This week's mailing is:
Letters:
- To parents of all 3rd and 4th year boys studying Geography – Trip to Iceland letter, Consent Form, Itinerary & Trip Information
- To parents of all 4th year boys studying drama – Theatre Trip & Consent Form
Notices:
Music
Please see the Lent Term Music Calendar. Parents should note that music lessons start from Tuesday 10 January, the day the boys return to school.
5th Year Parents – Vaccinations
The School Health Nurses will be coming into vaccinate the boys against Men ACWY on 18/01/17. Your son will be bringing home the consent form this week. Please could you sign and return it at the beginning of next week. By doing this before the holiday, hopefully they won't get mislaid.
Gap Year Advice Evening for Sixth Form Pupils and Parents
Abingdon will host a Gap Year Advice Evening for Sixth Form pupils and parents on Thursday evening, 26 January 2017, 6:00-7:30 in the Amey Theatre. The event will focus on the reasons why a leaver might want (or need) to take a Gap Year; some of the pros and cons of a Gap Year; setting goals and finding relevant experiences to achieve those goals during a Gap Year; the likely costs of a Gap Year; and the transition following a return from a Gap Year. No booking is necessary; just show up on the night. Pupils can also download from Firefly the new Abingdon School Gap Year Guide, which is intended to help pupils think carefully through all the considerations involved in electing, planning, and managing a Gap Year.
Music Technology Lessons at Abingdon School from January 2017
The Music Department is offering an exciting opportunity to a limited number of pupils to learn about its latest state-of-the-art music technology equipment. The lessons deal with how music/sound is composed, recorded and produced within the digital studio environment. This will involve the use of a variety of software packages and hardware equipment to unlock the vast potential of recording musical ideas and sound. Recent pupils have gone onto courses and careers in commercial music and sound recording and an understanding of the use of this essential technology will give future candidates an important edge. The lessons are offered on the same basis as individual music lessons, which currently cost £18.75 for a 30 minute weekly lesson. Places are limited so are offered on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested, please contact the Director of Music by email at [email protected]
Michaelmas and Lent Terms 2017/18 – Tennis
Tennis coaching will take place on the school courts (only 12 places available for each session – priority given to team players) throughout the Lent term at the following times. If your son would like to take lessons then he will need to sign up through the Other Half choices system in January with his tutor. An amount of £7.50 will be added to the school bill for every (paid) session they attend. The expectation is that every session is attended during the term. In extreme circumstances, contact Mr Ponniah ([email protected]) to inform of any absences.
Mon
12:40 – 13:40 – Lower School
2:00 – 2:50 – 4th Year
4.00 – 5.00 – 3rd Year
Tues
12:30 – 1:30 – 6th Form
1:30 – 2:20 – 5th Year
4.00 – 5.00 – 4th Year
Wed
2:45 – 4.00 – All years (Tennis) – no cost
Thurs
12:15 – 1:15 – Lower School (Tennis) – no cost
1:15 – 2.00 – 5th Year – no cost
3:50 – 5.00 – 3rd Year
Fri
1:20 – 2:15 – 4th Year
4:05 – 5.00 – All years (Tennis 1st VIII squad) – no cost (invitation only)
Sat
9.00 – 11.00
Lower School and 3rd Year Pre-Season Football 2017
Due to the FA Cup commitments of Bolton FC, and Oxford United, the fixture between Oxford United and Bolton FC on Saturday 7 January 2017 has been postponed. As a result of this, the afternoon part of the pre-season Football training day will no longer be taking place. However, we will proceed with the morning training session as planned with the following arrangements:
Meet at Abingdon School Sport Centre: 09:15
Collection from Abingdon School Sport Centre: 12:30
Food Menu for the coming week – Week 1
