Abingdon Senior School

Our newly appointed Lower School Assistants have been busy this half-term getting to know the Lower School pupils by spending time with them in morning tutor periods and organising a wide range of fun activities for them in Monday lunch breaks.

The first Work Exhibition of the academic year gave Lower School pupils the chance to show a piece of work that they are particularly proud of to their classmates. A wide range of work was on display including Latin projects, superb still life art, and fantastic imaginary islands created in English.

The first training weekend for the Recruit Cadre gave our new recruits a valuable introduction to cadet life, military standards and the expectations of being part of the organisation. The aim was to establish a strong foundation in discipline, personal responsibility and basic military skills.

The training programme included classroom instruction, drill, fieldcraft an...

A group of boarders traded their textbooks for racing helmets at the weekend during an exhilarating go-karting excursion to the Rogue Leisure Centre in Aylesbury. Taking to the venue’s fast-paced, 350-metre indoor circuit, the boarders suited up for an afternoon packed with high-speed heats and spirited competition. Engine roars filled the arena as drivers navigated tight hai...

Fourth Year geographers swapped the classroom for the River Ock to see how the river changes downstream. Students measured channel width, depth, and flow speed, and completed a field sketch to practise key geographical skills.