The Edonian - Summer 2023

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YEAR 11 SAY GOODBYE

ALL THE LATEST FROM PROM

CULTURAL DIVERSITY CHARITY RECORD

CELEBRATING EID AT EDEN

OVER £21,000 RAISED

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F R O M T H E

Welcome to Issue 24 of our Summer magazine!

We are proud to present the 24th issue of The Edonian Magazine. We cannot believe how quickly this term and year has whizzed past We welcome the longer days and warmer weather

This issue is themed around Fashion We celebrate cultural diversity on Eid and look at how different cultures within Islam celebrate Eid. We also explore sustainilibility and 'Slow Fashion' Aaila Ahmed writes a thought provoking article and our World Map looks at the countres who are making a conscious effort to save the planet.

T H E T E A M

Mr Janoff & Mrs Ayub

Aydah Abbas, Faaiza Abby, Nasrin

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H Ali, Mamdudah Said, Nawal Karim, Aleesha Amir, Hibatullah

Mr Janoff & Mrs Ayub

Zainab Imran, Juwairia Butt, Naseeha Abdul-Hye, Inaya Irfan, Maimunah Kola, Naeemah Ayub, Faizah Hussain, Aaila Ahmed, Amina Noman, Zubeda Landi, Iman Shabbir

Qtifan, Suhayba Ali, Suad Saeed, Maryama Abdi, Ameera Malji, Yumna Mirza, Zainab Cheema & Zara Joomaye

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T E R M D A T E S

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T E R M D A T E

School re-opens for students: Thursday 1st

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September 2022

School re-opens for students: Mon 4th

Autumn Half Term: Mon 24th October to Fri 28th October

September 2023

October Half Term: Mon 23rd - Fri 27th Oct

School re-opens: Mon 30th Oct

School re-opens: Mon 31st October

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All praises to the Almighty, Lord of the Worlds and the Master of our fortunes and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the seal of the Prophets and the guide for all our actions.

"Nurturing Today’s Young People, Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders"

As we come to the end of the year, I remind myself: “Success is only by Allaah.”

Al-Quran (Surah Hud 11:88)

As we take stock and of our achievements over this last year and look towards the future to what we need to continue to strive for – we need to take a moment to reflect and accept that all that happens is by the grace of Allaah – His decree reigns supreme; and all of our successes come from Him – He has simply provided us with the means to deliver them

Our Y11s have now departed after an intense examination period We pray that Allaah gives them all that they deserve and more Our Y10s and Y9s have had a taster of mock exams to prepare them for their future successes insha’Allaah And Y7s and Y8s have had an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learnt since the start of the year

Along with academia, the school has been alive this term with lots of extra-curricular activities and opportunities for trips to Kew Gardens to see the plants of the Qur’aan exhibition, to Ice-Skating at Lea Valley, building on pupil’s cultural capital We have had lots of activities at school also including our Sports Day and Eden’s Variety Show where students have been able to showcase their talents. As a school we have come together to mark Ramadhaan, Eid al-Fitr, Dhul Hijjah and Eid al-Adha by regular opportunities for reflecting, worship, Spirituality Days and celebrating. Our Eid celebrations saw the vibrancy and full flair of the diversity within Eden – students and staff came into school wearing beautiful clothes and sharing food representing their cultural identity in celebration of our united faith. This academic year we have raised nearly

£22,000 for a variety of local and international causes – heartfelt gratitude to our students and their families for this phenomenal achievement!

As we look to the future, we bid farewell to six staff, the most poignant being our Vice Principal, Mr Atif Ajaib who is moving to Riyadh for a new adventure in the world of international schools; we wish him all the success in this world and beyond He will be dearly missed by staff and students alike

We pray that you have a wonderful Summer holiday, where families have an opportunity to spend quality time together taking part in activities, hobbies and enjoying each other’s company I hope you get an opportunity to curl up with a good book after you put down this magazine.

