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St Augustine’s Priory sponsors the Ealing Mini Mile
There are so many benefits that come with keeping active, and with exercise proven to boost happiness and improve mental and physical health, St Augustine’s Priory is proud to sponsor the Ealing Mini Mile this year. Last Friday 19th May Sandra Courtney, Organiser of the Ealing Half Marathon and the Ealing Mini Mile came to…
Lower VI pupil wins sports award
Grasshoppers Best All Round Player Grasshoppers Netball Club is situated in Osterley, and is a member of the Kingston and District Netball League. Eisher Sangha, Lower VI, is a member of this well-established club and this year won the Grasshoppers Best All Round Player award. Here she recounts her experience of being a member: ‘Initially,…
Juniors study ‘King Lear’
‘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
“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
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’
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
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
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
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
(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…