2 Abingdon Prep • September 2025 Every year the terms seem to fly past even more quickly than before, and it is hard to believe that as I write this, after all the children have left school for the summer holidays, we have completed another academic year. One of my favourite things to do at this time of year is watch The Term in Pictures* that I share with all the pupils and Year 8 parents at Prizegiving, as it never ceases to amaze me just how much has been accomplished in the past 10 weeks. So many trips, both residential and day, exams, matches, musicals, concerts to name but a few activities. Perhaps most importantly though, time spent with friends making memories that will last a lifetime. We said goodbye to our Year 8s today as they start the next stage of their educational journey, moving to their senior schools and hopefully feeling more than ready to make the most of the opportunities presented to them. Some of them have been with us at APS for the past 9 years and some for just a couple of years, but it was lovely to see them together celebrating all their achievements as we said our farewells. Best wishes Craig * available on the school’s website. FROM THE HEAD The Head, Craig Williams, reviews the summer term at Abingdon Prep. NEWS SCHOOL COUNCIL The School Council met twice this term, working hard on new ideas to try and make Abingdon Prep an even better place. Top of the agenda in May was a review of the food at school. Class reps were tasked by Richard to chair a discussion during the form periods that week to get feedback and ideas from their peers. Children love talking about food, and the meeting was a lively discussion during which some really good ideas and thoughts were suggested. In June, the School Council reflected on all the changes they had made to the school in the past 12 months. Richard thanked everyone for their contributions, and gave particular thanks to Solon for his contribution over the last 3 years before he moves on to pastures new. He has set a new record for career School Council meeting appearances! The final meeting was used to set the agenda for the coming school year and ranged from colours and cups, food and playground activities. HOUSE MERIT CUP With over 12,000 points, this year’s House Merit Cup was won by... PHOENIX HOUSE CAPTAIN ELECTIONS There was a real buzz of anticipation at the elections for next term’s House Captains and Vice Captain as the Year 7 candidates pressed their claims for the prime leadership positions. It was wonderful to see so many of the pupils prepare speeches of such irmpressive quality. Many of the houses had closely fought competitions, and congratulations to all the pupils who took part. The results for House Captains and Vice-captains were: Dragon: William Br, Theo Griffin: Charlie, James Ch Phoenix: Will, James Co Unicorn: Trystan, Teddy Saying farewell to our outgoing Chair of Governors, Professor Michael Stevens, at Prizegiving.
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