All in all, we have had a fantastic year, alhamdulillah we have striven and insha’Allaah we now look forward to reaping the rewards in August and seeing our wonderfully rejuvenated students back on Monday 4th September

I wish you all a restful summer,

Happy Holidays,

Aamena Mayet Principal

SUSTAINABLE FASHION

In April we dedicated time learning about how to keep our planet safe.

On the 8th June we celebrated World Ocean Day: our Year 7s and 8s worked together to create a collage and mixed art project with an amazing end result! We completed an online petition to support sustainable fashion. Our very own Eco-club delivered an assembly on World Environment Day, explaining ways to be more sustainable and friendly to the environment.

Our lovely Year 7s designed their own creative slogans to support World Environment Day, while our Year 8 students celebrated World Environment Day by learning about plastic pollution and different ways to prevent it.

NAZ LEGACY EID RECEPTION AT LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE

Pupils in Yr 10 were invited to a very special Eid Reception at the London Stock Exchange.

Saeeda Amidu was given a special opportunity and closed the Stock Exchange

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Yr8pupilsexploreatthe ScienceMusuem

Hampers for the YMCA

C A R E E R S

This term we have offered many opportunities to pupils across all year groups.

Year 9 have been working with T Rowe Price on Money Confident workshops. The aim of these is develop financial literacy.

Year 8 pupil's visited the London Stock Exchange and took part in a CV writing masterclass.

Pupils visited HSBC in Canary Wharf to find out more about their Imagi program. The learning was centred around innovation and technology. The girls got to try out the latest technology.

Year 10 pupils took part in a range of activities. Morgan Stanley held mock interviews with all pupils. This gave students the opportunity to experience an interview in a corporate environment.

The Sports hall was turned into a careers fair. Amazon, civil service, TFL, LFC, colleges and 6th form showcased future career pathways.

Year 8 Career Insight Visit to London Stock Exchange

HSBC Canary Wharf

Year7Art

Year 6 Transition Day

Cyber security trip

Sports Day 2023

Old Op theatre

First Aid Workshop Red Cross

Year 10 Careers Visit

HSBC Imagi Program

Year 11 pupil Janna Barr winning a prize awarded by the British Council in Arabic speaking.

Year 9 RE Plants of the Quran exhibition at Kew Gardens

ISG Yr 9 Careers

Mock interviews

Careers fair

ASHION

Thefashionindustryisamanufacturingsectorthathas,no doubt, an immense impact on our lives. We often find ourselves racing to follow the latest trends, or to buy the popular accessories we see on social media However, whilst there are many great benefits to the world of fashion, it can also bear a negative impact In this article, wearegoingtotakeadivedeepintoboththeprosandcons ofthisinfluentialindustry

Tobeginwith,let’slookatthepositivepoints

Fashioncanbeusedasaformofself-expression;itallows people to display their unique individuality and their personality The wide variety of styles available allows peopletocomfortablyexpressthemselvesandshowpeople whotheyare Theclothesweweartellstoriesofourculture and often our heritage Many choose to wear their traditionaldress,nativetotheirhomecountries,andsome may choose to wear garments reflecting their beliefs – in this way, we see that fashion can be a non-verbal way of communicating to others what we believe and what we standfor

On the topic of self-expression, we start to see the link between fashion and raising awareness Many people use thistradetospeakoutaboutvariousissues,suchasanimal rights or gender equality For instance, brands and designers are known for donating proceeds to charities (Louis Vuitton, for example, supports UNICEF - for every bracelet sold, around £120 is donated to the charity and since 2016, the company has raised £16 million for the charity)

Aswellassocial,therearemanyeconomicbenefitstothe fashionindustrytoo–itprovidesemploymentformillions ofpeoplearoundtheworldinmanufacturingjobsaswell as related fields such as marketing or design It may also stimulate local economies by providing goods to be purchased by consumers, ultimately supporting jobs in varying sectors such as transportation or retail Additionally,fashioneventsandshowsgeneratesignificant revenue for cities and businesses In the UK alone, it is responsible for 800,000 jobs and is currently worth £26 billioninrevenue,makingitthelargestcreativeindustryin theUnitedKingdom

