruise, visit the Swiss Family’s Treehouse and ride with the Pirates of the Caribbean. Uni-versal studios is the home to the famous ‘Wizard-ing World of Harry Potter’ where you can visit Hogwarts and the places written in J.K Rowling’s bestselling ‘Harry Potter’.

For families with older children or teenagers, the theme parks listed above are also an attraction worth visiting. But there are many attractions that would appeal more to teenagers such as shopping destinations, anime and much more. Some of the most popular areas are Shinjuku, Shibuya, Hara-juku and Ginza. Shinjuku is located near to Shinjuku station in Tokyo, the busiest train station in the world. The district is home to many of Japan’s big outlet stores, retailers and depart-ment stores. Around Shibuya station is another popular shopping district in Japan that is more centralised to youth fashion. This is where the famous ‘Shibuya Crossing’ also known as the ‘Scramble Crossing’ which is the busiest crossing in the world where up to 2500 people can cross at a time.

Harajuku is also aimed at teen fashion but it is very famous for the cosplay culture. On Sundays you will often see people dressed up in cosplay costumes. There are also an array of shops to do with manga, cosplay and anime and sometimes there are conventions held too. The Ginza shop-ping district is more for international and national designer brands such as fashion brands or cosmetic brands, big retailers, electronic stores and art galleries. Another attraction is the famous Disney Sea, the only one in the world! There are seven themed ports including the Mediterranean Harbor, located at the entrance of the park and is inspired by an Italian port town, featuring Venice style canals and gondolas. There is the Mysterious Island is within the volcano at the heart of the park and is inspired by pages from the science fiction writing of Jules Verne.

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Mermaid Lagoon, targeted towards younger children, is all about the undersea world of Ariel and all her friends from the Little Mermaid. The Arabian Coast recreates the world of Aladdin and there you can watch shows hosted by the Genie and more. The Lost River Delta is built among the ruins of an ancient temple pyramid in the Central America Jungle and is based off all of Indiana Jones Adventures. Port Discovery is the marina where visitors can check out a stimulation ride of Nemo and Dory. Finally, last but not least, The American Waterfront is styled like 20th Century harbor towns found around New York, New Zealand and Cape Cod. This features many shops and American- style restaurants and also the S.S Columbia streamliner that houses a restaurant and a lounge.

If you are travelling solo or with no young kids along with you, you can definitely check out all the cultural and historical sites in Japan. One of which are some of the 80 000 shrines in Japan. The most famous shrine in Japan, located in Southern Kyoto, is the Fushimi Inari Shrine.

It is most known for its thousands of torii gates. Torii gates are gates, often painted red, black and orange, and they mark most entrances to Shintō shrine. The basic form of the torii is two posts topped by a lintel called the kasagi and joined by another horizontal member, the nuki, directly beneath the kasagi. Torii literally means ‘bird abode’ and marks the entrance from the profane to the sacred. You can also visit the many muse-ums in Japan including the Tokyo National Museum, Edo Tokyo Museum and more. These museums store the many treasures of Japan’s history from archaeology to artworks and paint-ings. Another thing that you could try out is an authentic Japanese onsen and hot spring. There are about 30000 natural hot springs and about 3000 onsen resorts in Japan. The best and most famous onsen in Japan is the Kusatsu Onsen.

Some things that you should definitely experience in Japan is wearing a kimono. This is a fun and exciting activity for both boys and girls and also for people of all different ages. When I was in Japan my sisters and I rented kimonos for the afternoon at a kimono rental shop- 浅草愛和服(Aiwafuku). It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. Another thing that is a must to do when you are in Japan is to visit the majestic Mount Fuji. Thousands of people come to Mount Fuji per day and there are an average of 4000 climbers per day. So normally when you go to Mount Fuji there will be so many people that it is too crowded to even get a clear photo of the mountain.

But here’s a secret my family discovered in our time in Japan. The ideal spot to see Mount Fuji is from a place called Grinpa. This is a little theme park located near the foot of Mount Fuji and gives you a clear view of Mount Fuji without the crowd. In Grinpa there is the little village of the Sylvanian Families. There are rides, souvenir shops, arcades and more. My family and I went there when we were at Japan and got to see the Mount Fuji clearly and even take photos at the cute little photo area set up there. The food at Japan is also a highlight of their Japan trip for many people. There are many hawker stalls in the lively streets of Japan and all the food sold are authentic Japanese food and are all delicious. There is ramen, udon, sushi, tempura, soba and onigiri, just to name a few. There are also many mouth-watering desserts to try such as mochi, Daifuku, taiyaki, dorayaki, green tea flavoured desserts and many Japanese sweets.

