Oxbridge Club Y11
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Larkmead School, Faringdon road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF, United Kingdom
An opportunity for Y11 students with an interest in applying to Oxbridge to hear more from teachers and alumni.

Shakespeare Shorts Final
2026-03-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
‘Shakespeare Shorts’ provides an opportunity for students from OX14 Schools to take part in
an inter-school drama competition. Year 9 students learn and perform a monologue or
duologue from any Shakespearean play. Students will be chosen from each participating school
and get the chance to perform alongside one another at a Grand Final.
By participating in the competition, students will be able to extend their knowledge of literacy
beyond the curriculum and strengthen and develop Oracy and Performance skills.
Schools will be able to integrate the competition as they see fit. Some may run this as a
voluntary co-curricular activity during a lunchtime, afterschool or drama club. Other centres
may decide to incorporate the competition into academic lessons. There is also the opportunity
for schools to select students who they feel would benefit most from the programme.
Finalists will get the opportunity to take part in a practical workshop before the final. This will
give students from different schools the chance to collaborate and work alongside one another.
No costume is to be worn, all actors will wear basic blacks, and no props. The only set allowed
will be a maximum of two chairs. We want every student to have a level playing field.
Internal selection – schools will host their own competition/performance for the internal
selection to select their finalists. The number of finalists from each centre will depend on the
number of centres taking part. We would want a maximum of 12 performances in the final.KEY DATES:
1. Internal selection judged by centres – must be done with names and monologues/duologues
submitted by end of February
2. Workshop and final – led and adjudicated by a visiting actor/practitioner with experience of
classical acting, held at the Radley Theatre, Abingdon, Friday 20th March, 6.30pm workshop
and 8pm Grand Final. (Sadly, the Unicorn Theatre is not available this year due to a
refurbishment)
TIMINGS:
• 2-3 minutes monologue max
• 3-5 minutes duologue max

Academic Coaching Final Session
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School

Peer Mentoring in the Workplace - PSL training session
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
Current PSLs are welcome to attend this session on Peer Mentoring in the workplace.

Pandemonium - Trading Game Event
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Abingdon School
A highly engaging collaborative team game for students, originally from a Finance education
setting (Deutsche Bank) now used to encourage students with an interest in Business/Economics. Open to Y12 students in partner schools.

Student Voice Meeting
2026-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Abingdon School
An opportunity for our student voice group to work together to discuss our partnership work and plan events.

Operations Group Meeting
2026-04-27 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-06-10 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-10-12 16:00 - 17:15

Workplace Skills in an AI-enabled World - Webinar
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 7:00–8:00 pm – webinar on Zoom
What skills are needed to be effective in a workplace enabled by AI? Hear from professionals who have seen AI integration from the inside: its successes, its failures, and what it really demands of the people working alongside AI. Learn what technical and non-technical skills make a difference in organisations embracing AI adoption and how to start building those skills, whether you’re still at school, at university, or just starting out in your career. Panellist presentations will be followed by a live Q&A. Webinar is open to Year 11–13 students and parents from Abingdon School and our OX14 partner schools, as well as to recent Abingdon School leavers (OAs) who are either at university or in employment. Webinar registration required here.

Workplace Skills in an AI-enabled World – Promotional Flyer – Student Version

Teacher CPD - Ai in Education
2026-05-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Abingdon School
We are excited to invite local teachers and school leaders to two free teacher CPD sessions on Ai in Education. We look forward to stylus leading the sessions and hope to welcome teachers and school leaders from across the area.

If you are interested in attending one or both of the sessions, please sign up via this link or the QR code. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcY5M5DoBU_O12cPs4AEotDGVlYUWVK88fHLQkRgFwiLuxnQ/viewform?usp=header

Please see the flyer for more details.

Both sessions will be held on Tuesday 5th May between 4 – 5.30, here at Abingdon School.

We hope to see you there!

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Webinar: Understanding Student Loans for University in the UK
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Tuesday 5 May, 7pm-8pm, on Zoom
A webinar for UK students and parents who are thinking about taking out student loans to fund university study in the UK. In this webinar, attendees will learn how student loans are funded; who is eligible for 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, Abingdon School. Register here.

Futures Fair
2026-05-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Abingdon School
Futures Fair
Thursday 7 May, 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

Apprenticeships Evening Webinar
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:15 | Online

SupportED - Year 9 Core Event
2026-05-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Abingdon School
More Details to come

Peer Support Lead Initial Training - New cohort
2026-05-14 14:00 - 17:00
Initial training session for the new cohort of Peer Support Leads. Venue TBC

Ultimate Frisbee - Year 7 Event CANCELLED
2026-06-03 09:30 - 12:30 | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom
We would like to invite up to 20 Y7 students from each partner school to attend this brand new, fun and inclusive sporting event. Open to all Y7s, this event aims to provide an opportunity for students to meet new people, get active, try something new and have fun!
The event will take place at Church farm (part of St Helen and St Katharine School) and will run from 9.30 – 12.30.
Partnership champions will select students for this event.

