8 January 2025 News Abingdon Guten appetit! After half-term, Sixth Form students studying German put their culinary skills to the test by making a range of delectable traditional German specialties. These included Currywurst, Maultaschen, Spätzle and Kaiserschmarrn. Thirty four Classics students, accompanied by staff, enjoyed the bright sunshine of Lyon and Provence during the second week of half-term to experience the amazing remains of the Roman empire. We visited a grand total of four theatres, two amphitheatres, two triumphal arches, a perfectly-preserved Roman temple and aqueduct, as well as many excellent museums. Students gained great insight into the importance of the area in Roman times, listening attentively to the local guides and asking intelligent questions. The opportunity to use their knowledge of the French language was an added bonus. There were many memorable moments: The Pont du Gard in the early morning and the Orange triumphal arch at dusk; the emotional rollercoaster of the trip quiz; all, however, surpassed perhaps by ice-cream in the sunshine in front of the Maison Carrée to the accompaniment of a jazz trumpet: o dulce otium! Classically French On 5 November, over 100 Fourth Year students undertook the rivers fieldwork as part of the Geography GCSE course. The hands-on experience helped to deepen their understanding of how river characteristics change as they go from source to mouth. Students collected data on the width, depth and velocity of the River Ock in order to calculate the discharge. Cadet adventure training Over half-term, 13 Army and RAF cadets visited the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District for adventure training. There were a number of exciting activities to take part in including abseiling, climbing, caving and canyoning. This was a fantastic way to hone essential skills, including team building, resilience and leadership skills. It’s all in the water
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