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THE CAULIFLOWER

fig. 1.1

PREFACEVegetables have been an integral part of man's dailylife since time immemorial, from the hunter-gathererages of our ancestors to the modern supermarkets oftoday.

It has come to my attention that as millennia havepassed, we too, have begun to fail in trulyappreciating these green gifts from above. Moreoften than not, we take our greens for granted andneglect the true beauty behind them, or alternatively,

this idea was inspired by @wtmmp

and a variety of other foodsA SERIES OF HONEST REVIEWS BY A.F.

Having been exposed to only its more famouscousin– the broccoli (refer to fig. 1.1)– I had shunnedthe cauliflower as a child, thinking of it as merely aknock-off, devoid of the green colour so common towhat I was familiar with. I vowed to never allowsuch a phoney a chance on my dinner plate.

I had, however, been mistaken.

In my infant naïveté, I failed to recognise the the truemerits of the cauliflower– the beauty in its bulbousform, the charm of its defiance in the face ofconformity. Unable to comprehend the refinementcontained within what I had initially seen as foreign,I have wronged the cauliflower and thus, will awardit a rating of four stars: three for beingunderestimated, and one for having been defamed bynone other than myself. Nevertheless, one star hasbeen deducted for not being broccoli (I have my ownloyalties).

As a cultured and well-informed human being, youmay be asking, "Why, the tomato is not a vegetable!Why is it on the list?" in confusion. And you may beright. However, the tomato is on this list because it isnot a vegetable. While on the outside, the tomatomay seem docile and harmless, we must make surenot to fall into its trap. The tomato hides a vicioussecret: it harbours an army of wretched tomato seedswithin its soft, mushy flesh. The FRUIT is cunningand devotes itself to the destruction of mankindthrough the manipulation of:- lies- trickery- craftiness

For more than 200 years in Europe, the tomato wasfeared for being poisonous soon after the MiddleAges had ended. Although this was "proven wrong",I believe early man was not incorrect. The tomato isan agent of evil, and so I am compelled to assign it atotal of ZERO stars for the greater good of humanity.

THE TOMATO

the red is a warning be waryunderratedi'm sorry

where is your green

VEGETABLES

forget to see a select few vegetables (which shouldobjectively not exist) for what they truly are.

In the hopes of informing you about the profits andperils of fresh produce, I have compiled a very shortyet enlightening list of the two very best– and veryworst– vegetable (or other) items so that you mayunderstand what to look for and what you mustavoid At All Costs.

Enjoy!

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B A B Y T A Y L O R F I N N

mai

Kazuto's childhood friendAge: 18 (albeit looks quite young)Likes: ComedyDislikes: Nothing

Also happens to live in the same householdas Kazuto due to having a single mum withno time to take care of her

kazuto

Mai's childhood friendAge: 18 (albeit he also looks young)Likes: Mai, CatsDislikes: Being told he talks too much

Has an older sister named Kairi whoknows he likes Mai and makes fun of him

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, located in the middle of China’s east

coast, is the country’s biggest city and its industrial

and financial centre. You probably recognise the city

for its beautiful night views, rich culture and some

famous landmarks including the Bund, and the

Oriental Pearl Tower, but do you really know beyond

their mere names?

Here is a list of places popular with both tourists and

locals including some honest opinions and insight

into the views of the city’s inhabitants.

Known for its historical buildings worldwide, the

Bund is 1.5km long and a top destination in the city.

Its east side faces the Huangpu river where other

famous landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl Tower,

Yangpu Bridge and Nanpu bridge can be seen, and its

west side consists of 52 buildings of different styles

including gothic, roman, baroque, and a fusion of

eastern and western architecture. It serves as a

significant historical landmark reflecting the foreign

influences on the city from nearly two hundred years

ago.

The Bund is free to visit and suitable for individuals

and groups of all ages where seven buildings are open

to the public to visit freely after an online reservation.

Those buildings include: No. 1 Waitanyuan, Peace

Hotel, Bank of China Building, Pudong Development

Bank Building, Shanghai Municipal Archive's Bund

Branch, Shanghai Telecom Museum and Bund

History Museum. It is recommended to avoid peak

times when planning your visit.

Another attraction worth mentioning is the Bund

sightseeing tunnel which is an automated train side

under the Huangpu river linking Pudong with the

Bund. It is highly not recommended by locals as

many say that they paid 50 (one way) or 70 (return)

yuan just to see a dreadful ‘light show’ poorly put

together with colourful visual effects and music for 3

to 5 minutes whereas it is just 3 yuan for the metro.

