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“Students achieve “outstanding academic, musical, sporting, linguistic and dramatic distinctions” with “exceptional” outcomes “actively encouraged by a strong culture of expanding horizons and discovering passions”.

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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 17 May 2024

    Summer Term Week 5 – Gateway Highlights

  • Reading Festival of Sport 2024
    by Together Abbey on 17 May 2024

    GB Gymnast Kelly Simm and Fulham FC Women’s Ellie Olds officially opened the Reading Festival of Sport 2024 at The Abbey Junior School on Saturday. The festival was hosted as part of the Reading […]

  • School Council
    by Together Abbey on 17 May 2024

    Previously, school council was a termly meeting of form representatives and members of the student leadership team that allowed students to share ideas on how to improve our school. From the start of […]

  • Mental Health First Aid
    by Together Abbey on 17 May 2024

    This week marked Mental Health Awareness Week, so the four of us decided to run a Skills 4 Life session for our fellow Lower VI students and the Upper IV, sharing some of the important takeaways from […]

  • Standing on the shoulders of Giants
    by Together Abbey on 17 May 2024

    You might recognise this title as a quote attributed to Sir Isaac Newton. We wrote a letter to Robert Hooke in 1675and made this famous statement: “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the […]

  • U12 Cricket
    by Together Abbey on 17 May 2024

    On Monday 13 May, the U12 cricketers played their first cricket fixture, against Reading Blue Coat girls. The U12’s demonstrated good consistency in their bowling, with Charlotte being nominated as […]

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May 18

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A lovely personal message from one of our bands, ‘Side Hustle’ who will be performing at our annual Night of Rock! Rock on and grab your tickets via the link in our bio! It's going to be a rockin' good time! #AbbeyMusic

May 17

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Did you know that only 19% of UK tech workers are women and women hold only 5% of leadership positions in the tech industry according to a 2023 LinkedIn Study. That is why today we are shining a spotlight on Liz Catherall - Head of Agile Delivery at the Department of Business and Trade. Liz previously worked in policy for over 15 years before making the change to the tech industry. She has always been interested in all things digital, but most specifically in how to engage with people in less traditional ways. Throughout her tech career, she has taken the opportunity to further her learning with professional courses. Well done, Liz, for your commitment and hard work Courtesy of http://GOV.UK Blog #BeyondTheAbbey

May 17

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The best offer for nursery places, and the most exciting, innovative and rigorous curriculum available anywhere in the country - welcome to The Abbey Junior School. Register for our next open event and see why we have everything your daughter could wish for: Science laboratory, computer suite, music rooms, ‘Fab Lab’, performance areas, outdoor adventure playground, climbing wall, eco garden, sporting facilities. On top of that we offer clubs galore, and an environment that fuels curiosity and inquisitive thinking. No wonder we have been shortlisted for the TES Independent Prep School of the Year for the second year running! Register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-abbey-junior-school-open-event-tickets-887635390347?aff=oddtdtcreator or via the link in our bio #PuttingGirlsFirst #AbbeyJuniors

May 17

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That's the end of another week, and only one more until half-term! Where does the time go? Well, we can tell you through our #AbbeyGateway! Get all the news you need to know about the Abbey at https://gateway.theabbey.co.uk/

May 17

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Congratulations to our IB students on completing their final exams today! You all certainly deserve a long summer filled with rest, relaxation, and fun. Well done! #AbbeySixthForm

May 17

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Whether it's dressing up as a superhero, creating an artistic masterpiece or having fun with play dough - you are sure to have fun at our Stay and Play sessions! Our next one is on Friday 24 May and will be held at Little Knellies Nursery. You are welcome to come along and explore our amazing setting, chat with other families, spend some quality time with your children and enjoy some yummy refreshments. Book your tickets via link in bio! #AbbeyNursery

May 17

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This week's interlude featured a special edition showcasing wind instruments and a vocal solo. Thank you to our talented students for gracing us with your performances during lunch: Mitali in Upper III on flute, Aadhira in Upper III who sang, Eleanor in Lower VI on clarinet, and Rebekah in Lower VI on flute. @theabbey_music #AbbeyMusic #CreativeIndustries #AbbeySeniors

May 17

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@notw_films are back at Little Knellies! After making film stars out of our nursery children last year, they are back...and the sequel promises to be a blockbuster. But what will the new film be about? A superhero perhaps? Let's see! #AbbeyJuniors

May 16

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We are The Abbey…so of course we had to participate in #WearItGreenDay today! The Abbey family did a fantastic job of showing their support for Mental Health Awareness Week by wearing green. By going green today, we support the @mentalhealthfoundation in conducting vital research and delivering programs for various communities. #WearItGreen #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #AbbeyFamily

May 16

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What a wonderful #MuseumMemory from our Abbey Museum, Turret House. Here is an original short poem written by alumna Katherine P. in 1961: “Carry your glad days, Over your sad days, Until your glad days, Come again.” @theabbeyalumnae #AbbeyMemories

May 16

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Incoming! Some great snaps from the recent #LowerI trip to Ufton Court! #AbbeyResidential #AbbeyJuniors

May 15

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#LowerI have had a great time at Ufton Court! The day was full of smiles and laughter; they even had time to dress up in colourful hats! #AbbeyJuniors

10 May 2024

We Are Family

‘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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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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