Welcome to the fourth edition of Blue and Gold, and the final edition for the Upper Sixth editors: Will T (U6d), Charlie T (U6d), Henry H (U6b) and Thomas L (U6e). I think I speak for all four of us when I say we have loved every minute of putting these four editions together. Having said this, we are so excited to hand over to Tom W (L6d), Arthur B (L6d) and Charlie D (L6m) who will lead the Blue and Gold explosion. But enough of the sad stuff, this edition promises to be the biggest and best yet with interviews galore, reports on Rugby 7s and Skiing and the creation of some new sections that will, hopefully, be seen in all of the next editions. It has been an extremely busy half-term, full of success, both the Football 1 XI and Hockey 1 XI, turning around their form with some brilliant performances and whilst nobody has paralleled the success of the Badminton side, it has been a half term full of Shirburnian spirit on the sports pitch. Enjoy!
Will T (U6d), Chief Editor.
SAM REYNOLDS
Having left the Green in 2020, Sam shares his experiences of Sherborne, Varsity Matches and rugby in Japan.
Interview by Will T (U6d)
Can you tell everyone a bit about yourself from Sherborne up until now?
I was at Sherborne from 2015 until 2020 in the mighty Green I played rugby, hockey and was a fantastically average cricketer as well as doing a bit of athletics on the side. After Sherborne I headed off on a gap year before following my father’s footsteps and studying History at Oxford University I spent three years playing university rugby and college hockey, leaving in June 2024. Since then I have been in Japan playing semi-professional rugby and am absolutely loving it.
How was your time at Sherborne?
I absolutely loved it. The best part is the mates you make, many of whom I am still in touch with to this day. Sherborne’s amazing at offering a range of opportunities, not just in sport, but across the school For example I was involved in sport, music and drama, alongside my academic work.
What is your best memory at Sherborne on the pitches?
I think, for me, it has to be a game on our tour to South Africa It was a pre-season tour before our Upper Sixth year. We were in Cape Town playing against Sax. It was the middle of winter and the rain was absolutely biblical. However, we still carved them open, taking apart one of South Africa’s best school teams – it was an amazing feeling.
What teams did you represent at Sherborne?
I was lucky enough to play 1 XV Rugby and 1 XI Hockey during my time at Sherborne. I never managed to get my last cricket season due to Covid-19, however I have made my way onto the boards on the Upper I also loved House Sport, the dreaded Cross Country was one of my favourites. st st
Why did rugby come out on top for you?
The two biggest reasons were that it was my best sport and the one I most enjoyed. For me these two are key if you ever have to pick one sport. At University the rugby culture was the best fit for me. The opportunities rugby has given me completely justify the decision.
How was it playing in Varsity Matches?
As a 19-year-old playing at Twickenham was a dream come true, to do it three times was just so special. Whilst they ranged in results they were all incredible experiences. The first one was magical, seven of the pack had international honours and having Tom Flood on the opposite side was amazing.
How is Japan and what is the rugby like over there?
To answer the first part, Japan is amazing. I wanted a big challenge and it certainly is. Learning the culture and the language has been something I have thrown myself into and have absolutely loved. The weekends allow me to head to the plentiful cultural spots.
The rugby over here is great. It has been a step-up in terms of professionalism from training, resources and amount of time training. However, it has been very challenging to communicate. Having spent years being able to communicate clearly on the pitch, moving over here to play has shown how important this is to my game, and rugby as a whole.
Who was the best player you played with during your time at Sherborne?
I have two to mention. Firstly, as everyone would imagine, I had the pleasure of playing with Tom Carr-Smith (m20) for five years. He had the ability to do some incredible things on the rugby pitch. I remember countless occasions where he would pick the ball up on the halfway line, playing at scrum-half, and run the length to score. The other player who was absolutely incredible is Lorcan McLoughlin (g20). He was a phenomenal back row player who had the most incredible skills and feet for a number 8. Despite being slightly relaxed off the field, on the field he never disappointed, thoroughly deserving his Ulster contract that he currently has.
What's
next?
To be honest, I am still trying to work that out for myself. In December, I will move back to England which would mean I spent a season and a half in Japan. I am looking forward to seeing friends and getting a job back home. I will, obviously, keep up my rugby and sport no matter where I am.
What is your BIG MESSAGE for boys at Sherborne?
