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- Career guidance (OA Club)
- UCAS application guidance.
- 15-Mar - Brian Cox
Quick‑Action Checklist (dates only)
| 23 Feb 2026 – 19:00 – 20:15 | Attend the Head’s timetable presentation (Pavilion & Amey Theatre). |
| 31 Jan 2026 (Sat) | Visit the Second‑hand Uniform Shop (opening day). |
| 4 Feb 2026 (Wed) | Second‑hand Uniform Shop opens (second day). |
| 4 – 6 Feb 2026 | “Earthquakes in London” – Box‑Office production. |
| 9 Feb 2026 | “RTO Live – Woolf Works” – Box‑Office production. |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Wellbeing Hub podcast on anxiety (Prof. Albano). |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Wellbeing Hub blog on belonging at school (Alicia Drummond). |
| 18 Feb 2026 (18 Feb 18:30 GMT) | Webinar “Practical strategies for supporting a child with anxiety”. |
Exams & Revision
| No exam‑related announcements | The issue does not contain any dates or notices about upcoming examinations, mock papers, revision sessions, or study resources. |
Academic & Career Support
| Lower Sixth – Super‑curricular reading | A guide for UCAS applications: “Support for super‑curricular reading” (PDF). Download here: https://connect.abingdon.org.uk/files/download/4c638c4b5b91f6b |
| Wellbeing Hub – Resources for students & families | • 2 Feb – Podcast with Prof. Anne Marie Albano on anxiety disorders (link via Wellbeing page). • 9 Feb – Blog: “What can parents do to support a sense of belonging at school?” (by Alicia Drummond). • 18 Feb – Webinar on anxiety (link above). • 23 Feb – Blog: “Supporting students with anxiety: a step‑by‑step guide for teachers” (by Maja Trachonitis). All items are accessible from the Wellbeing page: https://connect.abingdon.org.uk/pages/wellbeing |
| Career Guidance (OA Club) | • Career Guidance for Students – information & support (link in “Career Guidance” section). • OA Mentoring Programme – mentoring opportunities (link in “Career Guidance”). • Supporting Career Guidance – advice for teachers (link in “Career Guidance”). |
| Head’s Message (Timetable change) | Presentation on 23 Feb 2026 (7 pm‑8.15 pm) explains the new timetable that will start in September 2026. No separate link; attend in the Pavilion/Amey Theatre. |
| Second‑hand Uniform Shop | Opens 31 Jan and 4 Feb – buy pre‑owned school uniform. See shop page above. |
| Food & Catering | Weekly menu for Week 2 (starting 5 Feb) – view here: https://www.abingdon.org.uk/school-life/catering/ |
| School Calendar | Full calendar of term dates, holidays, exams, etc.: https://www.abingdon.org.uk/whats-on/school-calendar/ |
| Box‑Office & Arts | See “Festive & Community Events” for upcoming theatre productions and concerts. |
| News & Updates | Latest school news (e.g., Head’s message, Wellbeing Hub, etc.) – see the News page: https://connect.abingdon.org.uk/news |
| 15 Mar 2026 | ATOM Festival: Prof. Brian Cox – “Our Place in the Universe” (lecture series) | Box‑Office listing |
Festive & Community Events
| 23 Feb 2026 – 19:00 – 20:15 | Presentation by the Head & Senior Deputy on the new timetable (open to all parents) | Pavilion & Amey Theatre, Abingdon (no online link provided) |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Second‑hand Uniform Shop opens (Saturday) | Shop page |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Second‑hand Uniform Shop opens (Wednesday) | Same as above |
| 4 – 6 Feb 2026 | Box Office: “Earthquakes in London” (play) | Box‑Office listing |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Box Office: “RTO Live – Woolf Works” | Box‑Office listing |
| 18 Feb 2026 (Wed 18 Feb 18:30 GMT) | Webinar – “Practical strategies for supporting a child with anxiety” (Prof. Sam Cartwright‑Hatton) | https://club.teentips.co.uk/events/practical-strategies-for-supporting-a-child-with-anxiety/ |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Box Office: “NT Live – The Audience” (play about the Queen’s weekly meetings) | Box‑Office listing |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Box Office: “Leo Houlding – Exposed” (adventure & storytelling show) | Box‑Office listing |
| 15 Mar 2026 | ATOM Festival: Prof. Brian Cox – “Our Place in the Universe” (lecture series) | Box‑Office listing |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Touchliners Committee – Rugby match Bristol Bears vs Harlequins at Principality Stadium, Cardiff | No ticket link supplied; sign‑up via the committee flyer (see attached PDF) |
| Ongoing | Music Department events (concerts, performances) | Music events page |
| Ongoing | OX14 Learning Partnership community events | http://www.ox14lp.org.uk/events/ |
| Weekly | Wellbeing Hub – podcasts, blogs & webinars (see “Wellbeing Hub” section below) | Access via the Wellbeing page: https://connect.abingdon.org.uk/pages/wellbeing |
