September 2024 Abingdon Prep Eight pupils had a fantastic day at the National IAPS Swimming Finals, with the U12s and U13s finishing in 13th and 15th place respectively. There were great individual performances with Satoshi coming 5th in the final of the U13 50m butterfly; and Leone placed 6th in the U12 50m. It is all going swimmingly Year 6 enjoyed three days away at a wilderness residential run by The Bushcraft Company in June. From creating their first campfires and cooking their own burgers, to camouflage, concealment and games in the woods, the experience proved to be both stimulating and enjoyable. With the option of creating and sleeping in a den overnight, many took the opportunity to take on the elements and spent time with friends under the cover of tarp and in the company of all that lived under the forest’s canopy. 26 We will rock you Our Senior School production, held in June at the Amey Theatre, certainly rocked the audience. Our Year 7s and 8s excelled themselves, whether acting, singing or helping out backstage. Rock on! Getting back to nature Scoring for charity On a gloriously sunny June day, Griffin House held a penalty shoot out competition against the staff in support of the HEG Community Larder. This fun and inclusive event raised over £100. On Thursday 27 June, twelve parents from a broad range of careers came into School to present to Year 8 pupils and to answer questions about their individual professions. The pupils enjoyed finding out about parent’s working lives and took great inspiration from the afternoon. Parents Careers Afternoon
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