Pupil News
My week of work experience an assistant. Spending time scanning was the first job, yet
by Charlotte Dathan - 6th form pupil this quickly materialised into writing letters, arranging travel,
marketing events and arranging archives. Throughout
the duration of my time at the FT everybody was
Having followed up an opportunity of obtaining
intrigued to learn just as much about me as I was
work experience through John Ridding, CEO
about them. The mechanics of the paper were
of The Financial Times, I was given a week’s
fascinating with London being the centre of
work experience with The Financial Times in
the worldwide paper. It was strange to think
London. Located just down the road from
that the news that you and I read today is
Southwark Cathedral, opposite London
yesterday’s news for them. Constantly one
Bridge and next to Borough Market the step ahead the team of journalists, writers,
headquarters of this daily newspaper were reviewers, analysts and forecasters would
highly impressive, if not intimidating. On work around the clock to reach hourly
my first morning, having toured all 7 floors deadlines. I spent an interesting day sorting
of the building, I was overwhelmed by the through the books to be released next year, I
organisation of journalists, editors and assistants even learnt how to use twitter by promoting their
who worked away like busy bees making honey. photo auction. It was the way I was given tasks above
Having plenty of time to meet and talk to prominent and beyond the average idea of work experience that
writers, such as Martin Wolf, and attending a daily conference made me feel part of the family. If I hadn’t been planning on
with all of the editors, I quickly became aware of the intellectual University, I was offered a job. Nonetheless, with a glittering
and friendly energy that greeted me. Settling down to the reference and a pocket full of more contacts who knows what
desk, working 10am-6pm, I was supervised and guided by I’ll be doing next holidays!
Legacies
We are delighted that David Stott OA, Woodard 1945, has agreed to be the Chairman of King’s
Legacy campaign. He kindly spoke at the House of Commons Lunch on Monday 3rd December
about a King’s Legacy and asked for the support of OAs. If you would like to speak to David
about a legacy please contact him on 0208 748 5393, davidstott23@btinternet.com
The Old Pelican Society has been established to recognise those who have left a gift to King’s
College in their wills. It provides the opportunity to thank those donors properly and to keep
them informed of the school’s plans and achievements.
Honorary membership is open to anyone who informs us that they have made a bequest to
David Stott the school. All members are invited each year to a lunch at the school with the Headmaster on
Parents’ Day and also on Benefactors Day which will be on Wednesday 8 May 2013. A unique lapel pin is also being produced
and will be sent to all members in the New Year.
For further information about legacies please ring Leisa Lavender 01823 328238.
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we remember OAs and staff who have passed away recently. Please do let us know if our list is
not complete so we can remember deceased OAs in College prayers and publish their obituaries on the OA website.
1945 Sir John Keegan - Junior 1995-2006 David Holmes - Head of Physics
1954 W J Harding - Meynell 1945 Gerald Holloway - Meynell
1957 Anthony Garnett - Woodard
Please contact the OA Club Office, King’s College Taunton, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA.
Alternatively, email oa@kings-taunton.co.uk or phone 01823 328238
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