Welcome to all new families, and welcome back to everyone else!
I trust that you have all enjoyed a wonderful summer break, and are well rested and looking forward to the new term and the new academic year.
A special welcome to a number of new members of staff. Mrs Swain joins the Primary staff as Senior Teacher and will assist the Head of Primary, Mr Casley, with the management and administration of the Primary School. Mr Golding joins the Secondary School to teach Music and Mrs Glunk Peeters takes over the teaching of German in the Secondary School. Mrs Disu is our new Primary Teaching Assistant and Mrs Ball is our new Receptionist. I trust that they will all enjoy working at King's and encourage parents to introduce yourselves to them when the opportunity arises.
Two important events will take place very soon , so please be reminded of the New Parents Evening for pupils new to the Secondary School, taking place on Friday evening at 7pm in the Hall. Tea and coffee will be served and there will be an opportunity to meet staff and receive important information.
We are holding a celebration of the 30th anniversery of the school on Saturday 15th September -details available on the website. Please note that we have to pass on numbers to the caterers this Saturday , so please make your bookings with Karen at the school before Friday afternoon. The event is not for pupils, but babies and toddlers of past pupils are welcome.
I am sure that most of you have been inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics. This Monday, a group of pupils and teachers had the opportunity to attend the morning session of athletics in the stadium and then visit a number of other venues in the Olympic park and a great time was had by all. What a fantastic job the organisers, volunteers and athletes have done. We thank them and salute them!
Please tell friends and family who may be interested, about OPEN DAY which will take place on Saturday morning 6th October, and please remember that all pupils need to attend as this is registered as a school day. Friday 5th October is a day off in lieu of Open Day.
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Monday, 21 May 2012
In Memory
Mrs. Jennifer Smith, a valued member of staff and a well-loved friend of many, passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning. She will be greatly missed by all at The King's School and our prayers are with her family at this time.
We take comfort in the knowledge that she is now in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We take comfort in the knowledge that she is now in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Monday, 14 May 2012
Farewell and God Bless Year 11s
Last Friday was an emotional day at The King's School as the Year 11 class of 2012 attended their final assembly, before going on study leave as they write GCSE examinations. As usual it was a bitter-sweet day as we enjoyed the excitement of their reaching this milestone, while feeling the sadness of their leaving. One of the pupils had been with us from preschool right through to Year 11 and others had been with us for most of their school careers.
After assembly the Year 11 pupils enjoyed lunch at the traditional garden party, organised by Mrs Monson, before going home to prepare for the Leaver's Dinner in the evening.
Looking very grown up, and quite splendid in their suits and evening dresses, the pupils joined staff and trustees in the school hall for a dinner hosted by the Year 10 class and their form tutor, Mr Cornell. Entertainment was provided by King's Jazz and by a Year 10 band. Catering was overseen by Granny Goode and Mrs Hughes, with assistance from parents, and the evening was enjoyed by all.
Thank you and well done to all involved in the organisation of the celebrations, and Farewell and Blessings to the Year 11 pupils. We pray for a successful time of preparation and examinations in the weeks ahead.
After assembly the Year 11 pupils enjoyed lunch at the traditional garden party, organised by Mrs Monson, before going home to prepare for the Leaver's Dinner in the evening.
Looking very grown up, and quite splendid in their suits and evening dresses, the pupils joined staff and trustees in the school hall for a dinner hosted by the Year 10 class and their form tutor, Mr Cornell. Entertainment was provided by King's Jazz and by a Year 10 band. Catering was overseen by Granny Goode and Mrs Hughes, with assistance from parents, and the evening was enjoyed by all.
Thank you and well done to all involved in the organisation of the celebrations, and Farewell and Blessings to the Year 11 pupils. We pray for a successful time of preparation and examinations in the weeks ahead.
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Time continues to fly by, and we are into the final term of the year! Very soon we will say our fond farewells to our Year 11 pupils, as they leave to prepare for their GCSE examinations. A Garden Party and a Leaver's Dinner are planned for 11th May, which will be their last day of classes.
This is also a term which holds a number of exciting events and activities. This Friday we will be enjoying our annual International Food evening as parents and staff bring and share food from the different nationalities and cultures represented in the school. Also on Friday, will be the arrival of a group of pupils and two teachers from Paris on the return leg of our French Exchange programme. I trust that they will enjoy their stay with us as much as our pupils enjoyed their recent visit to France.
On Tuesday evening 1st May, parents are invited to join us for Praise and Prayer at 7.30pm.
The Bank Holiday weekend ending on Monday 7th May is followed by an INSET day for staff on the Tuesday so pupils will enjoy a four day long weekend!
For Thursday 31st May we are planning a "Street Party" at the School to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the reign of Her Majesty the Queen. We will be closing off the driveway, and having tables and bunting set up as we enjoy a celebration meal together - please pray for sunny weather! Details will follow.
On the evening of the same day we will have our Summer Concert, as the final event in the Summer Arts Festival. This is always a popular and enjoyable event.
