The festive season is well and truly over and a new year has just begun. Gone are the days of the plethora of Christmas movies, mince pies and the brutal war between neighbours - involving LED lights, Christmas trees and heart-stopping electricity bills.

A new year often marks a time for change for many people, and for many students, exams are only a few months away. Have you not been as productive as you would've liked? Well 2017 is the year for just that! I personally have a few exams coming up and the new year has helped to motivate me to achieve my goals.

Happy new year everyone!

Zara Roberts, City and Islington Sixth form College