Record of Achievement 2017-2022

RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT 2017 - 2022

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

• Mathematics • Science • History

• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • Economics

• Modern Foreign Languages

• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) • Computing

CO-CURRICULAR

• Clubs and Societies

• Combined Cadet Force (CCF) • Drama • Art

• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award • Ten Tors • Music • Sport

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Academic achievements Mathematics

2021 - 2022

• ­­Intermediate­Maths­Challenge ­­­­Fifth­Form ­­­­• ­10­x­gold­ ­­­­• ­9­x­silver­ ­­­­• ­11­x­bronze­ ­­­­Fourth­Form ­­­­• ­5­x­gold

­­­­• ­Lower­Sixth­Form­team­of­Further Mathematicians­achieved­a­special­mention­for unlocking­the­final­stage­of­this­extremely challenging­mathematical­competition­(the­team was­formed,­and­the­work­was­completed, independently).

­­­­• ­8­x­silver

• ­­Team­Maths­Challenge

­­­­• ­14­x­bronze

­­­­• ­Fourth­Form­team­competed­and­achieved­an impressive­third­place­in­this­year’s­Team­Maths Challenge.

­­­­Third­Form ­­­­• ­3­x­gold ­­­­• ­8­x­silver ­­­­• ­12­x­bronze ­­­­Including ­­­­• ­1­x­qualifier­for­British­Mathematical­Olympiad (Round­1) ­­­­• ­1­x­qualifier­for­Maclaurin­Mathematical Olympiad • ­­Intermediate­Maths­Kangaroo­(Pink) ­­­­• ­3­x­merit • ­­Senior­Maths­Challenge ­­­­Upper­Sixth­Form ­­­­• ­4­x­gold ­­­­• ­12­x­silver ­­­­• ­9­x­bronze ­­­­Lower­Sixth­Form: ­­­­• ­2­x­gold ­­­­• ­16­x­silver ­­­­• ­9­x­bronze ­­­­Fifth­Form: ­­­­• ­4­x­gold ­­­­• ­8­x­silver ­­­­• ­13­x­bronze ­2

• ­­Ritangle­Competition

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2020 - 2021 • ­­2020­Senior­Maths­Challenge­ (individual): ­­­­• ­4­gold ­­­­• ­6­silver ­­­­• ­19­ bronze • ­­2020­Senior­Maths­Kangaroo: ­­­­• ­3­x­merit • ­­British­Mathematical­Olympiad­(BMO1)­: ­­­­• ­1­x­distinction­ ­­­­• ­1­x­merit • ­­2021­Intermediate­Maths­Challenge:­ ­­­­• ­12­ gold ­­­­• ­12­silver ­­­­• ­30­bronze • ­­2021­Intermediate­Maths­Kangaroo: ­­­­• ­3­x­merit

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2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019

• ­­Sherborne­team­won­the­Year­10­Millfield­Maths Competition.

• ­­AQA­Level­2­Further­Mathematics­examination:

• ­­2019­Senior­Maths­Challenge­ (individual):

­­­­• ­One­boy­was­recognised­by­AQA­as­one­of­only three­in­the­country­who­achieved­full­marks (from­an­entry­of­over­21,000).­

­­­­• ­7­ gold ­­­­• ­11­silver ­­­­• ­14­ bronze

• ­­Sherborne­team­won­the­Inter-Schools­Year­10 Maths­Feast.

• ­­Senior­Team­Mathematical­Challenge:­4­boys­won the­regional­competition­and­reached­national finals.

• ­­2018­Senior­Maths­Challenge­(individual):­

• ­­2019­Senior­Maths­Kangaroo:

­­­­• ­19­bronze

­­­­• ­Two­boys­got­through,­achieving­merits.

• ­­British­Mathematical­Olympiad­(BMO1)­: ­­­­• ­1­x­distinction­ ­­­­• ­1­x­merit • ­­2019­ Intermediate­Maths­Challenge:­ ­­­­• ­18­ gold

­­­­• ­9­gold ­­­­• ­22­silver

• ­­Senior­Team­Mathematical­Challenge:­ ­­­­• ­4­boys­won­the­regional­competition,­reaching National­Finals­and­came­third­in­the­National Maths­Poster­Competition.

• ­­2019­Senior­Maths­Kangaroo: ­­­­• ­2­x­merits

­­­­• ­31­silver

• ­­2019­Intermediate­Maths­Challenge:

­­­­• ­30­bronze.

­­­­• ­12­x­gold ­­­­• ­19­x­silver ­­­­• ­29­x­bronze • ­­2019­Intermediate­Maths­Kangaroo: ­­­­• ­5­x­merit • ­­2019­British­Mathematical­Olympiad­(BMO1): ­­­­• ­1­x­merit.

