www.abingdon.org.uk 9 Abingdon News On a hot and sunny Wednesday afternoon, 12 members of the Abingdon School Croquet Club visited Radley College for a friendly tournament. Whilst Abingdon was not successful overall, the pupils showed a high level of skill, strategy and teamwork. Well done to all. Hot shots In June, 8 of our 4th Year students successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh canoeing assessment on the River Medway. The group, who had completed their training in May, braved the intense heat as they made their way from Tonbridge to Allington Lock, skilfully navigating the exciting canoe shoots along the river. The students’ resilience and teamwork shone through and their ability to navigate the unpredictable nature of the river exemplified their commitment, serving as a testament to their unwavering spirit and determination to overcome challenges in pursuit of personal growth and achievement. Canoeing assessment Based on the novel by J M Barrie, and adapted for the stage by our very own Mrs Sharman, this year’s Lower School drama production ‘Peter Pan – The Lost Boy’ tells the story of the boy who never grew up. It was a fantastic performance, imaginatively and exuberantly delivered by the cast. The audience were treated to a rapping, dancing, martial-art loving Peter Pan; 15 mermaids in sequined tails; a talking crocodile on a skateboard; a feisty Latin-American Tink; a drunken parrot; the infamous Captain Hook; and, in a true first, several cast members flying across the stage of the Amey Theatre (very many thanks to Mr Lloyd-White and his team). In search of Neverland Twenty 3rd and 4th Year students entered the 2023 Royal Society of Biology’s ‘Biology Challenge’. This is a highly prestigious competition which, this year, saw over 43,685 students take part from over 600 schools across the globe. Alongside those who came away with participation, commended and highly commended certificates, 6 students won gold medals; 2 students won silver; and 4 students won bronze. Congratulations to them all. Biology Challenge 2023 On 16 Jun, 4th Years took part in a leadership day at school. Aimed at testing and developing the students’ leadership potential, students participated in sport, music, drama, public speaking, CCF and linguistics activities, before finishing with a reflective closing session. Each stand had a competitive element and many congratulations to team 12 who finished as the overall winners. Learning to lead
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