Lorem ipsum The First Years spent a June afternoon learning about the early history of the school. After a fascinating talk from Mrs Wearne, the school archivist, they walked into Abingdon to visit Abingdon Museum, St Helen's Church, St Nicolas' Church and the Roysse Room (the school site after its re-endowment in 1563). 9 abingdon.org.uk Bronze Duke of Edinburgh canoeing assessment Over 8 and 9 June, a determined group of Fourth Year students took to the River Medway in Kent for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh canoeing assessment. Paddling the route from Tonbridge to Maidstone, with an overnight camp at Yalding. Blustery winds and unpredictable June showers tested their stamina and boat control, demanding high levels of teamwork to navigate the river and set up camp. Morale remained high, with even a capsize unable to dampen their spirits. Through resilient paddling and excellent campcraft, the group passed their assessment with flying colours. Out in the field Lower Sixth Geography students recently completed the annual fieldwork trip, gathering the primary data needed for their independent A Level investigations. Human Geography students carried out research in Birmingham and Wrexham, while Physical Geography students explored a range of environments including the scree slopes at Llangollen, the coastline at Criccieth, and the sand dunes at Harlech. The trip also included a walk through the stunning Nant Ffrancon Valley. We were lucky to avoid the only poor weather of the week and managed to see the dramatic landscape of Cwm Idwal. The fieldwork gave students valuable experience in data collection techniques and helped prepare them for the next stage of their coursework projects. Learning about one’s roots
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