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PREPARATORY SCHOOL
10 January 2013
The boys created a range of different
clay sculptures. Many of the boys
chose the theme of heads and learnt
how to make an armature using
masking tape and newspaper. n
Independent
Schools
Barbarians
Several Abingdon Prep boys were
nominated to go to the South East
Independent Schools Rugby Trials at the
Oratory School in November. Following
a training session and two matches in
cold and wet conditions, Gus Miller (U11)
and Paddy Langdale (U13) were selected
for the South East Squad. They played
in the South West Squad in a trial match
in December for a place in the Southern
Regional Squad. Gus and Paddy are the
first players from Abingdon Prep to be
selected in the School’s history. n
Boys and Bushcraft
Years 6 and 8 honed their bushcraft skills this term. Year 6 spent a night out in the
wilds of Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire. Boys learnt to build fires, the art of camouflage
and trapping and thoroughly enjoyed cooking their meals over the camp fire. n
Sponsored Swim
On the 24 November, 38 boys from Years
4-8 took part in a sponsored swim at
Abingdon School. It was one of the term’s
major fundraising events for our chosen
school charity, Helen and Douglas House.
Boys swam a total distance of over 60
miles – equivalent to swimming from
Abingdon to Cardiff! Many personal bests
were achieved, with ten boys completing a
mile and six the maximum 4000m, or 160
lengths. The afternoon was a resounding
success and raised in excess of £2,000. n
Sculpture Workshop
In October, the Invitation Artist Group took part in a
sculpture workshop with local artist Ian Shearman.