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14th January 2019

Sometimes it takes time away to understand the implications of the lives we lead. When faced with the sheer bliss of another place, another reality, the impact of the West’s rampant consumerism on the environment and on our lives can be realised and reflected on, a different perspective seen. This Christmas I was fortunate enough…

22nd June 2018

They say “take care of your body as it is the only place you will live in”. In similar spirit, St Augustine’s Priory celebrated Women’s Wellness Week which brought together issues regarding our bodies and minds and how to care for them. Students were invited to talks, workshops and activities that initiated conversations regarding nutrition,…

22nd March 2018

St Augustine’s Priory Association invites you to return! It’s ten years since the Upper VI of 2008 left St Augustine’s Priory.  Time for so many things to have happened in their lives.  And now it’s time to revisit St Augustine’s Priory! The St Augustine’s Priory Association is  delighted that on Sunday 13th May the Upper…

26th January 2018

A visual display. We thought you would like to view our new selection of pull-up posters which present several key themes of St Augustine’s Priory in a series of beautiful images.  At over six feet tall and displayed on stands, they are used throughout the school on a day to day basis and also used…

14th October 2016

The Fire of Faith The privilege of being able to celebrate Mass in the Chapel at St Augustine’s Priory is never taken for granted. We are fortunate to be able to have a school Mass every week on the premises and are very grateful to the priests who say Mass for us.  Fr Thomas is…

16th May 2016

Girls’ Schools are best placed to provide a new aesthetic. “Britain’s children are “deeply unhappy” and have to deal with fears and worries that did not exist 30 years ago, a charity has warned.” The Guardian 7 January 2016 Here at St Augustine’s Priory we held our Feast Day on the Friday before half term…

9th September 2015

Sixth Form Leavers celebrate On Friday 4th September 2015 we held our twelfth Progression Dinner at St Augustine’s Priory.  Our Upper VI leavers were joined by Mrs Raffray, Headteacher, the Directors of the Sixth Form, Ms Gandi and Mr Murphy, and many other teachers to celebrate these young women’s progression from school to university.             …

24th August 2015

Understanding Catholicism A once a week six-week course, Lent Term 2015   ‘Understanding Catholicism’ is a course which will take place once a week over six weeks at the Benedictine Study and Arts Centre during the Lent Term 2015. The course has been developed for parents, whether Catholic or not, of children and teachers at…