Dear Parents
The second week of term has spun to an end at what seems a frantic pace. I think it is because so much is happening. There is also much to look forward to in the next few weeks.
The staff are delighted with the pupils and I have done several whistle-stop tours of lessons already this term and there is lively, creative and disciplined learning going on at every level. The teaching has started very strongly from all that I can observe and the children are all responding appropriately. It is a very stimulating environment here.
Equally, there has been a very good response to extra-curricular clubs and pupils are taking advantage of the many opportunities on offer. SEVEN clubs and activities a week is not an exception.
We look forward to Open Day next week and do come along, if you would like to see the school. We are open to present parents as well as visitors. You will be very welcome. Check out the new Biology laboratory for a start!
The Schools Centenary Founders Day weekend will take place on Saturday October 6th and Sunday the 7th and the School is anticipating a record number of former pupils returning to the Abbey. As such we will unfortunately only be able to accommodate a significantly smaller number of current parents and pupils than usual. All parents will be contacted shortly by email with further information.
Finally, do keep in touch! Tell us , if all is going well. We love to hear good news!
Best wishes
Roger Clark
Monday, 17 September 2012
Friday, 7 September 2012
7th September 2012 - Message from the Headmaster
Dear Parents
I hope you all summered well.
We were absolutely delighted with best ever A Level results. 16 pupils gained at least 3 A grades and you will see from the list of leavers’ destinations, that they have gone on to study at some prestigious universities. The GCSE results were more modest but still our candidates achieved 98% 5 A* to C passes, although we had less high fliers than for some time this year. Like thousands and thousands of candidates across the country our GCSE English pupils were marked down 5% in comparison with last year and this moving of the goal posts reflected very unfairly on their efforts and capability. The protest from schools continues and there is still the possibility of combined legal action.
We have taken 68 new pupils into the senior school and I have been thrilled with the new pupils’ enthusiasm, personal standards and varied talents. I am on record as saying that I think that this is our best intake for many years and these new pupils add generously to our already rich store of talent.
New too for this term is the totally re-furbished, all-singing and all-dancing Biology Laboratory. The pupils learning will be enhanced by the use of excellent IT facilities, including a bank of 10 i-PADs. Planning permission (always a sensitive issue at the Abbey) has delayed the move of the maintenance department to new accommodation and the creation of an excellent, new and much-needed changing facility for the girls. All should be in place now by the start of next term at the very latest.
The staff here are very excited about the promise of the year ahead. Thank you for entrusting some of the education of your wonderful children to us and please do let us know how you think we are doing.
Best wishes
Roger Clark
I hope you all summered well.
We were absolutely delighted with best ever A Level results. 16 pupils gained at least 3 A grades and you will see from the list of leavers’ destinations, that they have gone on to study at some prestigious universities. The GCSE results were more modest but still our candidates achieved 98% 5 A* to C passes, although we had less high fliers than for some time this year. Like thousands and thousands of candidates across the country our GCSE English pupils were marked down 5% in comparison with last year and this moving of the goal posts reflected very unfairly on their efforts and capability. The protest from schools continues and there is still the possibility of combined legal action.
We have taken 68 new pupils into the senior school and I have been thrilled with the new pupils’ enthusiasm, personal standards and varied talents. I am on record as saying that I think that this is our best intake for many years and these new pupils add generously to our already rich store of talent.
New too for this term is the totally re-furbished, all-singing and all-dancing Biology Laboratory. The pupils learning will be enhanced by the use of excellent IT facilities, including a bank of 10 i-PADs. Planning permission (always a sensitive issue at the Abbey) has delayed the move of the maintenance department to new accommodation and the creation of an excellent, new and much-needed changing facility for the girls. All should be in place now by the start of next term at the very latest.
The staff here are very excited about the promise of the year ahead. Thank you for entrusting some of the education of your wonderful children to us and please do let us know how you think we are doing.
Best wishes
Roger Clark
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