Category: Sixth Form
Governor in The Guardian
An inspiring career. Governor of St Augustine’s Priory, Mr Floyd Steadman, who so generously gives of his time to staff and girls, most recently in his training workshops on Unconscious Bias, has recently featured in an article in The Guardian. The article, by Jeremy Inson from 4th June, focuses on Maro Itoje, Saracens and England…
Priory 6 finalists
The ICAEW BASE Challenge. We reported back in March how pupils in Lower VI took part in the BASE challenge organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). They worked in groups of three to four to solve online problems put together presentations in response to case studies they researched. We…
Taking delivery
Our new residents. This week the Priory Farm took delivery of two new residents: two beautiful Oxford Sandy and Black piglets. The Oxford Sandy and Black is a rare, traditional breed of pig and nearly became extinct twenty years ago. The eight week old piglets became instant favourites with girls and staff and soon settled…
Photos within photos
Juniors and Seniors experiment. Mrs Wright, Art Department, describes the photographic workshops she recently delivered to Art students in both Juniors and Seniors: ‘These experimental photography workshops explored the theme of a photograph within a photograph. Girls were shown examples of the work of contemporary photographers and asked to respond with creative solutions, using large…
Talking Careers
Following one’s dreams. Mr Ferguson organised a fascinating Careers Talk this week while, simultaneously, our speaker’s daughter was also making a presentation! ‘Today, whilst his daughter was presenting to Mr Elder and her fellow Gifted & Talented scholars, Dr Carraretto Zoomed in to St Augustine’s Priory to speak to Lower V and Lower VI for…
Lower II Alpha and Mental Health Awareness Week
Lessons surrounded by nature. Miss Cooke, Form Teacher, Lower II Alpha, tells us how Lower II Alpha took advantage of our grounds this week when the girls enjoyed a PSHEE lesson centred around Mental Health Awareness Week. This year, the theme is nature – something which all of our girls, whatever their age, can enjoy…
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Column
Made By Dyslexia: an inspiring podcast. For all those of you who are considering a life in the secret services, Miss Johnson, our SENCO, recommends viewing this podcast produced by Made By Dyslexia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez7hc7krzaU which looks at why those with dyslexia make great spies. Made By Dyslexia is a global charity whose aim is to…
Captain Tom 100 challenge
Raising funds for the Cardinal Hume Centre. Mrs McDermott, Head of Faith Life, tells us of some of the amazing things that were achieved last weekend when we took on the Captain Tom 100 challenge: ‘Over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend, many people throughout the UK took part in the Captain Tom 100…
Priory Farm Open Day
A day of pure joy. Our Priory Farm Open Day on Sunday 2nd May was a wonderful way to celebrate the outdoors, our community and our farm and its animals. After the months of lockdowns it was a joyous time to open our grounds to welcome so many visitors and share our Priory Farm with…
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Column
Inclusion Committee and other news. We are delighted that one of our Governors, Mr Floyd Steadman, will be coming in next week to lead our Key Stage 2 teachers in unconscious bias training. Mr Steadman is one of our longest standing governors who trains people in this topic across the country and whose prior experience…