6 Investing in potential: A parent’s journey with Abingdon I fell in love with Abingdon at the open day when we visited to see if the school might be suitable for our son, Evan. I remember being shown around by Toby, who was creative and artistic, engaging in theatre and music - and full of energy about the opportunities which Abingdon was enabling him to explore. His engagement in all of his education - not just academic, but also The Other Half as we came to know it - was captivating. We were impressed with the facilities - educational and sporting - and all the pupils and teachers we met. Evan loved it and so did we. Our anticipation of what a life at Abingdon would be like came true. It’s a positive environment where everyone focuses on what matters and pupils are encouraged to be themselves and explore their interests. Standards are high, which helps potential to be achieved. There is no arrogance at Abingdon. It’s a school with history and a school open to the few, not the many. Because Evan had such a great time at the school, achieving his potential and enjoying the challenge and high support in equal measure, I was very keen to help enable other pupils to attend the school; pupils who might otherwise not be able to go there. I give to a number of charities, but the opportunity to help make a difference to an individual person resonated with me. And it’s been a great investment. I receive an annual anonymised update on how the bursary pupil I support is doing. I’m rooting for him from the sidelines and wishing him success in all his endeavours. I’m very glad to have had this chance to support Abingdon’s bursary programme. Natalie-Jane Littler, Parent of OA
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