Category: Whole School
Prep II and Science
A Cross-curricular approach. Miss Daya has been leading Prep II through the world of Science and, in particular, investigating cross-curricular implications. ‘This half term, Prep II have been learning all about Everyday Materials in their Science lessons. This week they linked their English topic of Fairy Tales to their Science by investigating which material would…
Priory 6 examines Jesus: the Game Changer
General R.E. studies. Mrs McDermott, Head of RE, reports on the studies which Priory 6 students have been following in their general Religious Education lessons: ‘In General RE lessons, Priory 6 students have been investigating the idea of Jesus the Game Changer. They have been watching a documentary based on the historicity of Jesus and…
Changing the Game: Modern Languages
Introducing Nicolás Aramayo. You may remember from earlier Priory Posts that Ms de Lahitte, teacher of Spanish, runs an initiative to support Fundación Anpuy, an organisation which exists to provide educational and social opportunities for children, adolescents and young people from deprived backgrounds. Here she tells us of the progress so far: ‘At St Augustine’s…
Book Week: A look back
A Bibliophile’s Paradise. While we enjoy or otherwise the Arctic-like conditions, we thought a look back at a more temperate time (was it only last week?), when we celebrated our Book Week throughout the school, would be enjoyed. Everything dropped to read! Two Cats in their Hats? Author Julia Jarman with Nursery and Prep I …
A Winter Wonderland
It’s No Joke! (Er, it’snow joke?). Like most of the country, St Augustine’s Priory was covered in snow today. All the inhabitants, whether human or other enjoyed the whole experience! Here are some pictures of girls, sheep and a lone chicken braving the weather and making the most of the snowy spring conditions. From the…
CAFOD Lent Fast Day 2018
Jacqueline Stuyt-Simpson: Gamechanger. If you are ever wondering if – or even how – one person can make a difference, we would like to draw your attention to Jacqueline Stuyt-Simpson. Jacqueline Simpson was born in 1919 and for her schooldays attended St Augustine’s Priory and thereafter studied Modern Languages at King’s College, London. And she…
Upper IV on Pope Francis
Pope Francis: Gamechanger. Mrs McDermott set girls a homework asking them to research Pope Francis and write an essay explaining why they thought he should be a role model for young people today. Dilichi Dieobi, Upper IVA, produced the following essay ‘From being voted as Time’s Person of the Year for 2013 to sneaking out…
Lower II visits Ancient Greece
An Ancient Greek Symposium. Mrs Tomlinson, Form Teacher Lower II Alpha, has been leading Lower II through the delights of Ancient Greece during the first half of the Lent Term. To this end, on Thursday 8th February Lower II held an Ancient Greek Symposium. Mrs Tomlinson continues: ‘We held a Greek Symposium (a traditional dinner…
Junior Music Competition
Raising our voices! Miss Westley, Music Department, reports on the wonderful Junior Music Competition which was held on Wednesday 7th February. This was a golden opportunity for Junior girls to compete in their school Houses and enjoy the sounds they make! ‘This term Junior girls have been participating in a Music Competition, which culminated in…
Mental Health and Book Week unite
New publication. Having just celebrated our Book Week with some stupendous activities, Mr Elder, English Department, highlights an issue very much in the spotlight: ‘As a school we have mental health very much in mind – both in regard to students and ourselves. The charity MIND provides support and funding for support services for those…