By Natania Arora The UK carried out its first successful double lung transplant using the ‘lungs in a box’ technology. In the past, organs that were removed to be transplanted were viable for around five to ten hours, however, now the ‘lungs in a box’ technology could significantly increase the efficiency and the rate of […]
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Festive Highlights at St Augustine’s Priory
By Lucia McQuillan-Puccetti Christmas Fair These last couple of weeks have been filled with joy and anticipation as we all look forward to the Christmas holidays. On Friday 6th December the school hosted the Christmas fair, with a variety of different activities and stalls – from craft making and face painting, to waffle stalls, a […]
Maths, Magic and Juggling
By Natalie Hartley Do you know how maths can be used to invent new juggling tricks or why a single game called Nim is the best and simplest way to study game theory? On the fifth of December, Year 12 Mathematics students visited the Maths in Action event, where these questions were answered. Six talks […]
Art: A Timeless Expression of Humanity
By Layla Baboli Art has always served as a fundamental means for people to express themselves and convey their perspectives throughout history. From the ancient cave paintings found in Lascaux, France, to the intricate sculptures of ancient Greece, art functions as a universal language that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries. These early artworks often encapsulated […]
Road Safety Week
By Layla Baboli Last week, schools across Ealing borough came together to take part in Road Safety Week, a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers on UK roads. Each year, over 1,700 people lose their lives in road accidents, with five fatalities occurring every day. An additional 80 people are injured daily, […]
“Humanity Will Pay the Price” Exclaims UN Chief, Antonio Guterres as COP29 Draws to an End
By Shriya Patel COP29 is the 29th Conference of the Parties, which has been hosted by Azerbaijan (a Central Asian country between Iran and Russia). Around 40,000 representatives from all UN members and EU arrived in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, for a two-week conference. A recent UN report cautioned that, if current practices continue, the world […]
New Zealand Protest Against Treaty Bill
By Layla Baboli In one of the largest protests in the nation’s history, over 40,000 people gathered outside New Zealand’s Parliament on Tuesday 12th November. The demonstration marked the culmination of a nine-day hīkoi (a peaceful march) opposing the Treaty Principles Bill. The Treaty Principles Bill, introduced by Member of Parliament David Seymour of the […]
Jake Paul Beats Mike Tyson in a Fight That Left Fans Shaking Their Heads
By Shanay Nijjar On Friday 15th November, Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a closely watched boxing match in the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Millions around the world tuned into the fight. The mega event was streamed live on Netflix, highlighting the massive global appeal. The event marked a milestone for Netflix as it […]
One Hundred Thousand Billion Poems, Sestinas and Cycloid Arches
By Isabella Gallagher Rattan Have you ever wondered how one hundred thousand billion poems can fit in a book with 10 pages, how the cycloid arch connects to Moby Dick, or how a Germain prime number finds itself in a poem? Year 12 A Level maths students heard all about this on our trip to […]
New Drug Offers Hope In Fight Against Alzheimer’s
By Sumatee Nakarmi People suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder that causes memory loss and cognitive difficulties, are finding hope thanks to a new medication called Donanemab (also marketed as Kisunla). Donanemab was authorised on 23rd October 2024, by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Scientists have discovered that this medication can […]