Movember 7 abingdon.org.uk Lower School pupils learned about Movember and key men’s health issues, including mental health, cancer and general wellbeing. To help start conversations, they designed colourful moustaches to show support and raise awareness. The activity encouraged pupils to think about these important topics and how they can support themselves and others. The Middle School production - an adaptation of George Orwell’s classic Animal Farm saw a record number of students auditioning, 30 being cast on stage and nearly 20 working behind the scenes. The set design, sound, lighting and costumes blended man and beast, and created a stark atmosphere. The success was a true collaborative effort, with the dedicated cast and crew pouring their energy into the performances. Well done all. Fourth Years get the wooden spoon.. Animal Farm The annual boat club quiz returned on 15 November, featuring nine teams made up of parents, student rowers, and their coaches in a hotly contested and fun-filled evening organised by the FASBC parents. The competition included a challenging team prize for creating a quad out of tin foil. While the Upper Sixth built a clever boathouse replica, the Fourth Year won the round by building a near fullsize boat, complete with blades, around four chairs, and actually rowing it! After a delicious curry supper and eight gruelling quiz rounds, the winners were announced: Wooden Spoon: The creative Fourth Years Highest Scoring Rowers: The Upper Sixth (who quickly devoured their Heroes prize) Overall Champions: The Coaches who successfully reclaimed their title, thanks to Mr Earnshaw’s unexpected expertise in film quotes and music. Thank you to everyone who attended, the caterers, and the FASBC for facilitating a fantastic and inclusive evening. Until next year! News Abingdon ..as coaches are crowned champions Young Economist of the Year The annual Royal Economic Society’s Young Economist of the Year (YEOTY) competition challenges bright young minds to apply complex economic concepts to real-world scenarios. Achieving ‘highly commended’ for their podcast how can economics explain the high price of super cars, a group of Abingdon Sixth Form economists, together with students from St Helen and St Katharine, examined concepts including supply and demand, price elasticity, scarcity and brand signalling. Well done to Oliver, James and Beany.
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