By Aishani Balukumar Research has shown that atrial fibrillation could increase the risk of dementia, through its impact on cardiac function. Atrial fibrillation is an issue which causes the heart’s beat rhythm to be unsteady. It is an arrhythmia, which means irregular heart rhythms. Atrial fibrillation is commonly abbreviated to AFib or AF. Symptoms of […]
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Commemorating the Life of Pope Francis (17th December 1936 – 21st April 2025)
By Orla Leonard Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope, was born on the 17th December 1936 in Buenos Aires, and named Jorge Mario Bergoglio. His parents had moved there from Italy with him and his five siblings, and from a young age he was deeply religious. In 1952 Pope Francis had his first religious […]
St Augustine’s Netball Tour to Paris
By Roisin O’Dwyer On Sunday the 13th of April, sixty-five enthusiastic netball students, assisted by five amazing teachers, from St Augustine’s Priory left for Paris. This was a fantastic school trip opportunity to play at the International Junior Netball Festival open to female teams of all ability levels at under 12, under 14, under 16 […]
What Happens When We Start Chasing Perfect Looks?
By Aneet Kaur From Seoul to Shanghai, and now gaining radical popularity all across the world, cosmetic surgery has become less of a taboo and more of a trend. But when does self-expression cross into self-doubt — and who’s profiting from our insecurities? Inspired by the BBC World Service documentary “Make Me Perfect: Manufacturing Beauty […]
Easter Holidays News Recap
By Isabella Gallagher Rattan Here’s a whirlwind tour of all the headline news over the Easter holidays! Controversy continued to surround Trump’s imposed tariffs, with charges on China’s imports at an all time high. What Trump intends to do is encourage Americans to buy more American-made goods and to collect even more tax money, with […]
Spring Arrivals at St Augustine’s Farm
By Lucia McQuillan-Puccetti As the days grow longer and the school grounds brighten with daffodils, spring has brought a renewed sense of life to St Augustine’s Priory – especially down on the farm. Just a few weeks ago, we were delighted to welcome broadcaster and author Clare Balding, who visited the school farm and met […]
Clare Balding Inspires Students at St Augustine’s Careers Fair
By Lucia McQuillan-Puccetti On Wednesday, 19th March, St Augustine’s hosted the Careers Fair, providing senior school students with the opportunity to explore a diverse range of career paths, including law, engineering, architecture, medicine, journalism and many more. The event allowed students to engage with professionals working in their fields of interest, offering invaluable insights into […]
Opinion – Debating USAID: Elon Musk’s Criticism and the Role of Foreign Aid
By Ruth Johnson Elon musk is attempting to shut down USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, because he believes it is “corrupt and incompetent”. However, this agency provides support to over 120 countries worldwide, ranging from healthcare to education. Established during the Kennedy administration, USAID provides roughly 50 billion dollars a year to […]
What Do Students Really Think About Trump’s First Month in Office?
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 […]
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 […]