We are delighted to introduce a new place to connect and engage with Abingdon. The Abingdonian Community hub will launch in the summer term. Through this, you will be able to easily connect with friends, colleagues and current families; access professional development opportunities; and sign up for events and reunions. New community hub We were delighted to welcome OAs back to Abingdon on 6 March for a lunch hosted by Mike Windsor and Christopher Pickup (OA 1960), Chairman of our 1563 Society. It was poignant hearing OAs reminisce in detail over shared memories. Current sixth formers also treated guests to personalised tours around the school site in the Spring sunshine. Lunch for pre 1970 leavers Development Abingdon 29 connect.abingdon.org.uk We are incredibly grateful to those who have already committed to sponsor a room in Austin, Crescent and School Houses. For those who would like to find out more about sponsoring a room, there is still time - please do get in touch with us via email: [email protected] Both Austin and Crescent Houses are now fully open and we are currently finalising our plans for the extensive refurbishment of School House. We will keep you updated on progress with this project in due course. Boarding house development What is your relationship with the Abingdon Foundation? Our eldest son Jamie (OA 2023) went to Abingdon school. What were your reasons for wanting to support bursaries at Abingdon? We wanted to give something back to Abingdon in return for the great education our son gained from going to the school and supporting a bursary was the obvious choice. Why did you decide to support our 7 years to change a life bursary campaign with your gift? Giving to the 7 years to change a life campaign makes sense. Our planned annual donation, together with other regular donations, supports one child’s place at the school. And lastly, what piece of music would you take to your Desert Island and why? Bastille Pompeii as it reminds me of happy times doing the school run with a car full of boys, and a special summer’s evening at Wilderness surrounded by family and friends. Spotlight on supporters We asked Bradley and Katherine Wickens to tell us in a nutshell, why they chose to support the school.
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