Script Autumn and Winter 2016

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Autumn / Winter 2016

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Life after school Penelope Utting Head of Higher Education and Careers When­we­talk­about­preparing­girls­to succeed,­our­focus­is­on­their­life­beyond school­as­much­as­their­current­wellbeing.

Broadly­speaking,­there­are­four­main options­available­to­girls­at­the­end­of their­time­here­but­many­girls­explore­all of ­them­while­discerning­their­next­steps.­ University The­vast­majority­of ­our­students­go­to university,­and­many­study­at­some­of ­the world’s­most­prestigious­institutions.­We provide­a­comprehensive­programme­to support­university­applications,­ensuring girls­make­informed­choices­about­where to­go­and­what­to­study,­and­have­the­best possible­chance­of ­securing­a­place.­ Art Foundation Sherborne­Girls­has­an­enviable reputation­for­art,­which­explains­why­so many­of ­our­students­go­on­to­complete an­art­foundation­course.­The­art department­is­very­experienced­at­helping students­prepare,­and­knows­exactly­what is­needed­to­produce­a­high-quality portfolio.­ Apprenticeships Higher­apprenticeships­are­very competitive,­with­entry­requirements similar­to­many­top­UK­universities.

Deloitte,­PwC­and­Rolls­Royce­are­some of ­the­organisations­that­offer apprenticeships­in­a­range­of ­careers­from business­administration­and­HR­to accountancy­and­consultancy.­ Straight to work This­is­probably­the­least­common­route but­some­girls­are­keen­to­get­straight­into the­workplace.­We­offer­advice­on­writing a­CV,­completing­application­forms­and attending­interviews,­as­well­as­finding­a suitable­job.­

We­are­always­on­hand­to­offer­support and­advice­about­next­steps.­It­is­part­of our­commitment­to­preparing­our­girls­for success­in­the­21st­century.­

Email­pau@sherborne.com for­more information.­

From the Headmistress

What’s­the­most­important­thing­we­can­give girls­during­their­time­at­Sherborne­Girls?

This­is­a­question­I­frequently­ask­myself,­and the­answer­always­comes­out­the­same.­ I­believe­that­our­task­as­educationalists­is­to prepare­pupils­for­the­rest­of ­their­lives.­To equip­them­with­habits­and­dispositions­that enable­them­to­flourish,­whatever­direction they­pursue.­

To­give­each­and­every­one­of ­them­the confidence­to­be­their­own­person,­the resilience­to­work­through­times­of ­trial,­and the­ambition­to­aim­high.­

That­is­why­I­chose­‘prepare­to­succeed’­as the­theme­for­this­academic­year.­I­believe­it encapsulates­the­ethos­of ­Sherborne­Girls, and­provides­a­focus­for­our­community.­

This­school­is­a­place­of ­vibrancy­and­life, where­everyone­is­encouraged­to­fulfil­their potential.­It­is­a­place­characterised­by­high aspirations,­and­a­willingness­to­work­hard­to achieve­them.­

Alongside­this­collective­sense­of ­purpose, Sherborne­Girls­is­a­place­of ­compassion, mutuality­and­cooperation.­Staff ­and­students alike­support­each­other,­working­together­to set­up­the­conditions­in­which­everyone­can thrive.­

Such­a­culture­instils­helpful­values­in­our girls.­It­shows­them­the­importance­of independence,­of ­working­things­out­for themselves­and­not­always­reaching­for­easy answers.­But­it­also­gives­them­a­willingness­to ask­for­help,­to­show­vulnerability,­as­part­of the­expression­of ­their­humanity.­

Ultimately,­this­is­the­beating­heart­of ­the education­we­provide.­An­education­centred on­people,­and­their­becoming.­An­education that­is­enacted­in­manifold­ways,­as­the­articles and­photos­on­the­following­pages­so eloquently­attest:­in­academic­success,­sporting achievement,­creativity­and­service.­ At­the­centre­of ­all­this­is­a­willingness­to stand­up­and­take­responsibility.­To­lead­and shape­the­future.­That­is­what­it­means­to prepare­girls­for­success­in­the­21st­century.­It is­what­it­means­to­have­a­school­in­which­the values­of ­adaptability,­courage,­curiosity­and compassion­are­woven­into­the­fabric­of ­our shared­existence.­

For­these­are­the­means­by­which­our­girls­will succeed.­By­being­people­who­are­ready­for the­world,­thanks­to­a­rich­educational experience­that­is­rigorous,­ambitious,­caring and­collaborative.­

That­is­what­we­give­our­girls­when­they­study at­Sherborne­Girls.­And­as­I­said­at­the beginning,­it­is­the­most­important­thing­of all.­ Jenny Dwyer, Headmistress

In this issue 2

Leadership

4-5

Academic­Enrichment

8-9

The­Arts

6-7 10

11 12

13

14-15

Student­Showcase Travel­­

Co-Curricular Boarding­

Community

Sports­Highlights

Front cover: ‘Guys and Dolls’, Joint Sherborne Schools’ Production

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leadership

Leading from the front Tomorrow’s­leaders­are­today’s­pupils.­So­as­part­of ­their­enrichment­and­growth,­we­give­our­girls­every­opportunity­to­stand­up­and­be­counted.

We­want­them­to­take­responsibility,­not­just­for­their­own­formation,­but­for­that­of ­their­peers.­That­is­how­they­will­prepare­to­succeed­in­life beyond­school.­­No­role­better­encapsulates­this­than­that­of ­the­head­team,­which­has­a­collective­responsibility­to­guide­the­student­body throughout­the­year.­

This­year’s­Head­Girls­are­Serena­Dwerryhouse­and­Frances­Budd.­Our­Vice­Head­Girls­this­term­have­been­Blanca­Rivero­and­Emily­Pope,­with Flora­Wordie­and­Sonya­Shats­set­to­take­over­in­the­coming­terms.

One­of ­the­great­opportunities­available­to­the­head­team­is­leading­morning­prayers.­To­show­the­depth­of ­their­insight­into­leadership­and personal­formation,­here­are­some­extracts­from­the­Head­Girls’­reflections.­

Frances Budd

Frances­began­her­talk­by recounting­the­fable­of ­the­crow and­the­pitcher:­a­crow­is desperate­for­a­drink,­and­spies­a pitcher­of ­water­on­a­rock.­The level­of ­the­water­is­too­low­for the­crow­to­reach­with­its­beak.

But­rather­than­giving­up,­it­drops stones­into­the­water,­one­by­one, gradually­raising­its­height.

Eventually,­the­water­is­high enough­for­the­crow­to­drink­its fill,­and­it­soars­back­into­the skies,­refreshed­and­renewed.

“Thinking­about­this­fable,­it reminded­me­of ­the­path­towards success.­At­first,­you­must­know your­goal;­in­this­case­a­drink­of water.­But­in­order­to­achieve what­you­desire­you­must­work, and­work­hard­with­a­strategy­in mind.­And­yes,­at­times­you­will be­angry,­frustrated,­set­back.­But in­time,­with­clarity­of ­thought, you­will­find­a­solution­and­you can­continue­towards­success.­

It­makes­me­think­of ­a­quote from­St­Augustine,­who­said:­“Do you­wish­to­rise?­Begin­by descending.­You­plan­a­tower­that will­pierce­the­clouds?­Lay­first the­foundation­of ­humility.”

