abingdon.org.uk/prep 5 IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLASS PAIRINGS GEOGRAPHY WORK SHARE Pupils from Years 5 to 8 paired up with Pre-Prep and the Junior Section twice this term, first playing card games, and then to read books to each other. It was a heartwarming sight seeing pupils from 8R reading books with the Reception children. It is a wonderful way to share a morning assembly and they commented on how much they loved it. Everyone seems to really enjoy Class Pairings whatever the theme, whether it is reading, building things or playing board games. *Hogwarts Pupils in Year 5 and Year 7 were able to share their great work in Geography this term during a workshare. The pupils in Year 5 had done some independent research on a North American country and on some of the major features of this continent, such as the Grand Canyon. Their work was completed with good text and hand drawn illustrations. Pupils in Year 7 had completed an independent research assignment on clouds, as part of their unit on weather and climate. Some created posters; others made a booklet or slideshow online. The most popular choice, however, was to make clouds Top Trump cards. Two pupils even accompanied their research with a home made film. Well done to both year groups. Six Year 8 pupils took part in the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s Faraday Challenge, along with 5 other Oxfordshire Secondary Schools. This year, the Institute teamed up with UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge giving them the opportunity to learn about different engineering disciplines, become engineers and work together as a team to build a working model. Much fun was had and many skills were learned. We hope this inspires them to pursue a career in STEM. FARADAY CHALLENGE HEADINGTON FILM NIGHT Year 7 pupils joined Headington School for a joint movie night social. Pupils enjoyed the acoustics of The Hive Lecture Theatre while watching Jumangi, with popcorn. An interval of ice cream and drinks gave some the opportunity to chat, followed by the end of the film and a fond farewell until the next time. Year 7 joined other Abingdon schools at the Amey Theatre for a talk by Liam Dutton, Channel 4 weather presenter, who has written a book for children all about the weather and the life of a TV weatherman. It’s an exciting career, and the talk fitted in perfectly with Year 7’s Geography topic of the weather and climate. LIAM DUTTON TALK PARTNERSHIP EVENTS YEAR 5 SCIENCE WORKSHOPS Both Year 5 classes enjoyed a trip to Abingdon School to take part in their Science Club which is run by Sixth Form Ambassadors. 5S learned all about Bunsens, including safety and how to change the flame. Then they tested a wide range of chemicals to see what colour they produced when burnt. 5L learned about forces in an activity led by one of our own ex-APS pupils. They designed and tested paper aeroplanes; the most skilful being able to bend like a boomerang!
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