2 Abingdon Prep • April 2025 It has been another wonderful term with so many different activities taking place. I am writing this after listening to a wonderful Senior Section end of term concert with soloists, ensembles and choirs performing superbly and showcasing their immense musical talents. The week before saw our Middle Section perform just as well in their concert. On stage, Years 3 and 4 performed ‘Peter Pan’ to a packed house just before half term. It was a brilliant production with all the children throwing themselves into their roles and entertaining the audience throughout. Our talented artists exhibited their work on the theme of ‘change’ at Abingdon School’s new pavilion earlier in the term. It was great to see so many pieces of impressive art on display. In the sporting arena, our cross country teams performed admirably all season but special mention must be given to our U13 team who came a fantastic 2nd in the Prep Schools National Finals, after finishing 14th in the English Schools National Finals the day before. Our football teams have produced their now customary strong set of results, with our U12A team going unbeaten across the season. The childrens’ hockey skills have also developed enormously and it has been hugely rewarding to see so many children loving taking up another sport. Trips have continued to prove incredibly valuable to support and extend the childrens’ learning, whilst being incredibly enjoyable too for all of our year groups. This term alone has seen: a history trip to Ufton Court for Year 4, a maps and trails day to support Year 6 geography, a forensic science experience during Science Week for Years 7 and 8, Year 5 combined science and history at the Oxford museums, Reception had an environmental day at Sutton Courtenay, Year 1 enjoyed storytelling at the Oxford story museum, and Middle Section had road safety workshops, to name but a few. Best wishes Craig FROM THE HEAD The Head, Craig, reflects on a rather busy term at Abingdon Prep. NEWS Farewell to Elizabeth Slater This term we said farewell to Elizabeth who leaves us after just over twelve years, in which she has proved to be the most adaptable of teachers taking on many different roles in the school. Inter House Cross Country The Great RSPB Birdwatch Griffin win the termly House Merit Cup She began as a Year 3 form teacher. After returning from maternity leave, she taught French to Pre-Prep and Drama to our Junior Section, later becoming Head of Drama. She also extended Forest School to include Years 3 plus, and recently combined the two into ‘Drama in the Woods’. Working closely with Emma, our Director of Music, Elizabeth’s drama productions have been colourful and engaging, drawing out some splendid performances from the pupils from main parts to ensemble ones across the School in the Year 3-4 plays, Year 5-6 pantos and last year’s Year 7-8 ‘Play in a Week’. We send our very best wishes to Elizabeth as she plans her next career move. Arts Award Skill Share
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