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Sixth Form pupils showcased their presentation skills in the recent meeting of the Lectern Society.
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Pocklington School and the British Association for American Studies are delighted to host a schools conference on ‘US Politics and American Government’, on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
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The Charity Team were pleased to welcome speakers from our chosen charities for 2023 to talk to students about fundraising and how they utilise the monies raised over the course of the year.
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Our CCF RAF cadets have had a very productive Michaelmas term, making good progress with their flying training.
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Pocklington School was the venue for the annual Pocklington versus Hymers 1st XV match.
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Harriet reflects on a very busy showjumping year!
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U13 Girls tennis squad compete in regional final of LTA Youth Schools Championship
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Three A level students challenge their chemistry knowledge in university competition
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A report and photos from the amazing senior summer trip to Namibia
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The Equestrian Team Captain provides a round up of the results from the national competition.
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Girls and staff from boarding houses, Faircote and Orchard took part in the Cancer Research UK Shine Walk
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Pocklington School Careers and Business Network returns for the first of three events this academic year.
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Students achieved an incredible set of results, with a fifth of all grades being awarded at the top GCSE grade 9, 39% at grades 9/8 and 59% at grades 9 to 7. There were some remarkable personal achievements; 75% of students gained at least one grade 9/8 and 41% achieved at least five of these top grades.
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We are proud to celebrate the Class of 2022's fantastic achievement on A level and BTEC results day.
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Pocklington School is sad to announce the passing of former staff member Darrell Buttery MBE
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Read about our school-wide approach to increasing environmental sustainability.
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Read the Headmaster's latest blog as he considers Albert Einstein's theory of relativity in today's world.
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Toby Seth discusses how Pocklington School is optimising its approach to education.
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In his latest Blog, Headmaster of Pocklington School, Toby Seth, looks at the "silver linings" to come out of the global coronavirus pandemic and the importance of not taking these things for granted.
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Over the last ten weeks we have witnessed turbulent, humbling and touching times including the global outrage to the killing of George Floyd. Headmaster Toby Seth talks about how the Pocklington Community will adapt, change and learn from these experiences.
Headmasters Blog
Read about our school-wide approach to increasing environmental sustainability.
Read the Headmaster's latest blog as he considers Albert Einstein's theory of relativity in today's world.
Toby Seth discusses how Pocklington School is optimising its approach to education.
In his latest Blog, Headmaster of Pocklington School, Toby Seth, looks at the "silver linings" to come out of the global coronavirus pandemic and the importance of not taking these things for granted.
Over the last ten weeks we have witnessed turbulent, humbling and touching times including the global outrage to the killing of George Floyd. Headmaster Toby Seth talks about how the Pocklington Community will adapt, change and learn from these experiences.
Old Pocklingtonian News
Pocklington School was the venue for the annual Pocklington versus Hymers 1st XV match.
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Members of Pocklington School community attend service to commemorate OP William Anlaby
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Malcolm Milne is remembered at the Summer Reunion 2021
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Members of the Pocklington School community came together for an afternoon of tennis as part of the adapted Summer Reunion 2021.
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The weather makes its mark on OP Cricket at the Summer Reunion
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OPs give BBC TV presenter Dom Littlewood a crash course in the Birds Eye pea harvesting process.
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Entrepreneur and OP Simon Hudson explains how his business, Kinata Ltd, is helping GPs treat patients more quickly.
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The latest virtual Careers & Business Network invited former pupil Steven Kyffin to speak at the latest event.
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Abi's thriving Beverley fashion boutique bags top 30 ranking by readers of Grazia magazine
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OPs Joshua and Lewis Papa have won a top enterprise award for their business, Apex Mortgage and Protection UK.
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For a bit of fun during the recent lockdowns, the OP office set up a number of virtual cycling, running and walking challenges through the Myles Challenges app, which have all now been completed.
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Zanna Van Dijk's co-founded swimwear business has received government recognition as one of three female-founded brands leading the way in sustainable business.
![Portrait image of OP Richard Staniford]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618217473/pocklingtonschoolcom/ndv6b6kspia8b2jb115e/old-pocklingtonian-land-manager.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618217473/pocklingtonschoolcom/ndv6b6kspia8b2jb115e/old-pocklingtonian-land-manager.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1618217473/pocklingtonschoolcom/ndv6b6kspia8b2jb115e/old-pocklingtonian-land-manager.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1618217473/pocklingtonschoolcom/ndv6b6kspia8b2jb115e/old-pocklingtonian-land-manager.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1618217473/pocklingtonschoolcom/ndv6b6kspia8b2jb115e/old-pocklingtonian-land-manager.jpg","width":1379}])
OP Richard Staniford to head up the Land Department for leading homebuilder, Homes by Esh.
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OP Guy Littlejohn has established his own commercial consulting firm, Facets, during the global pandemic.
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Jodie Hill's law firm, Thrive Law, continues to live up to its name as it expands its personnel.
Pocklington School News
Pocklington School and the British Association for American Studies are delighted to host a schools conference on ‘US Politics and American Government’, on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
The Charity Team were pleased to welcome speakers from our chosen charities for 2023 to talk to students about fundraising and how they utilise the monies raised over the course of the year.
Our CCF RAF cadets have had a very productive Michaelmas term, making good progress with their flying training.
Pocklington School was the venue for the annual Pocklington versus Hymers 1st XV match.
A report and photos from the amazing senior summer trip to Namibia
The Equestrian Team Captain provides a round up of the results from the national competition.
Girls and staff from boarding houses, Faircote and Orchard took part in the Cancer Research UK Shine Walk
Pocklington School Careers and Business Network returns for the first of three events this academic year.
