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 29 June 2024. 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 29 June 2024
| Time | Event | Location | Booking information | Additional information |
| 11:00 | Commemoration Service | The Abbey | Due to limited seating, tickets are available for the families of Upper Sixth Leavers only. Booking link has been 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. |
| 12:15 | Speeches and Prize-giving | The Courts | Booking is not required All boys are expected to attend, and all parents are welcome. | In case of wet weather, please make your way directly to the Houses for Commemoration Lunch. |
| 13:45 | Commemoration Lunch | Houses | 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. |
| 18:00 | Leavers' Chapel Service | The Chapel | Booking is not required For Upper Sixth leavers and their families. | |
| 19:15 | Commemoration Ball | Marquee 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!
Sunday 23 June, 10:30
The Patrick Shelley Music Competition
Tindall Recital Hall
Tuesday 25 June, 19:30
Jazz for a Summer's Evening
Music School
Wednesday 26 June, 19:30
Battle of the Organs featuring the Chamber Choir
School Chapel
Thursday 27 June, 19:30
Leavers' Concert and Reception
Tindall Recital Hall
The Upper Sixth Form only will be performing in this concert. Light refreshments will be provided after the concert.
This year, the Gala Concert on Friday 28 June is by invitation only to mark the end of Director of Music James Henderson's years in post.
Sports Events
Saturday 22 June - Thursday 27 June
Ruth Strauss Foundation Cricket Week
The Upper
All are welcome to attend. Details can be found here.
Friday 28 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 28 June, 18:00 - 19:30
Drama Exhibition
Drama School
All are welcome to attend
Art Events
Friday 28 June, 18:00 (Private View) and Saturday 29 June, 10:00 - 13:00
Art Exhibition
Oliver Holt Gallery and Carrington Art Studios