Last week, Year 3 pupils had a very busy day learning how to become World War Two spies! They discovered what it was like to be a member of the Auxiliary Unit, training at Coleshill base. ow.ly/U1NU50VLbOp

Pupils in Year 3 and 4 Art Club have been exploring the ballon sculptures by American artist Jeff Koons. The children were drawing using ovals to create the balloon shapes, and later will progress to creating their own models in clay. ow.ly/amwe50VM5uH

Year 7 have kicked off the final stage of their portraiture unit with creativity and flair. First researching the street art of Shepard Fairey, they then selected their own celebrity to render in Fairey’s iconic quadratic painting style. ow.ly/B3bW50VPgew

The Head and Governors of the Abingdon Foundation are seeking a highly motivated, engaging and dynamic individual with a proven track record of leadership for the role of Head of Abingdon Prep School from January or April 2026. For further details visit: ow.ly/f6Kp50VR6Ob

Dr Selina visited Year 3 this week with some excellent advice about what to do when feeling worried. We had a super discussion with children sharing their own experiences and tips. ow.ly/TXlB50VT4iH

Last week at Swimming Club, Year 5 and 6 pupils tackled an important life skill: water safety. Donning pyjamas, they bravely practiced essential survival techniques, including treading water, floating, and even performing rescues. ow.ly/F2bE50VT7z1

On Tuesday evening the school was a hive of creative activity as we welcomed families and the public to our annual Art & Design Exhibition in aid of Oxfordshire Artweeks. ow.ly/eFQC50VTTAG

We are so proud of Horace who is now within the National Top Five in both GB and England U14 Foil! Next stop: Europe for GBR! 🤺

We were delighted to welcome PCSO Susan Haynes to our school for a fantastic and educational visit to the Year 1 and Year 3 classrooms. Find out more here: ow.ly/mrzX50VUSPC

Yesterday morning, a number of summer games took place in the spring sunshine. All the houses took part in a huge variety of games, including rounders, French cricket, skipping and boule. ow.ly/shl250VXTiX

On Saturday Year 7 and 8 artists attended a skateboard design workshop, using a variety of methods to apply paint to their skateboard designs. ow.ly/KtoY50W8aT6

Our Year 7 and 8 pupils delivered a vibrant performance of The Lion King Jr last week, showcasing some fantastic singing and acting, and bringing this well-known story to life with real energy. It certainly was a ‘roaring’ success! ow.ly/qMkL50WbKwX

Reception and Year 1 had an exciting Wheels Day filled with fun, learning, and lots of movement! The children brought in their own bikes and scooters and had a brilliant time riding them around the playground. ow.ly/p4X350Wg8oV

Year 6 artists travelled to the wonderful Oxford Botanic Garden for a day of sketching from first hand observation. We explored the glasshouses, carnivorous plants and the vast array of shapes, textures and colours in the botanical world around us. ow.ly/tNlc50Wg9zB

Record numbers were not limited to the weather last week as pupils from Years 3 to 8 rose to the occasion during an exhilarating Sports Day held at the outstanding facilities of Tilsley Park. Find out more here: ow.ly/ZxOX50WgPg7

Reception and Year 1 had a wonderful day out at Cotswold Wildlife Park! The children loved exploring the park and were amazed to see so many incredible animals, including rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and lions. ow.ly/zrAO50WhkSN

Last week, a group of enthusiastic and talented Abingdon School students visited us to lead a lively session with Year 4 pupils, introducing them to a range of traditional French playground games. ow.ly/lpNW50WiR7k

Year 7 pupils have been finishing off their Geography topic on earthquakes with a group project to design and make their own earthquake resistant structures. ow.ly/xER250Wj1g4

The Year 4 campout was a fantastic experience and a delightful way to wrap up the year! The pupils had a wonderful time engaging in a variety of activities including flag making, orienteering, creative clay art projects and forest school adventures. ow.ly/WmeC50Wj6h0

Year 3 enjoyed an enlightening morning at the Ashmolean Museum, delving into the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt. ow.ly/kBf250WkhuU