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Biology

2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019

• ­­2020­Biology­Challenge:­

• ­­‘Top­of­the­Bench’­Chemistry­competition: Won­the­regional­heat.­

­­­­• ­5­gold ­­­­• ­6­silver ­­­­• ­3­bronze

• ­­Chemistry­Challenge:­1­roentgenium;­4­gold;­ ­­­­2­silver;­5­copper­awards.­

­­­­• ­10­highly­commended.

• ­­Won­the­GCSE­entry­of­the­national­ESTA’s­“Earth Science­in­Action”­competition.­

2017 - 2018

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

Physics

2021 - 2022 • ­­2021­British­Physics­Olympiad: ­­­­• ­2­x­silver ­­­­• ­2­x­bronze­­ • ­­2022­Senior­Physics­Challenge:

Chemistry

2021 - 2022 • ­­Cambridge­Chemistry­Challenge­2021:­ ­­­­• ­3­x­gold ­­­­• ­6­x­silver ­­­­• ­6­x­copper • ­­Chemistry­symposiums­from­Sherborne­boys­on:­ ­­­­• ­TNT ­­­­• ­The­Chemistry­of­Global­Warming ­­­­• ­The­Chemistry­of­Colour

2019 - 2020 • ­­2020­Chemistry­Olympiad:­

­­­­• ­1­x­gold­ ­­­­• ­1­x­silver­ ­­­­• ­5­x­bronze­

2018 - 2019

• ­­12­boys­completed­the­Physics­Challenge­in­2019: ­­­­• ­3­x­gold ­­­­• ­3­x­silver • ­­2019­British­Physics­Olympiad: ­­­­• ­1­x­silver ­­­­• ­3­x­bronze • ­­1­x­gold­(coming­in­the­top­100,­also­achieving­a top­100­place­in­his­Lower­Sixth­-­the­sixth­gold won­in­the­Physics­and­Astrophysics­Olympiads­in the­last­two­years).

­­­­• ­5­gold ­­­­• ­4­silver ­­­­• ­1­bronze ­­­­• ­Progressed­through­several­rounds­in­the Chemistry­Analysis­Competition­2020. ­­­­• ­Contributions­to­the­Chemistry­Symposium. ­5

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

2020 - 2021

• ­­Three boys have started a business providing surfboard and wetsuit hire delivered to the door in Cornwall.

2019 - 2020

• Two boys started their own businesses during lockdown: • Selling goods on Amazon

• Making and selling Japanese gardening tools

• One boy won the Entrepreneurship award for starting his own business selling garden furniture.

• Boys are involved with the production and support of TedX Sherborne, broadcasted on world media. One boy was invited to speak at the event.

• 17 boys completed their bronze certificate in the iDea scheme.

• A group of Lower Sixth boys presented a video storyboard of ideas for a marketing campaign at World First’s offices in London.

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History

Modern Foreign Languages

• ­­In­January­2021,­an­OS­2020­was­awarded­a­place to­read­History­at­University­College­Oxford.

• ­­Intermediate/foundation­challenge:

• ­­One­boy­was­awarded­a­place­as­a­finalist­in­the John­Locke­institute­essay­competition­at­the University­of­Oxford.­Attending­the­Institute finalists­gala,­he­was­commended­on­his submission­and­on­his­contributions­to­the debates.

­­­­• ­36­silver­(top­15%)

2021 - 2022

• ­­One­boy­was­awarded­an­offer­to­read­History­at Wadham­College­Oxford­in­September­2022.

2019 - 2020

­­­­• ­26­boys­achieved­gold­(top­5%­in­country)

2018 - 2019

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

Economics

2020 - 2021 • ­­Several­boys­entered­the­Durham­University Economics­Society­Essay­Competition.

2018 - 2019

• ­­Regional­Winners­of­the­Share4School Competition.­ • ­­Second­in­the­national­Shares4School.

• ­­Nine­Economists­from­the­Lower­Sixth­participated in­the­Shares4School­competition,­organised­by­a leading­retail­stockbroker:

­­­­• ­2­x­bronze • ­­UK­Linguistics­competition: ­­­­• ­56­boys­competed­ ­­­­• ­26­boys­achieved­gold­awards­finishing­in­the top­5%­in­the­country.

2017 - 2018

• ­­Intermediate­challenge: ­­­­• ­6­boys­achieved­gold­(top­5%­in­country)­and­21 silver­(top­15%).­ • ­­Advanced­challenge: ­­­­• ­2­x­gold ­­­­• ­2­x­bronze.

­­­­• ­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

Computing

• In­the­academic­year­2021-2022,­the­EPQ­was transformed­as­part­of­a­compulsory­programme­of Sixth­Form­enrichment.­After­a­term­of­following­an enrichment­programme,­52­boys­(around­half­the cohort)­opted­to­take­an­EPQ.­Two­of­these­completed their­EPQ­in­just­two­terms,­presenting­their outstanding­projects­in­June­2022.