Although the list of benefits continues, it is important to acknowledgethedownsidetosuchasuccessfultrade Let’s explore some of the more negative impacts. For example, despitecreatingnewemploymentopportunities,thereare many businesses, such as sweatshops, which employ workers at shockingly low wages while exposing them to dangerousworkingconditions

Many companies prioritize maximising profits by minimisingcosts;oftenleavingemployeeswiththeshort endofthedeal

Contrary to what you might have thought, this problem isn't limited to only developing countries – there have beennumerousreportsoverrecentyearsaboutgarment factories across Europe exploiting migrant labourers whohavelittlelegalrecourse.

It is not unheard of for wealthier countries to take advantage of the cheap labour and tax regulations of developing or struggling countries There are cases where restrictions are imposed on imports from poorer countries, reducing economic opportunities through international trade agreements By doing this, richer states prevent competition while simultaneously allowingthemselvesadditionalsourcesofprofit

Turning our attention away from the labour issue, we can also detect some negative influence in the alliance between fashion and the media to promote unhealthy beauty standards and misrepresent minorities Narrow definitions of beauty promoted by parts of the fashion industry can pressure individuals to give up their uniquenesstoconformwithunrealisticstandards;thisis usually done by implementing dangerous eating habits (which may lead to eating disorders in the future) or extremeplasticsurgerytoaltertheirappearance There has also existed in the industry a severe lack of representation when it comes to racial minorities; even whenpresent,suchportrayalsareoftenone-dimensional stereotypes Thankfully,theseissueshavebeengaininga lot more attention and these practices are hopefully in decline

One final point is the common practice of mass overproduction which leads to excessive amounts of waste beingcreatedeveryyearduetoclothingitemsnolonger being used once the season is over Toxic chemicals utilized during production processes cause air pollution and can result in health issues among nearby communities The manufacturing process endangers many animal species, particularly those of marine life andseabirds–somethingthatisparticularlyrifeinthe riversofChinaduetoillegalfactorywastedumping. To conclude, for this important industry to survive and thrive, we need to consider how best to rebalance the prosandcons,sowecanensureasustainableandethical futureforthisvitalsectorofoureconomy

YEAR 7 NETBALL TEAM WIN THE LEAGUE

This year, our amazing Year 7 netball team, which includes Sumaiya Aichekadra, Lolina Rulkowska and Salma Mohammud, brought home the winner’s trophy. The semi-finals were against Walthamstow Academy where our year 7’s won. After a tough face off against The Holy Family school in the finals they came out victorious. They described feeling overwhelming joy and relief after winning. After competing against many different schools, they ultimately won the tournament. Here at Eden, we are immensely proud of our Year 7‘s for working so hard to represent the school and bring home the trophy. Excellent job to them and keep working hard!

Did you know that the sport of netball originated in England in 1895? Netball is a simple game in theory, but in practice, it makes for a tough but rewarding game full of fun and is perfect for breeding healthy competitiveness. All of which adds to our Year 7’s inspiring win.

This summer, you should go out and play a sport under the sun, just like our team. Whether it is netball or football, exercise is extremely beneficial for your health as well as extremely fun!

YEAR 9 LEE VALLEY ICE RINK

Thirty students from year 9 were invited to the opening of the brand new Lee Valley Ice Rink The ice rink has undergone a 30 million pound renovation and is now open to the public. Eden girls were the first people to set skates on the ice. The ice rink is now open to the public.

Check out the website for booking and opening times. A great activity to take part in over the summer.

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/ice-centre

Zainab Imran

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fashion through initiatives such as ethical manufacturing, transparency, and eco-conscious materials. The country encourages eco-design, upcycling, and recycling to reduce waste and the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

Sweden: Known for its commitment to sustainable practices, Sweden is at the forefront of the sustainable fashion movement. The country promotes eco-friendly materials, recycling, and ethical production, while supporting local and circular fashion initiatives.

