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…
This morning, our school community came together for our Service of Remembrance, taking time to reflect, remember and pay tribute to all those who have given their lives in conflicts past and present.
Through readings, prayers, music and a moving Act of Remembrance, we honoured the courage and sacrifice of those who served, remembered those who never returned, and held in our thoughts all those whose lives continue to be affected by conflict.
Our sincere thanks to the visiting Rev’d David Jones for leading the service, and to all the pupils and staff who contributed to such a meaningful occasion. Special thanks to all our choirs for their beautiful singing, and to Grace in Year 6 for playing the Last Post so bravely and beautifully. Your contributions made the service all the more special.
We remember those who sacrificed so much, and renew our hope for a world where future generations may live in peace.
We will remember them.
It’s been a busy and delicious few weeks at Baking Club! From Halloween-inspired spider web biscuits and cupcakes, using piped chocolate and the feathering technique, to making s’mores traybake and toffee apples for Bonfire Night, our budding bakers have been busy creating some seasonal treats.
Now it’s time to turn their attention to something a little more festive, as pupils get started on our famous Christmas cakes ahead of the much-loved traditional competition! We can’t wait to see their creations!
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Celebrating Our Lexia League!
We shared the results of our six-week Lexia League Challenge today, celebrating the fantastic effort and commitment shown by pupils across the whole school.
Our values of Getting Involved and Showing Curiosity were very much on display as children embraced the challenge: how many Lexia units could they complete over six weeks? There was great enthusiasm, focus and determination as pupils worked hard to develop their reading skills.
A huge well done to Beth, who secured third place, and Indie, who came second.
An extra special congratulations goes to Elliot, who completed a staggering 157 units! Elliot now goes forward to represent Abbot’s Hill in the national competition against pupils from other Lexia schools.
At Abbot’s Hill, all pupils have the opportunity to follow a personalised reading programme through Lexia Core5, where learning is tailored to individual needs, allowing young minds to be both challenged and supported as they develop their reading skills.
We are proud of everyone who took part. Now we wait to see how Elliot gets on in the national competition – could he be a national winner? Watch this space!
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Our pupils have been exploring the traditions and celebrations of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, through a wonderful range of learning experiences across the school.
We were delighted to welcome Alison from Bhaktivedanta Manor, who shared the meaning and traditions behind Diwali, including the story of Rama and Sita, helping pupils understand the significance of this important festival.
In Nursery, our youngest pupils have been getting creative, exploring the magic of light and colour through beautiful Diwali-inspired artwork, as well as enjoying the opportunity to sample some delicious traditional food.
A lovely opportunity to learn about different cultures and traditions, celebrate diversity and discover the stories behind the festivals enjoyed by communities around the world.
Wishing everyone in our community celebrating Diwali a very happy Diwali!
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Our Year 9–11 pupils have had an incredible time exploring Washington DC and New York, making memories to last a lifetime!
From discovering iconic landmarks and immersing themselves in American history to enjoying a fantastic drama workshop, there was something for everyone. Add in thousands of steps, plenty of laughs, new experiences and, of course, a little shopping along the way, and it really was a trip to remember!
A brilliant few days filled with history, drama, adventure and a little bit of New York magic.
Already wishing we could do it all again!
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Another busy week of sport at Abbot’s Hill, with plenty of enthusiasm, determination and fantastic team spirit across our teams!
🏑 U11 Hockey | First Fixture
Year 6 took to the pitch for their first-ever hockey fixture against St Hilda’s and did themselves proud! They showed fantastic enthusiasm, put their skills into practice and embraced the challenge. Lots of great play, new skills learnt and plenty of positives to take away
🏑 U8 Hockey Festival
Our U8 girls had a fantastic time at their hockey festival, showing off their newly learnt skills with great enthusiasm. There were smiles all round, wonderful team spirit and growing confidence throughout the matches!
🏃 Senior District Cross Country
We hosted the Senior District Cross Country at Abbot’s Hill, where our runners showed great determination and resilience against some strong competition. Everyone gave it their all and supported one another throughout. A brilliant display of team spirit!
🏸 Year 9 & 10 Badminton | District Finals
A huge well done to our Year 9 and 10 badminton players, who reached the District Finals in their very first badminton fixture! A fantastic achievement and a brilliant display of skill, teamwork and character.
🏐 U12 Netball
Our U12 netball team showed great enthusiasm and resilience throughout their match. Despite the result, the girls enjoyed the experience, worked hard together and had plenty of positives to take away.
⚽ U9 ISA 6-a-side Football Tournament
Today, our U9 footballers are representing Abbot’s Hill at the ISA 6-a-side Football Tournament. We look forward to sharing how they get on.
Well done to everyone involved this week. We are so proud of your efforts.
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Our Year 10 Product Design students enjoyed an inspiring trip to the Design Museum and IKEA on Oxford Street, gathering ideas for their upcoming Lamp Design project.
At the Design Museum, they explored innovative designs and discovered how materials, shapes, colours and manufacturing techniques can transform everyday products. A visit to IKEA offered the chance to investigate a huge variety of lighting styles, finishes and effects.
Armed with plenty of photographs, ideas and inspiration, students are now ready to bring their own creative concepts to life!
A brilliant opportunity to experience design first-hand and get those creative ideas flowing.
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Our Reception children recently became curious investigators as they set off on an adventure to solve a mystery: how was their magical potion set made?
After enjoying lots of imaginative potion-making in our tuff trays, the children were amazed to discover that their set had been made right here at school! But how?
Armed with their own maps, complete with familiar landmarks such as the tree in Squirrel Woods, the children set off to investigate. Their adventure led them to the Senior School computing suite, where Mrs Cruz Thompson revealed the secret… a 3D printer!
The children were fascinated to see the printer in action, watching as it created another spoon for their potion set, layer by layer. They also explored a range of 3D-printed creations, discovering how computer instructions and a special material called filament can turn an idea into a real object.
It was a wonderful opportunity to follow the children’s curiosity, ask questions and discover how technology can be used creatively. We think their potion set has become even more magical now that they know how it was made!
A huge thank you to Mrs Cruz Thompson for welcoming us and helping us solve our mystery. What a brilliant adventure!
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