{"id":56159,"date":"2026-03-12T15:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/prep\/?post_type=weeklymailing&p=56159"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:50:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:50:05","slug":"weekly-mailing-12-march","status":"publish","type":"weeklymailing","link":"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/prep\/weeklymailing\/weekly-mailing-12-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Mailing 12 March"},"content":{"rendered":"

Letter from the Head<\/a><\/h2>\n

Notices<\/h3>\n

Message from Stefan Gerrard, Senior Deputy Head<\/b><\/p>\n

Events for the Summer Term are now posted live on the school calendar which can be accessed via the website or using this <\/span>link.\u00a0 <\/span><\/a>Please check this regularly as events can change or be added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Message from Annabel Gaskell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents are reminded that our playgrounds and play equipment are out of bounds after school, as they cannot be adequately supervised. Once signed out, parents are responsible for their children.<\/span><\/p>\n

House Cross Country<\/b><\/p>\n

Preparations are well underway, and we are very much looking forward to our annual House Cross Country event next week on <\/span>Wednesday 18th March<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Races will begin with Pre-Prep at <\/span>14:15<\/b>, and the afternoon will conclude by <\/span>15:30<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Schedule:<\/b><\/p>\n

14:15 – Reception, Year 1 & Year 2<\/span><\/p>\n

14:30 – Year 3&4<\/span><\/p>\n

14:45 – Year 5&6<\/span><\/p>\n

15:00 – Year 7&8<\/span><\/p>\n

Refreshments will be available from the <\/span>Bridge Pavilion<\/b> throughout the afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Parents are very welcome to collect their children directly from the event. After-school care will run as normal for families who are unable to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many thanks,<\/span><\/p>\n

Elliot<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learning Support Coffee Morning<\/b><\/p>\n

Want to find out about Learning Support at APS?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like to discover how we support pupils with specific learning profiles then put this date in your diaries and complete this <\/span>short form<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday 20th March 8.15-9.15 in the Learning Hub (Upstairs in Josca’s House)<\/span><\/p>\n

Come and meet the team, see where children learn, explore some of our resources and meet other parents who have an interest in this area.<\/span><\/p>\n

A coffee, a pastry and a relaxed chat are waiting for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Easter Eggstravaganza, Abingdon Prep School<\/b><\/p>\n

Join us on Saturday 21 March for some Easter Family Fun in our Easter Eggstravaganza event – which we are holding in aid of My Vision, Oxford.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wind your way around our Easter trail hunting for clues; take part in some fun Easter craft activities; enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake; and meet the Easter Bunny!<\/span><\/p>\n

All are welcome.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday 21 March<\/span><\/p>\n

10am to 12pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Abingdon Prep School, Kingston Road, Frilford<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a35 per child (booking fee applies); Adults go free.<\/span><\/p>\n

Book your tickets today<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This week\u2019s \u2018Thursday Thought\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

This week the topic for votes for schools is:<\/span><\/p>\n

Should schools have \u2018active\u2019 uniforms – a more comfortable uniform swapping shirts and ties for jogging bottoms and trainers?<\/span><\/p>\n

Please have a think and discussion about this over the weekend. The children can then join Lenka on Monday at morning break to discuss.<\/span><\/p>\n

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News from the week:<\/b><\/div>\n
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