Category: Junior
The Christmas Carol Service
We prepare for the Nativity. The St Augustine’s Priory Carol Service, held every year at Ealing Abbey, is a wonderful way to prepare for the coming of Christ. The evening of Tuesday 11th December 2018 was no exception. We began the evening with a gathering of Association members in the Parish Centre. Past pupils, former…
The Christmas Fair
An annual festival! With stalls, crafts, games, the teddy tombola and refreshments on offer, the annual St Augustine’s Priory Christmas Fair was a festival of fun and entertainment. Brilliantly organised by the St Augustine’s Parents’ Committee, whose hard work and energy is always behind the Christmas Fair, the school enjoyed a late afternoon of magic…
The Season of Advent
The coming of the Lamb of God. As the time of preparation for the coming of Christ, Advent is one of the primary seasons of the liturgical year. As we wait in hope and joy for Christmas, we share a poem with you by Denise Levertov, entitled ‘Agnus Dei’, the Lamb of God. Given that…
Meeting Members of Staff…
Miss S Nowakowska. Miss Nowakowska joined St Augustine’s Priory this term as a teacher of PE. We were delighted to welcome her and she has settled in and looks to be enjoying life here! Miss Nowakowska has this to say: ‘I am very grateful to have been welcomed so kindly to the St Augustine’s Priory…
Red Wednesday
Walking together in faith. On Wednesday 28th November we celebrated a whole school Mass in the temporary hall. From the Nursery to Upper VI, together with staff and parents, we marked Red Wednesday. This annual day is an initiative of the organisation Aid to the Church in Need and we are invited to gather together…
Upper II scientists
Getting to the heart of the matter. Miss Daya has been leader Upper II through the realm of Science this term and here reports on a fascinating scientific journey and hands-on experience through the anatomy of the heart. ‘This half term in Science, Upper II have been learning about ‘Healthy Bodies’. To further our understanding…
St Cecilia Concert
The Chapel fills with sound! Our annual St Cecilia concert took place on Thursday 22nd November this year in the Chapel, held on the feast day of the Patroness of Musicians. We celebrate this date every year, but this year’s concert was particularly special as it was in remembrance of the centenary of the ending…
Poland’s centenary commemoration
Augustinians sing at the Royal Albert Hall. During the commemorations for the ending of World War I another centenary commemoration was also taking place – that of the independence of Poland. Three Augustinians, Amelia in Lower IV, Roza in Form III and Ilona in Lower II took part in a celebration at the Royal Albert…
Upper I pupil and the Superbowl champions
Training with NFL Philadelphia Eagles. We play many sports at St Augustine’s Priory – hockey, netball, cross country, tennis, athletics, – to name but a few. However, Enya, Upper I, a keen sportswoman is always ready to try something new! She recently had the wonderful opportunity to explore a sport not played at school and…
Meeting Members of Staff…
Mr R Porter. We are delighted to welcome Mr Porter, who joins us in the Music Department as clarinet and saxophone teacher. He is an award-winning performer and composer and has performed at many prestigious venues across the UK. Here he tells us about himself: ‘I received a distinction upon completing the MA Jazz Performance course at…