Team Maths Challenge Success

On 2 March 2010, we went to Horris Hill School to compete in the UKMT Regional Final of the Team Maths Challenge. The day was filled with different activities with a short break for lunch. Although the questions put our minds to the test it was a great experience. Overall we came second and succeeded best in the head-to-head round, where we were working in pairs to solve a series of problems. It was an enjoyable day.

Enimga enjoys high fashion success

In spite of the recession, this year's Young Enterprise Company, Enigma has built a successful business via targeting and appealing to their main customers: Wycombe Abbey Girls. The Enigma team comprises of twelve passionate members of the LVI and together they are committed to serving the needs of the school and local community.

In the recent Fashion Show, 'High Fashion in High Wycombe', models selected from all year groups displayed extensive collections from House of Fraser and high-end designers such as BCBG and Hervé Léger. Moreover, the concept of 'green' fashion was included as we saw innovative, up-cycled garments reaching the catwalk. These garments were designed and made by girls who attended the Weekend Art and Fashion Workshop.

National Schools' Lacrosse Champions

Wycombe Abbey congratulates our U14 Lacrosse squad who completed a hat-trick of Lacrosse tournament victories this season to be crowned National Champions on Saturday. The trophy was collected on behalf of the team by Helen, after a superb team performance - finishing with a convincing win over Lady Eleanor Holles in the final.

Other victims of Wycombe's slick passing and tactically astute defending included St Catherine's Bramley, Berkhamsted, Benenden, St George's Harpenden and Godolphin. The title of National Champions was the 'icing on the cake' for a year group who are also Midlands' Lacrosse Champions, 8 a-side Tournament Lacrosse Champions, District Netball Champions and Regional Netball Finalists.

'Breaking the Mould' Careers Conference

Have you ever been in a Rolls Royce? I have. Surprisingly, this was at a conference in London. On 1 March 2010, Pam and I attended an event called 'Breaking the Mould'. The event was organised by the Financial Mail on Sunday and was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in London.

Success for First XII Lacrosse

Wycombe's First XII Lacrosse squad defeated last year's National Schools' finalists, Guildford High, before capping off an excellent day with another victory against a fresh Stowe team. Of the six matches against Guildford, four finished with only one goal separating the teams, providing some excellent competition for both schools.

More success for Ski Racers

Our Ski Team recently competed against 141 other racers at the British Schoolgirls' Ski Races. Our 'B' team performed brilliantly, coming second in their division to win the silver medal.

Partner school plans Trust status

Plans were announced on Monday 18 January 2010 to develop the Cressex Community School into Buckinghamshire's first Trust School. Formal consultation will begin this week to brief the local community about the plan to set up the Cressex National Challenge 
Co-operative Trust based on the values of the worldwide
co-operative movement.

Wycombe Abbey School has enjoyed an informal partnership with the Cressex Community School for over five years. We are delighted that the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families has approved a proposal for Cressex to become a Co-operative Trust.

National Schools Netball

UVI historians explore traditional Indian culture

This term, as part of their A level studies, Wycombe's UVI historians travelled to London to explore the Portrait Gallery and the India exhibition at the V&A. Arriving at the Portrait Gallery we were given time to take in the incredible paintings of the Tudors and Stuarts; it was particularly fascinating discovering the way artists had presented the different figures which we have been studying in our A level course.

Gymnastic team grab gold and glory