Category: Sixth Form
From the Counsellor’s Chair
Welcome from the School Counsellor and welcome to the School Counselling Service The counselling service at St Augustine’s Priory is offered through the Catholic Children’s Society (CCS Westminster). As a senior accredited and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Certified Play Therapist with Play Therapy UK, Mrs Renata Good, our…
Upper IV Photographer
Sennen Powell shortlisted We are pleased to announce that Sennen Powell, Upper IV Alpha, has her photograph shortlisted in the Ealing Wildlife Group’s photography competition – to have reached this stage in the competition is a great achievement. The winner’s photograph will be displayed in an exhibition in Walpole Park on Saturday 30th September from…
Deputy Head and Shine 2017
Mrs Cotton’s shining walk Our Deputy Head, Seniors, Mrs Kate Cotton, has announced that she will ‘be going for a very long stroll (c. 13 miles) with 17 friends on Saturday 23rd September to raise money for Cancer Research’. Mrs Cotton will be participating in the Shine (London) walk in memory of her good friend…
Careers Speakers: Claire Bourne
‘A Journey to Peace and Fulfilment’ On Thursday 14th September Mrs Claire Bourne was the first of our Careers Speakers this term to visit and advise Upper V and Priory 6 girls. Founder of Eden Organic, Mrs Bourne describes herself as “Married. Mum. Health Club Owner”, and began her talk by letting the girls know…
Modern Languages with a mission
Game-changing initiative Mrs De Lahitte, Modern Languages Department, reports on the department’s initiative to change the life of a pupil in Latin America. She reports, ‘At St Augustine’s Priory we have the privilege of receiving a solid education and the opportunity to learn the Spanish language and culture, among many others. However, many Spanish speakers…
Progression Dinner 2017
On Friday 8th September 2017 at St Augustine’s Priory we hosted our fourteenth annual Progression Dinner. Progression is a tradition whereby Upper VI leavers are invited back to the school for a formal dinner together before they progress from school to university. Before the meal everyone gathered for refreshments in the Priory 6 Common Room…
Meeting Members of Staff…
Mrs Mary King We welcome Mrs Mary King (not to be confused with Ms Mari King) who joins St Augustine’s Priory in the English Department this term where she will be part of an excellent team of teachers. Here, Mrs King introduces herself: ‘I am delighted to be joining the English Department at St Augustine’s…
Meeting Members of Staff…
Mrs E Cebotari We are pleased to welcome Mrs Erica Cebotari who has joined St Augustine’s Priory as our new Russian teacher. Reading her introduction below, you will discover that, aside from being a teacher of Russian, Mrs Cebotari will bring expertise in a range of areas to St Augustine’s Priory pupils to enhance their…
Leading with Poetry: Mona Arshi
Poems on the Underground The launch of the St Augustine’s Priory Association on Wednesday (see separate article) re-emphasised that St Augustine’s Priory is a community, made up of current and past pupils, parents and staff. With that in mind we are pleased to let you know the latest news of Mona Arshi, award-winning poet and…
The St Augustine’s Priory Association
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the St Augustine’s Priory Association, which took place on the evening of Wednesday 6th September 2017 – thank you to all who attended. We hope that the evening gave you an idea of what we hope to achieve and an opportunity to catch up with teachers and fellow…