Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Mrs Warren’s Profession: A review- Cerys Buchanan St. Michael's

  27-11-2022 23:30
  
  Written by George Bernard Shaw, Caroline and Rose Quentin delivered an enjoyable performance of Mrs Warren’s Profession; a progressive thinking play which, considering Bernard Shaw wrote it in the 19th century, created a forward-thinking, independent daughter who directly challenges her mothers and society’s expectations of her.
  
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• Annual Wallington Charity Yard Sale for Christmas

  27-11-2022 23:12
  
  I remember vividly: travelling to school in the frigid British Winter; darkness still looming in the skies despite it being nearly 8 AM already; frost (and occasionally snow) sprawling across the brick house walls. As I would walk through Mollison Drive amidst the dark, I would come across a house that had lights embroidered all over it, not a speck left unbeautified. This colourful sensation brightened up the street, thawing away the frost that clawed our faces, with that fuzzy ‘Christmas
  
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• A Riverside Action Day-Hannah Ison Surbiton High School

  27-11-2022 23:04
  
  It was perhaps one of the last sunny days of the year. Bathed in sunlight, armed with shovels and spades, on the 12th November a group of cheery volunteers headed down to a patch of overgrown land alongside the Thames.
  
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• Childline: A Life Saver at Christmas. Finn Watney St Johns Leatherhead

  27-11-2022 22:35
  
  Today, I had the pleasure of conducting an interview with one of Childline’s committed call receivers. Childine was founded in 1986 and today they receive a call from a young person in the UK every twenty-five seconds. In our conversation we focused mostly on how Childline helps young people through the holiday season and how important it can be as a source of support and advice.
  
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• Is Christmas landing earlier each year?

  27-11-2022 22:29
  
  It’s not even December yet, why does it feel like Christmas is already here? Is everyone equally in this deception? Why has it rushed?
  
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• Has The Walking Dead finished forever? - Abi Harvey, Rosebery School

  27-11-2022 22:24
  
  After 12 eventful years, The Walking Dead has finally come to an end with its final episode titled ‘Rest in peace '. Ninety-actioned-filled minutes of television, paired with a rollercoaster of emotions made for a satisfying ending for some while others felt disappointed. The remainder of this article will contain spoilers from the finale.
  
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• Remembrance parade, war fallen, Monty Seager, Hampton School

  27-11-2022 22:00
  
  On the weekend after Remembrance Day,11th of November, the villages of Wraysbury and Horton combined for another annual Remembrance Day service. 
  
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• Rowing: The Effect on Mental Health- Keva Bush, Surbiton High School

  27-11-2022 21:53
  
  Is there a point where the competitive environment rowing fosters becomes detrimental to athletes health?
  
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• Lights turn on at Winter Family Festival by Daisy Moffat, Rosebery

  27-11-2022 21:43
  
  As the festive season draws nearer, many towns and cities have been getting ready and decorating their town centres accordingly, Epsom included.
  
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• New Exhibition Reveals Hidden Gem, the National Archives

  27-11-2022 20:50
  
  As the National Archives uncover 700 years of criminal history with its new exhibition Treason: People, Power & Plot, the Archives’ nature as the hidden gem at the heart of history education comes out of the dark.
  
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• Lucy Rossen - Notre Dame School

  27-11-2022 20:21
  
  On Friday 25th November I went to Notre Dame School’s musical and just on Friday, 200 people were in the audience, which means many more saw the play overall. This musical was an adaptation from the movie High School Musical which was originally directed by Kenny Ortega. This musical was performed to the lower school on Thursday 24th and to everyone else on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th. In this musical Mrs Graham directed all of the actors ranging from year 9, year 10 and s
  
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• Zero Covid Policy Protests in China

  27-11-2022 20:19
  
  On the 24th November 2022, there was a fire in Urumqi, Xinjiang, which killed 10 people. This has sparked protests in China against the Zero Covid tolerance policies. This was because the fire engine could not get to the people’s house in time due to the lockdown in the area, as covid cases have risen there. These protests have been very dramatic, leading to clashes between the police and protesters. One such protest happened over the weekend, with hundreds of protesters clashing with the
  
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• More train strikes set to continue in the run-up to Christmas

  27-11-2022 19:45
  
  The RMT have announced yet another series of strikes in the months of December and January.
  
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• Bright Lights and Christmas Delight, By Vivi Douglas - The Weald

  27-11-2022 19:23
  
  Bright lights and Christmas delight at Cranleigh’s annual Christmas Light Switch-On during the evening of the 19th of November. A much beloved tradition in Cranleigh that was back again after having to be halted in autumn 2020 due to covid restrictions. Held in Fountain Square right by the local pub ‘The Onslow’ which was serving mulled wine to eager customers as they awaited the switch on. Christmas carols were sung and a range of performances were held. The large christmas tr
  
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• "Bones and All" Premiere - Alex Green, Heathside School

  27-11-2022 19:09
  
  Call Me By Your Name, actor-director duo Timothée Chalamet and Luca Guadagnino’s eloquent, Italy-set 2017 romantic drama, debuted at London Film Festival in October 2017. Five years later, I’m at London Film Festival attending the UK premiere of their new film, Bones and All, cowering as an elderly woman next to me screams at a girl’s finger being chomped off on screen. It’s a mammoth jump in tone, and I absolutely love it.
  
