Category: Senior School
U3 Virtual Induction Morning
It was a pleasure to ‘welcome’ so many young people to our recent U3 Virtual Induction Morning, we hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did. We understand a few students unfortunately encountered internet issues during the event and we aim to get the full recording of the session to you early next…
Mrs Moore’s Memo, Monday 30 June 2020
Dear children and young people, Where has the summer gone? Let’s hope the sun comes out in time for the end of term and that it continues to shine on us for the rest of the summer break. I am writing this memo from my office at the Abbey and looking out through my open…
Mrs Moore’s Memo, Friday 26 June 2020
Dear Children and young people, I hope this finds you well and that you take the time today to enjoy the sunshine – it may not last! I have been in the Abbey all week and have thoroughly enjoyed being back in my office and seeing some of the L5 pupils who have been in…
Mrs Moore’s Memo, Tuesday 23 June 2020
Dear children and young people, I hope you all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the improved weather. Yesterday, 21st June marked the date of the summer – otherwise known as the estival solstice, midsummer or Litha – and the longest day (and shortest night) of the year. It occurs when the earth’s geographical pole…
Mrs Moore’s Memo, Friday 19 June 2020
Dear children and young people, Welcome to the weekend edition of my memo and I hope you have had a lovely week – despite this awful weather. I was pondering what to write about today as Mr Moore and I haven’t been able to get out for our usual long walk in the park for…
Mrs Moore’s Memo, Monday 15 June 2020
Dear children and young people, Welcome to a brand new week and I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I’m in a wonderful mood this morning because I’m writing this memo in my office at the Abbey as some of the L5 are in school today for some English and Maths lessons. They are…
Highclare Home Science Experiment 5: Foaming Colour Change Potions
Happy Monday! This week we are going to look at how we can find out if something is an acid or an alkali using red cabbage indicator. You will use your indicator and other kitchen liquids to make colourful and foaming potions whilst learning how to neutralise an acidic solution. Take a look at the…
Mrs Moore’s Memo, Tuesday 9 June 2020
Dear Children and young people, I hope you had a lovely weekend – despite the awful weather. You will be pleased no doubt to hear that I managed my 10,000 steps on Friday so was able to partake of my favourite fish supper in the evening. Thinking about fish reminds me that today (I’m writing…
Highclare Home Science: Experiment 4 Skittle Diffusion
The fourth experiment in the Highclare Home Science series is …… Skittle Diffusion! This week we are looking at diffusion in action. It’s a really quick and simple experiment that provides endless opportunities for exploring this concept whilst developing beautiful colourful patterns. One for all the family to enjoy! You can even eat the Skittles…
