By Aneet Kaur Donald Trump has always been a figure of debate, and his return to the presidency has sparked even more discussion. To get a sense of what students think about him, I conducted a poll at our school and received 56 responses. The results? Most students had strong opinions — many critical, but […]
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Trump and Zelensky’s Tense White House Meeting Ends Without Agreement
By Salma Kamar On 28 February 2025, US president Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky met at the White House to discuss US support for Ukraine and a proposed agreement on mineral resources. However, the meeting ended without any formal agreements, and the discussions were marked by interruptions and disagreements. Since the beginning of the Russian […]
How Has Modern Society Developed Our Individual Personalities?
By Orla Leonard Over the years our society has changed so much with every year something new coming in. “Out with the old in with the new” as they say. Whether it’s new fashion trends, more advanced technology or new social media platforms, our society is ever changing. Fashion First of all, fashion is a […]
Gene Therapy for Children who are Born Blind
By Natania Arora Doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital were the first to cure blindness in children born with leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) through gene therapy. LCA is caused by a defect in the AIPL1 gene. This condition causes a large loss of vision at birth, and affects around 2 out of every 100,000 babies […]
Trump’s Tariffs: Protecting America or Sparking a Trade Crisis?
By Antonia Carter Recently there has been a lot of media buzz regarding Donald Trump and the tariffs he plans to impose on all goods imported to the USA. This is part of President Trump’s plan to make America great again (MAGA). On February 1st 2025 President Donald Trump signed executive orders imposing tariffs on […]
Fashion’s Future Shines at Paris 2025
By Roisin O’Dwyer A key quote from Naomi Campbell is, ‘Fashion is not just about clothes: it’s about self-expression and storytelling.’ Many people in today’s society view it as just clothes and shoes, but this quote conveys it as an art, an escape from reality where people can be perceived as who they aspire to […]
Armand Duplantis breaking his 11th World Record for Pole Vaulting
By Mary Dai On the 28th of February, Armand Duplantis broke his own world record – the world record for the men’s pole vault at his first attempt with a 6.27m (20 ft 7 in) at the All Star Perche event in France. Duplantis’ previous record was set back in August in Poland, with a […]
The NHS and Its Costs
By Aishani Balakumar The costs of the NHS have consistently risen over the past decade due to the ageing UK population and the increasing demand for various medicines and treatments. To this day, many people in the UK struggle to afford medicines, treatments, and NHS appointments due to the high costs charged by the NHS. […]
Were You Born in the Wrong Decade? A Journey Through the UK’s Most Defining Eras
By Esinam Asima The question of which decade you were born in can spark debates, nostalgia, and even a touch of regret. Were you lucky enough to witness the golden years of the 1960s or the technological boom of the 1990s? Or were you born during a time of social upheaval or global crises? Let’s […]
St Augustine’s Year 8 Students and Musicians Explore Paris
By Lucia McQuillan-Puccetti On Wednesday 29th January Year 8 students, alongside our music group, set off for an exciting adventure in Paris. After arriving on the Eurostar, they were warmly welcomed by their penpals at Sainte Marie de Neuilly, the sister school of St Augustine’s. The students spent the afternoon getting to know their penpals […]