By Antonia Carter Recently, there has been widespread commotion regarding the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and her disappearance from the public eye in addition to King Charles’ announcement of a treatment for an enlarged prostate which revealed an undisclosed form of cancer. After announcing an abdominal surgery on 17th January 2024 in a post […]
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XL bullies : Gentle Giants or Dangerous Dogs?
By Shanay Nijjar Discussion over the dangers that the American XL bully dogs pose to society is a topic that has received an increased amount of attention in the past year. Not only is this a topic amongst dog owners and charity organisations, but a serious concern regarding both the police and the government. XL […]
MET Gala Criticised Amidst International Conflicts
By Olivia Henry Every year on the first Monday of May, celebrities, designers and the most powerful individuals in the fashion industry convene at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to raise funds for the MET Costume Institute when the notorious MET Gala is hosted. Described by fashion journalist Andre Leon Tally as “The Super Bowl […]
The Evolution of Journalism in the Past Decade
By Layla Baboli In the past decade, journalism has encountered a remarkable transformation, brought about by advancements in technology. From the rise of social media to the challenges posed by fake news, the methods of news reporting have evolved considerably, reshaping the way information is gathered and consumed. One of the most significant shifts in […]
U16 Hockey Team Crowned London Champions
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 […]
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 […]
The Great Debate: Audiobooks vs Hardback Books
By Esinam Asima To read or not to read that is the question… According to a YouGov survey, the mean number of books read for pleasure by adults in the UK is around 10 each year. Reading a book can be done at different paces, can be of different genres, and can cover various thought-provoking topics […]
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 […]