Youngsters have the final word ... Keeping you up to date with snaps and snippets received from some of our young old scholars


Racing and Relevés


Brothers Luke (at Sibford 2008 – 2014) and Colby (2008 – 2016) Catton have travelled in two very different directions since leaving school. Luke has become an


apprentice professional jockey and on 20 December 2017 rode his first winner when he came home on his horse Bamako Du Chatelet at 20/1 in the 3.25pm at Lingfield. Meanwhile Colby is following his dream to be a ballet dancer and is currently at Elmhurst Ballet School, which runs in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is a world renowned centre of excellence for the training and education of ballet dancers.


Golden moments


2017/18 saw three young old scholars awarded their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Max Ostrand (at Sibford 2008 - 2017)


received his award from TV presenter Phillip Schofield. Max’s ‘residential’ section of the award was to go sailing in Gibraltar and no sooner had he received the award then he was off on the high seas again, accompanied by his cousin Anna, sailing the family yacht from Santa Maria Azores directly to Cuba. Michael Burton (at Sibford 2010 - 2017)


received his Gold award from Prince Edward at St James’ Palace in London. Michael is currently at Hull University where he is studying medicine. And in May 2018 Oliver Lorimer (at Sibford 2008 - 2015) was presented with his Gold in the gardens of Buckingham Palace by HRH The Earl of Wessex. Congratulations to all.


Charity celebrates anniversary


A new charity set up by old scholar Abbi Meadows (at Sibford 2006 – 2014) celebrated its first anniversary in March. Siblings Talking Aspergers (STA) provides space and activities for children and young people who have a brother or sister with Asperger’s or autism.


The charity marked the occasion with a party inside a yurt. Speaking at the event, Abbi said: “I feel very privileged to have met some amazing families over the past year. STA has grown more than I ever imagined.”


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