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Student absence line
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| MULTI-AGENCY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ‘DROP-IN’ |
A multi-agency Health and Well-being ‘drop-in’ for young people is a confidential and safe place for young people to go to discuss issues to do with their health and well-being.
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| VOTE ON NEW SCHOOL BRANDING |
Here are the top 11 potential designs for the new school logo. Digital enhancement and colour are yet to be added, but we would welcome your votes and feedback! You can vote at main reception where the originals are on display or email Mrs Maughan with the number of your favourite logo. Deadline Thursday 23rd May.
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| "SPIRIT OF CRICKET" GIRLS CAMP |
Chippenham Cricket Club
10am-3pm on 28 and 29 May 2013
£20 per person (girls aged 8-14)
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created on 30th April 2013 |
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Thursday 23rd May at 6:30pm
St. Andrew's Church, Chippenham
Free admission
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created on 30th April 2013 |
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| OPEN MORNINGS FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 5 CHILDREN |
We will be holding three open mornings for parents of children currently in Year 5 who are looking for a school place for September 2014. We would be delighted to show you our lovely school on the following dates.
11,12 and 13 June 2013 from 9.30am - 11.30am
We look forward to seeing you. However,if these dates are not suitable, please contact Mrs Sunderland to arrange a more convenient appointment on 01249 464542. |
created on 16th April 2013 |
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| OPEN EVENING FOR PARENTS OF CURRENT YEAR 5 CHILDREN |
18 September 2013 (parents of Year 6 by then), from 6.30pm - 8.30pm: Open Evening for parents and children looking for a secondary school place from September 2014.
Mr Nicholson, Headteacher, will speak at 6.30pm prompt. There will be an opportunity to tour the school and meet with current staff and pupils. |
created on 16th April 2013 |
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| POTENTIAL PLUS UK GOLD SCHOOL |
created on 15th April 2013 |
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| YEAR 5 WHOLE DAY TASTER SESSIONS |
Year 5 pupils from the following schools will be visiting Abbeyfield School for a taste of life in Year 7.
- Fynamore School on 6 June 2013
- Monkton Park School on 7 June 2013
- Derry Hill School on 10 June 2013
- King's Lodge School on 14 June 2013
- Charter School on 21 June 2013
- Queens Crescent School on 1 July 2013
If your child's school does not appear on this list and you would like them to visit please telephone Mrs Sunderland on 01249 464542. We would be happy to arrange a visit in June or July.
Turnaround day for pupils starting here in September 2013 will be Friday 19 July 2013. |
created on 11th April 2013 |
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| The school is aware of the adverse weather conditions in Kent and Northern France and is in contact with the coach company and tour operator. We are advised by them both that it is safe for us to travel on Thursday night and so intend to do so. We will obviously continue to take appropriate advice and hope to make a final decision on Thursday afternoon. In the meantime we have been advised that every child should bring a blanket and flask of hot drink with them and be dressed appropriately for the conditions (several warm layers) including wearing sturdy walking shoes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. |
created on 13th March 2013 |
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The Year 12 Abbeyfield students are holding a fashion show in school on Thursday 14th March from 6.30-8pm in aid of Oxfam. This is to raise awareness of the specialist wedding, prom dress and suit department based at the Chippenham store, which is available by appointment only. All of the model's clothes will be from the store and available to buy afterwards either on the night or at a later date in store. Many of the clothes are brand new and in beautiful condition, which have also been kindly leant on occasion to our A Level Photography students to borrow for photo shoots towards their coursework.
The evening also offers an art and photography exhibition, free drinks and canapés provided by the year 10 caterers, live music and a beauty station offering free manicures!
All are welcome and encouraged to attend to support our students and enjoy the event all for £1 entry fee on the door. Who knows.... your dream dress could be waiting for you!
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created on 6th March 2013 |
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Over the next 2 weeks we are holding some Open Mornings for the parents with children in Years 5/6. Please see the invitation below for dates and times.
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created on 22nd February 2013 |
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| NEW SPONSOR FOR ABBEYFIELD SCHOOL |
This week governors of Abbeyfield School in Chippenham voted unanimously for the school to take Academy status with the support and sponsorship of The Education Fellowship.
This sponsorship will see Abbeyfield being able to move from strength to strength ensuring all pupils achieve maximum potential.
Mr Johnson Kane, co-founder TEF, said: "having spent time with the team at Abbeyfield over the past few months, I have been so impressed with the quality and commitment of staff, governors and children. With the additional resources and commitment of TEF we can secure stability which in turn pursues excellence".
Michele Blain, Chair of Governors at Abbeyfield commented on the sponsorship "as governors we are very excited about Abbeyfield's future. We chose The Education Fellowship as they work in partnership with schools and bring with them great expertise in the field of school development as well as support from a wide range of national institutions including universities and businesses. The Education Fellowship value the importance of schools maintaining their distinctive character and the governing body believe this is important”.
Academic achievement, music, the arts, sports, ICT and preparation for further education are a priority for TEF and they hope to see every child enjoying an all round education at Abbeyfield.
Attached:
Letter from Chair of Governors
Letter from The Education Fellowship |
created on 8th February 2013 |
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| EXCITING DEVELOPMENT AT ABBEYFIELD SCHOOL |
Abbeyfield School in Chippenham has revealed a new programme of study for youngsters joining the sixth form. In partnership with Chippenham Town Council: Stanley Park and Chippenham Town Football Club they have launched a Sports Development Programme: Football . . .
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created on 1st February 2013 |
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Abbeyfield School held its Awards and Prize Giving evening on Thursday with guest speaker Mr Tim Hollingsworth the CEO of the British Paralympic Association and special guest Paralympic swimmer Miss Stephanie Millward.
