‘Babushka’. Thursday 9th December was a great day for Prep III as they performed their Nativity play, ‘Babushka’ in the Chapel, where it was performed for delighted parents. This was the final Nativity of our Advent preparations and Prep III did not disappoint! The entire case of the Nativity was present: angels, shepherds, Kings, the…
Diocese of Westminster Poetry Competition. Ms Corkery, Head of RE, here tells us of the achievement of Niamh in Upper IV. ‘Niamh in UIV Aleph recently entered the Diocese of Westminster Poetry Competition: ‘Year of St Joseph 2021 – With a Father’s Heart Poetry Competition 2021’. St Joseph was the theme for the poetry competition to honour…
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Maggie, our 16+ Drama Scholar, reports on the recent GCSE and A Level Drama visit to view the production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on 23rd November. ‘The production of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ was spectacular!…
St Augustine’s Priory celebrates. On 8th December St Augustine’s Priory celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Mass, beautifully organised by members of Lower IV Aleph. On Monday 6th December, the Assembly looked at the qualities shown by Mary in her life. She was faithful and obedient, loving and…
St Augustine’s Priory receives report. At St Augustine’s Priory, ‘The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent’, independent school inspectors find. The inspection of St Augustine’s Priory was undertaken by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in November 2021 and the report received by the school this week. Some of the other key…
Creating Space. This year’s Carol Service took place on Tuesday 7th December 2021 at Ealing Abbey and, after a year’s absence, was welcomed by all at St Augustine’s Priory. A moving celebration of the birth of Christ with biblical readings, inspiring music and choristers whose renditions of seasonal songs was beautiful in the extreme. …
‘The Wriggly Nativity’. Prep I and Prep II entertained us all on Wednesday 8th December with their interpretation of the Christmas story in ‘The Wriggly Nativity’. As usual, the girls were filled with enthusiasm and the joy of Christmas and enthralled us all. With Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds (and sheep!) the Wise Men and even…
A prelude to festivity. The St Augustine’s Priory Christmas Fair, organised by our brilliant Parents’ Committee took place on Friday 3rd November. The grounds were lit up, the stalls were resplendent with goods and goodies and Father Christmas took his place in his grotto. All that was needed was the pupils to made it a…
A heady mix. Monday 29th November was a heady day for Lower V as they celebrated Advent with their Retreat, ‘The Child’. This is an annual event for Lower V and is an opportunity to reflect on the events of the term and to look forward to Advent and Christmas. …
Back into the past. Miss Carroll reports on the historical adventure of Upper II this week when they visited Lincolnsfield Centre: ‘On Wednesday 1st December, Upper II stepped into the past with a visit to the Lincolnsfield Centre in Bushey where they experienced life as an evacuee during World War II. Dressed in their finest…