The­message­here­is­to­dream­big.

So­now­that­we­have­all­settled into­the­new­school­year,­it­is­a good­time­to­think­of ­something that­you­might­like­to­achieve.

Your­ambitions­could­be­big regarding­your­exam­results­or they­could­be­small.­But­have­a dream.­

When­you’re­aiming­for­a­goal, however­silly­it­sounds,­you­have to­start­from­where­you­are,­right at­the­beginning,­it­is­only­from there­that­you­can­build­upon your­target,­and­wherever­you might­go,­you­should­always remember­where­it­all­began.”

Serena Dwerryhouse

“Today­I­want­to­talk­to­you about­what­makes­people­heroes.

But­first­I’m­going­to­start­with­a story.­

On­2­January,­2007,­about­75 people­waiting­at­a­busy­tube station­watched­as­a­young­man suffered­a­seizure­and­then­fell from­the­platform­onto­the­train tracks.­Onlookers­watched­in horror­yet­did­nothing,­but­a­man named­Wesley­Autry­took­action.

Handing­his­two­young­daughters to­a­stranger,­he­leapt­down­onto the­tracks­hoping­to­have­time­to drag­the­man­out­of ­the­way­of an­oncoming­train.­ When­he­realised­there­was­no time­to­move­the­other­man,­he instead­held­him­down­between the­tracks­as­a­train­passed­over the­top­of ­them.­This­is­just­one story­of ­bravery.­But­I’m­going­to talk­about­why­only­one­person­

out­of ­75­acted­and­did­not­just stand­and­watch.­

…after­some­research­I­found­out that­one­in­five­– which­is­20­per cent­– qualify­as­heroes­in­society.

72­per­cent­report­helping another­person­in­a­dangerous emergency.­16­per­cent­report whistle­blowing­on­an­injustice, and­6­per­cent­report­sacrificing for­a­stranger.­

Few­people­do­evil­but­it­seems fewer­act­heroically­…­But­it­is­so important­that­we­act­and­take notice­of ­those­around­us­and their­needs.­It­is­easy­to­assume that­the­next­person­will­help­or step­in,­but­you­can’t­constantly hope­this­will­be­the­case.­As Albert­Einstein­said:­‘The­world­is a­dangerous­place­to­live;­not because­of ­the­people­who­are evil,­but­because­of ­the­people who­don't­do­anything­about­it.’”

To­read­these­inspiring­talks­in­full,­along­with­extracts­from­our­Vice­Head­Girls,­please­visit www.sherborne.com/leadership ­3

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ACADEMIC enrichment

Philosophy Society debate This­term,­I­took­part­in­a­fascinating­debate at­Sherborne­School,­organised­by­their Philosophy­Society.­The­motion­was,­‘This house­believes­that­as­determinism­is­true­we have­no­control­over­examination­results.’

Frances budd, U6

Thinking Big in Business

Mr­Loxton,­Head­of ­Philosophy­and­RS,­and I­defended­this­proposition­whilst­Ally­Collins, my­good­friend­from­prep­school­and­also Head­Boy­of ­Sherborne­School,­and­his theology­teacher­Mr­Crawford,­opposed­the proposition.­Mr­Loxton­and­I­argued­a­line during­our­five-minute­speech­that­was­not really­expected­by­our­opponents,­and­thereby aided­our­victory!

“Our­argument­was­that­the­idea of determinism­that­was­relevant­was­not­the mechanical­idea­that­every­event­is­an inevitable­consequence­of ­prior­activity,” explained­Mr­Loxton.­“Rather,­we­argued­that our­anthropological,­biological­and­cultural history­has­made­us­able­to­be­individual determinators or­choosers,­thus­responsible­for what­we­decide.­This­is­distinct­to­each­of ­us, so­no­one­could­reliably­predict­what­we­might do.”­

Two­budding­business­women­from Sherborne­Girls­picked­up­tips­from some­of ­the­country’s­leading­tech entrepreneurs­during­the­two-week­‘Young Founders’­course­in­the­summer.

The­audience­was­made­up­of ­students­from Sherborne­Girls,­Sherborne­School­and­The Gryphon­School.­They­challenged­both­sides with­insightful­questions­that­led­to­a­vote­of 20-19­in­our­favour.­It­was­a­close­win,­but­a win­none­the­less,­and­a­satisfying­outcome­to a­thoroughly­enjoyable­experience.­

Jemima­Banks­and­Alexandra­Hurst­(U6) attended­talks­and­workshops­that equipped­them­with­a­deeper­understanding­of ­how­to­set­up­and­run­a successful­business.­They­won­their­places on­the­course­after­a­rigorous­application process,­involving­a­challenging­phone interview­in­which­they­were­required­to demonstrate­their­commercial­nous.­

Reign in Spain gema carvia-ruiz, head of spanish

Earlier­this­year,­a­group­of ­Sixth­Formers departed­to­El­Puerto­de­Santa­María,­a­town in­the­south-west­of ­Spain.­

We­had­a­fantastic­time­staying­with­our­host families,­attending­Spanish­lessons­and­visiting the­area.­Students­really­enjoyed­spending time­with­their­families­and­getting­to­know them­whilst­learning­about­Spanish­culture.

We­had­a­tour­of ­El­Puerto­de­Santa­María and­we­visited­the­sherry­cellar.­We­learnt about­a­variety­of ­important­historical­events, including­the­discovery­of ­America­and­the Muslim­Conquest.­We­also­visited­the­Saint ­4

Marcus­Castle,­giving­us­a­new­insight­into­the Spanish­civil­war.

We­visited­Jerez,­where­the­girls­enjoyed spending­some­time­in­Area­Sur,­a­local shopping­centre,­and­Cádiz,­which­is considered­to­be­the­oldest­city­in­the­Western world,­as­well­as­travelling­to­Seville.­

Other­highlights­included­the­delicious­tapas, climbing­La­Giralda,­and­visiting­both­the magnificent­cathedral­and­the­Alcázares.­The girls­appreciated­the­art­of ­the­region,­and behaved­impeccably­throughout.­They­were excellent­ambassadors­for­our­school.

“I­feel­that­my­future­could­lie­somewhere in­a­mixture­of ­technology,­design­and business­management,”­remarked Alexandra,­who­hopes­to­study­for­a degree­in­Business­Management­when­she leaves­Sherborne­Girls.­“Ultimately,­I want­to­have­my­own­retail­business.”

During­the­course,­the­girls­acquired­a range­of ­new­skills,­such­as­web­coding, branding­and­marketing,­product development,­and­pitching.­They­met­a variety­of ­inspirational­people,­including two­old­Etonians­who­run­their­own­tech start-up,­and­a­fellow­student­on­the course­who­already­had­his­own­£1.2m business.­

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Broadening Experience in L6 florence corran, director of sixth form

Shadowing Parliament Sophie west (L6)

At­the beginning of ­October halfterm I­had­the opportunity to­spend a­day­of ­work­experience­with Jeremy­Hunt,­the­MP­for South West Surrey. Jeremy­is­the Secretary of State for Health.­On the­day­I­shadowed­him,­we­visited Farnham­Road Hospital for a meeting on­mental health and attended­talks­on­Alzheimer’s.

