Creating space for our Common Good. The start of the Lent Term 2022 was marked with a day dedicated to celebrating ‘Building the Kingdom’ of God. From Nursery to Upper II, pupils examined the Holy Family’s Flight into Egypt and looked at the plight of refugees in our world and Christ’s early life as a…
‘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…
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…
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 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. …
An Advent Journey. The Nursery at St Augustine’s Priory has begun to celebrate Christmas with a vengeance. Pupils have been decorating their classroom with all manner of trees and ornaments and on Wednesday 1st December they performed their Nativity play with their usual energy and enthusiasm. The cast of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, angels and kings…
A survivor’s testimony. Seniors were privileged on Thursday 18th November to hear the testimony of Mr Paul Sved B.E.M., holocaust survivor, organised by the Holocaust Educational Trust. This was an extraordinary afternoon as Mr Sved told us, via Zoom, about his life and experience before, during and after the Second World War. Mr Sved not…
Las Posadas. As we begin our journey through Advent, culminating in the celebration of Christmas on 25th December, Mrs McDermott shares with us the Latin tradition of ‘Las Posadas’ which began in Spain and which has been celebrated in Mexico for over 400 years and is also celebrated in Guatemala. The tradition commemorates Mary and…
