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Sedbergh Senior School - Putting Myself On The Line Headmasters Blog

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,...
Sedbergh Senior School - School House Masterchef Final

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...
Sedbergh Senior School - Putting Myself On The Line Headmasters Blog

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...
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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...
Sedbergh Senior School - School House On Crook

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...
Sedbergh Senior School - Headmasters Blog Crossing Generations And Continents Andrew Fleck

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,...
Sedbergh Senior School - Girls' Sport Report

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...
Sedbergh Senior School - 2013 2014 Rugby Internationals Sevens Information Results

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....
Sedbergh Senior School - Cambridge Study Week 2013

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 Senior School - Sedbergh V Millfield 2013

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...
Sedbergh Senior School - School House Masterchef Final

SCHOOL HOUSE MASTERCHEF FINAL

On Friday 29th November tensions mounted in School House as the coveted Masterchef trophy was up for grabs again. We waved goodbye to Angus Brown and Bertram Tam in the...
Sedbergh Senior School - Musicians Shine At Headmasters Concert

MUSICIANS SHINE AT THE HEADMASTER’S CONCERT

It was a cold, crisp and gloriously clear day in Sedbergh on Sunday for this autumn's Headmaster's Concert. With the school having gathered together that morning to remember the fallen,...