Newsletter 22-01-26
https://connect.abingdon.org.uk/news/senior-school-weekly-mailing/296/296-Weekly-Mailing-22-January-2026-
Quick‑Action Checklist (dates only)
- 24 Jan 2026 – Second‑hand Uniform Shop opens (Saturday)
- 28 Jan 2026 – Second‑hand Uniform Shop opens (Wednesday)
- 28 Jan 2026 – Parent webinar on sleep (7 pm – 8 pm)
- 28 Jan 2026 – Wellbeing Hub webinar “Raising teens in the digital age” (6:30 pm GMT)
- 4 Feb 2026 – Earthquakes in London (Wed)
- 5 Feb 2026 – Earthquakes in London (Thu)
- 6 Feb 2026 – Earthquakes in London (Fri)
- 9 Feb 2026 – RBO Live: Woolf Works (Mon)
- 12 Mar 2026 – Careers Convention (Thu, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
- 20 Feb 2026 – Parade (Fri)
- 21 Feb 2026 – Parade (Sat)
- 22 Feb 2026 – Parade (Sun)
- 26 Feb 2026 – NT Live: The Audience (Thu)
- 28 Feb 2026 – Leo Houlding – Exposed (Sat)
- 6 Jun 2026 – WCB Comedy with Ed Byrne (Sat)
Festive & Community Events
| Parent webinar – Helping Your Child’s Sleep (Dr Dimitri Gavriloff) | Wednesday 28 January 2026, 7 pm – 8 pm | Register via the Google Form linked in the mailing. |
| Second‑hand Uniform Shop (SUS) – opening | Saturday 24 January 2026 and Wednesday 28 January 2026 | Visit the shop on the listed days; sale of sports kit advertised. |
| Wellbeing Hub – Raising teens in the digital age webinar (Nicholas Carlisle) | Wednesday 28 January 2026, 6:30 pm (GMT) | Access through the link in the mailing. |
| Wellbeing Hub – additional resources | Ongoing (access via “here” link) | Click the “here” link to reach the Wellbeing Hub page. |
| OX14 Learning Partnership Upcoming Events | Ongoing (link provided) | Follow the link to view the partnership’s event list. |
| News from the week | Ongoing (link provided) | View the latest school news via the link. |
| Food menu for the following week – Week 1 | Week 1 of the term (link provided) | See the catering menu on the school website. |
| School calendar | Current academic year (link provided) | Consult the calendar for term dates and holidays. |
| Box‑Office events (see full list) | Various dates (see individual entries below) | Follow the “Box Office Events” link for tickets. |
Sports & Training
| Earthquakes in London (Mike Bartlett) | Wednesday 4 Feb – Friday 6 Feb 2026 | Amey Theatre (streamed from the Royal Opera House). Age recommendation 14+. |
| RBO Live: Woolf Works | Monday 9 Feb 2026 | Streamed from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. |
| RD Productions Presents: Parade | Friday 20 Feb – Sunday 22 Feb 2026 | Musical at the Amey Theatre. |
| NT Live: The Audience | Thursday 26 Feb 2026 | Cinema broadcast of the stage production starring Helen Mirren. |
| Leo Houlding – Exposed | Saturday 28 Feb 2026 | Presented by Speakers from the Edge at the Amey Theatre. |
| WCB Comedy with Headliner Ed Byrne | Saturday 6 June 2026 | First comedy night at the Amey Theatre. |
| General “Box Office Events” list | Ongoing | See the “Box Office Events” link for full schedule and ticketing. |
Academic & Career Support
| Volunteer Career Representatives needed for the Abingdon Careers Convention | Thursday 12 Mar 2026 (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm) | Sign‑up form linked in the mailing; occupations lacking volunteers are listed (e.g., Beauty & Fashion, Video‑Game Design, etc.). |
| Career Guidance for Students (resource) | Ongoing | Link to “Career Guidance for Students” page. |
| OA Mentoring Programme (resource) | Ongoing | Link to “OA Mentoring Programme” page. |
| Supporting Career Guidance (resource) | Ongoing | External link to career‑guidance support page. |
| New blog – Earthquakes in London (Ben Phillips) | Published now (link provided) | Read the blog via the “here” link for insights on the upcoming senior production. |
| Music Department – upcoming music events | Ongoing (link provided) | View concerts and performances via the “See upcoming Music Events” link. |
Exams & Revision
| – | No specific exam‑revision sessions or deadlines are mentioned in this edition of the Weekly Mailing. |
