Sherborne School - Record of Achievement

RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT 2017 - 2020

SHERBORNE SCHOOL

Record of Achievement Sherborne is a school defined by our commitment to the flourishing

of every single boy. We are a strong community, in which intellectual

inquiry is prized, sporting achievement celebrated, and artistic and

musical endeavour deeply valued. This Record of Achievement aims

to summarise the incredible breadth and depth of academic and

co-curricular achievement over the years.

LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS ACADEMIC

• English

• Mathematics • Science

• Modern Foreign Languages • Computing • Economics

• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) CO-CURRICULAR

• Clubs and Societies

• Combined Cadet Force (CCF) • Drama

• Outdoor Education • Music • Sport

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Academic achievements Mathematics

2019 - 2020

• ­­Sherborne­team­won­the­Year­10­Millfield­Maths Competition.

• ­­2019­Senior­Maths­Challenge­ (individual): ­­­­• ­7­ gold ­­­­• ­11­silver ­­­­• ­14­ bronze

English

2019 - 2020 • ­­Two­boys­received­the­Robert­Patterson­prize­for recitation.­

• ­­2019­Senior­Maths­Kangaroo: ­­­­• ­Two­boys­got­through,­achieving­merits.

2018 - 2019

• ­­British­Mathematical­Olympiad­(BMO1)­:

• ­­Represented­the­region­in­the­National­Final­in London.­Third­in­National­Poster­Competition.­

­­­­• ­1­x­merit

­­­­• ­1­x­distinction­

• ­­2019­UK­Linguistics­competition:

• ­­2019­ Intermediate­Maths­Challenge:­

­­­­• ­56­boys­competed­

­­­­• ­18­ gold

­­­­• ­26­boys­achieved­gold­awards­finishing­in­the top­5%­in­the­country.

­­­­• ­31­silver

2017 - 2018

• ­­Inter-House­Junior­Debating­on­the­subject­of scepticism­and­climate­change.

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• ­­Senior­Team­Mathematical­Challenge:­4­boys­won the­regional­competition­and­reached­national finals.

­­­­• ­30­bronze.

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2018 - 2019 • ­­AQA­Level­2­Further­Mathematics­examination: ­­­­• ­One­boy­was­recognised­by­AQA­as­one­of­only three­in­the­country­who­achieved­full­marks (from­an­entry­of­over­21,000).­ • ­­Sherborne­team­won­the­Inter-Schools­Year­10 Maths­Feast.

• ­­2018­Senior­Maths­Challenge­(individual):­ ­­­­• ­9­gold ­­­­• ­22­silver ­­­­• ­19­bronze • ­­Senior­Team­Mathematical­Challenge:­ ­­­­• ­4­boys­won­the­regional­competition,­reaching National­Finals­and­came­third­in­the­National Maths­Poster­Competition.

Science

2019 - 2020 • ­­Won­the­GCSE­entry­of­the­national­ESTA’s­“Earth Science­in­Action”­competition.­

Biology

2019 - 2020 • ­­2020­Biology­Challenge:­ ­­­­• ­5­gold ­­­­• ­6­silver ­­­­• ­3­bronze ­­­­• ­10­highly­commended.

2017 - 2018

• ­­Biology­Society’s­Challenge:­5­gold,­6­silver,­ ­­­­3­bronze,­5­highly­recommended­and 5­commended.

• ­­2019­Senior­Maths­Kangaroo: ­­­­• ­2­x­merits

Chemistry

­­­­• ­12­x­gold

2019 - 2020

­­­­• ­19­x­silver

• ­­2020­Chemistry­Olympiad:­

­­­­• ­29­x­bronze

­­­­• ­5­gold

• ­­2019­Intermediate­Maths­Challenge:

­­­­• ­4­silver • ­­2019­Intermediate­Maths­Kangaroo:

­­­­• ­1­bronze

­­­­• ­5­x­merit

­­­­• ­Progressed­through­several­rounds­in­the Chemistry­Analysis­Competition­2020.

• ­­2019­British­Mathematical­Olympiad­(BMO1): ­­­­• ­1­x­merit.

­­­­• ­Contributions­to­the­Chemistry­Symposium.

2018 - 2019

• ­­‘Top­of­the­Bench’­Chemistry­competition: Won­the­regional­heat.­ • ­­Chemistry­Challenge:­1­roentgenium;­4­gold;­ ­­­­2­silver;­5­copper­awards.­ ­3

Physics

Computing

• ­­12­boys­completed­the­Physics­Challenge­in­2019:

• ­­The­Perse­Coding­Challenge:­

­­­­• ­3­x­gold

­­­­• ­Completed­by­three­boys­in­2020

­­­­• ­3­x­silver

­­­­• ­Qualified­for­the­national­semi-finals­with­good passing­scores.

2018 - 2019

• ­­2019­British­Physics­Olympiad: ­­­­• ­1­x­silver ­­­­• ­3­x­bronze • ­­1­x­gold­(coming­in­the­top­100,­also­achieving­a top­100­place­in­his­Lower­Sixth­-­the­sixth­gold won­in­the­Physics­and­Astrophysics­Olympiads­in the­last­two­years).

Modern Foreign Languages

2019 - 2020

• ­­Intermediate/foundation­challenge: ­­­­• ­26­boys­achieved­gold­(top­5%­in­country) ­­­­• ­36­silver­(top­15%)

2018 - 2019

• ­­Intermediate­challenge: ­­­­• ­6­x­gold­(top­5%­in­country) ­­­­• ­21­x­silver­(top­15%) • ­­Advanced­challenge: ­­­­• ­2­x­gold­ ­­­­• ­2­x­bronze

2017 - 2018

• ­­Intermediate­challenge: ­­­­• ­6­boys­achieved­gold­(top­5%­in­country)­ ­­­­­­and­21­silver­(top­15%).­ • ­­Advanced­challenge: ­­­­• ­2­x­gold ­4

­­­­• ­2­x­bronze.

