12 A natural decision Abingdon has provided a first class education for thousands of boys down the generations and has always promoted the belief that those educated here have a role to play in society. I was lucky enough to benefit from the Direct Grant scheme. That scheme has long been abolished, but Abingdon has established a bursary scheme that enables help to be given to able students who, without that help, would not be able to accept a place at the school. I have no doubt that Abingdon stretched and challenged me. Good teaching, numerous extra-curricular activities including sport, drama, music, debating and the CCF, together with a truly inspiring Headmaster, held me in good stead for the rest of my life. Alan Williams OA (1965) Having gained so much from Abingdon, I firmly believe that future generations should have access to the sort of education I enjoyed. Including Abingdon in my will is an obvious and natural way to contribute to this.
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