Good News

Abbey College, Abbey Road, Hollow Lane, Ramsey Cambridgeshire PE26 1DG

Details: Written by Katie Dodsley; Published: 08 March 2023

The school has said thank you and good by to two long standing governors who accumulated nearly eight decades of supporting the school between them!

As a token of gratitude, Esmond and John were presented with pictures of the Abbey which were drawn by one of the school's very talented past students.

Please see the full press relaease at https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/23351474.abbey-college-ramsey-bids-farewell-two-long-standing-governors/

Details: Written by Katie Dodsley; Published: 24 January 2023

The writer of the critically acclaimed novel 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin', Louis de Bernières, has visited students of Abbey College in Ramsey.

Staff and pupils welcomed Louis de Bernières to the school on December 15th 2022 for two inspiring seminar-style sessions.

More information can be found in the Hunts Post article.

Details: Written by Katie Dodsley; Published: 29 September 2022

Some of our most adventurous students fundraised for a trip of a lifetime this summer and travelled across the world to Borneo. The trip, which was delayed by a year due to Covid, included achieving their PADI scuba diving qualification, carrying out conservation projects, teaching local children English, visiting a sun bear sanctuary and supporting local communities with project work.

The Hunts Post article can be read here.

Details: Written by Katie Dodsley; Published: 24 August 2022

A Level and BTEC

Our students celebrated a number of outstanding achievements when they collected their results on 18th August.

A Level and BTEC combined: 49.7% achieved A*-A , 83.4% achieved A*-C - an increase on 2019 data.

Further details can be read here: Abbey College A-Level Results 2022 | Hunts Post

GCSEs

Proud staff joined students as they collected their results on 25th August.

Further details can be read here: Abbey College GCSE results 2022 | Hunts Post

Details: Written by Katie Dodsley; Published: 18 July 2022

On 13th July we had our very own CSI event in school led by the Criminology, Science & Performing Arts Departments, with a serving CSI and local police officers supporting. Year 12 Criminology students and some Year 10 students interested in the career area, donned their crime scene suits and were led around a mock crime scene set up in the Abbey grounds. Students learned about photographing a crime scene, how to set up a cordon, using different forensic science equipment and analysing the techniques and the roles of different professionals. They then had to determine what could have happened in the lead up to the crime and hypothesise the cause of death. Drama students also completed a performance of a fake news report live from the scene.

In the afternoon, our students hit the science labs for some hands on experience to learn how to measure blood spatter, determine blood types and how to carry out finger printing. One student said “I think it was really informative on what it would look like if you progressed in that career area. I really enjoyed it!"

Well done to all involved, what an amazing experience!

https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/education/abbey-college-host-crime-scene-expereince-9146926

Details: Written by Katie Dodsley; Published: 17 June 2022

A group of our brilliant Sixth Form students have raised money for a feasibility study into improving road safety around the school. The students collaborated with local businesses and the primary school and wrote to parents requesting support, raising the £500 needed. The students are passionate about preventing incidents so that all students can feel safe on their way to and from school and other community members can also feel safe at busy times.

Further details can be found in the following press releases:

Details: Written by Katie Dodsley; Published: 13 June 2022

One of our amazing Year 13 Art students has had their work selected to be displayed at the prestigious Royal Academy Young Artists Summer Show. Sam's entry was one of 21,000 and will be on display at the Royal Academy from 19th July to 14th August, with the online exhibition being available from 19th July. Details can be found here.

Press release with further information can be found here:

https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/education/ramsey-student-to-display-art-at-national-exhibition-3728414