Category: Events
Welcome to our new students of 2024
Last week marked the start of a new school year for Abbey College Cambridge, and with it the arrival of both our new and returning students. In order to welcome them into our community, we ran a busy and exciting programme of orientation activities designed to get them settling into college life and making new…
University Destinations 2024 Update
Following on from A Level results day Abbey College Cambridge students are confirming places at a wide range of UK universities in 2024. Oxbridge Success Three students have confirmed their places at Oxbridge so far this year: Abril from the United States of America will be reading History at…
Celebrating Year 13 Graduation at Abbey Cambridge
On Friday 10th May, the whole college community came together to reflect and celebrate the achievements of our Year 13 leavers in a graduation ceremony held in The Great Hall at Homerton College, University of Cambridge. After the ceremony, students, family and staff enjoyed a reception at Abbey College Cambridge. Many congratulations to our award…
Abbey College Cambridge Hosts Second Student-Led Conference on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity
Abbey College Cambridge proudly welcomed students from local schools and its own community for its second student-led conference on Wednesday, February 28th. The theme, “Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Social Justice,” aimed to delve into pressing issues within education and society. The event brought together 70 students from various schools including The Perse, St. Bede’s,…
Abbey Cambridge joins BSA Boarding Orchard
Abbey College Cambridge are proud to have joined the Boarding School Association’s (BSA) Boarding Orchard and be part of what is hoped to be the largest orchard by distance in the UK. The College Community planted a Cherry Tree in the courtyard at Homerton Gardens on Wednesday, 13th September. Principal, Dr Ellen Hesse was joined…
Year 13 Graduation Celebrations
On Friday 26th May, the whole college community came together to reflect and celebrate the achievements of our Year 13 leavers in a graduation ceremony held in The Great Hall at Homerton College, University of Cambridge. We were delighted to welcome Mark Hanley-Browne, CEO of the Alpha Pus Group to address the students, before the…
Residential Trip to the Yorkshire Dales
On 9th – 12th May, Year 10 and Pre Sessional students participated in a residential trip to Ingleborough Hall in the Yorkshire Dales, where they undertook a number of outdoor pursuits and team building activities. The students were divided into four groups, each with a member of staff from Abbey College and an instructor from…
Building knowledge, understanding and confidence at Model United Nations Conferences
The College’s Model United Nations club have recently had the opportunity to put their skills to the test at two Model United Nation Conferences. One in Oxford on 15th November organised by St Clare’s School and the other in London on 19th & 20th November at Kings College London. Both conferences were attended by seven…
Year 12 UCAS Fair
Wednesday 15th – Tuesday 28th June saw a timetable of UCAS related activities for all Year 12 students as part of our Elite University Preparation Programme. UCAS is the University Central Admissions System and is the system students in the UK use to apply for their university place. As securing a place at a top…
Summer Ball May 2022
The College holds two balls a year, organised by our Student Council. On Friday 20th May, students enjoyed this year’s Summer Ball held at the stunning Madingley Hall in Cambridge. A great way for students to make many happy memories with their friends in Cambridge. The beautiful grounds provided lots of photo opportunities and…