South America (Chile, Argentina and Paraguay) These countries boast some sustainable clothing brands that respect indigenous traditions, use sustainable resources, and have significantly improved the lives of women and the economy –providing jobs for locals who are living in impoverished areas.

The Netherlands leads in sustainable fashion with its emphasis on circularity and innovation. Dutch brands and designers are known for their sustainable practices.

Africa: The Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) is a publicprivate partnership of a UN program. Its work spans numerous social enterprises, with one of their most important missions being to support the work of thousands of artisan microproducers from marginalized African communities.

Denmark emphasizes sustainable fashion through its strong focus on eco-friendly materials, fair trade, and ethical production. Copenhagen, in particular, is recognized as a global hub for sustainable fashion, hosting influential events like the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.

Germany is known for its sustainable fashion initiatives, including the use of organic materials, fair trade practices, and eco-friendly production methods. German brands and designers emphasize transparency, ethical sourcing, and the reduction of waste in the fashion industry.

Switzerland places a strong emphasis on sustainability in fashion by promoting ecofriendly practices, ethical manufacturing, and fair trade. The country supports sustainable fashion events and initiatives, fostering a culture of conscious consumption and responsible fashion choices.

Australia: With its vast natural resources and eco-conscious mindset, Australia has become a leader in sustainable fashion. The country emphasizes organic and natural fibers, ethical production, and supports local and indigenous fashion initiatives that promote sustainability.

Finland has embraced sustainable fashion through its commitment to eco-friendly materials, local production, and circular economy principles. Finnish designers and brands prioritize sustainability, incorporating innovative approaches and sustainable business models into their practices.

Key Concepts:

The CIRCULAR ECONOMY: A model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. In this way, the life cycle of products is extended. (Source: European Parliament)

FAIR TRADE: Trade between companies in developed countries and producers in developing countries in which fair prices are paid to the producers.

SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY is when companies know where and how their goods are produced and then communicate that knowledge both to internal and external stakeholders, including customers

by Zubeda Landi

Eden's Own Superhero

Year 10 pupil Maisarah Assam instinctively rushes to the aid of a stab victim on the 158 bus

Year 10 pupil Maisarah Asam who rushed to help the victim of a shocking stabbing may have saved his life, according to police.

On 21st March, Maisarah was riding the 158 bus home when a horrifying attack took place just outside of school.

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the chest, splattering the clothes of those around him with blood and leaving most passengers on the packed bus crying or frozen in shock. Maisarah went to the victim and comforted him, telling him he would be okay, as she put pressure on his chest to slow his bleeding. The boy was then taken by London’s Air Ambulance to hospital, where doctors feared he could die for some time before he eventually stabilised.

After interviewing Maisarah the following day, Waltham Forest Police told her school that, without her efforts to help, the boy might well have been killed.

On 6th April, on the last day of Easter term, she was presented with an award for her bravery by borough commander Chief Superintendent Simon Crick.

Vice Principal Rijia Rafiq told the Echo it was “lovely to see Maisarah getting recognition for her bravery”, adding that her parents were invited to the ceremony “so they too could witness the proud moment”.

COPYRIGHT - WALTHAM FOREST ECHO VICTORIA MUNRO

MR AJAIB GOODBYE Says

I’d like to share a few words about my experience as Vice Principal at Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest

I joined Eden in January 2020 and was soon greeted by the disruption caused by the Pandemic Even with the challenges of school closure, we were able early on, to provide the students with remote learning We adapted to ensure that there was minimal disruption to students learning This is something that I am proud of and looking back, it was an experience which I will never forget. It was challenging to say the least. However, we sailed through it together. Since then, I have found working at Eden extremely rewarding and am always motivated by the successful performance of our students in achieving outstanding results year on year I feel privileged to have worked in a school where a nurturing environment has been created by the staff who deliver outstanding teaching The joy of seeing students grow academically, emotionally and socially is truly rewarding I have lovely memories of working at Eden and I pray that Allah continues to shower his blessings on the students and teachers of Eden Girls’ School Thank you for being such amazing people I have very much enjoyed working here and am thankful to the trust for giving me the opportunity to serve in this capacity

