As we draw closer to the end of term, we celebrate all the girls who are moving up in the school. This is a particularly important transition for Upper II, who will join the Senior school in September this year. As the girls are well prepared to begin life in the Senior school, the transition…
Our Big Sister, Little Sister programme has reached the end of another academic year. Our continuous Big Sister, Little Sister programme lays a firm emphasis on the community spirit of St Augustine’s Priory when, each September, our new Senior girls in Form III meet our Sixth Form. Yes, there are regular group meetings, but…
Last night, Thursday 6th July, saw our first concert to take place in the newly refurbished hall and also the last concert of this academic year. The music played harked back to yesteryear as perennial favourites were performed. Hits from Queen, The Beatles and Abba filled the hall (and grounds around it) as the school’s…
Farm Managers rule the roost! The orchard is now home to a thriving St Augustine’s Priory Farm. As well as the very healthy allotment with its array of crops, the chickens are going from strength to strength as they are enjoying the fine weather and the attention of our dedicated Farm Managers. Ms Burrell reports…
A wonderful summer’s celebration On Saturday 1st July the Parents’ Committee organised summer event, ‘An English Summer Garden Party’ took place, an occasion filled with entertainment and enjoyment for all ages. Families gathered in the Meadow from 1.00pm to enjoy all that was on offer throughout the afternoon. Stalls offering refreshments, including a barbecue, a…
Chiswick Book Festival Young People’s Poetry Competition St Augustine’s Priory pupils have achieved success in the Chiswick Book Festival Young People’s Poetry Competition 2017, learning a great deal on their poetic journey. Teacher, Ms Sharon Barrett reports that, ‘girls in Upper II and Form III entered the competition and worked very hard on their poems. …
A day in Amersham Geography lends itself to some fascinating field trips and, for Upper II, their latest field trip was an opportunity to have a taste of the sort of experiments and analyses which they will undertake when they move up to the senior school. Here, Miss Keep, Geography Department, gives an account of…
‘This year has produced breath-taking work and committed artists and photographers of whom we are deeply proud. Their passion, hard work and individuality is evident, and we celebrate their commitment and talent with you at our Arts Evening’, Miss Eng, Head of Art. Every year, our Summer Arts Evening showcases the Art, Poetry, Music and…
‘It is the duty of everyone to defend religious freedom and promote it for all people’, Pope Francis. It is an important part of the mission of Catholic schools to engage in dialogue and work together with people of other faiths in our school and local community. After recent events we, as a faith community,…
Miss Daya visits! There was great excitement in Lower II Alpha on Monday 26th June as Miss Daya popped by to show us baby Aiman, and to say ‘Hello’. At two months old, Aiman seemed very at home in the classroom and surprisingly calm given he was surrounded by the adoring pupils from Lower II…
