abingdon.org.uk 15 ABINGDON NEWS STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS Making Nylon The top chemistry set have been finishing the final topics of their GCSE course, the latest being learning some advanced organic chemistry. What better way to bring this practical and exciting topic to life than to make Nylon (which in the wider world can be used to make clothing and complex machined parts)? In February, the Chapel Choir had the privilege of singing Choral Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral. Following the opening ‘Responses’ by Ayleward, they sang the Psalm with clear diction. The canticles included Charles Wood’s ‘Setting in Eb No. 2’ and Elgar’s wonderful anthem ‘The Spirit of the Lord’ from his oratorio ‘The Apostles’ - this provided the choir with refined quieter and reflective moments, whilst the majestic acoustic of the Cathedral enabled the climaxes in this anthem to soar. An extraordinary opportunity and our students sang with clarity, style and nuance. EVENSONG AT SALISBURY CATHEDRAL In a nod to women’s rights, our joint senior production ‘Made in Dagenham’ told the extraordinary story of the 187 working women who went on strike at Ford’s Dagenham factory in 1968. Our outstanding performers, supported by band and stage crews, moved the audience from tears to laughter in three sell-out shows. Abingdon student wins coveted Rugby Scholarship Many congratulations to Upper Sixth student, Ollie who, having won the 1st XV Rugby Players Player of the Season award, has clinched a prestigious scholarship contract with Ealing Trailfinders Rugby and Brunel University. This will offer him the rare opportunity to pursue academia alongside professional rugby training with the aim of propelling him into the BUCS Premiership. Ollie says: "Abingdon School has provided an exceptional platform for both academic and athletic development and I am grateful for the mentorship and coaching that have guided me to this pivotal moment in my rugby career." Matthew Gold, Abingdon School's Director of Rugby, adds: “We take immense pride in seeing a student progress from Abingdon Prep School through to the Senior School and beyond with such ambition and potential. I’d like to extend my own congratulations to Ollie on this remarkable achievement, and extend my best wishes for his future endeavours in rugby. We shall be following with much interest.”
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