Originally­I­had­envisaged­myself making­coffee­at­the­back­of ­an office,­so­you­can imagine­my­joy­at being able­to­actually engage with Jeremy­as­we­travelled­around Surrey.­

In particular I enjoyed discussing contentious­topics­such­as­Brexit, the­resignation­of ­David Cameron and­the­resulting­appointment­of Theresa­May, and­the­prospects­of then-presidential hopeful, Donald Trump.

Many­of ­you­will­be­aware­of ­the recent­Junior Doctor dispute:­it­was particularly­interesting­to­hear Jeremy’s perspective­on­the­matter considering­the­huge­amount­of criticism­he’s­received­for­it.

It­was­certainly­a memorable day.

Until­now,­I didn’t appreciate­the altruism­and­commitment an­MP must have towards­his­constituency.

Gaining­a­greater­understanding­of what­so­many­politicians­do­was very­useful,­and­it­was­especially interesting­in­light­of ­the­political controversies­that­have­dominated 2016.

This­year­we­have­designed­a­new­course­for­L6 A­Level­students­in­order­to­broaden­their academic­experience­irrespective­of ­their subject­choices.­

The­course­also­encourages­them­to­discover­or deepen­their­academic­interests,­putting­them­in a­strong­position­to­develop­their­ideas­further in­an­Extended­Project­Qualification­or­other detailed­study.­Girls­who­study­for­the­IB already­have­this­kind­of ­opportunity­in­their Theory­of ­Knowledge­course­and­in­the Extended­Essay­completed­in­the­U6.­ We­have­divided­the­A­Level­girls­into­four groups,­mixing­them­up­so­that­different­subject combinations­are­included­in­each­group.­They have­five­sets­of ­weekly­sessions,­and­study­a different­topic­every­four­weeks.­Those­teaching on­the­programme­are­given­freedom­to­adjust

the­content­and­scope­of ­their­courses­to­suit the­interests­of ­the­group,­and­reflect­their­own passions.­The­programme­loosely­fits­into Science­and­Society,­The­Arts­and­Society,­The Ancient­World­and­Society­with­Politics­and Society­Study­Skills,­Research­and­Academic Referencing.

By­the­end­of ­the­Lent­term,­girls­will­have­been exposed­to­ideas­from­subject­areas­that­are unfamiliar­to­them­and­had­a­chance­to­discuss important­topics­and­assimilate­new­knowledge without­the­constraints­of ­an­exam­syllabus.

Additionally,­they­will­be­better­able­to­add depth­and­nuance­to­their­own­A­Level­work and­will­have­gained­confidence­in­the­essential habits­and­academic­protocols­needed­to complete­a­dissertation­or­research­paper­at university­level.­

Ancient Law Under Scrutiny at Turing Presentation Rosanna Miller (U6)

I­was­delighted­to­deliver­a Turing­Presentation­in­which­I considered­the­question:­‘What does­Aristophanes­say­about the­sophistic­attitude­to­law?’

My­talk­examined­two­works by­the­comic­playwright Aristophanes,­The Clouds and The Birds,­in­context­with­the political­and­intellectual­shifts in­Athens­in­the­5th­century BC.­This­period­saw­changes in­the­education­system, including­the­movement­of ­the

sophists,­whom­Aristophanes targets­for­teaching­the­youth of ­Athens­the­harmful­art­of argument,­with­corrupt motives.­­Among­the prominent­ideas­of ­the­time was­the­antithesis­of ­nature and­law.­The­sophists’ approach­to­this,­as­portrayed by­Aristophanes,­was­the­focus of ­the­talk,­and­I­concluded that­he­criticises­sophistic arguments­rejecting­law­and convention.­But­with­limited

surviving­texts­from­the­period, deciphering­Aristophanes’ genuine­attitude­towards­the sophists­and­their­diverse philosophies­is­by­no­means straightforward. ­5

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student showcase

The Aunties Saskia tennant (U6)

Aunties,­talking­the­tamis,­or­the­sunbeam mix­master­finished­in­a­lickety­split.­The Aunties­Tate­and­Lyle­camouflaged­with flour­and­fondant,­faces­speckled­with­sugar and­shimmering­brightly,­nattering­among the­granular­clouds.­Cheery­and­gossiping above­the­kitchen­aid,­weighing­out­butter­to the­nearest­kilogram.­Aunties,­wielding wooden­spoons,­billowing­icing­sugar nebulas,­icing­the­cake­like­Parisian­chefs, measuring­in­pounds­and­ounces­(recipes

inscribed­onto­old­receipts);­cavorting­with spatulas,­dashing­from­counter­to­counter faster­than­molasses.­Apron­pockets crammed­constantly.­Aunties­with­tickets­for cookbooks,­counters­covered­in­floury­snow, with­various­dashes­of ­vanilla­extract.­Timeserved,­my­Aunties,­flying­to­oven­door handles,­with­rough­but­delicate­hands­that pour­love­into­every­cake.­Wait­for­mixture­to rise.­More­hard­of ­hearing­now­but­even louder­with­chatter,­the­Aunties­from­the clatter­of ­the­kitchen,­briskly­humming.

Aunties­by­the­Arc­de­triomphe,­Aunties trading­anecdotes,­advice,­addresses, ambrosia­and­aperitifs.­Knuckles­kneading

Extract from ‘The Hunt’

and­rolling­dough.­White­and­dusty­ with­milk­stains­and­caster­sugar,­messy relatives.­Never­forgetting­to­wipe­the surfaces­after.­The­missing­finger­tip­not­so missed­any­longer.­My­aunties­still­having­a go­at­mixer­blades,­still­young­at­heart; offering­vodka­at­Christmas.­Unrecognisable if ­seen­in­hair­nets­or­clean­clothes, aggravating­their­nieces­with­the­persistent beckoning­towards­the­kitchen,­their­bitter black­tea.­Fold­a­spoon­between­all­their grooved­years,­ruffled­short­or­long.­Aunties eternally­huddling­in­the­larder,­under­dim light­as­the­pan­in­the­other­room­gently­ simmers.­My­Aunties.

A ‘Darling’ Letter

natasha chaloner (u5) Flora wordie (U6)

How­I­have­missed­you.

Your­sweet,­gentle,­giggly­laughter as­subtle­as­the­rusty,­autumn­leaves floating­with­the­wind­like­elegant­ballet­dancers.

The moon was full that night. The trees loomed tall and wise above the forest floor, casting ominous shadows over the creatures darting from burrow to burrow. Deep in the forest, far from the dangers of mankind, there lay a river.

The water was high and fast, frothing and bubbling as it flowed over rocks and fallen trees. Its rapid breaths screamed danger to all who drew near, and many a soul it had captured in the time of heavy rain. Not far from the river was a cliff, formed not from a mountain but a boulder that had tumbled down in a landslide a long time ago. Now it was cloaked in ivy, and at its base, hidden by the veil of green, lay a cave….

