Poetry in motion 5 abingdon.org.uk Members of the Second Year stepped back in time on a trip to Caerleon in Wales during May. The pupils visited the remains of the legionary fort, as well as looking round the military bathhouse and barracks, and viewing the exhibits in the excellent Roman army museum. They even spent time at the well-preserved amphitheatre, where impromptu battles (and cricket matches!) broke out. Lower Sixth student Hao has reached the national final of the Poetry By Heart recital competition. Hao wowed the judges with captivating renditions of Ode to a Nightingale by Keats and The Applicant by Plath. He will recite the poems again at the final which takes place at London’s Globe Theatre in July. On 30 April, 11 Third Years travelled to Birmingham University to take part in the Physics Big Quiz 2025. Divided into three teams, they competed with other schools over six different rounds, testing everything from Kinematics and Materials to Quantum Physics. There was also a keynote lecture on Quantum Snakes and Ladders. One of the Abingdon teams, comprising Albert, Leo and Monty, managed to secure 3 place overall - a great achievement against some tough competition. rd Well done to everyone who took part. Physics fun On 16 June, four Abingdon students travelled to London to compete in the Team Maths Challenge national final. Held at the prestigious RHS Halls in Westminster, this was a vibrant celebration of mathematical talent and creativity. Following an impressive series of regional competitions involving 677 teams, just 72 teams earned their place in the national final. Teams were asked to showcase their understanding of maths by creating imaginative and informative posters on the theme of geometry in plants. It was a fantastic day that highlighted enthusiasm, and ingenuity, of young mathematicians. It all adds up News Abingdon When in Rome... play cricket?!
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