Poetry and Prose. Mrs Corkery, Head of R.E. reports on two examples of how the Lower VI demonstrates their learning in Core R.E. The first example is poetry written by students reflecting on the latest unit they have studied, Christian Peace-making: Should Christians fight in wars? By Simran and Yuuri Should people fight in wars, With…
A celebration. Our First Holy Communion Mass took place on Wednesday 22nd June, beautifully celebrated by Fr Thomas on a lovely summer’s day. The First Holy Communicants had prepared the Mass extremely well and the family members and staff who attended were delighted to be a part of this wonderful morning. The Faith Friends also…
‘Encanto’. Ms de Lahitte of the Modern Foreign Languages Department organised a film night for the Juniors on Friday 10th June. Upper II and some members of Lower II gathered in the Priory Sixth Common Room to watch the film ‘Encanto’, which follows a Colombian family whose children and grandchildren receive magical gifts which enable…
The London Heads’ Dance Society. Oh, yes, on Sunday 26th June this is your chance to see a selection of Headteachers of London schools dance the night away in ‘Strictly Heads’. Training has been tough and the sewing of sequins equally difficult. But triumph is in sight! If you would like to see Headteachers dance…
Summer is here! Our Summer festivities start here. The Preps and Juniors Sports Day on 8th June was a cavalcade of sporting activities, wonderfully supported by many parents who came to watch. Both field and track events were held and the shots were put, the javelins thrown and the jumps were very long indeed. There…
A lovely beginning to Half Term. Just before Half Term, on Wednesday 25th May, all the Form III classes took turns to celebrate Spring and the forthcoming Half Term by enjoying cupcakes in the Head’s study. Form IIIA, Form III Alpha and Form III Aleph enjoyed this opportunity to sit and relax and talk…
Letters to the British Museum. Mrs Cattigan, Form Teacher, Upper II Alpha, reports on Upper II Alpha’s recent study of the Kingdom of Benin: ‘During our study of the Kingdom of Benin, Upper II Alpha discovered that the ‘Benin Bronzes’, part of the cultural heritage of the people of the Kingdom of Benin, and Nigeria…
Seniors celebrate in the Chapel. On the morning of Wednesday 8th June, Form III to Upper IV held a Liturgy of the Word in the Chapel. Form IIIA had prepared this beautiful liturgy and it was a time to gather together and listen to the Word of God. Form III pupils read and delivered the…
Adventures galore! From Monday 16th until Friday 20th May Upper II took part in a very adventurous residential visit to PGL Caythorpe Court. This is a large adventure centre in Lincolnshire and all in Upper II made the most of their time there! We have had some wonderful feedback from the centre, who praised our…
A privileged time. We are privileged at St Augustine’s Priory to have our own Chapel where we regularly celebrate Mass and hold retreats. It is definitely the centre of life in our school. On the morning of 23rd May, Lower V took part in another sacred event when they gathered in the Chapel where, Mrs…