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In addition to the intensive academic course, we provide a varied and structured sports and leisure programme. This means that students can continue practising their English through a variety of fun and challenging activities.

Sherborne Girls school has outstanding sports and leisure facilities, including:

• A purpose built sports centre with squash courts, indoor climbing wall, 25 metre swimming pool and fitness suite
• A dance studio
• A music centre
• Football, rugby and field hockey pitches including an all-weather pitch
• 20 tennis courts including grass and hard surfaces
• 2 outdoor volleyball courts
• Three I.T. suites

At the beginning of each week students can choose from a wide range of different activities such as tennis, badminton, rugby, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, table tennis, football, swimming and squash. In addition to our sporting programme we offer dance, drama, music, I.T. and film evenings. 

We also offer a variety of activities taught by a specialised instructor:

• Fencing
• Rock climbing
• Archery
• Kayaking
• Aqua Aerobics
• Drumming
• Arts and Crafts

Our enthusiastic team of activity organisers, led by our experienced Sports and Leisure Manager, will guide your child through all aspects of their time outside the classroom. Whether it is during the activity sessions, out on excursion or at the airport, our activity organisers are always on hand to ensure your child has a fun and safe stay and to encourage them to continue practising their English.