Feb
18
8:00 AM08:00
Spring half-term break starts Friday 15th
Have a lovely half-term spring break! School finishes on Friday 15th at normal times.
School Calendar 2018 - 2019 for West Sussex independent school, Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School
Feb
27
3:30 PM15:30
Rugby & Netball Fixtures
Rugby Year 6 (H) v Shoreham College, 2.15pm. Hockey U13 (A) v Handcross Park. Netball (A) Lancing College Tournament U13, U11 1.30 pm
Feb
28
3:30 PM15:30
Tea Time Concert
It’s our annual Tea Time Concert which takes place from 3.30 - 5.00pm involving the musical talents of the Pre-Prep through to Year 6.
Mar
1
9:00 AM09:00
PP4 Class Assembly
Our PP4 Class will be performing the lovely assembly they have been practising hard for to their parents and grandparents.
Mar
1
3:30 PM15:30
Sompting Abbotts Drop-in Open Afternoon
Drop in and discover what school life is like at Sompting Abbotts on Friday 1st March 3.30-5.30pm. This is a relaxed event and you'll have the chance to tour the school. Our pupils act as your guides so you can ask all the no-holds-barred questions you like!
We've plenty going on to entertain children aged 2 - 12 years. Pick the sessions your child would enjoy joining in with: all the details are below. Our school tours start at 4pm but latecomers are welcome. Please drive through the gates and find a space in the school car parking area.
To broaden accessibility, we have launched a Merit-based Scholarships & Means-based Bursaries Programme so if you have questions on this, feel free to ask.
Find out more here: https://www.somptingabbotts.com/school-open-day-afternoon/
No need to book, you can simply turn up. It would help us with numbers, though, if you email us at office@somptingabbotts.com to let us know your name and that you're coming. For more details or to arrange to see us at another time, call us on 01903 235960 or email office@somptingabbotts.com
Mar
4
2:30 PM14:30
Mar
4
3:30 PM15:30
Inter-School Fixtures
U11 Mixed Cross Country (A) Dorset House School. U11 Tag (H) v Sion. Netball (H) v Seaford U10.
Mar
5
2:15 PM14:15
Rugby Fixture & Pre-Prep Parents' Evening
Rugby U9 (H) v Prebendal 2.15pm. Pre-Prep Parents’ Evening - times to be arranged with individual parents.
Mar
7
4:00 PM16:00
Pre-Prep Parents’ Evening
Pre-Prep Parents’ Evening (alternative choice to earlier date). Times to be arranged with individual parents.
Mar
8
9:00 AM09:00
PP2 Class Assembly/U13 Netball
PP2 Class Assembly will take place at 9am for parents to enjoy. Netball (H) v Hurst U13 3.30 pm.
Mar
9
9:00 AM09:00
Mar
11
4:00 PM16:00
Science Week Years 3 and 4 STEM Morning
For Science Week, Years 3 and 4 will be visiting the world renowned engineering firm Ricardo’s in Shoreham for an inspiring STEM morning.
Mar
13
2:30 PM14:30
Mar
15
8:30 AM08:30
Year 5 girls Netball Masterclass at Roedean School
As part of our gifted and talented opportunities, we'll be taking our Year 5 girls to learn about cutting-edge tactics from a professional international player at a 'Netball Masterclass' with netball superstar, Commonwealth Gold medallist and England player Eboni Beckford-Chambers at Roedean School.
Mar
15
9:00 AM09:00
PP3 Class Assembly
It’s the turn of PP3 to present their assembly to their parents and grandparents.
Mar
18
4:00 PM16:00
Young Voices Festival Chichester Cathedral
Exams for Form 6 only until Wednesday; Young Voices Festival Chichester Cathedral - 11.00 - 6.00 (Year 6). ‘Voices for Peace’ is the theme for the Young Voices Festival 2019 – a collaboration between Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex Music and selected schools.
Mar
20
2:30 PM14:30
Netball Fixture
Netball vs North Lancing (A). We will be taking an u11/10 and u9/8 team.
Mar
21
1:30 PM13:30
Year 7 Theatre Royal Visit to Noughts & Crosses Production
As part of our Drama Curriculum, we'll be taking the Year 7s to see a live production to help inform their drama at school. This year, we're going to see Noughts and Crosses at the Theatre Royal Brighton, a modern day play based on Romeo and Juliet. This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.We'll leave school at 1.30pm and should be back at school by 6pm.
