Ms N Weir. Another new member of staff we welcome to St Augustine’s Priory this term is Ms N Weir, who joins us as a Teaching Assistant in Prep I as cover for Ms Corr. Ms Weir says, ‘I’m very excited to begin this new journey at St Augustine’s Priory. This will be my first…
Mr J Wesolowski. This term we are delighted to welcome Mr J Wesolowski who is joining the Mathematics Department as cover for Ms Khairoun to teach the Seniors. Mathematics is a subject Mr Wesolowski says, ‘helps students with analytical and problem-solving skills’. Mr Wesolowski says, ‘I’m looking forward to teaching girls with a love of…
Christmas competition winner. Just before Christmas we heard the wonderful news that Miranda in Prep III had won a Christmas writing competition, the Bramley Virtual Christmas Show children’s writing competition. Mrs Foley, Prep III Form Teacher reports, ‘Miranda is a versatile, imaginative and fantastic writer and I am truly happy for her to win this…
Looking to Christmas. Our journey through Advent centres around the anticipation of Christmas, the coming of the Christ child into our lives. Our Chapel has remained open throughout this time, welcoming all those who wish to spend quiet time in peace and contemplation safe in the knowledge that throughout all our lives, it is this…
LAMDA examinations. Miss Snell, Drama and LAMDA teacher, reports on the LAMDA examinations which took place this week. ‘Despite everything, LAMDA exams took place at St Augustine’s Priory this week with a virtual examiner! Our Advanced Level pupils demonstrated not only outstanding performance and communication skills, but impressive grit, nerve and grace. Many of these…
An excellent opportunity. Priory 6 benefited from expert advice when one of our parents kindly organised a talk for them on Friday 4th December about opportunities and placements at the BBC. Mrs MacLennan, Director of Priory 6, explains: ‘This virtual talk, which was attended by the entire Priory 6, was about work experience opportunities and…
A wonderful afternoon. The Prep I Taster Day on Friday 11th December was a great day for both Nursery and Prep I. Prep I spent the afternoon with Mrs van der Merwe in Prep I and had a wonderful introduction to all that that class has to offer. Meanwhile, Prep I took over…
Primary Maths Challenge. More great news from the Primary Maths Challenge. Recently, we reported on the achievements of our Upper II Mathematicians in this annual nationwide competition aimed at children in Junior schools. Now we can report on the achievements of girls in Lower II, who have been awarded certificates within each year group to…
Le Sapin de Noël. Prep I Form Teacher, Mrs van der Merwe, informs us about some linguistic advances made by Prep I: ‘Prep I have always loved their language lessons with Miss Gandi and this half term we have had the opportunity to learn even more. Miss Correia has been helping us to learn…
An enjoyable day. On Thursday 10th December the annual Christmas lunch took place at St Augustine’s Priory. Alongside this, pupils and staff came in resplendent in their Christmas jumpers. With turkey and decorations, crackers and hats, girls this was a wonderfully colourful and delicious day of celebration!