Do­not­let­tears­fall­down­your­delicate­face like­pounding­rain,­hammering­a­hollow­drum.

Instead­let­your­beautiful,­glowing,­infectious­smile­pierce­ through­the­storm­like­the­light­of ­a­lighthouse­to­guide­me home.

One­thousand,­six­hundred­and­seventy­nine­miles­apart.

On­opposite­sides­of ­the­intricate,­twisted­maze, but­the­second­hand­ticks­till­we­will­be­together­again.

Tick.­Tock.­Tick.­Tock.

… Fell poked his nose warily through the ivy, sniffing the air to find only the scent of his kind. There was also the stench of death, a welcomed smell to Fell who had not eaten in several days. He padded into the moonlight without hesitation, his heavy paws leaving a trail in the soft earth, only to be greeted by a low growl. The alpha stepped up to him, his muzzle soaked with thick red liquid and his grey fur matted and slashed. There was a glint in the alpha’s eye, telling Fell to stay back, and Fell obeyed begrudgingly, falling to his belly and watching as his kind brought a red beast to the front of the cave.

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Sit down Marco, no, don’t move Of your actions we don’t approve Those girls you said you thought you owned Who cried to ma when they got home?

The pain and fright of each young miss Whose dress you ripped and face did kiss We do not, Marco think you can Just use these girls ‘cause you’re a man You scared them, gave them such a fright How do they feel about that night?

Of course you walk away unhurt You only care about the dirt on your shoes your suit your back your hair But for these girls fear’s always there.

Look­up­at­the­dark,­black,­black­sky speckled­with­sparkling­stars.

The­painted­globe­dangling­in­the­nothingness­above hears­our­breath.­­Together.

I­love­you­forever,­My­Darling

Sit Down Marco grace palmer (U6)

• Dasha Zenzina (L5)

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Congratulations to the girls whose designs (featured here) were shortlisted for the school Christmas card. We hope you enjoy the winning design by Chloë Dick (M5) on this year’s card.

• Alma Wirth (L5)

For Lady Macbeth eleanor fisher (U6)

My­dear­love,­I­am­sorry.

For­the­visions­you­faced­alone, When­in­marriage­we­were­meant­to­share­everything, Victories­and­consequences.

I­am­sorry­for­the­lesson­we­learnt­too­late, That­death­can­only­lead­to­death And­betrayal­to­betrayal­and­revenge.

You­were­beautiful­my­lady, Incomparable­in­grace, Incomparable­in­strength.

Unworthy­was­I­of your­unfailing­love When­at­the­end­all­I­did­was­fail­you.

Ours­was­meant­to­be­a­courtship­of ­love, But­was­turned­to­that­of ­blood­and­madness, Sorcery­and­sickness, Death.

I­heard­your­scream, But­was­not­beside­you­to­hear­your­final­breath.

My­Love!­How­could­you­leave­me?

In­this­world­of ­madness­we­created.

Would­you­let­me­live­alone, Never­to­be­fully­whole­again.

But­I­needn’t­worry.

For­I­shall­be­with­you­soon, As­I­can­see­McDuff ­approaching­me And­when­he­reaches­me­I­will­be­with­you­once­again.

In­death.

And­then­you­and­I­can­once­again­be­together Even­as­we­descend­to­hell.

• Daisy Foreman (M5)

• Ania Zenzina (L5)

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the arts

Guys & Dolls tread the boards Thanks­to­the­talents­of ­girls­and­boys from­the­M5­to­U6,­the­seedy­world­of New­York­gangsters­and­their underground­gambling­dens­was brought­vividly­to­life­in­the­joint Sherborne­Schools’­production­of ­Guys and Dolls.­There­were­excellent performances­from­Suubi­Kimuli­as­the slick­Sky­Masterson,­Flora­Wordie­as­the angelic­Sarah­and­Becky­Stagg­as­the big-hearted­Adelaide.­

Another­highlight­was­Sonya­Shats singing­‘Sit­Down­You’re­Rocking­The Boat’­which­got­the­whole­audience dancing­along.­Well,­that,­and­the­1950s diner­refreshments­served­in­the­interval –­Coke­float­anyone?

Staff Complete Arts Award Training

Seven­members­of ­staff ­from­Music,­Drama,­Art,­Textiles­and­the­Religious­Studies­department recently­took­part­in­Arts­Award­Advisor­Training.­The­training­day­told­the­participants­more about­the­Arts­Award,­showing­them­how­to­facilitate­it­within­their­own­department.­It­also inspired­them­to­boost­the­award’s­profile­around­school.­

The­Arts­Award­is­similar­to­a­Duke­of Edinburgh­qualification.­It­focuses­on leadership,­engagement­and­self-development with­the­arts­through­practical­means.­It­is available­in­a­variety­of ­disciplines,­allowing students­to­make­use­of ­the­resources­already available­at­the­school,­and­tweak­their­award to­their­own­individual­preferences.­

“The­training­was­invigorating,­inspiring­and exciting,”­said­Revd­Becky­Ayers-Harris, School­Chaplain­and­RS­Teacher.­“It provided­an­excellent­opportunity­to recognise the­existing­independent artistic­endeavours that­already­take­place­within­the­school,­and learn­how­we­can­utilise­them­to help­our students­thrive­artistically.” ­8

A Touch of Sparkle

Kenelm­won­the­house­drama­competition this­year­with­their­performances­of ­The Wizard of Oz and­an­extract­from­All My Sons.­ The­competition­was­judged­by­Mr­Mark Freestone­and­the­runners­up­were Aldhelmsted­East­with­performances­of ­Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour and­The Laramie Project, and­Wingfield­Digby,­who performed­Noises Off.­

The­evening­was­brilliant­fun­and­the­girls threw­themselves­into­it­wholeheartedly.

“I’ve­never­heard­such­tumultuous cheering!”­commented­Freddie­Brook, Director­in­Residence.­“Glitter­was­scattered in­abundance,­leaving­the­school­hall­with­a sparkle­that­will­last­for­many­years­to­come (apologies­to­the­cleaning­staff ­once­again).”

Particular­congratulations­to­the­girls­who took­the­reins­on­behalf ­of ­their­houses­to make­these­performances­happen.­It­is­not an­easy­job­and­they­all­did­brilliantly!

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Music highlights

A Future of Creativity John Jenkins, director of music

The­drinks­reception,­‘Building­a­Future­of Creativity’­was­a­wonderful­event,­held­in­the stunning­‘speakeasy’­Christmas­themed­‘The Deck’­at­the­National­Theatre.­Parents,­Old Girls­and­Friends­attended­the­event­to­hear Headmistress, Jenny­Dwyer,­share­highlights­of the­school’s­future­plans,­with­a­particular­focus on­the­Arts­Centre.

