School Magazines

Introduction

The school magazine is no more a new thing to us. Now-a-days many schools have magazines of their own. Formerly, very few schools had such magazines.

How the Magazine is conducted

A school magazine is conducted by the teachers and the students. In many schools a senior teacher is the editor and a student of the top class is the assistant editor. In many schools, the students are editors, but they are advised in all matters by a senior teacher. The articles for the magazine are written by both the teachers and the students. The students send their articles to the editor. But each and every article is not published. The articles are selected by the editor and the assistant editor. They are corrected and then published in the magazine.

School and monthly magazines

The school magazine is not like an ordinary monthly magazine. The school magazine is meant only for the students of the particular school. Generally the boys have to pay a magazine fee. Each of them gets a copy of the magazine. It is generally published once or twice a year.

Usefulness

School magazines are useful in many ways. Many of the students do not read books other than their textbooks. Their knowledge cannot increase if they do not read out-books. If we are to write an article for the magazine, we must necessarily read many new books. Thus it widens our knowledge. A student's mind is filled with joy and pride when he sees that his article has appeared in print and it encourages him to write more articles for the magazine. If a fellow-student writes an article for the school magazine, others may be inspired to follow his example. If the students practice writing for the school magazine, their style of writing will be much improved. In this way, many of them may be good writers in future. Thus the school magazine helps us in developing our power of writing. It increases our power of thinking also. Student editors get a training about how to perform responsible duties. Thus it is a useful thing for us. Every school should, therefore, have a magazine of its own.

Importance of school magazines

School and college magazines are useful in many ways. They have a great educative value. They encourage students to think and write. So they develop their writing skills and talent. These magazines are a means of bringing the ex-students and all the membe
IN SCHOOLS and colleges, students are taught to read books and to acquire knowledge from the works of great authors. But mere reading of books is not sufficient for education. So the students are also taught how to write and express their own ideas in a good form and in different languages. With this aim in view school and college magazines are published. They contain a collection of articles, poems, stories and plays. They are written mainly by the students and sometimes by teachers and past pupils. In fact, young talent finds its first exposure through this medium. Magazines are generally published annually.
For the management of the school and college magazine, an Editorial Board is formed comprising some teachers and students. The editor is very often a senior member of the school/college. He/she is assisted by good and intelligent students of the higher classes. The students send their articles to the editor or any member of the editorial board. Then a selection is made and the best articles are published in the magazine with necessary addition and changes.
Besides literary and scientific articles, the school and college magazines contain information of the work done by students in different spheres. The magazine records the achievements of students and congratulates them for their hard work. They also contain information regarding the games and sports organised by the school/college. Sometimes, group photographs of the students and the staff are published. Thus, the school and college magazines highlight important activities of the school/college.
School and college magazines are useful in many ways. They have a great educative value. They encourage the students to think and write. So they develop their writing skills and talent. They also develop their power of thinking and strengthen their imagination. In this way the general knowledge of the students increases and they acquire the habit of reading and writing. School and college magazines also teach the students the value of co-operation and encourage healthy competition. They are a source of self-help and self-confidence for students.
Students find real joy when they see their names published in the school and college magazines, respectively. Besides, school and college magazines are interesting for the ex-students of the school. They read articles and their memory of the past days becomes fresh again. These magazines are a means of bringing the ex-students and all the members of the school in touch with one another.

What should be included in school magazines

The school magazine has become a popular way for students to be involved in their school communities, for them to make a contribution to the school and for them to show off their talents. If you are considering starting a school magazine, you may be wondering what should be included in each issue. Here are some tips on what should be included in a school magazine so that it will capture the interest of fellow students.
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Throughout the school year there will be different events that can be reported on in the school magazine that will be of interest to fellow students, new students or teachers, funding and developments at the school, an award that a talent student has received or a contribution that the school is making in the local community are all news features that are worth writing about. This will keep other updated with current events and let them know about what is going on in their school and how this may affect their lives.
Events
Any upcoming events at the school can be written about. These may be fund raising events, the school prom, discos, summer fêtes or competitions. This will let students know about the different opportunities that are available to them and ensure that they can get hold of tickets if need be.
Topical articles
There are plenty of events and issues arising in the wider world beyond your school that young people will be interested in. Choose topics that are relevant to their lives, such as education, technology, sport or youth politics. Feature articles about these types of subjects looking at it from a number of different viewpoints so that you have a balanced argument in your article. Perhaps interview some fellow students about their views on the topic or start a debate. It is these sort of articles that will inspire fellow students to write in to the magazine with their views on what you have reported.
Fun activities
Many students will expect more from a magazine than simple articles to read. They will want to be able to engage physically with the magazine. Fun puzzles and activities will cater for those with an interest in this type of activity and broaden your readership beyond those students who actively participate in school events and include students with other types of interests.
Competitions
Similarly, you are likely to capture the interest of a wider group of students if you include competitions in your magazines. The prizes don't have to be great, perhaps vouchers for a local fashion outlet or tickets to the cinema. The nature of the competition can be dependent upon the age of the students who are your target audience for the magazine. However, it will contribute to people wanting to read the magazine if you include something that benefits the reader.
Include images
Whether you use graphics or photographs in your magazine, a splash of color will make the magazine far more appealing to the reader. It will catch their eye, inspiring them to grab a copy, and will make each of the features seem more interesting than a page of dull, black and white writing.
A school magazine can be a great way for students to show off their talents and to create a sense of community in their school There are lots of different types of features that can be included in a magazine, but some of the best include topical articles, news and events, puzzles and competitions