The Lower School

What is the Other Half? Other Half activities table See video snippets of the activities The Other Half refers to the extra-curricular side of school life. At Abingdon this is given equal importance to academic studies and is an integrated part of the school timetable. With a vast range of over 150 activities, Abingdon’s Other Half programme has something for everyone to enjoy. Whether interests lie in Lego robotics, ceramics, board games, sport, journalism, electronics or fencing, pupils are bound to find new and exciting activities to try. The vast majority of Other Half activities are included in the school fees, and pupils sign up for their activities at the start of each term. One really distinctive feature of life at Abingdon is that a pupil does not have to dedicate himself to one thing: he can enjoy a wide range of interests. Pupils also have the opportunity to go on a variety of trips during their time in the Lower School. Recent trips have included Hampton Court, the Roman remains of Aquae Sulis in Bath, and Modern Languages trip to France and Germany. There are separate residential adventure camps for both the First and Second Years in the Easter holiday. Further information: T h e O t h e r H a l f 31 sports to try 7 major drama productions a year 31 chamber ensemble groups 9