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To mark the 200th
anniversary of the birth of
our founder, Revd Nathaniel
Woodard, simultaneous
celebrations of the Eucharist
were held in all Woodard
schools across the countryT
he Chapel at King's is a
special place, and the school
community which gathers in
Chapel is made up of people
with a wide range of beliefs,
convictions, questions and
ideas. That is the way it should be, and it is
this that makes our Chapel a vibrant place.
God is worshipped with a healthy diversity, and
ideas about life and faith are exchanged.
In the Michaelmas term a special Eucharist to
mark 130 years of King's as a Woodard school
was held. This service will become our
Patronal Festival from next year; a celebration
of St Mary and St Andrew, our Patron Saints,
and King Alfred, after whom King's is named.
After the Eucharist, the King Alfred half-term
holiday week began.
The Remembrance Day Eucharist was once
again a very moving occasion. It is the
tradition at King's for an Old Aluredian who is
currently serving in HM forces, or who has
military connections, to lay the wreath on
behalf of the Old Aluredian Club. This year it
was our privilege to welcome back Second
Lieutenant James Hudson from 14 Regiment,
Larkhill.
The joy of the coming of Christ into the world
was celebrated with a service of nine lessons
with carols at the end of term. The Senior
Provost of the Woodard Corporation, Canon
Brendan Clover, and The Reverend Linda Barley
were in attendance. The Choir led the singing
of carols and Christmas hymns, and the nine
lessons were read by representatives of the
whole school community. A true community
occasion.
During 2011 we welcomed our new Provost in
the West, Bishop Martin Shaw, who will be the
eyes and ears of the Senior Provost in our neck
of the woods. Bishop Martin replaces Bishop
John Kirkham who retired last year.
The main service of the Lent term is
Confirmation and First Communion. This year
the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, The Right
Reverend Peter Price, confirmed no fewer than
30 candidates. They are Sophie PearsonMiles,
Harry Sharp, Tilly Barker, Will
MacEacharn, Pippa Byrne, Will Bishop, Ted