8 April 2024 News Abingdon Work exhibition The last Lower School tutor period before half term was used for a work exhibition, providing the chance for everyone to discuss a recent piece of work that they are particularly proud of. A wide range of items were displayed, including pieces of persuasive speech writing created in English, creatively constructed cell models from biology, and Roman newspaper front pages from Latin lessons. Before half term, a team of 4th Year mathematicians competed in the regional Maths Feast Competition held in Compton, near Newbury. Maths Feast is a fun educational challenge which tests problem-solving and teamwork skills. There are several rounds requiring different skills and strategies for success. Our students had to estimate the number of cats, complete a cross number grid, and work out who would wear particular coloured hats, before finishing with a challenging 3D shape construction round. They scored full points in two of the four rounds, and enjoyed spending a morning out on a Maths trip! Maths feast Highlighting 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. Anyone for chess? Lower School tutor groups faced each other across the chess board this term at the annual inter-tutor group competition. The grand final saw 2nd Year champs 2C taking on 1st Year winners 1H. The 2nd Years did prove a little too strong for their younger opponents. Congratulations to Albert, Owen and Yantai for winning the trophy. Stand up for your rights!
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