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Gateway – News from around The Abbey

The latest insights from Abbey staff including Will le Fleming and Nisha Kaura

  • Gateway Highlights
    by Together Abbey on 26 April 2024

    Summer Term Week 2 – Gateway Highlights

  • Shifting Sands
    by Together Abbey on 26 April 2024

    ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’ and ‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you’ are just two of many phrases we hear in relation to change as a positive driver.  […]

  • Student Recital
    by Together Abbey on 26 April 2024

    To absorb myself in this experience helped me to improve my performing skills but also provided a fascinating glimpse into the different world of music. Watching the varied pieces played by others on […]

  • Aerobic Competition
    by Together Abbey on 26 April 2024

    Last weekend Rosa in Lower IV competed at the Czech Aerobic Open. Held in Prague, Rosa finished 7th out of 85 in her individual category, and 2nd out of 16 in her group. What an incredible […]

  • Lower IV Textiles
    by Together Abbey on 26 April 2024

    Our enthusiastic Lower IV Textiles club students completed their reversible tote bags at the end of last term. They used contrasting fabrics to produce a professional looking accessory whilst […]

  • Upper Prep Drawing
    by Together Abbey on 26 April 2024

    On Wednesday afternoon Upper Prep enjoyed creating observational drawings of different types of flowers in their Art lesson. This term Upper Pep are exploring how to be sustainable and so created […]

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Apr 26

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Tote bags have taken the world by storm, and our exceptionally talented #LowerVI students have joined the craze by creating their own bespoke designs in their lessons. We certainly wish we could get our hands on one! Curious about the unique details of their creations? Then head over to our #AbbeyGateway

Apr 26

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Another week, another brilliant #AbbeyGateway! From Statistics Trips into town to a Junior School student-led assembly about the recent Earth Day - we are never short of great weekly news. Well done everyone! Keep them coming!

Apr 26

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Yum yum! #UpperV had their annual house bake-off this week - and what a competition it was. Have a look at their delicious cakes! Which one would you like? What a treat! #AbbeyFood #AbbeyNutrition

Apr 26

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Almost 1 in 5 UK companies (18%) are led by women in 2024. Let’s face it, we need more women in business. That's why today, we look to Virginia 'Ginni' Rometty, an esteemed business executive who served as the executive chairman of IBM following her tenure as CEO. She retired after a remarkable nearly 40-year career on December 31, 2020. We would love to hear about any women in business who inspire you! #BeyondTheAbbey Fact by Emily Herring & Sophie Barber

Apr 26

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When was the last time you congaed? Our #LowerIV celebrated their project ‘Continent Carnival’ at lunch today and invited everyone from the Senior School. Everyone happily congaed their way to the next lesson! #AbbeyFamily #AbbeyArt #AbbeySeniors

Apr 26

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We have an #Economics article for you from the Financial Times. ‘UK competition watchdog plans full-blown probe into Vodafone-Three deal’ The competition watchdog is eyeing a major £16.5bn merger between Vodafone UK and Three UK, worried it could limit consumer choice. Courtesy by The Financial Times #BeyondTheAbbey

Apr 25

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Today our student-written #AbbeyCorrespondent article delves into the topic of ADHD, and explores both medicinal and non-medicinal treatments. With it being first diagnosed in childhood and lasting into adulthood, it occurs in 5.9% of youth and 2.5% adults. However, there are disparities in ADHD diagnosis. The number of ADHD diagnoses are about 2x higher in the most deprived areas compared to more privileged areas. Read all about it via the link in our bio! #BeyondTheAbbey

Apr 25

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Building upon the exciting announcement, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on our exceptional students who were honoured with prestigious awards at our recent Sports Awards Dinner! The Burn Cup for Aesthetics: Zoe Athletics 2022/23: Carys Cross Country: Carys Football: Emily The John Tovey Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Hockey Achievement: Maddie and Chloe The Thompson Netball Trophy: Shina The Hardcastle Swimming Trophy: Carys Tennis 2022/23 :Gabby Congratulations to each and every one of you! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. #AbbeySports #AbbeySeniors

Apr 25

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Best of luck to all the incredible students embarking on their @iborganization exams today! We're cheering you on every step of the way! #AbbeySixthForm #InternationalBaccalaureate

Apr 24

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What a delightful Interludes Recital we had with Elva’s enchanting violin performance, Esme’s skillful guitar melodies, Livia’s captivating piano pieces, Sophia’s mesmerising guitar playing, and Jo’s elegant piano renditions. Their collective talent was so brilliant that they could have easily formed a band together! Thank you all! #AbbeyMusic #CreativeIndustries #AbbeySeniors

Apr 23

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Our Author of the Month is Mary Prince! Mary Prince was the first black woman to publish an autobiography of her experience as a slave. Born in Bermuda, Mary's story speaks volumes of resilience and courage. From the Caribbean to England, her narrative transcends borders and inspires us all. #BeyondTheAbbey

Apr 23

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On Friday our Junior Eco Council presented an assembly ahead of Earth Day on 22 April.The theme for this year is Planet vs Plastics! Here are some interesting facts presented by the Eco Council at their assembly: Most plastics start their life as a fossil fuel. Extracting the fossil fuel from the ground, refining it and making it into plastic produces an enormous amount of air pollution. Plastics that aren’t disposed of properly pose a danger to all living creatures. Animals can be trapped by plastics or can make them sick if eaten. Millions of animals are killed by plastics each year. Single use plastics are those that can’t be recycled. Landfills are filled with single use plastics that will take hundreds of years to break down. Other single use plastics are incinerated, causing a huge amount of air pollution. Well done Eco Council! Working together as a school and part of society: the key to solving these problems is to make mindful choices by reducing, reusing and recycling as much plastic as possible. #AbbeyEcoCouncil #AbbeyJuniors #EarthDay

Apr 23

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We just had to share this with you! Our #UpperI students had a trip to Beale Park, and we were amazed by their bravery! Some of them even took photos with a snake—imagine that! Not even some of our teachers wanted to get close! #AbbeyJuniors #AbbeyTrips

26 April 2024

Shifting Sands

‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’ and ‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you’ are just two of many phrases we hear in relation to change as a positive driver.

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19 April 2024

Teaching and Learning

One of the things that makes The Abbey a wonderful place to work is the passionate focus and interest on teaching and learning among colleagues.

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15 March 2024

Wrapped up in books

The theme of this year’s World Book Day was ‘Read Your Way’, championing the enjoyment of becoming immersed in a good book, without expectation or pressure.

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8 March 2024

Continuity and Change

There’s a lot spoken and written about change nowadays. As if it were A New Thing, which of course it isn’t, it’s been around for ever. People change, families change, jobs change; some changes are…

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1 March 2024

Senior School leadership from September 2024

This week has seen the announcement of future changes at The Abbey. One element of these changes is the re-introduction of the role of Head of Senior School for 2024-2025, working alongside the…

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