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Abingdon Hospital This is invaluable work experience for aspiring medics. After School Clubs and Activities at Primary Schools There is scope for initiative and leadership. Tell us your special skills and interests: football, computers, music, art, etc. The usual commitment is for the whole school year, though this may be for a shorter time through prior arrangement if other activities clash in one term. Afternoon Tea Tea party and entertainment for the elderly once a term. Musicians particularly welcome. Baker Award “The Baker Award” (named after retired teacher, Mr Roger Baker) represents an Abingdon School junior version of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, designed to run over the course of a boy’s time in Lower School. All lower school boys are automatically entered for the award. There are four sections: Skill, Service, Expedition and Sport. Boys are strongly encouraged to become involved in all sections, keeping track of their participation by using a record book. Satisfactory completion leads to a certificate, presented at the end of the second year. Biology Department Volunteers A small number of lower school pupils can get involved in the Biology department, helping out with a variety of tasks. Primarily they will be involved with the routine care of the animals in the department and maintenance of the fish tanks. At certain times of year work will need to be carried out in the departmental pond and we would also be looking to set up a wildlife area somewhere on the school grounds. Boarders Community Service A chance for upper school boarders to visit the elderly. Bridge House Quiz Team An opportunity for a team to run a weekly quiz for lively residents at Bridge House, on subjects ranging from Literature to History and Geography, Nature and Science, Famous People, General Knowledge, Sport, Music and Entertainment. Charities Committee The Charities Committee organises and co-ordinates the key charity events within the school and is responsible for fundraising. The pupils involved help with the selection of charities to support as well as the planning, organising and promoting of events. Pupils find the work very rewarding and enjoyable. Eco Committee Eco Committee is open to any student with an interest in sustainability and the environment. We have worked on making Abingdon School more environmentally aware, both in its actions and through raising discussion with the rest of the students. Students look into waste, recycling, plastic, wildlife, carbon emissions and Global Citizenship, and work with different groups within the school to try and help improve our environmental impact. 31