2019 - 2020

­­­­• ­Several­boys­completed­the­EdX­online­MOOC for­python­coding­in­2020. ­­­­• ­15­boys­took­part­in­the­coding­club­and designed­and­coded­a­simulated­robotic­car (self-driving)­and­entered­several­competitions.

Economics

2018 - 2019 • ­­Regional­Winners­of­the­Share4School Competition.­ • ­­Second­in­the­national­Shares4School.

• ­­9­Economists­from­the­Lower­Sixth­participated­in the­Shares4School­competition,­organised­by­a leading­retail­stockbroker: ­­­­• ­Each­team­started­with­£2,000­to­invest­into­the stock­market,­generously­provided­by­Sherborne 360°,­with­the­aim­of­achieving­the­greatest profit­over­the­period­October­to­June. ­­­­• ­Of­the­43­schools­taking­part;­Sherborne­School, generated­a­29.5%­return­and­came­second­in the­national­competition. ­­­­• ­There­were­regional­winners­for­the­South­West who­were­invited­to­Mansion­House­for­the awards­ceremony­where­they­networked­with top­fund­managers.

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Extended Project Qualification

2019 - 2020

• 28 Fifth Formers successfully completed an EPQ project during lockdown 2020.

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Co-curricular achievements Debating

Model United Nations

• ­­Senior­Debating­competition­held­with­lively debates­on­remembrance,­the­MeToo­movement and­the­legalisation­of­cannabis.

• ­­The­Model­United­Nations­conference­at Clayesmore­was­a­superb­experience.­Nine­pupils from­Sherborne­and­Sherborne­Girls­joined­forces to­represent­Turkey,­Ethiopia­and­the­UK.

Extra-Curricular

­­­­• ­Sherborne­team­competed­in­Modern­United Nations­regional­competition­2018:

2018 - 2019

2019 - 2020

• ­­Two­boys­started­their­own­businesses­during lockdown: ­­­­• ­Selling­goods­on­Amazon ­­­­• ­Making­and­selling­Japanese­gardening­tools ­­­­• ­One­boy­won­the­Entrepreneurship­award­for starting­his­own­business­selling­garden furniture.­ • ­­Boys are­involved­with­the­production­and­support of TedX Sherborne,­broadcasted­on­world­media.

One­boy was­invited­to­speak at­the­event.

2018 - 2019

­­­­• ­Awarded­the­prize­for­the­best­delegate ­­­­• ­The­UK­delegation­was­awarded­third­place­out of­about­20­delegations. ­­­­• ­One­boy­was­awarded­best­delegate­on­the Political­Committee­and­was­also­invited­to speak­at­the­General­Assembly.­ ­­­­• ­One­boy­was­commended­for­his­contribution­to the­Economic­and­Social­Council.

• ­­All­pupils­thoroughly­enjoyed­a­full­day­of debating­resolutions­on­issues­ranging­from­gun control­to­artificial­intelligence.

• ­­17­boys­completed­their­bronze­certificate­in the iDea scheme.

• ­­A­group­of­L6­boys­presented­a­video­storyboard of­ideas­for­a­marketing­campaign­at­World­First’s offices­in­London.

Leadership and Teambuilding

2017 - 2018

• ­­Fifth­Form­boys­went­to­Brownsea­Island­for­the annual­Leadership and Teambuilding Course.

• ­­Radio­Sherborne (Radio­Sherborne­is­broadcast from­the­bowels­of­the­BSR). ­­­­• ­Staff­contributed­to­the­programme­of Intergenerational Song Wars and­a­take­on Desert Island Discs. ­­­­• ­Several­boys­hosted­Playtime,­Jazz­Playhouse and­a­current­affair­show­entitled­Informer.

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CCF

2019 - 2020 Field­Trips:

Events:

• ­­Royal­Navy­section­attended­Yeovilton

• ­­The­CCF­participated­in­the­Town­Parade

• ­­Army­and­Royal­Marines­went­to­the­Royal­Military Academy,­Sandhurst.

• ­­The­Biennial­Inspection­took­place­in­March­where the­Guest­of­Honour­was­the­Commander Sandhurst­Group,­Brigadier­Carr-Smith.

• ­­The­boys­were­treated­to­a­night­exercise­and­our older­cadets­got­to­attack­and­defend­buildings using­blank­ammunition.­ • ­­Superbly­hosted­by­a­former­Sherborne­Biology teacher­and­CCF­volunteer,­who­took­the­boys­on a­tour­of­Old­College.­ Visits: • ­­An­Upper­Sixth­boy­was­invited­to­be­a staff­cadet, involving­a six­week Canada­cadet­exchange.

• ­­One­boy­was­invited­to­spend­the­summer­in­the Canadian­Rockies,­as­a­staff­cadet,­following­his outstanding­performance­the­previous­summer.­ Training: • ­­The­older­years­went­live­firing­on­Dartmoor, took­part­in­navigating­at­night­training­and experienced­an­obstacle­course­(later­joined­by the­Sixth­Form).

• ­­Boys­spent­time­learning­urban­combat­drills­and abseiling­from­buildings­in­Copehill­Down­training village.­

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• ­­The­CCF­had­the­duty­of­marking­the­School’s­and the­Town’s­Remembrance­events­which­they­did with­due­solemnity­with­one­of­the­Cadets leading the­entire­parade.