• ­­Third­form­boys­entered­the­Sherborne­Coding Challenge­–­with­Bronze,­Silver,­Gold­and­Platinum Certificates­at­stake,­over­30­boys­won­Bronze,­15­won Silver,­10­won­Gold­and­1­platinum.­

2021 - 2022

2020 - 2021 During­the­first­period­of­lockdown­starting­in­March 2020,­Sherborne­embarked­on­an­ambitious­project­to enrol­the­entire­Fifth­Form­into­a­remote­learning, accelerated­EPQ­programme.­With­a­small­number­of exceptions,­all­boys­began­the­programme,­finishing over­the­course­of­the­following­6-18­months.­ • In­November­2020­the­first­set­of­EPQ­results­were published.­21­boys­completed­in­just­over­a­term,­and of­these­11­achieved­an­A*­and­6­achieved­an­A, meaning­81%­of­results­were­A*/A­grade.­Four­boys achieved­full­marks­for­their­projects.

• In­August­2021­we­were­delighted­that­38­further­boys were­awarded­their­EPQ.­13­achieved­an­A*­and­8 achieved­an­A,­meaning­55%­of­results­were­A*/A grade.­The­majority­of­the­projects­were­completed­in lockdown­during­Fifth­Form­and­finished­in­the­first term­of­Lower­Sixth.­Two­boys­achieved­full­marks­for their­projects.

• Overall,­of­86­boys­who­started­their­EPQ­in­the­first COVID-19­lockdown,­62­submitted­between November­2020-June­2022.­Overall,­25­achieved­an­A* and­14­achieved­an­A,­meaning­61%­of­this­cohort achieved­an­A*/A­grade.

• In­this­same­period­a­number­of­previous­Upper­Sixth and­Lower­Sixth­continued­with­their­EPQ, contributing­to­the­grades­above.­One­of­these­‘other’ projects­not­only­achieved­full­marks­but­was commended­by­the­exam­board,­who­requested­to retain­the­project­as­an­exemplar­of­outstanding student­and­supervisor­practice.­­

2019 - 2020 ­8

• 28­Fifth­Formers­successfully­completed­an­EPQ project­during­lockdown­2020.

2021 - 2022

• Several­boys­contributed­further­to­the­Turing Virtual Reality project­which­simulates­the­School­Library­and Alan­Turing’s­belongings.

2020 - 2021 • ­­Boys­across­Third,­Fourth­and­Fifth­Form­took­part­in the­national­Bebras­challenge­for­the­first­time,­where 15­boys­achieved­a­score­in­the­top­10%­of­students nationally.­Three­boys­went­on­to­compete­in­the Oxford­Computing­Challenge,­where­one­boy achieved­a­Merit.

• Fourth­and­Fifth­Form­boys­also­took­part­in­the­Perse Coding­Team­Challenge­with­four­Fourth­Formers qualifying­for­the­national­final.­Two­boys­went­on­to achieve­a­Distinction­in­the­final;­an­outstanding achievement­for­students­in­their­age­group.

• Boys­from­various­year­groups­attended­Junior­and Senior­Code­Club­and­enjoyed­developing­their programming­skills­as­well­as­solving­more­complex problems.

• The­Turing Virtual Reality project­has­involved­boys from­all­year­groups­working­on­3D-modelling­the inside­of­the­library­along­with­many­of­Alan­Turing’s artifacts­and­books­that­he­read­during­his­time­at Sherborne.­­

2019 - 2020 • ­­The­Perse­Coding­Challenge:­ ­­­­• ­Completed­by­three­boys­in­2020 ­­­­• ­Qualified­for­the­national­semi-finals­with­good passing­scores. ­­­­• ­Several­boys­completed­the­EdX­online­MOOC­for python­coding­in­2020. ­­­­• ­15­boys­took­part­in­the­coding­club­and­designed and­coded­a­simulated­robotic­car­(self-driving)­and entered­several­competitions.

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Co-curricular achievements Debating

Model United Nations

• ­­The­Senior­Inter-House­Balloon­Debate­was­held with­much­fierce­competition.­Boys­acted­as characters,­arguing­to­maintain­their­position­in­the metaphorical­‘sinking­balloon’.­Abbeylands emerged­victorious­with­special­mention­for­their innovative­arguments­and­spirited­free­debate.­

• ­­The­Model­United­Nations­group­ran­a­series­of mini­conferences­in­School­and­online­this­year.

Boys­from­all­year­groups­participated,­developing research,­presentation­and­debating­skills.

• ­­Junior­Debaters­had­much­success­in­competition with­Sherborne­Girls,­forming­both­separate­and mixed­Teams,­and­debating­on­issues­as­wide ranging­as­graffiti,­free­speech­and­the­right­to protest.

• ­­The­Model­United­Nations­conference­at Clayesmore­was­a­superb­experience.­Nine­pupils from­Sherborne­and­Sherborne­Girls­joined­forces to­represent­Turkey,­Ethiopia­and­the­UK.