Mr Ajaib

STAFF FAREWELL

This term we say goodbye to a number of our teachers and staff

Ms Phillips has been at Eden for 5 years as the Director of Learning for Maths She leaves Eden to take on an exciting new opportunity

We also say goodbye to Ms Narband (Maths), Ms Hassan (Maths), Mr John (Music), Ms Ifzal (English)

You all have left a long lasting impression at Eden and will be missed dearly Our doors will always be open for you

THE GARMENT OF PIETY

Allah, the Exalted, says in the Qur’

In truth, this verse informs us regarding the purpose of clothing Clothing has two main objectives; to cover our body and to adorn us However, Allah then indicates to a type of garment which is far superior, one which is of a spiritual nature This is the dress of God-consciousness In a world where we change our attire regularly and follow the latest trends, Allah exhorts us to remember that piety is a garment which is above and beyond all else It is not something that is influenced by the latest trends or

changed regularly; rather, it is a garment which always remains with us and requires us to enhance it regularly This is done through praying, fasting, remembering Allah, charity and so on

I pray to Allah that He adorns us with the garments of piety and allows both our internal and external reflect Godconsciousness Amīn

Mufti Muhammad Dalvi

This Eid Al-Adha we were invited to two Eid Receptions

The first Eid event took place at Hampton Court Palace Pupils from Year 10 took part in networking, celebrated Eid and had a tour of the palace grounds The chief guest was HRH Princess Badiya of Jordan

In May this year pupils from Year 10 had the opportunity to network, celebrate Eid and officially close the London Stock Exchange The stock exchange was founded on the 30th December 1801 This makes it 222 years old Pupils learnt about what happens at the stock exchange and career pathways

This Year We Raised £21,275.48

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“Children of Adam, We have given you garments to cover your nakedness and as adornment for you; the garment of God-consciousness is the best of all garments- this is one of God’s signs, so that people may take heed.” (Q7:26)

CELEBRATING EID

In Eden, we celebrated Eid-Al-F - also known as Eden’s annual cultural day, when students co with traditional food to end the Friday with a party We also ho is held in forms Every student comes in with a gift, and every fun part is that no one knows who has given them a gift, but cide to go around to find their benefactor

This year, as well as Eid-Al-Fitr, Eid-Al-Adha fell during the academic school calendar This meant that Eden could host another Eid party This party was held on a Friday in June, and the school had a little ice cream or slush surprise for all the students. On top of this, it was another non-uniform, cultural day Each form had a party, with tables full of food and Nasheed's playing in the background It was an enormous success.

In June, Eden also held a Spirituality Day, where we devote the whole Friday to learning about an aspect of Islam. The theme was ‘Pilgrimage’. Pupils learnt about Hajj rites and the significance of Dhul Hijjah At the end of the day pupils took part in a quiz to test their knowledge Lastly, Eden held an Eid lunch Pupils enjoyed an Eid feast of biryani, mango lassi, cake and more.

By Juwairia Butt

Mr Jasat and pupils in year 10 visit Hampton Court Palace for a special Eid reception with Naz Legacy

Is This ur Future?

Congratulations to Mishaal whose award winning poem 'Is This Our Future' was selected as one of the Top Winners in the borough-wide Secondary category.

Earth, a compelling yet ominous marvel, azure and Veridian, flecked with spirals of ever-changing white, But why is it that these colours of wonder are slowly fading? replaced with dullness and growing shades of black.

This world contains undiscovered beauty, from the argent tips of the immense mountains, down to the bottomless depths of the mysterious seas, valleys untouched and rivers that rush, all holding the same opportunities, But why are these mysteries before they have been fully discovered?

Every corner contains life, birds that slice through the air unbelievably seamlessly, whales that cut through the expanses of aquamarine, rabbits that hop over fields of green, dappled with sweet scents and vibrant dashes of colour, But why are the numbers decreasing rapidly? How are these landscapes being contaminated so mercilessly?

