APS News 29

A big thank you to the JPA helpers AbingdonPrep News is the newsletter of Abingdon Preparatory School, Josca’s House, Kingston Road, Oxford OX13 5NX Tel: 01865 391570 www.abingdon.org.uk/prep Editor: Annabel Gaskell Abingdon School is a company limited by guarantee Registered in England and Wales Company No. 3625063. Registered Office: Abingdon School, Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE Registered Charity No. 1071298 AbingdonPrep Christmas Cheer During the last few days of term, Christmas cheer pervaded the school in many ways. Pupils and staff dusted off their festive jumpers, reindeer antlers and an impressive sprout hat from one Year 8 to raise money for our chosen charities this year. The festive food continued with our Christmas lunch and each year group having the opportunity to visit cake sales run by our Year 7 Business Tycoons. For many, not much can rival roast turkey with pigs in blankets for lunch but I think that the Tycoons’ popcorn, cupcakes, cookies and doughnuts may just have managed to this year. It was lovely to be able to resume the popular Gifts for Grown Ups Christmas market thanks to a team of hard working parents who helped even the most discerning of shoppers. After careful deliberation the pupils were rewarded for their customer loyalty with special APS gingerbread men thanks to the generosity of the JPA. The day was rounded off by more willing volunteers from Pre-Prep who helped run an outdoor cake sale for our younger pupils and their families. A huge thanks to all parents who supported our many events – a fabulous way to end the term and begin the festivities in earnest. Rachel Pairman Young Tycoons, ready for business! Tucking into Christmas lunch The Junior Section created their own Christingles and learned the meaning behind each element. Candles were lit and lights turned off, creating a lovely festive scene. The boys might say the highlight was eating the Christingle treats at the end! Christingles Pre-Prep Bake Sale