Farm Managers rule the roost! The orchard is now home to a thriving St Augustine’s Priory Farm. As well as the very healthy allotment with its array of crops, the chickens are going from strength to strength as they are enjoying the fine weather and the attention of our dedicated Farm Managers. Ms Burrell reports…
The sun shone over Nursery Sports Day on Monday 3rd July as parents, staff and girls gathered on the astro-turf to watch our Pre-Prep girls and boys participate in a variety of races with enthusiasm. “Everybody was fantastic” Miss Slight commented, and she was especially pleased with all the boys and girls for cheering each other…
A wonderful summer’s celebration On Saturday 1st July the Parents’ Committee organised summer event, ‘An English Summer Garden Party’ took place, an occasion filled with entertainment and enjoyment for all ages. Families gathered in the Meadow from 1.00pm to enjoy all that was on offer throughout the afternoon. Stalls offering refreshments, including a barbecue, a…
Chiswick Book Festival Young People’s Poetry Competition St Augustine’s Priory pupils have achieved success in the Chiswick Book Festival Young People’s Poetry Competition 2017, learning a great deal on their poetic journey. Teacher, Ms Sharon Barrett reports that, ‘girls in Upper II and Form III entered the competition and worked very hard on their poems. …
The Week of Monday 10th July Life is getting quieter this week as everyone prepares for their summer holidays, but there are still some fascinating events on offer, including the two listed below; one on ‘The State of the Thames’ and the other, ‘From Nuremberg to the Old Bailey: Memories of a Forensic Pathologist’. For…
A day in Amersham Geography lends itself to some fascinating field trips and, for Upper II, their latest field trip was an opportunity to have a taste of the sort of experiments and analyses which they will undertake when they move up to the senior school. Here, Miss Keep, Geography Department, gives an account of…
An investigation in progress… Over recent years the solving of crime through forensic science has become a staple part of evening television drama. But forensic science is a real and vital part of all real-life police work and for decades has been integral to the investigation of crime. The study of science in school therefore…
Animals galore On Tuesday 20th June Prep I and Prep II were lucky enough to visit Odds Farm Park in Buckinghamshire, a place to meet donkeys, hens, sheep and other four legged friends. From egg collecting to sheep racing to riding on tractors, their day was one of magic and excitement! Amaya, Prep II, tells…
‘This year has produced breath-taking work and committed artists and photographers of whom we are deeply proud. Their passion, hard work and individuality is evident, and we celebrate their commitment and talent with you at our Arts Evening’, Miss Eng, Head of Art. Every year, our Summer Arts Evening showcases the Art, Poetry, Music and…
The Week of Monday 3rd July Summer Exhibition at the Royal Society, Radon, the Festival of Stuff and post-truth – just some of the topics at events next week. For more information, please see Mr Salmon. Monday 3rd July Weapons of Math Destruction: how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy: Cathy O’Neil. We live…
