Category: Senior

24th May 2017

We take delivery of the first kneeler Miss Eng, Head of Art, reports on the exciting news that the first of our Chapel kneelers has arrived! The project, initiated in our Ealing centenary year of 2015, enlisted the talents of pupils and parents in designing kneelers for our Chapel.  Pupils, parents, staff and past pupils…

23rd May 2017

There are so many benefits that come with keeping active, and with exercise proven to boost happiness and improve mental and physical health, St Augustine’s Priory is proud to sponsor the Ealing Mini Mile this year.  Last Friday 19th May Sandra Courtney, Organiser of the Ealing Half Marathon and the Ealing Mini Mile came to…

19th May 2017

“Regrettably, many efforts to seek concrete solutions to the environmental crisis have proved ineffective; not only because of powerful opposition but also because of a more general lack of interest.  We require a new and universal solidarity. All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation”, from Laudato Si’ by…

19th May 2017

Augustinians are confirmed The institution of the Sacrament of Confirmation at Pentecost is told in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2: 1 – 42) when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles as he had promised: ‘When Pentecost day came round, they had all met together, when suddenly there came from heaven a sound as…

19th May 2017

Madina Masoud, Zayna Ahmad & Lizzy Higham tell us more about Upper IV’s performances of ‘The Witches’ by Roald Dahl from the perspective of the actors: ‘Last Monday and Wednesday, Upper IV A and Alpha performed The Witches by Roald Dahl. We felt extremely privileged to be inaugurating the newly-refurbished Hall and facilities. Our comical…

19th May 2017

Bronze Practice Expedition At St Augustine’s Priory we are proud that girls are able to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award from Bronze through to Gold. From Friday 12th to Sunday 14th May our Bronze Award candidates took part in their Practice Expedition – a weekend away in Kent.  Here is an account…

18th May 2017

The Week of Monday 22nd May and Half Term Trains, earthquakes, bees and Charles Dickens. These and a lot more are on offer from Mr Salmon’s selection of talks in London over the next two weeks!  For more information, please see Mr Salmon. Monday 22nd May Islamism: A political, social, and cultural battle is raging…

15th May 2017

(above) Our outgoing Upper VI Leadership Team Last Monday, 8th May, the whole school gathered in our newly refurbished school hall to hear the announcement of our new School Officials for the 2017-18 academic year.  We would like to thank Erin Costello and the current School Officials for all they have contributed to the life of the school this year and congratulate…

15th May 2017

Useful websites to help alleviate examination worries Our School Counsellor, Mrs R Good, has some suggestions to help those sitting public examinations during this Summer Term: ‘As the ‘season’ for public examinations gets underway, it’s normal to be anxious around exam times. This is a natural reaction in response to real or perceived threat.  As…

12th May 2017

Challenging the Brightest Our Able, Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator, Mr Neil Elder, has introduced some of our students to the IGGY Scheme, run by Warwick University. Their website says, ‘IGGY is a no fee global educational social network designed to help gifted and talented young people aged 13-18 realise their full potential. We’re part of…