Awards: • ­­Head­of­the­CCF­was­appointed­Majesty’s­LordLieutenant’s­Cadet­for­Dorset.

• ­­2 boys have won­(over­last­three­years)­the National­CCFs Competition,­resulting­in them being­selected­for six­weeks adventurous expeditions to­South­Africa (2017)­and­Canada (2020).

• ­­The­Army­section­entered­the­Rifles­National Cadet­Cup­and­came­second,­only­narrowly missing­out­on­first­place.

• ­­Boys­competed­in­the Rifles­Cadet­Cup­and­Royal Marines’­Pringle­Trophy­coming­respectively, 2nd and­4th.­These­are­both­national­competitions.

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2018 - 2019 Field­Trips:

Awards:

• ­­Army­Training­Regiment­Winchester­and­the Britannia­Royal­Naval­College,­Dartmouth.

• ­­One­boy­was­appointed­Her­Majesty’s­LordLieutenant’s­Cadet­for­Dorset­which­marks­him­out as­the­leading­cadet­in­the­county.

Visits:

­­­­• ­The­Royal­Marines’­Pringle­Trophy­–­represented by­our­young­team,­awarded­with­distinction.

• ­­Commando­Training­Centre­and­HMS­Bristol • ­­CCF­Summer­Camp­to­Longmoor­and­the mountain­biking­expedition­in­the­Transylvanian Alps­in­Romania.

Events • ­­The­Rifles­Freedom­of­Sherborne­Parade­was­a­real highlight­for­the­CCF­and­the­School:

Training: • ­­The­first­pupil­from­Sherborne­School­for­four­years to­complete­the­Royal­Marines­Officer­‘Look­at Life’­Course.­He­spent­his­Lent­Half­Term­at­the Commando­Training­Centre­in­Lympstone.

­­­­• ­Old­Shirburnian­Major­General­Rupert­Jones said­some­very­kind­words­about­the­Contingent as­he­addressed­the­public­about­the­history­and role­of­The­Rifles.

• ­­The­CCF­marched­behind­troops­from­1­and­6 Rifles­and­we­then­had­the­privilege­of­witnessing the­Band­and­Bugles­of­The­Rifles­play­in­the Courts. ­­­­• ­The­CCF­Sixth­Form­competed­for­the­title­of Iron­Cadet­to­see­who­is­the­fittest­in­the­CCF­to get­their­name­on­the­honours­board­in­the dining­hall.

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2017 - 2018 Field­Trips:

Events:

• ­­Royal­Navy­travelled­to­Poole­Harbour­to­complete their­kayaking qualification.

• ­­Three­boys­had­the­honour­of­meeting­Her­Majesty The­Queen­aboard­HMS­Sutherland,­our­affiliated Ship.

• ­­Army­and­Royal­Marines­travelled­to­Salisbury Plain.­ Visits: • ­­HMS­Raleigh • ­­Commando­Helicopter­Force­at­Yeovilton­(Royal Navy­section).

• ­­The­Army­and­Royal­Marines­Fourth­Form­were hosted­at­the­Army­Training­Regiment­Winchester.­ • ­­Royal­Navy­CCF­contingent­were­hosted­by­HMS Raleigh­and­got­to­experience­life­on­a­naval­base and­sail­in­Royal­Navy­vessels.

• ­­The­Army­and­Royal­Marines­completed­a­testing visit­to­the­Commando­Training­Centre.

Training: • ­­Leadership­and­Development­Course:­Fifth­Form travelled­to­Dartmoor­for­night­navigation­training, live­firing­and­experienced­an­obstacle­course (later­joined­by­Sixth­Form).

• ­­CCF­adventure­training­trip­to­Norway­during­the summer.

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• ­­The­CCF­were­heavily­involved­in­the Remembrance­activities­including­the­Sherborne Town­Parade.

• ­­CCF­Biennial­Inspection­with­Old­Shirburnian Major­General­Rupert­Jones­(OS)­as­the­Inspecting officer.­Major­General­Jones­presented,­member­of staff,­Mr Scorer with­his­Cadet­Forces­Medal, which­he­received­for­12­years­unbroken­service­to the­CCF. Awards: • ­­Sherborne­team­won­the­coveted­Map­Reading trophy­at­the­annual­Pringle­Trophy­competition (named­after­an­OS­and­former­Commandant General­of­the­Royal­Marines,­Lieutenant­General Sir­Stuart­Pringle)­.

• ­­From­hundreds­of­applicants,­one­boy­attended Cadet­Leadership­Course­and­made­it­to­the­final 40­of­the­Westminster­Award.

• ­­Following­a­national­competition,­one­boy selected­as­one­of­10­cadets­from­the­UK­to­go­on a­charity­and­adventure­trip­to­South­Africa.

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Drama

2019 - 2020 • 4 House plays: • Wallace

• The Digby

• The Green

Unman, Wittering and Zigo The Cripple Of Inishmaan One Man Two Guv’nors

• Abbeylands A Few Good Men.

• Sixth Form

• The Fire Raisers & Catch 22

• Joint Schools Play at Sherborne Girls • Tristan and Yseult

• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

• Lower School

• Whale David Holman.

• Four achieved Grade 8 Distinction in the LAMDA Acting Duologue • Entered the Dramatic Reading Competition.

