Category: Whole School

Juniors study ‘King Lear’

23rd May 2017

‘How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is  To have a thankless child!’  (King Lear, Act 1 Scene 4) Drama is an incredible subject – it’s not just about getting up and acting! Among other things it’s about analysing a script, learning about characterisation, dissecting plot, and exploring and investigating the background to the story….

Walk to School Week

19th May 2017

“Regrettably, many efforts to seek concrete solutions to the environmental crisis have proved ineffective; not only because of powerful opposition but also because of a more general lack of interest.  We require a new and universal solidarity. All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation”, from Laudato Si’ by…

The Sacrament of Confirmation

19th May 2017

Augustinians are confirmed The institution of the Sacrament of Confirmation at Pentecost is told in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2: 1 – 42) when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles as he had promised: ‘When Pentecost day came round, they had all met together, when suddenly there came from heaven a sound as…

Upper IV on their production of ‘The Witches’

19th May 2017

Madina Masoud, Zayna Ahmad & Lizzy Higham tell us more about Upper IV’s performances of ‘The Witches’ by Roald Dahl from the perspective of the actors: ‘Last Monday and Wednesday, Upper IV A and Alpha performed The Witches by Roald Dahl. We felt extremely privileged to be inaugurating the newly-refurbished Hall and facilities. Our comical…

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

19th May 2017

Bronze Practice Expedition At St Augustine’s Priory we are proud that girls are able to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award from Bronze through to Gold. From Friday 12th to Sunday 14th May our Bronze Award candidates took part in their Practice Expedition – a weekend away in Kent.  Here is an account…

Meeting Members of Staff

18th May 2017

Ms P Cattigan… This term we were happy to welcome Ms Cattigan as Form Teacher for Lower II Alpha during Ms Daya’s maternity leave. Here she tells us about herself: ‘As a parent of a former St Augustine’s Priory pupil, I know first-hand what a unique and special school this is and am delighted to…

What’s On for Priory 6

18th May 2017

The Week of Monday 22nd May and Half Term Trains, earthquakes, bees and Charles Dickens. These and a lot more are on offer from Mr Salmon’s selection of talks in London over the next two weeks!  For more information, please see Mr Salmon. Monday 22nd May Islamism: A political, social, and cultural battle is raging…

Congratulations to our new School Officials

15th May 2017

(above) Our outgoing Upper VI Leadership Team Last Monday, 8th May, the whole school gathered in our newly refurbished school hall to hear the announcement of our new School Officials for the 2017-18 academic year.  We would like to thank Erin Costello and the current School Officials for all they have contributed to the life of the school this year and congratulate…

Lower IV embrace IGGY

12th May 2017

Challenging the Brightest Our Able, Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator, Mr Neil Elder, has introduced some of our students to the IGGY Scheme, run by Warwick University. Their website says, ‘IGGY is a no fee global educational social network designed to help gifted and talented young people aged 13-18 realise their full potential. We’re part of…

Virtus lectures

12th May 2017

Talks at Ealing Abbey We thought you would be interested in hearing about two talks which are coming up over the next few weeks in the Newman Chapel at Ealing Abbey. These talks address important issues and should be thoroughly thought-provoking. The first, on Tuesday 16th May at 7.30pm is ‘The Oppression & Resilience of Victims…

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