abingdon.org.uk/prep Year 2 have enjoyed exploring Art and DT with Sherrey this term. They have made Easter baskets using plywood and paints, practiced using oil pastels and blending for a daffodil still life, and made yummy Italian Easter bread rolls whilst learning some Italian songs. Happy Easter (Buona Pasqua) Year 2. 19 Abingdon Prep Creating waves We kicked off Science week by welcoming Charlie and Justin from the Earth Sciences department at Oxford University. They taught pupils how earthquakes are caused at plate boundaries, extending their knowledge into P and S waves. Pupils were delighted to be able to generate their own seismic waves, created by jumping in time with each other, and measured using a homemade lego Seismometer. Pupils were then challenged to construct the tallest and most stable marshmallow and spaghetti tower, testing stability using the shaker tables. Under the expert guidance of School Nurse Debbie, Year 7 practiced essential choking rescue techniques. Utilising specialised training vests, pupils mastered back blows and abdominal thrusts with great skill. It was a reassuring display of confidence in a session that provided invaluable real-world preparation. Life saving skills On 17 March, we welcomed Henry Muller, OA and former gap student, back to school to deliver an insightful assembly on neurodiversity. Explaining some of the joys and challenges of neurodiversity through his own ADHD journey, Henry looked at the science, the experience and most importantly the power of supportive friendship. All of our children and staff left the assembly with a palpable sense of positivity and joy. Embracing neurodiversity Easter art
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