2021 - 2022

2018 - 2019 ­­­­

2020 - 2021

2018 - 2019

­­­­• ­Sherborne­team­competed­in­Modern­United Nations­regional­competition­2018: ­­­­• ­Awarded­the­prize­for­the­best­delegate

• ­­Senior­Debating­competition­held­with­lively debates­on­remembrance,­the­MeToo­movement and­the­legalisation­of­cannabis.

­­­­• ­The­UK­delegation­was­awarded­third­place­out of­about­20­delegations.

• ­­Inter-House­Junior­Debating­on­the­subject­of scepticism­and­climate­change.

­­­­• ­One­boy­was­commended­for­his­contribution­to the­Economic­and­Social­Council.

Leadership and Teambuilding

• ­­All­pupils­thoroughly­enjoyed­a­full­day­of debating­resolutions­on­issues­ranging­from­gun control­to­artificial­intelligence.

2017 - 2018

2017 - present day

­­­­• ­One­boy­was­awarded­best­delegate­on­the Political­Committee­and­was­also­invited­to speak­at­the­General­Assembly.­

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

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CCF

2021 - 2022 Field­Trips­&­Visits:

Events:

• ­­150­cadets­from­the­CCF­went­on­visits/field­trips to­the­Coldstream­Guards­in­Windsor,­HMS Collingwood­in­Portsmouth­and­40­Commando­in Taunton.

• ­­150­cadets­took­part­in­the­Biennial­Inspection parade­in­front­of­200­parents­and­guests.

• ­­16­cadets­went­parachuting­at­the­Army Parachuting­Centre.

• ­­120­cadets­went­on­a­three­day­exercise­to Scraesdon­Fort­in­Plymouth­on­a­blank­firing exercise.

• ­­23­cadets­from­the­Royal­Navy­went­to­HMS Raleigh­sailing­for­three­days.

• ­­40­cadets­went­to­Norway­in­July­–­adventure training.

• ­­17­cadets­went­to­CCF­Summer­Camp­in Folkestone.

• ­­Royal­Navy­section­visited­RNAS­Yeovilton, specifically­846­Naval­Air­Squadron.

• ­­Army­and­Royal­Marines­section­did­an­overnight exercise­on­Salisbury­Plain.

• ­­14­cadets­attended­the­Modern­Urban­Combat weekend­at­Longmoor­Training­Centre.

Training: • ­­150­cadets­took­part­in­training­in­front­of­the­Fleet Commander­of­the­Royal­Navy­and­conducted training­on­a­field­gun,­field­craft­and­assaulting­a building.

• ­­24­cadets­took­part­in­Ten­Tors­training­and selection­events.

• ­­Various­cadets­signed­up­for­courses­in­the summer­holidays.

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• ­­28­cadets­attended­the­CCF­Annual­Dinner­where the­Guest­of­Honour­was­Vice­Admiral­Burns­(e­88) –­Fleet­Commander­of­the­Royal­Navy.

• ­­24­cadets­completed­the­Ten­Tors­event.

• ­­Integrated­240­cadets­over­three­sections­including female­cadets.

• ­­Inter-section­drill­competition.

• ­­Full­participation­in­the­School­Act­of Remembrance­and­Town­Remembrance­Parade.

• ­­58­cadets­participated­in­a­Remembrance­video­to raise­awareness­and­support­the­Royal­British Legion­Poppy­appeal.

Awards: • ­­Seven­cadets­from­the­CCF­competed­in­the National­Royal­Marine­Pringle­Trophy­and­came third­overall.

• ­­The­outstanding­commitment­of­the­boys­and­staff to­Royal­Navy­CCF­saw­a­member­of­the­School appointed­to­First­Sea­Lord­Cadet.

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CCF

2020 - 2021 Field­Trips: • ­­Visit­to­Woodbury­Common­Training­Area­by­the Commando­Training­Centre­Royal­Marines­for cadets­to­experience­the­endurance­course­and weapons­display.

Training: • ­­Sherborne­CCF­welcomed­cadets­from­Sherborne Girls.

• ­­Carey’s­paintball­range,­archery,­air­rifle­range.

• ­­Training­in­Built­Up­Areas­(TIBUA)­blank ammunition­exercise­on­Hyle­Farm.

• ­­TIBUA­training­given­by­a­Special­Forces’­veteran.

• ­­Royal­Navy­section­training­day­with­our­new Cadet­Field­Gun. • ­­Sixth­Form­NCOs­received­specialist­tug­of­war training­with­the­view­to­entering­competitions­in the­future.

Awards: • ­­Upper­Sixth­pupil­appointed­Master­Cadet­–­the first­time­in­the­School’s­history.­This­is­in­addition to­his­appointment­as­Her­Majesty’s­Lord Lieutenant’s­Cadet­for­Dorset.

• ­­CCF­Iron­Cadet­competition­won.

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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).

• ­­The­CCF­had­the­duty­of­marking­the­School’s­and the­Town’s­Remembrance­events­which­they­did with­due­solemnity­with­one­of­the­Cadets leading the­entire­parade.

