F O U RT H F O R M INFORMATION BOOKLET
A boarding education 7 School values 10
Seeing is believing 4
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The Sherborne Girls Future Ready Skills 12 Fourth Form curriculum 13
Meet the Fourth Form Team 6
Our mission, values and curriculum 5
An example of a school week 17
Contents
A unique approach to a boarding education 11
Co curricular opportunities 15
Digital learning 14
Visits
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If your daughter is in Year 6 and you are looking for a place for next September, please contact admissions@sherborne com at the earliest opportunity and we will arrange a tour for your family
Seeing is believing ...
Academic Scholarships are held on the Boarding Taster/Assessment Weekend at the beginning of December Other scholarships may be assessed at the same time or with the 13+ scholarship testing in January Further information is available on the school website
For 11+ entrance we would recommend visiting for a tour morning or afternoon during Year 4 or 5 Dates for the next tour events can be found on our website www sherborne com
Entrance
For entry into the School at age 11, all registered applicants must complete online pre tests in the November of Year 6, followed by the Boarding Taster/Assessment Weekend in December of Year 6 This involves a programme of engaging academic and extra curricular activities to complete the assessment process and give the girls a positive experience of school life. A small number of places may also be offered at 12+ (Year 8).
Bursaries
If you have missed these timings, please contact admissions@sherborne com
Scholarships
Bursaries may be available in cases of demonstrable need They are awarded on the receipt of a means test form and are subject to regular review Most bursaries will be awarded in conjunction with scholarship awards.
Sherborne girls are bold and adventurous They have the courage to take risks, the resilience to overcome adversity and the inner confidence to lead others
Sherborne girls are intellectually enquiring and imaginative They seek challenge and inspiration in the pursuit of excellence
Our mission
To provide a broad and enriching full boarding education that develops the unique talents of every girl within a supportive community
Sherborne girls understand Christian values They value reflection, exercise self care, and seek the wellbeing of others
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Graded ‘Excellent’ for quality of education in our most recent inspection, we provide academic excellence in the context of a busy and enriching boarding environment, where pupils are selfmotivated and driven to achieve.
Sherborne girls are principled, considerate and kind They have a sense of responsibility to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work
Courageous
Curious
Our mission, values and curriculum
Spiritual
To send out into the world girls of character, commitment and compassion who are able to think clearly and creatively, choose wisely and have the courage to make a difference
Our curriculum
Adaptable
Our values
Creativity, innovation and investigation are at the heart of our curriculum Girls learn by doing, with inter disciplinary opportunities and outdoor education adding to their experience As a result, they gain confidence to explore, to question and to grow Their boarding education is enhanced by the extended week, providing opportunities for a carefully crafted co curricular and enrichment programme that supports the academic provision
Every girl learns a musical instrument or sings in a choir, and we encourage them all to perform in a school play They enjoy sport or health related fitness every day and benefit from a bespoke tutor support programme that aids their growth as individuals and promotes compassion, kindness and consideration for others
Sherborne girls are resilient and flexible They adapt to the demands of the modern world and respect and celebrate difference
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Our Fourth Form spans Years 7 8: Lower Fourth (L4): Year 7, 11+ entry Upper Fourth (U4): Year 8
Compassionate
These two year groups live in our purpose built Junior Boarding House, known as “West” (Aldhelmsted West)
Louise Orton Senior Deputy Head
Mrs Emma Jamieson and family Housemistress
The Tutor oversees both the academic and pastoral wellbeing of pupils and they are one of the key contacts for parents The experienced West Tutor Team engages regularly with the girls, encouraging them to ensure balance in their weekly programme and a breadth of enrichment opportunities
Meet the Four th Form Team
Mr Barnes holds year group meetings, coordinates the Junior Diploma and advises on the curriculum for Years 7 and 8
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Academic and Pastoral Tutor Team
The House Team
Housemistress Emma Jamieson is supported by a Resident Matron, Day Matron and Resident Graduate Assistant In addition, non resident Tutors support resident staff and girls in the evenings and at weekends
All teaching staff at Sherborne Girls are Personal Tutors to a group of seven or eight girls They are attached to Boarding Houses and see their tutees for lunch at least once a week and for individual tutorials
Mr Richard Barnes Head of Fourth Form
Mr Barnes works closely with Mrs Jamieson Together, they are responsible for the academic and pastoral wellbeing of the Fourth Form girls
Aldhelmsted West, known as ‘West’, was purpose built in 2013 for girls entering School at age 11 or 12 It accommodates approximately 50 pupils Girls enjoy comfortable four bedded en suite rooms, study areas with stunning Dorset country views and various communal areas for relaxation and socialising The House has its own kitchen and a spacious, light and airy dining room that leads out onto a tranquil garden.
