Celebration Day : Schedule in full
10:00 – 10:30
Welcome brunch and open address
Join us outside the pavilion for refreshments as Rebecca Evans formally opens Celebration Day, and the Community Orchestra perform.
10:30 – 11.30
Netball Showdown [Sports Hall]
Excitement is in the air for the annual netball match. Our teams have had an amazing season, and it will be a close call to decide which team will be victorious in winning the Celebration Day Netball Cup. Please come and support and cheer on both teams from the Sports Hall Balcony.
10:30 – 12:00
Junior School
Open Classrooms
See the Junior School in action. Visit the classrooms, the Roundhouse and Forest School.
10:30 – 12:00
Junior School Café
Meet the Year Six students in their pop up café.
10:30 – 12:00
Pottery and Screen Print Workshops, for parents and students [Art Building]
The great pottery showdown.
Come and see the Master
Potter John James in his studio, with his fantastic assistants
Holly Spencer-Pratt and Ellis
Holdsworth on the wheels.
Also take time to visit the amazing Art Department Screen Printing facilities and have a go at printing your own Sibford School tote bag.
10:30 – 12:00
Conquer the Climbing Wall [Sports Hall]
Climbing is such a fun and rewarding activity for all ages and abilities as well as a great physical workout; experience this by bouldering on our own amazing climbing wall. Qualified instructors will be on hand to show you the basics and offer technical advice.
10:30 – 12:00
Spanish Tapas [Food Room, Hill Building]
A fabulous celebration of Spanish food culture. You are invited to experience a variety of sweet and savoury foods that link the Food Technology and Spanish Departments.
10:30 – 12:00
Open Gardens and Lavender Planting
Submerse yourself in our beautiful Horticulture
Department, where you can pot your own lavender plug in a compostable pot.
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10:30 – 14:00
Inflatable fun on the field
[In Front of Hill Building]
Enjoy the thrill of zorbing or jump to your heart’s content on the bungee run.
10:30 – 14:00
PSFA Cafe
Pop along to meet the PSFA and treat yourself to a cake or the BBQ.
11:00 – 12:00
Music on the English Department Veranda
Live music from across genre and across the year groups, perfect for picnics.
11:00 – 12:30
Welcome to Boarding: [Fielding and Penn Boarding House]
Always wondered what boarding at Sibford was like? Come and have a look and enjoy a milkshake prepared by our current boarding community at the same time.
11:00 – 13:00 Sibford stalls on the Lawns
Come and explore the stalls hosted by the Sibford community! Try your hand at croquet, test your knowledge with Dingbats, take a chance on the book blind date, or have a go at the big Sibford Race. Don’t miss “Guess the Teacher” and be sure to stop by the Chill Out & Chat area for a relaxed catch-up.
11:30 – 13:00
Cricket Display [Next to the Pavilion]
The Cricket teams have been training hard all year to further develop their skills, technique and performance. Enjoy a picnic whilst watching the players in action on the main square.
12:00 Drama Performance [Outdoor Theatre, Behind Fielding Boarding House]
Join Year 7 as they perform ‘The Girl Who Fell Through The Hole in Her Jumper’ at the site of the future outdoor theatre.
12:00 – 12:30
Maypole Dancing
[Junior School]
The Junior School events culminate in a range of different colourful dances; parents are always very welcome to have a go too.
12:00 – 14:00 Science Department
Visit: Including Rocket Contest
Whose rocket can soar highest?
Visit the Science department to see. With activities in Biology, Chemistry and Physics there is something for everyone.
12:30 – 13:30
Visit the Sixth Form Centre
Meet Helen, Head of Sixth Form, and learn a little more about the Sixth Form experience.
12:30 – 14:00
Visit and create in the Design and Technology Department
The Design and Technology Department welcome you to experience personalising your own Sibford School keyring using our pyrography pens.
Let your imagination flourish and create a lovely souvenir.
13:00 – 14:00
Music on the English Department Veranda
We return for a final opportunity to listen to our talented musicians.
13:00 – 14:00
Family Fun Tennis on the Courts
A season of summer sports means tennis for all. Simply pick up a racket and play, challenge someone to a competitive match or brush up on your basic skills with a member of our PE team.
Everyone is welcome on the Astroturf behind the Cricket Pavilion. Rackets and balls will be provided.
13:00 – 14:00
Accompanied Gallery
View [Art Building]
Visit the fantastic Art, Textiles and Photography GCSE and A level exhibition, which is taking place in the Gallery on the top floor of the Art department.