Awards: • ­­Head­of­the­CCF­was­appointed­Her­Majesty’s Lord­Lieutenant’s­Cadet­for­Dorset.

• ­­2 boys have won­(over­last­three­years)­the National­CCF Competition,­resulting­in them­being selected­for six­weeks adventurous­expeditions to South­Africa (2017)­and­Canada­(2020).

• ­­The­Army­section­entered­the­Rifles­National Cadet­Cup­and­came­second,­only­narrowly missing­out­on­first­place.

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

• ­­Boys­spent­time­learning­urban­combat­drills­and abseiling­from­buildings­in­Copehill­Down­training village.­

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2018 - 2019 Field­Trips:

Awards:

• ­­Army­Training­Regiment­Winchester­and­the Britannia­Royal­Naval­College,­Dartmouth.

• ­­One­boy­was­appointed­Her­Majesty’s­Lord Lieutenant’s­Cadet­for­Dorset­which­marks­him­out as­the­leading­cadet­in­the­county.

Visits:

­­­­• ­The­Royal­Marines’­Pringle­Trophy­–­represented by­our­young­team,­awarded­with­distinction.

• ­­Commando­Training­Centre­and­HMS­Bristol • ­­CCF­Summer­Camp­to­Longmoor­and­the mountain­biking­expedition­in­the­Transylvanian Alps­in­Romania.

Events • ­­The­Rifles­Freedom­of­Sherborne­Parade­was­a­real highlight­for­the­CCF­and­the­School: ­­­­• ­Old­Shirburnian­Major­General­Rupert­Jones said­some­very­kind­words­about­the­Contingent as­he­addressed­the­public­about­the­history­and role­of­The­Rifles.

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

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

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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.

• ­­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

2021 - 2022 • 4 House plays: • • • •

Wallace House Abbeylands The Digby The Green

They Don’t All Marry Pop Stars Do They?

Incident At Vichy Rabbit Dealer’s Choice

• Joint Schools’ Musical with Sherborne Girls • Grease • Junior Play

• Frankenstein

• Speech and Drama Success

• LAMDA - 8 Distinctions and 4 Merits in Trinity Term 2022 • Three boys were awarded Drama Half Colours for the participation in extra-curricular Drama throughout their time at Sherborne School

• Alumni

• One recent graduate is taking a performance to the Edinburgh Festival this summer and another is about to start Drama and Film at Manchester University.

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2020 - 2021 • 4 House plays: • Abbey • Lyon

• Harper • School

Dick Barton And The Tango Of Terror War Of The Worlds 39 Steps The Deadly Attachment.

• Senior Play

• Under Milk Wood

• Junior Play

• The Turn Of The Screw

• Speech and Drama Success

• 16 boys took Lamda exams in December and 12 received Distinctions including three grade 8 Acting Distinctions.

• 37 boys took Lamda exams in May - we are awaiting results.

• In addition, three boys commenced Single Honours Drama Degrees at Exeter and Goldsmiths Universities. A former winner of the Bow Award and graduate of Drama A level at Sherborne School, will begin training as a professional actor at Mountview Drama School in 2021.

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2019 - 2020

2017 - 2018

• ­­4­House­plays:­­­­­­­

• ­­House­plays:

­­­­• ­Wallace ­­­­­­­­­Unman, Wittering and Zigo

­­­­• ­The­Digby­­­­­The Weir

­­­­• ­The­Digby­­­­­The Cripple Of Inishmaan

­­­­• ­Wallace ­­­­­­­­­Accidental Death of an Anarchist

­­­­• ­The­Green­­­­­One Man Two Guv’nors

­­­­• ­Abbeylands ­­‘Allo, ‘Allo

­­­­• ­Abbeylands ­­A Few Good Men.

­­­­• ­The­Green­­­­­The Government Inspector

• ­­Sixth­Form­

­­­­• ­Junior­Play ­­­­The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – abridged

­­­­• ­The Fire Raisers & Catch 22

• ­­Two­joint­productions­with­Sherborne­Girls:­

• ­­Joint­Schools­Play­at­Sherborne­Girls

­­­­• ­1984

­­­­• ­Tristan and Yseult

­­­­• ­The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

­­­­• ­The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

• ­­Lower­School ­­­­• ­Whale David­Holman.

• ­­Dramatic­Reading­Competition • ­­Two­boys­achieved­Grade­8­LAMDA­awards.­

• ­­Four­achieved­Grade­8­Distinction­in­the­LAMDA Acting­Duologue­­ • ­­Entered­the­Dramatic­Reading­Competition.