West offers a very friendly and positive environment, buzzing with life every day The girls enjoy a huge variety of exciting activities throughout the week and at weekends Typical weekend activities include themed parties, pamper nights, laser tag, trampolining, beach
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What makes West special?
A boarding education
walks and our annual Grandparents’ Tea Adventure and Leadership features strongly in the West calendar and girls enjoy frequent opportunities for outdoor learning, helping develop their confidence and resilience This all begins with a camping and adventure weekend in Devon at the start of the Michaelmas term
Pupils say: ‘Life in West is always warm and welcoming It feels like home as soon as you step inside The dorms are lovely and spacious with really comfy beds The food is great and it’s so fantastic to have a house dog! The atmosphere is like one big family, because everyone cares and looks out for each other ’
Not for Oneself but for All House Motto
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SG Lear ner Profile: Lear ning Attributes and Attitudes
Courageous
Open minded, risk taker, resilient, ambitious, responsible, persistent Adapt able Risk taker, resilient, resourceful, flexible, collaborative Spiritual Reflective, Christian values, empathetic, humble, self-aware Compassionate Caring, principled, socially responsible, respectful, communicator Curious Inquirer, critical thinker, ambitious, imaginative, creative
11+ and 12+ entry
W ith advice and guidance from their Personal Tutor, girls compile a portfolio throughout the year that charts their progress through the Junior Diploma, bringing together the threads of academic study, personal growth and their relationships with others
Projects are completed in various different forms and the girls are free to design a project that reflects their passions and interests It may take the form of a research presentation about someone or something that embodies that value, a piece of artwork or sculpture, a photography project, Flipgrid vlog, a piece of creative writing, a science experiment, poetry or a musical composition; the possibilities are endless The Junior Diploma then culminates in a group interview, at which the girls exhibit their projects, articulating and explaining how each one has helped them to develop their appreciation of each value over the course of the year
The Junior Diploma helps girls take full advantage of the opportunities on offer at School It provides a wealth of ways to develop their skills, aptitudes and enthusiasms It helps them integrate the various aspects of school life, ensuring they grow as people with self awareness, self understanding and deep compassion
A unique approach to boarding education
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This unique diploma includes academic achievement and assessments, independent learning, and community involvement It refines their presentation skills, develops their ability to reflect on mistakes, and shapes their approach to risk taking Overall, it gives them a deeper understanding of their own learning
At Sherborne Girls, we help pupils grow in line with our school values, as described in our SG Learner Profile To support this process, we were one of the first independent schools in the UK to create a Junior Diploma, helping our pupils foster a natural love of learning, a thirst for knowledge and a healthy attitude to life and work
By putting our values at the heart of the girls’ education, we help them grow to be adaptable, compassionate, courageous, curious and spiritual These attributes are embedded in the Junior Diploma, and every pupil in L4 and U4 (Years 7 and 8) completes it during their time in West
The Sherborne Girls Future Ready Skills curriculum aims to give the girls the advanced learning skills that they will need to thrive in our globalised, knowledge-based world.
focusing on the girls’ digital literacy, ensuring that they are able to use the amazing connectivity, versatility and utility of their tablet devices and apps with confidence and discretion. The programme then goes on to focus for half a term on each of six key 21st Century Learning Skills, in the form of Knowledge Construction, Collaboration, Real World Problem Solving, Skilled Communication and the Use of ICT for Learning. Throughout, the girls work on cross curricular, self designed and regulated projects which enable them to develop the skills that will help them to thrive in the world of their futures.
