Curiosity Fair

Curiosity Fair: Wednesday 5 February On Wednesday 5 February students from Upper IV, Lower IV an...

Vitality Netball Nations Cup

On Sunday 9 February, the PE department took a selection of students who have represented the schoo...

House Hockey: Carrington

The Upper IV Carrington team had so much fun (and 2 wins and 2 draws) in the house hockey competiti...

Sugarcraft Club

We are very much looking forward to this week at Sugarcraft Club. We are going to finish the decora...

Margaret’s visit at St Luke care home

Last Sunday, I visited St Lukes Care home for the first time on my own, and had a fun time doing so...

Stan

This morning’s assembly was a special occasion as we celebrated an incredible member of our staff, ...

Drama Scholars Wicked Trip

On Thursday 6 February we went to the Apollo Victoria Theatre to watch the amazing musical 'Wicked....

Trip to Pizza Express

Lower I had an amazing trip to Pizza Express, where they learned how to make pizza with Marco! From...

ARCH: Hear What It Takes to Be a West End Wicked Star!

We had a truly memorable evening on Monday as we welcomed West End actor Kate Leiper to The Abbey. ...

Cross-Curricular Projects!

Ducat: On Thursday 30 January every Ducat student in Upper IV, Lower IV and Upper III was off ti...

Gateway Highlights

Have a look at Week 5 of our Spring Term Gateway Highlights!

BTS of the TV show ‘Glow Up’

Two of our House Art Event winners have been given the amazing opportunity to go behind the scenes ...

Salsa workshop and churros

On Monday 27 January, all of the Spanish students took part in a workshop. We learnt some steps use...

Sensory Maths

At Little Knellies, we nurture appreciation for mathematics from an early age through engaging, han...

Children’s Mental Health Week

This week at the Junior School we have acknowledged Children’s Mental Health Week and embraced the ...

The Sugar Craft Club

The Abbey School Sugar Craft Club have been busy this term making the sugar flowers for Miss Power'...

Upper IV Mine Exploration Trip

Last Saturday we ran a trip to explore some of the mines under Reading for the first time. 89th Rea...

AF Harrold Pops Up at the Abbey for a Party

What to do if a bear is in your cornflakes or an antelope hides among your croissants? Don't worry!...

Spring Serenade Sparkles

On Tuesday 28 January we enjoyed the small ensembles concert filled with lots of wonderful music-ma...

Gateway Highlights

Have a look at Week 4 of our Spring Term Gateway Highlights!

National Girls’ Chess Championships

12 of our chess players went to St. Catherine’s, Bramley on Sunday 26 January to take part in the S...

Research Excellence in Art and Design

Congratulations to Dr Jon Lockhart, art teacher at The Abbey School, who was awarded a Doctorate th...

Introducing the Junior School Wellbeing Warriors

Introducing the Junior School's newly elected team of Wellbeing Warriors, chosen for their enthusia...

Outdoor learning in Reception

Come rain or shine, Reception have enjoyed exploring our outdoor area in Abbey Gardens in recent we...

Mask magnificence

Hi, I’m Lily and I make animal masks. I started in October 2024 when I saw a YouTube video of a mas...

Upper IV hosts a vibrant Fair Trade Fair

The Upper IV students recently organised a lively Fair Trade Fair, shining a spotlight on the benef...

Happy Lunar New Year 2025 from Little Knellies

Little Knellies buzzed with excitement as celebrations for the Spring festival of Lunar New Year be...

Anaya shines at Berkshire & South Bucks County Swimming Championships 2025

We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Anaya in Lower V at the Berkshire &...

Gateway Highlights

Have a look at Week 3 of our Spring Term Gateway Highlights!

Letter from the Mayor of Reading

In the Autumn term, Upper II students explored governments and political systems in our unit of inq...

Broadcast Superstar Jenni Falconer returns to The Abbey!

We had the honour of welcoming back Abbey alumna Jenni Falconer (class of ‘94) on Wednesday night. ...

Gateway Highlights

Have a look at Week 2 of our Spring Term Gateway Highlights!

Kindness Calendar

Our kindness superstars: Elsa (Upper III), Aniya (Upper III), Aurelia (Upper V), Jeanie (Upper IV),...

Live on Sky News: Scouting

Emily (Upper V) was invited into the Sky Studios in London for a live interview, along with her Sco...

Junior School Skipping Workshop

Last Thursday all students from Lower I - Lower III took part in a Skipping workshop. They had the ...

Upper III Pyjama Project

Upper III have successfully completed their pyjama project, creating a cute pair of shorts and a be...

Lower V House Bake Off

We had our first House Bake Off of the year! The theme was Swiss roll and following much deliberati...

Swimmers take 1st at the Wycombe Abbey Invitational

On Wednesday evening a group of 12 swimmers competed against Wycombe Abbey, Downe House, St George'...

Upper IV Tunnocks Teacake session

This week Upper IV have been busy decorating a Tunnocks teacake to enter the national competition w...

Gymfinity Competition

Jenny in Upper Prep won first prize in the Gymfinity competition at Christmas, well done Jenny! ...