News
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Success puts a spring in hockey players’ steps
Clayesmore’s hockey teams can look back on the spring term with a real sense of satisfaction, due to some notable achievements. As well as a number of players on the path to and currently representing Dorset, the U16 team is now basking in the glow of their success at the regional finals - and it doesn’t stop there…. Clayesmore has also finished first overall in the inaugural season of the W... read more
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Magical Messiah
The Chapel was a fitting venue for a stunning production of Handel’s Messiah in March. The Clayesmore Choral Society, conducted by our Acting Director of Music, Alastair Nye, performed the popular oratorio to an enthralled audience. Special congratulations go to our pupil soloists: Tilly Bartholomew, Nikita Wilkins and George Hewett, and many thanks to the adult professional soloists and or... read more
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Capturing a particular moment in Irish history and exploring the bonds of paternal love, the moving and often humorous play, Philadelphia Here I Come was the latest Clayesmore Senior production. Written by Brian Friel, it charts the emotional journey of Gareth O’Donnell (played by Jack Allum) who is considering leaving his family home for a brighter future in America. Gareth’s dreams are f... read more
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21st Cross Country Boy
Two Clayesmore cross country runners have once again proudly represented Dorset – this time at the English Schools Cross Country Championships held at Catton Park in Derbyshire. Andy Smith and Fiona Kirkpatrick both had to qualify for two races (the Dorset County and South West Regional Championships) to get through to this eagerly anticipated championship that is said to be the world’s largest... read more
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Try, try and try again….
The sixth form lecture series is a compulsory extra-curricular experience that offers nine informative and often inspiring talks from a variety of invited guests. The final two lectures in the series offered some particularly motivational food for thought when the pupils were treated to a visit from a jet pilot and a gold medallist. Mandy Hickson is one of the few female pilots on the Torn... read more
