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 […]
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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 […]
The Northern lights in the UK
By Sze Wing Ng When the Northern Lights appeared in the UK on May 11th, it came as a surprise to much of the country. They continued to light up the skies across Europe throughout the month of May, reaching as far as Italy and Croatia. Many people may question why we can see the […]
Unmasking London’s Crime Waves
By Natalie Moghadari London, our beautiful city, known for its bustling life, is pervaded by a dark flaw hidden in its shadow: Crime. Crime is unavoidable in any major city; ranging from minor trivial thieveries to serious violent offences, it always seems to be there, regardless of how “safe” a place might be. Recent […]
Year 9 Drama Showcase 2024: A Celebration of Talent and Creativity
By Sumi Nakarmi The Year 9 showcase took place on April 25th, 2024, in the school hall, which was a captivating experience for all. It showcased various talents and skills in the dramatic arts that the Year 9 students could express. The showcase is an annual event run by the drama department and is always […]
The British Public’s Obsession with Royalty
By Antonia Carter Recently, there has been widespread commotion regarding the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and her disappearance from the public eye in addition to King Charles’ announcement of a treatment for an enlarged prostate which revealed an undisclosed form of cancer. After announcing an abdominal surgery on 17th January 2024 in a post […]