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Abingdon
Preparatory School
Pre-prep
experiment
with Science
Years 1 and 2 enjoyed a trip that really was ‘out of this world’ when they visited the Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium for a day
packed full of exploration and questioning. Boys took full advantage of the interactive exhibits and favourites were the underwater jellyfish,
tidal vortex, heat sensor camera, recycling collections, parachutes and the Olympic challenges. The shop provided a practical maths session,
perhaps indicating a bit more practice was needed, and the Neighbourhood Earth show was a brilliant introduction to astronomy.
The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes
The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes is a rumbustious thriller of a
musical in which Holmes finds himself threatened once more
by a Moriarty – or, indeed, a family of Moriartys. It was highly
entertaining and played to very appreciative audiences.
One of the musical highlights of this term
was the Senior Choir taking part in the Young
Voices concert at the O2 Arena. They sang
with 8000 children from schools around the
country, creating the largest school choir in
the world.
Also this term boys had the opportunity to ‘try
out’ a wide range of instruments, from cellos
and trombones to flutes and saxophones, in
the annual Instrument Taster Carousel. It’s a
wonderful opportunity to discover the feel and
sound of each instrument before deciding
whether they want to learn it. On hand, with
ear-defenders, were some of our visiting
music teachers!
Senior Choir Sing at the O2