In today’s connected world, information is available almost instantly, but we recognise that our pupils need to develop the skills to understand, apply, analyse, and evaluate information, before using it to create and construct new knowledge The Future Ready Skills curriculum is designed to help the girls develop and practise these skills The course begins by
The Sherborne Girls Future Ready Skills
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We continually review our curriculum to meet the changing needs of our pupils as they prepare for the rest of their lives We have a strong focus on linguistics, science and interdisciplinary opportunities, with links made between subjects such as History, Geography and Religious Studies
“Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education.”
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• Art 3D Design Textile Design Cookery Drama Dance English World Studies (Geography, History and Religious Studies) Latin Mathematics French or Spanish (set by ability and experience) Music Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE) Careers Education Science Physical Education Games and Leadership Ready Skills
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Four th Form curriculum
Entrepreneurship, digital competence and leadership, adventurous activity, creativity, linguistics, appropriate challenge, environmental awareness These are just some of the ways in which we bring our school values and vision to life through our every day curriculum Core subjects include:
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We are committed to developing our pupils as 21st century learners, capable of meeting all assessment objectives and ready to take their place in the world We go beyond the formal examination courses to develop pupils who love learning, realise their potential and have important skills for life
Our unique approach creates an ideal context for learning and growth We help pupils to thrive academically and identify their strengths and enthusiasms, all the time maintaining our commitment to the flourishing of our School, local community, and the wider world
Our “Inner Curriculum” focuses on enabling every pupil to excel both academically and personally, with a direct link to our school aim: To send out into the world girls of character, commitment and compassion who are able to think clearly and creatively, choose wisely and have the courage to make a difference
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“ The academic success of pupils is strongly inf luenced by much ef fective teaching which stimulates interest, provides a high degree of challenge and encourages active pupil involvement.”
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We require all pupils to have pen-enabled devices and recommend a Microsof t Sur face, keyboard case and Microsof t Pen.
Building on the gradual implementation of the use of mobile tablets in lessons over the last three years, we are now adopting pen enabled devices These facilitate improved teacher feedback, quality use of prep time, and more creative individual organisation Their use also adds interest and pace to classroom teaching We leverage Microsoft Office 365 technology to provide powerful learning experiences and quick access to resources from anywhere in the world, as well as developing the digital skills of our whole school community
• Phones and other digital devices are not to be used during the school day: they are put away in the device cupboard during break times, lunchtimes and overnight
• W ith permission, girls will be able to use their phones to call home at appropriate times
Our digital objectives
We use tablet technology to enhance the educational experience, providing greater potential for collaboration and opportunities for pupils and teachers to be taken on new learning journeys in the development of the SG Learner Profile attributes
Digit al learning
Our digital vision
Digital media
We embrace technology in the classroom for teaching and learning when it enriches the educational experience, supports our school vision to create a community of empowered learners, and enables girls to use technology efficiently, effectively and responsibly in every facet of their lives
We make a clear distinction between technology for learning and social media Mobile phones are left in West during the school day When in House, the following rules apply to digital devices:
• Phones and devices are not allowed upstairs except for use during Prep sessions
Our digital mission
There are multiple opportunities to get involved in co curricular Drama. In addition to the annual West Play in the Trinity term, for those interested in acting, we offer group Speech and Drama lessons following the well regarded Trinity College London syllabus
Oppor tunities in Music, Drama, Spor t, and Adventure and Leadership are ver y much par t of the rounded education we of fer at Sherborne Girls in the Four th Form. In a full-boarding community, what goes on outside the classroom is just as impor t ant as what goes on during lessons, and it is during these years that the girls will discover and develop those interests which will go on to be life-long passions.
