Abingdon Prep News No.45

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News 1
Fossil Hunting 1
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News 2
Message from the Head 2
New Nursery Class for January 2027 2
September 2026 2
Chess Success at APS 3
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Gardening Club 3
Design Competition 3
abingdon.org.uk/prep 3
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News 4
Trips 4
Years 7 and 8 at Rockley 4
Live like an Egyptian 4
Year 5 - HMS Victory 4
Year 3 at Coleshill 4
September 2026 4
Trips 5
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News 5
Year 4 Camp Out 5
Year 6 Bushcraft 5
Year 6 had a wonderful time in Badminton Woods on their two-night residential Bushcraft trip. Building shelters, making fires, the art of camouflage and plenty of fresh air, made for a brilliant time for all. 5
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News 6
Year 8 6
Year 8R Journalism 6
Dalton Barracks Trip 6
8R Culham Trip 6
Longworth Walk 6
September 2026 6
Year 8 7
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Years 3 to 6 Poetry Recital 8
PCSO Talk 8
Language Café 8
Parent Careers Afternoon 8
September 2026 8
Abingdon Prep 9
News 9
8R CREST 9
Class Pairings 9
Reading together 9
Charity Update 9
Unicorn Splat the Teacher! 9
abingdon.org.uk/prep 9
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News 10
Art and DT 10
September 2026 10
Art and DT 11
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News 11
abingdon.org.uk/prep 11
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News 12
Music and Drama 12
The Addams Family 12
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September 2026 12
Summer Concerts 13
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News 13
Junior Section Summer Concert 13
Pre-Prep Summer Concert 13
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News 14
Art Around the World 14
Ecoclub study 14
woodlice 14
Move Up Day 14
Heatwave Water Games 14
September 2026 14
Pre-Prep 15
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News 15
Wheels Day 15
Reception’s final photo 15
Water Fun! 15
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News 16
Pre-Prep 16
Cotswold Wildlife Park 16
Reception and Year 1 had a wonderful day out exploring the park and seeing all the incredible animals. After their picnic lunch, they took a scenic ride around the whole park on the train before heading back to school. 16
Year 2 trip news 16
September 2026 16
Pre-Prep 17
Abingdon Prep 17
News 17
Pre-Prep Sports Day 17
Teddy Bears’ Picnic 17
abingdon.org.uk/prep 17
Abingdon Prep 18
News 18
Summer Sports Highlights 18
U13 Trip to Lords 18
September 2026 18
Sports Day 19
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News 19
Phoenix win the House Cup 19
Our annual Sports Day held at Tilsley Park was blessed with glorious sunshine, ending just before showers moved in. It began with the parade of the houses, followed by a full morning of field and track events, cheered on by parents, friends and staff and an air of good-natured competition throughout. Well done to all who took part! 19
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News 20
Sports Awards 20
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Year 8 Leavers’ Gift 20
We are extremely grateful to the families of our departing Year 8 pupils for their generous leavers’ gift to the school. 20
The money is to be spent on equipment for sports and the school playgrounds. 20
Thank you! 20
Phoenix, 20
House Cup Champions 20
With fewer than 800 points separating the houses, this year’s champions are Phoenix. 20
September 2026 20
Abingdon Prep 21
News 21
Our Year 8 Leavers 21
Destinations: Abingdon 25; Burford 1, Cokethorpe 1, Clongowes Wood College 1 21
Year 8 Special Awards and Subject Prizes 21
Special Awards: 21
Subject Prizes and Awards: 21
Caroline Luckraft 21
abingdon.org.uk/prep 21
Abingdon 22
News 22
Ready for co-ed: The journey to a new chapter at Abingdon 22
This September, Abingdon School embarks on a landmark chapter as it welcomes its very first co-educational cohorts into the First Year and the Sixth Form. But this historic shift is no sudden leap. It is the culmination of two years of forensic, ground-up preparation designed not just to introduce girls, but to elevate the school experience for every single pupil. 22
September 2026 22
Going for Gold 23
Taking stock 23
Evensong at Westminster Abbey 23
abingdon.org.uk 23
Abingdon Prep 24
News 24
Farewells 24
Claire Ringrose 24
For the past 12 years our Art Technician, Claire, has supported our pupils with kindness, patience, and quiet inspiration. Although much of her work is behind the scenes, its impact can be seen in each piece of artwork displayed in the hall, our exhibitions, and school productions from the lamp post in Oliver! to countless headpieces in The Bee Musical. She has helped to foster an atmosphere in which children’s confidence can grow, making an environment where imagination is encouraged and creativity can flourish. Her Creative Arts Club allowed many to explore new skills, express themselves and develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts. 24
Conor 24
Rogan 24
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Conor spent a single term with us as a gap student, but it was soon clear how lucky we were to have him. An excellent sportsman, he made a great contribution to cricket coaching in particular, teaching all year groups. He made a big impact across school life. Helpful, enthusiastic and with a great sense of humour, he fitted in immediately becoming a favourite of all of our pupils. We send our thanks and wish him all the best for his future studies at Loughborough. 24
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However, many of you won’t know that Claire was once an incredible fashion model travelling all over the world, she speaks fluent Greek, and is a keen yogi, as well as being a talented artist and sculptor. 24
The art room will miss your presence. We will miss you dearly. We wish you every happiness and success in this next adventure. 24
Rachael Freese 24
Rachael joined us as a Year 2 teacher and was instantly popular with the children, taking on being interim Head of Pre-Prep before going on maternity leave. We send her and her family our very best wishes for the future. 24
Caroline Luckraft 24
Caroline has been a caring, considerate member of the team and has shared her good humour with pupils and staff. She is incredibly hard working and has led assemblies, trips, playtimes and lunches with a bright smile always. Caroline's class have felt known and safe in her care and will remember the fun they had with her in all kinds of creative activities from photography to tree planting, not to mention her legendary pyjama days! We all wish Caroline every happiness in her new adventures. 24
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