Oscar Ricketts and Alfred Evans. Last Thursday’s Assembly continued our series on Ealing people during the First World War. Presented by Mr Elder, English Department, this Assembly told us about Oscar Ricketts and Alfred Evans – two of the conscientious objectors who refused to fight in the conflict. ‘What happened to this group of men?…
The Assemblies focusing on Ealing people during the First World War continued on 7th November with Amina Radi, Lower V and her presentation on brothers Albert and Harold Auerbach – the image at the head of the article is of Albert. The story of these two young men has a particular resonance for Augustinians…
Liturgy in the Prayer Garden. At 11.00am on Friday 9th November the school bell rang for us all to remember the centenary of the ending of World War I and all those who had died in that and other wars. Following the two minutes’ silence a liturgy took place in our Prayer Garden comprising people…
Alice Harman and Harold and Sidney Medlicott. Throughout this week we have been commemorating the centenary of the end of World War I at Assembly with our St Augustine’s Priory girls researching some of those caught up in the conflict and presenting them at the Assemblies held each morning. These Assemblies have been a study…
Space to compose. There was much excitement just before Half Term when our new Music Room was unveiled. Work had taken place over the Summer holidays and two ribbon-cutting ceremonies saw the official opening – one for the Seniors and one for the Juniors. Juniors: cutting the ribbon! Describing the facilities available in…
Young Enterprise programme. You will have seen members of our Young Enterprise team, Natura Beauty, selling their wares at this year’s Priory Pyrotechnics, where their bath bombs and clay face masks proved very popular. Aoife Pedreschi, Lower VI, is the Managing Director of this year’s St Augustine’s Priory Young Enterprise team and here describes Natura…
Longing to be reunited! Our lost property cupboard is overflowing with uniform that is longing to be reunited with its rightful owners. Do please remember to label your daughters’ uniforms to ensure that they are returned to them as soon as possible. Any unclaimed uniform will be sold at the next Second Hand Uniform Sale….
An evening of the most fabulous fireworks. The Priory Pyrotechnics on display on Friday 19th October was indeed a fabulous way to begin Half Term. Our Parents’ Committee organised a wonderful evening of entertainment. From a BBQ to a tombola and from face painting to a live band the evening was filled with entertainment. …
Upper IV visit Bletchley Park. A visit to Bletchley Park is always worth a visit. Upper IV finds it inspirational to visit the site where history was made during World War II. A visit helpful in terms of both Computer Studies and Mathematics, Mr Dellow, Head of Computer Studies, here relates what happened during Upper…
Lower II and Upper II training. Monday 15th October saw some exciting training for members of Lower II and Upper II. This was their opportunity to undertake some Religious Education leadership training, a wonderful development in their faith journey. Alice Mackay in Lower II describes day for us: ‘Five girls from Lower II and Upper…
