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 [...]

Year 5 presented a showcase of artefacts that they had created as part of their Challenge Prep, this term. Throughout the Michaelmas Term, pupils completed a series of tasks, linked to History, Geography, PSHEE and RS, culminating in the final challenge, which was to create an Eco-artefact inspired by their chosen religion, made from [...]

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 [...]

School Hall echoed with screams on Saturday as a gruesome murder took place. Staff and parents, many in costume, were transported straight into the foggy, gaslit streets of Victorian England for an evening of suspense and intrigue. Guests, who enjoyed a delicious meal, were tasked with unravelling a sinister plot by watching a live [...]

Our Remove pupils got a fantastic taste of boarding life this week! They joined the current boarders for an evening of activities and dinner followed by a sleepover in School House. It was a brilliant chance for the pupils to see first hand the amazing facilities, enjoy the communal atmosphere, and experience the supportive [...]

We are very proud of Albert B (8B), who competed in the Medway Rotary Club 2025 Young Musician Competition final. Despite being the youngest competitor by some margin, he held his own, playing and singing beautifully. In fact, Albert is the youngest competitor from King's to have been part of the final of this competition [...]

Our annual Lower Sixth Business Challenge took place this week.  Pupils were put into small groups and each group was assigned a business mentor with their challenge. The challenges varied from making decisions on expansion plans for a recruitment business, to designing an APP to support mental and physical health. By the end of [...]

It was lovely to see our Year 4 girls enjoying a kickaround on the Paddock this week. We saw some fantastic footwork. With such enthusiasm for the game, who knows—maybe one day we will be cheering them on as the next generation of Lionesses! Keep practicing girls! [...]

The 98th running of the Senior School House Cross Country took place on Saturday at the challenging Nashenden Downs course, with 86 pupils taking part. Even the Principal entered and finished a respectable 6th! With rolling hills, exposed fields, and sticky late-November conditions underfoot, the event provided a true test of endurance, grit, and [...]

Pre-Prep pupils enjoyed a music lesson this week learning about musical notes and sounds. The lesson finished on a high note when the children got a chance to try out their new skills on the xylophone.

The boys and several staff members have been putting in some serious lip service growing magnificent moustaches for Movember! From the patchy to the powerful their dedication to this worthwhile cause has been truly King’spirational.

Our pupils displayed incredible grit and determination at the Cobham Hall Cross Country competition, where four teams competed across the U11 and U13 boys and girls categories. The competition saw our pupils tackling a particularly tough course, which truly tested their resilience. Despite the challenging conditions, all the pupils ran extremely well, embodying the [...]

Christmas preparations are now in full swing for our Boarders, and this week’s activity was all about creativity and festive fun. Everyone got stuck into making their own Christmas Gonks hats.

We enjoyed a fantastic trip to Rochester Castle, exploring its rich local history with the help of fascinating audio guides. Pupils were able to immerse themselves in stories of the castle’s past while climbing the ancient staircases to the top. The highlight was reaching the highest viewpoint and taking in the incredible panoramic sights of [...]

Dr. Clay-Bertolo, a research scientist from the University of Kent, paid a fascinating visit to the Junior School. She taught our Year Four pupils all about density. The hands-on session ended with the pupils creating their very own amazing Lava Lamps! Years 5 and 6 can have a go at the STEM Saturday club.   [...]

All the girls who took part in the House Swimming Gala had a fantastic time representing their House, culminating in some impressive results and a memorable display of effort and sportsmanship. It was rewarding to see the progress of all competitors, from our 'lifers' who started swimming in Year 1 to the newcomers assessed just [...]

It was a truly magical evening at the Junior Music Showcase, where twenty-six young musicians, spanning Year One through to Year Eight, filled the room with talent, confidence and enthusiasm. The sheer breadth of the musical programme was a highlight of the night. From the wide range of pieces performed on instruments including the [...]

Lower Sixth pupils enjoyed extracting DNA from Kiwi Fruit in biology this week. The practical session offered a valuable opportunity to engage directly with molecular biology. Using simple laboratory techniques, the pupils were able to break down the fruit's cell walls to access and isolate its genetic material. The white substance visible at the [...]

The annual Children in Need fancy dress day saw the Sixth Former Centre full of weird and wonderful characters with both staff and pupils participating. Dominating the scene was a magnificent giant pterodactyl with the pupil valiantly battling to manoeuvre through school corridors and the cobbles of Rochester. A spirited contingent of cowboys and [...]

The King's School Rochester rowing team had a strong start to the long-distance racing season at the Kingston Small Boats Head on the Thames this weekend, competing among 491 entries over two divisions. This was the squad's first major long-distance event of the year, covering a challenging 5500m course. The crews showed great composure [...]

King's hosted its first "Swap, Don’t Shop" event. Pupils and parents took part in the simple, fun, and eco-friendly way to refresh their wardrobes without feeding the fast-fashion cycle. We may have seen the start of KSR Vinted! The message is hopefully even clearer: Fast fashion is one of the world’s biggest polluters. The industry [...]

Mauricio, an international chess player with a current Elo rating of 2200, played an impressive simultaneous exhibition against 12 pupils on Wednesday lunchtime. It was a thrilling lunchtime for the chess club, with spectators filling the room and crowding around the windows of D6 to watch the matches unfold. Congratulations to our top three [...]

Dr Emilia Bertolo delivered a captivating lecture to the  Zetountes - Barton Society on cutting-edge approaches to cancer treatment using nanoparticles. She explained the laboratory methods underpinning this research and highlighted the vital collaboration between universities and scientists driving progress in the field. The event drew an excellent audience of academic scholars and aspiring [...]

On Sunday, our CCF proudly joined the local community on Rochester High Street for the annual Remembrance Parade, standing together to honour those who gave so much. The parade concluded with a moving service in Rochester Cathedral, shared in quiet reflection and respect. On Monday, the Junior School gathered for a touching service, their [...]