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The boys were busy this term learning
a huge variety of poetry for the Verse
Speaking competition. Heats were
held and every boy in Years 3-6 took
part. The range of poems on offer was
staggering and included everything
from Alfred Lord Tennyson to Benjamin
Zephaniah. Choosing two finalists from
each class was incredibly difficult and
all the boys were congratulated on
their performances. Steve Dineen, a
professional actor and LAMDA coach,
had the difficult job of judging the final
of the competition. After an enjoyable
afternoon listening to verse the winners
were chosen. Congratulations to Leo
Carniaux, Henry Doerrer, Henry Morris
and Ollie Wheaton.
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And finally
farewell
At the end of the summer the Prep
School said goodbye to Mike Rees,
our Deputy Head, who moves on to
pastures new as Headmaster of St.
Michael’s Prep in Jersey. We wish Mike
the very best of luck and thank him
for all he has done in his 12 years at
Abingdon Prep. We will miss him!
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Following a hearty lunch, Year 4 set off for the Ridgeway with much enthusiasm. The boys
walked from West Ilsley to the overnight stop at Court Hill Centre, Wantage. Tired feet were
grateful to see the centre where the boys relaxed and ate copious amounts for supper and
breakfast! The next (very) early morning, the boys set off for their destination, White Horse
Hill at Uffington. At the finish there were sighs of relief all round, not least from the staff!
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Prep boys
enjoy poetry
Following the success of the Senior Choir’s first overseas tour to Germany two years ago,
this term the choir embarked on a trip to Venice. Following months of rehearsal everyone
was very excited and thoroughly enjoyed performing at the beautiful venues of St. George’s
Anglican Church and Santa Maria dei Miracoli Church. Both concerts were extremely well
attended by tourists, locals and some of our parents. Besides the performances the boys
also enjoyed the sights with a guided tour of St. Mark’s Square, including St. Mark’s Basilica
and Doge’s Palace, a Three Island Boat Tour and the Sealife Centre.
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Senior Choir tours Venice
Walking the Ridgeway
