Parents’ Association The Abingdon Prep School Parents’ Association, known as the JPA, interlinks the three key elements of the school community - pupils, parents and staff. It is run by a committee consisting of a chair, treasurer and one or two parent representatives from each class. Its main aim is to enhance the feeling of community by running social activities throughout the course of the year. However, it also has the objective of raising funds which can be invested in a range of items for the benefit of the children which the school itself cannot always justify as routine expenditure. Transfer to Abingdon School Abingdon Prep School pupils, for whom Abingdon School is an appropriate next step, receive an offer of a place for Year 9 at Abingdon School at the end of Year 5 at Abingdon Prep. The offer is based on the continuous assessment of each pupil during the years up to, and including, Year 5. Unlike the requirements for other Prep Schools, there is no separate entrance examination required. The offer is subject to a pupil maintaining their profile of achievement in Years 6 to 8 at Abingdon Prep. If a pupil joins Abingdon Prep in Year 6 or Year 7 having sat our entrance tests, then if Abingdon School is an appropriate next step, they will receive an offer of a place after half a term of being at Abingdon Prep. Other senior schools The Headmaster enjoys strong links with a number of other Senior Schools and can advise parents on the appropriate next step. Parents are encouraged to arrange a meeting with the Head at the end of Year 5, or earlier if appropriate. School policies All policies are available on our website. What have we forgotten? If there are any questions which you feel have not been answered, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming your child and you to Abingdon Prep School. Miscellaneous Page 16
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