In two words, get involved! It doesn’t matter what level of sport you are playing just get stuck in. I remember the introduction of Walking Club when I was in the school, a testament to the numerous opportunities Sherborne, offers. It is so important to get involved with sport, aside from the health benefits, the social benefits and breaks from busy work schedules are so important.
Skiing Report
Eli Y (4d)
The British Schoolboys International Races took place in January 25th, in Wengen, Switzerland. The team took off on a Friday, and flew to Switzerland, headed towards the DHO ski club. The first day started off with some Giant Slalom training, where they could plan the course for the day and go through a quick gear check. The brothers, William P (3m) and Henry P (U6m) particularly showed talent in the early stages of the course and Mr Scott and Mr Wilson encouraged the team to stay determined and focused. The same focus continued in slalom training where the coaches could give the team some advice on how to set the course early on, and to always look for the next gate. Approaching day one of competition, the team had a short team talk, and took the evening off, hoping for a good result next day. The day started off early with the team heading towards the top of the slope and regrouping in front of the gates. The team went through the inspection of the course, and the coaches could provide information or advice on how to turn each corner with the correct technique. After the inspection, the team went on some free skiing to warm up and regrouped at the top of the slope. The team faced a challenge with 2 DNFs of the skiers, however, the team overall put a solid effort which was reflected by William P (3m) and Eli Y (4d) coming in on impressive timings, quicker than most of the skiers. In the seniors, Zander L-S (U6d) demonstrated his skills on controlling the skis, and using his body weight to his favour. The slalom competition was a chance for William to show his skills on swiftly carving around the gates and using his poles to quicken his speed.
The results included William and Eli coming along first and second in the unregistered junior competition. Furthermore, William’s astonishing records for both giant slalom, and slalom allowed him to achieve an impressive second place in the registered junior competition, beating one of the junior national teams. This trip to Wengen British Schoolboys International Races highlighted the high standard of Skiing at Sherborne and it was a massive success.
GREAT GIDEON
HFT
Inspired by Mr Gordon’s excellent piece in the last issue of Blue and Gold, I want to tell you about my favourite cricket writer. Visitors to my study in Abbey House will know that my shelves are full to overflowing with books on cricket and, amongst these, the work of Gideon Haigh occupies prime position.
What is greatness anyway? Mozart and Shakespeare – yes, the Sistine Chapel –undoubtedly, but The Don, Jimmy Anderson, Clive Lloyd? Who decides and on what basis? Is a 40-ball hundred in a T20 greater than a matchsaving century in a Test match? Can we even call sport ‘great’? Well, make no mistake about it –Gideon Haigh is a great writer; he just happens to write about cricket.
Some of his best work comes in his several books about Ashes series, mostly made up of daily match reports as they were published at the time. Try it for yourself: open up Ashes 2023 on any day of that great series, and suddenly, you are right back there, as if only yesterday, and those days come alive again – exactly as they were and still every bit as riveting. Ashes 2005, One Summer Every Summer, Shadows on the Pitch and a host of others do just the same for their series too. This is, unquestionably, great reporting.
Perhaps even better though is Haigh’s analysis of the game, most wonderfully shown in On Warne – a book every bit as mesmeric as its subject. Here’s what he says about Shane Warne’s priceless skill in bowling around the wicket: “He could attack a spot on the pitch like a dog worrying a bone. First, perhaps, he might float up something two feet outside leg stump on a good length to pad away. Then he’d pull the length back six inches, and draw the line in six inches. Then he’d pull the length back and draw the line in a little further. It was that exact, that minute – and, all of a sudden, you were somewhere you didn’t want to be, somewhere you did not have control, between wind and water, between hope and prayer. ” Seriously, top that… only Gideon does as he describes his man ’ s dialogue with the umpire, culminating in this gem: “When Warne let loose an appeal, he was offering the umpire a place in his pageant. And such a pageant was it, the temptation to join must have been acute.” This is understanding of the game, and its many nuances, of the very highest order. It’s seen, too, in his brilliant essays on individual players, teams, incidents and other diverse aspects of cricket – all of them pithy models of perfect writing – and in his magnificent The Cricket War.
But, even more than this, the element of his writing (in this humble scribe’s opinion at least) that puts Haigh at the very peak of his craft is the manner in which he communicates his sheer love of the game. This is someone who gets cricket, really gets it, with all its magnificence and all its challenges; he absolutely loves the game – even if in his own estimation he’s “ no bloody good” at it! Many a Slip, his diary of a season for his club, the Yarras CC, is simply brilliant –hilarious, sad, wise and, ultimately, triumphant.
