Welcome to our first issue for the new academic year. 

Crossword Solutions:

Across: 1 & 4 Sheepdog; 6 Sky; 7 Santa; 8 Kite; 9 Lima; 12 Niger; 14 Day; 16 App; 17 Spain.

Down: 1 SOS; 2 Egypt; 3 Pisa; 4 Dan; 5 Ghana; 8 Kenya; 10 India; 11 Arms; 13 Gap; 15 Yen.