Introduction

St Augustine’s is a welcoming community and we believe that our school is a holy place because Christ is at the heart of all we do. I hope to get to know you all in the coming year. As school Chaplain my main focus is to offer encouragement, support, friendship and a listening ear, for both students and staff.

Charity work is another key feature of Chaplaincy, where pupils realise the value of helping others. Students support and raise funds for St. Helens Foodbank, CAFOD, Woodlands Hospice and The Shoebox Appeal. Students are given the opportunity to run fundraising events for charities close to their hearts, putting the ownership of their good deed into their hands.

Students will also have the opportunity to visit the local country park for a day retreat, in order to learn about the wide variety of plant life, birds and animals that live there. We will also reflect on our responsibility as St Augustine’s faith community, to protect the valley environment for ourselves and future generations.

Our Catholic, Christian Ethos is not an easy thing to describe but it can be felt and seen throughout the school in our day-to-day interactions with each other. Experiences of happiness, sadness, joy, loss, and achievement are drawn together, given words, and reflected upon in the light of the Gospel.

Hello everyone, my name is Sophie Kelly and I am the Head Girl here at St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy.

When I first joined the school, I was so nervous and had nobody to come here with.  However, I was quickly shown nothing but kindness from teachers and pupils alike.

In the last four years, this school has helped me to thrive academically and also as a person.  The staff here at St Augustine’s are always open to helping anybody – no matter what.

When you join our school community, I’m sure that you will feel as gratified and as comfortable as I now am.

Welcome to everyone who is joining St Augustine’s Catholic Academy.  I am Sam Frost, the Head Boy.

It feels like yesterday when I started my fresh journey into secondary school. It was a big step up from primary education and I knew there would be challenges for me to overcome. But with the support and guidance from the teachers, I knew I was in safe hands. 

During my time here at St Augustine’s, I have grown in confidence, learnt many things and made friendships for life, but most importantly, I’ve had fun along the way. This school is not just a place for education, it’s a second home.

Comments from Year 7 students: “What do you like about St Augustine’s?”