Kew Literary Festival 2015 Earlier this year we featured an article on the up-coming Literary Festival, Write on Kew. One of its organisers was a Lower V parent, Ms Burgess. We now hear from Grace Lozinski, Upper V Alpha, who tells us of her experience attending the event. ‘From Friday 25th to Sunday 27th September,…
A host of activities celebrating literature The Juniors have had a great week celebrating the wonderful world of literature. Monday saw the author, Tony Bradman, visiting the school and not only reading from his work to the Juniors, but also conducting some sessions on creative writing and the work of an author (see interview below)….
Upper VI Former’s Mural Our theme for this academic year is Courage. Courage takes many forms, sometimes a momentary blaze of bravery, but, more often, a steady perseverance and steadfast resolution over a long period of time. We are extremely fortunate at St Augustine’s Priory to have an array of talented pupils who are committed…
Sixth Form and Upper V Leadership Day We are already looking forward to our Sixth Form Open Evening to be held on Thursday 15th October, from 5.00p.m. (registration and tea from 4.00p.m.). Our Sixth Formers are great role models for younger pupils, and wonderful examples of leadership. Leadership training courses are a great way for…
Sixth Form discussion Monday 21st September marked the International Day of Peace. In General RE the Sixth Form have been reflecting on the importance of peace in the world, in our school community, in our families and within us. The following ideas arose from discussions in lessons and have been summarised by the girls. Peace…
For GCSE and A Level students Ms Hayden, Head of Physics at St Augustine’s Priory, announces a new competition being run by the Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford. This competition is aimed at GCSE and A Level students and would be suitable for anyone with an interest in science communication. There are…
Senior Prefects’ Conference We encourage members of our Upper VI leadership team to attend the Senior Prefects Conference, organised by the Society of Heads, which takes place in August each year. This residential conference is for those students who have been appointed as Senior Prefects in their schools for the following academic year and is…
