Category: Whole School
A World of Creativity
Needle and Craft Club Augustinian parent Mrs Ransome is one of our committed group of people who run our school clubs. Covering a variety of topics, our clubs are extremely popular and provide an opportunity to learn new skills and enjoy new adventures. Mrs Ransome runs the ‘Needle and Craft’ sessions and we thought you…
What’s On for Priory 6
The Week of Monday 26th June The Summer Arts Evening at St Augustine’s Priory, sinkholes, quantum computers and science and suffering. Some of the events next week for our education, enjoyment and edification compiled by Mr Salmon, from whom more information is available. Monday 26th June Science + Suffering: Film Screening: Forgiving Dr Mengele: Forgiving…
St Augustine’s Priory Sports Awards Evening
“My young girl returned home last night afterwards, truly inspired by the entire event” (St Augustine’s Priory parent) The annual Sports Awards Evening is a tradition that brings passion for sports and our school spirit together in a celebration, and recognition, of the talented and hardworking sportswomen of St Augustine’s Priory. The evening is not…
Art Department Artist
Exhibition News Miss Ella Porter, the St Augustine’s Priory Art Technician, is an excellent example of how one can pursue two careers at the same time, for she is also a practising artist. She is exhibiting at a group show at the Candid Arts Trust in July where her new ceramic work will be shown. …
Lower V takes on Maths Masterclasses
Royal Institution sessions Mrs Jenny Bennet, Head of Maths at St Augustine’s Priory, is a firm believer in extending the curriculum and ensuring that pupils take advantage of all opportunities available. To this end, three of her Lower V pupils, Shahla Ghodrat, Frankie Malinowski and Maria Merkulova attended a series of Maths Masterclasses held by…
English Summer Garden Party
Our Parents’ Committee Summer Event Every year our St Augustine’s Priory Parents’ Committee organises and delivers a stupendous summer event where we can all enjoy the grounds, the weather, the good company and the entertainment on offer. This year is no exception! All the family and all ages will enjoy the forthcoming English Summer Garden…
Lower I: when Art meets Nature
Art in the allotment One of the joys of St Augustine’s Priory is that you can combine subjects and explore different ways of working, stretching minds and expanding horizons. Here, Mrs Mackay of the Art Department, describes Lower I’s latest artistic forays. ‘On Wednesday 14th June Lower I spent a lesson in the allotment. The…
Junior Sports Day
A wonderful day of sport Monday 19th June saw a day of hot, sunny weather and a cavalcade of sport at St Augustine’s Priory as the Junior school, from Lower I to Upper II, demonstrated their sporting prowess! Parents came in droves to support their daughters and, with a variety of sports on offer, from…
The Bilingual Hub demystified
Last Friday 16th June, Stephanie Ghobrial of Lower V Alpha, Madina Masoud of Upper IVA and Eleanor Kaffo of Upper IV Alpha used Assembly to talk to the school about the ‘Bilingual Hub’ programme, and the benefits that come with being a part of it. The girls began by explaining the Hub for us; “The…
Lower IV study coastal defences in Brighton
A great example of how fieldwork supplements work in the classroom was shown by Lower IV’s Geography visit last Friday 16th June when they journeyed to the beaches of Brighton to learn about engineering strategies used in managing coastlines. Using measuring tapes, metre sticks and a clinometer the girls spent the day taking measurements of…