King’s Hall School
I am writing this after a weekend
that just seemed to get better and
better. Our Prize Day was a glorious
occasion, the Lions beat the Aussies,
and then Andy Murray despatched
the Wimbledon monkey from his
back with a rifled forehand topspin
winner! Meanwhile, the weatherman
says the sun might hang around for
a while yet…..what’s not to celebrate?
As our guest speakers at Prize Day, Justin Chippendale -
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Headmaster KHS
OAs Hugo and Ross Turner were an
excellent example to the children, when they explained, in
a very understated way, how they had set about achieving
something stupendous and doggedly made it happen. I think
they were very taken by the fact that the twins had been in
their seats only a decade ago.
At the same occasion we celebrated a huge amount of
achievement at the end of what really has been a most
successful year. At the top of the academic tree we have
had many Scholars, as well as the 100% pass rate at Common
Entrance, as Year 8 did themselves proud in what is our
core activity. Children in the younger years have much to
be pleased with, too, as reading through the reports and
analysing their progress indicates we are heading in a positive
direction for strong future performances.
If we look even further into the younger ages there is equal
reason to be optimistic. The Pre-Prep, under the sure guidance
of Mrs Luckhurst, have once again excelled themselves and it
is a privilege to watch emerging minds develop and mature.
‘The Selfish Ladybird’ was another triumph and brought to a
close a term including terrific trips, perfect projects, ‘dastardly’
deeds, cracking camps, super swimming and fabulous fun.
There have been many Scholarships won in disciplines other
than academics and, as well as these, it has been a pleasure to
B E PA RT O F T H E give Arts Colours for Music, Art, DT and Drama where Francis
Barnsley ended his distinguished career with a sparkling Year
EXPERIENCE 8 production of ‘The Monster who Ate 3B’. The Concert was
full of vibrancy and showcased some of the Year 8 talent as
well as the range of opportunity that exists under the baton
of Mr Dayus-Jones. The Art and DT displays were a clear
Friday 4th October demonstration of the incredible standards maintained in
these two subjects and we were treated to no less than three
10 am arrival plays this term.
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The sporting accomplishments this term have been wide
ranging; heading the bill we have had National Finalists in
Co-educational day & boarding: ages 2 –13 Athletics and incredible cricketing success with three of
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competitions and the Under
A Woodard School
13s being National Silver
Medallists in the JET National
Cricket Competition.
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