School Blog

Staff Spotlight ~ Lucy Carswell, Head of Upper School

Staff spotlights give you the opportunity to get to know our staff. Much to the surprise of our pupils, teachers really do exist beyond the school gates! Further, they tend to have many exciting hobbies and interests, which are often used to further inspire and promote their teaching opportunities in the classroom. Miss Carswell is…

Navigating Change: The Balance of Tradition and Innovation in Education

By Rosie Slowen In the ever-evolving landscape of education, there exists a delicate balance between tradition and innovation. As we navigate through this journey of learning, it’s essential to acknowledge the significance of both aspects in shaping the future of our pupils. Especially in today’s world, educators need to incorporate both to ensure that pupils…

OUR STORY ~ Coupling Skills With Knowledge

By Chloe Bellars, Head of Science & Year 5 Form Tutor At Sherborne House School, we believe in providing our students with an education that goes beyond exams. In today’s dynamic and interconnected world, it is essential to equip our young learners not only with knowledge, but also with a versatile set of skills that…

Service, Advocacy and Charity ~ Mrs Cripps

Last week we launched our most recent charity appeal on behalf of Romsey-based Baby Necessities. A non-profit organisation, the charity was launched in 2020, during the pandemic. The charity aims to alleviate the financial pressures of new parents facing hardship, by providing baby items no longer needed or by collecting donations of toiletries and basic supplies….

Education Buzzwords Explained

As you navigate your child’s education you will likely encounter complex language, specialist terms, and one too many acronyms! As parents, you want to be fully informed in order to best support your child, but this can be daunting when you are unfamiliar with the language used in letters home, in your child’s conferences, in…

Liam Spillane and Forest School

It is time to shine the light on our Forest School expert, Liam Spillane, fondly known as Mr S. Since Mr S joined us in August, he has used every opportunity and spare minute to bring our Forest School woodland area to life! Used every week, the area sees after school enrichment sessions for two…

Friends of Sherborne House ~ FOSH

As a school, we are very fortunate to be supported by an excellent parent committee, Friends of Sherborne House, fondly known as FOSH. With thanks to all the support, donations and voluntary help from our whole parent body, the last year in particular has been one to celebrate for FOSH. As an extended thank you…

The importance of your child’s first three years at school

The quality of a child’s education undoubtedly has a lasting impact on the rest of their life. But how important are their first three years at school? A child’s early years are the foundation for their future development, providing a strong base for lifelong learning abilities, including cognitive and social development. The quality of a…