Debating success On 24 February, we travelled to MCS for the first MCS Model United Nations (MUN) conference since 2022. The morning started with a brief opening ceremony before committees started to flow fully. We engaged in fruitful debate covering a plethora of relevant topics including current conflicts and Lithium and Cobalt mining. Over the course of the day, the students managed to collectively pass the majority of resolutions discussed, highlighting the fine diplomacy and co-operation between schools and nations! The closing ceremony saw great success for Abingdon with the Chinese and Cuban delegations winning a total of 5 individual awards and the Chinese delegation winning overall best delegation, further emphasising the exceptional efforts of all in attendance. Overall, a great day of debating filled with cooperation, laughter and unity. This year's German exchange with students from Abingdon, St Helen and St Katharine and Ratsgymnasium Bielefeld was another resounding success. The students benefited from time learning in a German school, experienced some interactive exhibitions and culture as well as doing a number of fun, team building recreational activities. Students currently in the 3rd Year will soon be able to apply for next year's exchange - so keep an eye out for updates. German exchange 3 abingdon.org.uk Our partner charity, Agape, worked hard over the festive season to bring some much needed Christmas joy to as many children as possible. Using a financial donation from Abingdon, 100 presents were delivered to children from 3 villages. The initiative then encouraged older Moldovan students to design greetings cards and create their own Christmas packages for another 200 children. In the end, 300 presents in total were delivered, making many children happy. Christmas presents for Moldova
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