During peak tourist seasons, there would even be

lines for the tunnel and many feel that they were

paying ‘a tax for their stupidity’. Personally, I have

visited the tunnel during a non-peak season and

would also not recommend wasting your time and

money to visit.

top destinations inshanghai + language tipstop destinations inshanghai + language tips

Shanghai

The Bund

By You Qi X Y12

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Along with the various rides, included in the entrance

ticket are shows and performances such as the

Frozen: A Sing-Along Celebration, Tarzan: Call of

the Jungle, and Ignite the Dream – A Night time

Spectacular of Magic and Light. Both Eastern and

Western style restaurants and food stalls are also

spread around the park.

Regular ticket prices range from 399 (1 day,

standard) to 718 (2 days, standard) yuan. On

weekends. public holidays and during July and

August (summer holidays) standard tickets are 575

yuan for 1 day and 1034 yuan for 2 days. A fastpass

where visitors can come back at a designated time for

a shorter line is highly recommended, available at no

additional charge for those who download and use the

Shanghai Disney Resort App but is limited for each

day. Accommodation at two themed hotels (Shanghai

Disneyland Hotel and Toy Story Hotel) nearby are

also available for those who plan for a multi-day trip.

Tianzifang is a touristic area formerly part of the

French concession area in Shanghai comprising of

many art and design studios, craft stores, cafes and

restaurants. The alleyway is known for its Shikumen

(a representative of traditional Shanghainese

architectural style) buildings and creative and

picturesque stores as well as some of its street

food.  Many influential artists of the early 20th

century resided in the area and it still serves historical

significance to the city.

The Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower situated

opposite the Bund beside the Huangpu river, is

another famous landmark of Shanghai. It is open

from 8 am to 9:30 pm and popular activities include

dining at the Revolving Restaurant, touring the

Shanghai historical museum at its base level, viewing

the city from its observation deck and riding the

Huangpu River cruise. Depending on your activities,

entrance tickets range from 35 (museum visit only) to

220 (including the museum, upper and lower levels

and the space capsule at the top) yuan.

Although it is considered as a must-visit for many

tourists, some locals think that it is good enough to

just view the tower from the bottom without entering.

Some also say that it is better to go to the 118th floor

of the Shanghai Tower (its observation deck) which is

the highest tower in China and the second highest in

the world in order to get a better view. However,

many still think that the Oriental Tower is certainly

worth a visit. It is recommended to avoid peak times

like national holidays.

Opened in 2016, Shanghai Disneyland has become

one of the most popular attractions within the country

and the biggest in size in Asia. It is recommended by

locals and foreigners and suitable for all ages. Within

the park, the main seven theme attractions include:

the Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination,

Fantasyland, Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle,

Tomorrowland, and Toy Story Land.

The Oriental Pearl Tower

Shanghai Disneyland

Tianzifang

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Tianzifang is free to visit and it is recommended by

locals to visit and take a walk to feel the area’s

unique historical atmosphere if you have never been

to the city but the items sold at those stores are not

the most inexpensive.

Also known as the Yunnan Road Food Street, the

street is 250 meters long, renowned for its street food

popular also with locals of the city. Some of its

famous foods include: white cut chicken, spring

onion pancakes, dumplings (Sheng Jian Bao, Xiao

Long Bao, Jiaozi, Guotie, Wonton), salted duck, pork

ribs with rice cake (排⻣年糕 Pai Gu Nian Gao),

spring rolls, Jiu Niang Yuan Zi, Tang Yuan and milk

tea. The street has become well known for its

traditional Shanghai style food and the restaurants are

relatively cheap and affordable. Lines may be

expected during busier times and seasons.

Other destinations worth mentioning include: Nanjing

Road, Xiantiandi, K11, Lujiazui, Yu Garden,

Chenghuang Temple (City God Temple of Shanghai),

People’s Square, Shanghai Science and Technology

Museum, Century Park, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai

Museum, Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre, Shanghai

Chenshan Botanical Garden and many more parks,

gardens, temples, museums, shopping centres,

gaming and entertainment centres, restaurants, cafes,

milk tea shops including 喜茶 (xi cha), and stationary

stores.

To ask for directions:

不好意思，请问（地点名）怎么⾛？

bù hǎo yì si, qǐng wèn (place name) zěn me zǒu?

Excuse me, may I ask how to get to (place name)?

To say thank you:

谢谢。 好的，感谢你

xiè xie. hǎo de, gǎn xiè nǐ

Ok, thank you

To say sorry:

对不起 duì bu qǐ

不好意思 bù hǎo yì si (can also mean excuse me)

(实在)抱歉(shí zài) bào qiàn (I’m really) sorry

To order from a menu:

你好，请问可以点⼀个（菜名）和（菜名）吗？

nǐ hǎo, qǐng wèn kě yǐ diǎn yī gè (name) hé (name)

mǎ?

