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School year 2018-2019
So far this year we have supported the following causes:
- £1,500: Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme start-up grant for equipment
- £1,500: Baccalaureate Proclamation for buffet
- £850: new projectors for drama studio and Schuman Hall
- £550: French author
- £500: S7 workshop with illustrator, sculpture tools
- £200: hire of cleaning machine to polish dining hall floor
- £186.58: primary library for labels and other materials
- £80: secondary library purchase of books for reading competition - click to read more
The power of reading:
On the 20 March, all the Abingdon Secondary Schools joined forces for the Carnegie Shadowing Scheme. The Carnegie medal is the UK's oldest and most prestigious award for children's books. Although 2019 celebrates the 19th year of the scheme, for Europa School, it was its very first appearance in this strong partnership of local state and private schools. During the next three months, 11 to 13 year olds will read, discuss, review and finally judge the shortlisted titles for the Carnegie Medal.
The season started enthusiastically with the Carnegie Tea attended by 120 pupils, from our school, St Helen's & St Katherine's, Fitzharry's, Larkmead, Abingdon Boys, Our Lady's and the host John Mason School.
Our eager S2 delegation made a very positive impact leading each of their tables, at ease despite being the only ones not in uniforms! Our enthusiastic pupils were really buzzing after the event and were struck by the kindness and friendliness of the other pupils. It was worth waiting 19 years to join!
Two more meetings will follow, ending in June with the Grand Finale, the day-long Carnegie Forum in Abingdon’s Christchurch, where pupils will have to collaborate to promote their favourite title.
Of course, none of that would be possible without financial help. A very warm thank you for the school’s PTA for covering the costs of the precious books. The council’s grant will pay for the June venue (Abingdon’s Christchurch). And last, but not least, three cheers for the dynamic S2 for their delicious and lucrative cake sales!
On the 20 March, all the Abingdon Secondary Schools joined forces for the Carnegie Shadowing Scheme. The Carnegie medal is the UK's oldest and most prestigious award for children's books. Although 2019 celebrates the 19th year of the scheme, for Europa School, it was its very first appearance in this strong partnership of local state and private schools. During the next three months, 11 to 13 year olds will read, discuss, review and finally judge the shortlisted titles for the Carnegie Medal.
The season started enthusiastically with the Carnegie Tea attended by 120 pupils, from our school, St Helen's & St Katherine's, Fitzharry's, Larkmead, Abingdon Boys, Our Lady's and the host John Mason School.
Our eager S2 delegation made a very positive impact leading each of their tables, at ease despite being the only ones not in uniforms! Our enthusiastic pupils were really buzzing after the event and were struck by the kindness and friendliness of the other pupils. It was worth waiting 19 years to join!
Two more meetings will follow, ending in June with the Grand Finale, the day-long Carnegie Forum in Abingdon’s Christchurch, where pupils will have to collaborate to promote their favourite title.
Of course, none of that would be possible without financial help. A very warm thank you for the school’s PTA for covering the costs of the precious books. The council’s grant will pay for the June venue (Abingdon’s Christchurch). And last, but not least, three cheers for the dynamic S2 for their delicious and lucrative cake sales!
School year 2017-2018
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