Creative and Performing Arts

Creative and performing arts are a key part of the Abbot’s Hill culture, with stunning art creations, beautiful instrumental and singing performances, and impressive drama productions regularly bringing the school to life.

Pupils benefit from the fantastic facilities of our Stable Block Art Department, Dame Judi Dench theatre and St Nick’s Hall for music, with opportunities to take part within both the curriculum and huge range of co-curricular activities on offer.

Main cast photo Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Drama

Drama plays a large role at Abbot’s Hill, encouraging expression and individuality, whilst developing confidence from an early age. Drama is taught within the curriculum from Year 1 onwards, with numerous opportunities for pupils to perform with individual year groups, as well as in larger productions. We also invite companies into school to give regular workshops and performances, and pupils enjoy local theatre as well as West End productions.

Music

Making music is one of the many joys at Abbot’s Hill, with specialist teachers introduced from Reception.

Instrumental groups in the Prep School include a Brass Ensemble, Flute Choir, Orchestra, String group, Reed group, Recorder groups and Ukulele ensemble. Our Songbirds choir is open to Years 3 and 4, and The St Nick’s Singers for older pupils in Years 5 and 6.

In Year 3, pupils try a range of instruments during our ‘Music Roundabout’, and can opt for vocal and/or instrumental tuition, given by our strong team of visiting teachers.

"I genuinely believe that learning an instrument is one of the greatest gifts you can give a young child. The benefits reach so much further than music — we see improvements in concentration, in memory, in mathematical thinking, in emotional resilience. But beyond all of that, there is the confidence it builds. And when a child discovers that courage in themselves, it changes something in them. You can see it in how they carry themselves. It's one of the most rewarding things I get to be part of."

Gabriela Matosevic, Head of Prep Music

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There are many ways to get a taste of life at Abbot’s Hill – whatever you choose, you can be sure of a warm welcome. We are very proud of everything that goes on each day in our classrooms, outside in the 76 acres of parkland and through our extensive co-curricular programme, and our pupils are always keen to meet prospective families and chat about their experiences at school. We know that our pupils are our very best ambassadors!
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School in Action Morning

Tuesday 28th April 10.00am – 12.00pm

Come and visit Abbot’s Hill on a normal school day. Tour our fabulous site and facilities, drop in on lessons across the School, and meet our staff and pupils to find out more about our award-winning school.