Sixth Form Prospectus

Activities With over 120 Other Half activities on offer and as wide- ranging as debating, composing, film-making and chess, there is plenty to do wherever your interests lie. Drama , Music and Sport feature strongly throughout the Sixth Form. There are individual and team sports from rugby and rowing to cross-country, fencing and shooting and whether you are aiming to represent your country or tour Scotland with the third XV, there is something for everyone. Our sportsmen regularly tour and train abroad from rugby in the southern hemisphere to rowing in the USA. Many Abingdonians go on to make a career on the stage, David Mitchell, Toby Jones and Tom Hollander to name a few. We are also one of only a handful of schools with an award- winning Film Unit . Much of the Sixth Form drama takes place with the girls from St Helen’s – take a look at our recent productions A Matter of Life and Death and Fiddler on the Roof . As well-known for musicians as actors and sportsmen, Old Abingdonians include all four members of Radiohead and many classical musicians. There are regular opportunities to perform at Abingdon, in venues across the UK and on overseas tours. We have two orchestras , a variety of ensembles, choirs and of course the Big Band . Independent Learning We recognise that the Sixth Form represents a transition from school to further education and at Abingdon we encourage responsibility and independence. We appreciate that maturity doesn’t happen overnight and some boys need more supervision than others; your tutor and teachers will get to know you well and what works best for you. Boys remain with the same Tutor throughout the Sixth Form and your tutor is the principal link between home and school. Our Sixth Form has a co-educational feel with some joint lessons with the girls from St Helen’s and there is plenty of social life whether it’s the Griffen Ball at the end of the year or less formal occasions such as Abingdon’s Got Talent.