A variety of breeds. The Michaelmas Term has brought some new members to roost in our farm. Together with our micro-pigs (who are enjoying the apple harvest) and our sheep, we have a variety of breeds of chickens which have joined us – some Plymouth Rock cross, Polands and Silkies. These three types of…
Miss H Snell. We are pleased to welcome Miss Snell who joins us this term as LAMDA teacher, an-ever popular subject which gives pupils the opportunity to enter graded exams in areas such as the speaking of verse and prose and acting. Here she introduces herself: ‘I am delighted that I will be teaching LAMDA…
A vision of happiness. At the staff Inset day on Monday 3rd September, Mrs Raffray, Headteacher welcomed us all back for a new term with words that explain our rationale for being here. She said that St Augustine of Hippo, our patron saint, talked about how, ‘people learn well when they’re happy – we are…
Mr F Lennon. Mr Lennon joins us as Form Teacher for Lower I and we are very happy to welcome him to St Augustine’s Priory. Here he introduces himself: ‘I am very much looking forward to joining the staff at St Augustine’s Priory this autumn. I join the school having taught at a variety of…
Ms P Brown. This term we welcome several new members of staff to St Augustine’s Priory and here we are delighted to introduce Ms P Brown, who joins us as Form Teacher for Upper I: “The countless opportunities and valuable life experience gained throughout my years in Education have heavily influenced my decision to embark…
Savvy St Augustine’s Priory girls. A Level Results Day! Thursday 16th August saw Upper VI girls return to St Augustine’s Priory to collect their results. At a time when commentators have predicted that boys would outperform girls in the new A Level regime and said that there would be fewer top grades because of unconditional…
A day of sunlight and celebration. On a bright and shining Saturday in late June, the inaugural St Augustine’s Priory Association Day took place in our wonderful grounds. Pupils and their families, past pupils, staff, both present and past and neighbours all came together to join in the festivities. The Parents’ Committee worked tirelessly both…
An evening to treasure. On Tuesday 26th June, our Sports Awards Evening was held to celebrate our achievements in the sporting arena over the past academic year. Mrs Gosling, Director of Sport, takes up the story: ‘On the evening of Tuesday 26th June we welcomed over 200 people from the St Augustine’s Priory community to…
One pupil’s perspective on ‘Share the Journey’. A significant walk was planned to take place today, Friday 13th July, in Central London. The Education Team of the Westminster Diocese organised a fitting finale to CAFOD’s ‘Share the Journey’ campaign through a walk commencing at 11.00am from Westminster Cathedral and ending at CAFOD’s headquarters next to…
Sunday 8th July started out hot and ended up hot – for most of us anyway! For some inhabitants of St Augustine’s Priory it ended on a much cooler note as Sunday was the day that the sheep shearers came calling! Below are some pictures of the event, but if you would like to see…
