This year’s Summer Concert was a spectacular celebration of musical talent, marking both an end-of-year tradition and a heartfelt farewell to our Upper Sixth musicians. The evening began in grand style with the Senior Orchestra, which included two pupils from Year 8, performing Franz von Suppé’s Light Cavalry Overture, setting the tone for a [...]

The Choristers were fortunate to visit the magnificent Chevening House, the official residence of the Foreign Secretary, near Sevenoaks. They sang to members of the Gundulf Society from Rochester Cathedral who are great supporters of our music. The stunning setting and warm welcome made for a truly memorable evening.

On Tuesday, all pupils and staff made their way to Rochester Cathedral to take part in the Charles family final Whole School Service. This service was dedicated to commemorating their journey over the last six years by remembering their impact on the School, through singing the family’s favourite traditional hymns, doing a fun, modern [...]

Once again, our annual trip to Picardie France with the Year 6 took place from the 16th - 20th of June. The weather was fantastic, France was beautiful and year 6 were all superb, throwing themselves gamely into all the challenges of a week away from home, including the three pupils who celebrated their [...]

Last week, Year 8 pupils traded screens for scenery as they embraced a week of outdoor adventure, personal growth and team spirit in the stunning surroundings of the Peak District. Throughout the week, pupils were immersed in the natural world, pushing their boundaries and discovering strengths they didn’t know they had. Many faced fears [...]

Last night’s Scholars’ Concert, held in School Hall on one of the hottest evenings of the year, was a celebration of remarkable talent and dedication. Featuring both Prep and Senior School music scholars, the evening offered a rich and varied programme that showcased the depth of musical ability across the School.  Despite the heat, [...]

On Wednesday 18th June, the King’s School Rochester community was treated to an unforgettable evening of wit, warmth and wisdom, as television presenter, broadcaster, comedian, singer and actor (so many hats!) Alexander Armstrong joined Lord Chadlington for an engaging ‘Pointless Evening’ of conversation. In a ‘Parkinson-style’ interview, Lord Chadlington, long-standing friend and benefactor of the [...]

King's Senior Choir and Choristers ventured into central London on Monday 16 June to sing evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral. To give some idea of how prestigious an activity this was, visiting choirs from around the world have to reserve their opportunity over a year in advance to do the same. It was a [...]

We’re excited to unveil our new King’s mobile catering unit! Just in time for Sports Days, where we will be serving refreshments for parents up at the Alps. We look forward to seeing you there!

Year 4 visited Down House this week. Down House was the home of Charles Darwin; it is where he formulated his ideas on evolution over many years before writing his major work, On the Origin of Species. The pupils looked around an exhibition on his life and work, visited the gardens where he carried out [...]

Today, Year 1 enjoyed a brilliant Outdoor Learning session, with free time to explore the Alps, get creative in the mud kitchen, hunt for mini beasts, complete a scavenger hunt, and much more! The children loved learning through play, connecting with nature, and discovering the world around them in their own way. [...]

During the Midsummer Term, Year 6 pupils in Religious Studies have been learning about Jesus and His Resurrection according to Christianity. To deepen their understanding of this important subject, and with guidance from their teacher Mrs Elugbadebo-Solomons, the following pupils – Deborah L, Tomi S, Milan D, Malachi S, Dougie S, Jake C, Leo [...]

On Saturday, KSR Rowing competed in the Barnes & Mortlake Regatta, delivering a superb performance that reflected the dedication and hard work of our athletes. Our crews demonstrated a fantastic display of rowing skill, teamwork and determination across all events. KSR was represented in four events: two J15 doubles, one J18 coxless quad and [...]

Now that the secret’s out, we can now share what Nursery pupils were busy preparing for Father’s Day last week! From handmade clay pots and thoughtful cards to delicious baked treats, the children put lots of love into each surprise. We hope all the dads enjoyed their gifts made with love. [...]

The King’s Athletics team enjoyed a fantastic day in the sunshine at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford on Friday 13th June. Athletics is an individual sport, and every one of our pupils should feel extremely proud of their achievements. We witnessed a plethora of P.B’s throughout the day. The purpose of this regional [...]

This week, Lower Sixth chemistry pupils swapped their usual lessons for a hands-on day in the lab, stepping into the shoes of pharmaceutical chemists. Their challenge: to synthesise aspirin, one of the world’s most widely used painkillers, as part of their practical endorsement. Working with focus and precision, pupils carried out a sequence of [...]

On Sunday cadets and staff from the School took to their boards on the River Medway, launching in Yalding and travelling upriver to Oak Weir lock and back. It was a great day with fantastic pupils, weather and water conditions.

Cadets Alexander M and Jamie S from the RAF Section visited RAF Kenley's Volunteer Gliding Squadron on Sunday and took flight in the winch-powered Viking glider with great weather and views for miles around.

On Friday’s CCF Field Day, cadets from all sections took part in their Single Service planned day with RN Cadets enjoying land sailing, compartment clearance and piracy briefings, the Army taking part in field craft assessment towards their syllabus completions and the RAF Section attending the RAF Museum in Hendon to bring together the [...]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s Business Forum. Guests heard from David Faries, Commercial Business Director, who shared insights into the School’s commercial strategy. The evening also provided a fantastic opportunity for networking, discussion, and the exchange of ideas—set against the backdrop of a beautiful summer evening in Satis Gardens. [...]

Pupils in Year 7 and 8 made the now annual pilgrimage to Ypres in Belgium, touring the Salient’s battlefields to understand the horrors of trench warfare in support of their classroom studies of the First World War. Starting at Talbot House in Poperinghe, which served as an Everman Club for soldiers of all ranks, [...]

Pupils in Year 7 undertook the second of the year’s Enquiry Days focussing on issues of global health. The timetable was collapsed and lessons were structured around the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Working in teams, pupils examined health inequalities, considering both diseases of affluence and diseases of poverty, as well as addressing the barriers [...]

Music Scholar Charlie B (L5C) was invited to perform Max Bruch's Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor this week as rehearsal soloist with Hayes Symphony Orchestra. The HSO is a community orchestra in South London directed by Mr Dan James, cello teacher and ensemble leader at King's. It was a joyful collaboration that inspired [...]

Nursery finally said goodbye to our beautiful butterflies today. They were looked after in the holidays by Ruby and her sister Violet where they came out of their cocoons and turned into butterflies. We have loved having them as visitors to our class, we set them free in St Margaret’s Gardens. [...]