abingdon.org.uk/prep 19 ABINGDON NEWS Just before the start of the Michaelmas term, our 2021/22 U15 cricketers were crowned the National T20 champions. The team won in the last 16 against King Edwards Southampton on the last day of the summer term, and subsequently beat Millfield School in the quarter final stages, before an incredible finals day on 4 September. A magnificent semi-final display against current 40 over champions, The Forest School, resulted in a match up against Cheadle Hulme School in the final. Restricting their opponents to 126 in 20 overs, Abingdon won the contest for the loss of just 2 wickets to win the competition - a very special achievement for all of the players involved throughout the campaign. T20 CHAMPIONS PUTTING THE FUN INTO PHYSICS At the beginning of half-term, 42 Middle School Physics pupils enjoyed a trip to Munich. Activities included a walking tour of the city; a quiz whilst visiting the exhibits of the European Southern Observatory and a planetarium show; the opportunity to do one of three workshops in either Maths, Astrophysics or Quantum Optics at the Technical University of Munich; a talk from a researcher and a tour of the telescopes at the Munich Public Observatory; a robotics workshop at the Deutsche Museum; a visit to the BMW museum and, finally, the opportunity to savour the panoramic views across the city from the viewing platform of the Olympic Tower. It was a truly amazing trip. CCF ADVENTURE TRAINING In October, CCF cadets went Adventure Training in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. From Tyrolean crossing and abseiling, to the more arduous, yet fun, caving and canyoning, they learned some impressive and important skills in a spectacular setting, even managing a hike up Ingleborough (one of the Three Peaks). There was time for recreation too, with a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, crazy golf, curling and a visit to the cinema. In November, we welcomed back the internationally distinguished violin recitalist and teacher, Sebastian Mueller, to work with six of our promising young violinists. It was wonderful to see our pupils respond with such immediacy and intelligence to Mr Mueller’s fine and intuitive teaching - which included clearly explained exercises, peppered with highly amusing and illuminating anecdotes. At the end of the masterclass, Mr Mueller gave a short recital, sharing his amazing musicality and virtuosity in Beethoven’s Spring Sonata and Dvorak’s Romantic Pieces. Well done to all the students who were involved and our thanks to Mr Mueller; his accompanist, Lynette Stulting; and our parental Music Society, whose support enables events such as these to take place. VIOLIN MASTERCLASS AND RECITAL WITH SEBASTIAN MUELLER
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