2018 - 2019 • ­­House­plays: ­­­­• ­Lyon ­­­­­­­­The Fire Raisers ­­­­• ­School­­­­­Catch 22 ­­­­• ­Abbey ­­­­­History Boys ­­­­• ­Harper ­­­­By Night • ­­The­2019­Joint­School’s­Play ­­­­• ­Tristan and Yseult • ­­The­Joint­Schools’­Musical­with­Sherborne­Girls: ­­­­• ­Evita • ­­52­boys­took­LAMDA­exams:­ ­­­­• ­5­distinctions­at­grade­8­LAMDA ­­­­• ­Drama­Showcase­performed­as­part­of­LAMDA, GCSE­and­A­Level.

• ­­GCSE­and­A­level­candidates­participated­in­a workshop­with­Frantic­Assembly­Theatre­Company and­have­acquired­new­devising­techniques around­the­creation­of­Verbatim­Theatre.

• ­­Entered­the­Dramatic­Reading­Competition. ­19

Art

Charlie­Fairclough­Wood­(U6m)

Oscar­Welchman­(U6b)

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Harry­Wood­(U6f)

Oli­Brunton­(U6m)

William­Wolseley­Brinton­(U6g)

Finn­Grammaticas­(U6f)

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Kit­Eccles­(U6b)

Ollie­Small­(U6m)

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Seiko­Yonemata­(U6m)

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Jack­Wang­(U6e)

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

2021 - 2022

2018 - 2019

­­­­• ­For­the­2021-2022­academic­year,­80­Third­Form boys­signed­up­for­the­DofE­Bronze­award;­26 Fourth­Formers­for­Silver­and­21­Lower­Sixth Formers­for­the­Gold­Award.­For­the­first­time, we­have­partnered­with­Sherborne­Girls­for­the Duke­of­Edinburgh’s­Gold­Award­and­those­who opted­for­the­Canoeing­Expedition­took­part­in their­Practice­Expedition­on­the­River­Wye.

• ­­Duke­of­Edinburgh’s­expeditions­-­99­boys participated,­resulting­in:

2020 - 2021 ­­­­• ­5­boys­awarded­gold ­­­­• ­20­boys­awarded­silver ­­­­• ­36­boys­awarded­bronze.

2019 - 2020 ­­­­• ­18­boys­awarded­gold ­­­­• ­7­boys­awarded­silver ­­­­• ­18­boys­awarded­bronze.

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­­­­• ­11 boys­awarded­gold ­­­­• ­16 boys­awarded­silver ­­­­• ­44 boys­awarded­bronze.

The­boys­were­presented­with­their­certificates­by members­of­the­Royal­Family.

2017 - 2018

• ­­59­boys­completed­their­Expedition • ­­40­certificates­presented­from­all­levels­including 9­gold­(receiving­gold­certificates­at­a­ceremony­at Buckingham­Palace.­

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Ten Tors

2021 - 2022 For­the­first­time­Sherborne­School­joined­together­with Sherborne­Girls,­entering­a­CCF­team­for­the­45­mile challenge.­Five­boys­and­two­girls­from­Sherborne­Girls took­part.­ Sherborne­School­CCF­and­Lyon­House­entered­a­team, each­consisting­of­six­boys,­for­the­35­mile­challenge.­ All­teams­completed­the­event­in­good­time­and­in great­spirit.

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2018 - 2019 • An additional third team was entered from the Fourth Form.

• They joined over 400 other teams on the event and took up the challenge to navigate a 35 mile route over two days without outside assistance, across Dartmoor’s barren terrain.

• Over the nine days of training, spread through the year, the boys covered over 100 miles, enduring some horrendous weather along the way, including 60mph gusting winds on the final training weekend.

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Music

2021 - 2022 • ­­28­Friday­Lunchtime­Recitals­took­place­in­Cheap Street­Church­and­the­Music­School,­involving chamber­music­and­solos;­24­recitals­were ‘broadcast’­on­YouTube­shortly­after­the­‘live’ performance.

• ­­The­School­Choir­(107­singers)­sang­Evening­Prayer on­most­Wednesday­and­Sunday­evenings­in­the Abbey.

• ­­The­Chamber­Choir­(36­pupils)­filmed­‘Music­and Readings­for­Christmas’­in­the­School­Chapel­when Covid­precautions­cancelled­the­‘live’­event.

• ­­The­Wind­Band­(64­pupils)­gave­a­recital­in­the­BSR on­Friday­18­March,­to­a­packed­house.

• ­­There­were­21­Grade­8­exam­results,­involving­10 Distinctions­and­9­Merits,­amongst­55­instrumental music­exams.

• ­­Two­ATCL­Performance­Diplomas­were­achieved by­pupils­in­the­Lower­Sixth.

• ­­Two­organ­recitals­were­held­in­the­Chapel­—­4 November­and­24­March­involving­four­pupils­and staff.

• ­­A­‘Battle­of­the­Organs’­involving­competitive playing­between­the­two­Chapel­organs­and­choral items­from­the­Chamber­Choir­(36­pupils)­took place­in­the­Chapel­on­the­Tuesday­night­of Commem­week­in­late­June.

