Abingdon News No. 60

12 April 2022 Abingdon in Partnership TV Personality, Lindsey Russell, thrills students with a visit to the Oxfordshire Academy of Broadcast Journalism Showcase On 4 March, a special showcase was held at Fitzharrys in which students from the Oxfordshire Academy of Broadcast Journalism (OABJ) came together to share pieces of their own work and enjoy career talks from freelance sports broadcaster, presenter and former teacher, Olly Hogben; freelance sports journalist, Blythe Lawrence; and much loved TV personality, Lindsey Russell. Organised by Jeremy Taylor, the day was deemed a great success being engaging, fun and informative. In February, fifty Year 4 pupils from St Swithun’s, Kennington enjoyed two sessions in our Partnership Lab, learning all about evaporation and condensation in our ‘Solids, Liquids and Gases’ workshop; how to safely use a Bunsen Burner and how to record their observations scientifically. Later in the term, Year 3 and 4 pupils from Sunningwell Primary School enjoyed an ‘Ice and Climate’ workshop, learning the difference between sea ice, ice sheets and icebergs; and the impact of, and ways to combat, climate change. Fire and Ice The Primary School Partnership group has been working with the Eco Council at Thameside primary school to design a new garden. The children plan to grow wild flowers and a range of vegetables in a series of raised beds. The meetings have taken place on Zoom. However, in March, students were able to visit and were delighted to meet the Year 5 and 6 pupils to discuss their ideas. Designing a garden at Thameside Primary School