The end of the School year culminates in a day of celebrations known as Commemoration (Commem) which is an opportunity to reflect upon the events of the past year, to celebrate the boys’ achievements and to say farewell to those colleagues and boys who are leaving us. This year, Commem will take place on Saturday 28 June 2025. In the week leading up to Commem, there is a range of exhibitions, sport and music events, the details of which are below. 

Schedule of the Day - Saturday 28 June 2025

TimeEventLocationBooking informationAdditional information
10:30 - 11:30Commemoration Service The Abbey

Due to limited seating, tickets are available for the families of Upper Sixth Leavers only.

Booking link will be sent to the parents of Upper Sixth Leavers separately.

The Commemoration Service will be live streamed to the Powell Theatre which will be open to families of all boys. 
11:45 - 12:45Speeches and Prize-givingThe Courts

Booking is not required

All boys are expected to attend, and all parents are welcome.

As this event takes place outside, please remember to bring a sun hat, sun cream, water and an umbrella. In case of very wet weather, please make your way directly to the Houses for Commemoration Lunch.
13:15 - 15:30Commemoration Lunch Houses

Book here

All boys and families welcome. 

For this there is a charge of £25 per adult and £12 for those under the age of 10, to include lunch, wine and soft drinks, which will be added to your fee bill for this term.

There is no charge for boys who attend the School, and you do not need to include them in your booking.

18:00 - 18:30Leavers' Chapel ServiceThe Chapel

Booking is not required

For Upper Sixth leavers and their families. 

 
19:15Commemoration BallMarquee at Sherborne Girls

Tickets are available for the parents of Upper Sixth Leavers.

Booking link has been sent to the parents of Upper Sixth Leavers separately.

 

 

Music Events

We have a series of Music Events taking place in the run up to our Commemoration celebrations, which you are welcome to attend. We would be delighted to see you there!

Patrick Shelley Music Competition

Sunday 22nd June, 10.30am-4.30pm, Tindall Recital Hall, Sherborne Boys

Book tickets

 

Early Evening Jazz

Sunday 22nd June,  5.45-7.30pm, Music School & amphitheatre, Sherborne Boys

Book tickets

 

Battle of the Organs feat. Chamber Choir

Wednesday 25th June, 7.30pm, Sherborne Boys Chapel

Book tickets

 

Leavers' Concert & Reception

Thursday 26th June, 7.30pm, Tindall Recital Hall, Sherborne Boys

Book tickets

 

Gala Concert

Friday 27th June, 7.30pm, BSR (Big School Room), Sherborne Boys

Book tickets

 

Sports Events

Saturday 21 June - Thursday 26 June

Ruth Strauss Foundation Cricket Week

The Upper

All are welcome to attend. Details can be found here.

 

Friday 27 June, 14:00 - 17:00

Inter-House Athletics

Carey's playing fields

All are welcome to attend.

Light refreshments will be available for parents.

 

Drama Events

Friday 27 June, 18:00 - 19:30

Drama Exhibition

Drama School

All are welcome to attend

 

Art Events

Friday 28 June, 18:00 - 20:00 (Private View) and Saturday 29 June, 10:00 - 13:00

Art Exhibition

Oliver Holt Gallery and Carrington Art Studios