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The Office for Standards in Education rated the school “Outstanding” after their inspection Nov. 14-16. Community members reflected on the process of implementing changes since the “Requires Improvement” rating the school received in December 2021.

School leadership, students reflect on road to Ofsted “Outstanding” rating

Rudi Chamria, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online January 19, 2024

For Board of Trustees Chair Erin Roth, no word better describes her reaction than “speechless” after receiving the report that the school had now been rated “Outstanding” by the Office for Standards...

Assistant Principal Natalie Maisey will take the place of Interim HS Principal Jack Phillips in July. Her arrival will mark the third academic year in which the High School has had different principals.

Natalie Maisey announced as Interim HS principal for upcoming school year

Rahil Punshi, News Editor: Online January 18, 2024

Assistant Principal Natalie Maisey has been announced as the Interim High School Principal for the upcoming school year, according to Head of School Matthew Horvat. Maisey is set to begin her role in July,...

Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy answers questions from reporters following a rally in Ames, Iowa Jan. 14. He announced he would drop his presidential bid and endorse former President Donald Trump after placing fourth at the Iowa caucus Jan. 15.

Ramaswamy drops presidential bid after placing fourth at Iowa caucus

Clara Martinez, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2024

Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy dropped his presidential bid after he earned less than 8% of the Iowa caucus vote. He also announced he would endorse Trump’s campaign to continue the “America...

An ambulance waits outside the private St. John & St. Elizabeth Hospital Jan. 10. Junior doctors at the National Health Service were among groups who recently planned strikes over wages, according to The Guardian.

Community reacts to recent strike action

Sophia Bassi and Oskar Doepke January 15, 2024

Junior doctors working for the National Health Service went on strike Jan. 3-9, causing the cancellation of 113,779 appointments, according to The Guardian. Junior doctors make up approximately half of...

Students discuss an assignment in class Jan. 12. Following an inspection in which they visited classes Nov. 14-16, the Office for Standards in Education rated the school an “Outstanding”.

Ofsted rates school “Outstanding” following previous rating of “Requires Improvement”

Sophia Bateman, Lead Features Editor January 12, 2024

Board of Trustees Chair Erin Roth announced in an email Jan. 9 that the Office for Standards in Education rated the school as “Outstanding” in a recent report created after their inspection Nov. 14-16....

Avi Sarma (’25) and Lucas Tchelikidi (’24) discuss subjects they have tutored Nov. 30. The tutors shared advice and recommendations with each other to improve their teaching skills.

Peer Tutoring Center leaders reflect on program’s benefits, challenges

Maya Janssens, Reporter January 11, 2024

For Peer Tutoring Center Co-President Avi Sarma (’25), his early experiences in the High School were characterized by struggles to manage increasingly challenging classes. After he sought academic support...

Catering Staff Member Stephanie Gah shelves fresh yogurt parfaits in the school cafeteria. Each morning, Gah prepares parfaits in addition to other breakfast foods to ensure variety for the students.

Catering Staff Member Stephanie Gah reflects on upbringing, experiences with school community

Eve Phillips and Alexandra Theofilopoulou January 8, 2024

Born and raised in Ivory Coast, Catering Staff Member Stephanie Gah spoke French for almost all of her childhood but packed her bags to move to London when she was 19 years old. In a foreign environment,...

The field hockey team celebrates after their ISST victory in The Hague Nov. 11. The British School of the Netherlands hosted the tournament where the team played four matches before taking home the trophy.

Field hockey secures ISST title for first time in over 35 years

Rudi Chamria, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Online December 15, 2023

“We've had whole seasons where field hockey didn’t score a single goal. Literally. That's happened for multiple years in a row.” Director of Athletics John Farmer said the reality of field hockey’s...

Social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook are the primary causes of the increase in fast fashion. According to the United Nations, the fashion industry produces over 10% of global carbon emissions, making it a significant contributor to the climate change crisis.

Social media trends exacerbate consequences of fast fashion

Ayla Rafiq, Reporter December 13, 2023

In the summer of 2019, I solely wore baggy t-shirts and short denim shorts, fitting into the trends that were popular on TikTok. In 2020, I wore patchwork jeans, then biker shorts in 2021, followed by...

The final weeks of the National Football League regular season begin to shed light on potential competitors in the upcoming NFL playoffs. Reporter Benjamin Mills-Knutsen and Culture Editor: Online Jaden Gardiola discussed these developments as the regular season comes to an end.

PODCAST Ongoing NFL playoff race sparks discussion

Jaden Gardiola and Benjamin Mills Knutsen December 13, 2023

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