Dragon School has announced that it is expanding its boarding provision and introducing a new Saturday morning enrichment programme called Dragon QUEST. From its foundation more than 140 years ago, the school has been renowned as a forward thinking and progressive school. Following a survey of parents, staff and pupils last year, and with unanimous Governor support, it is broadening its boarding...
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A famous inventor, scientist and entrepreneur recently visited Sibford School to give an inspirational talk. Dr John Taylor, who holds many hundreds of patents for domestic appliances, thermostats and electrical equipment, is probably most famous for inventing the thermostat controls for the cordless kettle. It’s been calculated that over two billion of his bi-metal blades – used in thermostats to...
Pupils at Sibford School have recently taken part in a project organised as part of the 2018 European Year of Culture Heritage. The boundary between Oxfordshire and Warwickshire is home to a group of prehistoric rocks known collectively as The Rollright Stones, These are called the Whispering Knights (circa 3,800-3,500 BC), the King’s Men stone circle (circa 2,500 BC) and the King Stone (circa 1,500...
Paige starred as Anne Frank in Sibford School's musical production last year A Sibford School pupil has featured in the BAFTA and Oscar-nominated film ‘Darkest Hour’. Paige Goodman, 15, was cast as a refugee in the hit film but had to keep the role a secret until its release. She said: “It was an amazing experience. Having been selected at audition, I was invited to go to London for costume...