On Tuesday’s Greek Day, the Main Hall was transported back to the year 490 BC, and in nearby Athens the battle of Marathon raged on. Whilst our chiton-clad bodies certainly felt the November chill, in our minds we were living the life of a Greek. The Year 5 girls took on the role of Athenian…
Some fabulous photography was sent off this week to be judged by local photographer Paul Viney in The Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper photo competition. The competition was specifically for young people living or studying in Abingdon-on-Thames. The theme of the competition is “The Natural World Around Us”. The quality of the work submitted by…
Last Friday the Year 4 children and teachers went on their annual trip to Highclere Castle. The girls thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Tutankhamun exhibition, exploring the ‘Secret Garden’ and dressing up. They all learnt so much about Ancient Egyptian times as well as how the money from Downton Abbey is being used to repair the…
During our onsite Forest School sessions Nursery have been looking for worms! We found them under logs and whilst digging in the mud kitchen. Together we made a wormery in a large jar by layering mud and sand, adding dead leaves and vegetable peelings and last of all everyone was encouraged to add a worm! The jars were then…
On Wednesday 7 October, The Manor hosted its annual U11 Netball Tournament, with 16 teams entered from far and wide, as well welcoming our local Oxfordshire schools. We took a chance with the weather and were so pleased to get through the whole afternoon without a spot of rain which made for an even more…
Thank you to all those who joined us for our Open Day on Saturday. The School was full with very proud parents and grandparents who came to visit their children as well as many new parents who are considering joining us. It was a lovely opportunity for everyone to take a look around the school…
When Ruby P smashed the ball home from 12 yards, we were 1-0 up in the final of The East Regional IAPS competition. However, half-time arrived and it was clear that the girls were feeling the effects of a long day of hockey. It wasn’t clear if they had another 7 minutes in their legs having…
Please join us on Saturday 10 October for our Open Day, 10am – 12.30pm. Our 9 acre rural site, just on the outskirts of Abingdon will be open to the public and our current families to take a look around. Please feel free to pop in to all the classrooms and enjoy activities such as…
A chilly start to September was met with very warm smiles of the 38 girls across years 4 to 6 attending pre season netball when Sasha Corbin, England and Hertfordshire Mavericks player, arrived at the school. Before she had chance to put her bag down she was given the warmest of welcomes from the girls…
This week Reception have visited Forest School. We had a great time splashing in the muddy puddles as well as making clay hedgehogs using small twigs that we found on the woodland floor. We had a lovely time and can’t wait to go again. Mrs Rebecca Evans Reception Teacher
