Category: Sport

Abbot’s Hill welcomes back Olympian alumnae, Marilyn Okoro

3rd June 2021

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

18th May 2021

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

17th May 2021

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 takes part in Move-A-Thon

14th May 2021

Abbot’s Hill Prep School took part in a national charity fundraiser move-a-thon. The Olympic-themed workout was livestreamed into the classrooms at Abbot’s Hill and 18 other schools, pupils across the Prep School had great fun jumping, squatting and lunging! Each School was raising money for its own chosen charity. Abbot’s Hill chose Place2Be as it’s…

Izzie places second at Open Dressage Competition

29th March 2021

Congratulations to Izzie E on achieving second place in a recent Open Dressage competition, Preliminary 17A. Well done Izzie, Abbot’s Hill Equestrian Captain, and wonderful horse Cooper, on their great score of 72.67%! We can’t wait to start competing again as a School.  As ever please do update us on achievements outside of School, we’d…

A Clan Challenge that celebrates heritage at Abbot’s Hill 

6th January 2021

Did you know that, at Abbot’s Hill, the girls are placed in a Clan System rather than Houses. From Reception through to Year 11,, the pupils are placed in one of three Clans; Cameron, MacDonald and Macneil. Our Clan system harks back to the heritage of the school founders: Miss Katrine, Miss Alice and Miss…