Whole School Class photos We are pleased to let you know that we now have a web collection of the Whole School Class Photos taken on Thursday 4th May. Tempest Photography photographed each year group from Nursery through to Priory 6. The photographs are now available for purchase from the Tempest Photography website. The images are password…
Grenfell Tower We are all aware of the horrific events in the early hours of Wednesday 14th June when Grenfell Tower, the tower block of flats in North Kensington, was destroyed by fire. Our thoughts and prayers are, of course, with all those who have been affected by this terrible, terrible tragedy. Our response is…
The Week of Monday 12th June Brexit, Antarctica, Aleppo, the British Empire and the Armenian Genocide – global issues are among those issues on offer with next week’s ‘What’s On for Priory 6’ London events. For more information, please see Mr Salmon. General Many of the Art Schools in London are now having their Degree…
Every year Miss Eng, Head of Art, invites an inspirational guest speaker to attend the St Augustine’s Priory Summer Arts Evening and speak at the prize giving. This year, Miss Eng has asked Isatu Hyde, a functional ceramics potter, to discuss her career with our guests and girls. Isatu Hyde is a designer and craftswoman…
Office and Reception Area Our new Reception area is proving to be very successful. With a new, light, welcoming space we are enjoying this new facility and all it has to offer. We thought that you would like to discover something about the staff you first meet when you enter St Augustine’s Priory! Ms Jamini…
We believe each member of our community is unique, with her own giftedness. We treasure intellect and quality of thought, and we seek to inspire our girls so that they see the rewards of intellectual curiosity and discovery. Some of last year’s exhibits Our Summer Arts Evening this year falls on Wednesday 28th June and…
Chickens galore Blessed as we are with our wonderful grounds, we continually strive to make them flourish and contribute to the life (and education) of all at St Augustine’s Priory. Our allotment is proving to be very productive and our chickens are thriving. Here Ms Burrell, one of our chickens’ main adherents, reports on the…
Living a healthy lifestyle has numerous benefits, including improving mental and physical health. Keeping active and eating balanced meals boosts happiness, and a powerful way to improve wellbeing is to get outside. Mrs Raffray encouraged girls, especially while everyone is sitting exams, to make time to go out to the meadow during breaks. There is…
A letter to Catholics in England and Wales from their Bishops The General Election on 8th June will soon be upon us. Last Sunday a letter from the Bishops of England and Wales was distributed in all parishes concerning the issues to be considered when voting. Some of our pupils in Upper VI will be…
“Thank you for your creativity, your immense hilarity, your spirituality and your wit” – Mrs Raffray Upper VI began their last day of school yesterday, Thursday 25th May 2017, with a Farewell Assembly. They began by reciting a poem they had written about their time at the school. Each line celebrated something that they had…
