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Light in the Darkness
Sometimes it takes time away to understand the implications of the lives we lead. When faced with the sheer bliss of another place, another reality, the impact of the West’s rampant consumerism on the environment and on our lives can be realised and reflected on, a different perspective seen. This Christmas I was fortunate enough…
Upper II Alpha share their stories
Creativity in the Juniors. Mrs Cattigan, Form Teacher Upper II Alpha, reports that her Form have begun the new year with a great spirit of creativity and generosity! ‘Upper II Alpha wrote some short stories inspired by their class novel, ‘Eye of the Wolf’ and in the true spirit of storytelling, visited Lower I…
News from Argentina
Fundación Anpuy. Ms De Lahitte is delighted to share with us news on Nico, the Argentinian boy we sponsor through the charity Fundación Anpuy. ‘We recently received Nicolas’ end of year report from Fundación Anpuy, which includes a picture of Nico with the personalised football top we sent him (this had been funded by a Priory 6 fundraising initiative). Below is a translated extract from…
Meeting members of staff…
Ms D Corkery. This term we are delighted to welcome Ms D Corkery to St Augustine’s Priory, who joins us as a teacher of R.E. Ms Corkery says: ‘I’m delighted to be teaching such fantastic pupils. The welcome that I have received since I set foot inside St Augustine’s Priory has been amazing. The…
Prayer for the New Year
God knows us and loves us. As we begin the Lent Term, we look forward with hope and trust to all that the year 2019 will bring. God loves us; as it says in Jeremiah, chapter 1: ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth I consecrated you’. …
The Christmas Carol Service
We prepare for the Nativity. The St Augustine’s Priory Carol Service, held every year at Ealing Abbey, is a wonderful way to prepare for the coming of Christ. The evening of Tuesday 11th December 2018 was no exception. We began the evening with a gathering of Association members in the Parish Centre. Past pupils, former…
The Christmas Fair
An annual festival! With stalls, crafts, games, the teddy tombola and refreshments on offer, the annual St Augustine’s Priory Christmas Fair was a festival of fun and entertainment. Brilliantly organised by the St Augustine’s Parents’ Committee, whose hard work and energy is always behind the Christmas Fair, the school enjoyed a late afternoon of magic…
Meeting Members of Staff…
Mrs V Pereira. We are delighted that Mrs V Pereira has joined us as teacher of Business and Economics in the Sixth Form. Mrs Pereira says, ‘I’m delighted to be working with such enthusiastic students in both economics and business.’ Mrs Pereira brings her entrepreneurial skills to life here as a teacher of A Level. …
Our Nursery and Prep Nativities
Advent celebrations. The beginning of the week saw the first of three magnificent St Augustine’s Priory nativities. Prep I and II joined forces to deliver the first performance called ‘The Wriggly Nativity.’ The children all wriggled through the performance as they were so excited and could not sit still. We enjoyed some brilliant songs including…
The Season of Advent
The coming of the Lamb of God. As the time of preparation for the coming of Christ, Advent is one of the primary seasons of the liturgical year. As we wait in hope and joy for Christmas, we share a poem with you by Denise Levertov, entitled ‘Agnus Dei’, the Lamb of God. Given that…