Category: Priory Post
Christmas at St Augustine’s
The After Dark Trail. We are so used every year to the Preps entertaining us with their Nativity plays. However, this year Preps I, II and III were in for a treat as, on Monday 7th December, the Juniors entertained the Preps with the story of the Nativity. But this was no ordinary Nativity. It…
The Christ who accompanies
A poem for Christmas. Trees and lights adorn St Augustine’s Priory as we journey through Advent. From trees in the grounds to wreaths in Reception, the school is getting ready to celebrate the Christmas season. But amidst all the decorations and the joy, the following poem by Malcolm Guite from ‘Sounding the…
Prep I and Prep II Nativity
‘Whoops-a-Daisy Angel’. Thursday 3rd December saw the latest of our annual Nativity plays: the Prep I and Prep II Nativity. ‘Whoops-a-Daisy Angel’, a musical play about a disorganised angel who is chosen to show the way to Bethlehem, was filled with familiar characters, from Mary and Joseph to angels, shepherds and the three kings. Prep…
Upper II Mathematicians
The Primary Maths Challenge. Mrs Cattigan reports that our Upper II Mathematicians have achieved wonderful results in the Primary Mathematics Challenge. ‘Girls in Upper II took part in the Primary Maths Challenge which is an annual competition aimed at children in Junior schools across the country. This year we have awarded certificates within each year…
Nursery Nativity
A wonderful start to Advent. The annual delight that is the Nursery Nativity kick-started our season of Nativities on Wednesday. Mary, Joseph, Angels, Kings, Shepherds and an Inn-keeper were to the fore in this celebration. Although parents were not able to be present, they were able to view proceedings virtually! Everyone enjoyed themselves and the…
Priory 6 Mathematicians reap rewards
The UK Maths Challenge. Ms Corsini writes with news about this year’s Senior UK Maths Challenge, run by the UK Mathematics Trust. This is a competition we take part in every year, enjoying the mathematical challenges it poses! ‘Last month, students from around the United Kingdom took part in the annual Senior Mathematics Challenge organized…
‘The Echo’
St Augustine’s Priory and sustainability. Ms Hagerty and the Junior and Senior Eco Committees are delighted to launch the first ever article for The Echo, a new weekly bulletin which aims to engage our wider community in issues surrounding sustainability and reducing our carbon footprints. Our first bulletin discusses how to have a Sustainable Christmas,…
Library news
Gifts of Knowledge, Wisdom, Creativity and Imagination. Not only has our School Librarian, Mrs Bhatti, decorated the Scriptorium beautifully for Advent and Christmas, she also brings news on the latest developments in the the library. ‘In the Juniors we have received some wonderful Project Book Boxes which contain the exciting gifts of knowledge, wisdom,…
Senior linguists excel
International Competition results. Ariana in Lower V has written about the achievements of St Augustine’s Priory language students in an international modern languages competition, organised by Vocab Express. Vocab Express is an online vocab learning application that was designed and developed in conjunction with a number of secondary MFL departments during the first half…
Seniors meet Dr Melanie Tan
Careers Talk. Mr Ferguson, History Department, has organised a great series of Careers Talks this term. He reports on last Friday’s event: ‘Friday 27th November, saw Dr Melanie Tan, a doctor and consultant with the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, graciously make time in her busy schedule to offer a virtual talk to…