16 January 2025 75 primary school pupils enjoyed a carousel of workshops in October when they came into school for a humanities topic morning. They learned about the evolution of life, created their own towns, investigated a Victorian crime scene and discovered how theatrical productions were staged in Shakespeare's time. Plus, they learned how to meditate to enhance their wellbeing. Over 40 students from four schools within the OX14 Learning Partnership undertook a comprehensive Peer Support Lead training session at Abingdon in October. Participants engaged in interactive sessions aimed at recognising signs of anxiety, understanding its impact and exploring various strategies to assist those struggling with it. The students worked through real-life scenarios to establish best practices in peer support and how to foster a supportive school environment. The training underscores the Partnership's commitment to student wellbeing across the community. STEM Peer support lead training Humanities topic morning In November, over 70 students across OX14 came together to work on a business challenge in their chosen foreign language. In its third year, this exciting, interactive day involved team tasks revolving around a sweet treat. The students used their design and creativity skills to come up with an idea, create promotional material and then pitch it to a judging panel. The students were focused, engaged and had great fun working together. Business challenge in Partnership Abingdon School Each week, over the course of the term, students visited Rushcommon Primary School to run a STEM club. Working with pupils on STEM activities such as Play-Doh towers, paper bridges and Lego mazes. These fun sessions were enjoyed by the primary school children and gave our own students a valuable opportunity to develop their own leadership skills. Rocks, soil and fossils Year 3 pupils from Carswell School enjoyed a Rocks, Soil and Fossils workshop in November, covering the KS2 curriculum. They certainly enjoyed some hands on experience!
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