In the first Career Spotlight of the year, we were fortunate to hear from Lucy Burrows-Smith, a Wycombe Abbey Senior. She talked to pupils about her career in the charity sector and…
In November, the History Society was fortunate to hear from Roger Moorhouse; he gave a fascinating talk about Poland in 1939 and The September Campaign. A British historian and author specialising in…
On 11 May, LV were given the incredible opportunity to hear the first-hand account of Holocaust survivor, Susie Barnett – I could not hide my amazement as I listened to her story….
Here at Wycombe Abbey, we know just how difficult the past year has been for us all and how especially tough it has been for the young people in our care. That…
The Wycombe Management Conference has been a staple of the Wycombe Abbey Sixth Form experience for the last 30 years. In collaboration with the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, and now nicknamed…
On Friday 20 November, we welcomed evolutionary anthropologist, Dr Anna Machin, to give a virtual talk to our Sixth Form as part of The Carrington Award. Dr Machin is world-renowned for…
Throughout the month of October, pupils and staff were invited to tune in to online talks and lectures reflecting on issues of diversity and inclusion. Pupils share their thoughts below: Professor Bronwen…
Wycombe Abbey pupils were treated to a talk by award-winning entrepreneur, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia candidate, Ronit Kanwar. Ronit is a consultant at Schmidt Futures, a venture facility for public benefit co-founded…
On 12 October we had the pleasure of listening to a fascinating lecture via zoom on Astrophotography by Photographer Gavin James and Astronomer Jonathan Genton. One of the main features of the…
On Friday 16 October, Sixth Form pupils had the privilege of hearing from Nikita Malik, as part of the school’s Carrington Award Programme. Nikita was named as one of Forbes Magazine ’30…