Advent celebrations. The beginning of the week saw the first of three magnificent St Augustine’s Priory nativities. Prep I and II joined forces to deliver the first performance called ‘The Wriggly Nativity.’ The children all wriggled through the performance as they were so excited and could not sit still. We enjoyed some brilliant songs including…
The coming of the Lamb of God. As the time of preparation for the coming of Christ, Advent is one of the primary seasons of the liturgical year. As we wait in hope and joy for Christmas, we share a poem with you by Denise Levertov, entitled ‘Agnus Dei’, the Lamb of God. Given that…
Miss S Nowakowska. Miss Nowakowska joined St Augustine’s Priory this term as a teacher of PE. We were delighted to welcome her and she has settled in and looks to be enjoying life here! Miss Nowakowska has this to say: ‘I am very grateful to have been welcomed so kindly to the St Augustine’s Priory…
Expanding vocabulary. Looking forward to the visit to Ste Marie de Neuilly in Paris at the end of January 2019 we look back to the French play performed here for the seniors on 12th November. Immersion in the languages studied at St Augustine’s Priory is so important and, through visitors such as those who performed…
Miss F Mutton. We are pleased to welcome Miss Mutton, who has joined us as a Teaching Assistant for Prep III while Mrs Islam is on maternity leave. Here Miss Mutton introduces herself: ‘It’s a pleasure working with Prep III as a Teaching Assistant! I have worked in Early Years for 12 years and it…
Walking together in faith. On Wednesday 28th November we celebrated a whole school Mass in the temporary hall. From the Nursery to Upper VI, together with staff and parents, we marked Red Wednesday. This annual day is an initiative of the organisation Aid to the Church in Need and we are invited to gather together…
Getting to the heart of the matter. Miss Daya has been leader Upper II through the realm of Science this term and here reports on a fascinating scientific journey and hands-on experience through the anatomy of the heart. ‘This half term in Science, Upper II have been learning about ‘Healthy Bodies’. To further our understanding…
The Chapel fills with sound! Our annual St Cecilia concert took place on Thursday 22nd November this year in the Chapel, held on the feast day of the Patroness of Musicians. We celebrate this date every year, but this year’s concert was particularly special as it was in remembrance of the centenary of the ending…
Meeting the ‘Company’ star. Last week, GCSE and A Level Drama students enjoyed a trip to the West End to see the hilarious, poignant and visually stunning musical ‘Company’ at the Gielgud Theatre. The story revolves around the unmarried, 35-year-old man Bobby, with this production changing the male Bobby to a female Bobbie. With modern…
Augustinians sing at the Royal Albert Hall. During the commemorations for the ending of World War I another centenary commemoration was also taking place – that of the independence of Poland. Three Augustinians, Amelia in Lower IV, Roza in Form III and Ilona in Lower II took part in a celebration at the Royal Albert…