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2018 - 2019

2017 - 2018

• ­­House­plays:

• ­­House­plays:

­­­­• ­Lyon ­­­­­­­­The Fire Raisers

­­­­• ­The­Digby­­­­­The Weir

­­­­• ­School­­­­­Catch 22

­­­­• ­Wallace ­­­­­­­­­Accidental Death of an Anarchist

­­­­• ­Abbey ­­­­­History Boys

­­­­• ­Abbeylands ­­‘Allo, ‘Allo

­­­­• ­Harper ­­­­By Night

­­­­• ­The­Green­­­­­The Government Inspector

• ­­The­2019­Joint­School’s­Play

­­­­• ­Junior­Play ­­­­The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – abridged

­­­­• ­Tristan and Yseult • ­­The­Joint­Schools’­Musical­with­Sherborne­Girls: ­­­­• ­Evita • ­­52­boys­took­LAMDA­exams:­ ­­­­• ­5­distinctions­at­grade­8­LAMDA ­­­­• ­Drama­Showcase­performed­as­part­of­LAMDA, GCSE­and­A­Level.

• ­­Two­joint­productions­with­Sherborne­Girls:­ ­­­­• ­1984 ­­­­• ­The Secret Life of Walter Mitty • ­­Dramatic­Reading­Competition • ­­Two­boys­achieved­Grade­8­LAMDA­awards.­

• ­­GCSE­and­A­level­candidates­participated­in­a workshop­with­Frantic­Assembly­Theatre­Company and­have­acquired­new­devising­techniques around­the­creation­of­Verbatim­Theatre.

• ­­Entered­the­Dramatic­Reading­Competition.

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Over 200 participants have signed up for 2021.

2019 - 2020 ­­­­• ­18­awarded­gold ­­­­• ­Seven­awarded­silver ­­­­• ­18­boys­awarded­bronze.

2018 - 2019

• ­­Duke­of­Edinburgh’s­expeditions­-­99­boys­participated,­resulting­in: ­­­­• ­11­x­gold ­­­­• ­16­x­silver ­­­­• ­44­x­bronze.

The­boys­were­presented­with­their­certificates­by­members­of­the­Royal­Family.

2017 - 2018

• ­­59­boys­completed­their­Expedition • ­­40­certificates­presented­from­all­levels­including­9­gold­(receiving­gold­certificates­at­a ceremony­at­Buckingham­Palace.­

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Ten Tors

2018 - 2019 • ­­An­additional­third­team­was­entered­from­the Fourth­Form.

• ­­They­joined­over­400­other­teams­on­the­event and­took­up­the­challenge­to­navigate­a­35­mile route­over­two­days­without­outside­assistance, across­Dartmoor’s­barren­terrain.

• ­­Over­the­nine­days­of­training,­spread­through the­year,­the­boys­covered­over­100­miles, enduring­some­horrendous­weather­along­the way,­including­60mph­gusting­winds­on­the­final training­weekend.

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Music

2019 - 2020 • ­­28 concerts­took­place­in­Cheap­Street­Church,­the Music­School­and­Sherborne­Abbey.

• ­­Joint­Schools’­Symphony­Orchestra­(80­pupils)­in the­BSR­and­in­Bristol.

• ­­Wind­Band­played­‘Music from the­Movies’ (co-ordinated­with­film­clips)­for­a­local­festival.

• ­­Two one-hour pupil­organ­recitals­were­held­on­the two­contrasting­instruments­of­the­School­Chapel.

• ­­A­Jazz­Evening,­with­dinner,­featured­the­22–strong Swing­Band which­then­made­two­Lockdown remote­recordings­in­the­Trinity­Term.

• ­­The Strings Festival and Masterclass took­place with­professional­violinist­Sophie­Langdon­as adjudicator.

• ­­104 boys­in­Choir­for­two­sung­services­in Sherborne­Abbey­every­week­until­Easter­2020 (Lockdown).

• ­­64 boys­in­Wind­Band­which­gave­one­‘live’ concert­in­the­BSR­and­made­four­remote recordings­during­the­Lockdown.

• ­­Choral­Society­performance­of­Mozart’s­Requiem, with­professional­soloists­and­orchestra,­in­the Abbey­in­February.

• ­­Two­boys­achieved­their­ATCL­diplomas • ­­Sell-out­audience­at­both­the­Cerne­Abbas­Festival in­October­and­the­‘All­Stars’­in­the­Dining­Hall­in November.

• ­­Carol­Service­and­candle-lit­Advent­Carol­Service.

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• ­­Prep­Schools’­Jazz­Day • ­­The­Chamber­Choir­hosted­the­Sølvgutten­Choir from­Norway­in­the­Chapel­and­performed­‘Carols and Readings for Christmas’­raising­money­for­the homeless­charity,­Crisis.

• ­­The­Chamber­Choir­sang­Choral­Evensong­in­the Chapel,­and­afterwards­had­a­Choir­Dinner­in­the OSR­on­the­Monday­evening.

• ­­The­Joint­Schools’­Orchestra­gave­a­concert­in St­John’s,­Smith­Square,­London.

• ­­There­were­many­Lockdown­Recordings.­Each­boy recorded­his­instrumental­or­vocal­part­on­a­mobile phone­—­in­some­cases­many­miles­from Sherborne­—­and­then­sent­his­‘track’­to­the­music staff­for­compiling­and­editing­into­a­magnificent whole­on­Logic­(including­87­members­of­the­Choir in­Mascagni’s­Easter Hymn).

• ­­A­virtual­Gala­Concert­for­The­Commemoration­of the­Benefactors­featured­163­boys.

• ­­A­virtual­Leavers’­Concert­featured­a­45­minute video­filmed­by­­13­voluntary­musicians­in­their homes.

• ­­Nine­Lockdown­ensemble­performances­were recorded­at­home­on­mobile­phones­and­put together­in­Sherborne­on­Logic­by­the­music­staff.

• ­­There­were­10­Grade­8­exam­results­(5­Distinctions, 5­Merits)­amongst­42­exams­(grades­3-8)­taken­in the­first­two­terms­of­the­year­before­Lockdown.

