APS News 16

abingdon.org.uk/prep 13 Abingdon Prep Pre-Prep Celebrate! Following a wonderful performance of the Christmas story by the boys in Pre-Prep, we set off to Roves Farm to find out about the story from the donkey’s point of view. Excitement ran high as the adults became the audience for the story in a real stable with, of course, live animals. What a wonderful tale told by a host of animals, with the boys dressed as shepherds, wise men and angels, offering gifts and beautiful, angelic dances. Mary and Joseph were played by two boys in Reception who took a real donkey on a journey to the chilly stable where Jesus soon joined them. We met the elf in the workshop, who told us about all of the toys he was making. Of course the best thing of all was a visit to Father Christmas in his sleigh with promises of being very, very good being exchanged for wishes for globes and Star Wars Lego. We also did Christmas crafts, visited pets’ corner, the huge adventure playground and had our picnic. What a smashing day! We would thank the JPA for supporting us with this event. Linda Gaskell. Roves Farm December Christmas Storytelling in the Library Young Author and former pupil Louis visited Reception to share his book, based around the adventures of his dog, sold in aid of Great Ormond St Hospital. Happy New Year from Pre-Prep Christmas lunch Fun in the snow!