Mrs­Dwyer­was­supported­by­Head­Girls, Frances­Budd­and­Serena­Dwerryhouse­and this­term’s­Vice­Heads,­Emily­Pope­and­Blanca Rivero,­along­with­an­ensemble­of ­talented musicians.­The­girls­were­all­wonderful ambassadors­for­the­school­and­encapsulated perfectly­the­school’s­values­of ­adaptability, courage,­compassion­and­curiosity.

It­was­a­lovely­community­event­at­which­guests remarked­on­the­strong­sense­of ­goodwill­for the­school,­unique­qualities­of a­Sherborne­Girl and­the­increasing­excitement­for­the­Arts Centre.

We­have­had­an­extremely­busy­and productive­term­in­the­Music Department.­This­year’s­U6­Head­of Choir­is­music­scholar­Flora­Wordie.­She and­her­three­deputies,­Hannah­Lees, Emily­Pope­and­Rebecca­Stagg­are­a superb­team­setting­a­magnificent example­to­their­peers.­The­Senior­Choir is­flourishing,­with­a­record­number­of ­90 singers,­and­so­we­eagerly­await­the­new venue­within­the­Arts­Centre.

We­have­had­a­wonderful­programme­of evening­and­lunchtime­concerts­all­of which­have­been­well­attended.­There­has been­a­good­mix­of ­music­being performed­including­jazz­and­rock,­as well­as­more­traditional­musical­genres.­

We­have­also­enjoyed­the­usual­mix­of events­away­from­school,­including­a concert­by­the­Madrigal­Society­and String­Orchestra­in­St­Mary’s­Church, Beaminster­and­a­joint­schools’­service­in Sherborne­Abbey,­where­the­Madrigal Society­joined­Sherborne­School’s Chamber­Choir­in­a­collaboration­that looks­set­to­grow.­­

It­has­been­a­pleasure­to­welcome­a number­of ­new­Music­Scholars­to­the­

school­this­term.­Kelly­Kwong­(M5)­is­our new­organ­scholar­and­she­has­recently passed­her­Diploma­(Dip.­ABRSM)­in Flute­Performance:­a­very­impressive achievement.­­ Kelly­along­with­her­sister­Daisy­(L5), Amelia­Monaghan­(L6)­and­Mercedes Daniel­(L6)­are­setting­an­impressively high­benchmark­in­the­Sherborne Schools’­Symphony­Orchestra.

Beyond­the­school­gates,­we­are­delighted that­Ella­Pearce­(M5),­in­addition­to­being a­harpist­in­the­National­Children’s Orchestra­Main­Orchestra,­has­been awarded­a­Junior­Exhibition­at­the Guildhall­School­of ­Music­and­Drama.

We­are­awaiting­the­result­of ­Ellie George’s­(L5)­audition­for­the­same­NCO orchestra,­while­Emily­Hartley­(U5)­and Zara­Lawrence­(U5)­are­both­members­of the­National­Children’s­Choir.­

Stephanie­Cheung­was­an­admirable ambassador­for­the­school’s­music­in­her performance­at­a­Masterclass­for­Young Musicians­at­Plush­on­11­September,­and Valerie­Tsoi­(U6)­played­Mozart’s­A­major Piano­Concerto­with­the­Wessex­Strings­in Cheap­Street­Church­on­27­November.

Thanks­to­the­generous­support­of ­donors,­the Arts­Centre­Appeal­has­already­raised­£1.6m, inching­ever­closer­to­the­£2.5m­target.­With less­than­£900,000­to­go,­the­target­is­in­sight but­we­still­need­your­support­to­help­make­this ambitious­project­a­reality.­To­make­a­donation or­for­more­information,­please­visit www.sherborne.com/the-arts-centre

Augusta­Miller,­former­Director­of ­Music­from 1973-1992,­commented,­“Thank you so much for inviting me to the party….I loved it all and was so impressed with the girls who spoke. The musicians too were brilliant as always and the background music was beautifully played…..

The young at Sherborne Girls are exceptional and the atmosphere you create is relaxed and happy.”

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travel

Rwanda A­group­of ­girls­spent­two­weeks­in Rwanda­in­July,­where­they­had­a­chance to­work­with­charitable­projects­and­get­an inside­view­of ­the­country’s­appalling history­of ­genocide.­

Nepal Alice­Slade­and­Grace­Palmer­(U6)­had­a busy­summer,­spending­three­weeks­on­an Open­Expedition­in­Nepal.

They­joined­an­outpost­project­with­students from­other­local­schools,­and­spent­some­time trekking­in­the­mountainous­region­above Pokhara.­For­the­rest­of ­their­visit,­they worked­on­a­volunteer­programme­to improve­a­local­school­and­visited­a­safari park.

“Our­first­week­was­spent­trekking­in­hills­at around­2,500­to­3,200m,”­explained­Grace.

“Each­day,­we­woke­up­at­6.30am­and trekked­for­around­five­hours.­We­saw­so many­beautiful­sights,­from­white-water

rivers­(because­it­was­monsoon­season)­to­the Annapurna­Ridge.”

“For­the­second­part­of ­the­trip,­our­group split­into­two,”­Alice­added.­“One­group worked­at­a­school,­teaching­sometimes,­but mainly­building­a­path­that­led­to­some toilets.­The­other­group­taught­English­at­a different­school.

“The­children­in­both­schools­were fascinated­by­us­and­our­lifestyles­at­home.

They­constantly­wanted­us­to­dance­and­sing, and­teach­them­about­England.­They­were determined­to­befriend­us,­writing­us­poems, giving­us­sweets,­and­tying­bracelets­onto­our hands!”

South Africa

The­girls­raised­money­for­Rwandan outreach­projects­throughout­the­last academic­year,­holding­a­number­of events­such­as­a­parent-daughter­tennis competition­and­selling­T-shirts­to­their fellow­students.­They­achieved­a­total­of £2,000,­and­their­visit­to­the­country­gave them­an­insight­into­the­many­worthy causes­in­need­of ­support.­

Since­returning,­the­girls­have­decided­to support­a­rehabilitation­programme­for street­children­and­a­project­providing electricity­to­10­widows.­

Eleanor­Whitbread,­Tammy­Miller­and­Anna Von-Contzen­(all­L6)­travelled­to­South­Africa during­half ­term­on­the­Warriors­Accelerated Scholarship­Programme­with­three­other schools.­The­programme­is­designed­to challenge­individuals­and­promote­selflearning­through­overcoming­fears­and­being able­to­trust­and­be­trusted.­

The­girls­flew­from­Heathrow­to­Johannesburg and­were­thrown­straight­into­their­first challenge;­a­six-hour­journey­from­the­airport to­base­camp­for­their­initial­briefing.­During their­stay,­the­girls­travelled­around­South Africa,­visiting­places­such­as­Limpopo, Botswana.­Their­days­were­full­of ­activities whilst­they­camped­out­at­night.­

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A­typical­day­would­start­at­5am,­when­the girls­were­woken­up­for­morning­fitness sessions­of ­swimming,­running­or­hiking.

