Stop Everything – Read. Last week we celebrated Book Week with a feast of literary lusciousness. We welcomed authors Sylvia Bishop and Sita Brahmachari who ran workshops for our very receptive students and Book Character Day was a triumph of staff and pupils dressing up as their favourite literary characters. From the works of Beatrix…
‘Anyone can make a difference…’ Ms D Corkery, Head of Religious Education, here tells us of the research that Lower VI have been undertaking recently: ‘As part of their studies in Catholic Social Teaching in Core RE, Lower VI students have been researching the topic “Anyone can make a difference: 21st century changemakers.” The students were…
Juniors and Seniors in partnership with other schools. Monday 21st February was a golden opportunity for St Augustine’s Priory. We had been invited to take part in the Oracy for Advocacy day at Westminster Cathedral, organised by EducareM. Pupils from both Juniors and Seniors participated in this, part of the Building the Kingdom programme. The…
Time to draw breath. After a busy first half of the Lent Term, the week just before Half Term was a welcome respite to create space for mind, body and soul – the theme for St Augustine’s Priory this year and the theme for our Wellness Week. Fittingly, the week began with a time of…
Faith and Belief Forum. St Augustine’s Priory has been proud to have been a member of the Faith and Belief Forum for many years. It was founded in 1997 as the Three Faiths Forum, changing its name to the Faith and Belief Forum in 2018. They work towards ‘a connected and supportive society where people…
A day to celebrate. Our Feast Day took place just before Half Term on Wednesday 9th February. The school gathered for The Wishing at the beginning of the day when speeches from our Head Girl and the House Captains were well received. During The Wishing, the Catherine Aylward Award winners were announced. This award commemorates…
Literary News. With an eye on our soon-to-begin journey into our Book Week next week, and the visits of authors Sylvia Bishop and Sita Brahmachari, we thought you would be interested in reading the following review of Mr Elder’s recent publication. ‘Like This’. Mr Elder, who is Head of our English Department, has published several…
Successful Bookbuzz and Book Week! Thursday 3rd March is the 25th anniversary of World Book Day and has, as its theme, ‘You Are a Reader’. We are looking forward to celebrating all things literary in that week in our Book Week. We have already begun our celebrations as Form lll and Lower lV received their…
We are Creating Space for Truthful Conversations. RADIO We have been involved in the Faith and Belief Forum’s school linking programme since November 2010. We are currently linked with the Jewish Community Secondary School in Chipping Barnet. Previously, we were also linked with Unity Girls School, a Muslim school in Hendon, before they relocated. As…
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. As we look forward to celebrating Wellness Week next week, looking at all aspects of wellness, Mrs R Good, our Counsellor and Play Therapist writes about Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. ‘Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place this year from 7th – 13th February, the eighth annual event…
