A member of staff’s quest In the lead up to the World’s Biggest Coffee morning here on Friday 30th September in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, a member of our Bursary team, Louise Naylor, is also raising money for the fight against cancer, this time in aid of Cancer Research. Tomorrow night she is taking…
“The chance to wake up without a fear of violence” On Wednesday 21st September 2016 St Augustine’s Priory marked the International Day of Peace. Established in 1981 by the United Nations, the International Day of Peace is observed annually on 21st September. Every year the United Nations calls on warring parties to lay down their…
Mr J Salmon, Science Department This term we welcome Mr James Salmon to the Science Department at St Augustine’s Priory. Here he writes about his career so far… ‘I am a Biologist, having studied Natural Sciences (Botany), then Molecular Biology (Insulin) and then German (Translation). At St Augustine’s Priory I will be teaching Physics, Astronomy…
Visit of Mona Arshi to Upper V and Priory 6 One of the central themes of our vision is to ensure that girls leave St Augustine’s Priory equipped with the full range of skills required for life-long success. To this end, Ms Hagerty, newly appointed Director of Priory 6, has organised a programme of speakers…
Sourcing our food The excellence of the quality of the food prepared and served to St Augustine’s Priory pupils and staff is of primary importance to our school caterers, Holroyd Howe, and it is of great educational value to explain to pupils where our food comes from and how it ends up on our plates….
‘Remember, Remember’ We are pleased to announce that, together with Pitshanger Bookshop, St Augustine’s Priory is running an exciting new creative competition. The theme of the competition, ‘Remember, Remember’ is based around St Augustine’s Priory’s theme for this year, ‘Memory’. There are two categories: from 4 – 7 years of age entries are invited of…
Music Department News Dr Higgins, our Director of Music, reports on the news so far this term from the Music Department ‘Term has commenced and the Music Department is in full swing (no pun intended). First, may I say it is my great pleasure to welcome Mrs Heather Eccleston to the Music Department. Mrs Eccleston…
Our Sixth Form Leaders in action Erin Costello, Head Girl of St Augustine’s Priory, here reports on the conference of school leaders held every summer by the Society of Heads. It is now something of a tradition for our Priory 6 leaders to attend this course and it serves as a valuable time for learning…
Aladdin Form III makes a dramatic start to the term Ms Brown, Head of Drama, relates how Form III started the year with a visit to the theatre, a wonderful way for them to add to the enjoyment of a new school year and for new and old pupils to form friendships! ‘On Wednesday 7th…
Victorious Qualifying Expedition Participants At St Augustine’s Priory we are pleased to offer all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Bronze, Silver and Gold. During the summer the Silver Award candidates travelled to Wales. Ms Hayden takes up the story… ‘On 1st August the Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants from St Augustine’s…
