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Abbey 125 Celebrations

The Abbey School celebrates the 125th anniversary of its founding in 2012. We are marking the year with a series of events from recitals and drama performances to reunions and heritage evenings. Please see below a proposed calendar of events. Further details will be added on a regular basis. For more information please email abbey125@theabbey.co.uk

Month and Date Activity
February  
28 The Abbey 125 recital featuring former pupil and international violinist Alexandra Wood. Tickets available here
March  
1 Duke of Edinburgh's award ceremony to present Silver awards and mark that The Abbey is now an official awarding body
7-8 Gym and Dance display
14 Spring Concert
22-24 Drama Production: Alice
April  
16 Year 14 125 Tea party
27 Sports Dinner featuring speaker Olympic medallist Sarah Winckless
30 125 chemistry event
May  
4 Whole School celebration: A Victorian Fair on the Field
10 Senior Open Morning including heritage presentation
19 Abbey Generations reunion lunch
June  
1 Diamond Jubilee celebration
20 Sports Day
29 Junior School 125 Open Afternoon
30 Old Girls' reunion and Garden party, official opening of The Abbey Archive, unveiling of Head girl Boards and of Miss Musson's portrait
July  
4 Junior School: unveiling of Archive display
6 Commemoration service for pupils
September  
14 Year groups reunion for leavers from 2003 - 2012
21 Whole School photo
21 Celebration dinner for invited guests
29 Music and concert workshop
October  
11 Heritage Evening
27 House music and Drama with 125 theme
November  
16 Heritage Evening
24 10 Years On Reunion for the class of 2002
December  
1 ASPA Ball
13 Nine Lessons and carols
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