A 14-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has been selected as one of only 32 athletes to represent Dorset at the National Schools’ Championships in Birmingham.

The JTYAF is honoured to support this talented trampolinist to attend an international competition, the Scalabis Cup in Portugal.

The JTYAF was absolutely delighted to support a talented young musician by contributing towards a new clarinet.

The JTYAF was delighted to support a trip to The Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne. Despite facing challenging weather conditions, with persistent rain, the visit proved to be a valuable learning experience for the students.

The JTYAF has supported Gorsemoor Scouts by contributing towards the cost of twelve Royal Yachting Association courses that have been booked with Poole Sea Scouts, which include the Powerboat Level 1 certification and a two-day Youth Dinghy Sailing course.

The JTYAF is delighted to support a talented 17 year old cyclist with funding towards the cost of a new track bike ready for the European and World Track Championships.

The Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team is embarking on a Concert Tour to the beautiful city of Barcelona, where they will delight audiences at three distinguished venues, including the magnificent Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.

In 2019, a talented young musician, received an award from the JTYAF to support her development in music. We are thrilled to share an update on her progress.

The Year 9 students at Ferndown Upper School have an exciting opportunity to participate in a Summer Residential trip to Buddens Farm Activity Centre and the JTYAF is delighted to support 14 students to take part.

A dedicated 13-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has qualified for the prestigious Irish Dancing Ceili World Championships, set to be held in Dublin next month. The JTYAF is proud to step in and support her by providing the necessary funds for her costumes.

A talented 15-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has been awarded a bursary to attend two prestigious Synchronised/Artistic Swimming Courses in Kent.

After participating in two rigorous selection weekends, a local Girlguide has been chosen for an extraordinary international adventure with Guiding.

The JTYAF is helping to fund swimming for KS2 students who have been unable to access swimming lessons outside of school.

The JTYAF is proud to announce the awarding of a bursary to an exceptionally talented 14-year-old downhill mountain bike racer.

We are thrilled to announce that the John Thornton Music Scholarships will be funding one-on-one tuition for twelve incredibly talented violinists in the year ahead.

The JTYAF has supported a trip to O2 Arena for 50 students from Ferndown Middle School. By contributing to the cost of coach travel, this opportunity has been made accessible for all of the students.

The JTYAF is delighted to support two Explorer Scouts, with a contribution towards an International Trip where they will spend time at Rieneck Castle and then visit Christchurch’s twin town of Aalen.

A 15 year old student who is a member of Army Cadet Music has received funding to purchase a Euphonium to support his ambition of a career in music with the Royal Corps of Army Music

The JTYAF was invited to a Christmas Concert at St Peter’s Church in Bournemouth where the John Thornton Music Scholars performed solos and received their certificates and Award Winners Badges.