Fieldwork in and around Aberystwyth, Wales Fieldwork is an essential component of Geography. At St Augustine’s Priory pupils learn early; for example, Upper II’s fieldwork in Amersham is excellent ground work for the expeditions they will participate in further up the school. On Saturday 8th July fieldwork took centre stage as Priory 6 Geographers travelled…
A community embroidery project During our Arts Festival, on Wednesday 28th June, a wonderful display and demonstration of the creativity achieved throughout the year by our students, one of the displays was of our ‘A Stitch in Time’ project, started in 2015. We now have some examples of finished kneelers on display, and at the…
The clock is ticking… St Augustine’s Priory in Ealing have turned their cellar into a real life, fully immersive Escape Room for the last week of the summer term. Inspired by a school trip to live escape room ‘clueQuest’, Mr Dellow, Head of ICT, made big plans to get the girls code breaking and team…
Our Big Sister, Little Sister programme has reached the end of another academic year. Our continuous Big Sister, Little Sister programme lays a firm emphasis on the community spirit of St Augustine’s Priory when, each September, our new Senior girls in Form III meet our Sixth Form. Yes, there are regular group meetings, but…
Last night, Thursday 6th July, saw our first concert to take place in the newly refurbished hall and also the last concert of this academic year. The music played harked back to yesteryear as perennial favourites were performed. Hits from Queen, The Beatles and Abba filled the hall (and grounds around it) as the school’s…
Farm Managers rule the roost! The orchard is now home to a thriving St Augustine’s Priory Farm. As well as the very healthy allotment with its array of crops, the chickens are going from strength to strength as they are enjoying the fine weather and the attention of our dedicated Farm Managers. Ms Burrell reports…
A wonderful summer’s celebration On Saturday 1st July the Parents’ Committee organised summer event, ‘An English Summer Garden Party’ took place, an occasion filled with entertainment and enjoyment for all ages. Families gathered in the Meadow from 1.00pm to enjoy all that was on offer throughout the afternoon. Stalls offering refreshments, including a barbecue, a…
The Week of Monday 10th July Life is getting quieter this week as everyone prepares for their summer holidays, but there are still some fascinating events on offer, including the two listed below; one on ‘The State of the Thames’ and the other, ‘From Nuremberg to the Old Bailey: Memories of a Forensic Pathologist’. For…
‘This year has produced breath-taking work and committed artists and photographers of whom we are deeply proud. Their passion, hard work and individuality is evident, and we celebrate their commitment and talent with you at our Arts Evening’, Miss Eng, Head of Art. Every year, our Summer Arts Evening showcases the Art, Poetry, Music and…
The Week of Monday 3rd July Summer Exhibition at the Royal Society, Radon, the Festival of Stuff and post-truth – just some of the topics at events next week. For more information, please see Mr Salmon. Monday 3rd July Weapons of Math Destruction: how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy: Cathy O’Neil. We live…