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16 January 2018 The Club hashad anunbroken seasonof successes since September. Highlights of the term were a return to Eton after several years, fencing in the Waterloo Hall at Wellington College and fielding a victorious sabre team in our match against RGS High Wycombe. The team are looking forward to our return matches, and to the Public Schools’ Fencing Championship, next term. Edward Scott Payne was selected to fence epee for Great Britain at a cadet tournament in Austria. He has been invited to join British Fencing’s talent performance programme. Abingdon Sport The Club has experienced impressive early season performances at both school and national level. Captain, Calum Steer, has led by example finishing second at Harrow and running an impressive 1hr 18mins at the Oxford Half Marathon putting him 40th/8326 and the 1st U20 runner. Rowan Miell-Ingram shows great potential, helping the senior squad finish 5th in a field of extremely strong schools at the St Albans relays, despite only being in the 3rd Year. The intermediate squad have had a fantastic start, winning the Harrow meet and narrowly missing out on a place at the National Cross-country Final. The Junior squad secured their place in the National Final and finished as the 26th fastest school in the country. Freddie Cunningham (4th) and Henry Barlow (L6) also represented Abingdon on a national level at the British Modern Biathlon Championships. 11 students competed as part of the Oxfordshire team at the annual summer regatta where all students raced well with Arthur Bruce coming second in the laser radial fleet. Three students gained their powerboat driving licences and competed in the Honda rib challenge at Farmoor. During the last week of the summer, 38 students took part in sailing courses at Farmoor, ranging from complete beginner to advanced sailing and powerboat driving. The Rugby Club had a very strong term with huge numbers of boys representing the school, terrific performances, massive improvements and some wonderful results. Over 20 teams competed against other top rugby playing schools each week. James Wade (Oxford University Head Coach) has had a big impact since joining this summer and guest coaches included a former England and British Lion. The Seniors had a very successful tour of Japan, followed by a good season which included the 1st XV training with the Oxford team prior to the Varsity match. Lower School enjoyed a trip to England v Samoa, the U14s had a successful tour of the South West and the U15s performed well at the national festival at Langley School. Many congratulations to the U16 As who were undefeated. On the Water David Bunn has been selected for the British M18 Orienteering Junior Talent Squad. David spent much of the summer competing in orienteering events in Finland and Scotland. Rugby British Orienteering Cross-country Photo: Simon Hipwell Fencing