Students achieved an incredible set of results, with a fifth of all grades being awarded at the top GCSE grade 9, 39% at grades 9/8 and 59% at grades 9 to 7. There were some remarkable personal achievements; 75% of students gained at least one grade 9/8 and 41% achieved at least five of these top grades.
Pocklington School is sad to announce the passing of former staff member Darrell Buttery MBE
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It was fantastic to be able to recognise the achievements of pupils once again at an awards ceremony this year on Friday July 8th.
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Cadets take part in local remembrance service and represent the Pocklington School CCF contingent.
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Local primary school pupils enjoyed a fun-filled day of Science as part of School outreach programme.
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Harriet qualifies for a place in prestigious horse show.
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Read how the catering team are making lunch time fun time at Pocklington School.
Prep School News
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A new Prep School library and reading scheme are inspiring pupils to read.
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Read the outcome of the recent Pocklington School Foundation inspection.
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about Statement from Pocklington School Foundation: Racism in cricket
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Pocklington Prep School unveiled its brand new library this week.
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Year 2 pupils enjoyed an action packed day of learning during Survival Day.
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Pocklington Pre-School will accept 15 hours of government-funded childcare per week from September 2021.
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Pupils and staff receive their reward for completing the Run Pock, Run lockdown challenge.
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Pocklington Prep School pupils celebrate British Science Week with a 'Science Heroes' theme as they all return to school.
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Pocklington Prep School is preparing to launch an innovative new curriculum in September 2021, 'The Curiosity Project'.
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Pocklington School Pre-Prep children celebrated Faith Day last week. During the day they spoke to special visitors on zoom who talked to them about a variety of different faiths.
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Children at Pocklington Prep School completed a charity run on the school field to raise money for local charity Candlelighters.
Pocklington Prep School pupil, Octavia Farnsworth, was part of a large group of people from all over the world participating in a live zoom Q & A session with Discovery Inc (part of the Discovery Channel group of TV Networks) International Women’s Network, to mark the International Day of the Girl 2020.
Pocklington Prep School is sharing a unique collection of remote learning resources which have been used during the period of school closure.
Cath Sweeting at Pocklington Prep School talks about how Prep School pupils and teachers have adapted to a new way of teaching during lockdown.
On Monday 8th June, World Ocean Day brought a wave of activities for the children at Pocklington Prep.
Sixth Form News
Sixth Form pupils showcased their presentation skills in the recent meeting of the Lectern Society.
Three A level students challenge their chemistry knowledge in university competition
We are proud to celebrate the Class of 2022's fantastic achievement on A level and BTEC results day.
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Two Sixth Form teams entered this year's Young Enterprise Competition...read more to find out how they got on.
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Pocklington School Young Enterprise teams face Dragons’ Den to prepare themselves for County Finals!
Young Entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in Dragons' Den style event.
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Self-taught Ben earns top grades in Japanese GCSE and A level examinations.
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Pocklington School shares its netball facilities and resources as part of the Schools Outreach Programme.
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A level mathematicians compete in national and international maths competitions - find out how they did!
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See how Kai is putting into theory into practice to help the local community.
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Students at Pocklington School are looking forward to a varied and ambitious range of exciting futures, as they celebrate receiving their A level and BTEC results.
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Lower Sixth Chemistry A level students took part in the national RSC Schools' Analyst Competition.
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Felix and friends complete Wings for Life World Run charity challenge
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From September 2021 students interested in setting up their own business can study a BTEC Level 3 in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Pocklington School, as part of an expanding portfolio of options for Sixth Form students.
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Pocklington School Lower Sixth pupils, Georgie Taylor and Amy Jordan, have smashed their fundraising target and raised over £2000 for Martin House Hospice for Children and Young People, by each running 100 miles during the month of February.
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A team of Lower Sixth students put their entrepreneurial skills to the test, when they pitched their business idea to judges in a Young Enterprise Dragons’ Den style event held on Microsoft Teams.
Sport
Harriet reflects on a very busy showjumping year!
U13 Girls tennis squad compete in regional final of LTA Youth Schools Championship
The Equestrian Team Captain provides a round up of the results from the national competition.
Harriet qualifies for a place in prestigious horse show.
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Riders 'jump with style' in quest for National Championship qualification.
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A fantastic performance from the U14 Rugby 7s team at the Charlton 7s...read the match report here!
Pocklington School shares its netball facilities and resources as part of the Schools Outreach Programme.
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Harriet qualifies for prestigious horse show after an impressive showjumping performance.
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The Equestrian team had a fabulous few days of competion at the NSEA National Championships over half-term.
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Applications are now open for the new Pocklington School Sports Scholars programme, aimed at students entering Years 9 and 12.
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Harriet Hodge, finished in an amazing 6th place on her pony Jack, in the Novice Pony British Championship at the British Showjumping Indoor Championships held at the prestigious Aintree Equestrian Centre.
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OP Ben McNamara makes a good impression on the pitch, scoring a try in his debut appearance for Hull FC first-team.
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Several of our athletes competed in national cross country tournaments this month, after qualifying to represent Humberside due to earlier competition success.
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Pocklington School hosted a day of rugby for over 90 under 18 players recently, organised by the Yorkshire Rugby Football Union, when the original venue for the day had to be changed due to flooding. Matches were played against Lancashire and Cheshire in a highly competitive tournament, which saw a quarter of players represent their respective counties for the first time.
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First Year pupil Emily Marshall is the Under 13 Northern High Jump Champion after achieving a personal best jump which was 8cm clear of her nearest rival at the recent Northern Championships.
Trips And Extracurricular
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The tap-dancing talents of Third Year pupil Max Jones scored him the highest marks at a major dance festival held recently in Hull.