We aim to show the girls as much live theatre as we can and regularly run trips, welcome touring theatre companies, and show screenings of the National Theatre’s archive shows We also have a wide variety of theatre companies coming to run workshops, such as The Paper Birds, Frantic Assembly, Splendid, Shared Experience, Vamos, Kneehigh and W ise Children
Music
Co-curricular oppor tunities
Drama
Individual lessons are available from our team of specialist Visiting Music Teachers on the usual full complement of orchestral instruments, along with the Piano, Harp, Recorder, Saxophone, Organ, Percussion, Guitar and Voice. The weekly co curricular music programme is rich and diverse, with opportunities for all levels of musicians to participate in whichever genre they prefer, from Classical and Jazz to Pop and Rock in our dedicated Music Studio There is a dedicated ‘West’ choir for pupils in the Fourth Form, and regular lunchtime concerts in House help develop the girls’ confidence to perform
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Music holds a very special place in the tradition of cultural excellence at Sherborne Girls The school calendar incorporates a vibrant programme of large scale choral and orchestral concerts alongside a series of Lunchtime Concerts and Celebrity Concerts in the Gransden Hall, welcoming a variety of artists to give masterclasses and recitals
In addition, a full programme of weekend activities, including the annual adventure weekend, provides further challenge and opportunities to develop important transferable skills as well as having lots of fun!
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Other opportunities
As part of the School’s programme of co curricular clubs and societies, girls in the Fourth Form are able to access enrichment opportunities in areas such as maths, science (including astronomy), engineering, creative writing and modern languages, as well as participating in annual science competitions and entrepreneurship days
Girls in the Fourth Form have a wide range of sporting opportunities available to them both through the extensive games and PE programme and also through after school clubs These sessions are delivered by specialist sports coaches and at this early stage in their sporting careers we hope they will sample as many sports as possible As such, we provide opportunities for girls to play hockey, lacrosse, netball, cricket, tennis and badminton as well as do athletics, cross country and swimming. In addition, they can also take up horse riding, fencing, sailing or dance as extra activities
At Sherborne Girls we have a culture of outdoor learning in which we encourage the girls to be adventurous and courageous Girls in the Fourth Form enjoy opportunities to take part in sailing, climbing and kayaking as well as learning basic navigation skills and exploring the beautiful Dorset countryside
An ex ample of a school week: 17 Our school week is designed around our girls’ need for quality sleep, good nutrition and regular relaxation and social time, at the same time as helping them take full advantage of the academic, creative and sporting opportunities we provide T ime to pause in the middle of the day follows lunch in Boarding Houses Our extended lunchtime is a period when pupils can think of others, develop their emotional intelligence, meet with tutor, attend a music lesson, enjoy quiet reflection, or spend time with their friends S H E R B O R N E G I R L S F O U R T H F O R M Matches/ Weekend Programme starts Weekend Programme continues Brunch School Service Period Time Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 07 30 07 55 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 08 00 08 05 House meeting House meeting House meeting House meeting House meeting House meeting 08 10 08 25 Assembly Prayers Prayers/Hymns 1 08 30 09 15 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson 2 09 20 10 05 Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson 3 10 10 10 55 Lesson Sport Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson 10 55 11 25 Break Break Break Break Break Break 4 11 25 12 10 Sport Lesson Lesson Lesson Sport 5 12 15 13 00 Sport Lesson Lesson Lesson Sport 13 00 13 45 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13 45 14 30 6 14 35 15 20 Lesson Lesson Matches Lesson Lesson 7 15 25 16 10 Lesson Lesson Matches Lesson Lesson 8 16 15 17 00 Lesson Lesson Matches Lesson Lesson 17 00 18 00 Co curricular 18 00 18 30 Supper Supper Supper Supper Later Supper 18 30 19 30 Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep 20 00 L4 to rooms, Bed 20 15, Lights out 20 30 20 15 U4 to rooms, Bed 20 30, Lights out 20 45
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If you’d like fur ther information or to visit Sherborne Girls and ‘West’, please don’t hesit ate to get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
+44 (0)1935 818224 admissions@sherborne com sherborne.com
Sherborne Girls Bradford 0DorsetSherborneRoadDT93QN