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2018 - 2019 • ­­38­concerts­took­place­in­Cheap­Street­Church, the­Music­School­and­the­Abbey.

• ­­Swing­Band­Tour­to­Barbados­summer­2018 • ­­Choral­CD­released­December­2018 • ­­Swing­CD­(recorded­in­Barbados)­released­in­2018

• ­­Joint­Schools’­performance­of­Berlioz­Te­Deum with­professional­soloists­in­Poole­Arts­Centre­(the Lighthouse)­-­220­singers­and­a­gigantic­orchestra.

• ­­The­Sherborne­Abbey­Festival­started­the­Trinity Term­with­its­three­concerts:

• ­­The­Brass­Quintet­got­through­to­semi-final­of 2019­National­Pro­Corda­Competition.­

­­­­• ­Chamber­Music

• ­­One­boy­achieved­an­Oxford­Choral­Scholarship for­September­2019.­

­­­­• ­Chamber­Choir­Close­Harmony.­

• ­­33­boys­have­achieved­Grade­8­in­at­least­one musical­instrument­in­2019.

• ­­The­Choral­Society­performed­Verdi’s­Requiem­in Wells­Cathedral­in­January­2019.­ • ­­16­boys­performed­at­the­Autumn­Ball­in­October 2018­and­a­similar­number­played­at­RocSoc. • ­­A­musical­film­themed­afternoon,­with synchronised­film­clips,­in­the­Powell­Theatre­was enjoyed­by­parents­and­the­public.

• ­­Electronic­and­rock­music­featured­in­an­Electronic Music­Workshop.­ • ­­Two­boys­achieved­their­ATCL’s­and­another his­LTCL • ­­Orchestral­playing­featured­in­two­large-scale concerts,­the­first­celebrating­the­Joint­Schools­in the­BSR­and­the­second­in­the­Sheldonian­Theatre in­Oxford,­with­the­Symphony­Orchestra­giving impressive­performances­of:­ ­­­­• ­Walton’s­Spitfire Prelude and Fugue ­­­­• ­Beethoven’s­Egmont Overture ­­­­• ­The­first­movement­of­Rachmaninov’s­stunning Third Symphony.

• ­­The­Halliday­Music­Competition­for­pianists, singers­and­organists,­was­adjudicated­by Professor­Stephen­Darlington­from­Christ­Church, Oxford.

­­­­• ­Swing­Band­

• ­­Chamber­music­featured­in­the­National­Pro­Corda Chamber­Music­Competition­when­four­ensembles took­part,­with­the­Brass­Quintet­getting­to­the semi-final.

• ­­Jazz­featured­at­a­Dinner­and­Jazz­evening­in­the Dining­Hall.

• ­­Two­large­scale­concerts­with­Sherborne­Girls, The­Gryphon­and­Leweston: ­­­­• ­Sinfonia­and­Sinfonietta­(BSR) ­­­­• ­Wind­Band­and­the­Symphony­Orchestra­(Merritt Centre­at­Sherborne­Girls).

• ­­Sherborne­School­“Radio­Orchestra”­–­unique, amazing,­and­a­thrill­for­players­and­audience­in Nelson­Riddle­arrangements­with­Frank­Sinatra style­vocalists­performed­in­the­Gala­Concert.

• ­­Three­musicians­were­joined­by­several­others­in­a Joint­Schools’­Unplugged,­in­the­Tindall­Recital Hall­on­Valentine’s­Day,­and­then­in­the­Spring­Ball in­the­BSR. • ­­There­were­25­successful­Grade­8­exams­taken (amongst­48­successful­exams­(grades­2-8)­taken­in the­year)):­ ­­­­• ­11­x­distinctions­ ­­­­• ­4­x­merits.­

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2017 - 2018 • ­­49­lunchtime­recitals­in­Cheap­Street­Church­for instrumentalists­of­all­disciplines.

• ­­The­180-strong­Choral­Society­sang­Bach’s­St John Passion in­the­Abbey­in­February.

• ­­The­Joint­Schools’­Musical­-­The Secret Diary of Walter Mitty with­incidental­music­composed­by­a Sixth­Form­Music­Scholar­and­songs­by­the Director­of­Music.

• ­­The­Swing­Band­performed­in­St­George’s, Hanover­Square­alongside­Sherborne­Girls Madrigal Society.

• ­­107­strong­Choir­and­Chamber­Choir­sang­weekly (including­in­the­Abbey).

• ­­Scholars’­Concert­took­place­in­the­Tindall­Recital Hall­for­parents­and­the­Heads­and­Directors­of Music­of­the­relevant­Prep­schools.­

• ­­Swing­Band­undertook­four­concert­performances —­‘Dinner­and­Jazz’­occasions­in­the­Dining­Hall.

• ­­Two­boys­achieved­their­[Level­4]­ATCL performance­diplomas:

• ­­Chamber­Orchestra­performed­in­the Mince Pies Recital featuring­Corelli’s­Christmas Concerto.

­­­­• ­1­x­distinction

• ­­An­Unplugged­and­a­‘RocSoc’­Autumn­Ball demonstrated­the­school’s­rock­music.

• ­­Sherborne­Abbey­Festival­saw­more­participation from­Sherborne­than­any­other­local­school­in­the area­—­separate­Chamber­Orchestra,­Close Harmony/Barbershop,­Chamber­Music­and­Swing Band­concerts.

• ­­A­jazz­workshop­and­an­all-day­Woodwind Workshop­were­well­attended,­both­led­by­visiting artists.

• ­­Chamber­Choir­sang­Choral­Evensong­in­Merton College,­Oxford­(joint­with­their­choir)­and Salisbury­Cathedral.