Even the stars have begun to disappear, before innumerable marks of silver scattered through the unmistakable night, now this same sky has been robbed of its beauty, covered by fathomless clouds of grey, and excess light creating disarray

Is this really our future?

Where a child hasn’t seen a clear sky, With no such thing as alluring landscapes, Where an elephant is only a fictional character, and the wonders of the earth only a distant dream, is this going to be our earth? A product of greed and concrete.

Mishaal Shahzad

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Libraries In Praise of

The summer holiday is fast approaching, and though we all look forward to a break from worksheets and olden folk literature, we often run out of things to do after the first two weeks, leaving us with five weeks to question our existence, until we even miss school!

But I, your saviour, have a solution. The library! Short and cliché, right? But let’s look at it from another perspective. A lot of people have the misconception that libraries are only places of learning, and since we already do so much of that at school, we really don’t want to spend more time learning in our free time and holidays. But the library doesn’t have to be a place of cryptic confusion inflicted by Charles Dickens. The library has so much more to offer than learning facts and reading “classics”.

Starting with the most obvious reason: books. Often people think books equal boring. But books don’t have to be from the 14th century and written in English so old you need to use Google Translate. Reading doesn’t have to be forcing yourself through half of the thesaurus condensed into a long and winding description by Philip Pullman. You can read anything, from fantasy, to horror, to sci-fi. They even have graphic novels and Mangas too, so you don’t have to read a single word.

You can find a book that is just as entertaining as a movie. You just need to find what you like. And libraries are the perfect place to start exploring. But finding your preference in books can be a long process. My advice is to see what people with similar interests to you like to read. You can do this with friends, family and even social media. BookTok (the official name for TikTok-famous books) has become extremely popular and influential. If you ever want inspiration on what to read, you are sure to find it on internet. You can also check out reviews that other people have posted.

My second piece of advice is definitely judge a book

I will admit that this formula is not perfect. You will get books that are interesting despite their boring covers and vice versa. However, it will help find books, even if only at the beginning of your journey.

There are also things to do at the library which are completely unrelated to books. The library offers a quiet a study space and devices to use for free. So, if you’re looking for a place to work with less distractions, or even just a change of scenery, you can use the library. Fun fact: I wrote half of this article on a computer in my local library. Some libraries even have rooms specifically for teenagers. They also have revision guides and other books that can be used for studying.

The libraries also host many clubs for different things. My own library has many clubs, ranging from Scrabble Club all the way to Adult Colouring Club. Clubs are a great place to get to know people with similar interests to you and even make some new friends. On top of this, libraries often take part in community projects and events. Community projects can even include art trails and exhibitions. I know my own library hosted an event for Eid.

Libraries are things that we often take for granted. Nowadays, it is normal for every school to have a library. But in the past, libraries were not open for all and were not even state-funded. It took individuals to set up and fund libraries. These people were often philanthropists looking to improve the education of the working class. The London Library was funded by a group of philanthropists led by Thomas Carlyle, including Charles Dickens and many of his friends and associates. They are a large part of the reason why we have lending libraries today. Another person who made a large impact on libraries today was Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish American steel magnate. He was one of the chief benefactors towards libraries. A prestigious literary medal was named after him and awarded to many writers including Neil Gaiman,

We celebrated the coronation of our new King at Eden with a traditional British lunch and an assembly led by Miss Aswat, our subject lead for History, Citizenship, and PSHCE. We learned some background information about King Charles as well as the schedule for the coronation We finished the day by enjoying a cake decorated like the King's crown King Charles III, formerly known as Prince Charles, is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and her late husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Following the death of his mother in September 2022, Charles ascended to the throne at the age of 73, after being the longest-serving monarch-in-waiting in British history. Millions of people were watching as the new monarch was crowned on May 6, 2023, in the very first British coronation to take place after Queen Elizabeth’s in 1953 (70 years ago!) King Charles' coronation was somewhat scaled down in comparison to Queen Elizabeth's; while she had 8,251 guests, Charles had only invited 2,000.

