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Independent Schools Careers Organisation… On Monday 8 th and Tuesday 9 th October Upper V attended their Independent Schools Career Organisation (ISCO) interviews with trained careers advisers. ISCO is an organisation that provides career advice and guidance for students in school and up to the age of 23. The interview was very helpful in guiding us to suitable A level choices and possible career ideas. We discussed the personal profiles that have been created through the psychometric tests we took previously. This was designed to highlight our strengths and aptitudes and gave us an idea as to what professions we might be best suited. The process so far has been very interesting with more than a few surprising results as some girls showed strengths they may not have expected. We will discover more about potential career options as we continue through the process. Online readers click here: http://www.isco.org.uk/ By Caitlin Tipping, Upper V Alpha Old Tools Wanted… The Parents' Committee has recently started an allotment in the grounds, but we need help to keep it going. We are looking for donations of tools, especially large spades and forks, also any spare vegetable plants at any time of year. If anyone is interested in being involved please let us know. We also are fortunate to have some fantastic apple and pear trees in the Orchard. Their fruit is completely organic and we usually sell it in the playground during the Michaelmas term, along with homemade crumbles and jam. The timing varies due to the weather so please support us when you see us!. For more info please contact Jacqui Szlachetko or Dymphna Kerr via the school office. Ealing Borough Cross Country – Round 1… Last Thursday, 33 Lower II and Upper II girls combined with 18 Form III, Lower VI and Upper VI girls participated in the first series of the Ealing Borough Cross Country Championships. Girls were outstanding in their efforts and commitment and there were some tremendous individual performances. A noteworthy performance was Anna Szyszko (Upper IV Alpha) who finished with a bronze medal and has been put forward for the London Youth Games. I hope that in the next round, on Wednesday 17 th October, girls can enhance their performances and potentially more girls could be selected. Did St Augustine’s beat the world marathon time of 2 hours 3 minutes??? On Tuesday 16 th October A team of 39 girls from Form III, Lower IV and Upper IV challenged this record by running 211 laps of the 200m school track in a global campaign to fight hunger on World Food Day. The girls were fantastic in their efforts and enthusiasm, fuelled by snacks, great weather and music to complete the 26.2 miles in 2 hours and 34 minutes. This was just 31 minutes off the world record but a fantastic result as they are currently in FIRST POSITION GLOBALLY with this time for an all girls team. A fantastic result! Well done!
Maximising learning for girls and parents… This week, the girls and parents of Upper IV and Lower V have taken part in Study Skills sessions run by a company called Maximise. The girls spent a morning learning fascinating facts about how their brains and sleep patterns work, as well as gaining useful practical tips on studying more effectively. Their parents came in for their learning session on Thursday evening and came away feeling informed and reassured by the techniques discussed. The feedback from the girls was fantastic: "After today, the changes that I will try to apply to my lifestyle are to get more sleep and use repetition to improve my terrible memory!" (Veronica Armanuos, Upper IV Alpha). Quiz Night for HCPT – the Pilgrimage Trust, Group 142… Our children's Easter pilgrimage to Lourdes is an action packed week filled with fun and laughter - and can also provide a well earned week of respite for carers back home! We take children with disabilities, social or emotional needs supported by volunteer helpers, who provide one-to-one care and friendship throughout the week in Lourdes. Children travel in family groups. We, as volunteers, actively raise the money through the year to cover all the costs of taking the children to Lourdes - £740 per child. This means we can offer the children a free week's holiday, with full care, at no cost. So, we would like to invite you to the Quiz Night in support of HCPT. This is taking place on: Saturday 24 th November at 7.00 p.m. at St Benedict's School Hall, 54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES. Tickets are £10 each - please email hcpt142@hotmail.co.uk to secure your place for a great evening. If you cannot make the event but would like to donate to this wonderful cause, please go to www.justgiving.com/hcptgroup142-2013. Thank you - and I hope to see you on 24 th November! Have your say… As you will be aware from recent information evenings and Parentmail the school has commissioned an independent, objective survey of your views. It is important to the Governors, Mrs Raffray and staff that we are fully aware of parents’ opinions when we make decisions about the future development of St. Augustine’s Priory. The survey is currently being conducted by RSAcademics, a respected consultancy within the independent schools sector, to help us find out more about how you feel about the school. They have designed an online survey, details of which have been forwarded to you in recent Parentmail communications. A further and final reminder will be sent this afternoon as the survey must be completed before the deadline of midnight on Monday 22 nd October.We would very much hope that you will take this opportunity to have your say and help us to plan effectively for the future. Online readers can find out more here: http://www.rsacademics.co.uk Junior Book Club… This term's Junior Book Club started with a bang as 3 intrepid teams from Lower II and Upper II met to discuss their favourite books and then shared their opinions on a historical novel, "The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina" by Caroline Lawrence. Almost like a grown up Book Club, jammy dodgers, custard creams and iced fancies disappeared rapidly as the girls ageed and agreed to disagree on favourite characters and whether or not the beginning and ending of the book were satisfying. Particularly impressive were the clear, precisely articulated views of Emily, Sofia and Naomi. Three teams tackled the Quiz which was hotly contested. The eventual winners, even with a starting time handicap due to old age were Mariella, Anusha and Joanna with an impressive score of 27 out of a possible 30 points. We all look forward to the November Book Club where the focus is a classic, "Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery.
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