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Here are Fearnhill School, our GCSE students are never short of an opinion or two.  And being able to express their opinions is something we actively encourage, not only as a component of their English Language exam, but as a life skill.

If we can persuade and entertain our readers, then we are well on the way to succeeding at life.

Here, you will find a collection of opinion articles produced by our Year 10 students on a wide range of topics - from religion to music; from social media to snowflakes; from feminism to narcissism!

Some of these are controversial; some are designed to get you thinking; some are intended to make you laugh.

Whatever your reaction, we hope you enjoy!

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