SED Talks
Inspiring the next generation
One of our greatest roles at Sedbergh School is to guide our pupils towards a meaningful career and a fulfilling life. Every pupil and every path is different. These are just a few of the stories from pupils we are proud to call Sedberghians.
26 June 2026
Ava’s Your Smalls Appeal: Sedbergh pupil leads charity collection for girls and women
22 June 2026
Kit’s engineering offers: King’s College London and Warwick
22 June 2026
Jamie: Earth Sciences and Physical Geography at the University of Edinburgh
5 June 2026
Tilly Gilraine: My first year as a Degree Apprentice
15 May 2026
The Apprenticeship Route: Lewis at Rolls Royce
28 April 2026
The Apprenticeship Route: Hattie at Global Insurance Firm WTW
31 March 2026
EAL at Sedbergh: a conversation with Ms Catherine Bettney
20 March 2026
Biology at Sedbergh: a conversation with Dr Alisdair McMeechan
26 February 2026
Business & Economics at Sedbergh: a conversation with Mr Tom Robinson
25 February 2026
Physics at Sedbergh: a conversation with Mr Mark Appleton
10 February 2026
Psychology at Sedbergh: a conversation with Mr Paul Lucas
29 January 2026
Mathematics at Sedbergh: a conversation with Mr Dafydd Roberts-Harry
29 January 2026
How Chiyo’s pathway to biological sciences has unfolded through her sixth form journey
13 January 2026
An interview with Dugald Bruce-Lockhart
27 November 2025
Fiona: the path from Summer School to boarding at Sedbergh
25 November 2025
Ramsay: Balance, Belonging and Determination
18 November 2025
Tilly: How hard work, courage and opportunity have shaped a performer
17 November 2025
Jonah: How a strong plan and academic balance delivered results
6 November 2025
Ella celebrates A level success as she begins Psychology at the University of Exeter
20 October 2025
Zainab: Results, Ambition and a Global Mindset
17 October 2025
Hugo: Academic Ambition Meets Athletic Drive
13 October 2025
Freya Findlay (OS): Leadership, Purpose and Finding Your Own Path
7 October 2025
Tilly Gilraine: Bold and Ambitious Start in a Degree Apprenticeship in Financial Services
3 October 2025
Shaping the Future: Thomas on His Role as Deputy Head of School
25 September 2025
Leading with Humility: Emelia on Life as Deputy Head of School
12 September 2025
Balancing Ambition and Responsibility: Oliver Starts His Journey as Head of School
12 September 2025
Leading with Purpose: Jemima Looks Forward to Her Year as Head of School
29 August 2025
Angus’s Next Chapter is an Apprenticeship
28 March 2025
Fleur’s Academic Growth at Sedbergh
20 February 2025
Grace on Embracing New Challenges to Thrive in Senior School
4 February 2025
Balancing Passions: George’s Journey to Engineering
30 January 2025
Julia: Unlocking Her Potential as a Music, Sport and Academic Scholar
27 January 2025
Freddie Spencer-Chapman: A Legacy of Resilience and Exploration
22 January 2025
History, Chemistry and English: Kitty’s Path to a Future in Law
22 January 2025
Distinguished Performer Tristram Cooke, Sedgwick 2008-2009
17 January 2025
Distinguished Performer James McLeod, Sedgwick 2005-2009
11 November 2024
Rob Buchanan: From the Battlefield to the Boardroom, Navigating Leadership and Risk in Finance and Beyond
14 October 2024
Exploring the Financial World: Will’s Summer Work Experience
11 October 2024
How Work Experience Has Shaped Elisabeth’s Physiotherapy Ambition
9 October 2024
Stepping into the Spotlight: Playing Billy Flynn in Chicago
4 October 2024
Stepping into Character: Tamsin’s Lead Role in Sedbergh’s Chicago Production
3 October 2024
Sedbergh to Sale: Annabel Tackles Challenge of Professional Rugby and Academics
2 October 2024
Discovering the World of Theatre: CC’s Work Experience at Live Theatre
19 September 2024
Oli’s Step Toward an Engineering Career
12 July 2024
Accomplished New Captain of Target Shooting, Paddy, Tells us About His Ambitions
25 June 2024
Forging Leadership: Marcus’s Journey from Cadets to Future Army Aspirations
4 June 2024
From Kenya to Cumbria: Daniella’s Journey of Adaptation and Growth at Sedbergh School
30 May 2024
Jimmy Anyon, Director of Cricket, Explains Why it’s Processes and Positivity That Build Winning Teams
21 May 2024
Liam Secures a Coveted Degree Apprenticeship in Finance Auditing at Deloitte
15 May 2024
Ben Redshaw’s Passion for Rugby and Too Many GOATS
10 April 2024
From Cancelled Plans to Combined Honours: James’ Journey in Agriculture and Business
25 March 2024
Navigating the Cambridge Application Process for a Pathway in Music
1 March 2024
Commendation Pupil Mariella Talks About the Value of Kindness and Trying Hard
29 February 2024
Insights into a Career in Law from Old Sedberghian, William Kinread
28 February 2024
GB Biathlon Athlete Elif Balances School and Sport
9 February 2024
From Accounting to Investment Management: Tom Hartley’s Journey
6 February 2024
Old Sedberghian
Jemima’s Journey From Sedbergh to Selecting the Right Path in Classics
24 January 2024
Bob Peters’ Journey From Sedbergh School to Globetrotting Travel Entrepreneur
15 January 2024
Embracing Ambition and Achieving Goals: Chiyo is Racing Towards Her A Levels and on to University
15 January 2024
OLD SEDBERGHIAN: Clare Carney talks about Medicine, but not really about Medicine at all
14 December 2023
From Sedbergh to Princeton – Pru’s Journey of Hockey, Academics, and Opportunity
1 December 2023
From Prep to Senior: Daisy Embraces New Opportunities and Friendships
23 November 2023
Head of School & Captain of Shooting: Livi Gives 100% to Achieve Her Geography Pathway
14 November 2023
Blueprint for Success: Navigating the Journey to a Degree in Architecture
1 October 2023
TJ Navigates a Path Towards Economics and Life as an Entrepreneur
26 September 2023
Unlocking the Path to a Promising Future in Law
18 September 2023
Jess Finds Excitement in Studying Things That Fly Fast and High
21 August 2023
Sara dreams of being Editor-in-Chief of a fashion magazine
11 August 2023
Old Sedberghian: Maria Mendoza, Architect
31 July 2023
An Interest in Biology Leads International Pupil, Leo, to Study Medicine in Cyprus
31 July 2023
The Way Behaviour Shapes Children Drives Ella to Study Psychology
21 June 2023
Gifted Singer, Joe, Follows his Dream of a Career Singing
14 June 2023
Ethan has found his calling in Cyber Security
14 June 2023
George, a talented economist sees his future in economics or finance
8 June 2023
International Pupil, Leo, Looks to Study Medicine
1 June 2023
Outstanding Scholar Jack is Preparing to Study Engineering at University
31 May 2023
Passionate Geneticist, Benedict, Looks to Study Medicine
25 May 2023
