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09/10/2021

"There were not stars, but the diamonds of the gracious chandelier, speckling rainbow freckles upon the blanche of the white walls. Dust danced in the air as we did, tumbling over the snowy duvets in light-hearted harmony."

A theme and variation by Annika Lee that both adores and mourns love's predicament, with the blessed dreamlike opening melody riddled by the cursed final cadence on which reality ends.

Artwork courtesy of Maggie Xian.

The ti**le of giggles rung through the air, slightly treble, and slightly baritone. A morning glow illuminated the gilded design …

28/09/2021

"15:15. Teachers were marching inside the commons, some yelling at us to cram more books into our already stuffed bags. Dramatically, it began to rain. It felt like a lockdown was approaching."

Loving lockdown? Hating lockdown? Or you don't really know? All your different opinions are covered by Kelly Ma with a collection of imaginative tips for surviving lockdown.

Tuesday 17th August. 15:05. Maths class. Five minutes till the final bell goes (though only for us lucky juniors). …

12/08/2021

“Yes, there are complicated worldbuilding and deep intricate plots, but also, this is a manga series telling semi-autobiographical stories about the bookselling industry in Japan. Expect information and a lot of it. It’s an engaging light read that weaves insight and conversation around censorship and classification of media with humorous anecdotes.”

A thriller, a book turned into a webtoon, a sci-fi retelling of a classic and more await you in this list of media recommendations by Elaine Cao.

Artwork courtesy of Maggie Xian.

If you’re excited for a break from classes and schoolwork, this article will interest you in some reading and watching …

05/08/2021

"I felt my ribcage compress inside me while rage bloomed and twisted deep in my gut—a tiger, restless, prowling in a cage. But what could I do?"

A mother drowning in pain and suffering; a young boy who’s too innocent and naive to know what’s happening around him. This short story, written by Vanessa Li, expresses one of the many barriers of childhood.

CW: Potentially dark themes.

Artwork courtesy of Maggie Chen.

Innocence: Bliss or Curse? Content warning: Potentially dark themes. She came home late again. Her arms and neck …

12/07/2021

The Collegian returns to present the annual interview with Macleans' school principal, Mr. Hargreaves!

How is student wellbeing supported at Macleans? Should children of past students have enrolment priority? What books and shows has Mr. Hargreaves been consuming? These, and more, in the following interview with Mr. Hargreaves, Principal of Macleans College.

How is student wellbeing supported at Macleans? Should children of past students have enrolment priority? What books and shows has …

30/05/2021

"However, as time slipped by, those waters grew dark and murky, and the wind vicious and cold. I wanted to get out. Twigs and dirt scratched my body as I struggled to breathe, to stay afloat, but I knew I was drowning."

A short snapshot written by Nicole Lai which depicts the trauma of a broken, abused girl who’s only ever known the deceiving, ill-intended monster disguised as ‘love’.

Artwork courtesy of Maggie Chen.

I remember. Serene waves washed over our toes as cotton-ball-like clouds loomed overhead, bright white against pastel blue skies and …

16/05/2021

"The smell. It comes from nowhere, no origin
For whether it was being or illusion,
Even metacognition offers no solution."

Amidst the increased isolation caused by Covid-19, Oliver Dai explores the idea of belonging—or lack thereof—in terms of the nostalgia of home and connectivity to culture.

Artwork courtesy of Joanne Gee.

The smell. It comes from nowhere, no origin For whether it was being or illusion, Even metacognition offers no solution. …

07/05/2021

After minor disruptions to the first term of the school year, The Collegian is ready to introduce its core members for 2021.

Read on for a set of autobiographies from our group.

After minor disruptions to the first term of the school year, The Collegian is ready to introduce its core …

01/05/2021

This year marks the long-awaited opening of Macleans’ new Technology Block, which had been under construction since 2019.

Renovating the Technology Block was the penultimate installment in a series of rebuildings addressing Macleans’ ‘leaky building syndrome’. Previously, many of the school’s classrooms and Houses were prefab buildings which were susceptible to weather damage.

Aside from better weather-resistance, the new Technology Block is equipped with better specialist tools, improved classroom layouts, and the elegance of modernity.

The final piece of the project—a rebuilt Science Block—is due for completion in 2022, and will honour former principal Mr. Allen McDonald.

See the gallery of Technology Block photos below.

This year marks the long-awaited opening of Macleans' new Technology Block, which had been under construction since 2019.

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