Category: Prep
St George’s Day
Injustice slayed. Mrs McDermott, Head of Faith Life, reminds us that today, 23rd April, is St George’s Day, the patron saint of England (and several other countries) and the patron saint of one of our school houses. St George’s Day cupcakes on offer at lunch today. Thank you Holroyd Howe! ‘Very little is known for…
The Echo
Senior Assembly: Earth Day 2021 In this issue of ‘The Echo, we look at this year’s Earth Day, a day for us all to reflect, and take action on the issues facing our planet. In his papal encyclical ‘Laudato Si’, ‘On care for our common home’, published in 2015, Pope Francis calls on us all…
Prep I and Nursery enjoy Earth Day
Enjoying the outdoors. Earth Day is held annually on 22nd April to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Everyone at St Augustine’s Priory took advantage of this day to spend every more time than ever enjoying the outdoors and seeing that treasuring our planet as something that everyone can do. Prep I certainly set a…
Prep II clean-up squad
A healthy environment. Prep II showed us all the way to a healthier environment as they celebrated Earth Day on 22nd April by collecting the litter in the Prep Meadow. Although everyone is always very careful to clean up after themselves, there were some items lying around which the eagle-eyed Prep II swept up with…
Prep III, Upper II and Junior Assembly
Restoring the Earth. Prep III were present in the Chapel for the Earth Day Junior Assembly on 22nd April, joined virtually by all other Junior classes. Ms Keane led the Assembly, which focussed on what we can learn and contribute to the well-being of the planet earth. What can we do to help the Earth? …
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Column
Presentation to classes. Friday 16th April was certainly a wonderful day for Juniors as a special virtual Assembly was held at which new books were presented to each class for their library. Ms Keane, Deputy Head Academic (Juniors) reported that, ‘Our Library budget this year has been allocated to ensure that our books portray characters…
Heads Up…
‘Building Back Better’. ‘Heads Up’ is the podcast of Mr Matthew Burke, Headteacher of St Edward’s School in Cheltenham. In episode 11 of this podcast, Mr Burke talks with Mrs Raffray ‘about what schools should be doing to “build back better” as we come out of the pandemic and look towards the future.’ Among subjects…
New growth
Priory Farm. As Spring takes hold, the grounds at St Augustine’s Priory are seeing new growth, both in the flora and the fauna! The allotment is showing signs of growth, and our new lambs have started to arrive. The Farm Managers are pursuing their duties vigorously and are daily to be seen tending to the…
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Column
Work in progress. The news that next term will see the launch of our Inclusion Committee was backed up this week by work in both Juniors and Seniors. Departments across the school are involved in putting together a programme of work which addresses the issues of inclusion, diversity and equity. Mr Chappory reports that ‘Every…
Prep II Easter Egg Hunt
Eggs Galore! A delighted Prep II scoured the Prep Meadow today in their valiant efforts to find as many Easter Eggs as possible! Fortunately, their hunting skills were well developed and no leaf was left unturned in the meadow until each girl had found an Easter Egg. We hope they remember not to eat them…