Abingdon News No.53

www.abingdon.org.uk 9 Boarders learn to cook pasta Boarders learn to make their own pasta - delicate spinach and ricotta stuffed fiorelli. Leadership courses One of the newest activities on offer as part of the Other Half Third Year Service sessions is the accredited ASDAN Short Course in Leadership. ASDAN is a registered charity, certified by Ofqual, offering courses and qualifications in vocational subjects and life skills. The first cohort of five Abingdon boys successfully completed the course in the Michaelmas Term and were presented with their certificates in a third year assembly. Abingdon and St Helen’s Thinking Supper First years from Abingdon and St Helen’s met for a Joint Thinking Supper on World Book Day so naturally the topics for discussion revolved around books with the groups considering questions such as “what is the importance of books?” and “what would the world be like without books?”. After a pizza and salad supper, the groups presented their findings with many very thoughtful contributions from all the participants. Towards the end of term, lower school boys enjoyed a brief concert at the end of their weekly assembly. Lower School Assistants Hugo Leedham and Mike MacLennan have been passing on their musical expertise to lower school boys by running guitar jamming sessions during lunchbreaks. Jamming sessions in the Lower School Both Young Enterprise teams made significant sales at the YE Trade Fair in Abingdon Market Place. The teams were also commended for the quality of their stands and their sales approach. Team “Chopping Wood” sold a range of different sized chopping boards and a clock made from up-cycled materials. Team “Better U” sold their mental health and wellbeing pack and also launched their new recipe book. Abingdon YE Trade Fair 2020