Hi, may I order one (name) and (name)?

Alternatively,

你好，可以来⼀份（菜名）和（菜名）吗？

nǐ hǎo, kě yǐ lái yī fèn (name) hé (name) mǎ?

Hi, may I order one (name) and (name)?

Note: 个 (gè) is a general counter that can replace

some counters but is not correct all the time.

All phrases are flexible and the counters/classifiers

will be different for different objects.

Yunnan Road

Other destinations

Some language tips

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it’s ten to eleven pm and your mind is focused on the latest upload on youtube. no, not really,

right? you’re still doing that homework and that still counts as productivity. it’s like killing two

birds with one stone. am i right or am i right? but you’re tired of working and you think you

deserve a break. precisely, another break. to be even more precise, the fifth break in the past hour.

you go through with it and spot the last face mask.

damn right it’s self-care night.

you play the next video in your waitlist and carefully spread the sheet over your face, ready to chill

for the night and not worry about the stresses of reality. the end. scenario over. credits roll and the

phrase based on a true story slides across the screen.

to be honest, i wouldn’t be surprised if a bunch of us were doing that right now. i mean, this is

being written by a face-mask-wearing-homework-procrastinator this very moment. and right now,

homework, assignments and responsibilities are probably a bit too much right now and what better

way to put a halt to it? you don’t do it. easy, right? instead you replace your worries and stresses

with some relaxation (i.e. a temporary or sometimes lengthy break).

at north sydney girls high school, it is expected homework and assignments fall onto our desks like

the old toshiba laptops with detachable tablets (if you know, you know). it is also an expectation

for us to complete it. but i guess we tend to forget why we are completing it and the privilege of

receiving education. which is why most of us find ourselves shooting away on a tangent towards

the realms of youtube, tiktok and netflix.

and to the very main point of my ramblings and the reason we excuse ourselves for our poor

choices:

self-care

we constantly excuse our priorities for the idea of self-care. we say we don’t have to work out

today because we already did it last week so let’s flop on the couch and open the new bag of chips.

we say we don’t have to do more school work today because we already did a bit when in fact we

weren’t totally focused and instead procrastinate. procrastinate. procrastinate. all for the sake of

self-care and treating ourselves.

but are we looking after ourselves in the long-run if we’re constantly replacing work for pleasure?

an extra-large self-care with a

shot of procrastination - an opinion

an extra-large self-care with a

shot of procrastination - an opinion

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i think we sometimes forget that the idea of self-care has been capitalised and isn’t always about

bath bombs, ordering take-away and lounging on the couch (but that’s still cool, too! but obviously

in small doses).

self-care is also going to the doctor for regular health checks, going on a hike for some fresh air,

saying no to unhealthy food and ALSO educating ourselves and getting at least eight hours of

restful sleep (**emphasis on restful**).

self-care isn’t always about doing what we want but what is best for our present, future and

essentially, our health. 

and yes, procrastination is hard to overcome. i along with many other students understand this. but

you didn’t come this far to only come this far. we will always face challenges so let’s face it head

on and cannonball into them so one day we can look back and think, “damn right i did that” and

bathe in the satisfaction of levelling up.

maybe your journey will start by revaluating the purpose of why you do what you do. 

to know, one day you can live the life you always wanted for yourself?

to achieve a better understanding of the work i do?

to get into my dream university course?

to make myself proud?

whatever it is…run along because you got this boo boo !! yay !!

winner winnerchicken dinner

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AIRPLANEENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC

TV

everything i wanted

Billie Eilish

Surfaces

Sunday Best

Heights

Veronica Marshall

Pompeii

Bastille

Changes

Lauv

Treehouse

James Arthur

Shelter

FINNEAS

Shake it Out

Florence + The Machine

Compiled by Year 10.

FRIENDS

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY

BROOKLYN 99

PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN

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suggestionsfor somegood feeds!

suggestionsfor somegood feeds!

suggestionsfor somegood feeds!

Bean code sells 2 for $7 MILK TEAS WITH TWO TOPPINGS! They also

use soy milk!!!

We know that most of you are broke and lactose intolerant, so this should

really itch that scratch.

Bean Code also sells mochi waffles, so if you’re looking to satisfy your

sweet tooth for a few gold coins, go checkout Bean Code in the food court at

Chatswood Westfield!

Although this HSP (Halal Snack Pack) isn’t the most aesthetic item on our

list, it sure is one of THE best, the most fattening, filling and amazing meals.

Ask for the trinity sauce (chilli sauce, BBQ sauce and garlic sauce) and

cheese for one of the greatest meals of your life (although you may suffer

from indigestion from eating it too quickly).

