Prize Giving & Celebrations

At The Gryphon School, we believe in recognising and celebrating the achievements, effort and contributions of our students throughout the year.

Celebration of Achievement Afternoons

Each year, we host Celebration of Achievement events for every year group. These events recognise a wide range of successes including:

• Subject awards
• LIFE values awards
• Contributions to school life
• Music and wider enrichment achievements

These are year group–specific events, and parents/carers of award winners are invited approximately two weeks in advance. This year’s events begin on the week beginning 12th July 2027.  Further information will be circulated to parents nearer the time.

Celebration Assemblies

Every half term, year groups take part in celebration assemblies where students are recognised for:

• Academic progress and achievement
• Sporting success
• Positive contributions to lessons and the wider school community
• Achievements outside of school
• Positive points recorded on Arbor MIS are also celebrated, helping to recognise consistent effort and positive behaviour.

Rewards Afternoons

We also hold Rewards Afternoons each half term for students who have demonstrated excellent effort, attitude or achievement. These may include activities such as film afternoons, trips or other treats as a way of recognising and celebrating success.

Year 11 & Year 13 Final Celebrations

Our Year 11 and Year 13 students are invited back each September for a special Celebration Evening at Sherborne Abbey. This is a prestigious occasion where students’ achievements are formally recognised in a memorable and fitting setting, marking the culmination of their time at The Gryphon School.

This year’s prize giving ceremony will be held on Thursday 10th September 2026.