Playwriting Workshop
2025-01-17 20:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Playwriting Workshop – more details to come

Oxbridge Club Y12 - Making your application stand out
2025-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
Selected Y12 students who are interested in applying for Oxbridge are invited to attend this session with a focus on writing an application.

Peer Support Lead training - Mentoring in the workplace
2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
Training for existing Peer Support Leads

Academic Coaching Training Session 1
2025-01-28 16:15 - 17:00 | Online
An online training session for selected Y12 students who have applied to become Academic Coaches.

InspirED
2025-02-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Fitzharrys School, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1NP
This core event hopes to inspire and challenge students in Y10/11 with a selection of guest speakers and group work. More details to come.

Academic Coaching Training session 2 - online
2025-02-04 16:15 - 17:00 | Online
The second training session for selected Y12 students who are taking part in the Academic Coaching programme.

Academic Coaching Training Session 3
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
In person event for Academic Coaches to meet and practice the coaching conversation.

Gap Year Advice Evening
2025-02-11 19:00 - 20:15 | Online
Gap Year Advice Evening Webinar 2025 – Flyer
Abingdon School and St Helen and St Katharine are again co-hosting the annual Gap Year Advice Evening Webinar on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 7:00-8:15 on Zoom. The webinar starts with a brief presentation on electing, planning, and managing a Gap Year. This is following by a further presentation from Independent Gap Advice (https://independentgapadvice.org/) on travel abroad during a Gap Year. Then, a panel of school leavers from Abingdon School and SHSK will share their individual stories of what they did during their Gap Year and how they felt about the choices they made. This will be followed by a Q&A session for any of the speakers or panellists.
Students and/or parents MUST register in advance for the webinar: bit.ly/gapyear25

Academic Coaching Starts
2025-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
Weekly sessions for younger students to work with a trained Student Coach. These sessions will provide a supportive space for students to work on personal academic targets using the Coaching Conversation.

This Isn't Going to Hurt - Aspiring Medics Event
2025-03-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
A day of practical, hands on workshops for aspiring medics by those working in the field. More details and sign up to come.

Academic Coaching 2
2025-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School

Oxbridge Club Y11
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Larkmead School, Faringdon road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF, United Kingdom

PSL Training
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
A training session for existing PSLs.

Academic Coaching
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School

Playwriting Competition (open to all ages)
2025-03-16 20:00 - 21:30 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Sunday 16 March, 2025 – Playwriting Competition (open to all ages) – Theatre, Radley College
The top scripts from each school will be showcased as a rehearsed reading to an invited
audience – this will be the final of the competition. The evening will be adjudicated by a visiting
professional playwright or director, who has a background in new writing.
The adjudicator will then choose an overall winning script.

Mock Assessment Centre
2025-03-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Event: Mock Assessment Centre
Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025
Time: 17.00 – 18.30
Venue: Radley College

Places: 40 places for OX14 Partners

An assessment centre is a way for an employer to get to know you more than they can in a traditional interview.
They want to see how you interact with other people, work as a team and how you approach tasks and activities.

This event is designed for students interested in pursuing Level 5 and Degree Apprenticeships, which might require participation in an Assessment Centre as part of the recruitment process.
Led by a representative from Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge (ASK) Programme, this workshop provides valuable insights into the use of assessment centres by employers, particularly those for large and competitive schemes. Students will gain an understanding of what to expect at an assessment centre and have the opportunity to take part in a mock activity that is similar to what they may experience in real life.
As well as a mock activity the workshop covers:
· What is an assessment centre?
· Why do employers use them?
· What to expect if you are invited to an assessment centre.
· Hints and tips for participating in an assessment centre.
· What you can do to prepare in advance.
· Asking for feedback.
· Reflecting on what you would do differently at a future assessment centre.

Sign up here . Deadline 21 February

Shakespeare Shorts Competition Final
2025-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Unicorn theatre
Student arrival at the Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon, for a 6.30pm start.

Break at 7.30pm for eating – bring packed teas.

Audience arrive for 8pm start – family, friends and colleagues invited!

Competition and adjudication should last roughly one hour.

Audience and students departed by 9.15pm

ChallengED STEM Challenge Day Y8/9
2025-03-27 09:15 - 12:30 | Larkmead School, Faringdon road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF, United Kingdom
Y8 Students are invited to attend this interactive STEM Challenge morning to build their teamwork and critical thinking skills. Explore IBrick and Space activities and meet new people at this fun and challenging event.

Futures Fair
2025-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Abingdon School
Futures Fair
Wednesday 30 April, 4pm to 6pm
Pavilion at Amey Theatre, Abingdon School (entry from Park Road OX14 1DE)
The Abingdon Futures Fair is back again with an impressive range of UK universities. Aimed at current Year 12s and open to all local students in Years 11 to 13 (and their parents), come along and speak to university representatives about their courses, admissions and student experience to inform your choices on what to do next.
Who should come?

Year 13s who are undecided about university study or starting careers;

Year 12s who are exploring universities and courses;

Year 11s who are looking for inspiration and guidance;

Parents and guardians of students aged 16 to 18.

Free entry and open to students from all local schools. Please note there is no onsite parking for this event.
Book here

Oxbridge Club - Cancelled
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:00
A session for students with an interest in applying for Oxbridge.

Webinar: Understanding Student Loans for University in the UK
2025-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Webinar: Understanding Student Loans for University in the UK
Wed 7 May 2025, 7pm-8pm on ZoomA webinar for UK students and parents who are thinking about student loans as part of university study in the UK. In this session, you will learn how student loans are funded; who is eligible for such student loans; the two types of student loans available; how much students can borrow; the cost of borrowing; paying back student loans and consequences of avoidance; and how to apply for a student loan. Presented by Michael Triff, Head of Career Guidance at Abingdon School. Open to students and parents from all OX14 partnership schools.

Register here: https://abingdon.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9_y08EhXQIawLHo-bNgfsQ

Webinar: Apprenticeships Advice Evening Webinar
2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:15 | Online
Webinar: Apprenticeships Advice Evening Webinar
Thu 8 May 2025, 7pm-8:15pm on Zoom
Year 10, 11 and Sixth Form students and their parents: Join us for an insightful and informative evening for those who want to know more about post-18 apprenticeships – what opportunities are available, where to search for them, and how to apply and secure one. We are delighted to be joined by a special guest expert in apprenticeships, Dr Anna Morrison CBE, Founder and Director of Amazing Apprenticeships, who will provide professional guidance and answer questions to help students and parents better understand the apprenticeship option. Additionally, you’ll hear from inspiring leavers from Abingdon School and St Helen and St Katharine who are current apprentices in different sectors. They will explain their decision to pursue an apprenticeship and share insights into their experience to date as an apprentice. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to learn about post-18 apprenticeships in a supportive and engaging environment. We look forward to seeing you there! Register at: http://bit.ly/apprenticeships2025

Apprenticeships Advice Evening Webinar 2025 Poster – Landscape

SupportED - Core event for Y9
2025-05-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Abingdon School
More details to come

PSL (New Cohort) Introductory Training
2025-05-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
Newly recruited PSLs are invited to attend this introductory training session to learn more about the role.

UCAT Training day - Aspiring Medics
2025-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Abingdon School
Save the date.

Oxbridge Club Y12
2025-06-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Y12 Oxbridge Club members are invited to attend an online session with an Admissions Officer. More information to come.

Operations Group Away Day
2025-06-16 09:00 - 15:00
Operations Group member will meet for a day of strategic planning and reflection. Details to be added.

Model United Nations Event
2025-06-23 09:00 - 15:30 | Abingdon School
Join students from other schools at this full day MUN event.