These activities, along with the normal academic and extra-mural programme, should ensure an exciting and productive half-term.
This is also a term which holds a number of exciting events and activities. This Friday we will be enjoying our annual International Food evening as parents and staff bring and share food from the different nationalities and cultures represented in the school. Also on Friday, will be the arrival of a group of pupils and two teachers from Paris on the return leg of our French Exchange programme. I trust that they will enjoy their stay with us as much as our pupils enjoyed their recent visit to France.
On Tuesday evening 1st May, parents are invited to join us for Praise and Prayer at 7.30pm.
The Bank Holiday weekend ending on Monday 7th May is followed by an INSET day for staff on the Tuesday so pupils will enjoy a four day long weekend!
For Thursday 31st May we are planning a "Street Party" at the School to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the reign of Her Majesty the Queen. We will be closing off the driveway, and having tables and bunting set up as we enjoy a celebration meal together - please pray for sunny weather! Details will follow.
On the evening of the same day we will have our Summer Concert, as the final event in the Summer Arts Festival. This is always a popular and enjoyable event.
These activities, along with the normal academic and extra-mural programme, should ensure an exciting and productive half-term.
Friday, 6 January 2012
Happy New Year!
A Happy New Year and a warm welcome back to school to you all! I pray that 2012 will be a good and productive year for all in the school community.
I need to offer my thanks to all who were involved in the many enjoyable functions and events which took place at the end of last term. The Nativity Play and Primary Concert was a joy to attend, we have had very positive feedback concerning our Senior Citizen's Party and the Secondary Carol Service was a blessing to all who attended. A special thank you needs to be extended to the Parent Teacher Committee under the leadership of Richard and Linda Skelley for all of their hard work (including the Christmas Bazaar), and we are very grateful to Granny Joy Goode for cooking hundreds of Christmas meals for the pupils and teachers. A thank you, also, to the team of staff and pupils who went to our neighbouring Spire Hospital to sing carols to the staff and patients.
As we are now in the time of year during which we sometimes experience poor travelling conditions due to snow and ice, I need to remind you to check the Snow Report on the school website on mornings when snow has fallen or is forecast. We will use this facility to let you know if weather conditions force us to stay closed on a particular day. We have also introduced a group texting facility which we will use if conditions change during the school day, and we believe that you need to collect your child early to avoid treacherous road conditions. Parents, please make sure that we have your mobile numbers so that you can be included in this communication service.
I look forward to us all enjoying a succesful term at The King's School!
I need to offer my thanks to all who were involved in the many enjoyable functions and events which took place at the end of last term. The Nativity Play and Primary Concert was a joy to attend, we have had very positive feedback concerning our Senior Citizen's Party and the Secondary Carol Service was a blessing to all who attended. A special thank you needs to be extended to the Parent Teacher Committee under the leadership of Richard and Linda Skelley for all of their hard work (including the Christmas Bazaar), and we are very grateful to Granny Joy Goode for cooking hundreds of Christmas meals for the pupils and teachers. A thank you, also, to the team of staff and pupils who went to our neighbouring Spire Hospital to sing carols to the staff and patients.
As we are now in the time of year during which we sometimes experience poor travelling conditions due to snow and ice, I need to remind you to check the Snow Report on the school website on mornings when snow has fallen or is forecast. We will use this facility to let you know if weather conditions force us to stay closed on a particular day. We have also introduced a group texting facility which we will use if conditions change during the school day, and we believe that you need to collect your child early to avoid treacherous road conditions. Parents, please make sure that we have your mobile numbers so that you can be included in this communication service.
I look forward to us all enjoying a succesful term at The King's School!
Monday, 31 October 2011
The Festive Half Term is upon us!
Welcome back for the final half term of 2011. This is a term rich in events and fun.
This Saturday evening we are having our annual Fireworks display, an event which has become a favourite with many of our families. Admission is by ticket only, as we have to limit numbers for safety and insurance reasons, so please make sure that you book through the school office and place your orders for meals. As the Christmas season approaches, we look forward to the primary Nativity and also the secondary Carol Service. The pupils will also be carol singing at a local hospital and entertaining our senior citizens at an event at the school and the PTC will be organising the Christmas Bazaar for the pupils to enjoy.
We look forward to a visit from our friends from Bremen for the return leg of our annual German language exchange. They will be arriving on the 10th of November.
This is an important term academically, and I urge all of our pupils to work hard from the very beginning of the session and to sustain this right up to the Christmas Break!
This session also holds the possibility of snow interruptions! While I hope that the prophets of early snowfalls are proved wrong, please note that, in the event of snowfalls, I will communicate the status of the school on the snow warning blog on this website. I realize that closing the school is of great inconvenience to parents and will not take the decision lightly. I take note of weather forcasts and advice from police and traffic authorities, and try to post my decision as early as possible (usually by 7.00am ). Please remember that our pupils and teachers travel from a large geographical catchment area and that I have to take this into account when making my decision. I need to look at the forcast for the whole school day and try to ensure that pupils do not manage to make their way to school, only to be trapped here by unpassable road conditions at home time!
