Sompting Abbotts

We're a small independent school with a big heart in West Sussex, at the foot of the South Downs. Call us to arrange a taster day or visit: 01903 235960

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If children lose contact with the natural world, they won't fight for it - that is our ethos. So we're delighted @SomptingAbbott has been shortlisted for a prestigious Green Award in the Independent Schools of the Year 2021 Awards! #independentschoolsoftheyear #greenlearning

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🏫 🚸 Do smaller class sizes make a difference to pupils' happiness and academic achievement? Research – including that by the DfE – shows they do, notably at primary school stage. Watch here: https://t.co/cWfM1U3V46 #primaryschool #lrnchat #edchat @ISC_schools @SomptingAbbotts

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Children in Year 4 have recorded this lovely version of the wonderful poem 'This is the Best Kind of Classroom' by Yorkshire poet @IMcMillan (thank you!). They did their reading in situ in the Top Woods! #outdoorlearning #natureschool #Teaching #nature #ForestSchool

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See a real day unfold in the Pre-Prep at Sompting Abbotts. Our Nursery and Reception to Year 2 children and staff have all contributed to this new video which gives a real sense of what learning is like at school for the children. You can watch it here: https://t.co/bRUstjKksd

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Year 4 are expressing that #whenwilllockdownend feeling that children everywhere are probably feeling about lockdown with their class performance of their poem Lockdown, Lockdown, Tell Me When! #lockdownpoems

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Listen to Sompting Abbotts' Chamber choir perform the 15th-century lilting Coventry carol album, Lully, Lulla, Lullay, by British composer Philip Stopford here: https://t.co/t0MSvbFq7Y

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Today Sompting Abbotts launches its #lockdownjoy 2020 Christmas Album to the public! Classic carols on the album are song by the school's Chamber Choir and include the 15th-century lilting Coventry carol Lully, Lulla, Lullay. Download: https://t.co/7uLwzAvhrS

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Wow! Children at Sompting Abbotts made this virtual performance of Pachelbel’s Canon, one of the most loved pieces of music. Music Head Annette Williamson arranged it so that string players could play from children aged 6 to 11, alongside their teachers. https://t.co/HYp34bSzY8

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This poem provoked an emotional response from our parents! ‘Lost Property’ was written to tell our families how much we miss them and will be there for them. The poem is read by Headmaster Stuart Douch. Click to listen here: https://t.co/3qe4H9NKWa #lockdownpoetry #schoolsclosed

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Our pupils can't be with their friends at this uncertain time. But they came together as a virtual choir for this beautiful video recording of Over the Rainbow in recognition of the #chasetherainbow campaign. #TogetherApart #StayAtHomeAFilmOrSong

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What's the best foreign language your child can learn? Surprisingly, it's probably Latin. #classicsteacher #latinteacher #latin #languagelearningHere's why learning Latin leads to children scoring higher in many other curriculum areas. https://t.co/SpDeAQyMd6

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Tuck boxes, inkwells and Sunday church outings... Life for the children at Sompting Abbotts in the 1960s was very different to today! In this wonderful account by former pupil Dr Richard Stillman gives a fascinating glimpse into the past. https://t.co/TdW0uoVxLA

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Well done to Rudi & Henry with their certificates for the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge. Over 270,000 pupils entered this year from nationwide. Of these, only 6% received Gold and 13% Silver. Extra kudos to Rudi who was among the only 3% invited to sit the Junior Maths Olympiad.

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@SomptingAbbotts has won national recognition and been named a winner at the #ukcontentawards, winning second place against the #openuniversity. The judges said: "You've proved you're indeed a small school with a big voice!" More details here: https://t.co/NRwRkgnWJQ

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We're delighted with this news!

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😍 Love this video of our young eco-warriers at @SomptingAbbotts. This is exactly why our kids need more wild time, not screen time! ⚠️ https://t.co/SxxZWVt5JF

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We're delighted that Sompting Abbotts has been shortlisted for the #UKContentAwards for its website, online articles and video content. We're very pleased as to get short-listed is a tremendous accolade for the school!

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#liftthespirits Spring has sprung @somptingabbotts - violets, anemones, daffs, primroses, forget-me-nots and sunshine in the wood - just glorious!

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Today is @SomptingAbbotts annual Tea Time Concert which takes place from 3.30 - 5.00pm involving the musical talents of the Pre-Prep through to Year 6. Looking forward to seeing parents there.

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How exciting! @SomptingAbbotts is set to hit cinema screens around the UK as the location for BAFTA-award-winning Director Toby MacDonald’s new film @OldBoysMovie. The Assembly Room was painted blue for it! Read more here: https://t.co/fFwJ3R1ec5