Eleanor­commented,­“One­day­we­got­up really­early­and­hiked­up­to­a­waterfall.­Even though­we­were­all­very­tired,­the­walk­was invigorating­and­the­scenery­was­beautiful.”­

Exchanges

When­they­weren’t­exercising,­the­girls participated­in­a­range­of ­activities,­including visits­to­a­reptile­park,­an­elephant­reserve, and­an­orphanage,­where­they­were­overwhelmed­by­the­amount­of ­love­shown­by­the children.­

Anna­enthused,­“The­children­ran­up­to­us and­hugged­us­all­straight­away.­We­spent three­hours­playing­with­them­and­helping­the staff ­at­the­orphanage.­It­truly­made­us appreciate­everything­we­have­at­home,­even the­fundamentals­like­clean­running­water.”

We­continue­with­a­busy­programme­of exchanges,­giving­girls­an­opportunity­to experience­unfamiliar­cultures­and­develop self-awareness­and­resilience.­Over­the summer,­girls­have­spent­four­weeks­in Tasmania­at­Launceston­Church Grammar­School;­three­weeks­in­South Africa­at­St­Mary’s­in­Johannesburg­and three­weeks­in­Adelaide­at­St­Peter’s.

Congratulations­to­all­the­girls­who­have been­selected­for­next­year’s­exchanges.

We­look­forward­to­reporting­back­on­their experiences­in­the­next­issue.

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co-curricular

A Taste of Devon Jess upton and Aderinsola adeyemi-bero (u5) On a Friday in September, the U5 went to North Devon for a three-day art trip. Our first stop was Broomhill Sculpture Park, where we separated into small groups and set off to sketch. Our only instructions were to draw an abstract and figurative sculpture. The park proved a great experience, not least because it made us realise just how big some art installations can be.

For lunch, we convened on the Third Millennium – a part of the park designed by Mike Roles. It stands in contrast to the rest of the sculptures in the park, being dark and sinister. It is full of sculptures of men in hoodies and men lying on the ground, covered in rust to give them a sense of longing and waiting while life carries on around them.

We then headed to the beautiful seaside resort of Ilfracombe, where we were encouraged to draw a variety of details from the vicinity, including lobster pots, the cliffs, and rusting anchor chains. We used different media, such as pencils, water colours and neo-pastels, then met up again later to view the Damien Hirst statue Verity in the harbour. This is a controversial artwork, because it shows a pregnant woman with skin peeling off her body to expose some of her internal organs. It met with a mixed response from our party: some thought it disgusting, bizarre and outrageous, while others thought it amazing, beautiful and unique.

On our last day, we visited Dunster Castle. Here we separated into groups and went around the vibrant and beautiful gardens, the mysterious Crypt and, of course, the Castle itself. Throughout, we sketched and photographed our surroundings, capturing landscapes, objects and patterns of interest, and people. Since returning to school, we have enlarged our preferred sketches, adding more detail and colour to bring them to life.

Overall, this trip was great fun and had the right balance of physical activity alongside creative inspiration. Many of us thought we would struggle for three whole days in rainy Devon without our mobile phones but in fact, it turned out to be good for us! I would recommend the trip to anyone studying art next year.

Special thanks to all the staff for organising it and for looking after us so well.

Model United Nations At the end of November, six L6 students: Sophie West, Cecilia George, Grace Storrie, Omodunni Bello, Phoebe Price and Charlotte Given took part in a Model United Nations Conference at Clayesmore School, ClayesMUN 2016.

The girls attended the conference along with students from schools across the South West of England.

They were split into 16 delegations of six, each representing different countries and with a different focus, such as environment, politics or trade. The delegations discussed issues of the day, made resolutions, argued and debated, all with formal United Nations protocols.

Additionally, the fictional crisis of an imaginary attack on the American Embassy in Sudan and inevitable political fall-out, had to be dealt with as it developed throughout the day.

Congratulations to all the girls who were wonderful ambassadors for the school, with three of the girls being commended for their participation and leadership in debate in representing the SG country which was Angola.

Mrs Corran, Director of Sixth Form, commented, “I am particularly proud as the girls prepared their arguments from Angola’s point of view, almost entirely independently. I would also like to thank Mrs Rachel Allen for her support, enabling the girls to benefit from this enrichment opportunity.”

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boarding

Getting Life in Balance the rev’d becky ayers-harris explains the thinking behind our new wellbeing programme As­School­Chaplain,­The­Rev’d­Becky­AyersHarris­(or­‘The­Rev’­as­she’s­more­frequently known)­has­a­particular­concern­for­the wellbeing­of ­the­whole­community.­She­sees an­aspect­of ­her­role­as­identifying­people­who need­a­bit­of ­extra­support,­and­signposting ways­for­them­to­receive­it.­

“I­don’t­necessarily­have­to­be­the­person­who always­steps­in­to­help­someone­who’s struggling,”­she­remarks.­“In­fact,­one­of ­the great­joys­of ­working­at­Sherborne­Girls­is­that you’re­part­of ­a­deeply­caring­and compassionate­community,­where­there’s­a­real sense­that­people­look­out­for­each­other.”

Even­so,­prevention­is­always­better­than­cure.

So­as­well­as­providing­pastoral­care­and support,­Becky­coordinates­the­school’s­new wellbeing­programme.­

what­activities­are­most­likely­to­feed­one­of these­categories,­and­colouring­their­timetable appropriately,­girls­can­see­at­a­glance­if they’re­too­committed­in­one­area,­or­lacking in­another.­

This­is­designed­to­help­students­develop­skills of ­self-care­that­will­equip­them­for­success­in later­life.­“We­set­out­to­establish­a­wellbeing initiative­that­was­accessible,­measurable, tangible­and­appropriate­for­every­member­of the­school­community,”­she­reports.­“And­most important­of ­all,­we­wanted­it­to­make­a difference­to­our­students,­enhancing­their prospects­of ­flourishing­when­they­leave­school and­enter­higher­education­or­the­world­of work.”

With­this­in­mind,­the­programme­is configured­around­three­easily­remembered facets­of ­human­existence:­body,­mind­and spirit.­Working­with­their­personal­tutor,­every girl­is­encouraged­to­seek­a­balance­between these­elements.­

One­way­of ­achieving­this­is­by­colour-coding their­timetable­for­the­week.­Body­is­signified by­the­colour­green,­mind­by­the­colour­yellow, and­spirit­by­the­colour­blue.­By­identifying

“It­seems­like­a­simple­thing­to­do,”­Becky reflects,­“and­that’s­exactly­the­point.­By giving­the­girls­an­at-a-glance­insight­into­the rhythm­of ­their­week,­we’re­helping­them­spot potential­problems,­and­develop­a­deeper awareness­of ­the­need­for­balance­in­their lives.”

For­Becky,­as­an­Anglican­Priest,­the­ultimate driver­behind­this­is­the­school’s­Christian ethos.­“Jesus­said­that­he­came­to­give­us­life­in abundance,”­she­remarks.­“At­Sherborne­Girls, we­take­that­seriously,­and­want­to­provide every­opportunity­for­our­students­to­enjoy­the fullness­of ­their­existence.”­That­said,­the wellbeing­initiative,­just­like­the­chaplaincy, leaves­plenty­of ­space­for­different­worldviews.