Mar
22
9:00 AM09:00
PP1 Class Assembly
Our littlest learners will be presenting their assembly to their parents and grandparents today. Years 3 & 4 will be travelling to RSPB Pulborough Brooks Wildlife Reserve.
Mar
23
4:00 PM16:00
Saturday School Play Rehearsal
Play rehearsal for all performers ready for next week’s special performance of our own version of Romeo & Juliet! We will see you at 9.00 - 1.00.
Mar
26
7:00 PM19:00
School Play: Romy ‘N’ Jules
You’re invited to attend our annual school play. This year it is Romy ‘N’ Jules, a fresh interpretation of the Shakespearian classic.
Mar
27
4:30 PM16:30
Inter-School Fixtures/Second Play Performance
Rugby Year 6 (A) v Shoreham College. Year 8 at Great Ballard Tournament. Netball (A) v Lancing Prep, Worthing U13, U10. School Play 7pm: “Romy ‘N’ Jules”
Apr
3
12:00 PM12:00
Apr
23
10:00 AM10:00
Apr
24
8:00 AM08:00
May
6
8:30 AM08:30
May
13
to May 17
May
16
to May 17
Common Entrance French Listening and Oral Exams
Faites de votre mieux: nous avons pleinement confiance en vous!
May
27
to May 31
Jun
3
8:00 AM08:00
Jun
4
to Jun 7
Common Entrance Exam Week
Yes, it's an important week for your CE entrants - good luck to you all!
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00
Summer fayre
Yes, it's the quintessentially country Summer Fayre like no other! Join us for a traditional family fun-packed Saturday afternoon in our 30 acres of beautiful historic grounds. Everyone's invited! There'll be stalls galore – crafts, strawberry cream teas, face painting, delicious homemade cakes, luxury gift hampers raffle, guess the sweets in the jar, hoopla, wine tombola, pizza oven, BBQ, cocktails and Pimms tent, bouncy castle, a dog show and a whole lot more!
Jun
22
2:00 PM14:00
Sports Day
Pre-Prep and Main School Sports Day takes place in the grounds today, with parents welcomed for tea and refreshments afterwards.
Jun
27
2:30 PM14:30
Strawberry tea
A chance to dig into ripe strawberries and delicious scones, plus we'll have a second-hand uniform sale too.
Jul
5
12:00 PM12:00
Feb
13
2:30 PM14:30
Netball & Rugby Fixtures
Rugby Year 6 (A) v Seaford B. Year 8 v Prebendal (A). Netball (A) U11 Tournament @ Oakwood 2 pm, U13 Tournament @ Prebendal
Feb
11
3:00 PM15:00
Feb
7
3:00 PM15:00
Parents’ Evening Years 4 and 5
Parents’ Evening Years 4 and 5. Appointments to be made 5 - 7pm.
Feb
7
10:30 AM10:30
Brighton College 789 Inter-School Maths Challenge Day
Selected Main School pupils will be taking part in the 789 Inter-school Maths Challenge event,hosted by Brighton College, where they'll be learning with and competing against more than100 children from around 10 other independent schools. Departure with Ms Farley after first break, lunch provided, return late afternoon.
Feb
6
2:30 PM14:30
Inter-School Rugby and Netball Fixtures/Year 3 Parents’ Afternoon
Rugby, U9 (H), Year 5 (A) v Lancing Prep Hove. U13 (H) v Cumnor House. Netball (A) v Hurst U12, U10.
Feb
5
9:30 AM09:30
Brighton College String Day/Netball Fixture
Violinists from Years 5, 6 and 7 to Brighton College String Day 9.30 - 3.30 with Mrs Williamson. During the day, pupils will take part in instrumental workshops and orchestral rehearsals, receiving mentoring from string teachers and Sixth Form pupils in the afternoon. Netball (H) v Lancing Prep, Worthing U9s 2.15 pm.
Feb
4
9:00 AM09:00
Marine Engineering Pathway (MEP) Workshop for years 6, 7 and 8
Ms Scale has organised for the MSSC (Marine Society & Sea Cadets) to run a Marine Engineering Pathway (MEP) workshop for years 6, 7 and 8 to inspire our pupils to engage with STEM subjects and highlight the career opportunities in Marine Engineering. They'll all be taking part in a workshop session covering buoyancy, with links to the KS3 Science and PSHE curricula. The workshop is a fun, hands-on session aimed at teaching pupils about the principles of engineering through use of marine based real-life scenarios. They're guaranteed to learn and have fun at the same time!