Gideon Haigh has been described variously as “The best cricket writer in the world” and as “The Bradman of cricket writing”. So, if you love the game, do yourself a favour – treat yourself and read something great: read Gideon Haigh.
(See left): A (small) sample of Mr Tatham’s Gideon Haigh collection...
Editor’s Article
I gave a lot of thought to what to write for my final Blue and Gold article. I eventually decided to stick with the theme of this edition. Following on from Sherborne’s All Time Rugby XV, I have chosen to select my favourite Test Match Cricket XI of All-Time. Just to clarify, these are my favourite players to watch, whether live or on YouTube, not who I think are the best ever cricketers. I am also picking an XI as if they were to play a game, so not just eleven batters. With this being said, here is my team.
My openers are Sir Alastair Cook (England) and Phil Hughes (Australia). Being English, Cook is an absolute hero, the first Englishman to pass 10,000 runs in Test Match Cricket with exquisite pulls and cuts. Hughes passed away in 2014 after being struck on the head by a cricket ball, bringing to an end his cricket prematurely. During his time, however, he was a run machine at domestic level and whilst he didn’t quite hit the heights at international level, being dealt with poorly by the Australian selectors, in my opinion, he was a destructive opener whose game can be seen reflective in aspects of Travis Head’s game.
Finishing off the batting group is Ian Bell (England), Joe Root (England) and Mahela Jayerwardene (Sri Lanka). Root was the most obvious choice for me, he has been my hero since he made his debut in 2012. I am glued to the screen every time he is batting and his ability to consistently score runs as he does is unbelievable. Jayerwardene was the next in the team, largely due to the century he scored for Somerset against Worcestershire in the One Day Cup in 2016, a game I was lucky enough to be at. Finally, how can one select a team of the best players to watch without including Ian Bell and his textbook cover-drive?
Ben Stokes (England) enters my team as the genuine all-rounder. He is a match winner with bat and ball, Headingley 2019 one of countless moments of Stokes’ brilliance. Stokes also captains my side, largely due to the work he has done with England, changing the view many have on the team since his appointment. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) takes the gloves in my side. The left-hander was a beautiful batsman to watch and a terrific gloveman, a shoe-in to my team.
I picked four out and out bowlers, three seamers and one spinner. For me this was the hardest to pick as I primarily focus on watching batters rather than bowlers. Having said that James Anderson (England) and Stuart Broad (England) picked themselves. Broad had the ability to get on a roll and take three, four or more wickets, his 8-15 vs Australia in 2015 was world class, winning England the Ashes. Anderson is the most successful fast bowler of all-time, his ability to swing it around corners was second to none. Pat Cummins (Australia) is my final seam bowler. I needed some raw pace in my team which Cummins offers, with the added bonus that he’s a handy bat. Shane Warne (Australia) joins the lineup as my spinner. Warne could do things with the ball that nobody else could with variations of every kind and he walks into this team.
Will T (U6d), Chief Editor
Written by Mr Senneck
The second XI continued their unbeaten season with a convincing win over Yeovil College this week. On a lovely sunny afternoon, a full ninety minutes of football was in store for a smaller squad than usual, with Oscar W once again leading the team with his compatriot Ollie S as his deputy. Dr. Manning was the man with the whistle and the game kicked off promptly and soon settled into a midfield scrap as both sides tried to assert dominance early on. After some early pressure from Yeovil, Sherborne took the lead on 12 minutes with James E adding to his season ’ s tally with a shot from the edge of the box that evaded the Yeovil keeper. This was the result of some excellent build up play with James K being particularly effective on the right wing, playing some lovely reverse passes that the Yeovil defence could not handle. Two minutes later, Sherborne were two up. Ollie S pounced on a loose ball as the Yeovil defenders scrambled to clear and clinically finished on the turn. Ollie’s classy football was a constant threat to the Yeovil defence and he hassled and harried them all afternoon. At the other end of the pitch, Freddie CC was solid in defence as well as assertive in attack, his elegant left foot distributing the ball well and linking very effectively with James E. Piers L at right back was calm under pressure and robust in the tackle, as well as marauding forward with gusto, adding another element to the attack. Oscar W and Charlie T were rock steady in central defence too. Charlie tried his luck from a free kick mid-way through the first half which, on another day, may have found the net. The game settled into a spell of attack and defence. Yeovil threatened the Sherborne goal on a few occasions but were well kept out by Casper G in goal. He pulled off some fine saves and distributed the ball really well, his long kicking giving the Yeovil defenders a real headache. As the half continued, Sherborne continued to press and chances began coming thick and fast, just the final finish was lacking. On 36 minutes, James E struck home from close range following a Casper G kick, and Ollie S parried shot and a simple tap home. This was just reward for an increasingly dominant performance.
