Parents' Handbook 2017-18

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Abingdon Parents’ Association
OA and ASPA Travel Awards
This year, five awards were given to boys embarking on a range of projects around
the world. Awards are jointly funded by the OAs and ASPA and we’re delighted to
announce this year’s recipients below.
Adam Bradley Undertaking a history project in the Kisii District of Western Kenya in
an attempt to record, for the first time, the history of a Kenyan clan.
Daniel Neild Working within local communities and marine conservation amongst
the islands of the Raja Ampat archipelago, Indonesia.
Carl Olavesen Volunteering in Zambia to teach science and maths at an under-
resourced secondary school.
Cameron Thomson Ecuador – living and contributing in remote communities in
the Andes, jungle, Amazon and on the Galápagos.
Tom Woods Practical and theoretical game reserve veterinary experience in
South Africa.
ASPA – a social group worth following ...
What was most remarkable about the June get together of lower sixth parents (who are now upper sixth parents)
in the Abingdon School Café, was that many of this group have attended virtually every ASPA event since their
first coffee morning at Lucy Fishburn’s house in November 2011! So, to find out more about this sociable group,
we asked them a few questions about their time at ASPA events – here are just a selection of their comments…
Most memorable events?
Pembroke College
Eynsham Hall
Ipsden Barn Dance
Anne-Marie’s pop knowledge at the
ASPA Annual Quiz!
Why would you encourage someone to
attend an ASPA event?
Fun evenings, a great way to keep in touch
…makes you feel very much part of the school
The friends we have made have been my support
network as a working mother
Great friends who hopefully we will stay in touch
with…one of the best things about our Abingdon
experience!
How have ASPA events impacted on your
Abingdon School experience?
Enabled us to feel connected in a small way to our
son’s experience
Really helped to hear what is going on, other parents’
points of view and how to guide our son
Why have you attended every ASPA event
over the past 6 years?
Why wouldn’t we? Always up for a good night out
with lovely people!
We didn’t want to miss out!
We’ve looked forward to them and will miss them
when our son leaves!
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Cameron Thomson
receiving his award
at Prize Giving