The King's Coronation

Finally – and most importantly – Charles was crowned. He ascended to the throne, and everyone kneeled to show their respect Queen Camilla followed the same procedure The current crown is made of solid gold and adorned with 244 precious stones Queen Camilla wore Queen Mary’s silver and gold crown which is studded with 2,200 diamonds

A celebration concert was held at Windsor Castle one day after the coronation. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and the band Take That were among the line-up of musicians at the Coronation Concert The newly crowned King and Queen were present, as were other royal family members

Fun fact:

King Charles showcased a special coronation emblem. Sir Jony Ive, a former Apple chief design officer, designed it. The flowers on the emblem represent the four countries of the United Kingdom: the rose from England, the thistle from Scotland, the daffodil from Wales, and the shamrock from Northern Ireland All of these flowers are wound together to resemble St Edward’s Crown, and the Union Jack colours are used

The King and Queen were officially crowned in a special ceremony that took place in Westminster Abbey, which has served as Britain's coronation church since 1066 Charles was the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned there

The coronation procession for King Charles and Queen Camilla's procession began by coach at Buckingham Palace. It led them down The Mall, past Admiralty Arch, to Trafalgar Square, and then down Whitehall and Parliament Street They then proceeded around Parliament Square to Broad Sanctuary, which houses Westminster Abbey

The Archbishop of Canterbury introduced the King to the crowd at the start of the ceremony. Following that, King Charles swore an oath to defend the Church of England and the law. Then he sat in the Coronation Chair, an old wooden chair made in 1300, and had the holy oil applied to his head chest and hands The King was then given a large golden orb and sceptre

Amina Noman

SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE THEATRE

Visiting the Globe Theatre with Year 8 to see William Shakespeare’s The Tempest was an extraordinary experience that I will remember for the rest of my life

First and foremost, the layout of the theatre was incredibly unique It had no roof! Personally, I enjoyed this, despite some doubts at first It allowed us to participate in the tempestuous atmosphere

Furthermore, I really liked the stage set It really helped me envision the stormy night at the start of the play Also, the glittering pink rocks created a mystical atmosphere, along with the spirit of Ariel Ariel’s wardrobe choice really stood out to me as it was very distinctive, especially compared to the rest of the characters

Finally, the play itself was spectacular It had the perfect balance of serious scenes, which created an atmosphere of suspense, to comical scenes, which made the play delightful One funny scene I still remember was when Ferdinand kissed Miranda’s foot and the audience burst out in laughter

Overall, the perfect play, along with the peculiar theatre layout, made my trip to the Globe Theatre truly unforgettable

THE BRILLIANT CLUB

This year selected 12–14-year-olds at Eden and other schools have the great opportunity to take part in The Brilliant Club. It is a targeted program to help students access top UK universities by developing their essay writing as part of their skill’s repertoire. As well as looking good in your CV it aims to boost students’ confidence, support success in future GCSE exam-style questions and help increase higher education opportunities.

The theme given to our peers this year is Migration The task is to write an essay ranging from 400-2000 words As you build your essay, you meet with tutors - students studying in university - who guide you on how to improve your writing skills After weekly hour-long meetings with tutors over seven weeks, you end up with an article worthy of a graduation ceremony!

Once the club has concluded and all participants have presented their completed essays, they have the chance to go on a celebratory trip to either Oxford or Cambridge University A truly valuable and educational experience

Zainab Imran

Y E A R 1 1

We finally said goodbye to our Year 11 students in style at this years Prom event This year 11 cohort has faced many challenges in it's five year journey through secondary education. They had to deal with almost two years of disruption as a result of Covid 19 Despite these adversities they really did rise to the challenge and came out smiling from most of their GCSE examinations this summer

On Thursday 22nd June, Eden held the annual prom event for the Year 11’s in Pavillion in Walthamstow This farewell party was the last time students were to be considered as Edonians before they left for the summer, and soon after, college or sixth form.

