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Cameron will be travelling to Oslo in November to compete Picture: Bryanston School

Bryanston pupil called up to GB martial arts squad just four years after picking up the sport

A BRYANSTON School pupil – who only began practicing karate four years ago – was selected…

The Hepworth Estate had no trace of the sculpture since 1975 Picture: Bryanston School

Bronze masterpiece – thought to be lost – found at Blandford school

A SCULPTURE by renowned artist Dame Barbara Hepworth was recently re-discovered in a Dorset school after it went missing…

Staff and pupils at Trent Young's celebrating the 'Good' rating Picture: Trent Young’s CofE School

Trent Young’s School celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

STAFF at Trent Young’s CE School near Sherborne have been celebrating their recent Ofsted rating. The school…

Dorset Unstoppables will give young people with SEND a voice

YOUNG people in Dorset with special needs and disabilities are being urged to have their say over issues in…

Leweston School said they are "incredibly proud" of Penny Picture: Leweston School

Sherborne student secures prestigious offer to study at Eden Project

A SIXTH form student has secured an exceptional offer to study at the internationally renowned Eden Project in Cornwall. Penny…

The awards celebrated the achievements of pupils throughout 2024 Picture: The Blandford School

High-flying Blandford students celebrated at awards ceremony

AN awards ceremony at a school in Blandford Forum celebrated the achievements of its students throughout 2024. The Blandford School…

The set was made from scratch by the school’s art and design department Picture: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust

Creepy, kooky and completely captivating: The Gryphon School shines with The Addams Family Musical

MORE than 1,000 people came to watch the sold-out performances of The Addams Family musical at the Gryphon School…

Students and staff at Sherborne Prep School handing the cheque to Dorset Wildlife Trust Picture: Dorset Wildlife Trust

Sherborne school helps protect Dorset’s nature reserves with £5,000 donation

A SCHOOL in Sherborne has been thanked by the Dorset Wildlife Trust after the charity was handed a  £5,000…

Jake has been acting since he was seven Picture: Elsie Rose Photography

Sherborne pupil stars in short film about teen mental health

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy from Sherborne is starring in a short film which brings attention to teenage mental health issues. Jake…

The same play, set to the same music and with the same costumes, has been performed by girls in Years 7 and 8 ever since its first performance in 1960. Picture: Hanford School

Hanford School celebrates 60+ year tradition with nativity performance

A NATIVITY play that was originally created at Hanford School in 1960 and has been performed at the school…