Abingdon News 6 January 2024 This autumn has seen the opening of newly renovated and extended boarding accommodation in Crescent House and Austin House. Enhancing the experience of both our day and boarding communities, the newly created purpose-built accommodation includes new House rooms; kitchenettes; dedicated study areas and, for Sixth Form boarders, single bedrooms. The term has also heralded the opening of Abingdon’s state of the art dining pavilion. Multifunctional in purpose, it houses a student café, additional dining space and will be used as an event space, both for independent functions and Amey Theatre productions. Michael Windsor, Head of Abingdon, says of both projects: “We set out to raise the standard of our provision and I believe that is exactly what has been accomplished. “Day and boarding students in Austin and Crescent Houses are enjoying the bespoke spaces which have been designed for 21st century living and with the student in mind - whether for socialising, relaxation or independent study. “All our community are benefiting, either directly or indirectly, from the additional and impressive space which the pavilion has created – whether it’s a quicker and smoother lunch service in our original dining hall; a student enjoying a break-time snack in the café; or a member of the public attending a theatre performance. “Where possible, each building has been constructed with sustainably sourced materials and heated with air source heat pumps. It is an exciting time for our entire community and never a better time to be at Abingdon.” Ushering in a new era
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