Abingdon News No.55

www.abingdon.org.uk 19 Podcast with Charlie Atkinson Middle School Sports Day The Middle School Sports Day also took place via zoom this year. The third year event was unfortunately hit by the weather, so had to be adapted at the last minute into the “Indoor Games” but this didn’t deter from the enthusiasm and energy on show. It proved a very even contest, with the event winners being shared around: Austin won the Target Throw and Standing Long Jump; Border’s the Cereal Box Jump; School House the Shuttle runs; James’ the Catching and Franklin’s the Keepy Ups. Consistency across the disciplines proved decisive though as O’Doherty’s took the title just ahead of School House in 2nd with Border’s and James’ closely behind in joint 3rd. The fourth year event was an equally enjoyable and fun afternoon. It proved to be a slightly more one-sided affair in the end with O’Doherty’s dominating most events, however School House came out on top in the Target Throw and lots of excellent individual performances were recorded throughout the afternoon. Well done to all the boys who took part. Geraint Jones talks to the Lower School Lower school cricketers enjoyed an online Q&A with ex-England cricketer, Geraint Jones MBE. Over 130 lower school boys and staff had the opportunity to ask questions about the sport and the most memorable moments in Geraint’s illustrious career, including ‘that catch’ in the 2005 Edgbaston Ashes Test. Geraint also shared technical advice and a few wicket keeping drills that the boys could replicate at home. View the Q&A .