Just a quick walk from Ashfield station, Metro 1 is found on Liverpool Road

full of friendly staff and delicious food.

You see that pretty view over there? It’s Bare Witness! Go go now for a

good time! 

Whether it’s buttery pastries, freshly brewed coffee, or salmon and avo on

toast, Bare Witness has the aesthetics and the food.

Located at 30 Shoreline Drive - a quick walk from Rhodes train station -

Bare witness is an insta-friendly destination for some good feeds and cute

pics.

BEAN CODE

METRO 1

BAREWITNESS

by GZ - DC - JH - SY - MN - TA

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HEY VEGANS AND ANYONE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING HEALTHY!

Introducing: BODHI RESTAURANT

Although it's a little on the expensive side, this vegan yum cha store near

Hyde Park is the perfect instagrammable option for a fresh and healthy

meal.

Did we mention that it was vegan friendly?!

Ever wondered where everyone on Instagram was getting those delicious-

looking hotdogs?

Located in Strathfield and the CBD, MR Hotdog is legendary for it’s cheesy

and crunchy corn dogs.

For around $6, this Korean snack will fill you up like a three course meal.

A great choice for an after school snack!!

Do you have a sweet tooth?

Craving bingsu but you’ve posted watermelon bingsu from Passiontree too

many times?

Hello Happy, a little cafe located in the corner of Strathfield, is here to solve

your every problem. Go down to the street where Mr Hotdog is and into the

shop opposite of Morning Glory. Adventure into the cute cafe! Hello Happy

also sells cakes, breads and assorted pastries.

Have you seen those rainbow crepe cakes on Instagram?

That pink cafe that blew up over the internet?

It’s JC&CO.!

JC&CO. offers a variety of crepe cakes, pastries, snacks and gelato

secluded from the crowd at Strathfield. It's also a great study spot. Just a

short walk from Strathfield Station and you’ll be there!

BODHIRESTAURANT

MR HOT DOG

HELLO HAPPY

JC&C0.

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She has always loved airports. She’s always enjoyed the sensation of

adrenaline when waking up at 2 am to catch a flight. To her, it feels

like starlight in her veins. She even enjoys the feeling of slight nausea

at the scent of ‘plane food’. To her, travel is the ultimate adventure.

But she doesn’t, well, she can’t, venture off into the unknown that

often these days. She spends her days slaving in a store for minimum

wage. Stuck in the same routine of back and forth, left and right. To

her, the words “What can I get for you?”, mean nothing, although she

repeats them on a daily basis. She wishes for the days gone by, when

she belonged in school, in a community that was not yet determined by

that score. She wishes for that time when her parents were proud of

her, and they travelled. She just wishes she could see more than her

home, work and the path between.

When she was at school, she didn’t think much about the future. She

enjoyed the life that her parents took her on, and only studied a little

bit. She didn’t think her life would fall apart - everything had always

worked out in the past for her, so why wouldn’t it now? Then her

parents died.

They died together, a result of a terrible car crash. They hadn’t yet paid

off all their debts, so that fell to the small inheritance they had given

her. She had turned 18 three days before. By the time everything had

been paid, she had nothing. She had no one - friends were always

something she found hard to maintain. And then she had her final

exams in a few weeks.

YET TO BEYET TO BEYET TO BEBy Zali Slunjski

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She did badly, to say the least. And everyone else did better than her.

They all seemed to have this sense of smug superiority around her -

somehow her score had leaked out. She could hear the whispers in the

halls, the whispers of those who thought themselves better than her. More

than ever, she wished to leave.

She wanted to go to a place where no one knew her past, no one knew

who she was or where she’d come from. She wanted to go to a place

where she had been with her parents and relive the memories that they

had once shared. But she couldn’t. She had no money and no way of

attending university. So she took the job at the muffin shop, in the hopes

that seeing so many faces each day would be better than seeing her own

sad, tear-stained reflection in her mirror every second of every day.

She still wishes for the future. Somehow, through all of this, she has

retained hope. She believes that one day, she can escape and go to places

where she has never been, where her past has never been. She won’t let

the past define her; she just needs to escape it first. And this is what she

thinks on those interminably boring shifts, the thing that keeps her going

when she sinks to drown in a pool of despair. She knows the past is

behind her, but the future is yet to be determined.

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Choose your own adventure storyChoose your own adventure storyWritten by Hannah and Isabella (yr 7)Edited by Ivana (yr 7)Formatted by Gzhao [yr 12]

How to Play a Choose Your Own Adventure Story: A scenario is given to you. Simply, pick the option that fits you best or you believe is the best answer. Then, follow the option’s instructions and read only the parts you are told to. Let the story unravel in front of you! Start at section 1, just below.

