8 Abingdon Prep • January 2026 IN SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL Richard welcomed all the new members of the School Council at its first meeting, congratulating them on being appointed by their classmates. They were all proud to receive their badges and eager to start to address some of changes that pupils would like to see. HEAD FOR THE DAY Wilfred’s name was chosen from the hat to be Head for the Day! He toured classrooms with Craig, discovering all the amazing things the children had been learning that week. In Reception, he captured everyone’s attention by reading the story The Gruffalo - the children loved it. He got involved in planning future lunch menus and even helped write the Head’s letter. A funfilled day of learning, laughter and leadership! In the annual House Shoe Stacking contest, given their past exposure to these competitions, many pupils have acquired quite sophisticated construction skills meaning that some huge towers were created using only their own shoes. The pupils created some very impressive buildings, several in excess of 1m tall! A fun team activity enjoyed by all! HOUSE SHOE STACKING HOUSE MERIT CUP UNICORN Unicorn won the first House Merit Cup of the year - well done to all house members. Termly totals are reset for Spring, then added up at the end of the year. ECO CLUB LITTER PICK Eco Club organised a successful litterpicking activity around the school grounds. Students enthusiastically wielded litter pickers and bags, as they combed the area, collecting lots of discarded wrappers, bottles, and papers. Their teamwork and commitment improved the school environment and also inspired classmates to be more conscious about waste disposal. The event concluded with participants sharing their experiences and discussing the importance of keeping the school and community clean. More Eco Club activities beckon...! SODEXO MAINTAIN FIVE STARS Well done to our catering team, who kept their top Food Hygiene rating after a suprise inspection.
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