abingdon.org.uk 17 ABINGDON NEWS STUDENT ROBOTICS In May, all Third Year students took part in our first Sustainability Day. Activities included a talk from One Planet Abingdon and Enso Energy; tours to the key areas of sustainability around the school; a number of decision making and investigation activities which gave students a different stance on what can be done to improve sustainability on both a local and global scale. Overall, the day was a success and fostered a deeper understanding and commitment to environmental stewardship among the students. SUSTAINABILITY DAY EVENSONG AT WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL In May, members of the Chapel Choir sang evensong at Winchester Cathedral. Following a brief tour of the magnificent 14th century Cathedral and a rehearsal in the Quire, the Choir opened the service with Ayleward Responses, then singing the psalm with great clarity and diction. Wood in Eb, No. 2 were the chosen canticles for the service whilst the choir sang Ireland's Greater love hath no man with wonderful intensity and nuance. Special mention to Luca (Second Year) and Ed (Upper Sixth) for their excellent solos. NATIONAL HOCKEY U16 PLATE FINAL The U16s capped off a successful season with a trip to the Lee Valley Hockey Centre to play against Bedford School in the Plate final. After a terrific start, Abingdon took the lead through a goal from Casper. Bedford rallied and equalised before half time. Towards the end of a close 2nd half, Bedford scored again and, despite sustained late pressure and a couple of great opportunities, Abingdon couldn't find the equaliser and eventually lost 2-1.
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