Presentation to classes. Friday 16th April was certainly a wonderful day for Juniors as a special virtual Assembly was held at which new books were presented to each class for their library. Ms Keane, Deputy Head Academic (Juniors) reported that, ‘Our Library budget this year has been allocated to ensure that our books portray characters…
‘Building Back Better’. ‘Heads Up’ is the podcast of Mr Matthew Burke, Headteacher of St Edward’s School in Cheltenham. In episode 11 of this podcast, Mr Burke talks with Mrs Raffray ‘about what schools should be doing to “build back better” as we come out of the pandemic and look towards the future.’ Among subjects…
Priory Farm. As Spring takes hold, the grounds at St Augustine’s Priory are seeing new growth, both in the flora and the fauna! The allotment is showing signs of growth, and our new lambs have started to arrive. The Farm Managers are pursuing their duties vigorously and are daily to be seen tending to the…
Work in progress. The news that next term will see the launch of our Inclusion Committee was backed up this week by work in both Juniors and Seniors. Departments across the school are involved in putting together a programme of work which addresses the issues of inclusion, diversity and equity. Mr Chappory reports that ‘Every…
A memorable musical event. Last night, Thursday 25th March saw the culmination of a musical event that has been taking place amongst the Seniors over the past few weeks. This was the Gala of the Music Competition. The heats took place over several lunchtimes and those chosen performed yesterday evening in the Chapel in front…
Bags, Bags, Bags! If you decide to visit the Farmers’ Market held at St Augustine’s Priory this Sunday you will find an additional stall amongst the wonderful regular contributors who sell a variety of delicious products. Lower VI entrepreneurs have been busy designing and making tote bags to sell. These bags will be available at…
Mass in the last week of term As we near the end of term and the end of Lent, the last Mass of the term was this week celebrated by Fr Thomas and prepared by Lower VA. Although it was the day before the feast of the Annunciation, that feast’s readings were used. We heard…
A national competition. Mrs MacLennan, Director of Priory 6 here tells us of the work conducted by Lower VI this week: ‘The Lower VI students have been taking part in the BASE Challenge organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). They have been working in groups of three to four…
Netball thrills. The coming of the end of the Lent term was celebrated with a battle royal on Wednesday 24th March as senior pupils and staff took on each other in four lunchtime netball matches. They were exciting matches, with thrills and skills to the fore as the astroturf filled with spectators from the Seniors…
The grounds at St Augustine’s Priory. Spring is beginning to show itself in the grounds at St Augustine’s Priory. The trees are in bud and the daffodils are in full bloom. The farm animals are enjoying the warmer weather and we look forward to welcoming lambs in due course. This is always a time to…