• ­­Two­‘All­Stars’­dinner-dances,­in­November­and May,­featuring­the­Swing­Band­(23­pupils),­were open­to­the­public­and­benefitted­from­excellent catering­and­superb­music.

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• ­­A­black­tie­‘Dinner­and­Jazz’,­featuring­the­Swing Band,­was­staged­in­the­Dining­Hall­for­parents and­staff­in­March.

• ­­The­Chamber­Choir­sang­Choral­Evensong­in Salisbury­Cathedral­on­26­January­with­a particularly­fine­treble­line­consisting­of­several­excathedral­choristers.

• ­­Sherborne­Schools’­Symphony­Orchestra (Sherborne­School,­Sherborne­Girls­and­The Gryphon)­gave­a­large-scale­orchestral­concert­in the­Merritt­Centre­at­Sherborne­Girls­14 November.

• ­­A­concert­for­the­Sherborne­U3A­was­performed on­Saturday­5­February­by­three­pupils­who­all hold­ATCL­Performance­Diplomas.

• ­­A­Halliday­Cup­Music­Competition­for­singers, pianists­and­organists,­was­held­on­Sunday­13 February­with­adjudicator­Clare­Toomer,­where­46 performances­took­place.

• ­­The­160-strong­Sherborne­Schools’­Choral­Society performed­Fauré’s­Requiem and­Haydn’s Paukenmesse in­the­Abbey­on­Wednesday­16 February.

• ­­The­Symphony­Orchestra­visited­Oxford­on­the weekend­of­19­and­20­March,­for­Choral­Evensong in­Christ­Church,­rehearsals­and­concert­in­Oxford Town­Hall­on­Sunday­afternoon­—­music­by­Holst, Rimsky-Korsakov­and­Walton.

• ­­A­Joint­Schools’­Junior­Orchestral­Concert­(40 pupils)­performed­music­by­Copland,­Bizet­and Purcell­in­the­Merritt­Centre­at­Sherborne­Girls­on Friday­18­March.

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• ­­A­Festal­Evensong­was­sung­for­the­Feast­of­St Joseph’s­Day­on­21­March­in­the­School­Chapel.

• ­­The­inaugural­CourtsFest took­place­on­Saturday 18­April,­featuring­four­pupil-organised­rock­bands.

• ­­In­the­2022­Sherborne­Abbey­Festival­­(29­April)­– the­School­contributed­a­concert­of­Chamber Music­involving­six­chamber­ensembles­in­the Abbey,­a­Swing­Band­concert­which­saw­the­BSR full­of­the­public­eager­to­hear­the­band,­and­a recital­by­the­Chamber­Choir­&­Close­Harmony group­in­the­Abbey.

• ­­Six­Music­Scholars­gave­a­Charity­Concert­in­Trent Church­on­Saturday­21­May. • ­­A­“Patrick­Shelley­Music­Competition­for Advanced­Instrumentalists”­on­Sunday­25­June was­adjudicated­by­Jonathan­Willcocks­and involved­50­pupils.

• ­­“Jazz­for­a­Summer’s­Evening”­on­29­June­involved the­Swing­Band­and­the­Dixieland­Jazz­Band­in­an open-air­concert­in­the­Music­School Amphitheatre.

• ­­A­Leavers’­Concert­on­30­June­featured­many­of the­School’s­talented­instrumentalists­and­singers in­the­Upper­Sixth.

• ­­The­annual­Gala­Concert­on­Friday­1­July­featured the­Concert­Orchestra,­Radio­Orchestra,­Wind Band,­Chamber­Choir,­Chamber­Orchestra, Chamber­Ensembles­and­the­Close­Harmony group.

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2020 - 2021 • ­­21­YouTube­recitals­took­place­—­some­recorded “live”­in­the­Tindall­Recital­Hall,­and­eight recorded­remotely­whilst­at­home­between January­and­March.

• ­­Concert­Orchestra­(60­pupils)­rehearsed­in­several smaller­groups,­with­screens­between­them,­and socially-distanced,­for­a­mixture­of­recorded performances­(remotely)­and­“live”­performances for­Commem.

• ­­Wind­Band­(68­boys)­recorded­“The­Dambusters” and­“Earth,­Wind­and­Fire”,­socially-distanced­in the­BSR,­with­six­different­camera­angles.

• ­­A­pupil­Organ­Recital,­broadcast­on­YouTube,­took place­on­both­of­the­organs­in­the­Chapel,­with filming­on­gimbals.

• ­­The­Swing­Band­(23­boys)­made­several­remote recordings,­and­two­“live”­recordings­from­the Tindall­Recital­Hall­—­all­appearing­on­YouTube.

• ­­117­boys­in­the­Choir­rehearsed­on­Zoom,­in­small groups­of­no­more­than­twelve­singers­in­various different­locations­around­the­School,­and­as­an entire­group,­which­filled­the­Chapel­(sociallydistanced,­and­with­screens)­from­March.