Mr Hollingsworth encouraged the students to refocus on their future goals after excellent exam success in 2012 just as the British Paralympic team are now moving their focus to the Winter Paralympic Games next year and the Olympics in Rio in 2016. Miss Millward spent time talking to students about her Olympic experience and having photographs with her and her Olympic Medals.
The presentation ceremony was faultlessly managed by the Head Boy and Head Girl, Alex Hallam and Charlotte Richardson with insightful citations being delivered by members of the teaching staff.
In school the next morning, one of the trophy winners, Katie Duncan (The Alan Roberts Award for Science) stopped a teacher and said “I was so pleased. My mum has put the trophy above our fire place and we can’t stop talking about it”.
Photo: Hallmark Photography |
created on 31st January 2013 |
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Before gaining access to the school’s Parent Portal we ask parents to ensure that the contact details we hold for them are as accurate as possible. Once the details are updated, you can collect your unique username and password from the school reception. On collection, you will be required to produce proof of identity and will need to sign for the collection.
To ensure your contact details registered with the school are complete, we would encourage you to Update Your Contact Details.
To log on to the Parent Portal, enter your username and password in the fields along the top of the school website. If after logging into the Parent Portal you find any errors or issues, please report this on the relevant contact form located on your Parent Dashboard. |
created on 25th January 2013 |
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| SCHOOL OPEN MONDAY 21ST JANUARY 2013 |
| School is open today as usual, Monday 21st January 2013. |
created on 21st January 2013 |
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| SCHOOL CLOSED FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY 2013 |
School closed today, Friday 18th January 2013, due to bad weather. The school is open only for students taking exams. For updates, please follow @abbeyfieldhead on Twitter or listen to BBC Wiltshire (live online) during the breakfast show.
After assessing the current weather situation, and the up to date forecast for this morning, in consultation with the other schools in Chippenham, I have made the decision to close the school today. This is due the extremely hazardous conditions for the travel to school period and because the forecast heavy snow would make it impossible to keep the site safe for staff and pupils.
I am also concerned that, in worsening weather conditions, if school was open students may not then be able to get home safely.
I know that closing the school has a significant impact on parents, and I do not make this decision lightly, but the students' safety to me is paramount.
The students taking public examinations should come to school as advised. Our site staff will try to keep a path clear from that entrance to the Main Reception, but please take extreme care.
Arrangements have been made to clear the snow once it has stopped in anticipation of opening again on Monday, however if there are any changes I will let you know on the website.
D. Nicholson
Headteacher |
created on 18th January 2013 |
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| In the event of the school being closed due to bad weather, A Level and GCSE exams will still go ahead, so students should come in to school to sit their exams as usual. |
created on 10th January 2013 |
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The school’s Parent Portal is moving towards a launch date in January 2013. In order to assist with that process and to ensure the launch is as smooth as possible we are asking parents to ensure that the contact details we hold for them are as accurate as possible.
If there have been any recent changes to your contact data (addresses, phone numbers, etc.) we would ask you to update these on the school website.
Over the next few weeks more details will be provided as to how you can collect your unique username and password in order to access the Parent Portal.
Update Contact Details |
created on 30th November 2012 |
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Wednesday 5th December from 5-6:30pm
Main Hall and The Street
"A variety of stalls with lots to do" |
created on 23rd November 2012 |
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Thursday 20th December at 7pm
St. Andrew's Church, Chippenham
Free admission
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created on 22nd November 2012 |
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| OFSTED RATE ABBEYFIELD SCHOOL TO BE ‘GOOD’ IN EVERY CATEGORY |
You will be very interested to know that the 2012 Ofsted Report is available to view on the school website.
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created on 15th October 2012 |
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Thank you to all for your responses to the parent questionnaire at yesterday's tutor evening. We will be running the same questionnaire again later this academic year.
View analysis of the results in summary. |
created on 28th September 2012 |
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Dear Parents,
Please be aware we have an Ofsted inspection on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 September 2012. Please click the link below for further information.
Ofsted letter to parents
Oftsed school inspections - a guide for parents
If you are a parent of a child in Year 7, 10, 11 or 12 there will also be an opportunity to feedback on your views of the school via our parent questionnaire at the tutor evening tomorrow.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours faithfully
Mr D Nicholson
Headteacher |
created on 26th September 2012 |
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| YEAR 6 PARENTS OPEN EVENING |
| Open evening for parents of Year 6 students will be held on 10 October 2012 at 6.30pm - all welcome |
created on 14th September 2012 |
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| GCSE RESULTS BUCK THE NATIONAL TREND |
You will be delighted to know that we have eclipsed our previous best set of results for students gaining 5 A*-C grades, with an amazing 83%, the previous best being 73%. . .
Please read A Star - Issue 19b - 23 August 2012 for more! |
created on 23rd August 2012 |
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| BEST EVER A-LEVEL PASS RATE! |
Students at Abbeyfield School are celebrating an outstanding set of A-Level results with almost 40% of the Upper Sixth (Year 13) achieving the top A* A or B grades. The school has also matched its best ever results for the overall A-Level pass rate, achieving 98% A*-E grades. . .
Please read A Star - Issue 19a - 16 August 2012 for more! |
created on 16th August 2012 |
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| ABBEYFIELD WELCOMES NEW YEAR 7S |
Abbeyfield welcomes its new Year 7 cohort tonight with an induction evening for students and parents. Mr Nicholson, Headteacher (Acting), will speak at 6.30pm before students go to meet their new tutors and tutor groups.
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Stanley Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB
Reception: 01249 464500 |
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