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A New Leaf for the Looking Glass 2026/27

Dear all, Upon inheriting the Looking Glass from our predecessors, we identified a number of key issues. Firstly, there were simply not enough articles being published, due both to a lack of submissions from the school community and limited responsiveness from the previous Academic Team. Secondly, the Looking Glass had not been advertised or explained effectively enough to the wider school community. As a result, we plan to implement a more consistent and engaging stream of articles on the Looking Glass. As part of this initiative, we are looking to recruit a select group of keen writers from across the lower school who would be willing to produce one high-quality piece of writing, discussion, or media each month for publication on the Looking Glass. We believe this will be hugely beneficial both to the school community, which will gain access to a wider range of opinions and viewpoints, and to prospective writers, who will be able to reference their experience contributing to the Look...

An Overview of the UK Legal System: Structure, Institutions, and Principles

  Haroon Aseen (13P) Introduction: The legal system of the United Kingdom is renowned for its rich history, which has shaped the development of legal principles and institutions in the modern era. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the UK legal system, including its principles, key institutions, and structure. From the roles of judges, courts and other legal professions to the foundation of common law, understanding the UK legal framework is crucial for anyone interested in a career of law. Historical Development:  The UK legal system has its roots in the concept of common law, which originated in medieval England and has been improved on ever since. Common law is an unwritten body of legal principles that are applied and developed by judges in their rulings. Over the centuries, common law principles and legal customs evolved, forming the foundation of the UK legal system.  Structure and Sources of Law:  The UK legal system is composed of three main br...

The Current State and Potential of Synthetic Peptides For The Performance and Health Of The General Public

 Ashley Andrews (Year 12) Abstract The aim of the article is to assess the current state and also the potential of synthetic peptides to increase the performance and health of the general public by analysing currently researched peptides, comparing them to already safely established supplements and taking into account the origin of the regulations around dietary supplements. If scientists can create peptides with this capability then they can be taken particularly by people at risk of adverse effects namely elderly people and it will grant the general public an increase in their quality of life. There are varying synthetic peptides which have greater potential than others to be used for the general public but in the future there will be synthetic peptides that are taken regularly by the population. However at the moment there needs to be large scale studies conducted to completely verify their benefit and safety before being pushed to the public.  Introduction Peptides are sho...