Happiness and Courage. Thursday 2nd July saw a wonderful day for Prep III as they joined together in the grounds at St Augustine’s Priory for a long-awaited day together. They held their Retreat in the morning, which was followed by activities. The culmination of the day was their Songs and Certificates celebration in the…
Expanding horizons. Mr Elder, English Department, writes on the opportunities that lockdown and remote learning have presented to both teachers and pupils: ‘Remote learning has brought all kinds of challenges, but one way or another, lessons have retained their high standards and students have been learning just as well as they always do….
Tumultuous times in history. This term has not seen the grass grow under Prep III’s feet. Mrs Lubowiecka reports that they have spent an intellectually stimulating time in their History and R.E. lessons via blended learning. She says, ‘Prep III are learning about another difficult time the people of London endured – the Great…
Or, ‘Why aren’t these events in the Olympics?’ On Wednesday 24th June, the St Augustine’s Priory Sports Day took place with Upper II competing in the grounds, along with the children of critical workers. Everyone else enjoyed an afternoon of sport at home – our first ever Blended Virtual Sports Day. Miss Hales led the…
Reflecting on the times. All through this week of 22nd to 26th June, we have welcomed members of Lower V back to St Augustine’s Priory where they have participated in their Recovery Curriculum. The aim is to help pupils to recover from their loss of routine, structure, friendship, sleep, opportunity and freedom.; a valuable…
Carbon Footprint Challenge. Lockdown has not stopped Mrs Bennet, Head of Faculty, in her targeting of the world of scientific and mathematical competitions and events. IRIS (The Institute for Research in Schools) cancelled their Spring Conference and so students were invited to apply to contribute their presentations by video. Our pupils were accepted and presented…
Courage. The theme of ‘Courage’ resonated throughout the Lower I Songs and Certificates celebration today. Following a morning’s Retreat, Lower I gathered to sing and to speak. Girls were socially distanced in the Chapel and Miss Westley accompanied Lower I on the piano and friends who were not present joined virtually. This was a…
‘When life throws thorns, hunt for roses.’ Anonymous. The rose garden is in full bloom at St Augustine’s Priory and these glorious flowers are a source of great cheer. From red to orange to pink to white our roses are a welcome sight for sore eyes. The beds contain a variety of beautiful blooms, including…
A celebration of achievement. Upper I was welcomed at St Augustine’s Priory yesterday, Tuesday 23rd June, to celebrate their year of achievement with their Songs and Certificates. After weeks of virtual learning the girls were very excited to be together again (with social distancing firmly to the fore, together with lots of hand sanitising). After…
Schools collaborate. An exciting initiative is taking place this week as St Augustine’s Priory and the Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls together with the Sacred Heart High School in Hammersmith join in a week of innovative virtual activities around the process of applying to university through UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. We came…
