Headlines


In harmony with our modern, IT friendly age please refer to my 'blog' style HeadLines. This is a regular column reflecting my thoughts and views on College matters or wider events; maybe even setting the occasional challenge to pupils.

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More Musical Success

 

More Musical Success - Peter Edge wins at the Eisteddfod


Year 11 student Peter Edge won the 15-20 yr old vocal class at the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen coming away with a prize of £200. He competed against singers from all over the world, some of which are already students at music Colleges.

 

U15 cricket - a first class victory!

 

On Wednesday 16th June the Year 10 cricket team (plus Oliver Handley from Year 7), entertained Bishop Blue Coat School. In his maiden game as captain Simon Povey won the toss and decided to field first.

The 8 bowlers used proceeded to bowl out the opposition for 40 runs. A prolonged spell of accurate bowling brought its rewards for Rory Jones, who took 3 wickets and Harry Fairclough, who took 4 wickets (including 3 wickets in 4 balls).

Chester Schoolboys Under 14s Triumph

 

Chester Schoolboys Under 14s triumph in County Cup Final

Abbey Gate pupils Henry Smith and Otis Chamberlain (both from Year 9)
have both made significant contributions to the success of the Under 14 town football team. 15 matches played mainly on Saturday mornings have allowed both boys to compete against strong teams from Wirral, Sefton and Stockport amongst others.

Open day 2009

Abbey Gate College Open Day

Sixth Form Information Evening

6th Form Information Evening on Thursday 19th November

The Power of Positive Thinking

Last week was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the success of the past College year at our annual Speech Day and Prize giving

All for One and One for All

As the last watery rays of sunshine lift our spirits at the end of our rain soaked summer, last week also saw our annual Open Day. Apart from the last minute completion of wall displays, activities and experiments, the afternoon and evening are very much a true reflection of life here at Abbey Gate College.