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Pre-Nursery’s Trip into Town

19th September 2017

Pre-Nursery had an amazing time when they walked into Abingdon this week. The children saw and experienced so many things, all on one outing. They asked lots of questions about their surroundings in order to further their knowledge and worked well together to problem solve when Henry needed help to find the correct shade of…

Thank you to a Manor Mummy!

18th September 2017

All the staff and children in Pre-Nursery would like to send a huge thank you to Olive’s mummy for making a wonderful new mast for our pirate ship and transforming our role play climbing frame. The children have been thoroughly enjoying playing on their refurbished equipment at playtime.  Thank you! The Pre-Nursery Team

First Week for the Early Years Children

11th September 2017

The children in Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception have thoroughly enjoyed their first week at The Manor. They have been exploring their new classrooms and playgrounds, making new friends and meeting their teachers. It’s wonderful to have the school buzzing with activity and seeing the children’s smiling faces after the summer break. Mrs Pippa McConnellHead of…

Pre-Season Netball

11th September 2017

At pre-season netball before the start of the Autumn Term, 30 children from Years 4 to 6 had the fantastic opportunity of being coached by Amanda Newton, former England Netball player and current London Pulse coach. The children were treated to her expertise through a wide variety of different skills including timing to release the…

Harrison, Meet Harrison

8th September 2017

As The Manor Prep School opens its doors to a new school year, we also welcome two new Harrisons!   Harrison Read joins The Manor as a Year 5 Form Teacher and will teach English and Maths to the older children.  Harrison is a keen footballer and will also share his great skills on the…

Pre-Season Hockey

4th September 2017

The Manor children were given a real treat on the second day of Pre-Season hockey with the visit of Olympic Gold Medallist, Crista Cullen. As well as having the opportunity to pose for photos wearing an authentic Olympic Gold Medal, the children received an entire day of coaching from the Olympian. After learning lots of…

Victory at IAPs U11 Tennis Championships!

27th July 2017

The 3-day competition had finally arrived.  IAPS U11 Tennis Championships 2017, held at the amazing Millfield School. The Manor tennis team were raring to go! Lots of preparation has taken place for the girls to play their best tennis and have the time of their tennis lives! See the photos here   The first day,…

Breaking Ground for our new Sports Hall

19th July 2017

There’s no rest at The Manor Preparatory School in Abingdon during the Summer Holidays this year – as soon as the school broke up at the end of term, the diggers moved in to start building our brand new Sports Hall!  To mark the occasion, staff and the pupils attending Manor Fun gathered together on…

Erin is 16th fastest in the country at the 1500m!

5th July 2017

Erin in Year 6 travelled to Birmingham during the last week of term to compete in the National Finals 1500m U12 athletics competition after coming 2nd in the area championships. She warmed up, and was feeling calm and collected and ready to run against girls a whole year older than her!  The starting gun fired…

Mercia Athletics 2017

26th June 2017

Great Performances at Mercia Area Athletics Championships 2017 On 22 June, The Manor took an Athletics team to compete in the Mercia Athletics Championships at Tilsley Park in Abingdon. Our team of 6 girls performed brilliantly and with the determination that we have come to expect of our Manor children. Huge congratulations to Erin F…

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