Category: Whole School
Le Théâtre de France
Expanding vocabulary. Looking forward to the visit to Ste Marie de Neuilly in Paris at the end of January 2019 we look back to the French play performed here for the seniors on 12th November. Immersion in the languages studied at St Augustine’s Priory is so important and, through visitors such as those who performed…
Meeting Members of Staff…
Miss F Mutton. We are pleased to welcome Miss Mutton, who has joined us as a Teaching Assistant for Prep III while Mrs Islam is on maternity leave. Here Miss Mutton introduces herself: ‘It’s a pleasure working with Prep III as a Teaching Assistant! I have worked in Early Years for 12 years and it…
Red Wednesday
Walking together in faith. On Wednesday 28th November we celebrated a whole school Mass in the temporary hall. From the Nursery to Upper VI, together with staff and parents, we marked Red Wednesday. This annual day is an initiative of the organisation Aid to the Church in Need and we are invited to gather together…
From the Counsellor’s Chair
Get Organised! Our School Counsellor, Mrs Good, here gives some advice and handy suggestions for becoming organised – something which all of us should find useful! ‘As the school year progresses you may find there is more competition for your time. More homework, more assignments, more deadlines to meet, exams, school productions, matches, concerts. It…
Upper II scientists
Getting to the heart of the matter. Miss Daya has been leader Upper II through the realm of Science this term and here reports on a fascinating scientific journey and hands-on experience through the anatomy of the heart. ‘This half term in Science, Upper II have been learning about ‘Healthy Bodies’. To further our understanding…
St Cecilia Concert
The Chapel fills with sound! Our annual St Cecilia concert took place on Thursday 22nd November this year in the Chapel, held on the feast day of the Patroness of Musicians. We celebrate this date every year, but this year’s concert was particularly special as it was in remembrance of the centenary of the ending…
Mel Giedroyc visits St Augustine’s Priory
Meeting the ‘Company’ star. Last week, GCSE and A Level Drama students enjoyed a trip to the West End to see the hilarious, poignant and visually stunning musical ‘Company’ at the Gielgud Theatre. The story revolves around the unmarried, 35-year-old man Bobby, with this production changing the male Bobby to a female Bobbie. With modern…
Poland’s centenary commemoration
Augustinians sing at the Royal Albert Hall. During the commemorations for the ending of World War I another centenary commemoration was also taking place – that of the independence of Poland. Three Augustinians, Amelia in Lower IV, Roza in Form III and Ilona in Lower II took part in a celebration at the Royal Albert…
Upper I pupil and the Superbowl champions
Training with NFL Philadelphia Eagles. We play many sports at St Augustine’s Priory – hockey, netball, cross country, tennis, athletics, – to name but a few. However, Enya, Upper I, a keen sportswoman is always ready to try something new! She recently had the wonderful opportunity to explore a sport not played at school and…
Meeting Members of Staff…
Mr R Porter. We are delighted to welcome Mr Porter, who joins us in the Music Department as clarinet and saxophone teacher. He is an award-winning performer and composer and has performed at many prestigious venues across the UK. Here he tells us about himself: ‘I received a distinction upon completing the MA Jazz Performance course at…