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18 January 2017 Abingdon Preparatory School Year 6 spent a day with Science Oxford exploring forces. Boys enjoyed very practical science with everything from skateboards to eggs and bridges. In Coding Club boys have been improving their skills using Python Turtle. They’ve learnt to manipulate code to change variables such as shape, colour, size and speed. Everyone at Abingdon Prep gathered in the Quad just before 11am on 11 November for a short Remembrance Ceremony. This year’s charity ‘Thinking of Oscar’ was the theme for our annual coin collection, with the added incentive of an inter-house competition - for the most coins laid and the highest amount raised. The charity looks to improve the experiences of young children and their families in hospital. The younger boys thoroughly enjoyed their visit from Abingdon Fire Station’s Blue Watch who came to talk to them about fire safety. This year’s firework’s display was fantastic! Music making Music activities this term included two concert platforms, the wind, brass and percussion workshop at Radley College and the end of term finale, the Carol Service at St Helen’s Church. At the concert platforms boys perform to small audiences, gaining confidence and experience. Pictured are some talented boys from Years 4 to 8 who impressed the audience with violin, guitar, cello, flute, voice and piano. Investigating Forces 8-year old Oliver relished taking charge of the Prep School for the day, having won the prize to be Headmaster at the School’s Christmas bazaar. Oliver met parents, signed merit awards, and conducted a tidiness inspection. He particularly enjoyed hot chocolate and Maltesers with governors in the Headmaster’s study. Taking Charge