Category: Senior
Abbot’s Hill pupils take part in BBC Young Reporter
On Thursday 27 May, a select group of Year 9 pupils took part in the BBC Young Reporter Day where they shared their news reports and the most recent news stories of the day. The BBC runs this event annually to encourage more teenagers to get involved in the news and television industry. It is…
Abbot’s Hill welcomes back Olympian alumnae, Marilyn Okoro
Abbot’s Hill Old Girls Association (AHOGA) hosted an evening with members of the Sport Department, past and present, and Bronze medal winning Olympian alumnae Marilyn Okoro. Hosted by Mrs Doyle, current Senior Deputy Head and former Director of Sport, and Miss Roberts, Abbot’s Hill alumnae and current Director of Sport, Abbot’s Hill welcomed back Marilyn…
Abbot’s Hill compete in National Schools Outdoor Open Ski Race
Two teams from Abbots Hill competed in the National Schools Outdoor Open (South) Ski Race. The National Schools Snowsports Association event was well attended with 80 skiers from the region and we managed to avoid the rain with Abbots seeded for an early start. Abbot’s Hill entered two teams captained by Rosie C, Year 11:…
Pupils selected for England Lacrosse Regional Pathway Programme
Congratulations to Harriet, Year 9 and Olivia, Year 8 for being selected for the England Lacrosse Regional Pathway Programme. “The Pathway seeks to identify and develop athletic decision-makers who can perform under pressure and give them the opportunity to maximise their potential in a supportive environment. Players attend a number of Talent Pathway sessions each…
Abbot’s Hill welcomes Mrs Susannah Fish, OBE
Mrs Susannah Fish joined Nottinghamshire Police in 1986 as a Police Constable. Since then, her career has seen her work across uniform and detective roles in Nottinghamshire, the West Midlands, the Metropolitan Police, and nationally. Her career culminated being appointed Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police until her retirement in 2017. She was awarded the OBE…
And the Spring 2022 Drama Performance is…
Last week for Abbot’s Hill Senior girls, the drama department revealed the 2022 Spring Drama Performance. A new tradition began this year with Performance Clue Week. Every day, a new cryptic clue was placed around the site by the Drama Department. Then the whole school tried to piece together the clues! We are delighted to…
Abbot’s Hill celebrated International Women’s Day with the ‘Prefect’s Challenge’
Celebrating International Women’s Day with the Prefect’s Challenge, to celebrate this year’s theme; Choose to Challenge. The prefects set a series of challenges for which the girls accrue points which will be combined for clan totals. The competition was open to all year groups and as is the Abbot’s Hill way, staff also have been…
‘Screen Free Learning Day’ for pupils at Abbot’s Hill
On Friday 5 March, pupils from Year 7 – 11 are taking part in a ‘Screen Free Learning Day’. There will be no live lessons or curriculum work set, instead the pupils will be encouraged to read a book, listen to podcasts or spend time researching and expanding their knowledge. Teachers at Abbot’s Hill feel…
Abbot’s Hill pupils share what they are grateful for
As part of Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week, staff and pupils were asked to share a word that reflects what they are grateful for or represents how they are feeling at the moment. There were some moving responses including feelings of hope and anticipation along with outpourings of gratitude for family, friends and four legged…
Pupils at Abbot’s Hill hear Holocaust survivor Selma van de Perre’s interview
Pupils at Abbot’s Hill hear Holocaust survivor Selma van de Perre’s interview in recognition of Holocaust Memorial Day. Selma spoke to Mrs Davison and recounted her experiences as a member of the Dutch resistance – explaining how she was a courier of importance documents including false identification and food stamps to support Jewish people in…
