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Priory Post 146 – Rounders, tea and balloons
Rounders, tea and balloons The Upper VI celebrate their final day Friday 22nd May was Upper VI’s final day of lessons before their A Levels and they commemorated the day in style. At lunchtime, dressed in fancy dress costumes, they challenged staff to a rounders match (the staff won 15 – 8) and, following this,…
Priory Post 147 – Collected Grimm Tales
Collected Grimm Tales Upper IV ‘s showpiece performance One of the highlights of the last half of term was Upper IV’s production of ‘Collected Grimm Tales’, the adaptation of Grimm’s fairy tales by Carol Ann Duffy. Here, Heather Woodman, Upper IVA, reports on this unique production. ‘On 29th and 30th April Upper IVA and Upper…
Priory Post 148 – Coverage in local media (2)
Coverage in local media (2) Lower V and Lower IV initiatives Two of our fundraising campaigns have received extensive coverage in the local media, both written and online. In the Ealing Gazette of 22nd May, page three has an article entitled ‘School helps Nepal appeal’ focussing on our recent Building a Bridge to Nepal, led…
Priory Post 149 – Exploring the Isle of Wight
Exploring the Isle of Wight Upper I and Lower II’s residential visit From Wednesday 29th April to Friday 1st May 2015 Upper I and Lower II went on an exciting residential visit to PGL Little Canada Centre on the Isle of Wight. They had a brilliant time learning new skills and challenging themselves through activities…
Priory Post 150 – One Hundred Years of Faith
One Hundred Years of Faith Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ visit highlight in yearlong celebrations On 21st September 1915 a community of Augustinian Canonesses Regular of the Lateran took possession of this school on Hillcrest Road. Originally located in Paris where their school had been a centre of girls’ education since 1634, this community of nuns left…
Priory Post 151 – Head for the Day
Head for the Day Miss Olivia Barnard excels in her role On Wednesday 3rd June Upper II pupil, Miss Olivia Barnard, triumphed as Head for the Day at St Augustine’s Priory, Ealing. After Assembly she set the Headteacher, Mrs Sarah Raffray, and members of her Senior Leadership Team a General Knowledge test with an animal…
Priory Post 152 – Friday Night at the Priory and Circus PaZaz
Friday Night at the Priory and Circus PaZaz St Augustine’s Priory’s Parents’ Committee has organised two great events for next weekend. Firstly, on Friday 12th June there is Friday Night at the Priory for parents and friends, from 7.30 p.m. until late. There will be a barbecue, a band, dancing and an auction with prizes…
Priory Post 153 – Race for Life
Race for Life St Augustine’s Priory runs for Cancer Research On Sunday 7th June 160 girls, parents and staff from St Augustine’s Priory took part in the 5k Cancer Research’s ‘Race for Life’ in Richmond. The day was a huge success. The aim was to raise £3,000 for Cancer Research. By Monday 8th June we…
Priory Post 154 – The Color Run
The Color Run St Augustine’s Priory runs for the NSPCC ‘The Color Run’ took place on Sunday 7th June. Not only were Augustinians taking part in the Race for Life in Richmond on that day, but several Sixth Formers were running in ‘The Color Run’ to raise funds for the NSPCC. Our Publications Prefect, Lucy…
Priory Post 155 – Poetry Prize
Poetry Prize Mr Elder wins national poetry competition We are pleased to announce that Mr Neil Elder, a member of the St Augustine’s Priory English Department, is a winner of the national poetry prize, the Cinnamon Press Poetry Pamphlet Prize. His collection of poetry, ‘Codes of Conduct’ will be published by the Cinnamon Press in…