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• "Bones and All" Premiere │ Alex Green, Heathside School

  27-11-2022 19:09
  
  Call Me By Your Name, actor-director duo Timothée Chalamet and Luca Guadagnino’s eloquent, Italy-set 2017 romantic drama, debuted at London Film Festival in October 2017. Five years later, I’m at London Film Festival 2022 attending the UK premiere of their new film, Bones and All, cowering as an elderly woman next to me screams at a girl’s finger being chomped off on screen. It’s a mammoth jump in tone, and I absolutely love it.
  
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• Epsom Christmas Lights are Turned On - Rachel Crook Rosebery School

  27-11-2022 18:58
  
  On Sunday the 27th of November, Epsom Clocktower was surrounded by swarms of people, Christmas stalls, games and rides. Then, at half past four, with the crowd waiting with excitement, the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, Clive Woodbridge, switched on the christmas lights that would brighten Epsom's town centre.
  
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• Drive safe and stay alive, Rory Davidson, St John's Leatherhead

  27-11-2022 18:49
  
  Drive save and stay alive.
  
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• Free Little Libraries Everywhere - by Chloe MacLean, Notre Dame

  27-11-2022 18:40
  
  Little free libraries are popping up everywhere from small towns and villages to city suburbs and in local communities such as Cobham and Weybridge.
  
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• Single Sex vs Co-Education? - Alexandra Coupland - Reigate Grammar

  27-11-2022 18:32
  
  Vox Pop – Single Sex Vs Co-Education?
  
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• The Lord Mayor's show by Jayden Thakrar Merchant Taylors' School

  27-11-2022 18:16
  
  On Saturday 12 November 2022, London was taken over by a wonderful display of colour, music and dancing, in honour of the new Lord Mayor Nicholas Lyons. The Lord Mayor’s role will be to promote the business and the people of the city of London and he will also deliver hundreds of speeches a year to many people around the world. As a former Merchant Taylors’ student, Merchant Taylor School and Prep school had the honour of designing and forming part of the procession. The head teacher
  
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• Review of Pokémon Violet - Hari Nolan, Merchant Taylors' School

  27-11-2022 18:16
  
  In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, players can expect to venture across the Paldea region: the bright and colourful home to Generation IX Pokémon as well as many other familiar ones.
  
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• The Mock Election- By Eleanor Croston, Parmiter’s School

  27-11-2022 17:48
  
  Throughout November, A level politics students at Parmiter’s School have been campaigning feverishly to win the popular vote in the 2022 Parmiter’s Mock election. The students actively campaigned for a set of major political UK parties: Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Green and Reform UK. All for the grand battle to become the leading party at Parmiter’s school.
  
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• Man shot in Stockwell Road Brixton

  27-11-2022 17:41
  
  A man was rushed hospital after being shot in a Brixton street during the early hours of this morning (November 27).
  
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• Captivating Cavetown Concert, Sophie Collins, Burntwood School

  27-11-2022 17:39
  
  On the 5th of November, Robin Skinner, otherwise known as Cavetown, performed at The Apollo, to a crowd of over 3,000 people. This was his biggest show to date.
  
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• Life of a Stanford scientist - Geeti Sikder, Townley Grammar School

  27-11-2022 16:24
  
  Conversing with the Associate Director of nano@stanford, Sara Ostrowski, here is some insight into the life of a nanotechnologist for Stanford University.
  
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• Greenwich boys fatally stabbed in Thamesmead and Abbey Wood named

  27-11-2022 15:44
  
  Two 16-year-old boys who were stabbed to death in Greenwich yesterday (November 26) have been named by police.
  
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• The disease that keeps on taking by Eloise Cox, Surbiton High School

  27-11-2022 15:32
  
  The disease that caused a global pandemic is still affecting some of its earliest victims today. 2 million people in the UK are currently suffering from the after affects covid. And with no known cure, long covid is continuing to ruin everyday people’s lives almost three years later.
  
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• The Wonderful World of Wes Anderson - Hanifa Izzatillaeva TGS

  27-11-2022 15:26
  
  Many of you will be highly familiar with the distinctive style of Wes Anderson’s movies. Whether it’s the colour palette or dialogue, the movies are easily identifiable as the works of the esteemed director. However, what is it that truly makes his films so recognisable?
  
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• Metaverse - What is it? - Thamarai Sivanesan

  27-11-2022 15:19
  
  Metaverse is a currently ongoing project that, using virtual reality as its basis, will give the future generations the chance to live their lives online.
  
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• Rhythmic Recorders and Bellowing Bass (Grace Pearson - TGS)

  27-11-2022 14:34
  
  On Wednesday 23rd November, The Tiffin Girls’ School hosted its annual Autumn Concert, bringing bright tunes and lyrical melodies to the ears of proud parents, staff, and members of the community alike. From Mary Poppins, to an overture by Björk, to Mamma Mia, to songs from Shakespeare, the spectacle showcased the vast and diverse array of talent present in the school’s music department.
  
