Dr Gill remembers Dr Gill has been a stalwart and inspiring member of the English Department since she joined St Augustine’s Priory in September 2001, nearly 15 years ago. From English Literature to public speaking to debating (both nationally and internationally) she has contributed to the life of the school in so many ways. As…
A Letter to all our community The following is a letter received from Mrs McTaggart Head of Art for all members of our community which we share with you now. ‘Dear staff, students and parents of St Augustine’s It is with great sadness that I have made the decision to leave St Augustine’s. I have…
Developing commercial savvy Sixth Form student and Head Girl, Erin Costello, has secured an exclusive opportunity to shadow local entrepreneur, leading businesswoman and St Augustine’s Priory parent, Charmaine Rothschild. Miss Costello will commence the experience at the Ealing-based commercial phone business, BusinessMobiles.com Ltd, on Monday 13th June 2016. In addition to shadowing Mrs Rothschild, learning…
Leavers’ Mass and Reception Just before half term, on Thursday 26th May, our annual Upper VI Leavers’ Mass and Reception took place with Fr Thomas from Ealing Abbey joining us to celebrate this annual event. The Chapel was crowded with Upper VI students, their families and staff and the Mass proved to be a joyous…
Mr M Kane, Head of Science A new Head of Science will be joining us in September, Mr Michael Kane, who here introduces himself to us: ‘I am very much looking forward to working at St Augustine’s Priory as it is a small Catholic school which has a friendly and caring community. Having attended the London Oratory…
St Augustine’s Priory receives top rating in Diocesan Inspection Report Rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas, we were delighted to receive the report from our recent Westminster Diocese Inspection this week. The Headteacher, Mrs Sarah Raffray, commented, ‘We are delighted that the school has received a ringing endorsement of all that we know is true about…
Episode One: Pedometer Challenge From 16th – 20th May ‘Walk to School Week’ at St Augustine’s Priory was a walk on the wild side. Here Mr Chappory, Head of Geography, reports on the pedometer challenge used by pupils and staff: ‘Using the 40 pedometers given to us by Ealing Council, various apps on phones and…
Episode Two: Wacky Walking Wednesday Miss Keep, Geography Department, tells us about ‘Wacky Walking Wednesday’ which took place in Walk to School Week and was great success! ‘Last Wednesday (18th May) St Augustine’s Priory took part in ‘Wacky Walking Wednesday’. We encouraged all students to walk to school as a part of the national Walk…
Mrs G Pugh, Teacher of Biology Mrs Gail Pugh is starting with us in September as a teacher of Biology. We look forward to welcoming her to St Augustine’s Priory and here share an article she has written for us: ‘I grew up in Ealing and have lived here all my life. Even though I…
Peace in the world Mrs McDermott, Head of Religious Studies, here writes about what the Sixth Form have been studying in their general Religious Education lessons. ‘Over the last few months in General R.E., the Sixth Form have been investigating the work of Pax Christi. Some of the students shared their reflections during their last…
