Poems by the Priory: Lisa Kelly Workshop 

By Esinam Asima  The English Department kindly offered a 5-week poetry workshop led by poet Lisa Kelly.   Lisa is a London-based poet and editor known for her debut collection A Map Towards Fluency (2019). She is also Chair of Magma Poetry magazine and co-editor of What Meets the Eye? The Deaf Perspective.   Lisa has led a previous workshop with the girls ranging from years […]

Why study GCSE Art at St Augustine’s?

By Layla-Rose Hildebrand Every year, millions of students sit GCSE exams in subjects like maths, English, and science — but GCSE Art works differently. When you begin your GCSE courses, it can feel overwhelming, especially with the constant pressure of preparing for intense, condensed exams.  Many students worry: What if I revise for months and […]

Conspiracies: The Truth or Distorted Reflections of Society?

By Roisin O’Dwyer What is a conspiracy theory? According to the BBC, a conspiracy theory is a belief that a secret but influential group, such as a political party, is controlling events behind the scenes. Experts in this field have concluded that conspiracies often reject scientific evidence, are encouraged by prejudice or paranoia, and can […]