{"id":29,"date":"2019-06-25T14:31:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T13:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abingdon.prod.twkmedia.eu\/prep\/other-half\/introduction\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T15:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:01:43","slug":"what-is-the-other-half","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/prep\/other-half\/what-is-the-other-half\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Other Half?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"intro intro--with-bg\">At Abingdon Prep, we talk a lot about <em>The Other Half.\u00a0 <\/em>It is our way of describing everything that happens outside the traditional classroom including sports, clubs, the arts and trips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>From the quiet strategy of a chess match to the energy of the cricket pitch, and from debating global issues to building Lego robotics, every pupil is encouraged to explore their interests, discover new passions, and enjoy the vibrant variety of school life.<\/p>\n<div 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