23 abingdon.org.uk Going for Gold A number of Upper Sixth and OAs celebrated receiving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at Buckingham Palace this year. 2026 is particularly poignant as it marks both the 70 anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. th Taking stock In May, the Abingdon School Investment Trading Club (AITC) hosted the annual stock pitch competition. Over 30 students from the Third Year to Sixth Form pitched their ‘Best Stock to Buy or Short’ to a panel of expert including Dom Spalding, Expert Wealth Management; Stuart Bartholomew, Craven Street Wealth; and Ben Armitage, Evenlode. The winners were told their presentation was ‘en par with final year university students’. AITC sessions provide students with valuable skills and knowledge for pursuing a related degree or career in the City. Evensong at Westminster Abbey On 1 May, the Chapel Choir sang evensong at Westminster Abbey. Following an historic tour and a warm-up performance at St Margaret's Church, the choir rehearsed in the Abbey with the organist. During the service, they performed with superb diction and blend, delivering a resounding rendition of Stanford’s Evening Service in C and S.S. Wesley’s Blessed be the God and Father. Singing at such an iconic venue is a wonderful accolade and a special mention must go to Teodor for his poised treble solo.
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