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www.abingdon.org.uk 9 Abingdon School pupils were joined by students from Larkmead, Fitzharrys and John Mason schools for a new Abingdon Science Partnership, ASP, initiative to study astronomy and to work towards gaining a GCSE. Pupils from across Abingdon also enjoyed a day of space physics activities when the ASP hosted a National Space Academy masterclass. Astronomy Club Abingdon News The Abingdon School Charity Half Marathon (or “Charathon”) saw boys and staff walking, running, canoeing and rowing the 13 miles back to School from Benson (or Little Wittenham for Lower School). Boys raised the impressive sum of £29,980 for three charities: Medic Assist International, Helen and Douglas House and The Abingdon Bridge. The Charathon Girls from St Helen’s joined 40 Abingdon students at our own Model United Nations conference organised by the boys. Those involved showed an impressive grasp of detail and nuance in debating major global issues. 18 boys then went on to the MUN conference at Malvern St James where they scooped an impressive amount of awards including Best Young Delegate for Alexander Hann and Outstanding Delegate for Hayden Ramm. Lacrosse Derby The girls were undeniably the better team at the annual lacrosse derby between St Helen’s and Abingdon. Astronomy Club MUN