2 Abingdon Prep • January 2023 It has been a fantastic term and wonderful to be able to return to all of the usual trips and activities that we have missed somewhat over the past few years. The children have been working hard both in and out of the classroom and there have been numerous highlights to reflect on at the end of term. Perhaps one that we have now become more used to, but has made an incredible difference, is the use of our new building and facilities. It has been brilliant to have our new Music school and second Science lab alongside our incredible Design and Technology classroom. The children, teachers and parents have really appreciated these new spaces, alongside our spacious new library which seems to have been full every time I have walked past it this term! Our Year 4s experienced their first residential trip back in September as they walked for two days along the Ridgeway whilst our Year 8s spent two days exploring the Jurassic coastline around Swanage. Other day trips saw Pre-Prep visit Roves Farm together, whilst our Year 4s went to Oxford Castle and our Year 5s went to The Black Country Living Museum. Our Year 7 and 8s even had a day of film making in school producing their own short movies which was a brilliant experience for them all. On the sports field, all of Years 3 to 8 have represented the school in rugby matches, both touch and contact, and our U11s and U13s performed incredibly to reach the IAPS Football National Finals this term, the first time this has ever been achieved by Abingdon Prep. In Drama this term, Year 6s performed an abridged version of ‘80 Days around the World’ which they thoroughly enjoyed, and we have now cast roles for our senior section musical, ‘Oliver’, taking place next term. Our carol concerts and Pre-Prep Nativity were lovely events and greatly enjoyed by both the children and their parents. Events like these really do make you feel that Christmas is not too far away. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. Craig FROM THE HEADMASTER The Headmaster, Craig Williams, reflects on the wonderful new facilities and a more ‘back to normal’ term at Abingdon Prep. NEWS SCHOOL COUNCIL The School Council met with Craig in early December to present their thoughts for possible changes they would like to see made. Suggestions covered all aspects of school life from sport, food, clubs and playground activities, including plans for a new basketball hoop in the playground area, ideas for Other Half clubs in the future and suggestions for lunch menus next term. FIREWORKS NIGHT! READY TO GO ON... IAPS Football Qualifiers Christmas presents with Reception
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