Sedgwick House

Sedgwick House, Sedbergh School, Sedbergh, LA10 5HF
Tel: +44 (0)1524 279250

Housemaster:
Mr Jordan Annett (hsmsedgwick@sedberghschool.org)

Deputy Housemaster:
Mr S Twyford

Resident House Tutor:
Mr Henry Lee, Mr Owain Thomas

House Tutors:
Dr G J Downes, Mr P C Lucas, Mr J Anyon, Mr T Ralph

Emblem: Rouge et Noir

Colours: Red

Sedgwick House: brief history

Sedgwick is a purpose built boarding house built in 1879. Refurbishments have greatly enhanced the accommodation over the years but the fundamental structure and character of the House remain the same. Our associated colour is rouge et noir. Three of the Old Sedberghian winners of the Victoria Cross were Old Sedgwickians, RJT Digby Jones at Wagon Hill in 1900 in the Boer War, George Ward Gunn at Sidi Rezegh in 1941 and Kenneth Campbell over Brest Harbour, also in 1941. Other famous sons include Lord Shaw of Northstead, HJ Whigham, former American Amateur Golf Champion, General Sir John Shea and Alastair Scott, explorer and author.

House Master and Family

Having previous lived and worked in Sedgwick House as a resident tutor for four years between 2014-2018, Jordan Annett has returned to the House with his wife Florencia to undertake the role of Housemaster.

Florencia has travelled the world playing professional hockey after representing Argentina originally and she met Jordan whilst he was teaching Physical Education at Dulwich College in London. She is fully immersed in school life, managing the Hirst Centre whilst coaching hockey and running community wellness services.

Originating from Northern Ireland, Jordan attended Loughborough University to study Sports Science and Management. A sports coaching diploma and PGCE have followed since being employed by Sedbergh as a sports graduate in 2014. He is driven by developing the boys in his care across all elements of their school life but ultimately has seen first hand the impact that a positive house environment can have on the individuals that grow up within it.

The sense of community, amazing physical environment and ambitious approach of the school have all cemented Sedbergh as a place where Jordan and Florencia feel at home.

Despite both being deeply passionate about sport and fitness, they both understand that the real value of these pursuits lies within how they can bring people together. Their main focus is to bring high amounts of energy and warmth to the boarding house environment, using their personal experiences of a family-focused upbringing to get the best out of every pupil in their care.

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Ethos and Visions

Sedgwick is a very warm and friendly house and boys develop life skills and qualities within a nurturing environment which above all else has a family feel. Sedgwick develops the boys as individuals. Participation is key with us; learning lessons for life comes above everything. We are able to push our boys and striving to be elite in the academics, music, sport etc is also vital. Our boys are challenged, fulfilled and above all happy. Our ethos and values are fundamental to life in Sedgwick House.