Lorem ipsum Taking pride in one’s work 7 abingdon.org.uk In their final tutor period of the first half of term, Lower School pupils talked to their peers about a recent piece of work that they are particularly proud of in one of their regular Work Exhibitions. It was great to hear them talking so enthusiastically about the topics that they have particularly enjoyed and to see the obvious pride they have in their work. The RAF Section of the CCF attended the South West Region Royal Air Squadron Trophy competition on 8 February. The cadets competed in a range of events from drill and first aid to shooting and code breaking. They represented the school with pride, embodying the values of the RAF. While we haven't qualified for the national finals, we bettered our performance from last year and most importantly beat local rival schools. Checkmate! In February, four representatives from each Lower School tutor group took each other on in the annual inter-tutor group chess tournament. After a very competitive set of matches, 1H and 2M emerged as the winners in each year group, but it was the Second Years who went on to win the coveted trophy. News Abingdon Royal Air Squadron Trophy In March, Sixth Form students and the French Department enjoyed a sophisticated evening at Six by Nico in Oxford. The group sampled a creative six-course Parisian tasting menu, featuring exquisite modern takes on classics like steak tartare and a crowd-favourite deconstructed crème brûlée. Set in a stylish Art Deco dining room, the event offered a memorable masterclass in contemporary French gastronomy, blending traditional flavours with innovative, artistic presentation in a truly refined atmosphere. A taste of Paris
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