• ­­Sandroyd­Prep­School­visited­for­a­day­of­jazz when­the­Swing­Band­individually­coached­each visiting­pupil.

• ­­471­lessons­took­place­in­the­Music­School­each week.

• ­­Three­Upper­Sixth­Form­musicians­were interviewed­and­auditioned­on­their­instruments for­places­at­Oxford­next­year.­­One­was­offered­a Choral­Scholarship.

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­­­­• ­1­x­[Level­5]­LTCL

• ­­A­half­hour­‘Battle­of­the­Organs’­where­pupils competed­for­quality­(and­volume)­on­the­two Chapel­Organs.

• ­­13­Grade­8­Distinctions­amongst­53­successful exams­(grades­4-8)­taken­in­the­year­ • ­­Commem­music­involved: ­­­­• ­Gala­Concert ­­­­• ­Leavers’­Concert ­­­­• ­Friday­afternoon­Tea­and­Jazz

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Sport

2019 - 2020 Athletics

Fives

• ­­21­boys­qualified­for­Dorset­athletics championships;­5­were­county­champions.

• ­­Colquhoun­Open­singles­fives­competition:

• ­­Excellent­performance­in­the Lutra Shield:

• ­­The­Fives­team­have­had­a­healthy­fixture­list­with nine­matches­and­one­national­competition.

­­­­• ­The­junior­team­won­through­to­the­South­West Finals­of­the­Track­and­Field­Cup­and­narrowly missed­out­on­qualification­for­the­National Finals.

­­­­• ­A­Lower­Sixth­Former­came­second­

Football

• ­­The­climbing­team­entered­two­rounds­of­the­open winter­bouldering­league:

• ­­U18­Football­A­team­(a­mixture­of­Fifth­and­Sixth Formers)­won­the­2020­Wessex­Independent Schools’­League­for­the­second­time. .­ Golf

­­­­• ­In­the­first­round­one­boy­came­sixth­in­the ‘masters’­division.

• ­­Sherborne­golf­team­participated­in­the­West­of England­Invitational.

Climbing

­­­­• ­One­boy­came­forth­in­the­‘amateurs’­division­ • ­­In­the­second­round­we­had­a­sixth­place­in­the ‘amateurs’­division,­with­4­in­the­top­25.­ Cross-country • ­­Cross-country­team­won­two­golds­and­a­silver: ­­­­• ­Two­boys­qualified­for­the­South­West Championships. ­­­­• ­One­boy­made­it­through­to­the­regional championships.

• ­­The­Milton­Abbey­race: ­­­­• ­The­Senior­and­Inters­team­took­home­both­of the­winning­trophies.­ • ­­The­Studland­Stampede: ­­­­• ­One­boy­won­first­place­in­the­juniors­and­one­in the­Inters.­ ­­­­• ­In­the­senior­race,­the­captain­came­1st­place.­­

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Hockey • ­­Hockey­U16­squad­reached­the­national­finals­in January­2020.

• ­­The­Fourth­XI­Hockey­team­have­had­an­unbeaten season­frequently­overwhelming­their­opposition.

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Rugby

Sailing

• ­­Over­340­players­involved­in­the­game

• ­­Sherborne sailing team­won­the 420 Sailing Championship.

• ­­One­boy­awarded­a­contract­with­Bath­Rugby­in 2020.

• ­­One­boy­selected­for­Ireland­U18­and­given­a contract­with­Ulster­Rugby­Academy.

• ­­Six­boys­played­rugby­for­Bath­Academy­U18 • ­­One­boy­representing­Dorset­&­Wilts­U18 • ­­One­boy­representing­Dorset­and­Wilts­U17 • ­­One­boy­selected­for­Thailand­U18 • ­­Seven­U16s­representing­academies­–­six­for­Bath and­one­for­Exeter.

• ­­2­U15s­representing­Bath­Academy­and­two­Dorset and­Wilts­U15s.

• ­­3­boys­selected­to­be­England­Academy­players • ­­The­first­XV­finished­9th­in­the­Daily Mail Merit Table: ­­­­• ­This­is­the­first­time­a­Sherborne­side­has finished­in­the­top­ten­since­the­table­began.­

• ­­UK­Youth­and­Junior­Team­Racing­Championships: ­­­­• ­Sherborne’s­senior­team­came­15th­and­the Junior­Team­came­21st.­ Skiing • ­­The­ski­racing­trip­returned­to­school­after­a successful­four­days­in­Wengen­at­the­Down­Hill Only­British­Schoolboys­Championships­with­the boys­enjoying­the­opportunity­to­race­on­the famous­Lauberhorn­piste.

Results • ­­U16­Slalom­Champion­–­National­Schoolboy Champion.

• ­­U14­Slalom­Team­Bronze­medallists • ­­U14­Giant­Slalom­Team­Bronze­medallists • ­­U16­Dual­Slalom­Silver­medallists.

­­­­• ­They­qualified­for­the­semi-final­of­the­under-18 National­Schools­Cup­where­they­face­Whitgift School­at­Allianz­Park.

• ­­One­boy­represented­Ireland­under-18s,­earning­a cap­in­their­fixture­against­Italy­in­November: ­­­­• ­He­was­invited­to­attend­an­Ireland­Under-18 Schools­and­Clubs­camp.­

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2018 - 2019 Athletics

Clay­Pigeon­Shooting

• ­­English­Schools­Championships­2019: ­­­­• ­1­boy­selected­for­javelin­(third­year­running).­

• ­­William­Powells­Clay­Pigeon­Shooting­Competition 2019:

• ­­2019­GB­men’s­pentathlon­team:

­­­­• ­One­boy­came­5th­out­of­140.

