8 April 2023 Over half-term, 28 students travelled to Germany for the Abingdon-Bielefeld German exchange. In Bielefeld, the group experienced life in their partners’ family homes and attended school lessons; they visited the football museum in Dortmund as well as the Nixdorf computer museum; they took part in team building activities, created a German-English cookbook in an art project, went bouldering and - most importantly for some - won 7:6 in the England vs Germany football match! Many students commented on the amazing hospitality they experienced with their hosting families and enjoyed the short school days. The most successful aspect was the amount of German the group spoke from the start. Thanks to all those, including parents and staff, who gave up their time and made this exchange possible. German exchange Ghost walking tour Boarders undertook a spooky ghost walking tour around the university city of Oxford in February. Led by a local guide, who regaled them with chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and haunted houses, they were left with a sense of excitement and wonder, and a newfound appreciation for the rich history and spooky legends of Oxford. In early March, the Onatti Theatre Company came into school to put on a performance of ‘Im alten Saloon’, a Western inspired comedy acted entirely in German, for our 2nd, 3rd and 5th Year students. Highly engaging, the performances included cameos from several pupils, who put their acting (and German!) skills to the test. Oh what a show!
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