The midfield of Harry S, Ollie M and Wilf T were pulling the strings, with Ollie stylishly distributing the ball and Wilf and Harry adding attacking trickery. Christian W came on and added bite to the right wing, working well with Piers. Ned J shored up the midfield with his introduction as Sherborne continued to press for more goals. This they did on 44 minutes with captain Oscar W heading in from a fine corner, James E adding an assist to his two goals.
The second half began much as the first half had ended with Sherborne dominating. A questionable offside was chalked off, denying Ollie S a well taken second, as the midfield pairing of Wilf T and Ollie M continued to dominate proceedings, Ollie linking the play nicely, safe in the knowledge that Ned J had his back. Yeovil tried to press but, again, came up against a strong resistance from the defence. Yeovil’s spirit was broken further on 53 minutes when Wilf T hit home from the edge of the box, after excellent build up play on the right from Christian W and Piers L, and an assist from Ned J, teeing him up nicely for a fine finish. After a couple of further chances, Ollie M, James E, Harry S and Ned J going close, the game ebbed and flowed with Sherborne, largely, dominant. With some calmness in front of goal, a few more goals should have been added but this was a fine performance, with a clean sheet, from the whole team against a spirited, but ultimately toothless, Yeovil team.
Sherborne Hockey 1st XI VS Wells Cathedral School 1st XI (HH Astro 14:30)
Wells Cathedral School flattered by a 2-2 draw to Sherborne
After an incredible display of high-quality hockey from Sherborne, Man of the Match Myles B-H (U6e) gave some unique insights into the Hockey 1st XI.
Interview by Tom W (L6d)
Myles’ general comment of the game was that they showed resilience to “stay in the fight all the way throughout the game”, despite losing their early 1-0 lead as they went down 2-1.
“It was really impressive”, going on to say: “Wells will be really happy with that result, they were the lucky team” having “nowhere near as many chances as we did”. A harsh yet completely justified assessment of the game.
Wells certainly should be pleased holding out for the full 70 minutes with the scoreline not reflecting the run of play. Myles rounds off the overview, branding it “A great performance”.
When asked about off-field measures to ensure his success, the scholar underscores the importance of hydration in high-level sport. “Pretty much every day, even if I don’t have a game, hydration is key”, along with “gym work on Mondays and Thursdays and I think taking care of your body is probably the main thing with any sport, especially hockey with a lot of aerobic fitness”. Considering Myles’ upcoming A-Levels, finding time to take care of his body and maintaining a consistent gym routine is crucial, having to “just stick at it". While perhaps sounding obvious when playing for the school’s 1st XI, the amount of off-field work that goes into all our top teams’ success can be taken for granted.
The interview culminated in a discussion over team culture, and how it benefits them on the pitch. “Compared to the beginning of the season, I think we ’ re really stepping up ” , with “Lots of positive energy”. The spectators certainly got that sense, with players in the 5th form being applauded by their seniors, and vice versa. Myles says that this is not limited to within the team, but with their coach Mr Henderson too. “We’re always having a bit of banter, all of us, during training. But as soon as it hits game day, we ’ re properly on it”.
Showing that balanced environment with both competitive and relaxed elements is vital.
Many thanks for Myles for such insightful responses.
Under the Spotlight
MiC Croquet, Mr Micic tells us all about Sherborne and Croquet
That an institution is behind the times is, of course, pleasing to me; the lack of representation of croquet, however, at Sherborne School was a thoroughly disagreeable state of affairs and I am glad that steps have been taken to remedy this unfortunate omission. Indeed, some sixty years ago, an appeal was made in the Shirburnian:
Regrettably, HFT is not amenable to a change in use of the Upper, so arrangements of a rather more modest proportion to those proposed have been put in place. From summer, a happy band of Sixth Form will meet on the Fifth Form green to play this bizarrely competitive, highly emotional but no less vocal game. Indeed, the American librettist Moss Hart described it as, ‘ a noble game; its basic element is skill, but its first requisite is a right code of ethics, Played correctly, it is a game of savagery, passion and deep, almost mystic fulfilment.’
