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Sherborne school pupils enjoy Buckingham Palace visit

STUDENTS got royal approval during a visit to Buckingham Palace to receive certificates. More than 60 young people from The…

Leweston School Ten Tors team triumphs at first attempt

YOUNGSTERS from Leweston School, Sherborne, have become the first from the school to take part in the gruelling Ten…

Six Gryphon School teams take to the great outdoors for challenge

THE Gryphon School, Sherborne, entered six teams into the Ten Tors Challenge, more than they have ever entered before. Teams…

Maths the order of the day during Hanford School event

THE thought of a whole day dedicated to maths might send a shiver down the spine of many, but…

Passion for poetry sees Shaftesbury School student land spot in national final

A PASSION for poetry recital has seen a Shaftesbury School student land a date at the historic Globe theatre. Sixth…

Frome sixth-formers’ lesson in mental health

SIXTH-FORMERS at Frome Community College have completed a two-day Mental Health First Aid course delivered by therapist and ex-teacher…

PICTURES: North Dorset soccer girls go for it in Davison Cup

FOOTBALL teams from schools across north Dorset have been battling it out over the last few months in the…

Fun on the farm

A STUDENT is working in the fields of his dreams thanks to work experience at a North Dorset farm. Felix,…

Runner Emily an inspiration on her gap year

GAP year youngster Emily Shaw, 18, a former student of Bryanston School, near Blandford, has been encouraging children in…

New head of prep unveiled at prestigious Sherborne school

A PRESTIGIOUS Dorset prep school has unveiled its new leader. Leweston School has confirmed the appointment of Richard Thompson as…