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 […]
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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 […]
School Iceland Trip 2024
By Sze Wing Ng During the half term, 30 students from Year 10 to 13 went to Iceland with Mr Chappory, Miss Sandu and Ms Hales. It was a 5 day trip and we visited many famous and eye opening destinations. Let me walk through the trip with you. Day 1: We met at Heathrow […]
Who Will Grab Next Year’s Grammy?
By Isabella Gallagher Rattan The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards have arrived, with some expected nominations and others that will shock you. Unsurprisingly, Beyonce dominates the list with a whopping 11 nominations, with other names such as Charli XCX, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish also popping up frequently. The most anticipated categories […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Guide to the Month of Ramadan
By Rayan Warsama & Yara Aburaya Ramadan is a meaningful and holy time of the year for Muslims all around the world. It is not only a month that Muslims enjoy with family and friends, but also a time to appreciate and strengthen one’s relationship with God, and show gratitude for all blessings that have […]
Rediscovering Romance: Exploring Old Disney Love and its Evolution
By Layla Baboli In the magical realm of Disney, love has always been a main theme, captivating audiences for generations. From classic tales of princesses finding their prince charming, to modern stories of love transcending boundaries, Disney films have continually evolved in their depiction of romance. Let’s take a journey through the enchanted past of […]
GCSE Spanish trip to Malaga
By Lara Ward and Lily Young On Wednesday 13th December, students studying Spanish GCSE went on a residential visit to the Spanish city of Malaga. Accompanied by Mr. Alejandro, Ms. Gandi and Ms. Hales, we left St. Augustine’s Priory at 05:15 and arrived at Gatwick at 7:00. We travelled to Malaga airport, arriving at 13:30 […]
What Makes Reggae So Special?
By Rayan Warsama Reggae is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, and has since spread to become a global phenomenon, known for its distinctive sound and cultural impact. Reggae evolved from earlier Jamaican music styles such as ska and rocksteady. It emerged in the late 1960s, with influences from […]