4 January 2023 Our new 1st Year pupils came into school on the morning of Saturday 24 September to take part in a range of activities to help them continue to get to know their new classmates, while also working on their communication and listening skills. They solved challenging tangrams, operated a massive parachute, and attempted some games whilst wearing blindfolds. The final task saw them competing to create the tallest freestanding structure able to carry a marshmallow. Parents then attended a buffet lunch to give them the chance to start getting to know each other too! Abingdon News A prestigious post Many congratulations to Sam Turner - not only was he awarded Best Cadet on the Air Cadet Leadership Course which took place at RAF Cranwell over the summer, but he has also been awarded Lord Lieutenants Cadet for Oxfordshire. This very prestigious post is awarded for the academic year and will involve Sam supporting the Lord Lieutenant in her Royal duties. Budding bakers Each Saturday morning, a group of boarders learn a range of baking and culinary skills at cookery club. During the Michaelmas term, the students have made pizzas, brownies, cookies and scones and everyone has lots of great ideas for future recipes that they would like to perfect. Granada tierra soniada por mi On 17 October, 39 Spanish students from the 4th and 5th Year set off with staff for a 5 day trip to Granada, Spain. The students enjoyed daily lessons, conducted entirely in Spanish, and embraced the opportunity to speak and do a great many activities. Highlights included: designing an imaginary country to help pupils practise the future tense; a visit to the Alhambra Palace which provided some amazing views, the opportunity see some intricate artwork and architecture, and to learn about the different aspects of Spanish and Islamic history; a cookery lesson; visits to a tapas restaurant; and the chance to try some flamenco dancing! Team building Culinary talents Following the European Day of Languages in October, 3rd Year Crescent House boarders set to work making a traditional currywurst. Invented in 1949 by Herta Heuwer, this smoky, spicy and slightly sweet ketchup is an amalgamation of Worcester sauce, ketchup and curry and is absolutely perfect served over hot bratwurst sausages.
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