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• Science, Sci-fi & Cyborgs - Science Museum – Max Vara Dulwich College

  27-11-2022 14:30
  
  On Thursday 6th October the Science Museum opened a new science fiction exhibition ‘Voyage to the edge of Imagination’. This interactive and purely fascinating exhibition is the museums most ambitious one yet. It was designed by ‘Framestore’, which is a BAFTA and Academy award winning creative studio. They worked in collaboration with P&P studios who made the experience innovative and interesting by using an AI guide, as well as a new language that was made specially
  
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• Science, Sci-fi & Cyborgs – Max Vara Dulwich College

  27-11-2022 14:30
  
  On Thursday 6th October the Science Museum opened a new science fiction exhibition ‘Voyage to the edge of Imagination’. This interactive and purely fascinating exhibition is the museums most ambitious one yet. It was designed by ‘Framestore’, which is a BAFTA and Academy award winning creative studio. They worked in collaboration with P&P studios who made the experience innovative and interesting by using an AI guide, as well as a new language that was made specially
  
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• Police say fatal Greenwich stabbings a mile apart in are ‘linked’

  27-11-2022 14:29
  
  Police said the fatal stabbings of two 16-year-old boys just a mile apart in south-east London are linked.
  
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• A very special charity by Maydelia Bellew, Newstead Wood School

  27-11-2022 14:22
  
  Paula Blanchette is one of the volunteers at Holding On Letting Go (HOLG), a bereavement charity that supports both young people and adults when they lose a loved one. They provide activity weekends for 6-10 year olds, 10-17 year olds and also adults.
  
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• Neighbours mourn loss of boys fatally stabbed in Greenwich

  27-11-2022 14:21
  
  Neighbours are mourning the loss of two 16-year-old boys who were fatally stabbed just a mile apart in south-east London.
  
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• The Book That Lives Forever- Matilda Brown Townley Grammar School

  27-11-2022 13:59
  
  The snow in the mountains was melting… and thus began the book that captivated the world and skyrocketed its author to supernatural stardom, continuing, now thirty years later, to enchant readers from the cool, gloom-infested atmosphere of its prologue. But since its debut in ‘92, there have been only two books by the author to supersede the legacy created by “The Secret History.” Stranger yet, they were released almost exactly ten years apart. So why has Donna Tartt bec
  
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• Charge after Dartford Trevithlick Drive double stabbing

  27-11-2022 13:16
  
  A man and a woman were taken to hospital after being stabbed in a Dartford home during the early hours of Monday (November 21) morning.
  
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• Police say more Just Stop Oil protests are expected from tomorrow

  27-11-2022 12:22
  
  The country’s biggest police force has said it is “fully prepared” for Just Stop Oil protesters to try to cause disruption ahead of Christmas.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday November 27

  27-11-2022 11:08
  
  Here is a selection of items you can find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, November 27.
  
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• Try these popular household items to help defrost your car windscreen

  27-11-2022 11:06
  
  These hacks will help you defrost your car windscreen in minutes, or prevent it from happening in the first place. One even went viral on TikTok for its speed.
  
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• Drivers warned of offences that can put points on to your licence

  27-11-2022 11:03
  
  Drivers are being told of the small offences that could see them get points on their licences.
  
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• Police ‘trying to establish link’ between Greenwich stabbings

  27-11-2022 10:53
  
  Two teenagers have died after being stabbed a mile apart from each other on the same afternoon.
  
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• Firefighters face sack if found to have bullied or been racist

  27-11-2022 10:44
  
  Swathes of firefighters face the sack if they are found to have bullied or been racist, misogynistic or homophobic, the London Fire Brigade chief has said.
  
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• Jamal Musiala: The ex-Croydon schoolboy playing for Germany

  27-11-2022 10:00
  
  Germany star Jamal Musiala honed his craft at a school in Croydon - and could have played for England.
  
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• Online Safety Bill: Self-harm promotion to be criminalised

  27-11-2022 08:40
  
  The Online Safety Bill is to make the promotion of self-harm materials a criminal offense.
  
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• Strikes at Harold Hill school end as union wins compensation

  27-11-2022 08:00
  
  Strikes at a school are to come to an end after a months-long dispute over hours and pay has been resolved.
  
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• Sadiq Khan told Havering people 'abducted and stripped'

  27-11-2022 08:00
  
  In an exchange at City Hall last week, Keith Prince told London mayor Sadiq Khan that Havering residents were abducted and stripped naked - but the Met Police claims it never happened.
  
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• The best places to go ice skating in and around South East London

  27-11-2022 06:00
  
  Fancy donning your skates and braving the ice this winter? Here are all the places you can go ice skating in and around South East London this year.
  
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• The all singing, all dancing, glowing & Juliet at Shaftsebury Theatre

  27-11-2022 06:00
  
  We lay our scene in fair Verona, also known as the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End, when reporting trio Poppy, Immy and Amy attended a tour of the historic theatre and a viewing of the musical production, & Juliet on Tuesday night.
  
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