21 abingdon.org.uk in Partnership Abingdon School In April, we welcomed fifty students from seven schools across the county into Abingdon to take part in the live international Naboj Maths Competition. Over the course of two hours, teams were challenged on increasingly difficult questions watching as their scores were recorded against others from across the globe. Well done to all involved and especially to Fitzharrys School who were the proud winners. It’s all in the maths In May, Josh Smalley shed light on the precision and creativity required in baking. Delving into the chemical intricacies of chocolate and caramel, he revealed the alchemy which transforms raw ingredients into spectacular bakes - inspiring interest in both cooking and science from the students. Sweet! Clubbing together Our Primary Partnerships club developed a brand new STEM / Construction club for Year 1 pupils at Rush Common Primary School this term. Encouraging the children to think and learn, activities included fun with magnets, making paper aeroplanes, bridge building and Lego marble runs. It was fun and rewarding for all. In June, Partnerships hosted an event which focused on five ways to support wellbeing. Over a hundred students from six local schools gathered for a day of collaborative wellbeing workshops and presentations from staff and students. Yoga, crafts and conversations about loneliness were some of the topics covered. SupportED We’d like to thank our 2023/24 Peer Support Leads (PSLs) for all they have contributed towards this year. They have offered invaluable support to younger peers from across our Partnership schools, whilst developing their own leadership, listening and empathy skills. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our 2024/25 PSLs, each of whom had to pass a rigorous application and interview process. They embarked on their first training session on 18 June where they met other PSLs from across the OX14 Partnership and learned about the role and skills they would need to employ; as well as exploring the importance of safeguarding. Congratulations and good luck.
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