Being happy is not just a fleeting feeling of joy or contentment; it is an essential component of overall well-being and success. This is particularly true for girls at school,…
40 years ago today, a very special visitor came to Abbot’s Hill.
On 9 October 1986, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited the school to officially open our brand-new Prep School Hall, St Nicholas House Hall.
Four decades later, we’re looking back at this memorable moment in Abbot’s Hill history through a wonderful collection of archive photographs and newspaper cuttings, capturing a very special day for our school community.
Today, St Nicholas House Hall remains a much-loved and well-used part of daily life in our Prep School, continuing to bring pupils together for lessons, activities and shared experiences. It’s wonderful to celebrate a building that has played such an important role in school life for 40 years and continues to do so today.
Swipe through the archives and take a step back in time with us!
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Every Friday, our Year 9 and 10 students step outside the traditional classroom as part of our InspirEd programme.
Students rotate through a choice of exciting 10-week courses, giving them the opportunity to explore new interests, develop new skills and challenge themselves in different ways. This year, they can choose from:
Child Development – exploring how children grow, learn and develop.
Current Affairs – investigating the stories shaping our world and learning to question sources and perspectives.
Outdoors – exploring our school grounds, discovering the natural world and connecting the landscape with literature.
Heritage – going behind the scenes at Abbot’s Hill to uncover the history of our school and its connections to the past.
iDEA – developing digital skills through interactive challenges in areas such as coding, cybersecurity, creativity and entrepreneurship.
One of the highlights for our students is the opportunity to volunteer at a local primary school, where they listen to younger pupils read, help with activities, choose books together and enjoy playtime along the way.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for our students to support younger learners while building their own confidence, communication and leadership skills.
InspirEd encourages our students to be curious, compassionate and confident, while giving them the opportunity to discover new interests and learn beyond the classroom.
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Year 8 have been stepping into the world of Ancient Greek Theatre this half term – performing in our very own amphitheatre!
Using masks they have created themselves, students have been exploring powerful myths and legends including Medea and Pandora’s Box, experimenting with Greek chorus, physical theatre, exaggerated movement and choral storytelling.
There’s something rather magical about bringing Greek Theatre to life in the space it was inspired by.
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Our Year 10 Art students recently visited the National Portrait Gallery to support their ‘Weird and Wonderful Portraits’ project, exploring the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026.
From unexpected compositions to imaginative interpretations, students explored how contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of portraiture and came away with plenty of ideas to inspire their own work.
A brilliant day of art, ideas and inspiration.
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Join us for a spectacular evening of fireworks at Abbot’s Hill
Enjoy an evening of family fun, delicious hot food and a fantastic fireworks display lighting up the night sky. Your ticket includes a choice of hot food.
🎆 Friday 6 November
📍 Abbot’s Hill School
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now via TicketSource – book yours through the link in our bio
We look forward to welcoming you for a wonderful evening of fireworks, food and family fun.
Happy Friday & Happy World Smile Day!
What better way to end the week than with a reel full of smiles?
From the classroom to the sports field, the playground to the dining hall, our school is full of happy faces and today, we’re celebrating every single one.
Keep smiling and have a wonderful weekend!
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A Busy Start to Term for Sport!
It’s been a busy start to term for our sporting teams, with pupils competing in lacrosse, netball and football.
Our U13 Lacrosse squad battled hard in their league decider, scoring three goals and showing great defensive work.
Our Year 7 Netball teams impressed at their league-setting tournament, with Y7A securing a place in the top league and Y7B progressing to the B league.
Our Y11 Netball squads enjoyed a competitive fixture against RMS, with Y11A securing an exciting 12–12 draw.
Our U13 Football squad showed great teamwork and determination at a friendly tournament, finishing the day with a well-earned win!
A fantastic start to the sporting year — well done to everyone who represented Abbot’s Hill!
And there’s plenty more to come, including a ski competition, swimming gala and ISA Netball Tournament.
Follow @abbotshillsport for weekly sporting news.
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Come and see Abbot’s Hill in action!
Join us for our upcoming School in Action Day and experience life at Abbot’s Hill for yourself.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore our school, meet our teachers and pupils, discover our inspiring learning environment and get a real feel for what makes Abbot’s Hill such a special place to learn.
If you’re considering Abbot’s Hill for your child, we’d love to welcome you.
Spaces are limited, so book your place today via our website.
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