Category: Nursery

3rd June 2019

For young people   We thought you would be interested in the following prayer which was written by Pope Francis on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment following the Synod of bishops held in October 2018 on that topic. Lord Jesus in journeying towards the Synod, your Church turns her attention to all the young…

3rd June 2019

  Be Mindful about feeling good about ourselves.  Mrs Good, our School Counsellor and Play Therapist reports on the importance of mental health and a positive body image. ‘The UK Mental Health Awareness Week took place in the week of 13th – 19th May.  Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week’s theme…

17th May 2019

St Gregory’s Reception class. Our pupils are privileged to be able to visit the Priory Farm whenever they wish and Form Teachers always ensure that their classes make the most of the opportunities afforded to them for well-being and also the linking of visits to the curriculum. But not everyone can visit the farm as…

17th May 2019

Priory 6 leaders. On Monday 13th May, the whole school gathered in the Sports Hall to hear the announcement of our new School Officials. All applicants had previously given a speech to the Seniors and Upper II on how they would contribute to the school should they be awarded the role of either Head Girl,…

2nd May 2019

  Ms Aspinall and the BBC Proms! Ms Aspinall, our harp teacher, has been teaching at St Augustine’s Priory for over ten years.  But teaching is not her only occupation.  Many people will not know that Ms Aspinall is also a member of an orchestra which will be playing in the BBC Proms this summer.  She…

2nd May 2019

Miss H Beaman. This term we are pleased to welcome Miss H Beaman who joins St Augustine’s Priory as Teaching Assistant for Prep I.  Miss Beaman writes: ‘I have joined St Augustine’s Priory as an Early Years Educator in Prep I and I am also supervising the Breakfast Club each morning. I have a creative background…

26th April 2019

A Prep Playground Extraordinaire. The Easter holidays saw an amazing transformation of our Prep Playground.  Some wonderful additions had appeared by the first day of the Summer Term and everyone was very excited to experiment and explore.       With a Greek amphitheatre, a climbing wall, a waterplay area, a mud kitchen, a sensory garden…

23rd April 2019

Mrs M George. We are delighted to welcome Mrs George to St Augustine’s Priory for the start of the Summer Term.  She joins us as Deputy Head Pastoral (Seniors) and we are all looking forward to working with her.  Here, Mrs George introduces herself. ‘I am extremely excited about working at St Augustine’s Priory for…

5th April 2019

Chicago, Chicago. What an incredible show!  This was an amazing evening’s entertainment from the Seniors of St Augustine’s Priory.  Chicago triumphed at The Questors Theatre and this was (not to sound effusive, of course) the most brilliant production of Chicago!        The energy, the pace, the sheer joie de vivre of the talented actors…

28th March 2019

A time to reflect. Tuesday 26th March was a time for reflection at St Augustine’s Priory.  Nursery to Upper II enjoyed ‘Be Spirited’, a day when the Chapel and Chapter Room are filled with spiritual exercises for the girls to enjoy.  This year Be Spirited took place during Lent, a fitting time for a day…