By Simar Anand and Mahi Patel On Monday 18th March 2024, the Tier 4 Hockey Finals took place between Kingsdale School and St. Augustine’s Priory, with our U16 team winning gold. This was a really eventful match between the two schools, with Kingsdale travelling all the way from Croydon to play. The U16 team, consisting […]
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Strange World: Exploring Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
By Layla Baboli In the realm of curious medical mysteries, there exists a condition that seems to blur the lines between reality and fantasy known as “Alice in Wonderland Syndrome” (AIWS). For years, scientists have been puzzled by this fascinating brain phenomenon. Let’s dive into the curious rabbit hole of AIWS and unravel its mysteries. […]
A Guide to the Month of Ramadan
By Rayan Warsama & Yara Aburaya Ramadan is a meaningful and holy time of the year for Muslims all around the world. It is not only a month that Muslims enjoy with family and friends, but also a time to appreciate and strengthen one’s relationship with God, and show gratitude for all blessings that have […]
Anti-Social Media: a Trend Or a Movement?
By Gabriella Davies In this day and age, we are fixed to our phones, and yes we are all guilty of this. Within the last five years we have witnessed the rise of TikTok and BeReal and as of the 5th January 2024, Tik Tok has over 1 billion active users, Instagram has 1.4 billion […]
GCSE Spanish trip to Malaga
By Lara Ward and Lily Young On Wednesday 13th December, students studying Spanish GCSE went on a residential visit to the Spanish city of Malaga. Accompanied by Mr. Alejandro, Ms. Gandi and Ms. Hales, we left St. Augustine’s Priory at 05:15 and arrived at Gatwick at 7:00. We travelled to Malaga airport, arriving at 13:30 […]
The Silent Struggle: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and the Harms of Body Shaming
By Layla Baboli In a world increasingly obsessed with appearances, the quiet struggles faced by individuals dealing with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and the impact of body shaming are frequently disregarded. Body dysmorphic disorder, characterised by the thoughts and behaviours related to recognising flaws in physical appearance, affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The […]
Creative writing piece: Equality and Justice
By Ava Rosenthal A little girl asked me once “Who guards equality? People try so hard to be equal yet it has never happened. Not once in history has every person been treated the same. Who guards the fortress which traps equality? Who built the wall that divides us?” I was very startled by this […]
Priory 6 Spot Hancock and Interview Huq in Parliament
By Gina Virdee On the 17th January 2024, A-Level Politics, History and Sociology students, Miss Balani and Mr Murphy visited Parliament for a tour and a workshop, to witness the everyday procedures that take place at the centre of British democracy and politics. We first visited Westminster Hall, where former monarchs, such as Queen Elizabeth […]
The Teenage Sleep Deprivation Epidemic: A Growing Concern
By Zoe Tsokou In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged among teenagers – sleep deprivation. This growing epidemic has raised alarms among parents, educators and healthcare professionals alike, as it poses significant risks to the overall well-being and academic performance of young individuals. There are many contributing factors to this, whether it be academic […]
Post Office Scandal Provokes Public Outcry
By Olivia Henry At the turn of the 21st century, the Post Office committed what is regarded by many as ‘the greatest miscarriage of justice in British history’ when it accused its employees of stealing money from various branches and forced them to pay this money back, despite knowing they were innocent. As a result […]