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This is a year of celebration for Sedbergh School; 2025 marks the School's 500th anniversary. To commemorate this extraordinary milestone, we have planned many events throughout the year. Review them on our events page. The first is the Bridgewater Hall Concert, which will, amongst other superb performances, feature our Choir of over 60 pupils. This will be a stellar, one-off event—not to be missed - see below for details.

We are thrilled to announce that the Chapel Choir has once again made it through to the Grand Final of the National Choir Competition, which takes place in March. It is a very different, new choir in many ways compared to the one that did so well last year, but it is a fantastic way to start 2025!

It's been a snowy start to the New Year, and our pupils have lapped it up! Our feature images are from the First Epic: Frostrow Wall. The Frostrow Epic (aptly named given our freezing weather) marks the start of a big season of running at Sedbergh. Next Thursday, we are excited to welcome over 20 Prep Schools to the Rawthey Run. We have a strong tradition in running, with the highlight undoubtedly being the Wilson Run on 25th March.

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Countdown to the Bridgewater Hall Concert

The Bridgewater Hall Concert will be a showcase of talent that features the melodious voices of the Sedbergh School Choir, ensembles and solo performances by both current and former pupils. The evening promises to bring together the threads of our history in a symphony of joy and unity.

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A History of Sedbergh in 50 Objects: #1 Winder

To mark 2025, our 500th year, Sedbergh School have curated A History of Sedbergh School in 50 Objects. This special collection of articles and stories charts the history of our school, but told through our buildings, our paintings, our photographs, and of course, the Hills that Have Stood Around Us. Published each week through our 500th anniversary year, we share our unique history.

Read About Object 1

An Evening with Christopher and Stephen Spencer-Chapman

The next event in our SED Inspire lecture series will feature Christopher and Stephen Spencer-Chapman. They aim to share the ultimate story of daring, resilience, and bravery behind Japanese lines in the jungle of Malaya. All are welcome to attend and registration is free.

Hirst Centre, 17th January, 7:30pm – 8:30pm

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