My own interest in this pleasant game was aroused at school when, barely out of short trousers, our eyes and (I regret to say) attention wondered from Latin declensions to watch select members of the Upper Sixth, captained by an Herculean figure wrapped in a blazer of such glorious technicolour that Joseph himself would envy, playing croquet on Wednesday afternoons. By the time I was in the Sixth Form, and the temporary possessor of this dazzling blazer (which I later found had been bought by the Master i/c’s mother from a jumble sale, c. 1972), my delight in the game was unsurpassed.
There are world, as well as national, governing bodies, and a pleasing number of schools which take the game seriously. The organisation of fixtures is well underway, but the most eagerly awaited game is surely that of the boys versus the Common Room, captained by the redoubtable Mr Ewart-Smith. So, with a complement of staff – I note, here, my gratitude to Mr Costin and Mr Buckley who have generously agreed to act as assistant MIC and coaching director – and boys – captained by Alex B (U6d) – I am glad that Sherborne’s offering to boys is further enhanced by this most satisfactory of games.
‘A HERO FOR OUR TIME’
Mr Byrne
Way before the days of over-paid Premier League footballers appearing regularly in live televised football, long before the era of glamorous tactile stadia, there existed an era when football was football. On a muddy pitch, robust footballers in baggy tops and long shorts churned up the turf, clattered into each other and thrilled a chilly crowd with the smell of Bovril and post-rationing cigarettes floating in the autumnal air. This was the time when young impressionable boys could fall in love with the Beautiful Game.
This was also the time when, after nine decades hiding in the shadows of mediocrity, Bristol Rovers enjoyed a brief tango with the world of glamour. Winning the old Third Division title in the spring of 1974, this group of sturdy, well-trained athletes hit the second tier of English football for the first time ever, a division which remarkably contained Chelsea, Manchester United and Aston Villa. Scraggy, tough and uncompromising, this was the opportunity for Alan Warboys to show his true colours For no one could hassle defenders quite like Warboys and few players could earn the undying rapturous support of the local crowd in quite the same way. When he scored four of the eight goals away to Brian Clough’s Brighton, he turned overnight into a superhero And Superheroes, as you know, never die. Half a century on, Warboys still carves holes in opposing defences, he still races on, socks around his ankles, on unplayable pitches thick with clogging mud, to ingenious through-balls and he still strikes the ball with venom and power – but only in the memories of those who were there to witness it. After over fifty years, Alan Warboys remains a hero in the eyes of those impressionable young schoolboys of yesteryear.
5 minutes with...
Reuben C (L6d)
Learn all about Reuben’s experiences of Badminton at Sherborne...
Interview by Arthur B (L6d)
What has been your favourite moment on the badminton court this term?
The best moments have definitely been watching the top players compete. It’s really entertaining to see just how much better they are than the rest of the team, and their matches can be incredibly intense and exciting. It’s also great when the whole team comes together to watch and support them.
Do you think badminton is growing in popularity at Sherborne?
I don’t think it’s growing as much as I’d like it to. That said, we do have a few Lower Sixth players coming up next year who will step up and join the team. It would be great to see more people getting involved because badminton is such a fun sport, and having a larger squad would really benefit the team.
With such a strong season, have any teams posed a real challenge?
Honestly, I can’t think of any team in our league format that has really challenged us. However, the Fifth Form team did struggle a bit at the Nationals, where the level of competition was much higher. As for the 1st team, we haven’t faced a team that has seriously tested us this season.
Why is badminton important to you?
I’ve been playing badminton my whole life, and it’s always been important to me as something to focus on outside of academics. The badminton community at Sherborne is fantastic, and I think most of the players on the team would agree that it’s a huge part of our school experience.
Do you think you’ll continue playing after Sherborne?
I definitely will, especially badminton. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate it as a sport that anyone can play at any age, making it really inclusive. Sport at Sherborne, and badminton in particular, has been a big part of my time here. It’s given me the chance to have fun, relax, and take a break from academic pressures.
ACK F (U6D) AND MR EWARTSMITH
orne ’ s Sailing stalwarts tell us about Sailing at Sherborne.