Becky­says.­“We­pride­ourselves­on­our openness­to­other­faiths,­and­to­those­who­do not­believe­in­any­God.­It’s­all­part­of ­our desire­to­be­a­compassionate­community,­as well­as­one­that’s­characterised­by­adaptability, curiosity­and­courage.

“The­wellbeing­programme­supports­these values,­and­helps­them­form­our­students’ dispositions.­But­more­fundamentally,­it­gives them,­and­all­of ­our­staff,­the­best­possible chance­of ­achieving­balance,­and­the profound­contentment­that­comes­from­having life­in­proper­perspective.”

This­is­an­important­feature­of ­Sherborne Girls’­preparation­of ­students­to­succeed­in­the future.­“Whatever­path­they­take,”­Becky concludes,­“we­want­them­to­look­back­on their­time­at­school­with­happiness­and­a­sense of ­fulfilment.­We­want­our­girls­to­enjoy­full lives,­full­to­the­brim­and­running­over,­now and­in­the­future.”

Wellbeing dog walk

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community

Old Girls deliver inspiration As­part­of ­our­enrichment­programme­and­inspirational­speaker­series,­we­regularly­invite­role models­to­address­our­students,­motivating­them­to­step­beyond­their­comfort­zones­and­broaden their­horizons.­Fortunately,­we­have­a­lively­network­of ­alumnae­who­are­only­too­willing­to­share their­experiences­and­expertise­with­current­students.­As­a­result,­we’re­able­to­offer­some fantastic­learning­opportunities,­as­well­as­strengthening­the­link­between­the­existing­student body­and­their­antecedents.­Here­are­some­highlights­from­the­last­term.­

Charlotte shares interview tips

Charlotte­Hayton,­who­left Sherborne­Girls­in­2014, has­just­finished­her­first year­at­University­College, Oxford,­where­she­is reading­Modern­History.­

Charlotte­returned­to­school­in September­and­had­lunch­with­our­U6 Oxford­history­applicants,­sharing­her experience­of ­the­interview­and explaining­exactly­what­an­Oxford­history degree­involves.­­After­lunch­she­spoke­at the­History­Society­to­girls­from­the­U5 and­Sixth­Form.­They­grilled­her­about studying­history­and­asked­wider questions­about­what­life­is­like­at­a­topflight­university.

Disability audit

Adventures

It­was­lovely­to­welcome­back­Old­Girls Teresa­Feng­and­Tatiana­Bridge,­who­gave­a talk­about­their­adventures­walking­in­the Himalayas­to­girls­in­the­M5.Tatiana­said­she remembers­being­inspired­by­Old­Girls­who came­back­to­school­and­spoke­about­their preparation,­training­and­experience­of running­the­Marathon­des­Sables.­She­is hoping­to­take­part­in­this­epic­marathon across­the­Sahara­Desert­once­she­has completed­the­arduous­training­needed­to stand­any­chance­of ­completing­it.­

Ebola

We­were­delighted­to­welcome­Old­Girl, Doctor­Sarah­Williams­(Waddington)­A’00, who­gave­a­captivating­talk­about­her experiences­of ­treating­Ebola­victims­in­Sierra Leone.­

Sarah­spoke­to­a­group­of ­Old­Girls­about­her decision­to­go­to­Sierra­Leone­with­her husband,­also­a­doctor,­and­put­their experience­and­expertise­to­use­tackling­one­of the­world’s­largest­humanitarian­crises.

Following­a­rigorous­training­programme, Sarah­and­a­team­of ­volunteers­left­for­Sierra Leone,­where­they­were­faced­with­even­more challenging­circumstances­than­they­could have­imagined.­

On­arrival,­they­discovered­that­their­medical centre­was­not­yet­ready,­and­had­to­deal­with unbelievably­hot­temperatures­while­wearing rubber­suits­and­protective­layers.­Understandably,­this­made­the­heat­even­more

unbearable­and­limited­how­long­they­were allowed­to­stay­inside­the­treatment­zones.­­In addition,­Sarah­and­her­party­had­to­rise­to­a variety­of ­cultural­challenges.­For­example, many­of ­the­locals­did­not­understand­the need­to­dispose­of ­bodies­to­prevent­the­illness spreading,­and­were­not­used­to­throwing rubbish­away­hygienically.­Sarah­said­her­team also­had­to­deal­with­depleting­resources, including­a­shortage­of ­medics­to­treat patients.­One­of ­the­horrifying­factors­driving this­was­the­sheer­number­who­had­themselves been­killed­by­Ebola­–­an­observation­that underscores­Sarah’s­bravery­in­going.­

Four­of ­our­Youth­Advisors­who­sit­on­the Sherborne­Town­Council,­are­conducting a­disability­audit­of ­Cheap­Street. ­The audit­covers­the­access­provisions­made­for people­with­disabilities­in­the­town’s­shops, offices­and­cafes. At­the­same­time­the students­are­also­running­an­audit­on dementia­awareness.­Their­hope­is­to encourage­local­business­owners­to­earn Sherborne­Dementia-Friendly­Town status.

School Partnerships

The­partnership­between­Sherborne­Girls and­Preston­Primary­in­Yeovil­continues­to thrive,­yielding­benefits­for­both establishments.­ Sherborne­recently­hosted­a­teacher­from Preston­Primary’s­learning­support­unit, helping­enhance­his­knowledge­and contribute­to­ours.­We­also­deliver­a netball­programme­in­the­school,­using our­well-qualified­coaching­staff ­to­train its­pupils.­In­addition,­we­work­with­a number­of ­other­local­schools,­sharing expertise,­providing­support­for­events, and­identifying­opportunities­to­enhance learning­through­joint­working.­

“It’s­imperative­that­we­form­strong partnerships­with­other­educational institutions,”­said­Headmistress­Jenny Dwyer.­“I­see­it­as­a­part­of ­our­identity­as a­school.­Collaboration­delivers­benefits for­all­concerned,­and­enhances­the life­prospects­of ­students­throughout the­region.” ­13

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sports highlights

A New Challenge Since­arriving­at­Sherborne­Girls­in September,­I­have­commenced­a comprehensive­review­of ­the­range­of ­sports and­physical­activities­we­offer.­

Highlights The­pre-season lacrosse and hockey camps proved­a­runaway­success,­and played­an­important­role­in­team­bonding.

They­prepared­the­girls­and­gave­them­the opportunity­to­discuss­tactics­ahead­of ­the new­season.

The­South­West­has­many­high-quality­girls’ schools,­which­makes­it­important­for­us­to offer­an­exceptional­product.­One­of ­my­tasks is­therefore­to­define­‘exceptional’­in­order­to ensure­we­are­delivering­exactly­what­our students­and­their­parents­desire.

