9 abingdon.org.uk In the field In June, our Lower Sixth Geography students took part in a field trip to collect the data required for their A Level projects. The human geographers visited Birmingham and Wrexham, while the physical geographers conducted fieldwork at the Llangollen scree slopes, Criccieth beach, and Harlech sand dunes. We were fortunate with the weather for our hike up the Nant Ffrancon Valley, where we were treated to a spectacular view from the Devil’s Kitchen, looking down over Cwm Idwal. Peking opera 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. Getting quizzy The House Challenge quiz competition culminated in a nail biting final between Pygott's and O'Doherty's. Congratulations to all participants who displayed superb general knowledge. Mother tongue, other tongue Second Year pupil, Danny has reached the final in Warwick University's Mother Tongue, Other Tongue language competition. This year's theme was ‘learning to live with difference, celebrating diversity and peace and reconciliation’. Danny wrote an excellent poem, in French, entitled "De Conquête à Coexistence" which explores his multilingual identity and Lebanese heritage. Danny's poem focuses on how different languages and linguistic identities can coexist, becoming strengthened in their diversity. Danny's poem was recently exhibited in Coventry Cathedral, alongside those of other finalists. Well done. Shine Media Awards Congratulations to The Martlet editorial team who have had extraordinary success at the Shine School Media Awards. This national competition rewards UK secondary schools who produce an outstanding newspaper, magazine or multimedia project. The Martlet won Best Newspaper, Best Newspaper Front Cover and Best Cartoon. It was Highly Commended for Best Overall Printed Content, Scoop of the Year and the Terry Mansfield CBE Prize for Talent.
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