12 Abingdon Prep • April 2024 SPORT HOCKEY: Still in its infancy at Abingdon Prep, hockey continues to go from strength to strength. Pupils from Year 3 to Year 8 have had the opportunity to train more than ever before as well as get their first taste of competitive fixtures against MCS, Pinewood, St Hugh’s, Cothill, Chandlings and Abingdon. It has been fantastic to see the pupils improving at a real rate of knots. FOOTBALL: The football club has had a tremendously successful season with teams in the U13s and U11s going unbeaten throughout the season. The U12s went one better than this, not only remaining unbeaten but also keeping a clean sheet for the entire season, scoring 75 goals and conceding none! IAPS: A select number of pupils have had the chance to challenge themselves against the best in the country at a number of IAPS competitions this term. The U13s developed tremendously after their full day of hockey at Cheltenham College, adapting to the fast pace and expansive style of play. It was a privilege to host 16 schools across the region at Tilsley Park for the U11 IAPS competition. The U11 SPRING SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS squad grew in confidence and stature throughout the tournament and narrowly lost on penalty kicks in the quarter final of the plate competition. The swimming squad competed superbly well at the Dragon, during the qualifying round of the IAPS Swimming finals. All eyes will be on the rankings list when they are published at the start of the summer term to see if pupils have gained a place at the National Final, taking place at the London Aquatics Centre. SCHOLARSHIP NEWS: Congratulations must be extended to Josh H for securing a sports scholarship to Abingdon School and James C for securing a sports scholarship to OLA. We look forward to following their sporting journeys as they depart APS this year. PARTNERSHIPS: Pupils in Year 2 from APS and Wootton Primary School enjoyed taking part in a hockey masterclass with Abingdon School 1st team players, Sam and Roddy, providing some expert coaching tips. It was fantastic to see the pupils learning new skills and playing with smiles on their faces. U13A vs St Hugh’s Hockey vs MCS Pinewood XC U9 football U13 v Abingdon IAPS Hockey at Tilsley Park
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