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Settling In
As a new third year you are assigned a Tutor and Housemaster.
The tutor guides you through the 3
rd
year and then you have a new
tutor who is with you for the 4
th
and 5
th
form. The Housemaster
stays with you throughout your time at Abingdon. You are also
placed into different sets for each subject. In this way there are
plenty of opportunities to make new friends and settle in. When you
first arrive, introduce yourself! This might seem obvious, but
remember: everyone is in the same boat and if you see someone by
themselves offer them some company. With this in mind, you will be
well on your way.
Organising Your Belongings
When you arrive at Abingdon you are given a locker to put all of
your books in. A plastic wallet or box file will do, but a ring binder
can be particularly useful as you move up the school as it keeps all
your loose sheets in one place. I think it is also crucial to clear out
your locker once in a while otherwise it gets like your bedroom and
you can’t find anything! Changing your folders at break, rather than
at lunch, is also a good idea; you don’t want a bent back!