1) At Home:

(9:00pm) You are taking an internship in Hawaii. The night before the trip, you are at home packing. Already, you have packed too much. You see everything in your suitcase right now is necessary but you still want to fit some extras - airpods, diary and your favourite QV skin moisturiser. All that’s in the suitcase is your clothes, and some snacks. What would you do?

Take some out for more room Think “It’s fine, I’ll compromise” (Go to 2) (Go to 4)

2) (9:30pm) After taking some extra party clothes out, you managed to fit everything into the suitcase.It is fairly light and easily zippable. Smart decision! You are now ready to move on to part 3, on yourway to the airport.(Go to 3)

3) On Your Way to the Airport:

As you are deciding when to leave for the airport, Google Maps keeps on reminding you of how much more traffic there will be when you leave right now. But it’s 8am. The plane departs at 12pm. You still don’t want to leave your cosy home even for a holiday.

Nevermind, let’s just go earlier to meet less traffic Just...10 more minutes on TikTok(Go to 5) (Go to 7)

4) The suitcase is filled to the brim! There is no way anything else can possibly fit. You won’t be able tosurvive all those days living off clothes! Maybe you need to rethink this.(Go back to part 1)

5) You call an Uber, dump your suitcase in the back and slide in to ride shotgun. The driver, amiddle-aged man looking like he doesn’t want to talk, glances at you and double checks you have puton your seatbelt. The ride is silent, apart from the hum of the car engine and the occasional clicks ofthe indicator. After approximately 30 minutes with smooth traffic, you arrived at the airport. You arenow ready to move on to part 6 begin checking in.(Go to 6)

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6) Checking inWow! The airport is only half filled! What a pleasant surprise. There will be more people coming in afew moments so you hurry to the check in counters. After all the hard work and what seems like aneternity spent in some sort of line, you are finally at the QANTAS counter. Until you realised thatyou’ve dropped your passport at the Uber! You have to go get it somehow. Do you,

Call your family to break the news Call the Uber (Go to 11). (Go to 14)

7) You call an Uber, dump your suitcase in the back, and chill. While travelling, you feel relaxed andhappy. Finally, you can escape a day from that horrid mathematics coaching tutor! What do you do tofill up time?

Listen to Your Name full soundtrack Text your friends(Go to 8) (Go to 9)

8) You slip into a daydream, listening to Your Name full soundtrack, gaining back consciousness just asyour Uber stops. The driver is staring at you with full confusion. You realise you have fallen asleep. Youblame it on your annoying parents who kept you up late, briefing you on what to do if you get lost, keepaway from coronavirus and many other unlikely scenarios. You are nowhere near Sydney airport. Doyou,

Hope the driver knows what he’s doing. Get off the Uber and take public transport (Go to 10) (Go to 12)

9) You check your friends’ WeChat moments. They are stressing about the coaching homework they’vebeen set. Too bad for them. They talk to you for most of the drive. Then, your best friend asks whereyou are taking accommodations. Your jaw drops. Hurriedly, you check your phone. Yep. Hotel TrivagoGolden Lounge Hotel Level 3 Room 168. You have forgotten to make a booking, and it is too late.Unfortunately, that’s the end of any hope of visiting Hawaii on your own. Tough luck! To go home,(go to 3)

10) Staying on the Uber for a few minutes more, you realise that you're somewhere even further thanyou started off! There are fields and even cows and sheep lazily grazing on the fresh grass. You realisethat this isn’t going to turn out well as even if you turn around now, you will still miss your flight.Maybe you should rethink this.(go to 3)

11) You call your mother to break the horrible news. Your mum tells you to quickly go to the Uberwebsite, and find his phone number. She tells you to take deep breaths. Suddenly, you see out of thecorner of your eye that the Uber you were just riding out of the airport parking lot! After you told yourmum to ‘hold up’, you ran as fast as you could towards the moving car, but it quickly disappearedfrom view. You have lost your passport, one of the crucial things for a holiday. All hope is drained fromyou. You miserably tell your mum of the chance you missed. In short, your travel journey is at an end.(Go back to 3)

12) The nearest transportation happens to be a train station! You get onboard the first train and makeit to Sydney Airport within 15 minutes. What a silly Uber driver! You rush to the QANTAS counter.You think to yourself, “Could this get any worse?” The gods have cursed you and now it has gottenworse. You hastily check in your baggage. You look at the Hungry Jack’s chain store and yearn to buya frozen coke. But you run past. You come past the expensive souvenir shops but ignore the glitteryproducts on the shelf. The sign above you is clear and threatening. Terminal 3 GATEHOUSE r10-20.You sprint past, delight on your face. Keep moving! Otherwise you’ll be late.(Run, run, run to 13)

