Main School News

An afternoon of celebration marking 20 years since the Layard Theatre opened in May 1999.

In an increasingly competitive market, it is wonderful to see so many of our Upper Sixth gaining firm offers to their chosen universities, the vast majority among the top institutions in the country.

Many congratulations to all our pupils who took up this year’s Ten Tors Challenge.  Canford entered a record four teams of six pupils in the 2019 competition, two Fourth Form teams completing the 35 mile challenge, and two Lower Sixth completing the 45 miles event. 

Our annual OC London Drinks Party was hosted at RSA House on Thursday 9^th May. 

This year’s annual confirmation service was held in Canford Magna Parish Church on Saturday 4^th May and was once again a wonderful, memorable occasion.

We did it!  Canford’s first ever Colour Run took place on Sunday 28^th April and it was an outstanding success.

Five Canfordians undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award completed a 4 day, 3 night practice expedition in South and Central Wales over the Easter weekend.

The History Department hosted the third annual Keith Hay Dinner on 25th March, once again in splendid style in the Long Gallery and Old Library. 

Many congratulations to Fourth Former Lucy Hancock, who has been awarded the Edie Marr prize in the region from the ABRSM for her Grade 6 flute exam.

This year’s senior play was Mike Bartlett’s ‘Earthquakes in London’, a challenging snapshot of the complexities of living within a time of globalisation and technology, neatly condensed into five acts.

The showcase concert in the Canford music calendar took place on Sunday 24^th March in the prestigious London concert venue, St John’s Smith Square.

Canford’s intrepid race engineers took part in this year’s Land Rover 4x4 in Schools competition and were delighted to reach the national finals.

Canford’s Easter Term always finishes with a flourish including the traditional CCF Biennial Inspection and Parade.

The theme of this year’s Careers Symposium, held on Friday 22^nd March, was 'Create Your Own Path'

Come and find out more about our award winning education at our next Open Day on Saturday 27th April.

Canford School CCF has been embarking for a number of years on a cross-country skiing expedition to Norway on what is described by all who go, as the toughest and the best trip the school offers.

Post half term sport at Canford began in fine style with our senior girls’ hockey side winning the U18 Tier 2 National finals at the Olympic Park.

With the strong focus on literacy within the Canford curriculum, World Book Day was an opportunity to further highlight this to the school community. 

Pupils develop interview techniques – as interviewers

Two Shell pupils, Robbie Hemmings and Conor Cherrington, are celebrating high level success at the recent Dorset Counties swimming championships

On February 14th, Canford’s Chamber Choir travelled to Oxford University to sing a joint service of Eucharist with Oriel College Chapel Choir. 

This Easter and Summer, Canford will once again be running its popular sports courses.

Over 50 pupils from both Canford and other local schools explore the exciting options open to them on a Gap Year at an event in Long Gallery on Thursday 7th February.

Sixth Formers at Canford are studying the travel and leisure industry and recently enjoyed meeting several experts from two ends of the business spectrum. 

Four OCs who achieved their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold last year received their awards at St James’ Palace from HRH the Earl of Wessex

As part of Canford’s International programme, pupils joined one fifth of the world’s population in celebrating Chinese New Year in fine style over two days with a number of events aimed at offering the opportunity to develop a wider appreciation of Chinese culture. 

Each year we see pupils produce excellence in written skills through both internal and external essay writing. 

This year’s House Drama Festival was another showcase of Canford pupil talent. 

Canford School Concert Hall, Friday 8th February 2019, 7.30 pm

As part of our Sixth Form enrichment programme, we are delighted to be welcoming to Canford once again a wide range of thought provoking external speakers this term to share their experiences.

Fifth Form Canfordian Tom Prest, named as Hampshire's Under 15 Cricketer of the Year.

The Canford production of Les Misérables

The work with the model town has involved pupils and staff helping to improve their facilities, principally the water control system and the graphical visitor interface at this popular local attraction.

As we start the final week of term at Canford, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Canford is delighted to announce that it has been selected as Independent Boarding School of the Year 2018. 

19 Canfordians took part in the 4th annual Clayesmore Model UN conference

A-level Philosophy and Theology pupils attended the black tie event to hear Rev. Jervis’ insightful talk on epistemology, entitled ‘Sense, Common-sense, Nonsense and Making Sense’. 

12 Upper Sixth pupils applying for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Dentistry attended a practice Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) session in John o’ Gaunts. 

A group of Upper Sixth Canfordians from the Engineering Society visited the RNLI in Poole. 

Canford is delighted to have been shortlisted for two national awards relating to its community action work at home and abroad. 

Canford Upper Sixth Artists thrilled to exhibit Pre-U work in London.

On Sunday 11^th November 2018, the Canford Community joined with millions throughout the country to honour those who gave their lives in the defence of freedom during times of conflict.

47 Fifth Year pupils and five staff marked the centenary of the end of the First World War by visiting battlefields in Belgium and France

5th and L6th trip of a lifetime to Singapore and Malaysia

This year's team came 7th overall 

Canford shortlisted in two categories in the Independent School Parent magazine’s inaugural Independent Schools of the Year 2018 awards.

A varied, challenging and rewarding Whole Day Enterprises for Canfordians involving many members of the wider community. 

The library has been a busy place during the first half of term with involvement in a number of national events. 

The evening was an opportunity to celebrate our pupils cultures and diversity. 

Leading military historian Dr Spencer Jones spent three days in the school as Historian-in-Residence

Canford’s talented pupil artists are holding an exhibition of their Pre-U work at a London gallery.

One of the highlights of the year is an activity weekend. One pupil wrote about his experience of the recent Northam Isle of Wight trip

Three Canford pupils are celebrating selection for the England Hockey National Age Group Squads (NAGS) 

Congratulations to Upper Sixth artist Lily Lloyd who has been selected as one of three young artists to be a Bursary Artist at the b-side Art Festival

1 in 5 of all reformed grades at the top 9 level 

Consistent academic excellence at Canford brings another year of high academic achievement at A Level