Category: Whole School
Photos within photos
Juniors and Seniors experiment. Mrs Wright, Art Department, describes the photographic workshops she recently delivered to Art students in both Juniors and Seniors: ‘These experimental photography workshops explored the theme of a photograph within a photograph. Girls were shown examples of the work of contemporary photographers and asked to respond with creative solutions, using large…
Talking Careers
Following one’s dreams. Mr Ferguson organised a fascinating Careers Talk this week while, simultaneously, our speaker’s daughter was also making a presentation! ‘Today, whilst his daughter was presenting to Mr Elder and her fellow Gifted & Talented scholars, Dr Carraretto Zoomed in to St Augustine’s Priory to speak to Lower V and Lower VI for…
Form III Scholars present
Understanding the universe. Mr Elder enjoyed presentations from members of Form III this week in the latest news from our scholars. He tells us, ‘Form III Academic Scholars met this week and we had two presentations. The first, from Arianna and Kate, was on the mind-bending topic of the universe, with the students asking, “How…
‘Who am I?’
Form III learn about themselves. For their Lent project Form III have been working on a fascinating subject. They have been exploring their identity in the topic ‘Who am I?’. Miss Gandi, Modern Languages Department, describes the girls’ brief: ‘Form III were asked to create a scrapbook entitled ‘Who am I’. They could include their family…
Lower II Alpha and Mental Health Awareness Week
Lessons surrounded by nature. Miss Cooke, Form Teacher, Lower II Alpha, tells us how Lower II Alpha took advantage of our grounds this week when the girls enjoyed a PSHEE lesson centred around Mental Health Awareness Week. This year, the theme is nature – something which all of our girls, whatever their age, can enjoy…
Prep II learn about Eid
Sharing gifts. Mrs Costello, Form Teacher, Prep II, tells us how Prep II have been learning about Eid this week. ‘We were pleased to welcome two of the parents to Prep II this week (via Google Meet) who gave us a presentation and talked to the class about Eid, the religious holiday which marks the…
Nursery Scientists
Investigating nature. The Nursery had an exciting time last week when they visited our very own pond. They are learning about the life cycle of frogs and pond life and so their visit to the pond was invaluable. They saw lots of plants and the wild life surrounding the pond, and were lucky enough…
Sporting Achievement
A Sports Scholar’s Award. We are delighted to announce that one of our Sports Scholars, Olivia in Lower V, has recently been awarded the Jack Petchey Achievement Award by the Jack Petchey Foundation. This is in recognition of her hard work, dedication and sporting achievements, and brings with it a financial reward for her athletics…
Prep III Scientists
Investigating Habitats. Mrs Lubowiecka, Form Teacher Prep III, reports on how Prep III have been exploring Science through learning about our environment – both macro and micro! ‘Prep III’s Science topic this half term is Habitats. They have learnt about ocean, field and woodland habitats and, last Thursday, the girls enjoyed exploring micro-habitats in the…
Lower IV Scholars
Presenting topics of interest. Mr Elder here speaks on the recent activities of our Lower IV Scholars: ‘Our Lower IV Scholars have been meeting recently and giving presentations on topics of their own choice. It is amazing to see the range of interests of the students, as the most recent presentations testify: one on Prince…