10 April 2025 News Abingdon This term, GCSE and A Level Geology students explored Somerset's coast, analyzing Carboniferous and Triassic periods. At Middle Hope, students deciphered undersea volcanic eruptions and lava flows within limestone strata. At Clevedon, the objective was to make a geological map, a task made more tricky by the complex geological structures on show. Many thanks to the Secondhand Uniform Shop, who funded the trip. Geology exploration In March, 29 students attended the Model United Nations conference at Magdalen College School - for many, their first conference outside Abingdon. Against some stiff opposition, a number of our students won some individual awards including Joe (China on Human Rights) Best Resolution; Jacob (Nigeria on Human Rights) Best Delegate; Billy (China on DISEC) Best Delegate; Jacob (China) Best Resolution and Best Delegate. A superb effort and many congratulations to all those who took part. On 27 March, local apiary expert and bee-keeper, Dave Busby delivered the first bee hive to Abingdon School, along with its 30,000 little buzzing inhabitants! A keen group of students and staff, interested in discovering more about the art of bee-keeping, were there to learn more from Dave, who will regularly visit and manage the hive to make sure the bees stay fit and healthy. Fun Bee fact: The Queen Bee can lay 200,000 eggs in one summer between the March full moon and the September full moon. Sweet as honey Model United Nations In February, Abingdon's Geology students visited Oxford, exploring the "Breaking Ground" exhibition. They learned about dinosaur trackway discoveries and the Cambrian explosion, examining preserved fossils like trilobites. Researchers presented on microfossils and amber, demonstrating mass spectrometry techniques. The day highlighted Earth Science research through lectures and hands-on activities. Breaking ground Coastal curiosity
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