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Celebrating 500 years!
It’s been another action-packed fortnight at the Senior School! Highlights included the thought-provoking Sixth Form Dinner Debate, the first rounds of the Academic Challenge, and the adventures of the Epic Run series on Wednesday afternoons. We were delighted to host a visit from Mowden Hall for a day of musical collaboration. We also welcomed guest speaker Captain Bill Canning (OS 1944–48), celebrated the outstanding efforts of our Year 9–11 pupils, and tackled ethical dilemmas at the Durham University regional round of the 2025 Ethics Cup.
A brief overview of some of the past fortnight's activities:
- Academic challenge (image below)
- Durham University regional round of the 2025 Ethics Cup
- Sixth Form Dinner Debate
- Year 9, 10 and 11 Commendation lunch for outstanding achievement and endeavour (image below)
- Captain Bill Canning, OS presented to CCF on the navy involvement in the Falklands war
- Language Lunch celebrated the different languages and cultures at both the Senior and Prep School
- Mowden Hall visited our music department for their performing arts day
- Epic fell runs (image below)
- Symonds Run
View the Sports Report and Performing Arts Report.
Distinguished OS, James McLeod, performing at Bridgewater Hall
Those attending our Bridgewater Hall Concert are in for a first-class evening. James McLeod, Sedgwick 2005-2009, has been described as ‘one of the leading euphonium players of his generation’. He is a Besson musical instrument performing artist, and recently became the Professor of Euphonium at the University of Leeds.
Countdown to the Bridgewater Hall Concert
Kitty’s Path to a Future in Law
Kitty’s love of learning shone through even during her days as Head Girl at Sedbergh Prep. Now in Year 12, her academic achievements truly stand out. Her experience serves as a great example to others: choose subjects that genuinely capture your interest. Her balanced approach—mixing essay-based subjects with hands-on ones like chemistry—has not only enhanced her academic skills but also opened doors to a wide range of university and career options.
A History of Sedbergh in 50 Objects: #3 Roger Lupton Stained Glass Window
Roger Lupton, born in July 1456 to a family of tenant farmers in the Parish of Sedbergh, began his clerical career modestly. Ordained as an acolyte in York in 1475, he steadily rose through the ranks to become Chaplain to Kings Henry VII and Henry VIII, Canon of Windsor, and Provost of Eton. His position at Eton College likely deepened his understanding of the importance of education and the process of establishing endowed gifts for schools.
Lupton founded a Chantry School in Sedbergh, combining worship and teaching. He declared his intent was both “for the maintaining and increase of learning in Christ’s Church” and “for my soul’s health.” This school transformed Sedbergh’s prospects, leaving a lasting legacy of quality education for future generations.
