8 September 2025 News Abingdon Oxford Climate Awards Abingdon School is thrilled to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Oxford Climate Awards. Our nomination recognises the work we have done so far to embed sustainability into every day school life through our holistic use of the One Planet Living framework. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do - from our academic curriculum to our co-curricular programme, the maintenance and extension of our buildings, the partners we choose to work with, and the food we put on our plates. Our aim is, and continues to be, normalising sustainability so it becomes a naturally intrinsic way of life for our community. We know that there is more to do but we also know that the actions we take now will help ensure a bright future for our children and our children's children. The 19 June saw Abingdon's second sustainability day of the term with all Third Year students taking part in a range of activities designed to educate them about the school's, and their own, environmental responsibilities. Students were treated to informative talks by a Reading University lecturer, Professor Mike Goodman, and a graduate student, Molly McGoldrick, working at the Harwell Energy Tech Cluster. The activities included experiments around solar and wind power, calculating carbon content in trees, and a variety of other decision making activities. Overall, the day was a success with students developing a deeper understanding and commitment to environmental stewardship. One student said: “I enjoyed the tour around the school to see what is being done to be more sustainable." The Lower School assistants have been busy keeping our First and Second Year pupils amused during Tuesday lunchtimes this term. They’ve set up some fun outdoor activities, helping to take advantage of the good weather and our amazing facilities, as well as encouraging engagement between the pupils. Historic musings Fun and games Caring for the planet Fourth Year academic scholars visited London in June. At the National Archives, they were taught a session on the Cold War, and were able to handle original documents, including a telegram sent by Churchill to Truman in 1945 that contained the first ever mention of the term “Iron Curtain”. They then walked to Kew Gardens where the theme ‘evolutionary biology’ was exemplified by the amazing collection of exotic and indigenous plants.
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