Next year Casterton School celebrates its 200th anniversary. From its humble beginnings in Cowan Bridge as a clergy daughters’ school, Casterton School became a forward-thinking institution which championed the rights of women and the value of a stimulating, varied and…

Dear Old Sedberghians, I am pleased to write with news of our Christmas Charity Appeal.  I spoke to all the pupils and staff at our Friday Assembly last week, so they are already aware of our plans and hopes. This year…

What an incredible month it’s been for our OS Shooters! October saw Ollie Christie (H 08-22) and Imi Hunt (R 15-22) selected after taking part in a selection camp for the GB U19 Target Shooting Squad, whilst Daisy Armstrong (R…

OS shooter Sarah Rorison (R 15-22) has set herself the challenge of walking 1,323km in 90 days to raise funds for a training tour ahead of the 2024 World Long Range Championships. Selected for the GB U21 long range outdoor…

by Jan van der Velde The great highroad of human welfare lies along the old highway of steadfast well-doing; and they who are the most persistent, and work in the truest spirit, will invariably be the most successful. – Samuel…

Friend of the OS Community Stuart Squire has created an exclusive Old Sedberghian belt featuring the design and colours of the school tie. A retired prep school teacher, Stuart is the Director at Manyatta, a company that designs and creates…

A report from OS Geoffrey Watson (E 89-93) An earlier date for 2022 saw the Alumni race take place in September rather than the usual pre-Christmas weekend. Difficulty in hosting so many runners in the small clubhouse had prompted Thames Hare…

This year marks 30 years since the inaugural brew of Black Sheep Brewery’s flagship cask ale. A family business built in the old maltings in Masham, the brewery was the brainchild of OS Paul Theakston (W 59-63) the original ‘black…

Last month the Sedbergh Equestrian team took part in the National Schools Championships, and what an incredible 6 days they had. With 18 horses and 12 riders from Sedbergh Prep and Senior Schools, the event saw a host of acheivements…

It is with great sadness we received the news that Reverend Theodore Harman – former School Chaplain and Honorary OS – passed away peacefully in St. Cuthbert’s Hospice on 19th October aged 95 years. A memorial service was held in…

All OS are warmly invited to attend the Advent Service on Sunday December 11th at 5pm in Sedbergh School Chapel. Refreshments, mince pies and mulled wine will be available after the service. A lovely way to kick-start the festive season,…

On Thursday 29th September, the OS Club were thrilled to host a dinner for 52 Old Sedberghians at the Tower of London. Home to the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers’ Regimental Headquarters and still used for formal dinners and ceremonial occasions,…