{"id":57596,"date":"2026-10-08T15:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T14:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/prep\/?post_type=weeklymailing&#038;p=57596"},"modified":"2026-10-08T15:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T14:53:18","slug":"weekly-mailing-8-oct","status":"publish","type":"weeklymailing","link":"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/prep\/weeklymailing\/weekly-mailing-8-oct\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Mailing 8 Oct"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Message from the Head<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/syEfW9A4ji8?si=YI-4ENU-rmeUKxku\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Letters<\/h3>\n<p>Letter to Parents of pupils in Y8 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Year-8-Science-trip-to-the-Oxford-Natural-History-Museum-.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science trip to the Oxford Natural History Museum<\/span>, 12 October\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Letter to Parents of pupils in Y7 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Tycoon-permission-letter-2026.pdf\">Tycoon permission letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Letter to Parents of pupils in Y4 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/prep\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Letter-to-parents-Year-4-History-Trip-to-Oxford-Castle-1-.pdf\">History trip to Oxford Castle, 5 November<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Notices<\/h3>\n<p><b>Message from Mrs Sandys-Clarke, Pre-Prep workshare<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little reminder that our Pre-Prep Workshare event is taking place tomorrow morning. Parents are warmly invited to come into the classroom between <\/span><b>8:00am and 8:25am<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to spend some time looking through your child\u2019s work and celebrating all they have been learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We look forward to welcoming you! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mrs Sandys-Clarke\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b>Message from Julia Cooke, Videographer<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Parents<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Thursday 15 October, we have a videographer coming into school.\u00a0 Please can we ask for your support in ensuring your children have all the correct, clean uniform, including sports kit in school that day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many thanks<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Julia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Individual and class photos Wednesday 14 October<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gilman and Soame photographers will be coming into school on the morning of Wednesday 14 October. They will be taking individual photographs of each pupil and also sibling photos (only for those siblings in school). We will also have class photos. The individual and class photos will be available for parents to purchase in due course. Please could I ask that your child comes to school dressed smartly (including blazer and tie for Years 5-8) and you may wish to provide them with a comb should you wish to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Message from the JPA<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your JPA needs you!\u00a0 If you are interested in supporting the JPA, please come along to the first meeting of the year in the parent hub on Wednesday 14 October at 8.30am.\u00a0 Anyone with views about the events we run for parents, families and friends is really welcome to come and share them, as is anyone who would like to get involved in any capacity.\u00a0 You are also welcome if you just like coffee and have nothing more to add.\u00a0 The parent community at APS is a really lovely one, but we need your support to make our events a success.\u00a0 You won&#8217;t be roped into a lot of extra work, but it would be great to have your input in the year ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Message from Nicky Black, Colour Run<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the poor weather forecast at the end of next week, we are postponing our upcoming Colour Run so we can make sure it\u2019s the bright, sunshine-filled celebration our pupils deserve!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Message from Julia Cooke, Christmas Shopping Fair, Saturday 21 November\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will be hosting our inaugural Christmas Shopping Fair on Saturday 21 November.\u00a0 Join us for an exclusive day of festive shopping as we bring together a handpicked collection of high-end boutique stalls, offering a wonderful array of luxury gifts, festive treats, and holiday inspiration.\u00a0 (Please note there will not be any children&#8217;s stalls or activities).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More details to follow soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Message from Debbie Mundy, School Nurse<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Parents<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have received an email with all the details for your child&#8217;s flu vaccination, this will take place in school on 10th November. Please will you complete the consent form at your earliest convenience stating whether you would like your child to receive the vaccination or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordhealthimms.co.uk\/Forms\/Flu?schoolcode=OX123312A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">link<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to the form. Any questions please let me know on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school.nurse@abingdonprep.org.uk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Message from ASE, October half term camps now available to book\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Rugby All-Stars Performance Camp &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcoming boys and girls aged 6 to 16 years. Monday 26 October &#8211; Thursday 29 October\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This camp provides budding rugby players with the perfect balance of skill development, high-quality coaching and age-appropriate training in a fun, supportive environment. Whether they\u2019re looking to develop their skills, build confidence or take their game to the next level, our Performance Camp is not to be missed! