By Lucia McQuillan-Puccetti Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were the two American astronauts expected to spend roughly eight days on the ISS (International Space Station) in June. Due to technical issues on the Boeing Starliner’s first flight, they have had to remain in space longer than anticipated. They have already spent more than two months […]
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Coldplay Tickets – a Modern Odyssey?
By Isabella Gallagher Rattan Didn’t get Coldplay tickets? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, as thousands of people lost out on the so-called ‘Ticketmaster War’ to get tickets to the internationally famous band. Tickets sold out in record time last Friday and Thursday, with fans reporting that pre-sale was sold out in just 20 minutes. Whilst […]
Trump V Harris – Debating or Bickering?
By Isabella Gallagher-Rattan Last night, thousands tuned into the highly-anticipated presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the presidential candidates for the 2024 elections in the USA. But who emerged triumphant and won? That answer depends on who you ask, with Trump’s administration claiming he defeated his opponent, but Harris’ administration claiming she won. […]
St Michael’s Win Fourth Consecutive Sports Day
By Olivia Henry On Monday 24th June 2024, students across the Senior School participated in our annual Sports Day, one of the highlights of the school calendar. Taking place at Perivale athletics track, the day was relished by students of all age groups as they earned points for their houses in a bid to win […]
Dyslexia: A Closer Look at its Impact
By Layla Baboli Dyslexia is a condition that is often misunderstood, which affects individuals regardless of their intelligence. This article will investigate the effects of dyslexia on mental health and explore its advantages and disadvantages. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which prevents individuals from recognizing phonemes which causes a misunderstanding of how sounds and letters […]
St Augustine’s Priory: Growth Throughout the Years
By Hannah Jalal Promising, prestigious and propitious. Our school has led students towards a brighter future for centuries, dating back to the 1600s. Originally located in Paris, St Augustine’s Priory made an effort to nurture students at the original school centre during the 17th century, empowering young women to live to their full potential. In […]
Top 5 Ideas for a Memorable Summer Holiday
By Esinam Asima The countdown to summer holiday begins! As some may say, ‘Summer is a state of mind’ and after a long year, I am sure we are all ready to sit back, relax and enjoy the well-deserved summer break. According to a survey I conducted, around 83.3% of people in our school go […]
Confronting Racism: How can schools make a difference?
By Sophie Pallister Racism profoundly impacts the lives of students in the educational system, affecting their mental wellbeing as well as their academic performance. Racial discrimination in schools can range from name calling or bullying to full blown planned racial attacks on specific students. As a community, it should be an absolute priority to confront […]
Captured in Poetry
By Layla Baboli One may read a poem because it sounds beautiful and poetic but one may not understand its reason, but words and phrases must have caught their attention if they chose to read a poem in particular. GCSE students, of course, analyse poems that have been written because they were told to do […]