FROM THE PRINCIPAL

FROM THE

PRINCIPAL

The publication of this year’s Prep Qatar Shirburnian coincides with an easing of the Covid-19 restrictions and a return to more normal schooling.

The previous three academic years have all been affected by the Global Pandemic and this article gives me an opportunity to thank members of the Sherborne Community for their continued support of our schools.

Firstly, I would like to thank the teachers for their dedication and commitment to the pupils’ learning, and especially for their hard work, determination, and enthusiasm to continue moving education forward over the last two very challenging and troubling years. Secondly to the parents for their continued support of the school and finally the pupils for your resilience and aspiration for an outstanding education, which has meant that the Prep School continued to be a vibrant place.

It is worth noting that the current Year 6 pupils were in Year 2 when we last had a normal school year and so many of our pupils and staff will be seeing key aspects of the school, such as Enrichment, Interhouse and productions, for the first time. We look forward to a school year rich in the variety of events which are so important to us for developing a rounded young person.

In June we were able to hold a near normal Commemoration, or Commem as it is affectionately known, which is an opportunity to celebrate our pupils’ successes. During the celebrations I was delighted to present The Principal’s Award, given each year to pupils at any of the Sherborne Family of Schools for something exceptional, inspirational, or motivational.

This year’s recipient, Mollie Williams, displays all the Sherborne values, makes a significant all-round contribution to school life and is an excellent role model for other pupils, all of which she achieves with a diligent but unassuming manner. Congratulations to Mollie.

I commend the pages which follow to you and hope that you will enjoy reading about everything which has continued to happen despite the challenges of the pandemic. I challenge every pupil to excel in all areas of school life, and perhaps next year you will be the recipient of The Principal’s Award.

Nick Prowse Principal