AN47

www.abingdon.org.uk 19 Heroes and villains from books and comics came to school to celebrate. Skellig from the book by David Almond was the overall winner with runner-up Thomas the Tank Engine. Year 5 had an exciting time at the Senior School’s Science Centre exploring plant biology with starch and sugar tests, using microscopes to study the structure of algae and investigating filtration and evaporation. Science at Abingdon Daniel and the Lions’ Den A roaring success from the Junior Section Year 6 worked tirelessly to create some astounding pieces based on the paintings and clay creations of Pablo Picasso. Not only did each boy work in Picasso’s signature style to create an observational study in gouache of one of his plates, they then designed and built a clay plate detailing particular insights into their own identity using pictures. The boys were offered the opportunity to exhibit their Picasso inspired creations at the prestigious Aiden Mellor Gallery in Oxford for their own private view evening. Special congratulations to William and Henry for gaining runner-up certificates and to Archie for his winner’s trophy! World Book Day The Year 7s retained the team trophy for the third consecutive year with Abingdon Prep boys placed 1st to 5th in a very impressive performance. The Year 6s came a close 2nd in their team competition. The Oratory School Greyhound Run