Love Wisdom TruthDOLPHIN SCHOOL

Hooke Court – Day One

A blue-sky kind of day.�Silk-sheet smooth.Freshly skimmed stone across still water smooth. Champions League final, last-minute winner smooth. Flawless Italian gelato smooth.
Deepest Dorset delivered.

Arriving at Hooke Court, the children fuelled up and headed straight onto the lawn for a series of team-building challenges. What followed? Connection. Curiosity. Cooperation in action.

They tackled each task with grit and grace — so much so that the instructor paused and said:
“Never in my 10 years have I seen a group complete this challenge without losing a single team member… amazing, genuinely!”
You could feel it — this wasn’t just teamwork, it was belonging.
With success under their belts and the Dorset countryside wrapping around them in all its lush glory, they unwound beside the moat with a few well-earned games. The fresh country air began to siphon the energy (quietly, stealthily)… but just in time, the Hooke Court catering team came to the rescue.
A tantalising pasta feast and…home-made apple crumble! One pupil declared:�“That was the best crumble I have ever had… in my entire life!”
And that was only the prelude to the trip.
As evening fell, we stepped into our World War I experience. Captivated by Captain Allen’s thoughtful and deeply human account of the recruitment process, the children began to grasp the weight of history. Handling authentic replicas made it real — tangible — sobering.
An unforgettable start to our adventure.
Early night now (we hope!) as we prepare for tomorrow’s chapter…
The trenches await.
Love. Wisdom. Truth.
#residentialtrip #loveoutdoors #historyalive

Our Iconic Assemblies – 40 Years of Community

For a good portion of our time in the NRBC building, assemblies have been at the heart of who we are. What began as humble classroom gatherings has grown into powerful, joined-up moments where our whole community comes together.

Today, our Friday assemblies are a treasured rhythm of school life. Parents, pupils and staff gather to unpack a memory verse, sing, pray and celebrate together. And it always begins the same way:

“Can the assembly please stand?”
“Good morning…”

That simple exchange — repeated week after week, year after year — is more than routine. It’s tradition. And tradition matters.

In a fast-moving world, these shared moments teach something profound: respect, attentiveness, good manners and the power of collective voice. They remind us that community is built intentionally — through eye contact, shared words, listening well and celebrating one another.

Assemblies create belonging. They shape character. They connect generations.

Forty years on, they remain essential — and well worth celebrating.

Love.Wisdom. Truth.

#NRBC #SchoolCommunity #40YearsStrong #TraditionMatters #FridayAssembly

✨Calling all Dolphins… past & present ✨

For 40 years, this place has been more than a school.
It’s been friendships, laughter, firsts, memories — and a community that stays with you long after the uniform is packed away.

This June, we’re bringing it all together.

Former pupils, parents and staff from the past four decades — we’d love you to come back, reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate with us at our 40th Celebration Bash 🥂🎉

Think drinks, nibbles, familiar faces, shared stories… and a chance to see how the school has grown (and how much has stayed the same).
🎈 Alumni event: 18+
👧 Under 18s — you’re invited to our Summer Fair on 26 June, 15:30–17:00

Can’t make it in person? We’d still love to include you. Share your memories, photos and stories — and be part of the celebration from wherever you are.

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Comment or DM the word 40 to get the details and sign up!

We can’t wait to welcome you back

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