Miss Daya visits! There was great excitement in Lower II Alpha on Monday 26th June as Miss Daya popped by to show us baby Aiman, and to say ‘Hello’. At two months old, Aiman seemed very at home in the classroom and surprisingly calm given he was surrounded by the adoring pupils from Lower II…
Nursery – Form III explore prayer We are fortunate in that with our Chapel we always have somewhere to spend time in the presence of God, to pray and to enjoy the quiet and peace that being in the Chapel affords us all. As all the children from the Nursery to Form III discovered on…
A visit to the Orange Tree Theatre You are never too young to appreciate the plays of William Shakespeare! One of the most challenging, and also the most rewarding, of Shakespeare’s plays is King Lear and the Junior school have relished the opportunity to discover more about the king, his daughters and the intrigues that…
Needle and Craft Club Augustinian parent Mrs Ransome is one of our committed group of people who run our school clubs. Covering a variety of topics, our clubs are extremely popular and provide an opportunity to learn new skills and enjoy new adventures. Mrs Ransome runs the ‘Needle and Craft’ sessions and we thought you…
The Week of Monday 26th June The Summer Arts Evening at St Augustine’s Priory, sinkholes, quantum computers and science and suffering. Some of the events next week for our education, enjoyment and edification compiled by Mr Salmon, from whom more information is available. Monday 26th June Science + Suffering: Film Screening: Forgiving Dr Mengele: Forgiving…
“My young girl returned home last night afterwards, truly inspired by the entire event” (St Augustine’s Priory parent) The annual Sports Awards Evening is a tradition that brings passion for sports and our school spirit together in a celebration, and recognition, of the talented and hardworking sportswomen of St Augustine’s Priory. The evening is not…
Exhibition News Miss Ella Porter, the St Augustine’s Priory Art Technician, is an excellent example of how one can pursue two careers at the same time, for she is also a practising artist. She is exhibiting at a group show at the Candid Arts Trust in July where her new ceramic work will be shown. …
Royal Institution sessions Mrs Jenny Bennet, Head of Maths at St Augustine’s Priory, is a firm believer in extending the curriculum and ensuring that pupils take advantage of all opportunities available. To this end, three of her Lower V pupils, Shahla Ghodrat, Frankie Malinowski and Maria Merkulova attended a series of Maths Masterclasses held by…
Our Parents’ Committee Summer Event Every year our St Augustine’s Priory Parents’ Committee organises and delivers a stupendous summer event where we can all enjoy the grounds, the weather, the good company and the entertainment on offer. This year is no exception! All the family and all ages will enjoy the forthcoming English Summer Garden…
Art in the allotment One of the joys of St Augustine’s Priory is that you can combine subjects and explore different ways of working, stretching minds and expanding horizons. Here, Mrs Mackay of the Art Department, describes Lower I’s latest artistic forays. ‘On Wednesday 14th June Lower I spent a lesson in the allotment. The…
