House Colour: Red
Feast day: 26th May

Christianity had died out in the parts of Britain which had been conquered by the Saxons. When Pope Gregory saw a group of fair haired Angles from Britain being sold as slaves in Rome, he described them as “angels”. He sent Augustine, a monk, to convert Britain to Christianity. After turning back in fear on his first journey, Augustine eventually landed on the Isle of Thanet in Kent in AD 596. King Ethelbert allowed Augustine and his small group of monks to settle at Canterbury. He was later baptised by Augustine. Augustine then arranged a meeting with the leaders of the British church which had survived in Western Britain and Ireland. However, the Celtic bishops refused to accept Augustine as their Archbishop. The Christian church in Britain was not united until half a century later. Augustine died on the 26th of May AD 604 and was buried in Canterbury.

Augustine House History:
2023/24 – 3rd Place
2022/23 – 2nd Place
2021/22 – 3rd Place
2020/21 – 6th Place
2019/20 – 6th Place
2018/19 – 5th Place
2017/18 – 2nd Place
2016/17 – 1st Place
2015/16 – 1st Place
2014/15 – 1st Place
2013/14 – 3rd Place
2012/13 – 5th Place

Head of House: Mrs Mason

We may not look like it, but we just belong together. – Dr Doolittle
 

Being part of a team is not just about winning or losing, it’s about belonging.

I became a part of the Challoner Community in 2016 and you all became a part of it too the day you walked through the doors of Richard Challoner School.
 

As the new Head of House for Augustine, I want to involve every student, as much or as little as you can give. We will all work together, try our best and have lots of fun along the way.
 

Every single one of you is as important as the person standing next to you, no matter what you can do and no matter what you think you can’t. It’s not about being the best, it’s about giving it a go.
 

It always seems impossible, until it is done. – Nelson Mandela

House Captain: Rory

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."- Michael Jordan

The house competitions, although a fun bit of rivalry, are not about winning or losing in my eyes (even if the winning house gets a fun day at the end). Instead, they’re about building friendships and connections with your fellow pupils and teachers. What makes Challoner a great school to be part of is not just the grades it produces, but the community that surrounds it and the strong sense of belonging felt throughout a person’s time here. No matter who you are—pupil, teacher, or visitor—everyone can feel welcomed and part of the wonderful community the school has built.

As the new House Captain for Augustine, I want to encourage every student in my house to get involved with the house competitions and other school events. Personally, being a part of countless events during my time at Challoner has allowed me to discover new interests, form new connections, and has brought me immense joy when looking back on those moments.

In my opinion, participation in any opportunity—whether that’s house events or other activities you choose to be part of—helps develop character, build strengths, and provide experiences that might otherwise be missed. At Challoner, and in life, I believe it’s all about just giving it a go.

"Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.”- Jim Carey.