Abingdon News No.40

Abingdon School pupils were joined by

students from Larkmead, Fitzharrys and

John Mason schools for a new Abingdon

Science Partnership, ASP, initiative to

study astronomy and to work towards

gaining a GCSE. Pupils from across

Abingdon also enjoyed a day of space

physics activities when the ASP hosted a

National Space Academy masterclass.

Astronomy

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The Abingdon School Charity Half Marathon (or

“Charathon”) saw boys and staff walking, running,

canoeing and rowing the 13 miles back to School from

Benson (or Little Wittenham for Lower School).

Boys raised the impressive sum of £29,980 for three

charities: Medic Assist International, Helen and

Douglas House and The Abingdon Bridge.

The Charathon

Girls from St Helen’s joined 40 Abingdon students at our own Model United Nations

conference organised by the boys. Those involved showed an impressive grasp of detail

and nuance in debating major global issues. 18 boys then went on to the MUN conference

at Malvern St James where they scooped an impressive amount of awards including Best

Young Delegate for Alexander Hann and Outstanding Delegate for Hayden Ramm.

Lacrosse Derby

The girls were undeniably the better

team at the annual lacrosse derby

between St Helen’s and Abingdon.

Astronomy Club

MUN