Our boarders visited Battersea Power Station — a decommissioned coal-fired power station located on the south bank of the River Thames. From its industrial past to its vibrant present as a shopping and entertainment venue, they marveled at the mix of old and new. Since there was much to do, they also stopped at a Starbucks to recharge with some caffeine.
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In a fitting tribute to Christopher Nickless, OR, former Headmaster of the Preparatory School, the results of the 2025 Nickless Prize have been announced. This competition was originally initiated by Mr Nickless in 1969. Classmates Zain B and Roman G (8L) scored “full houses” in the Second Round of the paper. This strong showing ensured [...]
The passing of Christopher J. Nickless on 1st December, after a long illness bravely fought, marked the end of an era. Chris represented the best of King’s, not unsurprisingly, for he dedicated his life to the school, man and boy, with only a brief sojourn in Birmingham to study Theology and West Bromwich Albion. A [...]
