Hey, St. Roberts! My name is Silvana Diaconescu and I will be one of the reporters for the Editorial column for the 2018-2019 school year. I am a grade nine in Pre-IB and I am very happy to be part of the Axiom staff this year. This is not my first year as a contributor to a school newspaper, and I am excited to have many more new experiences.
By the Pricking of My Thumbs
Madura Muraleetharan (11) – STAFF REPORTER
I should’ve seen it coming. I should have known what they had in mind. On orientation day, the teachers managed to lure me in with the promise of Barbies, and I had unsuspectingly fallen right into their trap. Little did I know that it was an absolute scam.
Religion Retreat
Yolanda Chen (9) STAFF REPORTER
On October the fourth, two grade nine IB religion classes went on their religion retreat by Shadow Lake.
New Beginnings
Jin Schofield (9) – STAFF REPORTER
“Knowledge is the beginning.”
We face many beginnings. All on this endless journey for knowledge – for enlightenment, for the fulfillment of our curiosities, and for a better future. As I was stuffing away my worn textbooks into my locker this morning, I pondered about this. I was reminded of my first beginning. Oh, what a bittersweet thought.
Women Like Them
Joy Ye (12) STAFF REPORTER
Little Mix and Nicki Minaj will release a collaboration single on October 12, titled “Woman Like Me.”
Taylor Swift Meet 8-Year-Old with Autism 2 Years After Donating $10K
On October 1, 2018, Taylor Swift met 8-year-old Jacob, face to face 2 years after she generously helped a boy with autism.
British Royal Family Celebrates First-Ever Same-Sex Marriage
Heewon Ra (12) STAFF REPORTER
On Saturday, September 22, Lord Ivar Mountbatten tied the knot with partner James Coyle, in a private ceremony amongst the lavish greenery of Bridell Park, Devon.
King Gnu: Prayer X Album
On September 12, 2018, Japanese rock band, King Gnu releases their album single “Prayer X”. King Gnu is a band consisting of four members originally called Svr. Vinci, before renaming themselves King Gnu.
Lack of Mental Health Awareness in Our Education System
Linyin Chen (11) STAFF REPORTER.
As students, taking care of mental health is a duty that is often neglected in favour of tasks that hold “higher priority”. Despite the copious amounts of stress and anxiety students must bear, the education system has been lacking in providing the support needed to assist students in their studies.
Teamwork and Leadership: Camp Robin Hood Trip
Doris Hua(9) | STAFF REPORTER
On Wednesday, September 26th, all students in Grade 9 took a trip to Camp Robin Hood where they met their mentors to have a day full of games and teamwork.