13 abingdon.org.uk The House challenge is a general knowledge competition based on the long running TV series University Challenge. Throughout the competition the standard was very high and, following some tense knockout matches, the two teams left standing were Stockdale's and O'Doherty's. Halfway through the final the scores were level but, following some high scoring sets of bonus questions, Stockdale's ended up winning by 22 to 10. Congratulations to them. News Abingdon On 24 May, our Fifth Year students participated in an afternoon designed to enhance their understanding and application of leadership skills. Students were divided into groups and took part in a number of activities. These included decision-making and organisational tasks, public speaking and teamwork exercises. Each challenge was specifically designed to improve different aspects of leadership, helping to build confidence and learn how to lead and collaborate effectively with others. Leadership afternoon Following an excellent introductory talk from School archivist Mrs Wearne, the First Years spent a June afternoon on a walk into town to visit sites connected with the history of Abingdon School, including the old schoolroom, St Helen's and St Nicolas' Churches and Abingdon Museum. They now know why 1563 is such a significant date for Abingdon School and why we spell Griffen with an "e"! House challenge Big Paddle Clean Up In June, two teams of Fourth Year students completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh assessment expedition on the River Medway, Kent. The many canoe shoots provided great excitement (except perhaps for the pair who capsized and had to be swiftly and safely rescued). Both groups then participated in Paddle UK's Big Paddle Clean Up where they litter-picked nearly 30km of the stretch. Well done all. 1563 and all that!
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