16 September 2024 News Abingdon At the start of the holidays, fifteen Sixth Formers and two members of staff travelled to Moldova and Romania where they organised summer camps with a wide range of activities for local children. One Sixth Former said: "The experience massively surpassed my expectations. Saying goodbye was very emotional on all sides, but it allowed me to really put into perspective how much of an impact these children have had on my life as well as on everyone else’s in the group.” Moldova project trip Celebrating culture On 4 July, our student led DEI committee hosted ‘Culture Day’ - a day in which individuality was celebrated. Students enjoyed a barbecue lunch and came to school dressed in clothes they felt helped to identify them as an individual - whether that was a favourite football shirt or traditional dress. Over four days towards the end of term, eight Lower Sixth students completed their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Canoeing Assessment Expedition. Starting at Abingdon's boathouse with a quick capsize and rescue refresher (a prudent move in hindsight as one pair did capsize on day one but didn’t let it dampen their spirits!), the main expedition began at Locksters Pool, Herefordshire. Students paddled the River Wye for approximately 110km via Bycross Farm (where they stopped to watch the England football match), Lucksall Park, Ross-on-Wye Rowing Club ending in Monmouth, Wales. The record breaking team started their final day at 4.25am to ensure they would see a (damp) sunrise and finish the day by 10am! They all passed with flying colours. Try this on for (cap)size? Lower School pupils and their parents gathered in the Amey Theatre on 2 July for the end of year Be More Griffen celebration. After an excellent talk from adventurer chef Mike Keen on his time in Greenland exploring the impact of climate change while eating an Inuit diet, the end of term prizes were handed out. Presentations from each of the Second Year tutor groups followed, including an imaginative formation of the GRIFFEN from 2P, and a photo montage celebrating their two years together - we wish them well as they move into Middle School. Be more Griffen
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