Abingdon News No.54

12 May 2020 Sport & PE News A new remote learning curriculum was put together by the PE department which keeps the boys active but also can be adapted to each student’s individual home environment. There are ‘live’ PE lessons that focus on the five pillars of the Abingdon Movement Skill curriculum – Squat, Pull, Pillar, Push and Hinge through a range of body weight exercises. All boys have also chosen one ‘focus sport’ from athletics, cricket, hockey, football, rackets, rowing, rugby and swimming. They are also encouraged to look at participating in any activity from the focus sports. Each week for their chosen focus sport, boys receive a sport specific task sheet to work through in their two core sport lessons. Boys are also encouraged to be active outside of their timetabled lesson times through three main challenges; • the weekly Zoom Circuit City - a live circuit hosted by all members of the PE department. • the ‘Run The World’ challenge • a weekly sports video competition where boys are encouraged to email Mr Bignell with a short video of their sporting efforts throughout the week. Charlie Atkinson signs for Wasps Abingdon and England U18 Fly Half, Charlie Atkinson, starts his professional career with Wasps Rugby in July. Charlie is taking a gap year before beginning a part time course at Birmingham University alongside playing for Wasps. Abingdon News Lower school boys have found a good way of keeping in touch during lockdown by taking on the Toilet Roll Challenge. Watch the video . The toilet roll challenge!