Spotlight 25-26

WEEK B

This week some of the school will be going out for a Lunar New Year celebration. The Lunar New Year occurred on February 17, 2026 is the Year of the Horse . Specifically, it is the year of the Fire Horse, which is associated with high energy, passion, independence, and swift action. The Year of the Horse is considered a favorable time to pursue new ventures, take risks, and travel. Following that theme, here are some books to get you galloping into the energy of the new year:

The First 20 Hours by Josh Kaufman is exactly what it appears on the cover - a way to revolutionise your learning and knowledge in a fast-paced, accessible way. A must-read! Entrepreneurship: A Very Short introduction answers all your questions on what entrepreneurship is and how entrepreneurs think and learn. In The Art of the Impossible Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of elite performers - athletes, artists, scientists, CEO’s and more, and lays out a blueprint for extreme performance improvement! Generation Next (fiction) follows a group of friends, who create a social media platform that takes off! Suddenly thrust into fame, everything is both awesome and terrifying.

Previous years of the Horse include 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, and 1930; if you were born in one of those years, you are a horse in the lunar zodiac. The other animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

Key Aspects of the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse: Significance: The horse symbolizes freedom, movement, energy, and success. It is considered a lucky year for progress and ambitious pursuits. Fire Element: The Fire element, which appears every 60 years for the horse, is thought to magnify the horse's traits, leading to a more dynamic, action-oriented, and sometimes impulsive year Cultural Significance: In Chinese culture, the horse is a noble creature, often representing strength, speed, and intelligence. People Born in a Horse Year: Individuals born in 2026 (or other Horse years) are often seen as energetic, independent, and confident, though they may need to learn patience.

Information adapted from: Google LLC. (2024). Year of the Horse [AI Overview]. Google. https://www.google.com/

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