Get To Know Ms. Heer!

By Milly Saber It’s time for another teacher interview! On Wednesday 29th January, I interviewed Ms. Heer, the Head of Biology at our school. Read on to find out which song would get Ms. Heer on the dance floor, or who her celebrity crush as a teenager apparently was… “Hi, I’m Ms. Heer, and I’m […]

Get To Know Ms. Thomas!

By Milly Saber It’s time for another (and very long-awaited) teacher interview! This time, I’m interviewing Mrs. Thomas, the newest English teacher to start working here at our school. Read on to find out about Mrs. Thomas’ cat’s crazy antics, or which celebrities she would invite to a dinner party! “I’m Mrs. Thomas, I’m teaching […]

Are your devices keeping you up at night?

By Salma Kamar In our modern, tech-saturated world, it’s very unlikely to find someone who does not sleep with a smartphone or tablet within arm’s reach. Whether it is using the device as an alarm, scrolling through social media before bed, or falling asleep to a podcast, our devices have found their way into our […]

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 […]

Strange World: Exploring Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

By Layla Baboli In the realm of curious medical mysteries, there exists a condition that seems to blur the lines between reality and fantasy known as “Alice in Wonderland Syndrome” (AIWS). For years, scientists have been puzzled by this fascinating brain phenomenon. Let’s dive into the curious rabbit hole of AIWS and unravel its mysteries. […]

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 […]

The Silent Struggle: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and the Harms of Body Shaming

By Layla Baboli In a world increasingly obsessed with appearances, the quiet struggles faced by individuals dealing with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and the impact of body shaming are frequently disregarded. Body dysmorphic disorder, characterised by the thoughts and behaviours related to recognising flaws in physical appearance, affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The […]

Lonely young man with the light. painting illustration By Jorm Sangsorn

Loneliness, the ‘Silent Killer’

By Yara Aburaya What is loneliness? When we feel lonely, it is perceived as an involuntary separation from other people.  A lot of people tend to consider the feeling of loneliness as just another emotion, however feeling lonely can actually have a very harmful impact on us. Some may even refer to loneliness as “a […]

Pets and Mental Health

By Niamh McDermott Many of the students at St Augustine’s own pets. Did you know that they improve your mental and physical health? Cats and dogs are seen as the most common pets to reduce heart rate. When stroking a cat, it is proven that less stress hormones are released and therefore the blood pressure […]

How are People Impacted by ADHD and ADD?

By Layla Baboli Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are two common conditions that can have a significant impact on individuals’ lives. These disorders primarily affect children but can persist into adulthood. This article aims to explore the effects of ADHD and ADD and the challenges faced by individuals who have […]