AN43

www.abingdon.org.uk 5 Abingdon News Back to School The Lower School Housemaster and classics teacher, Adam Jenkins, experienced a day in the life of a first year when he shadowed a member of 1P for the day. After a journey into school on the Goring bus, he watched the boys working on their keyring designs in DT, practising their map skills in geography, and brushing up on how to deal with fractions in maths. Following a Latin lesson in the afternoon he watched the boys in fine form on the rugby pitch in their victory over Shiplake. National Children’s Orchestra First year Oliver Glover, a talented oboist, has gained a place again this year in the National Children’s Orchestra. Oliver plays Principal Oboe in the School’s First Orchestra, an unusual achievement for a first year pupil. Christmas Celebrations Local residents enjoyed the annual Christmas Party hosted by the community service volunteers. School bands and choirs provided the entertainment and everyone enjoyed the festivities. The two years in the Sixth Form are an important time for every student with some big decisions to make. At Abingdon we provide a team of specialists who are on hand to advise the boys, giving guidance on university and further education applications, careers and also academic support including private study and the EPQ. From left to right: Andrew Swarbrick and Nicky King – Andrew and Nicky advise on all aspects of university entrance including applications and references. Ben Whitworth – medical, veterinary & dentistry applications. James Hallinan – Oxbridge entrance and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Michael Triff – careers guidance, alumni relations and USA and other overseas applications. Nick O’Doherty – Upper Master (Head of Sixth Form) Dean Evans – private study and academic monitoring. Meet the Team