Interview
by Tom W (L6d)
How were you introduced to sailing?
Mr Ewart-Smith was introduced to the sport by his “big sailing family”, both of his parents were sailors “By the time I was six, I was racing, and then seriously racing by nine” – That must be where he gets his expertise from!
On the contrary to Mr E-S, Jack was the first person in his family to really take sailing seriously “I was about nine or ten, sailing dinghies in Singapore, really enjoying despite the lack of wind”
Why should you sail? (Mr E-S)
It is the freedom afforded by sailing that Mr Ewart-Smith loves “On a lake, or out at sea, you don’t have traffic jams”
“Sailing is full of unknowns; you always have the weather involved et cetera, and there is always something to bite you in the bottom” – A blend between freedom and responses to obstacles that aren’t necessarily present on say a football pitch
“It is also a very technical sport; you can choose your athleticism and do it all your life. As you get older you tend to move onto bigger yachts” – reducing the requirement for athleticism, but still requiring the same skills developed at a younger age
What type of person should take part in Sherborne Sailing?
Jack thinks it should be “Definitely someone who is interested in giving something their all Enthusiasm is the biggest thing ” John H (3e) who crews Jack “is always asking questions, always trying his hardest, which is why he’s the best crew I’ve had at the school, all through his desire to learn” “Sailing isn’t for someone who wants to lay around in the sun, as they’re just not going to progress”
Mr E-S agrees with Jack, as “Sailing at Sherborne can be time consuming, and uncomfortable in the winter, but it is for boys who don’t want to sit in their studies on their phones all afternoon I am terribly enthused by the boys and girls who stick at it. You just have to be dedicated”.
“If you enjoy getting out of the school, and want to partake in the comradery within the cohort in a very technical sport, then you ’ re more than welcome to join”
How can you get into Sailing, if you have never step foot in a boat before? (Jack)
“I started with my RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Stage 1, in a small dinghy, although my brother did it and hated it. It depends on who you are. It’s worth trying to get experience on a larger yacht, keeping dry – it’s less miserable at times. It can be a better way to develop the technical side, without being put off by the intensity of dinghy sailing. A yacht can be the best way to spark some enthusiasm for the sport”.
How has Sailing changed since Mr Ewart-Smith started?
“In some ways, for the worse. I took part in the schools’ championship in 19751977, with hardly any regulations. I was dumped there, had to sort the boats out ourselves. It was the first place I had a pint of beer, aged fifteen. That was the sort of freedom that I valued – looking after myself. Completely getting away from parents, and authority. For schoolboys that sense of freedom has diminished. Sherborne Boys used to be able to spend weekends, camping and sailing down at Poole Harbour with no safety boats, or anything. It was a complete sense of freedom, and looking after yourself and the boats. I simply wouldn’t be able to give the boys the same experience now with all the regulations, which of course I understand they’re necessary and beneficial, but the freedom has still somewhat diminished.”
From a technical aspect “The sails themselves have changed from cotton, effectively to plastic, and fibreglass has been replaced by carbon fibre, alongside foils too. However, the science behind sailing remains identical. A man who won a silver medal in the 1950s asked me ‘Do you still put a twopenny at the front of the mast?’, I asked him ‘what’s that?’, and it was to change the bend characteristic of the masts, and I just thought ‘Wow’. There was just as much science involved back then, as there is now, but not as much technology – that is the difference.
What was Jack’s best Sherborne Sailing memory?
“It was probably at Itchenor with George G (24’ C). Everyone was capsizing, but somehow, we managed to stay up. We managed to pick the right side of the course, the far side of the river, with a slow tide. We managed to win the race, right back up to the clubhouse. But at last year ’ s team racing nationals I loved it too. It was very high winds, with a few capsizes, but with my ‘extra weight’ I managed to keep the boat flatter, so we managed to do quite well in that too. It was great fun”.
What is your big sporting message to the Boys?
Jack - “There are two sides to sport. The leisure side, and the competitive side. It’s easy to forget how much work you need to put in; it’s very important to give it everything. That encompasses turning up early, going to the gym, doing research etc. It is about deciding how much effort you want to put in. If you decide to go for it, you really have to go for it.”
Mr Ewart-Smith – “Make use of the excellent facilities, and coaching you have available. It is all laid on your doorstep. Once you get to university, you will realise how good it is at Sherborne. It will be disorganised, as it’s run by students, will be short of money, and will wish you had made hay while you could”.
