Border's House

Follow the goings on in Border's house at Abingdon School, a leading UK independent school situated near to Oxford.

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎵

[Old Abingdonian Club @oldabingdonians]

Congrats to Quinn Miell-Ingram, selected to compete in the European Cross Country Championships, 8 December. Coming 5th in the trials, he said: “It was a very wet and muddy course but I battled through to secure my place in the team. I can’t wait to see what I can do in Turkey!”

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Nothing quite like a cold, sunny day!

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

House singing is nearly upon us!

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Fantastic assembly today by Luke in the U6th talking about his exciting sponsored walk on behalf of @TheNasioTrust.

If you would like to sponsor him then please do so https://t.co/l5cAh4JzPE

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Lovely to hear such friendly conversation as we launch the 3rd year/L6th mentoring programme.

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Victory in the inter house cricket. 3 wickets in a single over from Paddy rather helped…

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Third place in the golden mile to end the afternoon, and overall winners in the L6th!

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Brilliant running by Casper in the 4th year 800m

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

New school record for Luke in the senior 400m, by 2 seconds!!

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Twin wins for Xavi and Felix in the senior 200m!

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Inter house athletics off to a great start with Alfie and Michael 3rd and 6th in the senior 1500m!

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Nicely done Paddy!

[Abingdon Rowing @abingdonrowing]

A fantastic day yesterday as the entire club headed to Bedford for an old fashioned river regatta.

Racing lasted from 8:00am till 8:00pm with Abingdon involved in a total of 39 races. Abingdon made it to eight finals winning four.

Thanks to @FASBCabingdon for all the support.

[Abingdon School | Rugby @abingdonrugby]

The very best of luck to @oldabingdonians Joshua Mensah who plays for @BrunelRugby @EalingTF_Brunel today in a club national cup final at the home of rugby, Twickenham! Go well, Josh! #abingdonschoolrugby #brunelrugby #rugbypathways

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Not a bad bunch… Best of luck to the newest Old Abingdonians!

[Abingdon School @abingdonschool]

Congratulations to Abingdon student and England under-20 competitor, Quinn, who was placed 5th in the Trofeo Opitergium Road Race, Oderzo. https://t.co/7grptfk56O

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

As last tutor group sessions go, this looks like a delicious one for the 5th year…

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

A bit of last minute mindfulness practice as the 5th year prepare to launch into study leave.

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Good luck to Michael, Paddy and Ed!

[Abingdon Rowing @abingdonrowing]

Wednesday sees the boys race at the Schools Head of the River in the first major race of 2024. Four crews will be taking to the Tideway Course boating from Barn Elms with racing starting at 13:00.

1st VIII - 13
2nd VIII - 50
J16 1st VIII - 70
J16 2nd VIII - 155

[Border's House @BorderAbingdon]

Congratulations to Jay for an excellent performance!

[Abingdon School @abingdonschool]

Last week, 12 Abingdon climbers travelled to the White Spider climbing centre in South West London to compete in the Independent Schools Climbing Competition alongside 20 other schools from across the country. https://t.co/Kvh5txZhkV