­­­­• ­1­boy­selected­to­compete­ • ­­Lutra­Shield­and­the­North­Dorset­Trials: ­­­­• ­20­boys­qualified­for­the­Dorset­Championships­ • ­­Marlborough­Nitro­event:

Climbing­ • ­­Independent­Schools’­Climbing­Competition: ­­­­• ­Strongest­ever­performance­-­one­boy­finished­in the­top­20.

­­­­• ­The­Senior­squad­won­the­overall­title­

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­­­­• ­Third­Form­won­overall­title­at­the­North­Dorset team­event­later­in­the­season.

Cricket

• ­­Dorset­Championships:

­­­­• ­Won­by­the­U14­cricketers

­­­­• ­7­boys­were­crowned­County­Champions­and selected­to­represent­Dorset­at­the­South­West Championships.

­­­­• ­3­x­boys­scored­centuries

• ­­South­West­Championships:

• ­­County­Cricket­Cup­2018:

­­­­• ­Won­the­high­jump­with­a­school­record equalling­jump­of­1.98m,­also­qualifying­the winner­for­the­English­Schools­Championships.

­­­­• ­Won­by­Mini­Colts­A.­

• ­­County­Champions­Trophy:

­­­­• ­5­x­boys­took­5­or­more­wickets­(including­three hat-tricks).

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Cross­Country

Football

• ­­Studland­Stampede:

• ­­The­Mini­Colts­B­were­unbeaten

­­­­• ­One­boy­won­the­Senior­Boys’­competition

• ­­Domestic­preseason­tour­to­Fulham­FC, culminating­in­them­being­able­to­play­on­the pitch­at­Craven­Cottage­at­half­time­during Fulham’s­FA­Cup­match­against­Oldham.

­­­­• ­One­boy­won­the­Junior­race • ­­The­Sherborne­Trophy: ­­­­• ­Continues­to­be­a­popular­race­with­15­schools and­144­runners­competing. ­­­­• ­One­boy­secured­third­place • ­­Dorset­county­trials­in­Bournemouth: ­­­­• ­3­x­boys­were­all­selected­to­complete­ ­­­­• ­Won­overall­in­the­junior­race • ­­English­Schools­championships­in­Leeds: ­­­­• ­3­x­boys­were­selected­to­represent­Dorset­ ­­­­• ­Dorset­came­5th­out­of­45­counties.

Fives • ­­Colquhoun­Open­singles­competition: ­­­­• ­One­boy­came­second­overall­(an­impressive achievement).

• ­­National­Schools’­Competition: ­­­­• ­One­boy­reached­the­Quarter­Finals­ ­­­­• ­A­doubles­pair­reached­the­Quarter­Finals­of their­event.

Hockey • ­­The­National­Plate­2018: ­­­­• ­Hockey­1st­XI­reached­the­finals­ •­­­­ ­­The­National­Finals­in­2018: ­­­­• ­Mini­Colts­A­hockey­team­finished­within­the­top 8­in­the­country.

•­­­­ ­­National­Plate­in­2018­and­2019: ­­­­• ­Hockey­1st­XI­reached­the­finals.­ PADI •­­­­ ­­PADI­Open­Water­certificate: ­­­­• ­In­2019­6­boys­achieved­their­PADI­Open­Water ­­­­ certificate. ­­­­• ­2­x­secured­their­PADI­Advanced­Open­Water ­­­­ qualification. ­­­­• ­2­x­passed­their­PADI­Search­&­Recovery ­­­­ Specialities.­ ­­­­• ­2­x­qualified­as­PADI­Nitrox­divers.

Polo • ­­Schools­and­Universities­Polo­Association­Senior ­­­­Schools­Arena­polo­tournament­in­2018: ­­­­• ­Sherborne­polo­team­came­second.

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Rugby

Shooting

• ­­The­Rugby­season­started­with­100­boys­spending three­days­of­their­summer­holidays­at­School­to train,­before­playing­pre-season­matches­versus Harrow­and­Ivybridge.

• ­­National­Long-Range­Rifle­2018­and­the­Schools Winter­Open­Shooting­Competition:

• ­­The­final­block­fixture­of­the­season,­Sherborne were­able­to­put­out­16­teams­versus­Marlborough showing­the­depth­we­have­in­the­School­and­the bright­future­it­has­in­the­coming­years.

­­­­• ­4x­boys­awarded­their­marksmanship­badges.­

• ­­Bryanston­Sevens­tournament­2018: ­­­­• ­U18­VII­won­the­plate­ ­­­­• ­U15­VII­won­the­cup ­­­­• ­U16­VII­got­through­to­the­last­4 ­­­­• ­The­U15s­won­the­plate­and­the­U14s­won­the bowl.

• ­­National­Schools­Plate­2018-19: ­­­­• ­First­XV­in­the­final­-­finishing­second­to­a­strong Bloxham­side.

• ­­2018-19­Rosslyn­Park­competitions: ­­­­• ­First­XV­reached­the­last­12­ • ­­U14s­and­U16s­Rugby­both­crowned­Dorset champions­in­2019.­ • ­­Fine­performances­against­Bryanston­and­The Thomas­Hardye­School­meant­that­Sherborne­were also­into­the­Dorset­and­Wiltshire­Cup­final.

­­­­• ­Sherborne­reached­the­top­20.­ • ­­National­Smallbore­Rifle­Association­in­2018:­

Ski­Racing • ­­2019­DHO­British­Schoolboys­Championships,­in Wengen: ­­­­• ­The­Ski­Racing­squad­won­the­U18­unregistered entry.­ Swimming • ­­The­Swimming­Team­won­over­half­of­their­galas­in 2018­and­set­a­new­school­record­for­the­U16­25m butterfly.

