Senior School News & Events

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Flag Flying High at Clayesmore

Friday, 23 July 2010

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Another year filled to the brim with wide ranging activity and endeavour and with pupils studying, competing and trekking from Iceland to Etna, Berlin to Sicily, Newcastle to Truro, was the scene set by Martin Cooke in his Prize Giving Day speech at the end of term. He talked of the unfailing spirit, optimism and mutual support that hallmarks life at 21st century Clayesmore and was also able to...

Year 9 shapes up for 'The Apprentice' Business Challenge

Monday, 05 July 2010

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Entrepreneurs of the future got a real taste for the dynamics of business ‘The Apprentice’ style last week at Clayesmore as part of an intensive three day enterprise programme. This inaugural event was the brain child of Business Studies teacher, Cath Hayter who is this year's Young Enterprise Dorset area winner of the Best Link Teacher Award. It was hosted by Hannah Towner of Young Enter...

Clayesmore's new boys and girls come for the day

Monday, 14 June 2010

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Speaking of it as one of the most important days in the annual calendar, Clayesmore Headmaster, Martin Cooke, welcomed nearly all 100 of next September’s Year 9 boys and girls to the school on Friday for their New Pupil Day. “This is the beginning of your relationship with Clayesmore Senior School,” said Mr Cooke, “and it is a hugely significant day for us all.” Mr Cooke spoke to the ...

Victoria Cross Medals Return to Clayesmore

Thursday, 20 May 2010

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At a service of commemoration and thanksgiving in the Clayesmore Chapel for the life of Old Clayesmorian, Lt. Cdr. Geoffrey Heneage Drummond VC, RNVR, VC medal groups kindly loaned to the school by Lord Ashcroft were on display for the first time this week. The service was attended by Commander Mortimer Drummond, Geoffrey’s son, and also his grandson, Commander John Drummond. Also present wer...

No Global Warming – it’s always sunny at Clayesmore!

Tuesday, 04 May 2010

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With the General Election 36 hours away, three local parliamentary candidates came to the Clayesmore hustings. 120 pupils turned out to put their questions to Mike Bunney (Labour), Emily Gasson (Liberal Democrat), Jeremy Nieboer (UKIP) and Mike Dixon (on behalf of the Conservative candidate, Bob Walter). Questions ranged over the state of the economy; what the parties would do for students; whe...

Dorset Day at Clayesmore

Monday, 03 May 2010

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For one day only, much that is associated with the rich and colourful countryside and coastal culture of Dorset was on show at Clayesmore at the first ‘Dorset Day’ event. In association with the Anonymous Travelling Market, The Clayesmore Society presented the country fair as a celebration of Dorset past and present for all the family to enjoy. Attracting over 2000 people, this inaugural ev...

Lieutenant Commander Geoffrey Heneage Drummond, VC

Sunday, 18 April 2010

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Clayesmorians past and present will gather in chapel for a special service of commemoration on Friday 7th May for the unveiling of a plaque, presented by the Old Clayesmorians Society in honour of Old Clayesmorian, Lieutenant Commander Geoffrey Heneage Drummond, who was awarded the VC for the part he played in the raid on Ostend in 1918. The service will be attended by Commander Mortimer Drummo...

James completes solo flight on 16th birthday

Friday, 19 March 2010

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Many congratulations to year 11 pupil, James Fuller, who completed his milestone first solo flight on his 16th birthday recently. James has been flying for two years and hopes for a career either with the Royal Air Force or as a commercial pilot. The solo flight is a key moment in the path leading towards the Private Pilot's Licence and, of course, completing it on one's 16th birthday is signif...