Matthew Burns

HEADMASTER’S BLOG – THERE’S NOTHING FAKE ABOUT MOCKS
Year 11 start mock exams in a week’s time. In late February it’s the turn of the Lower and Upper Sixth. We devote a lot of time to preparation, sitting,...

6TH FORM DINNER PARTY
Saturday evening saw the Upper Sixth joined by their guests for a wonderful dinner. The menu was designed by the boys and they interpreted it themselves to create the version...

HEADMASTER’S BLOG – AN A* FOR TATTLE
Good for the Tatler. The original gossip magazine has found new voice as an educational authority. According to its latest educational edition, state schools are in fashion because they teach...

HEADMASTER’S BLOG – DID WE GO RUNNING?
Lunchtime in School House on the first day back at School. “Are we going running today, Sir?” Much discussion about the rain-lashed windows ensues amongst the Year 11 I am...

SCHOOL HOUSE ON CROOK
What a brilliant afternoon was had by all the boys not involved in sports fixtures this afternoon. Mr Oliver had set up an inter house competition which would not just...

HEADMASTER’S BLOG – THE RONSEAL TEST IS WHAT MATTERS
Perhaps the only thing that was surprising about Saturday’s news headlines of Lord Ashdown’s report that “Voters’ Trust in Society is Collapsing” (Times, 3.1.14), is that it made headlines. However,...

GIRLS’ SPORTS REPORTS 03/12/13
1ST XI NORTH HOCKEY FINALS RUNNERS UP (PLAYOFF FOR NATIONAL FINALS PLACE AFTER CHRISTMAS) The Girls 1st XI hockey team reached the National Play Offs after coming second in the...

BOYS’ SPORTS REPORTS 03/12/13
1ST BARNARD CASTLE WON 48-0 On a very dry and cool winters day Sedbergh hosted an in form Barnard Castle who had won their last six matches in a row....

CAMBRIDGE STUDY WEEK 2013
Earlier this term, seven pupils in Year 10, members of the Phoenix Society, visited Cambridge University for a week of study, research and experiencing university life. This is an annual...

SEDBERGH V MILLFIELD 2013
After a very one-sided match in Abu Dhabi earlier on in the season resulted in a heavy loss, Sedbergh travelled to Millfield with revenge on their mind as they played...