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Meg Dyos Lecture

Many thanks to Old Perrott Hillian Meg Dyos, who gave a captivating lecture to Years 3 to 8 recently about her row across the Pacific in 2015-16 as part of the Coxless Crew. The all-female team rowed 8,446 miles, setting two world records and raising more than £65k for their charities, Walking With The Wounded and Breast Cancer Care. It was great to have you back, Meg – and thank you for such an inspiring talk.

5th March 2019

Millfield and Milton Abbey Scholarships

More exciting scholarship news… Congratulations to Henry, who has been awarded a Rugby Scholarship to Millfield, and Georgina, who has gained a Drama Scholarship to Milton Abbey. Two well-earned accolades – very well done to you both.

5th March 2019

Hot off the Press!

We are thrilled to bits to see Perrott Hill highlighted in The Week’s Independent Schools Guide, as part of their revered ‘best of the best preps’ feature. We are one of only 15 schools across the country to be selected – and the only one to have been singled out for our excellent extra-curricular programme (the senior school equivalent in their last edition was Harrow). “This small, co-ed day and boarding school near Crewkerne in Somerset presents a full-on challenge to inactivity and the lure of screens,” it starts. High praise indeed and a testament to all the hard work behind the scenes by our talented and dedicated staff!

1st March 2019

In the Art Studio

Year 4 have been busy in the art studio this week, creating these brilliant foam prints inspired by Inuit art. During break, a smaller group have been looking at fashion design using recycled materials, with some impressive creations on display.

28th February 2019

Year 6 History Trip

The week before half term, Year 6 went on a hugely insightful trip to Bovington Tank Museum to aid their learning of life on the Home Front during the Second World War. As well as exploring a replica WW2 house, pupils also got to sit in an Anderson shelter, hear the air raid siren, dress up in Women’s Land Army, ARP and Home Guard uniforms and see all the tanks – including the only working Tiger 1 tank in the world, worth around £2,500,000! Many thanks to Mr Finch, Mrs Palmer, Mr Sutherland and all the staff at Bovington for an enjoyable and informative day of learning.

28th February 2019

Short Story Success

Congratulations to Year 7 pupil Alistair, whose short story on the theme of ‘space’ has been shortlisted for the St Mary’s Shaftesbury ‘Born to Write’ competition. There were over 230 entries from schools across the South West and the judging was taken on by a team of staff from St Mary’s along with journalist, BBC presenter and Wellcome Book Prize judge, Razia Iqbal. Well done Alistair – and good luck for the prize giving ceremony next week.

28th February 2019

More Scholarship Success

Congratulations to Alexander, who has been awarded a Richard Hunter All-Rounder Scholarship to Bryanston. Thoroughly deserved and we are all delighted. This takes our scholarship tally for the year up to 18 and counting, which out of a year group of 26 pupils is mightily impressive. Proud to be Perrott!

21st February 2019

Fun in the Dorms

Our boarders had a great time in the run up to half term. At the weekend, they enjoyed a brilliant 80s themed activity weekend, with a disco (complete with Miss Myott’s fruity punch!), film and party games, followed by a trip to Flip Out trampoline park on the Sunday. Mid-week, they split into teams and battled it out to draw ten famous phrases for their team mates. Great fun!

21st February 2019

Religious Education in Pre-Prep

Our Pre-Prep children came together for a special morning of Religious Education last week, with a carousel of activities looking at the different elements of Judaism. As well as looking at the story of Hanukkah and making a menorah, they learnt about the significance of the Star of David, had a session on the synagogue and why it’s a special place for Jewish people and made their own dreidel, before playing the game. A brilliant morning of learning, many thanks to Mrs McCullough and all the staff involved.

20th February 2019

Scholarship Success

Congratulations to Toby and Chester for their Academic and Music Scholarships and Exhibition to Blundell’s, and to Lola for gaining the Headmaster’s Award – one of only three this year! We have also received the news that Stella (not pictured) has been awarded a Drama Scholarship and Art Exhibition, to go alongside her Sports Scholarship. Fantastic achievements, well done to you all.

20th February 2019