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14) As you dial the driver’s number, you notice out of the corner of your eye that the Uber driver isstill in the parking lot, picking up his phone to answer your call. A wave of relief washes over you asyou rush over and finally takes your passport back. After thanking the driver, you bolt back into theQANTAS counter and get your baggage checked in. Rushing to terminal 3, gatehouse 14, you justmanaged to catch the boarding of the plane. Phew, that was a close call. But luckily, you have comeearly, prepared and things are able to go to plan. Time for your real travelling journey to begin. Youare now ready to go to 15.(Go to 15)

15) You are a bird soaring on cloud nine, the happiest you could be as you board the plane. As hourspass, you get a feeling of boredom that won’t leave you alone. What would you do to pass the time?

Research places to go in Hawaii(go to 16)Study for your mathematics term tests (go to 17)Entertainment is the way to go! (go to 18)Sleep and listen to music, I’m a sloth (go to 19)

16) Cool! Excellent idea. It is better to always, always have a plan. To take you out of a nail-bitingadventure, here are some random tips: We recommend GoogleTrips to plan every holiday, place andevent to visit. People should travel as a virtue. It takes our mind off life and brings us enjoyment! Youshould enjoy it and have the best time you can! You have already made it so far. Keep going to continueyour adventure!(move on to 20)

17) If you prefer to video call your math tutor for studying, go for it! To take you out of a nail-bitingadventure, here are some random tips: Feel free to review some notes, but really although studying isimportant, we’d recommend lots of rest and time to relax in peace. Of course, we’re year sevens. Wewouldn’t know anything about stress! You have already made it so far. Continue on your adventure!(move on to 20)

18) A wonderful choice! Entertainment is truly the way to go! To take you out of a nail-biting adven-ture, here are some random tips: No kidding! Enjoy a lifetime’s supply of QANTAS movies, which arealways updated with lots of the latest films. Playing games with friends is always a big win. We’drecommend classics such as Battleships and Chess, but try out the new minigames in the entertainmentsection. Have all the fun you want when you travel! It's all about life experiences and joyful happiness.You have already made it so far. Time to continue on the adventure!(move on to 20)

19) We won’t judge. To take you out of a nail-biting adventure, here are some random tips: Sleepingand relaxing are perfectly normal for a high school student. Most of the time, students are kept late atnight either on social media and technology, or even doing homework and study. We should be gettingan average of 9 hours of sleep a day, but around 70 percent of Australian high school students arelucky to get 6 or 7. When you have the chance, go to bed early and relax. You could try meditation, buttravelling is a good way to completely set your mind off worries and anxieties. Some people find musicis also a good solution. Well, as long as you find the right song! Time to continue on the adventure!(move on to 20)

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20) “Passengers. Note. We are about to land in Honolulu. Thank you for joining us on QANTASAirlines. We hope to see you next time.” The captain’s voice rings through the corridor. It's time to getoff. You depart from the plane on a late afternoon, grabbing your backpack and walking through theplane shuttle bridge down to the small airport. The view is breathtaking, the sunset in the background.You collect your suitcase and set foot on Hawaiian soil. What do you do next upon your arrival?Catch a taxi Hire a personal assistant to drive a car(go to 21) (go to 23)

21) You wait in a line, as taxis pass by and collect passengers. This is a smart decision. Rush hour willbe coming soon. It’s better to get by and prepare in your new hotel rather than stick around for hire.Finally, when it is your turn, you hop into the car and the driver gives a toothy grin as he loads yourluggage into the car. You instruct him to take you to The Golden Lounge Hotel. He then says somethingas you get into the car. You realise you can’t understand it. He is speaking Hawaiian. What are yougoing to do?

Whip out Google Translator Get out of the taxi and go hire the personal car instead(go to 22) (go to 23)

22) No fear. You have Google Translate. You type in Golden Lounge Hotel and hand the phone to thedriver. He nods and in 20 minutes, he arrives. He holds out his hand, blabbering another gibberishlanguage. You realise, again through trusty Google Translate, he is asking you to pay. Oh no. You haveno Hawaiian currency. Nor any Australian money except some spare change. You have forgotten tomanage expenses at the airport bank. You have no food. No anything. What a travel disaster. You are ina foreign country. There is no one to help you. This is not the right path!(go back to 20)

23) You line up at the car hire. The sales assistant is kind and asks you what size of car you request. A safe-looking driver comes to your aid and drives you off to the Golden Lounge Hotel. You exchangesome Australian currency from your bank into US dollar. You pay for all your expenses - food, water,shelter and internship at the university. But for now, you lounge in your room. Your internship willstart in two days. Tomorrow, you can rest. In the distance, is a paradise beach with across brightskyscrapers and buildings.