Jan
31
9:00 AM09:00
Year 5 Visit to St Mary's Church, Shoreham
Year 5 RS visit to St Mary's Church, Shoreham by Sea
Jan
30
3:00 PM15:00
Theatre Visit and Inter-School Fixtures
Year 3 trip to Theatre Royal, Brighton 9.30 - 1.00
Rugby U9 v Seaford. U11 Tag v Sion (A). Year 8 v Shoreham College (A). Netball (A) v Brighton College U13
Jan
29
5:00 PM17:00
Parents' Evening Years 6 & 7
Parents’ Evening Years 6 and 7. Appointments to be held 5.00 - 7.00 pm.
Jan
23
3:00 PM15:00
Rugby and Netball Fixtures
Rugby U9 (H), Year 5 (H) v Dorset House. Netball (A) v Seaford U13/12/11
Jan
23
2:30 PM14:30
Netball fixture
U10 netball match and U13/12/11 mixed team at Seaford (A). Return will be at 5.30pm.
Jan
22
2:30 PM14:30
Greystoke Manor Care Home Concert
Our violin group and musicians will be visiting the elderly residents of Greystoke Manor Care Home to perform a specially curated concert with Mrs Williamson at 2.30 pm.
Jan
21
3:00 PM15:00
Parents’ Evening for our Year 8
Parents are invited to discuss their Year 8 children’s progress. Appointments to be made 5 - 6pm.
Jan
18
2:30 PM14:30
Jan
17
8:00 AM08:00
Year 5 To Winchester Science Centre & Cross Country Racing
Year 5 are off to Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium to explore two floors of fascinating, interactive science exhibits, stunning South Downs National Park surroundings and a vibrant events programme especially designed for them.
Jan
15
2:30 PM14:30
Swimming and singing
Lancing Swimming Gala 2 pm U11/13 AW (CPD) at Chichester Cathedral. “Voices for Peace” workshop - all pm.
Jan
11
9:30 AM09:30
RSPB Taster Sessions Pre-Prep and Years 3 & 4
The RSPB staff will be in school teaching the children and working with them to explore our school grounds through the eyes of an animal, collecting natural things and generating ‘wild words’ that can be used as a stimulus for literacy work
Jan
10
2:30 PM14:30
Broadbridges Uniform Shop Visit
If you’re short on uniform, Broadbridges will be in school with a large selection of everything you might need.
Jan
7
8:00 AM08:00
Jan
4
2:30 PM14:30
Netball and Rugby Fixtures
Year 6 Rugby v Westbourne House (H). Year 8 v Westbourne House (A).
Netball (H) v Prebendal U13 and U10
Jan
4
8:30 AM08:30
Dec
12
12:00 PM12:00
End of term and start of the Christmas hols!
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas break! The day finishes at 12.00 for Pre-Prep and at 12.30 for Main School.
Dec
8
2:15 PM14:15
Preparatory School Carol Service
Our Main School Carol Service takes place today. Prep parents are invited to join us for some rousing carols and demonstration of our children's musical talents for our annual carol service. We'd love to see you afterwards for tea and mince pies in the main school refectory.
Dec
7
2:15 PM14:15
Pre-Prep Carol Service
Parents are warmly welcomed to join us at the Pre-Prep Carol Service in the Main School Assembly Room and for tea and mince pies in the Main School afterwards.
Dec
6
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
5
3:00 PM15:00
Nov
30
3:15 PM15:15
Christmas Bazaar and Jumper Day for Pupils
Join us for our annual Christmas Fayre held inside our beautiful Neo-Gothic school building. Enjoy lots of gift and craft stalls, festive hampers raffle, children's arty activities, cakes, teas and mince pies, Santa's Grotto. Entry is free!
SAPA would also like to invite all the children across the whole school to enjoy a Christmas Jumper Day! We would like to ask parents to give each child a bottle for our tombola at the Christmas Bazaar.
Nov
28
2:30 PM14:30
Inter-house matches
- Lancing College Squash Tournament.
- Football Colts (A) Oakwood Tournament.
- U13 (H) v Shoreham College. Netball @ Great Ballard U11 tournament
Nov
26
to Nov 30
