Come rain, come shine… Monday 14th June saw the first of this year’s Sports Days, the Senior Sports Day which took place in the grounds and on the Astroturf. The weather was, to say the least, changeable, but the girls showed incredible endurance, strength and perseverance as every event in track and field was completed…
Support our Sixth Form Theatre Company in Walpole Park! Rebecca Shoesmith, Lower VI, one of the members of Priory Players, the Sixth Form theatre company, tells us about their upcoming production in Ealing on Saturday 25th June. As there is a fair on Ealing Green over this weekend, this will be the perfect opportunity to…
Miss Hayden looks back… Miss Hayden, Head of Physics, Astronomy teacher extraordinaire and leader of many Duke of Edinburgh expeditions is leaving St Augustine’s Priory in July and here takes the opportunity to look back at her time here: ‘I first arrived at St Augustine’s Priory in October 2010 as a PGCE student ready to…
Three Faiths Forum Link Day Mrs McDermott, Head of Religious Studies at St Augustine’s Priory, reports on the recent Three Faiths Forum Link Day held at St Augustine’s Priory. ‘We have been involved in the work of the Three Faiths Forum since November 2010. This is an organisation that promotes inter-faith dialogue and education. On…
Dr Gill remembers Dr Gill has been a stalwart and inspiring member of the English Department since she joined St Augustine’s Priory in September 2001, nearly 15 years ago. From English Literature to public speaking to debating (both nationally and internationally) she has contributed to the life of the school in so many ways. As…
Ancient Greece discovered Katie Flynn, Lower V, reports on the Lower V Classical Civilisation group’s visit to the British Museum on Friday 27th May. ‘This was a fun-filled afternoon where we saw many different types of Ancient Greek vases and pots (specifically Athenian pots, as we had studied them earlier this year). When we first…
The Power of Friendship Here is an account of the Lower IV Retreat which was a welcome day after a week of assessments! ‘After a week of assessments, on Thursday 9th June Lower IV was off timetable to enjoy a retreat day here at school arranged and led by the R.E. department. The theme was…
A Letter to all our community The following is a letter received from Mrs McTaggart Head of Art for all members of our community which we share with you now. ‘Dear staff, students and parents of St Augustine’s It is with great sadness that I have made the decision to leave St Augustine’s. I have…
Upper I to Upper II enjoy the magic of the jungle in Regent’s Park Mrs Tippen, Deputy Head, Juniors, here tells us about an exciting visit to the theatre this week to see ‘Running Wild’. “On Tuesday 7th June, 36 girls from Upper I, Lower II and Upper II went on a Theatre Club outing…
Developing commercial savvy Sixth Form student and Head Girl, Erin Costello, has secured an exclusive opportunity to shadow local entrepreneur, leading businesswoman and St Augustine’s Priory parent, Charmaine Rothschild. Miss Costello will commence the experience at the Ealing-based commercial phone business, BusinessMobiles.com Ltd, on Monday 13th June 2016. In addition to shadowing Mrs Rothschild, learning…
