In 1931, the Surrealist artist, Salvador Dali, created a painting bursting with symbolism and timeless allegories. This hypnotic painting was called, “The Persistence of Memory,” and captures the landscapes within one's dreams.
In our Art and Design class this week, we were asked to create our own 3D clocks inspired by Dali's painting. We all approached the project slightly differently - each clock varying in shape, size, colour and design.
The class enjoyed this project because we had never done sculpture before and it was really exciting being able to shape the clocks in our hands. With the left-over material, the class got to use their imagination and make whatever they wanted! I personally had so much fun and it was my favourite art class so far.
Blue holes are round, underwater caves in the Earth that were formed during the Ice Age when the water rose to 100-120 meters causing the caves to fill. These caves can be found in low-lying coastal regions all over the world, including: The Bahamas, Belize, Australia, Egypt and Guam [a small island in the Pacific.]
Scientists have actually been able to extract minerals from the 400ft deep Blue Hole in Belize to help uncover the truth behind the extinction of the ancient Mayan Civilization; proving the theory that drought and climate change were behind it.
The Mayan civilization was responsible for building great pyramids, developing the art of astronomy, creating a hieroglyphic writing system and formulating a complex calender system.
Image of Mayan Hieroglyphics
Here's some, 'did you know' trivia about Blue Holes:
#1 - It is uncommon for sea creatures to live in Blue Holes because of the lack of oxygen.
#2 - The deepest blue hole in the world is in Pozzo del Maire, Italy and measures at 392 meters in depth.
#3 - Many interesting and bizarre things have been found in Blue Holes: the skeletal remains of tribes and carcasses of crocodiles, birds and turtles.
#4 - Where the salt water and fresh water meet is called the 'hallocine.'
#5 - Blue holes have the ability to preserve bones just as well as a museum because of the lack of oxygen!
Want to know more? Here's a phenomenal video documentary about blue holes:
Two months ago, my friend, Zoe, and I began an incredible venture together. It all began with a business challenge that invited students from all over Barbados to start up their own businesses with the help of $20 to get the ball rolling.
We came up with the idea of a business which would sell skincare products made from all-natural ingredients - something we feel is quite unique to the island. We wanted to create a line of products that required little importation (using what our little island naturally had to offer) and therefore would be more affordable. We would make and package everything entirely ourselves - and provide a full range of products that we ourselves would love to use. They not would not only smell and feel amazing on your skin, but would actually help with cellulite, stretch marks and eczema. After endless hours of researching the best and most effective ingredients, our 'Coffee Scrub' and 'Rose Bath Salts' were born!
Most people don't even know that some of the products they're using on their skin are made in factories using harsh chemicals and preservatives. Knowing this, we've always been passionate about making really 'good' skincare products - and this challenge was the perfect chance to do this; and then share our creations with people who love taking care of their skin, too.
We chose the name 'R&Z Skincare' as sort of a personal representation of us, the founders of the business. Knowing that social media within the digital age is a remarkable way to form connections and market a product, we relied mostly on the platform, Instagram. Within the first week, we had 100 followers, and we used it as a visual diary; showcasing our journey. Without long, our number of fans grew to 200 followers and we had people from all over the world directly placing orders through the site.
Wish to find out more about the authors of The Lockerbie Bloggers Club?
Juline Hall is 16 years old; she attends Lockerbie College and is an aspiring Environmental Lawyer. She enjoys travelling to the US and one day hopes to explore Italy and France. She loves the beach and goes horseback riding in her free time. Being an only child, she is very family oriented and enjoys the company of great people – especially her dad. She LOVES brownies and thinks they are 'a way of life!' Going to Lockerbie College has expanded her horizons in many ways - not to mention, has given her the opportunity to interact with a variety of interesting people. The teachers at Lockerbie College are interactive and try their best to ensure their students succeed! Although growing up in Barbados has been incredible, she yearns to experience winter - and play in snow for the first time.
