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…
Studying Jesus and His influence. After taking their GCSEs our pupils select the subjects they wish to study for A Level in Priory 6. Although they may not wish to continue formal studies of the core subjects, the religious education of the girls does not stop after GCSE. Priory 6 girls take general R.E. lessons…
A vision of happiness. At the staff Inset day on Monday 3rd September, Mrs Raffray, Headteacher welcomed us all back for a new term with words that explain our rationale for being here. She said that St Augustine of Hippo, our patron saint, talked about how, ‘people learn well when they’re happy – we are…
One pupil’s perspective on ‘Share the Journey’. A significant walk was planned to take place today, Friday 13th July, in Central London. The Education Team of the Westminster Diocese organised a fitting finale to CAFOD’s ‘Share the Journey’ campaign through a walk commencing at 11.00am from Westminster Cathedral and ending at CAFOD’s headquarters next to…
CAFOD campaign. ‘Share the Journey’, CAFOD’s campaign of awareness raising of the plight of refugees saw Augustinians of all ages – from Nursery to Priory 6 to staff and parents walking around the school grounds last week. Throughout the week, from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd June each class gathered in our Chapel and then…
Inspirational visitors. This week has seen some extraordinary visitors come to St Augustine’s Priory. We welcomed the Miraculum Children’s Choir from the Kodály School in Kecskemét, Hungary. Led by László Durányik, this world-famous choir has won accolades and awards for over twenty years and we were delighted to welcome them to Ealing as first stop…
Walking in solidarity. Every year thousands of people around the world flee their home countries in a bid to reach safety. They risk separation from loved ones, great danger and sometimes death. Next week we will be finding out about and sharing some of these journeys. Through CAFOD’s ‘Share the Journey’ campaign we will be…
Don’t be mediocre! “How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets the real thing, it is irresistible” C. S. Lewis April saw the publication of the latest Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis, ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’ – Rejoice and be glad, on the call for us all to be holy in…
A week to celebrate. A week brimming with conversations, dialogue and discussion will envelop St Augustine’s Priory next week as we will be celebrating Women’s Wellness Week. Talks and workshops will be taking place throughout the week – as you will have seen in last week’s Newsletter. Everyone will be encouraged to participate, starting with…
Lower I commemorate a special occasion. Every year at St Augustine’s Priory we celebrate our First Holy Communicants. Over the previous weeks girls in Lower I have received their First Holy Communion in their parishes and we mark this important event in the girls’ lives with a special Mass. Prep III to Upper II, families,…
