In Prep. School we joined schools across the country to remember D-Day. Flt Lt Caithness read the Poem for Schools, D-Day Heroes at 11am on 6th June 2024. The poem, written by Roy Palmer, Herald and Chelsea Pensioner, The Royal Hospital, Chelsea paid a unique ‘tribute’ to the many thousands of children killed by [...]

Over Half Term 42 Bronze and five Silver participants took part in the Bronze Assessment and Silver Practice in the area of west Kent.  The three days consisted of making sure the teams were ready on day one and the assessment for the last two days which included navigation, kit packing, camp craft and [...]

The MCC batted first on an easy-paced Paddock wicket and despite some disciplined new ball bowling from Dandeniya and Ford, they made it to lunch unscathed. Post lunch, the MCC batters, Denny and Clifton, began to put the pressure on. The King's change bowlers and the breakthrough finally came when Clifton was caught, brilliantly, by [...]

Year 2 enjoyed their trip to the Alps as part of the King’s Outdoor Learning Programme led by Major Short. They had fun exploring the woodlands and building a campfire to roast marshmallows and make delicious S’mores. 

Year 4 are studying the Romans this term and the pupils have been very busy. Some have made villas, mosaics, ballistas or shields, helmets and swords. Some pupils have made banquets at home and sent in pictures - one pupil even brought in Roman wine and dates for everyone. Lots of interesting research has been [...]

Last weekend the boarders took a "Mental Health Break" and went to This Little Art of Mine in Thurnham for some Art therapy and mindfulness.  The pupils got to choose and paint an item of pottery and are looking forward to receiving their finished masterpieces after half term.

Last week saw Y3 participate in the annual 'Play in a Week.' Ms Hebden wrote a fabulous adaptation of Beatrix Potter's 'Tales of Peter Rabbit' and Y3 were tasked with learning lines, incorporating acting and performing the play, three times, to children in the Pre-Prep and parents alike, in the Vines Drama Studio - all [...]

Parents, pupils and staff at this morning's Pre-Prep Assembly enjoyed a spirited performance of Old MacDonald by string players drawn from the whole school. The Y2 and 3 String Group pupils have been practising for many weeks learning their bowing patterns for different animal sounds ("Oink Oink", "Moo", "Gobble-gobble" and "Cockadoodledoo"), whilst the Prep String [...]

Pupils in Years 2 and 3 had the opportunity to play in a musical showcase on Monday to an audience of friends, family and staff. Pianists Grace B (3G) and Tilly B (2K) played beautiful Marches: one Halloween-themed, and the other from the planet Mars complete with alien sound effects. Joshua F (3G) then played [...]

This week Mr Charles was delighted to announce the appointments to the Senior Team in U6th next year. Mr Charles is very much looking forward to working with the new team in the next academic year. Congratulations to: Heads of School Ella J Molly E Deputy Heads of School Lennox C Gilbert H [...]

In modern popular culture Pentecost isn't nearly as well known as Christmas or Easter, but for Christians it's profoundly significant. It marks the coming of the Holy Spirit on the disciples and their transformation from frightened and confused people to those who would face martyrdom for what they believed. It is celebrated 50 [...]

We were treated to three special services at Rochester Cathedral over the weekend, all celebrating musical history. On Saturday, former Cathedral Organists Barry Ferguson (1977-1994) and Roger Sayer (1994-2008) and former Organ Scholar David Price (1991) conducted and played the organ for the Old Choristers, including founder members of the King's Singers (Chris Gabbitas OR), [...]

So proud of Saif S, an Upper Sixth boarder, who has returned from the International Gymnastics Federation's open men's competition in London with an incredible six medals in this prestigious one-day event. Demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication across all six gymnastic apparatus, Saif earned three silver medals in the floor, vault, and pommel horse. [...]

Well done to the U13 and U12 Maths teams who competed in the annual Sutton Valence Competition on Thursday. The contest consists of 20 problem solving type questions to be completed within 30 minutes. Competing against independent schools from across Kent, both teams showed great team spirit and determination to answer as many questions [...]

Bubbles and music in the yard to have time to reflect, breath and have a mindful moment.

YR had a fantastic trip to Kent Life this week. We were so excited to engage in two workshops whilst there, Grain to Bread and Meet the Animals. The children followed instructions very carefully to turn their ingredients into individual loaves of bread before heading to the farmyard to meet and touch a ferret, Pygmy [...]

Mr Medhurst writes: Thank you for sharing your wonderful production of “DNA” on Friday evening.   Although I was familiar with Dennis Kelly’s play, this interpretation was particularly compelling.  The studio staging was intimate, the claustrophobia conveying the suffocating moral dilemma shared by the group, and yet the actors avoided any sense of self-consciousness. Despite [...]

Those who joined in Senior School may not know where, or even what, the Wellbeing Centre is––but my friends and I believe they should. Our visit on Wednesday showed us just how much it had to offer. The beads were popular and it's safe to say we all left with a bracelet. There was [...]

The money raised by Pre-Prep will go to AMAT who assist homeless adults in the local area by providing safe accommodation and helping people to rebuild their lives. The Prep and Senior School donations will be split between two school projects that are supported by UK Charity Worldwide Silver Lining, which is chaired by [...]

Singers from each school performed their separate pieces alongside group performances from the massed choir. King's Prep Choir and Choristers shared a number for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber and other schools offered songs by Mike Batt and Glyn Lehmann. Highlights of the evening included a medley of local [...]

Congratulations to Saha K (Lower Fifth) on his impressive performance at the Tennis Europe Tournament in Estonia. Saha won his third match making it to the last 16 in the Singles, where he faced the Number 2 seed in a highly competitive match. Additionally, he reached the quarter finals of the Doubles competition. Well done, Saha!   [...]

Our rowing team competed at Eton Dorney Lake, the 2012 Olympic venue, in the Ball Cup South Regatta. The event was a great success, with our rowers participating in seven races throughout the day. The first race of the day was the J15 coxed quad and despite the stroke having to row with one [...]

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 was ‘Movement’. Looking after mental health is just as important as physical health and the community was keen to celebrate both by encouraging the whole school to join in in our “Just Dance” event on the Paddock. The Lower Sixth pupils took the opportunity for peer [...]

40 Pupils from Remove's participated in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Practice Expedition, practicing all the skills they have learnt from navigation, cooking, campcraft and team work. All the pupils had a fantastic time with lots of skills polished and lessons learnt ready for the Assessment Expedition in May. Well done to all [...]