• ­­There­have­been­two­major­competitions: ­­­­• ­The­School­came­fifth­in­the­Western­area championships. ­­­­• ­The­School­came­fourth­in­the­Thames­Valley championships.

Tennis • ­­Dorset­U14­Road­to­Wimbledon­Finals­2019: ­­­­• ­A­Third­Former­won­and­has­been­selected­for the­county­tennis­team.

Sailing

• ­­Colts­National­Competition­2018:

• ­­A­total­of­thirty­boys­have­sailed­

­­­­• ­One­boy­reached­the­quarter­finals

• ­­National­Youth­Team­Racing­Championships:

­­­­• ­One­boy­made­the­semi-finals

­­­­• ­The­first­team­came­ninth­(the­highest­place Sherborne­has­achieved­in­living­memory).

­­­­• ­Two­boys­made­the­semi-finals­in­the­doubles.­

• ­­National­Youth­Team­Racing­Championships­2018: ­­­­• ­Sailing­team­came­9th­ ­­­­• ­One­boy­won­the­individual­fleet­racing­event­at the­National­Regatta.­

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2017 - 2018 Athletics

Fives

• ­­21­boys­qualified­for­the­Dorset­Championships and­5­were­crowned­county­champions.

• ­­In­the­Colquhoun­tournament­one­boy­made history­by­being­the­first­person­ever­to­retain­the Colts­Trophy.­He­came­top­of­his­group­and­went on­to­win­the­final.

• ­­One­boy­selected­for­the­English­Schools Championships­at­Birmingham­for­the­second­year running.

• ­­Lutra­Shield­-­junior­team­won­through­to­the South­West­Finals­of­the­Track­and­Field­Cup.

• ­­In­a­National­Competition,­two­Fifth­Form­boys progressed­through­to­semi-finals.

Football Cricket • ­­The­Mini­Colt­A’s­crowned­the­Dorset­County Champions.­ Cross­Country • ­­The­Studland­Stampede­(4-mile­run): ­­­­• ­1­x­gold­in­the­Inters­and­another­a­bronze ­­­­• ­1x­silver­medal­in­the­juniors • ­­Two­boys­from­the­cross-country­team­competed at­Kings­Park­in­Bournemouth­during­the­Dorset Trials: ­­­­• ­One­boy­came­10th­out­of­a­field­of­120, progressing­through­to­the­South­West Championship.

• ­­The­Sherborne­Trophy­took­place­with­over­200 runners­from­12­different­schools: ­­­­• ­Senior­team­came­third­ ­­­­• ­Inter­team­secured­second­place­overall • ­­Relay­races: ­­­­• ­Senior­team­came­3rd­ ­­­­• ­Inters­came­2nd.

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• ­­1st­XI­won­the­Wessex­Independent­Schools League­in­the­Michaelmas­Term.

• ­­Colts­A­football­won­against­Millfield­3-1­(now unbeaten­for­two­years­(U15­and­U16)).

Hockey • ­­Mini­Colts­A­hockey: ­­­­• ­Qualified­for­the­National­finals­at­the­Olympic Park,­as­one­of­the­top­eight­teams­in­the country­(an­achievement­last­accomplished­by­a Sherborne­team­in­1992).­ ­­­­• ­In­March­they­were­crowned­West­of­England champions. ­­­­• ­U14s­–­Regional­Winners­and­National­Finalists of­the­England­Hockey­Schools­Championships. ­­­­• ­1st­XI­–­National­Plate­Finalists • ­­The­1st­XI: ­­­­• ­Reached­the­last­four­of­England­Hockey National­Plate­Competition. ­­­­• ­Competed­at­Lee­Valley­National­Hockey Centre,­finishing­fourth­behind­some­very notable­Hockey­Schools,­for­the­first­time­since the­late­1980s.

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Rugby

Squash

• ­­Hong­Kong­and­New­Zealand­Rugby­Tour:

• ­­The­Michaelmas­Term­saw­the­boys­competing strongly­and­winning­against­most­comers including­Millfield­and­Canford.

­­­­• ­46­senior­boys­took­part ­­­­• ­10­games­played­-­winning­8­and­narrowly losing­2. ­­­­• ­Attended­3rd­test­of­the­British­and­Irish­Lions Test­match.­ ­­­­• ­Experienced­jet­boating,­glacier­walking­and gondola­rides.

• ­­The­Mini­Colts­A­team­triumphed­in­the­County Cup­Final­against­The­Thomas­Hardye­School­by 19­points­to­10. ­ Sailing • ­­A­record­number­of­boys­and­girls­from Sherborne Girls­have­joined­the­School sailing club.

Ski­Racing • ­­Impressive­performances­by­all­skiers­at­the­British Schoolboys­Championships­in­Wengen, Switzerland.

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Swimming • ­­The­Swimming­Team­won­both­of­their­galas.

Tennis • ­­Third­Form­pupil­crowned­as­a­‘Road­to Wimbledon’­winner.

SHERBORNE SCHOOL

Many things here are simply world class.

High academic expectations and outstanding pastoral care are, and will remain, the bedrock of a Sherborne education. Our musical, artistic and sporting provision is outstanding and all our boys have access to an extraordinary range of co-curricular opportunities.

Dominic Luckett

Headmaster and CEO Sherborne School Group

Contacts

www.sherborne.org

Admissions­Department Sherborne­School Abbey­Road Sherborne­Dorset­DT9­3AP Telephone:­+44­(0)­1935­810403­­­ Email:­admissions@sherborne.org