MCA 7s Home Tournament Report
Report by Max L (3c). Introduction by Will T (U6d)
The Mini Colts had the honour of playing on The Upper’s hallowed turf for their annual tournament which saw 7 teams make the journey down to Sherborne to complete. Below is Max L’s (3c) report on the tournament:
For the tournament we were put into two groups. We were placed in Group A, alongside Canford, Cathedral School and Marlborough. Group B was made up of Millfield, Seaford, Dean Close and Bryanston.
We started the tournament against Canford who we defeated considerably with Ollie L (3d) scoring a hat-trick. A defeat against Marlborough meant that all the pressure was on us in our game against Cathedral. We lapped up the pressure winning 50-0 in quick time. Our two wins were enough to see us through to the Semi-Final against Millfield, a game we, unfortunately, came second in. Nevertheless, it was a brilliant day full of success, brilliantly coached by Mr Guy, Mrs Dennis and Henry C (L6f).
Team Sheet:
Beau B (3c)
Jamie D (3d)
Hugo DM(3g)
Harry F (3c)
Max L (3c)
Ollie L (3d)
Wills M (3m)
Freddy P (3c)
Hector R (3e)
Rory RT (3m)
William R (3m)
Felix T (3m)
Archie T (3d)
Henry W (3c)
House Sport
by
Arthur B (L6d)
House sport is at the forefront of house spirit at Sherborne, bringing out fierce competition, camaraderie, and school spirit. Across the two terms, each house has competed in a number of house events. Whether on the pitch or the hall, every House fights for glory, with passionate support from teammates and spectators alike.
Futsal(Juniors) Abbeylands Lyon School/Harper
Futsal (seniors) Wallace Lyon Digby/Green
Cricket (Junior) Lyon
Cricket (senior) School
Rugby (Minicolts) Digby Green Harper
Rugby (JuniorColts) Green Wallace Abbeylands
Rugby(colts) School Digby Lyon
Rugby(Seniors) Lyon Abbey Digby
Football (junior) Green
Football (Senior) Digby
Hockey Green Lyon School
Battle of the Titans
Mr
Crawford’s Cultural XV
Mr Byrne’s International XV
Lent Statistics
21st Century Quiz
By Tom H (3b) and Henry H (U6b)
1. Who won the first ever FIFA World Cup in the 21st century (2002)?
o A) Brazil
o B) Germany
o C) Italy
o D) France
2. Which tennis player holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in the 21st century as of 2024?
o A) Novak Djokovic
o B) Rafael Nadal
o C) Serena Williams
o D) Roger Federer
3. In which year did Usain Bolt break the 100m world record, running a time of 9.58 seconds?
o A) 2008
o B) 2012
o C) 2009
o D) 2016
4. Which country won the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in terms of gold medals?
o A) United States
o B) China
o C) Russia
o D) Australia
5. Who won the first-ever women ' s football World Cup in 1991, but went on to win more titles in the 21st century?
o A) Germany
o B) United States
o C) Norway
o D) Japan
6. Which NFL team won the most Super Bowls in the 21st century as of 2024?
o A) New England Patriots
o B) Pittsburgh Steelers
o C) San Francisco 49ers
o D) Kansas City Chiefs
7. In which year did Michael Phelps win a record 8 gold medals in a single Olympics?
o A) 2004
o B) 2008
o C) 2012
o D) 2016
8. In the 2021 F1 season, in the last Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton could have won his 8th World Championship, but lost to Max Verstappen in the last lap of which GP?
o A) Monaco
o B) Imola
o C) Bahrain
o D) Abu Dhabi
9. How many Masters has Tiger Woods won in the 21st century?
o A) 10
o B) 3
o C) 4
o D) 5
10. How old was Ronnie O’Sullivan when he first played snooker professionally?
o A) 14
o B) 18
o C) 21
o D) 16
Answers...
Acknowledgments
Thank you to the following for their help with the magazine:
Mr Le Poidevin
Mr Byrne
Mr Jamieson
Mr Buckley
Mr Moss
Mr Senneck
Mr Smith
Mr Guy
Mr Tatham
Mr Crawford
Mr Henderson
Mr Weale
Dr Manning
Mr Ewart-Smith
Mr Micic
Miss Clayton
Miss Tucker
Sam Reynolds (c 20)
And to the following boys who have also helped or written pieces for this edition:
