SCHOOL NEWS 2021 CHEMISTS STRETCHED IN CAMBRIDGE COMPETITION
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Our L6 chemists took part in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, a national competition sponsored and endorsed by St Catharine’s College, Cambridge. Pupils tackled some exceptionally difficult questions based on topics such as thiocyanic acid, a molecule which has been discovered in gas clouds in space, and complex redox reactions. The competition, which is organised by an experienced team of teachers and university chemists, involves participants from across the globe. It stretches pupils significantly beyond the syllabus and encourages them to think about Science, and particularly Chemistry, as they would at university. Sherborne Girls has a long history of success in the competition, but this year proved to be particularly strong with nine students achieving either Copper, Silver or Gold awards. Mr Angelosanto, Head of Chemistry, said: “Congratulations to all our chemists. The competition is extremely challenging, but a fantastic opportunity for our girls to apply their knowledge to some very difficult questions and unfamiliar scenarios. Special congratulations to Helena for achieving Gold, which is awarded to only a very small number of entrants worldwide.”
Gold award winner: Helena Campbell (right) Silver award winners: Anna Barnett and Arabella Lambeth (left and centre)
EXAM SUCCESS THIS SUMMER Despite another year of disruption to public exams, we were delighted to celebrate an outstanding set of results in the summer. As last year’s leavers accepted places at 27 different institutions, including Russell Group universities, prestigious colleges abroad, and a highly competitive Degree Apprenticeship, we welcomed a record 108 new girls to the School this year, taking the pupil role to its highest yet.
SHOWING THEIR STRICTLY SIDE The girls and staff were blown away when all the glitter and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing came to Sherborne Girls. Seven fab-u-lous Sherborne Girls celebrities (otherwise known as our Housemistresses/ Housemaster) stepped out of their comfort zones to learn and perform a routine with their very own professional dance partners. To top it all, the evening was opened with a surprise, pre-recorded routine by the Head, Dr Ruth Sullivan, and her partner who danced a waltz to Pure Imagination!
ENTREPRENEURSHIP MASTERCLASS Following last year’s success, we were delighted to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week again this term. In addition to an exciting line-up of activities and visiting speakers designed to inspire the girls, each morning we shared a video interview with a different Old Girl. Our thanks to the five inspiring Old Girls who each reflected one of the five entrepreneurship attributes: Communication, Curiosity, Courage, Collaboration and Creativity, through their experiences, achievements and words of advice. You can watch the interviews on our blog: SherborneGirlsVoices.com
