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Some teachers argue that cellphones distract students during class, making it challenging for students to learn. According to English Teacher Christopher Moore, following the English department cellphone policy of placing phones elsewhere allowed for deeper learning.
Students, teachers consider phone usage in class
Head of School Matthew Horvat, Interim High School Principal Jack Phillips, Board of Trustees Chair Erin Roth and Lord Mayor of Westminster Robert Rigby present the Class of 2024 at the graduation ceremony June 8. Phillips said the Class of 2024 learned to harness each student’s unique differences into a unified asset. “The idea that they didn’t have school spirit started to change pretty quickly towards the end,” Phillips said. “Rather than seeing that as a deficit, they began to see their strengths and see that they really have a lot to offer.”
Class of 2024 graduates at Central Hall Westminster
Zoe Weiler (’24) presents her workshop titled “The Choice of Being Human: The Future of Manipulating Genetics” June 5. Weiler said she selected the information to include in her workshop on the basis of what would be most “appealing and interesting” to the student body.
Students participate in Human Rights Symposium
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Students at Columbia University protest the current violence in Gaza, demanding an end to the conflict. The demonstrations drew significant attention to the ongoing crisis. Photo courtesy of John Towfighi.
Solidarity encampments take over college campuses
The schools finances have suffered following the high U.K. inflation rate, COVID-19 pandemic, HM Revenue penalties and more. This article was originally published in The Standards March 2024 issue.
Following the Funds: An inside look into the High School’s finances
VIDEO Q&A: Leaving teachers commemorate memorable moments
VIDEO Q&A: Leaving teachers commemorate memorable moments
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Reporters Leila Meilman and Inez Stephenson recap the week of April 29. Students and faculty discuss a recent assembly, university exploration night, London mayor elections and a track meet.
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Reporters Isabella Gibson and Inez Stephenson recap the week of May 27. Students and faculty discuss the teacher’s spotlight assembly, the advanced acting play and bangers week.
Tara Behbehhani, Raj Chamria, Isabella Gibson, Ailish Hermann, Rina Kobayashi and Inez Stephenson
June 4, 2024
Tara Behbehhani, Raj Chamria, Isabella Gibson, Ailish Hermann, Rina Kobayashi and Inez Stephenson
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Raj Chamria, Reporter
Raj Chamria ('27) is a Reporter for The Standard in Journalistic Writing.
Isabella Gibson, Media Team
Isabella Gibson ('26) is a member of the Media Team of The Standard in Advanced Journalism.
Rina Kobayashi, Media Team
Rina Kobayashi ('26) is a member of the Media Team of The Standard in Advanced Journalism.  
Inez Stephenson, Media Team
Inez Stephenson ('26) is a member of the Media Team of The Standard in Advanced Journalism.

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