Abingdon News No.56

www.abingdon.org.uk 11 These include Lincoln for ecology and conservation, UEA for pharmacology and drug discovery and the University of West London for aviation management and commercial pilot licence. Once again, STEM subjects topped the bill with 28 boys pursuing degrees in physics and engineering, 20 in biological and chemical sciences, 11 in maths and computer science and 8 in medical sciences including 7 studying medicine. Illustrating that Abingdon is a school where the humanities, arts and social sciences also thrive, boys have chosen to study economics (15), business and management (11), geography (9), history (15) and law (5), with the remainder choosing languages, philosophy, PPE, politics, international relations, theology, anthropology, architecture, music, film, art and drama. It is extremely rewarding to see boys achieve their individual goals and that they have the confidence to pursue undergraduate degrees that will provide them with the necessary skills and experience to follow their chosen career. Abingdon News Leavers’ Destinations 2020 Although their time at Abingdon came to an end in rather unforeseen circumstances, the 2020 sixth form leavers can be proud of their achievements, not least the places they have gained at university. 97% of boys who applied to UK universities were successful. Durham proved the most popular destination, closely followed by Oxbridge, Exeter, UCL, Bristol and many other Russell Group universities. It was rewarding to see that several boys followed a road ‘less travelled by’, opting to attend universities that specialise in their chosen subject. Art exhibition Following the publication of public exam results in the summer we are now allowed to showcase some of the excellent A level art from our upper sixth students. More examples of their artwork can be seen on the website abingdon.org.uk/sixth-form-art-online-exhibition Artworks by: Archie Turnbull Harry Baston-Hall Steve Lin