The event started at 6:30pm, with teachers and Year 11’s in attendance, and ended at 9:30pm The event commenced with awards being given out to students. Two Prom Queens, Nasrin Hassan Ali and Jana Bar, were chosen! One selected by the majority of the students and one from the majority of the teachers

Then, teachers gave small speeches dedicated to their student The event ended with what everyone usually comes for to enjoy: food A delicious dinner was served and then students and teachers said their last goodbyes (with lots of selfies and pictures) Good luck to our Year 11’s!

Iman Shabbir

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a stunning sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It builds on the story of Miles Morales, a PuertoRican and African American fifteen-year-old boy who gets bitten by a radioactive spider and gains superpowers.

Miles reconnects with Gwen Stacy, a spider-woman from another dimension Eventually, he follows Gwen to an elite society of spiderpeople found in another universe, making many new acquaintances along the way. Morales tries to join the society, but the leader – Miguel O’Hara – has other ideas. The sequel ends in a shocking plot twist, leaving viewers on the edge of their seat until the third film is released next year.

This film is full of seamless animation and humour. Minorities are well represented, with five people of colour in the main line-up of characters and many more as side characters Even a hijabi Spider-Woman makes an appearance!

Overall, I give this film 4.5/5 stars. The soundtrack doesn't quite top Into the Spider-Verse's and the cliff-hanger leaves the film feeling a bit like a two-hour build-up for the next one. However, it’s one of the best movies of the year, and I’ll be counting down the days till Beyond the SpiderVerse

Inaya

Irfan

Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves is a movie worth watching if you're into the fantasy genre It is based on the Dungeons and Dragons game - usually known as D&D - but in this case, it has been called Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

As you watch this movie the title “Honour Among Thieves” makes more sense, since the movie is all about struggles and the determination people can muster to overcome them The movie starts with a classic prison escape which does end in success, and then concludes with a prison escape that goes horribly wrong (spoiler: he runs into a wall)

I would rate this movie as 4.5 stars out of 5 because there could have been a better plot to it was nevertheless an en

Juwairia Butt

Faizah Hussain

The new Super Mario Movie which features Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black and more has created huge excitement. The film stars our favourite video game brothers, Mario and Luigi, as Brooklyn plumbers. The city has a leak, but while they investigate the problem, they get separated and find themselves in a different universe full of Koopas, Kongs, Toad, the lovely Princess Peach and Bowser.

Bowser, king of the Koopas, is deeply in love with Peach, princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. He wants to marry her but if she declines, he threatens to destroy the mushroom kingdom with a Super Star It’s Mario and Luigi’s job to help Peach and Toad to defeat Bowser and keep the Mushroom Kingdom safe. But as they venture across the map, they experience a lot of bad luck.

Seeing Mario and Luigi on the big screen really excited me as a Nintendo and Super Mario lover. While I thought the film could have had a more intriguing storyline, I was still happy with the outcome. Overall, the film was great – it was funny and makes a great family night film. I would give it 4 5 stars

Naeemah Ayub

Based on the character from the renowned Shrek movies and a sequel to Puss in Boots (2011), Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is an animated movie produced by DreamWorks Animation Studios It’s about the undaunted Spanish hero who, after realising that his love of adventure has taken a toll on him and that he has used up eight of his nine lives, embarks on an epic trip in search of the fabled legendary Last Wish.

Along the way he makes unexpected allies and meets old acquaintances. And as if that weren't enough, The Big Bad Wolf, an unstoppable bounty hunter, is now pursuing him, determined to take his last life. Can Puss and his new friends obtain the Last Wish and does he have what it takes to face his most skilful and terrifying opponent and get his life back on track?

This movie was very witty and playful, but at the same time features a moving story about forgiveness and redemption. That said the film’s humour and the impressive action sequences are two of its greatest assets. If you were a fan of Shrek, then this movie is for you. Overall, I rate it 4 stars.

Amina Noman