World Class English at Wycombe Abbey

Having celebrated superb IGCSE English exam results in the summer of 2023, we already knew that last year’s UV were a special group. Now, deep into the next academic year, we have…

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New Director of Development Appointed

We are delighted to announce that Ms Robin Sharp has been appointed to the post of Director of Development at Wycombe Abbey and will lead the Development and Seniors’ Office, overseeing our…

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The Power of Modelling in Geography Education

Models provide a strong visual representation of key geographical concepts, making it easier for pupils to understand intricate ideas. This visual clarity enhances conceptual understanding, facilitating better retention and recall. Our Geography…

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Wycombe Abbey Team Takes Part in F1 in Schools Competition

The F1 in Schools competition was an amazing opportunity to take part in. Our team consisted of five Lower Fifth pupils: Zi Tong, Maddy, Isabella, Clelia and me. It was our first…

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Impressive Offers from UK, US and International Universities

Upper Sixth pupils are celebrating an impressive set of offers from UK, US and international universities, and the 2024 application cycle is far from over. It has been great to see girls…

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Orchestral Concert 2024

The biggest music event of the year for Wycombe Abbey, the annual Orchestral Concert, was held at St Mary’s Church, Marylebone, on Thursday 8 February. It was a resounding success, with some…

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Designing the Future

At Wycombe Abbey, we know that our parents are keen to keep up with the latest discussions regarding school curriculum, technological advances, and how their daughters can leave school ready for a…

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Spirit Week: A Whole School Celebration of Community

The Head Girl Team hosted Wycombe Abbey’s first School Spirit Week at the beginning of February. The main objective was to cultivate a week-long celebration encompassing all aspects of the school community,…

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From the Archives: Hester Leggatt (C37, Barry, 1924)

You may be familiar with the story of Operation Mincemeat, the deception operation that took place during the Second World War, in which the body of a homeless man was deposited off…

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Helping to Improve Health and Hygiene in the Philippines

Over the past few months, I established a charity project in the Philippines to promote health and hygiene amongst the entire population of primary school children on the remote island of Manamoc…

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