At­the­heart­of ­a­thriving­sports­programme­is participation­–­an­area­where­Sherborne­Girls is­notably­strong.­But­this­isn’t­just­about encouraging­girls­to­get­involved­in­sport during­their­time­at­school.­If ­they­are­to succeed­in­adult­life,­they­will­need­a­lifelong interest­in,­and­enthusiasm­for,­sporting activity.­

That­is­why­we­provide­an­enjoyable­and meaningful­sporting­experience­for­all­girls, regardless­of ­their­abilities.­It­is­part­of ­our commitment­to­developing­well-rounded

mark spivey, director of sport individuals­who­understand­the­importance­of nourishing­body,­mind­and­soul.­

So­here’s­to­an­action-packed­first­term­in­my new­role.­I­hope­you­enjoy­reading­about­its highlights­as­much­as­I­have­enjoyed experiencing­them.­

National Fitness Day took­place­in­the autumn,­and­every­student­was­given­a chance­to­sample­a­range­of ­activities­at the­Oxley­Sports­Centre.­The­most popular­was­Zumba,­an­aerobic­dance fitness­class.­

The­school’s­astro pitch has­been resurfaced.­Visiting­schools,­as­well­as students­and­parents,­have­commented­on the­difference,­with­the­principal improvement­being­faster­movement­of the­ball­during­hockey­matches.

Netball The­U16­netball­team­won­the­North­Dorset Tournament­for­the­first­time­in­the­school’s history.­The­team­then­went­on­to­represent Sherborne­Girls­in­the­County­tournament, where­they­narrowly­missed­a­place­in­the­final and­ended­up­finishing­third.­

Equestrian

2016­has­seen­more­girls­than­ever­selected­to play­in­the­Dorset­county­netball­squad.­They are:­Pheobe­Wells­(M5),­Alice­Foulger­(M5), Eliza­Gilmore­(M5),­Beatrisse­Fender­(L5), Rosie­Read­(U4),­Matilda­Spivey­(L4).

Sophie­Minchin­(L5)­and­Matilda­Williams­(L4)­were­placed­2nd­and­3rd­respectively­at Stonar­Senior­Schools­Inter­One­Day­Event­in­September.­Overall,­the­Sherborne­Girls team­came­7th­in­its­class.­Matilda­also­came­6th­in­her­class­at­the­NSEA­event­(National Schools­Equestrian­Association)­at­Pontispool­in­early­October.­Lucinda­Miller­(U5)­came 8th­in­her­class­at­Bricky­in­October­at­another­NSEA­event. ­14

Our­Intermediate­athletics girls qualified­for­the­regional­round­of ­the English­Schools’­Athletics­Association­and finished­4th,­narrowly­missing­a­place­at the­Nationals.­The­runners­are­now preparing­for­the­start­of ­the­Cross Country­season­next­term.

Welcome­to­our­new sport and­PE staff:­Mark­Spivey,­Director­of ­Sport; Duncan­Woods,­Assistant­Director­of Sport;­Emily­Spivey,­PE­Teacher;­and James­Bell,­Graduate­Assistant.

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Hockey The­U18­hockey­team­qualified­for­the­West­of England­Finals­after­winning­two­tough­tournaments.

The­U14­and­U16­teams­narrowly­missed­out, coming­third­in­their­county­competitions.­­In­school matches­the­U15B­remain­unbeaten­and­U15A­have had­some­fine­performances,­including­excellent­wins over­Millfield­and­Taunton­School.­­Freya­Evans­(L5) attended­the­National­High­Performance­Assessment Camp­for­the­U15­age­group­as­part­of ­the­England Hockey­National­development­programme.­­

Tilly­Scull­(M5)­was­selected­for­the­U15­Regional Performance­Centre­and­three­girls­–­Sophie Minchin,­Annabel­Kemp­and­Olivia­Redman­(all­L5) –­have­been­selected­for­the­Dorset­U14­county­team.

Meanwhile,­Amelia­Etherington­(M5)­was­selected­to play­for­the­U16­county­team.

Swimming

Fencing

A­number­of ­students­have­qualified­for­the ASA­National­Winter­Meet,­which­is­the premier­short-course­event­in­English domestic­swimming.­Congratulations­to­the following­girls­who­will­compete:­Kayleigh Parker­(L6), Jess­Carroll­(U5),­Harriet­Watts (M5)­and­Tatiana­Tostevin­(L5).

The­4th­Annual­Sherborne­Junior­Fencing­Tournament­was­held­in­October­at­the­Oxley­Sports Centre.­More­than­70­competitors­took­part,­with­students­representing­more­than­16­schools and­clubs.­All­of ­the­fencers­from­Sherborne­Girls­were­competing­for­the­first­time.­The­results were­as­follows:

School swim teams

• Amy­Ye­(L5)­10th­

In­the­first­competition­of ­the­year,­the­teams performed­very­well­at­Millfield­and­finished in­the­top­five­in­the­South­West­Regional round­of ­the­ESSA­(English­Schools Swimming­Association).­­

• Poppy­Evans­(L4)­4th­(Poppy­also­won the­Good­Sportsmanship­Trophy) • Aimi­Pu­(U6)­6th

• Erin­Cassingham­(U4)­7th • Matilda­Baker­(L4)­11th

Target Sprint

Congratulations­to­Olivia­Manson­(U6)­who­was­crowned the­fastest­female­at­the­British­Shooting­National­Target Sprint­Series­Final­which­took­place­in­July.­Olivia­was­also selected­to­represent­GB­at­the­World­Championships­in both­Biathle­and­Triathle­in­October­2016.

As­a­result,­the­Inter­and­Senior­teams qualified­to­compete­at­the­National­Finals­in November­at­the­London­Aquatics­Centre, Queen­Elizabeth­Park,­Stratford,­putting them­in­the­top­30­schools­in­the­country. ­

Lacrosse

The­Lacrosse­1st­Team­came­second­in­Division­One­of ­the U19­South­West­Rally,­losing­the­final­to­Cheltenham­Ladies by­just­one­goal.­­Our­U15­and­U14­teams­are­developing well,­with­the­girls­showing­a­dedication­to­training­that­is already­yielding­strong­results.­

Catch ‘em young

Lacrosse­teacher­Emily­Spivey­has­developed­an­outreach programme­for­lacrosse,­which­involves­sessions­with Sherborne­Girls’­feeder­prep­schools.­The­programme­has proved­successful,­with­a­number­of ­younger­girls­showing an­interest­in­the­sport.­ ­15

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Best wishes for 2017 As we come to the end of 2016, we celebrate another busy, vibrant, happy and productive year at Sherborne Girls.

We hope the articles in this issue of The Script have given you a flavour of some of this term’s highlights.

We wish you a very Happy Christmas and all the best for 2017. Next year promises to be as exciting as ever and in particular, we look forward to seeing the Arts Centre take shape. To follow the progress of this wonderful, ambitious project, please visit www.sherborne.com/the-arts-centre.

Together we can shape the future!

Diary dates 13 January Joint­Schools’­Concert 20 January U5­Parents’­Seminar­and­Parents’­Meeting 29 January Mulliner­Fair 10 February L5­Parents’­Seminar­and­Parents’­Meeting 26 February Abbey­Service

13 March Sherborne­Girls­and­Sherborne­School Concert­with­VOCES8 17 March Guest­Speaker­Simon­Sebag-Montefiore ‘Tsars,­Lovers­and­Monsters:­the­Romanovs to­Stalin’ 19 March Abbey­Service

For­further­information,­please­visit­www.sgcalendar.com

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