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18 April 2018 Abingdon Preparatory School Thinking of Oscar Last year the Prep School charity was Thinking of Oscar and the boys helped raise over £10,000 to buy a floor projector for the Children’s unit at the JR. The interactive games help distract children in hospital. Smike Grandparents’ afternoon Pre-Prep and their grandparents spent an entertaining afternoon playing with toys and games from a bygone era, followed by afternoon tea. There wasn’t a screen in sight as both generations tried their hand at Jenga, pick-up-sticks, knuckles, bagatelle, spinning tops, skittles, jigsaws, dominoes, snakes and ladders…and much, much more. Smike was an inspired and brave choice for the senior production, blending the original novel, a witty script, a brilliant mix of pathos and rumbustious ‘attitude’ in the 20 low-whispered to big high-tempo numbers and even a tricky time-shift, the whole working for children and adults alike, to their delight. Year 8 improved immensely as the hockey season progressed securing a 4-2 win against St Hugh’s. Year 4 embrace Tudor history at Sulgrave Manor Year 6 travelled to Christ Church Cathedral to perform St Frideswide, a cantata with words and music by Debbie Rose, Director of Music at Abingdon Prep. Pre-prep enjoyed pancake relay races Celebrating St Frideswide