New Headmistress appointed at Sherborne Prep

New Headmistress appointed at Sherborne Prep and Girls’ Prep schools?

Mrs Natalie Bone appointed as Head of Sherborne Prep from 1 September 2021.

Mrs Bone is currently Head of Junior School at Sidcot School, having previously been a Houseparent and teacher of Mathematics at Millfield School and Head of Mathematics and a House Parent at Millfield Preparatory School. Natalie has a degree in Economics from the University of Reading and before entering teaching was a professional dressage competitor and trainer as well as having a successful City career in investment management.

Natalie says, ‘Sherborne Prep appealed to me partly because it is a school with “My vision is to tremendous potential to prepare children for the uncertain ensure preparation for life is the but exciting future beating heart of that they face. My vision is to ensure preparation for life this outstanding preparatory is the beating heart school.” of this outstanding preparatory school. Childhood years are powerful foundational stages of a child’s learning and emotional development and we have a wonderful opportunity to help them experience life and learning in all its fullness. Sherborne Prep has a long established and well-deserved reputation for nurture and care along with a superb body of staff capable of the connection, stimulation and inspiration that children need and deserve. The merger with Sherborne School provides exciting opportunities to expand even further the breadth of each child’s experience whether through academic enrichment, sport, co-curricular activities or innovation and collaboration with an inspiring body of staff. Whilst academic success and development are undeniably important, education today must also be about the development of character and values. The Sherborne Prep Dragon Values are a perfect springboard to enabling children to become capable, solutions-focussed, authentic, courageous and intuitive people who will be prepared to embrace their future - whatever that may be.’

Natalie Bone replaces Nick Folland, current Head who is retiring at the end of the academic year. Sherborne Prep is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school for children aged 3 - 13 in Dorset, which merged in April 2021 with Sherborne School.