Category: Nursery
Excellent results for Upper V
GCSE Results We have had a wonderful day of GCSE results today at St Augustine’s Priory. Top grades have been awarded to Upper V girls this year with 82% of GCSE results being A* – B or equivalent (9 – 6). With a clean sweep of A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, 100% passes in…
Congratulations to our exceptional Upper VI!
A Level Results Congratulations to all our Upper VI on their exceptional A Level results, which were released today. In a year of greater challenge at A Level with many linear courses and new specifications, we are delighted to announce the exceptionally strong performance of our girls. Overall, 92% of grades were from A* –…
End of Summer Term 2017
“Dream big, be determined and most importantly – enjoy yourself”, Mrs Collins, Interim Head teacher. It’s hard to believe the end of the school year has come round yet again; events such as Roald Dahl Day, the High 5 Netball tournament and the European Day of Languages last September are still fresh in our minds!…
Miss Slight and the Nursery
A fond farewell In September 2015 Miss Cherie Slight joined us as Nursery teacher. Since then she, together with her Nursery team, has guided her young charges through the seasons of the year, through the Church seasons of Lent, Easter and Christmas and has seen her pupils progress and grow. On Wednesday 12th July, the…
‘A Stitch in Time’ at our Arts Festival
A community embroidery project During our Arts Festival, on Wednesday 28th June, a wonderful display and demonstration of the creativity achieved throughout the year by our students, one of the displays was of our ‘A Stitch in Time’ project, started in 2015. We now have some examples of finished kneelers on display, and at the…
The Priory Farm
Farm Managers rule the roost! The orchard is now home to a thriving St Augustine’s Priory Farm. As well as the very healthy allotment with its array of crops, the chickens are going from strength to strength as they are enjoying the fine weather and the attention of our dedicated Farm Managers. Ms Burrell reports…
Nursery Sports Day
The sun shone over Nursery Sports Day on Monday 3rd July as parents, staff and girls gathered on the astro-turf to watch our Pre-Prep girls and boys participate in a variety of races with enthusiasm. “Everybody was fantastic” Miss Slight commented, and she was especially pleased with all the boys and girls for cheering each other…
An English Summer Garden Party
A wonderful summer’s celebration On Saturday 1st July the Parents’ Committee organised summer event, ‘An English Summer Garden Party’ took place, an occasion filled with entertainment and enjoyment for all ages. Families gathered in the Meadow from 1.00pm to enjoy all that was on offer throughout the afternoon. Stalls offering refreshments, including a barbecue, a…
St Augustine’s Priory Multi-Faith Eid Breakfast
‘It is the duty of everyone to defend religious freedom and promote it for all people’, Pope Francis. It is an important part of the mission of Catholic schools to engage in dialogue and work together with people of other faiths in our school and local community. After recent events we, as a faith community,…
English Summer Garden Party
Our Parents’ Committee Summer Event Every year our St Augustine’s Priory Parents’ Committee organises and delivers a stupendous summer event where we can all enjoy the grounds, the weather, the good company and the entertainment on offer. This year is no exception! All the family and all ages will enjoy the forthcoming English Summer Garden…