14 December 2023
In praise of unreason
We have a simple mission at The Abbey: to change and develop our students’ lives for the better, and to change the world. Rather - to help…
8 December 2023
Nine lessons…and carols
One of the privileges of my role is that I often get the chance to observe lessons. I love having the opportunity to drop in on classes…
1 December 2023
Only Connect
As an English teacher, I am often brought into contact with perceptions channelled via traditionally-formulated binary oppositions. Is an…
24 November 2023
A state of mind
At The Abbey, we’ve always sought to show the full spectrum of womanhood across age, race, religion and more. Our staff and student…
17 November 2023
Advocating Girls
This week we celebrated the stories, among others, of two brilliant women who helped change their profession forever. Rose Heilbron and…
10 November 2023
Remembrance
One of the joys of school is the chatter and laughter as students dart between lessons and activities. So when the school falls silent…
2 November 2023
Remember, remember
We are fast approaching that time of year when our culturally diverse community celebrates significant milestones in their calendar. I may…
20 October 2023
Everything matters
Today saw one of the most joyous events in The Abbey School calendar: House Music and Drama (HMAD) at the Senior School.
12 October 2023
Quizzes
This week saw the latest instalment of our fruitful partnership with Reading School as 40 mere muggles from LIV to Sixth Form took part in…
6 October 2023
The Journey of Life
‘The journey of life may be easy, may be hard.’ So starts one of the Junior School students’ favourite hymns. How can we prepare young…