9 abingdon.org.uk The Magic Tooth In November, Felix and Anthony launched their children’s book The Magic Tooth. This beautiful little book will raise funds for Arch, the charity which supports young children who struggle with reading. Annual Classics dinner Current Sixth Form classicists were joined in November by staff and a number of OA classicists currently at university for this year's Classics dinner. A series of short lectures were given, first by Luke, on the importance of drama for Athenian democracy, then from two OAs currently at New College, Oxford: Ethan Walker (2022) questioned the paradigm of the 'Thucydides Trap' in assessing the relationship between the US and China, while Jakob Hobbs (2021) looked at the imperialist oppression of Greece under Alexander the Greek. All three talks took on an extra dimension coinciding with the political events in America. After a fiercely contested quiz, won on a tiebreak question, everyone enjoyed an excellent dinner and conversation. 21st AFU screening This year’s annual screening on 6 November saw 13 newly created student films. Subjects included the terrifying realities of life in Israel and the Middle East, plastic-eating enzymes and the need for cultivating gardens. Congratulations to Justin, Arth and Josh who were presented with awards in honour of Michael Grigsby for their films Nation Unperceivable and Still. Over the course of the year, the money raised from sales in the second hand uniform shop has exceeded £21,000! Used to enhance the Abingdon experience for students, it has funded projects across the academic and Other Half. These include, but are not limited to, running taster music sessions for the Lower School pupils; purchasing Hydroponic plants; money towards the Volleyball, Silversmithing and Lego clubs; a £1,000 donation to each House; as well as a sizeable donation towards last year's Giving Day, helping to finance our Bursary programme. Thank you SUS News Abingdon
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