ESU Oracy Workshop For Teachers - Cancelled
2026-06-17 13:00 - 15:30 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
Teachers in OX14 LP Schools are invited to attend a half-day (2.5 hours) CPD workshop on embedding oracy skills to build cultures of oracy at schools. Each school is invited to send 1-2 teachers + 1-2 Sixth Formers. The session will run from 1 – 3.30 at Radley College. Please sign up here to register your interest.

UCAT Training day for Medics
2026-06-18 08:30 - 16:30 | Abingdon School
Year 12 Students undertaking a medicine application are invited to attend this UCAT training day to help prepare for the test. More details and sign up to come.

Steering Group Meeting
2026-06-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Online

ChallengED - Year 8 Core event
2026-06-24 08:00 - 17:00
More info to come

Pandemonium - Trading Game for Economics/ Business Students
2026-06-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Abingdon School
At first glance, The Trading Game sounds like it’s about numbers. It isn’t.

It’s a fast-paced, live strategy simulation where the world shifts in real time and you have to decide what to do next. Markets move, global events unfold and your judgement is what counts.
This isn’t about being good at maths. It’s about reading situations, thinking clearly when things change, and backing your decisions. The students who thrive are often the ones who stay calm, adapt quickly and trust their instincts. Psychology matters as much as logic. Timing matters as much as theory.

You don’t need prior economics knowledge. You don’t need to see yourself as a “finance person.” What you do need is curiosity, confidence and a willingness to test yourself.
If you enjoy debate, problem-solving, teamwork, or simply want to see how you respond when the stakes rise, The Trading Game might be exactly your kind of challenge.

Come and find out. Students from OX14 LP schools are invited to attend. Sign up information will be shared soon.

Suicide Prevention & Postvention - A Whole School Approach (Training for Teachers)
2026-06-25 09:00 - 12:30 | Abingdon School
Education Psychology Service – Oxfordshire County Council

Thursday 25th June at Abingdon School
9am – 12:30pm
2-3 spaces per school – ideal for those with pastoral responsibilities
£50 per person (full funding available for OX14 LP schools)

This 3.5 hour CPD course will cover the following –

Suicide Prevention: The current landscape for young people; risk factors; policies and actions to keep students safe.
Postvention: Why schools need a specific plan for death by suicide and the Postvention Response Plan

Please email ox14lp@abingdon.org.uk if you wish to reserve a funded space (OX14 Lp schools only.) Please be aware that EPS are capping numbers at 25, so we advise you to book places as soon as possible.

Futures & Networking Evening (Yr12)
2026-06-30 19:15 - 21:15 | Radley College, OX14 2HR
From designing robots in space to shaping how music reaches millions, this
careers event brings together people doing extraordinary things in very
different ways.
Some roles focus on creativity and the future, others about solving problems,
analysing data, or making big decisions under pressure. Whether you want to
make a difference in healthcare, build businesses, or fix projects when things go
wrong, there’s something for everyone.
Hear from people working in:
• Management consultancy
• Investment banking
• Cyber security
• Engineering
• Journalism
• Marketing
• … and many more
Why this matters:
• Get honest, insider insights
into real careers
• Ask the questions you actually
want answered
• Start building connections
that could shape your future

What to expect:
• Career talks – Small group sessions (approx. 20 minutes
including Q&A)
• Timed networking session – Opportunity to speak with different
speakers or ask follow-up questions in more depth
• Open networking session – Ideal time to ask about speakers’
wider experience or other roles and contacts in their industry
You need to:
Read It – Take a look at the speaker profiles HERE
Research It – Explore the speakers further:
• LinkedIn profiles
• Company websites
• Online searches
Choose It – Select three talks you would like to attend. You will attend two, but
choosing three helps:
• Smaller groups, better discussions
• Provides a backup option if needed
Prepare Questions – what do you want to find out
Futures & Networking Evening (Yr12)
Students are invited to attend careers a selection of careers talks and take part in a networking session with the opportunity to talk to speakers.

Register by 24th June here: 2026 Futures Conference Poster

ChallengED YEAR 8 Core Event
2026-07-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Larkmead School, Faringdon road, Abingdon, OX14 1RF, United Kingdom

Operations Group meeting
2026-09-14 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-11-16 16:00 - 17:15 | Online

Peer Support Lead Training
2026-09-22 16:00 - 17:00

Proposed Thinking Supper
2026-09-29 16:30 - 18:00 | St Helen and St Katharine’s, St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1BE, OX14 1BE, United Kingdom

Business Language Challenge
2026-10-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Abingdon School
More information to come
