Congratulations to the cast and crew of Little Shop of Horrors Opening night of this year’s school production, Little Shop of Horrors, on Thursday 9th March went down a storm. The monochrome set and costumes, spectacular singing and the homemade Audrey II plants tied together a moving and hilarious performance. Even our carnivorous plants made…
Outstanding provision for all! In the week of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, our school production at the Questors Theatre, Ms Brown, Head of Drama and LAMDA at St Augustine’s Priory, here tells us of all the wondrous things that go on in the Drama Department: ‘The St Augustine’s Priory Drama Department aims to develop individuality,…
A raffling success Mrs Round describes how Lower II triumphed in fundraising in Charities Week: ‘Lower II were thrilled to have sold so many raffle tickets during Charities Week, but there could only be one lucky winner of our top prize – the much coveted £50 Boden voucher. And it went to Louis Kovacs…
Counting chickens… This year we took possession of some eggs in the hope that some of them would hatch into chicks! This did not take long and we are now the proud possessor of several beautiful chicks. There has been a competition to name the chicks and some winning names have already been announced. So,…
Exploring the world of books Over Half Term, girls took part in ‘Blind Dates with a Book’, an opportunity for girls to take home books without knowing their titles! A journey of true literary exploration. The aim of the activity was to promote the new books available in the Scriptorium and for our girls to…
“Comparison is the Thief of Joy”: Why Careers Education is about Knowing Your Soul. Every now and then there come moments of real satisfaction as a Head. Week in, week out I give assemblies and recently British and global events have given richly in the way of opportunities for comments on the rule of law,…
Visite de nos amies de l’école Saint Augustine Last Half Term we featured in a Priory Post article the visit of Upper I to the André Malraux French Primary School in Hanwell on 27th January and the exploration of French traditions surrounding the Epiphany and the making of the Galette des Rois (King Cake). We…
Clear your diaries… The Parents’ Committee are planning another of their exciting Quiz Nights, which this year will be on Friday 24th March from 7.30pm. This is always an event to test your knowledge, scratch your heads and get your thinking caps on (and enjoy good company and good food)! The Committee writes: ‘Please join…
“I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do”, Helen Keller Bring-and-buy sale hosted by Lower I St Augustine’s Priory has been humming with activities this week, from a very British Bake-off on Monday to…
Language learning with style With London Fashion Week well under way, it’s time to have a look at our own fashionistas. On 1st December last year Lower I took part in their own fashion show – in French. This was an opportunity to enjoy fine clothes and fine language. Style was the watchword as Lower…