I trust that you will enjoy the Half Term with us!
PS - Parents, why not join us for Praise and Prayer at the school tomorrow evening? ( Tuesday 1st November at 7.30pm)
This Saturday evening we are having our annual Fireworks display, an event which has become a favourite with many of our families. Admission is by ticket only, as we have to limit numbers for safety and insurance reasons, so please make sure that you book through the school office and place your orders for meals. As the Christmas season approaches, we look forward to the primary Nativity and also the secondary Carol Service. The pupils will also be carol singing at a local hospital and entertaining our senior citizens at an event at the school and the PTC will be organising the Christmas Bazaar for the pupils to enjoy.
We look forward to a visit from our friends from Bremen for the return leg of our annual German language exchange. They will be arriving on the 10th of November.
This is an important term academically, and I urge all of our pupils to work hard from the very beginning of the session and to sustain this right up to the Christmas Break!
This session also holds the possibility of snow interruptions! While I hope that the prophets of early snowfalls are proved wrong, please note that, in the event of snowfalls, I will communicate the status of the school on the snow warning blog on this website. I realize that closing the school is of great inconvenience to parents and will not take the decision lightly. I take note of weather forcasts and advice from police and traffic authorities, and try to post my decision as early as possible (usually by 7.00am ). Please remember that our pupils and teachers travel from a large geographical catchment area and that I have to take this into account when making my decision. I need to look at the forcast for the whole school day and try to ensure that pupils do not manage to make their way to school, only to be trapped here by unpassable road conditions at home time!
I trust that you will enjoy the Half Term with us!
PS - Parents, why not join us for Praise and Prayer at the school tomorrow evening? ( Tuesday 1st November at 7.30pm)
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
We're Back!
Good Morning all!
It's Wednesday morning and we are into day three of the new term and the new year. I would like to welcome parents, pupils and teachers back to the school after the summer break, and offer a special welcome to parents, pupils and teachers who are joining the school for the first time this year. we look forward to a productive and enjoyable year.
There is an Induction Morning for parents and pupils new to the Secondary School on Saturday Morning 10th September at 10.30am. We will be sharing information to help pupils to settle into their new environment and also having a time for a Q & A session. Brunch will be served by the Parent Teacher Committee. All year 7 parents and pupils are invited, as well as parents and pupils who are new in other secondary school classes. This is also a great opportunity for parents new to the school to meet one another and the staff. Please contact the school office to let us know if you are able to be there.
The Primary School will have their Induction Evening on Wednesday 14th September from 7 to 8.30 pm. All primary parents will have an opportunity to meet their children's teachers and there will be an info session for parents new to the school. Refreshments will be served by the PTC. Once again, if you are new to the school, this is a great opportunity to meet parents and teachers.
We are proud of the GCSE results which were announced during the summer break.
93% of our candidates achieved a minimum of 5 A* to C grades including English and Maths
(this is the figure that will be published in League Tables.)
100% of our candidates achieved a minimum of 5 A* to C grades (any subject)
30% of grades were passed at A or A*
95% 0f grades were C or above and just 7 D grades out of 148 grade entries.
No grades lower than a D.
These are outstanding results for a non-selective school.
Well done to all of our pupils, and to all of the teachers who have worked with them throughout their time with us!
It's Wednesday morning and we are into day three of the new term and the new year. I would like to welcome parents, pupils and teachers back to the school after the summer break, and offer a special welcome to parents, pupils and teachers who are joining the school for the first time this year. we look forward to a productive and enjoyable year.
There is an Induction Morning for parents and pupils new to the Secondary School on Saturday Morning 10th September at 10.30am. We will be sharing information to help pupils to settle into their new environment and also having a time for a Q & A session. Brunch will be served by the Parent Teacher Committee. All year 7 parents and pupils are invited, as well as parents and pupils who are new in other secondary school classes. This is also a great opportunity for parents new to the school to meet one another and the staff. Please contact the school office to let us know if you are able to be there.
The Primary School will have their Induction Evening on Wednesday 14th September from 7 to 8.30 pm. All primary parents will have an opportunity to meet their children's teachers and there will be an info session for parents new to the school. Refreshments will be served by the PTC. Once again, if you are new to the school, this is a great opportunity to meet parents and teachers.
We are proud of the GCSE results which were announced during the summer break.
93% of our candidates achieved a minimum of 5 A* to C grades including English and Maths
(this is the figure that will be published in League Tables.)
100% of our candidates achieved a minimum of 5 A* to C grades (any subject)
30% of grades were passed at A or A*
95% 0f grades were C or above and just 7 D grades out of 148 grade entries.
No grades lower than a D.
These are outstanding results for a non-selective school.
Well done to all of our pupils, and to all of the teachers who have worked with them throughout their time with us!
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