HEADTEACHER’S WELCOME I.

Dear Parents

Thank you for choosing Sherborne Senior School for the next stage of your child’s education. We are delighted to be welcoming you to our exceptional school.

Sherborne Senior School is a British school in an international setting. Our values-led provision is designed to promote a culture of engagement, excitement, and high aspiration across our school community.

Expectations are high: pupils’ best attendance, best behaviour and best performance will inform their educational experience, equipping them to access their wide futures, supported and inspired by our astounding staff.

We aim to create a happy, confident school which promotes the calm, productive exploration, and development of our pupils’ talents. Healthy habits learned at school will sustain the successful adults our pupils will become, happy to embrace global opportunities, secure in an understanding of their best resilient selves and how their brilliance will continue to shine. We are fortunate indeed at Sherborne Senior School that this exploration of self and the growth of individual and school identity takes place in spacious, contemporary, purpose-built facilities.

Sherborne Senior School is a school where your child is valued. We know our pupils. We guide, nurture and support as they grow both academically and emotionally. Their wellbeing is central to our provision, underpinning all that we do. As a new member of our school your child will be supported by their Form Tutor, Head of Year and subject specialists. Form Tutors have daily contact with their forms and play a crucial role in helping pupils to settle into their new environment. They will assist you with any concerns you may have. Heads of Year develop an overview of the academic and pastoral progress of the pupils within their year group, and in the early days of your child’s school career with us, a central aspect of their role is to ensure a smooth transition for all. Our teaching staff is experienced, caring and compassionate and will work exceptionally hard to help all pupils to feel happy and secure at Sherborne Senior School.

We offer opportunities for all to excel beyond the classroom through our extensive enrichment programme. Activities take place each afternoon. I encourage all pupils to embrace these opportunities, honing known talents whilst having the courage and confidence to stretch and challenge themselves to explore the new.

Our traditional House system further supports new pupils in their transition, involving them in a vibrant microcosm of the whole school community. Houses encourage a sense of belonging and opportunities for healthy, friendly competition. Each pupil is a member of one of our six Houses and siblings are placed in the same House.

We appreciate the importance of working closely with families as our pupils progress to adulthood. Effective home/school partnerships based on mutual respect and trust create a holistic experience through which your child will thrive.

Senior School Welcome Pack 2023-2024

PASTORAL LEADS

DIRECTOR OF SIXTH FORM (YEARS 12 & 13)

Marcus Hamlin hamlinm@sherborneqatar.org

Nazra Sultana nsultana@sherborneqatar.org

HEAD OF YEAR 11

Monica Hamlin mhamlin@sherborneqatar.org

HEAD OF YEAR 10

Gavin Oldridge goldridge@sherborneqatar.org

HEAD OF YEAR 9

Leon Collins lcollins@sherborneqatar.org

HEAD OF YEAR 8

Lucy Williams lwilliams@sherborneqatar.org

HEAD OF YEAR 7

Finally, I should also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the other members of the Senior Leadership Team.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Yours faithfully,