Meeting our new chickens…

Posted: 10th September 2018

A variety of breeds.

The Michaelmas Term has brought some new members to roost in our farm.  Together with our micro-pigs (who are enjoying the apple harvest) and our sheep, we have a variety of breeds of chickens which have joined us – some Plymouth Rock cross, Polands and Silkies.

  

These three types of chicken are easily distinguishable from each other: the Plymouth Rock chicken hails from America, was first seen in the nineteenth century, and looks like your average, every day chicken.  The Poland is an old breed and glories in a magnificent crest reminiscent of the hairstyles of some 1960s pop groups, while the Silkies bear a striking resemblance to animated pom-poms.

    

From left to right: Plymouth Rock cross, Poland, Silkie

Our Farm Managers are on hand to look after our chickens and have been getting to know them.  Names are being distributed amongst the newcomers and include Lady Gaga, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.

      

We look forward to learning more about our new guests who appear to be settling in well!

    

Categories: Junior Nursery Prep Senior Sixth Form Whole School
Strengthening Our Community: The Return of Boys to our Preps and Pre-Preps

We are excited to share that, from September 2026, boys will begin moving up from our Nursery into Reception, marking the gradual reintroduction of boys into our Prep and Pre-Prep School.

This step reflects growing interest from families who value our strong holistic ethos and unique grounds and setting and would like their sons and daughters to share their educational journey together.

At St Augustine’s, our strong sense of community, academic excellence, and deep care for each individual child remain at the heart of everything we do. This is a natural evolution of our school rather than a change to who we are, building on our strengths and allowing us to offer the same joyful, inspiring education to even more children.

Interested in learning more about our school?
Join us for one of our upcoming Open Days! You can book your visit via the Admissions section of our website.

  • Prep & Pre-Preps Open Day – School in Action (Nursery to Year 6)
    Tuesday, 23rd September
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Senior School Open Day (Year 7 and above)
    Saturday, 20th September
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM