VIEW FROM The Abbey
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Welcome From... Head of Boarding
MARTYN PEEL
My name is Martyn Peel, and I'm the Head of Boarding at Milton Abbey School I wanted to take a moment to highlight the exceptional work our boarding team is doing and to extend a warm welcome to our new students who have joined us for the summer term, enriching our community
With the arrival of summer, our students have been making the most of the longer days by socialising, playing sports, and enjoying the warm, fresh air
To celebrate National Boarding Week, our houses have engaged in a variety of activities Gardening has been particularly popular, yielding fantastic results and instilling a sense of pride in everyone's efforts and accomplishments
Our weekend programme is thriving. A typical weekend may include walks, BBQs, and a range of on-site activities such as volleyball, croquet, and pizza making Before the end of term, we had three residential trips that the students really enjoyed, and of course, the summer ball for our leavers
Lastly, our team in boarding is looking forward to welcoming all our new students and seeing familiar faces returning in September Preparation is already underway to ensure everyone's experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Have a wonderful summer break!
In The Classroom
AFTERNOON TEA ASSESSMENT
A huge congratulations to our talented Lower Sixth hospitality students for acing their afternoon tea assessment!
Our students put in incredible effort researching cakes, scones, and sandwich fillings, crafting unique menus that came together beautifully for this special event. Everyone played a vital role, whether it was preparing the food, setting up the event, or serving our lovely guests
By inviting guests from the local village, the students received valuable feedback on their food and service, helping them assess and refine their skills for future events
It was wonderful to see so many local shops and suppliers being part of this assessment Thank you to Oxfords Bakery for the delicious bread, Steepton Bill Farm Shop for the fresh eggs, cucumbers, lemons, and courgettes, Jam from Dorset with Love, butter from Longmans, and a special mention to Mrs Driver for the delightful chutney!
RE-LAUNCH OF THE NEW BARN THEATRE COMPANY
Scarlett H and Sophie C, Lower Sixth, have relaunched the New Barn Theatre Company are busy with their upcoming production of ‘An Inspector Calls at Christmas’
Originally founded in 2013 by Dr Bradbury and Ms Lancaster, we look forward to seeing which direction Scarlett and Sophie will lead the theatre company in
All students are welcome to participate, either on the stage or behind the scenes no experience is needed.
CREATIVE MEDIA FILMS
We are delighted to share with you a taste of the work that creative media and film & TV students have produced this term
Zac G and Zach A in the Fourth Form, have worked with our contacts at Franco Manca to each produce their own film about the collaboration between Franco Manca and Milton Abbey School. They gathered footage, conducted interviews with key individuals, and each produced their unique version of the film
Nadiia S, Lucy T and Olivia C-S in the Fourth Form, have created their own "Day in the Life" video, and we are super proud of the finished product! They managed every aspect of the project, from organising interviews and film shoots to the final editing.
You can watch these videos on our YouTube channel here or on our social media channels.
AN INSPIRATIONAL TALK BY EXPLORER CHARLIE WALKER
Students were enthralled by travel writer Charlie Walker's stories of traveling in Papua New Guinea as part of our wider educational enrichment programme
END OF EXAMS!
Congratulations to all of our students on completing their exams! We wish you the very best of luck with your results
We were particularly impressed with Mrs Burg’s t-shirt for the Maths exams, featuring the slogan: ‘Keep Calm and Show Your Workings Out!’
SPORTING NEWS!
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE!
Our sailing team had an unforgettable weekend, all thanks to Mr and Mrs Hampton, who offered us the opportunity to sail their 34ft Jeanneau in the Round The Island Race! Although we couldn't complete the course due to high winds, the experience was exhilarating We soaked in the vibrant atmosphere of Cowes during a major regatta and relished the thrill of sailing a yacht in true offshore conditions.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Parents' Sports Day.
Parents teamed up with students for exciting matches in golf, tennis, cricket, and mountain biking, creating a wonderful sense of community and friendly competition
Despite the rainy start, everyone had a fun afternoon watching and participating in the various athletic events. The day was filled with laughter, cheering, and true displays of sportsmanship To top it all off, we all enjoyed some well-deserved ice cream.
Congratulations to Hambro House for winning the Athletics
The full sports day gallery can be found here
POLO VICTORY!
Well done to our Polo team who had a fantastic victory against Millfield School
The team worked incredibly hard and should be proud of their efforts We can’t wait to unveil the new team kit in September which Lily F and Puddle H in Lower Sixth have helped to design
STAFF CRICKET MATCH
Well done to the Milton Abbey School staff who competed in a friendly cricket match against Farleigh School We look forward to hosting next time
24 HOUR SWIM CHALLENGE
A colossal shoutout to our phenomenal students and staff for triumphantly conquering the 24 Hour Open Water Swim this weekend for the third consecutive year!