“In the end we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” -Anonymous
~ Co-Editor of The Lockerbie Blog
Meghan Pace is someone who loves travelling and seeing new places. Having lived in four countries and being to all but one Continent, experiencing different cultures is her forteo. She desires to learn as many languages as she can - now at 14, she can speak: French, Spanish and Arabic. Originally born in the United States, and moving to Trinidad at the age of one until she was four; she then moved to Abu Dhabi, in the Middle East, where she lived until the age of twelve. Now in Barbados, she loves Lockerbie College because learning has become fun and easy!
"XOXO" - Gossip Girl
~ Co-Editor of The Lockerbie Blog
Rebecca Eames lives in Barbados. Her favourite hobby is ariel silks. Later on in life she would like to be in the fashion industry. She enjoys going to Lockerbie because of the one-on-one attention.
“Its okay to be a glow stick, sometimes you have to break before you can shine.”
~ Principal writer of The Lockerbie Blog
Olive Stevenson-Clarke is a student at Lockerbie College. She is 17 years old. She yearns to experience different cultures and different ways of life. She has lived in Swansea, Wales and wants to return one day. Olive’s academic goal is to study culinary arts and business at university. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and relishes the diversity of musicians and music genres, especially the sub-genre grunge. Olive began attending Lockerbie College in October of 2014 and loves the school and teachers because the school tailors the syllabus to her specific needs.
"If you can dream it, you can do it”- Walt Disney.
Revée O'Neal-Allamby was born in Croydon, England and moved to Barbados when she was 8 years old. She began playing piano at age 5 and subsequently started playing saxophone and clarinet at age 11. Revée began attending Lockerbie College in 2014 and really enjoys it because she gets to learn all the subjects she loves. She's currently studying Korean and French and plans to live in either South Korea or France in the future. Revée's ambition in life is to travel to at least one country in every continent and learn something about each culture.
"Miracle is another name for hard work" - 강태준(Kang Tae Joon)
Maggie Beehler 16 years young. Canada --> Barbados. Enjoys learning new things, eating, travelling and meeting new people. Lockerbie College has been a life changing experience and continues to shape and mend her into a better person everyday. “The best things in life are free, the second best are very expensive” - Coco Chanel
Beth Eames is a twelve year old student in Barbados who goes to Lockerbie College and loves to draw and sing. Beth enjoys going for walks and listening to loud music. One of her favorite things to do in her spare time is to go to the beach with her friends - where she almost always dives into the water to collect sand dollars. Beth has three siblings, two sisters and a brother - whom she adores. She has been to a few places around the world but her favorite place is Canada because she loves the snow. One thing Beth loves about Lockerbie College is that the classes are small which means you get the attention you need! A 'fun fact' about Beth is that her favorite movie is "Divergent" because it is an interesting commentary on society.
“Those who criticise our generation, forget who raised it."
Callum Vaughan is 16 years old. His hobbies revolve mostly around sports: Rugby, Tennis, Football, Hockey and Paddle Boarding. He's originally from Gloucester, England but moved to Barbados in September last year! His icon is non other than Steven Gerrard.. [LEGEND..] He really likes Lockerbie College because everyone's schedules are specifically tailored to suit your individual needs - and every class is small!
Raine Wood is a student at Lockerbie College who is an aspiring ballet and ballroom dancer in Barbados. Raine loves lockerbie college because all of the students are beyond nice!
JustinBrookes lives in Barbados and goes to Lockerbie College. He likes Lockerbie College because the teachers are very nice and caring. Justin's favourite hobby is riding bikes and in his spare time he enjoys going to the beach and boogie boarding; he finds it relaxing.
Joyce-Elena Browne is a student at Lockerbie College and has been since she was fifteen years old. Now seventeen, she enjoys playing tennis and making (and selling) various things. She loves Spanish and one day hopes to speak it fluently. She enjoys going to Lockerbie College because they have an unparalleled style of teaching and the classes are small.
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