British Literature students lean over the riverbank preparing to search the riverbed for ancient artifacts lost in the river, also known as mudlarking Nov. 5.

Ana Cawley (’26) said the experience was engaging as it allowed her to discover things she wouldn’t have learned about in the class readings.

“I'm very grateful to have gotten to get such a hands-on experience and really look with my own eyes at British history,” Cawley said. “It allows us to look at British history in the form of trash, and we can get up close to it and inspect it, which is something that we just can't do in the museum.”・Photo by Nuria Alvarez Martin and reporting by Theo Van Zyl and Sophia Hsu

Students and teachers embraced the Halloween spirit by showcasing their creative costumes during an assembly on Oct. 31. Amongst these costumes were familiar faces like “Barbenheimer” from the English department, the days of the week presented by the administration, an astronaut, and Men in Black. Students cheered for their favorite costumes, and Theo Kalimtgis (’24) won the audience vote with the loudest shouting and clapping.

Quinn Yamanaka ('26) said she enjoyed being able to see everyone’s costumes coming from a school that didn't embrace Halloween

"In my old school we never really did dressing up for Halloween because we were told not to," Yamanaka said. "It's pretty fun to be encouraged to dress up and show off our creativity." • Photo and reporting by Sophia Hsu

A constable from the Metropolitan Police, PC Knight, joins Grade 9 and 10 students Oct. 5 to discuss safety precautions and mitigate potential thefts and robberies, particularly as students travel to and from school.

Leah Nilson ('26) said Knight’s advice to increase awareness by limiting headphone use is one of her biggest takeaways.

"A particular aspect that stood out to me was how we should keep headphones out or one Airpod in to make sure you are aware, and that you can hear everything around you," Nilson said. • Photo and reporting by Sophia Hsu