Abingdon News No.48

www.abingdon.org.uk 23 Abingdon OA Club www.abingdon.org.uk/oa/forthcoming_events Any questions, please call: 01235 849074 On Saturday 16 June more than 120 OAs journeyed back to School for their Year Group Reunions – some returning for the first time since their final day as a pupil. OAs from the Classes of 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, 2008 and 2016 grasped the opportunity to relive their school years with a chapel service, tour of the main site and buffet dinner in the Dining Hall. A drinks reception and spirited set of addresses from the OA Club Chairman, Ken Welby (OA 1984), and the Headmaster also added to the occasion. OA Summer of Sport The summer months saw several OAs take part in a range of casual and competitive OA sporting fixtures. David Blomley (OA 1976) once again organised a wonderful golfing occasion at Frilford Heath Golf Club in May, while OAs, pupils and parents alike took to the lawns of Whitefield for the annual OA Croquet fixture in June. This was swiftly followed by the OA Tennis and OA Twenty20 Cricket matches, where yet more active OAs returned to the School to face current First Team pupils, with others coming back to spectate. Kit Young (OA 2013) Kit continues to impress with his onstage performances. In 2018 these have included the role of Octavius in the National Theatre’s production of Julius Caesar – which was screened live at the Amey Theatre – and the role of the Journalist in the new adaptation of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie . Year Group Reunions Class of 2008 Class of 1978 OA Expertise at UCAS2 Many thanks to all OAs who contributed to the UCAS2 event in the Yang Science Centre at the end of Summer Term. 25 OAs who are current students or recent graduates of courses ranging from Chinese to Aerospace Engineering – at universities spanning Plymouth to St Andrews – assembled to pass on valuable knowledge to lower sixth pupils about all aspects of study and life at university. OAs’ guidance at these events continues to be greatly appreciated by pupils, parents and staff. Forthcoming OA Events: Michaelmas Term OA and Pupil Golf Day - September (date and venue TBC) Hong Kong Reception - Monday 24 September, Excelsior Hotel OA Careers Event: Property and Construction - October (date and venue TBC) OA Badminton and Squash Day - November (date TBC), Sports Centre Sixth Form Careers Evening - Friday 16 November, Yang Science Centre OA Club London Drinks Reception - November (date and venue TBC)

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