Category: Sixth Form
Meeting Members of Staff
Mr J Wesolowski. This term we are delighted to welcome Mr J Wesolowski who is joining the Mathematics Department as cover for Ms Khairoun to teach the Seniors. Mathematics is a subject Mr Wesolowski says, ‘helps students with analytical and problem-solving skills’. Mr Wesolowski says, ‘I’m looking forward to teaching girls with a love of…
The Chapel in Advent
Looking to Christmas. Our journey through Advent centres around the anticipation of Christmas, the coming of the Christ child into our lives. Our Chapel has remained open throughout this time, welcoming all those who wish to spend quiet time in peace and contemplation safe in the knowledge that throughout all our lives, it is this…
Seniors and Priory 6 are virtually examined
LAMDA examinations. Miss Snell, Drama and LAMDA teacher, reports on the LAMDA examinations which took place this week. ‘Despite everything, LAMDA exams took place at St Augustine’s Priory this week with a virtual examiner! Our Advanced Level pupils demonstrated not only outstanding performance and communication skills, but impressive grit, nerve and grace. Many of these…
Priory 6 explore the BBC
An excellent opportunity. Priory 6 benefited from expert advice when one of our parents kindly organised a talk for them on Friday 4th December about opportunities and placements at the BBC. Mrs MacLennan, Director of Priory 6, explains: ‘This virtual talk, which was attended by the entire Priory 6, was about work experience opportunities and…
A Musical Christmas present idea
An album of carols. For those of you who would like to accompany your Christmas Day with music, why not enjoy some music, provided by our guitar teacher, Mr Scott? This year he has produced an album entitled, ‘Christmas Carols for Solo Guitar’. Mr Scott studied both classical and jazz guitar while at the Royal…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Upper VI General R.E.
Building the Kingdom. During their recent period of remote learning, Albert Einstein has provided the inspiration for Upper VI during their General R.E. lesson by reflecting on his quote, ‘The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing’. Mrs McDermott, Head…