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/sports-and-leisure\/courses\/rugby-all-stars-performance-camp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here for more information and to book<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Netball Camps &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcoming boys and girls of all ages and abilities. Our one-day netball camps and masterclasses run between Wednesday 28 October &#8211; Friday 30 October<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have teamed up with Inspire Netball to provide fun, inclusive and high-quality netball coaching. With a focus on developing confidence, skills and a love for the game, Inspire Netball combines elite coaching insight with an enjoyable learning environment where every player feels supported to reach their potential. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/sports-and-leisure\/courses\/netball-camps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here for more information and to book<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Join us for Family Science Club!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivered by Abingdon Science Partnership, join us for a Saturday morning filled with exciting challenges, hands-on exploration, and plenty of fun! Designed for curious minds of all ages, our Family Science Club offers a unique opportunity for adults and children to work together as they investigate the wonders of science through creative, interactive activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Family Science Club runs once per half-term, with the next one taking place on Saturday 10 October. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/sports-and-leisure\/courses\/family-science-club\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here for more information and to book<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Upcoming events at the Amey Theatre<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 October, 7:00pm &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/sports-and-leisure\/performance\/trich\/\">TRICH<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a solo show about living with trichotillomania. You might not know what that is, but don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll tell you when you get here. You\u2019ll meet a teenage girl with an undeniable secret that no one seems to notice, so she hides in her basement cubicle wondering if anyone will come downstairs. Whoa, did that get too dark too fast? Let\u2019s try this again: TRICH is a depressing super fun show about mental health, isolation, and forging a path toward recovery through humor, vulnerability, and far too many 90s references.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 &#8211; 31 October, 7:30pm (2:30pm Sat mat) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/sports-and-leisure\/performance\/aos-present-come-from-away\/\">AOS present: Come From Away<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The show is set around the shocking events of 11 September 2001, when terrorist attacks using airliners rocked the USA. As a result, all US airspace was immediately closed to planes, and suddenly the small Newfoundland town of Gander had 38 international aircraft and over 7,000 passengers diverted to their small airport. The story that you will see unfold shows how the frightened, confused passengers and the townspeople gradually come together and find common bonds that create lasting, life-affirming friendships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The show includes great joy and compassion, new-found love, as well as tragedy and heartbreak. It\u2019s an experience that will lift you up and show the depths of our shared humanity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this show there is a special under 25&#8217;s ticket price, of just \u00a316. Perfect for some of Abingdon\u2019s older students. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 November, 7pm &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/sports-and-leisure\/performance\/nt-live-golden-boy\/\">NT Live: Golden Boy<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Josh O\u2019Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets\u2019 knockout American classic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. He must confront what he\u2019s willing to sacrifice, who he\u2019s willing to become and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre. Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 November, 7pm &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/sports-and-leisure\/performance\/rbo-live-carmen\/\">RBO Live: Carmen<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don Jos\u00e9. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damiano Michieletto\u2019s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet\u2019s ever-popular opera. An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don Jos\u00e9. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet\u2019s electrifying and sensual score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 November, 7:30pm &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abingdon.org.uk\/sports-and-leisure\/performance\/danny-hart-wont-sit-down\/\">Danny Hart &#8211; Won\u2019t Sit Down<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presented by Speakers from the Edge<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danny Hart is one of Downhill Mountain Biking\u2019s racing elite; 2x World Champion, Red Bull Hardline winner, multiple National Championships winner and 2x World Cup overall silver medal winner, the \u2018Redcar Rocket\u2019 has secured his place in mountain biking history, including an iconic first World Championship winning run that is still legendary today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0In \u2018Won\u2019t Sit Down\u2019, Danny will bring his dry wit and cool composure to take audiences on a journey through his life and impressive racing career and give a glimpse behind the scenes of what becoming a World Champion really takes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>This week\u2019s \u2018Thursday Thought\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As autumn turns our trees into brilliant shades of orange and gold, nature shows us that dropping old leaves and welcoming change can lead to something beautiful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is one small positive change you could make in your own life this week?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please have a think and discussion about this over the weekend. 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