A day of preparation. The solemn season of Lent prepares us all for the Passion and Crucifixion of Christ, the prelude to the joy of Easter. The day before Lent commences, Shrove Tuesday, is the last day of what traditionally was called “Shrovetide,” the week preceding the beginning of Lent, a time to prepare spiritually…
A guide for us all. The following Ash Wednesday At Home guide has been prepared by the Diocese of Westminster Education Service. As Mrs George writes, ‘As Ash Wednesday falls in half term this year on 17th February, we thought you may appreciate an Ash Wednesday at Home Guide to help you come together as…
Skipping and Dragon dancing. This January has seen the Nursery enjoy many activities. At the beginning of January the Nursery reopened and the children were to be seen skipping skipping in every morning, full of energy and ready to learn through play. They had fun-filled busy weeks where the live remote sessions continued and the…
The impact of the pandemic. The Senior Eco Committee has prepared the latest edition of ‘The Echo’, the bulletin from the Junior and Senior Eco Committees which aims to engage our wider community in issues surrounding sustainability and reducing our carbon footprints. This edition discusses the impact of the Covid pandemic: ‘Owing to the pandemic,…
A virtual achievement. Learning a musical instrument is a thoroughly rewarding endeavour, but is it something that can be pursued in the current climate, where learning online may sound a challenge too far? Let Naomi, one of our Upper VI students, dispel any doubts you may have! Her achievement this year is a testament to…
Something to aim for! Each year, Priory 6 girls are invited to submit applications for the St Augustine’s Priory Travel Scholarships. We always receive some fascinating proposals from girls wanting to explore the distant reaches of our planet. This year was no exception and two projects have been selected to be awarded the scholarship. Prisha…
Learning through activity. There are many ways of learning, and by no means to all of them involve a computer! An example of this is how Form III have been expanding their theological knowledge as they learn about the seven sacraments. As Mrs McDermott says, ‘Form IIIA have been having some crazy fun in RE! …
A grief observed. Another diary entry from Lower IV resulting from research into the Exodus story. Here, Iris speaks to us as an Israelite mother, anxious and worried as the troubles mount up. ‘I watched from afar as hail poured down from above and fire rampaged the earth, smelling smoke in the air and hearing…
The relevance of the Old Testament. Mrs McDermott, Head of Religious Studies, realised that this contribution from Lucia in Lower IV, was eminently applicable to the current situation we find ourselves in. A moving and very relevant diary entry dating back to the days of the Old Testament, when the Hebrews were enslaved in the…
Now and Beyond Mental Health Festival. St Augustine’s Priory is celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week (1st – 7th February) with a programme of activities that everyone can become involved in, with the highlight being Wednesday 3rd February’s ‘Now and Beyond Mental Health Festival’. Both Juniors and Seniors have a programme of activities planned with Juniors…
