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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
XL bullies : Gentle Giants or Dangerous Dogs?
By Shanay Nijjar Discussion over the dangers that the American XL bully dogs pose to society is a topic that has received an increased amount of attention in the past year. Not only is this a topic amongst dog owners and charity organisations, but a serious concern regarding both the police and the government. XL […]
MET Gala Criticised Amidst International Conflicts
By Olivia Henry Every year on the first Monday of May, celebrities, designers and the most powerful individuals in the fashion industry convene at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to raise funds for the MET Costume Institute when the notorious MET Gala is hosted. Described by fashion journalist Andre Leon Tally as “The Super Bowl […]
The Evolution of Journalism in the Past Decade
By Layla Baboli In the past decade, journalism has encountered a remarkable transformation, brought about by advancements in technology. From the rise of social media to the challenges posed by fake news, the methods of news reporting have evolved considerably, reshaping the way information is gathered and consumed. One of the most significant shifts in […]
Anti-Social Media: a Trend Or a Movement?
By Gabriella Davies In this day and age, we are fixed to our phones, and yes we are all guilty of this. Within the last five years we have witnessed the rise of TikTok and BeReal and as of the 5th January 2024, Tik Tok has over 1 billion active users, Instagram has 1.4 billion […]