Travel is beautiful. Though many things can go wrong, most of the time, the journey is a life-changing experience. What matters is to try out different paths, and choose your own adventure.

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I look eagerly at the train tickets that are given to my mother from the ticket counter. Nothing like

the Opal card. But it will do. We look up toward the sign to see where the elevator is located.

Japanese characters are boldly written. But there’s one tiny problem. We can’t read Japanese. But

we make something out of a picture that seems to be an escalator and an arrow.

As we are locating the escalator, we pass by the many cafés and shops aligned in tidy rows with

plenty of people crowding them. I really want to go and wander through these shops bulging with

items on shelves but my mother thinks we will be late for our train. Oh well. Maybe another time.

We reach the escalator and make our way towards the station.

People are organised in lines in a particular order. It’s all very confusing. It isn’t anything like the

usual Sydney stations, crowded with people desperate to board the trains and get to wherever they

need to go. There is no sign of even a bit of congestion or anything like that, despite it being a

work day. We line up in one of those lines.

Soon after the train glides towards the station. We go through the stiff sliding doors and look for

the stairs that go up and down, like they would in Sydney.

“Maybe it’s on one level. The seats, I mean,” I whisper to myself.

I’m right. To be honest, they look like aeroplane seats. They're comfy though, which is good.

The train slowly glides toward the railway tracks in a somewhat repetitive rhythm. I trace my

finger across the window, overlooking the sights.

“How long does it take to go to Kyoto from Osaka?” I ask my mother, without looking up.

My mother looks at me. “Thirty minutes one way, I think," she replies.

From one state to another in half an hour?! That’s the amount of time that it takes me to go from

home to NSG! I look at her in curiosity, before turning back to the window. Buildings of various

shapes fly past. There are the occasional patches of greenery, contrasting the grey buildings. We

travel higher. The railroad is literally going over the bridge. I focus on the sights of the window for

the rest of the ride as the train travels into the depths of an unfamiliar place. I press my fingers

against the window and look while the train hums its cheerful tune, speeding along the tracks.

the shinkansenBy Sakti.G

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Credits And that’s a wrap on the very first edition of 2020: Oh, the places you’ll go!

This edition was made possible with the help of over 50 creative and critical minds. Thank you to the following editors, designers, creators and cheerleaders:

Bhavya RanjanCairistiona Clarke

Caroline TanCharli Chareunsy

Chloe PangHannah Li

Isabella PanIvana Gik

Joanne SovinerLexi Lynch

Lyra XiMary Ma

Sakti GaneshkumarSherry ZhangVictoria ChenVivien TangAngela Chen

Anisha Dev Prasad Anvitha Vijay

Changke ZouChloe TanDora Dang

Helena ChenIsabel GongNadine webbAarshia Sinha

Edlyna XuHelen GaoIsha AroraIvy Shen

Kurumi TakakuNatalie NgTina Xiao

Vicky Guan Yolanda PuAudrey Fan

Joy TohLaura Halliday

Minqing NingTasfia AhmedYvonne Wang Zali SlunjskiAmber Wong

Kaithlyn LowardiNuha SiddiquiReina Reilly

Senithi DewendraYoungone OhDeborah ChoGrace ZhaoJulia Han

Joanna LeeKatelyn Chain

Kelly Zhao Ming Zhu

Shirene YeohYou Qi Xue

Once again our dear readers, we thank you for picking up this edition and hopefully you’ve learnt something new! We look forward to any submissions from the student body. Feel free to send them through to our email:

nsgcupoftea@gmail.com

Cheers,Cup of Tea

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Credits POSTSCRIPTHey guys, Heads of COT here,

This is just a few notes before we conclude 2020’s first publication.

Ironically, the time to travel is not now. When we were brainstorming for this idea, no-one had a clue that such an unfortunate situation, ie. COVID-19, would arise.

The world’s current situation is a crisis, but this edition is a reminder of the silver lining, that is life after the current chaos we call life. Despite travelling, extra-curriculars, events being cancelled, exciting memories can still be made and cherished.

Please stay safe and remember to wash your hands thoroughly.

pps. As a team, we have been made aware of allegations against Dr Seuss. Whilst we appreciate and celebrate the contributions he has made to society and culture, we disapprove of his racist ideology.

Cheers,

Cup of Tea

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North Sydney Girls High School Term 1 and 2, 2020Issue 5.

Front and Back Cover Artwork by Joanna Lee yr12.Graphics by Grace Zhao yr12.