16 Abingdon School • September 2025 ABINGDON NEWS NATIONAL SCHOOLS REGATTA - CHAMPIONS! SAX MASTERCLASS Congratulations to the J14 A quad who became national champions at the National Schools Regatta. Finn, Ethan, Rafiq, Joe and James (coached by Jonny) led the quad racing all year and won gold in this prestigious event. Three out of four J14 (Third Year) crews won their finals on a successful day for ASBC. We welcomed OA, Tom Richards back to school in May to give a saxophone masterclass. Students heard Tom perform and learned about his varied and interesting career, in which he has worked extensively with Jamie Cullum, as well as picking up tips from him on improvisatory techniques. ENGINEERING WITH THEIR PEERS On 29 April, three budding Lower Sixth engineers attended an All Party Parliamentary Engineering Group lunch discussion on 3D printing at the House of Lords. Students heard from two industry experts about the current advances and challenges with 3D printing and AI in engineering applications; and talked to other students, teachers, engineers and MPs. The day finished with a Q&A session. Third and Fourth Year Mandarin students enjoyed a captivating Peking Opera session in May, exploring the art form’s key elements. They learned about different character roles, and tried their hand at traditional movements and singing. The workshop culminated in a lively mini-drama performance. PEKING OPERA
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