SHERBORNE SCHOOL

Yan and Kerim, in the Lower Sixth Form at Sherborne School, are developing interests that will shape their future careers. As well as being a keen tennis player, Kerim has a passion for politics, and leapt at the chance to be involved in the UK Youth Parliament:

“My dream is to work as a diplomat in the Bureau of European and Asian Affairs. Through my involvement with the UK Youth Parliament, I have actively participated in the democratic process, representing the interests of students and making a positive impact within the school community. We have regular meetings with other schools and the local council, and work on issues such as helping young people to become independent by developing cooking skills and learning to budget. In my experience, Sherborne School offers students an array of exciting opportunities to engage in diverse activities and thrive academically and personally.”

Yan’s favourite subject is Computer Science, and he hopes to become a tech-entrepreneur in the future. Thanks to his participation in Sherborne Robotics Club, he was invited to enter the Student Robotics Competition:

“We needed to design and build a robot that could collect boxes in the arena by itself, without using a remote control. Our team won 5th place in this national competition, also winning “Best Rookie Award”. I have a very competitive nature, recently coming 12th in the All-Ukrainian Mountain-biking Championship, as well as earning certificates for national competitions in Maths and Physics in the UK.

I even entered a Public Speaking Competition organised by our sister school, Sherborne Girls, and was awarded first prize for my presentation on the topic of ‘Healthy Eating’. What I love about Sherborne School is that interacting with peers from different backgrounds broadens my worldview and enhances my ability to adapt to an increasingly interconnected world.”