Abbot's Hill School

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Reception Explore the Sea…

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:49:57 PST

The Reception children are looking at the famous print The Great Wave by the Japanese artist Hokusai. This week we will be recreating our own version. To enhance our understanding of being in a storm we went over to see the set of The Tempest. We were greeted at the front entrance by Mrs Hindmarsh and Miss Sparrow. They gave us a delightful tour and the highlight of the visit was seeing the ship surrounded by sand and touching Prospera's magical stick. We all made a wish. We were also very lucky to see Prospera's costume. Emilia and Khalila even managed to try on the magical cloak.

Nicola receives Rotary Chef Trophy

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:52:12 PST

Congratulations to Nicola, Y10, on winning the Dacorum Schools Rotary Chef competition, retaining the trophy for Abbot's Hill for the second year running. The competition, organised by the Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted Bulbourne Rotary Clubs, involved preparing a two course meal for two for under £12. Nicola's winning meal was chilli king prawn linguini in a zesty cream sauce with mangetout followed by rhubarb crumble with vanilla crème fraiche.

The Lady Davidson Tree

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:01:57 PST

We welcomed local MP Mike Penning and other local councillors to the school on Friday 27 January for a ceremonial tree planting in the School's grounds. The tree, a Monterey Pine, is named in honour of the late Lady Davidson, MP for Hemel Hempstead from 1937 to 1959.

Tempest Tickets

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:28:31 PST

Tickets are now available for the exciting Baird House production of The Tempest by William Shakespeare which will take place between 2 - 4 February. This is a well-known, magical play and involves a large cast of girls from Years 9 to 11.

The Tempest Approaches ....

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:20:52 PST

The school is buzzing with preparation and rehearsals for next week's performances of The Tempest. The Art department have been working hard designing the set which is taking shape in the theatre, the stage management crew are finishing the costumes and props and Director Mrs Hindmarsh, cast members and the technical crew are putting the final touches to the performance.

Last Night Supper 2011

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:52:04 PST

On the last evening of the Autumn Term the whole of Baird House, plus invited guests, enjoyed the traditional ‘Last Night Supper'. This evening is, as far as we know, a unique Abbot's Hill event and one which is largely organised and co-ordinated by the team of year 11 prefects with support from the rest of their year group.

BBC News School Report 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:55:04 PST

Time for the 2012 BBC School Report!

On 15 March Abbot's Hill girls will be making the headlines – literally!

Our Year 9 pupils will join thousands of teenagers across the country to create their own news website on the BBC. The BBC School Report is a national project that gives 11 – 14 year olds the chance to make news reports for a real audience.

Scottish Evening in aid of Hope for Children

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:26:05 PST

Local charity Hope for Children (HOPE) will be holding a Scottish Evening at Abbot's Hill on Saturday 28 January with Scottish food, song, music and dance. HOPE is a small and growing charity that helps some of the most disadvantaged children in the World. The charity works in 10 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe, working in areas largely unreached by other charities.

Tickets for the event are £35. If you would like to find out more, or purchase tickets, contact Richard Graham by email (rcg@talktalk.net) or phone (01442 268003). Alternatively, you can call the HOPE Office on 01442 234561.

Life as an evacuee…

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:08:26 PST

Year 6 were evacuated this week as part of our study of life during World War II.

Some were treated rather nicely but others weren't so lucky. They were put to work shifting compost and some were only spoken to in Welsh!

Hopefully it made them appreciate home comforts all the more!

Reindeer Run 2011

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:47:32 PST

Pupils from Years 7 to 11 took part in the 5km Reindeer Run at Woburn Abbey last term to raise money for the RNLI.

Correspondence Spring Term 2012 (Jan - Feb)

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:23:45 PST

6 February Year 5 Transition Evening - Miss Twinn (SN) - Letter

6 February Year 5 Trip to Hazard Alley - Mrs Kneller & Miss Thompson (SN) - Letter

3 February Cold Weather Procedures - Mrs Othen (BH) - Letter

27 January Year 7 Parents' Consultation - Miss Aragon (BH) - Letter

27 January SN Update - Miss Twinn (SN) - Letter

26 January EYFS Mrs Reed - Miss Twinn (SN) - Letter

26 January The Tempest - Miss Twinn (SN) - Letter

26 January Chicks in the Nursery - Mrs Potts (SN) - Email

18 January GCSE Art & Design to Royal Academy - Mrs Newton (BH) - Letter

18 January GCSE Art & Design to Royal Academy Code of Conduct - Mrs Newton (BH) - Letter

18 January GCSE Art & Design to Royal Academy Medical Form - Mrs Newton (BH) - Letter

16 January Parental Questionnaire - Mrs Lewis (AHS) - Letter

16 January Parental Questionnaire - Mrs Lewis (AHS) - Email

16 January Year 6 Houses of Parliament Trip - Mrs Smith & Mrs Stern (SN) - Letter

13 January The Tempest T-Shirts & Hoodies - Miss Sparrow (BH) - Letter

13 January The Tempest Tickets - Mrs Hindmarsh (AHS) - Letter

12 January Year 9 Parents' Consultation Evening - Miss Maynard (BH) - Letter

10 January Car Paking Wednesday 11 January - Miss Twinn (SN) - Email

Mark Reading Lacrosse Report December 2011

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:32:25 PST

This term has been a hive of activity for the Lacrosse teams and started with a vengeance as the 1st XII and U15 Lacrosse teams began the campaign with the annual Berkhamsted 8-a-side Tournament and their respective Hertfordshire County Tournaments.

Baird House Mark Reading December 2011

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:20:05 PST

Mark Reading December 2011

Baird House Mark Reading December 2011

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:12:06 PST

Mark Reading December 2011

Correspondence Autumn Term (SN End of Term Mailing)

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:27:27 PST

15 December End of Term Letter - Miss K Twinn - Letter

15 December Year 4 Maths Challenge - Mrs C Wallis - Letter

15 December Year 5 Maths Challenge - Mrs C Wallis - Letter

15 December Prep Letter Year 3 to Year 6 - Miss K Twinn - Letter

15 December Gym & Dance Display - Miss K Twinn - Letter

15 December Year 1 to Year 2 Extracurricular Club Returns - Miss K Twinn - Letter

15 December Year 3 to Year 6 Extracurricula Club Returns - Miss K Twinn - Letter

15 December SN Club Timetable Spring - Miss K Twinn - Timetable

15 December SN Spring Term Calendar - Miss K Twinn - Calendar

Christingle Services

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:22:22 PST

We have held two Christingle services this year. One on Monday 12 December led by 6SS for the Juniors in St Nick's and the other on Wednesday 14 December led by 6BS for the Infants.

eNewsletter December 2011

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:22:21 PST

Christmas Cake Competition 2011

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:06:50 PST

The Year 7 and Year 8 Christmas Cake Club members and Year 10 GCSE students excelled themselves in our annual Christmas Cake competition.

Little Match Girl

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:01:39 PST

On Monday 5 December the Year 7 and Year 8 Drama club put on a performance in front of friends and family in the Dame Judi Dench Theatre. The evening started with a workshop consisting of a movement piece and a task to get the pupils focused and into role. This was followed by an ensemble performance of ‘The Little Match Girl'.