Month: April 2021

16th April 2021

In the Prayer Garden.  As we have enjoyed the sunshine this week, Mrs Round reports on the reflective time that Lower IIA enjoyed in the Prayer Garden, an ideal location for group prayer and worship.   ‘Gabby and Lucia lead a peaceful collective worship in the Prayer Garden. They read some scripture from the prophet…

16th April 2021

Presentation to classes.  Friday 16th April was certainly a wonderful day for Juniors as a special virtual Assembly was held at which new books were presented to each class for their library.  Ms Keane, Deputy Head Academic (Juniors) reported that, ‘Our Library budget this year has been allocated to ensure that our books portray characters…

16th April 2021

Mrs D Martin. This term we welcome Mrs D Martin to St Augustine’s Priory as our new Head of Chemistry who will be teaching Form III to Upper VI.   She is looking forward to ‘working with the community at St Augustine’s Priory’.  Mrs Martin enjoys Chemistry as pupils ‘learn through practical work and see things…

15th April 2021

‘Building Back Better’. ‘Heads Up’ is the podcast of Mr Matthew Burke, Headteacher of St Edward’s School in Cheltenham.  In episode 11 of this podcast, Mr Burke talks with Mrs Raffray ‘about what schools should be doing to “build back better” as we come out of the pandemic and look towards the future.’  Among subjects…

15th April 2021

Priory Farm. As Spring takes hold, the grounds at St Augustine’s Priory are seeing new growth, both in the flora and the fauna!  The allotment is showing signs of growth, and our new lambs have started to arrive.  The Farm Managers are pursuing their duties vigorously and are daily to be seen tending to the…