By Ava Rosenthal Right now, we are living in a golden age of science, with technology rapidly advancing, astonishing innovations in medicine such as gene editing, and breakthroughs in quantum mechanics and cosmology. The recent Artemis II aims to send humans farther from Earth than they have travelled in decades. However, the scientists who further […]
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A Legendary Centenary for a National Treasure: David Attenborough Turns 100
By Chloe Simone On the 8th of May 5,000 people gathered in the Royal Albert Hall to give Sir David Attenborough a thunderous standing ovation as they celebrated his one hundredth birthday. He himself mentioned that he had hoped to celebrate quietly, but admitted he was completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love. Sir David […]
Farm Life at St Augustine’s
By Selina Naik Our school farm is an exciting part of school life, constantly changing with the arrival of new animals. Students can care for animals and plants in a hands-on way, allowing them to connect with nature in a calm and supportive environment. Recently, the farm has been full of excitement with the arrival of several […]
Gyaru: The Rise and Fall of an Alternative Japanese Movement
By Kayla Nwaki Right now, gyaru, a Japanese fashion subculture, is known as a flashy, boisterous fashion trend with striking makeup and outfits. As of 2026, it has had a resurgence in popularity in Japan, and there is so much to learn about yaru and its history. Emerging in the 1970s, gyaru was a trendy […]
Book of the Week: ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ by C.S. Lewis
By Deidre Liebman A surprising fact about the famous children’s novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is that it is part of a series titled The Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis. Netflix is launching the first film adaptation to include all seven books in the series. A version of The Magician’s Nephew, starring […]
Artemis II Mission Opens a New Chapter of Space Exploration
By Hana Nakatani On April 1st, the Artemis II mission was launched after more than half a century of technological development. Four NASA astronauts departed from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Orion capsule. I travelled to Houston to witness this historic moment. At the Johnson Space Center, the atmosphere felt like a […]
Project Hail Mary Becomes Biggest Film Debut of 2026
By Harriet Wood This article contains minor spoilers. Since its release on 20 March, Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Ryan Gosling, has grossed over $517.8 million, making it the biggest debut of the year so far. The film has received thousands of positive reviews from critics, with one […]
The Secret Garden vs Little House on the Prairie
By Deirdre Liebman With the winter finally over, and spring just around the corner, it is the perfect time to explore two classic children’s novels in which nature features prominently, ‘The Secret Garden’ and ‘Little House on the Prairie’. ‘The Secret Garden’, which was published in 1911, is written by and loosely based on the […]
By-Election Results Reflect Rising Green Party Support
By Harriet Wood A by-election happens when an MP’s seat in the House of Commons is opened for any reason between general elections. Spencer is the first ever Green Party candidate to win a by-election, and won by a significant margin (40.7% of the vote). In contrast, during the 2023 Somerton and Frome by-election, the […]
St Patrick’s Day: 5 Myths Debunked
by Maria Boyle St Patrick’s Day is on the 17th of March, the traditional date of his death. Here are 5 common misconceptions about him that you probably believe… debunked! His real name was St Patrick. MYTH! He was originally called Maewyn Succat, a name chosen by his parents, but when converting the Irish pagans, […]