VIEW FROM THE ABBEY Saturday 25 June 2022
Co-curricular opportunities abound The pupils and staff continue to amaze me with their dedication to our amazing co-curricular programme. Picking out highlights from the last few weeks is no easy task. With Prep and Subject Clinics finishing at 6pm, the warm summer evenings are free for the pupils to try new activities, develop passions and hone skills in our constantly evolving recreational programme. The tennis courts and golf course are bursting every evening, girls’ rugby has been enormously popular and the volley ball court, requested by students, has seen some epic contests involving staff and pupils. The pupils generally come out on top! Football, cricket, swimming and the gym are also busy. This term has also seen the inaugural Piscatorial Society (P Soc) outing on the benign waters of the South Coast, which we are blessed to access so easily. The pupils returned to school buzzing after a wonderful evening of fishing, with stories of a huge haul! More trips have already been planned. Commerce Society (C Soc) is another new evening activity. Watch out for new ‘MA Merch’ at the end of term that the students are researching and developing.
Hens arrive | Page 4
Swimmers’ success | Page 5
Our trips programme has also been in full swing. Each pupil will have their own highlights, but the Art Trip to Hauser & Wirth, the Chalke Valley History Festival and a Fashion trip to Mulberry have all had rave reviews. The remaining weeks of term will see pupils canoeing and camping down the river Wye, our annual three-day long distance bike ride (Audax), walking on the Dorset coastline, a surf safari to Cornwall and adventures in the Brecon Beacons. Look out for updates in the next View from the Abbey and on our social media sites! Will Fraser | Deputy Head (Co-Curricular)
Third Form play | Page 7