Introducing FLIC, our student-led magazine

Today we are celebrating the publication of the first issue of Farlington School’s student-led magazine, FLIC, with Year 13 pupil and Senior Prefect Alexandra Golubtsova at the helm!

Yesterday morning, Farlington students, parents and staff enjoyed a pre-Christmas treat, in the form of an all-new school magazine, FLIC (Farlington Life in Colour). 

This stylish publication, filled with tales of Farlington School life, behind-the-scenes news, student interviews and fun facts about teachers, would not look out of place amongst the glossy magazines that line the shelves of newsagents up and down the country - and FLIC is largely down to one student.

Sixth Former Alexandra, who is from Russia and has been a full boarder at Farlington School since 2015, came up with the idea for FLIC back in September. "Nowadays fewer and fewer young people appreciate slow and mindful reading, and instead scroll endlessly through digital forms of media,” she says. “That’s why I wanted to create a printed magazine that was made ‘by students, for students’.”

Taking time out from her A-Level studies to gather a team of budding journalists, writers and photographers from amongst her fellow students, Editor-in-Chief Alexandra set about making her dream happen. “FLIC brought together pupils of different ages and year groups, promoting our strong Farlington community,” she says. “Everyone could contribute towards the magazine with their own skillset, too, so they were able to express their individuality.”

Within a few short months, FLIC was born, and the first issue has been so well received - by parents and students alike - that it is now set to be a termly publication. “The most thrilling feeling was seeing the physical copies for the first time,” remembers Alexandra, who is already working on the next issue. “I am so proud of the whole FLIC team, and I hope that this project has inspired others and created a legacy for future Farlington students.”