• ­­The­Choir­recorded­several­hymns­for­use­in­the online­services­and­it­was­a­remarkable achievement­that­membership­never­reduced, despite­having­not­a­single­Abbey­Service­in­which to­sing.

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• ­­Chamber­Choir­(38­boys),­which­this­year contained­many­excellent­unbroken­treble­voices, recorded­and­filmed­an­online­Carol­Service­of nine­Lessons­and­Carols,­made­available­to­all parents,­Old­Shirburnians,­and­staff,­on­the­School website.­­ • ­­Chamber­Choir­recorded­fourteen­anthems throughout­the­School­year­—­some­remotely, others­“live”­but­socially-distanced­—­for transmission­in­the­weekly­online­service.

• ­­The­Patrick­Shelley­Music­Competition­for Advanced­Instrumentalists­enjoyed­the­largest number­of­entries­ever,­and­spanned­an­entire Saturday­evening­and­a­whole­Sunday.

The­adjudicators­were­Headmaster­and CEO­Dr­Dominic­Luckett­and­Director­of­Music James­Henderson.

• ­­There­were­seven­Grade­8­exam­results­(six Distinctions,­one­Merit)­amongst­76­exams,­Grades 5-8,­taken­across­the­three­terms,­and­entirely digitally­(no­examiner,­but­instead­a­camera­and recording­kit).­­ • ­­One­boy­achieved­his­ATCL­Performance­Diploma with­an­exceptionally­high­Distinction.­­ • ­­Online­Commem­2021­featured­a­Leavers’­Concert and­a­Gala­Concert.­The­Gala­Concert­involved 152­boys­being­filmed­in­large-scale­ensembles over­two­days:­Concert­Orchestra,­Radio Orchestra,­Brass­Band,­Wind­Band,­Swing­Band, Chamber­Choir­and­Barbershop.

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

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

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Sport

2021 - 2022 Rugby­

Hockey­

• ­­1st­XV­reached­the­semi-final­of­the­RFU­National School­Cup­losing­narrowly­to­the­eventual­winners­

• ­­U14s­won­the­Dorset­County­Championships

• ­­U14­rugby­squad­retained­the­Dorset­&­Wilts­cup­ • ­­Bath­Academy­selection: ­­­­• ­U14­–­2­boys­ ­­­­• ­U15­–­7­boys­ ­­­­• ­U16­–­4­boys­(and­one­in­London­Irish­Academy)­ ­­­­• ­U17­–­5­boys­ ­­­­• ­U18­–­2­boys­ • ­­One­Upper­Sixth­boy­selected­for­England­U18s­in the­Six­Nations­competition­in­France­during Easter • ­­Two­Upper­Sixth­boys­offered­contracts­with­Bath Rugby­for­2022/2023­season­ • ­­OS­(c12)­playing­regularly­for­Northampton­Saints­ • ­­Two­OS­(both­m14)­signed­full­time­contracts­with England­men’s­7s­ • ­­OS­(c20)­played­for­Oxford­in­the­2022­Varsity Match­ • ­­OS­(m20)­is­a­full-time­player­with­Bath­Rugby­and played­for­England­U20s­in­the­2022­Six­Nations­ • ­­OS­(b21)­selected­for­England­U19s­against­Italy­in April­2022­ • ­­OS­(g21)­selected­for­Italy­U20s­squad­ • ­­OS­(g21)­played­for­Ireland­U20s­in­2022­Six Nations

Football­ • ­­An­Upper­Sixth­pupil­was­selected­in­the­Yeovil Town­FC­senior­squad­ • ­­Football­U18­Development­squad­were­winners­of the­Wessex­Independent­Schools­League

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• ­­U18­Indoor­Hockey­squad­qualified­for­South­West Regional­Finals Cricket • ­­OS­(m14)­currently­playing­for­Somerset­CCC­ Cross­Country­ • ­­One­Lower­Sixth­pupil­qualified­for­English­Schools Cross­Country­Championships­in­March.

Golf­ • ­­Golf­squad­were­semi­finalists­at­Independent Schools­South­West­Championships PADI­ • ­­Two­Upper­Sixth­Form­boys­qualified­for­their­PADI Rescue­Diver­qualification • ­14­boys­qualified­for­their­PADI­Open­Water certificate

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2020 - 2021 Golf • ­­One­boy­selected­to­represent­Somerset­U16­at Mendip­Golf­Club­in­the­South­West­Counties­Golf Association­Championship.

Rugby • ­­Five­boys­represented­Bath­Rugby­Academy­U18s and­U17s • ­­Four­boys­represented­Bath­Rugby­Academy­U16s • ­­One­boy­represented­Exeter­Chiefs­U18s Football • ­­Two­boys­represented­Yeovil­Town­U18s Cricket • ­­Three­boys­represented­Dorset­U14s • ­­One­boy­represented­Hampshire­U14s Ski­Racing • ­­One­boy­selected­to­represent­Australia­in­FIS junior­races­across­Europe­securing­several­podium positions.

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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.

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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