Don’t forget to order any digital copies of the Sport Team photos by Friday 16 August 2024. Please fill out the form here.
Both teams delivered outstanding performances, epitomising the true Milton Abbey spirit as they valiantly powered through the night, undeterred by plummeting temperatures
We look forward to even more students and staff joining next year.
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Student Commendations
CREATIVE MEDIA STARS
Mr Ratcliffe has commended Nadiia S, Lucy T and Olivia C-S in Fourth Form for their brilliant ‘a day in the life’ video. They were delighted to be awarded the Burder Prize on Speech Day for their efforts. You can watch their video on our YouTube channel here.
EXCEPTIONAL CRICKET
PLAYER
Mr Lawes has commended Zach A, Fourth Form for his superb cricket spirit Zach is new to cricket but has fallen in love with the sport and scored his first ever 50 only off 38 balls - great effort!
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY DETERMINATION
Lachlan B and Atticus C-B, Lower Sixth, were awarded a Headmaster’s Commendation for the gigantic shield of the school crest which they have made in the design and technology workshops in their spare time Mr Watson was
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES!
TOWER PARK
The students had an amazing weekend at Tower Park in Poole, making the most of the famous Splashdown Water Park
They had a blast riding the rapids, enjoyed dining out, and capped off the day by watching a movie at the cinema with friends. It was a great experience for everyone!
LASER TAG!
As part of their weekend activities, students ventured into the school woods for an epic laser tag session Amidst the dense trees and thick bushes, they engaged in a series of thrilling games, competing for both individual and team victories. The woods echoed with excitement and strategy as everyone relished the adrenaline-pumping battles!
70TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
Thank you to all who attended our 70th Anniversary Summer Ball We had a marvellous evening, with cocktails, dinner in the Abbott’s Hall, operatic entertainment, and a disco We are so grateful for the enormous support that was shown during the evening, particularly with the auction lots kindly donated by so many parents and alumni. We raised in the region of £11,000 for the 75th Fund which will be used for our site development plans News of our next projects will be announced soon
Special thanks to Min Aikenhead, the champion of the Milton Abbey School Parents’ Association (MASPA) for her wonderful service over the last five years Min and her team have built a terrific support network among the parents, which we hope to continue to build upon. Please contact development@miltonabbey co uk if you would like to join the team Our calendar of parent and alumni events for the next academic year will be published shortly
To view the gallery, please click here
END OF TERM ACTIVITIES
As the term drew to a close, students embarked on residential adventures before the summer holidays Third and Fifth Formers tackled the challenges of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, pushing their limits and exploring the great outdoors Fourth Formers saw the beauty of the Purbecks, having a splash in the waterpark and mud trail Meanwhile, the Lower Sixth had an adventurous journey along the stunning Cornish coast, embracing the excitement of surfing
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Tregonwell enjoyed some time in the pool, followed by a delicious BBQ with plenty of time enjoying the lovely weather.
BLACK AND GOLD DAY 2024
BBQ WEATHER!
Life in Boarding
Athelstan and Hambro came together to socialise and enjoy a BBQ together as part of their weekend activities evening meal
GARDEN SHOPPING
Damer had a delightful time making their own pizzas and preparing a chocolate dessert. They also enjoyed a sunny outing to the local garden centre, where they picked up new plants and flowers to brighten their garden.
UNITY SERVICE
Hambro led a service in the Abbey about Unity, which was inspired by the prospect of England playing Serbia in the Euros
End of Year Service 2024
The Climbing Club enjoyed their last climbing session of the term. We look forward to new students joining the group in September
Congratulations to our Third Form students for completing their Bronze DofE Award despite the hot weather!
H O T O G A
Miss Cooper traded her tennis racket for a cricket bat in the staff vs students match
Fourth Form enjoyed a day at Dorset Adventure Park as part of their end of term activities
Damer House embraced the rainy day with an indoor Pilates session
The Milton Abbey Association AGM cricket match was an absolute blast with our1st team
Dates For your Diary
Tuesday 3 September
Wednesday 4 September
Thursday 5 September
Saturday 14 September
Wednesday 25 September
Thursday 17 October
Sunday 10 November
| New Pupils Arrive15:00
| New Pupils’ Induction (all day) and Boarders return 17:00 - 21:00
| Return of Day pupils and start of Term 08:35
| Day Parent Coffee Morning 08:30 - 09:30
| Third and Fourth Form Parents’ Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
| Lower Sixth Form Parents’ Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
| Remembrance Ser ice 10 30 11 30 d
HEADS AND DEPUTY H
We are delighted 2024/25 Heads and Sch
Evie H and Jamie T were selected as Heads of School, supported by Deputies, Daisy Q and Lachlan B.
