‘Untold Stories’. This autumn, English Heritage organised a nationwide poetry competition entitled ‘Untold Stories’. This competition invited children to submit their poems and was divided into several age categories: 5 – 8 years old, 9 – 12 years old, 13 – 16 years old and 17+. Our Juniors took this competition to heart and everyone,…
An album of carols. For those of you who would like to accompany your Christmas Day with music, why not enjoy some music, provided by our guitar teacher, Mr Scott? This year he has produced an album entitled, ‘Christmas Carols for Solo Guitar’. Mr Scott studied both classical and jazz guitar while at the Royal…
The After Dark Trail. We are so used every year to the Preps entertaining us with their Nativity plays. However, this year Preps I, II and III were in for a treat as, on Monday 7th December, the Juniors entertained the Preps with the story of the Nativity. But this was no ordinary Nativity. It…
A poem for Christmas. Trees and lights adorn St Augustine’s Priory as we journey through Advent. From trees in the grounds to wreaths in Reception, the school is getting ready to celebrate the Christmas season. But amidst all the decorations and the joy, the following poem by Malcolm Guite from ‘Sounding the…
‘Whoops-a-Daisy Angel’. Thursday 3rd December saw the latest of our annual Nativity plays: the Prep I and Prep II Nativity. ‘Whoops-a-Daisy Angel’, a musical play about a disorganised angel who is chosen to show the way to Bethlehem, was filled with familiar characters, from Mary and Joseph to angels, shepherds and the three kings. Prep…
Gifts of Knowledge, Wisdom, Creativity and Imagination. Not only has our School Librarian, Mrs Bhatti, decorated the Scriptorium beautifully for Advent and Christmas, she also brings news on the latest developments in the the library. ‘In the Juniors we have received some wonderful Project Book Boxes which contain the exciting gifts of knowledge, wisdom,…
‘Portraits for NHS Heroes’. Are you one of those organised people who have written their Christmas cards by 1st October and did your present buying last January? If so, look away now. This Christmas present suggestion is for those of you who haven’t bought their cards yet and are still wondering what presents their loved…
A season of preparation. This Sunday, 29th November, is the First Sunday of Advent, the season of preparation for the birth of Christ. Mrs McDermott, Head of R.E. has some tips to celebrate these weeks leading up to Christmas… ‘The shops are full of Christmas decorations, the M&S Christmas party food looks tempting, Christmas songs…
A day to remember. Aid to the Church in Need is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church, supporting the church wherever they are needed and each November their initiative, Red Wednesday – held on a Wednesday in late November, raises awareness of those persecuted for their faith around the world. Their website says, ‘Over…
United in a day for youth. Here is a report on a day with a difference: National Youth Funday! ‘For the past number of years on the Feast of Christ the King, CYMFed (Catholic Youth Ministry Federation) hosts events to mark National Youth Sunday. However, due to COVID restriction this year, they organised a day of…
