Category: Senior
The time is NOW!
Lower V take their call to Parliament. On Wednesday 26th June Lower V pupils, accompanied by Mrs McDermott took part in the mass lobby of Parliament, The Time is Now, to call for action on climate change with CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, taking their call for climate and environmental action to the heart…
Maths: No Paper and No Electricity Days.
Creativity to the fore! Mrs Bennet, Head of Mathematics, decided to go all out in support of No Electricity and No Paper Days on Tuesday 18th Wednesday 19th June. Here she relates her activities! ‘The summer term at St Augustine’s Priory usually features a no-paper day and/or a no-electricity day and 2019 was no exception….
Upper IV visit the Imperial War Museum
We must not forget. Lucy Williams and Emma Sonderby, Upper IV, tell us about their visit just before Half Term to the Imperial War Museum, which brought to life for them some very recent history. ‘On Monday 20th May, Upper IV went on a trip to the Imperial War Museum and visited the very…
Calling all Parents!
Association Day excitement. The St Augustine’s Priory Parents’ Committee has a timely reminder for us all! ‘As you know we are fast approaching Association Day which is on Saturday 6th July 2019. We are all looking forward immensely to this event and to seeing you all and hope you and your children will enjoy…
Junior Maths Challenge 2019
Form III, Lower IV…. and Upper II Maths Magic. Mrs Bennet, Head of Mathematics, reports on the Junior Maths Challenge 2019, an annual event which we enter every year, to great result: ‘The UK Mathematics Trust, in association with the University of Leeds, runs a series of national maths competitions for senior school pupils every…
Sports Scholars
Sporting Success. Mrs Gosling, Director of Sport, tells us about our inspirational Sports Scholars. ‘Last year, we produced an article to introduce our Sports Scholars and to highlight all they do in their field. Throughout the year they have made great progress in their activities through selection for squads or improving on their times. Below…
Lower IV and Form III Retreat
A day of reflection. Last week Form III, Lower IV, Lower V and Lower VI sat their school examinations. This was an intense week of exams and on Friday Form III and Lower IV took stock and participated in class retreats. Lower IV’s retreat had as its theme ‘The Power of Friendship’ and Mr Dellow,…
The Parents’ Committee
Invaluable and Inspirational. Many of you will have enjoyed the events organised by our Parents’ Committee. This inspirational group of Augustinian parents know how to locate Fr Christmas, find a supply of brilliant burgers, staff events with a smile (or ten!) and contribute immeasurably and with great dedication to the life of St Augustine’s Priory….
RISE Theatre at Ealing Abbey
Rise Theatre at Ealing Abbey What makes us happy? Friday 14th June sees RISE Theatre visiting Ealing Abbey. At 8.00pm this professional Christian theatre company will perform an evening of sketches on the theme of happiness. What makes us happy? Who makes us happy? Where can we find happiness? Their website says, ‘RISE Theatre CIC is a…
Prayer from Pope Francis
For young people We thought you would be interested in the following prayer which was written by Pope Francis on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment following the Synod of bishops held in October 2018 on that topic. Lord Jesus in journeying towards the Synod, your Church turns her attention to all the young…