http://www.kings-school.co.ukLatest content from kings_school.en-gbhttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49121&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49121&tid=rssThu, 12 Jan 2012 12:34:54 GMT   Responses are invited to the Headmaster's comments on American Universities and should be sent to Corrinne Finch, PA to the Headmaster's Office: cf2@kings-school.co.uk. A selection of the comments will be published here. http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49688&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49688&tid=rssThu, 26 Apr 2012 16:30:51 GMT Today, I wanted to follow the recent editions which started 6bs and parents thinking about university course choices, by raising the most frequently asked question: Should I, or should I not, take a Gap Year between finishing school and starting university? My personal line is to support a Gap Year idea strongly if the student is really motivated to do something worthwhile. This stems from my own ‘Gap’ experience – a combination of understanding wider cultures through serving on a kibbutz in Northern Galilee, the Grand Cultural Tour of Europe by train, and working as a volunteer in a children’s home – something that gave me the maturity and well-rounded outlook to make even more out of the opportunities university life brought. University tutors do believe in this way of thinking, but it does depend on you and to an extent on the subject you will study. Always check the gap year policy...http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49120&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49120&tid=rssThu, 12 Jan 2012 12:19:50 GMT It is an age-old truism that an American phase of a career offers wonderful opportunities, as well as opening insular Brits’ eyes to a classically open society and global economy geared to an enterprise culture. This was certainly true of Sir Robert Horton, OKS and former Governor, whose career in the oil industry took off when he went to turn round the failing Standard Oil company in Cleveland. A generation ago it became increasingly popular (and worthwhile) for UK graduates to go to the US Colleges and universities to study at research level, or to gain practical qualifications similar to the now universally-available MBA. For pupils leaving the school today, there are increasing numbers interested in a first degree in the US and for good reason. Firstly, many US institutions are much keener on the all-round nature of a King’s education than the most selective UK universities who base their...http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=0&id=0:72942&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=0&id=0:72942&tid=rssWed, 25 Apr 2012 12:15:23 GMThttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29234&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29234&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 15:02:00 GMT Details of events and booking are usually to be found in the School Calendar section of the website.   King's Week 2012 :  On-line booking is available at The King's Box Office.   King's Society events : on-line booking is available (to King's Society members only) for King's Society events at King's Society Box Office.  For details of membership and the coupon code needed, please contact Mrs Heather Scott: hes@kings-school.co.uk .     OKS Association events : on-line booking is available for OKS Association events at The King's Box Office. Further details about OKS events can be found at www.oks.org.uk If you have a query about the on-line booking system please contact Clare Sherwood: boxoffice@kings-school.co.uk The Box Office, The King's School, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2ES; 01227 595778.  http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=1&news=0:49590&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=1&news=0:49590&tid=rssFri, 30 Mar 2012 15:34:03 GMTThe King's Week programme has been published. Booking opens on 16 May.http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29447&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29447&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:23 GMT Sunday 13 May Cricket v Tonbridge 1st XI T 193-2 [20 overs]; KSC 123-7. Lost.   Saturday 12 May Cricket v Reed’s, Cobham 1st XI KSC 138; R 139-3. Lost. 2nd XI KSC 185; R 189-3. Lost. Under 16A KSC 94; R 95-4. Lost. Under 15A KSC 110; R 111-2. Lost. Under 15 B R 153; KSC 120. Lost. Under 14A R 154 (Brown 5-19); KSC 155-3 (Heywood 75*). Won Under 14B R 182; KSC 180. Lost. Under 14C KSC 24; R 25-0. Lost. Girls Tennis v Felsted1st VI Won 8-1 2nd VI Won 6-3 3rd VI Lost 4-5 U15A Won 7-2 U15B Won 6-3 U14A Won 8-1 U14B Won 6-3 Boys Tennis v Tonbridge1st VI Won 5-4 2nd VI Lost 3-6 U16A Lost 3-6 U15A Won 9-4 U14A Lost 2-7 Rounders v Hurstpierpoint1st IX Won 21-18. Under 15A Lost 8½-9. Under 14A Won 21-8½. Sailing: KSSA team championshipsKing’s 1 3rd in gold league; King’s...http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29952&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29952&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:22 GMT Saturday 5 May Fencing: British Youth Championships Justine Lambert won a bronze medal in the Under 16 Girls epée. Boys Tennis v Haileybury1st VI Won 5-4 2nd VI Won 8-1 3rd VI Won 9-0 U16 VI Won 6-3 U15 VI Won 7-2 U14 VI Won 9-0 Rowing: Wallingford RegattaWomen’s Intermediate IV 5th Boys J16 VIII 3rd in heat; 6th in final Cricket, Athletics and Rounders fixtures all cancelled because of rain.Wednesday 2 MayCricket v Dover College 1st XI KSC 175-5 (Chilcott 53, Fabbro 51); DC 44 (Methven 5-14, inc. 4 in 4 balls). Won. Cricket v Wellesley HouseUnder 14 B KSC 128-8 (20 overs); W 131-2. Lost. Tuesday 1 MayCricket v St Lawrence College2nd XI SL 113; KSC 114-5 (Collister 54*). Won. Cricket v Marsh AcademyUnder 15 A KSC 106-8; MA 28. Won. Girls Tennis v Sevenoaks1st VI Lost 1-8 2nd VI Lost 0-9 3rd VI Lost 1-8 4th VI Lost 4-5 Girls...http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29257&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29257&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:30 GMT Talks are a central feature of a wide-ranging 'After Hours' programme. There is a regular series of Sixth Form talks. Recent speakers have included Ed Smith, Martin Bell and Sir Peter Wall. For details, see the calendar. The various school societies such as the Harvey Society (Science), Marlowe Society (English), Durnford Society (History), Pater Society (Classics) and Blaxland Society (Geography) organise frequent talks from outside speakers. These have included: Sebastian Barker on being a poet; Professors Paul Freemont and Dick Kitney on 'Engineering and Biology in the 21st Century'; Stanley Wells on 'Shakespeare's Sonnets'; Professor Stephen Harrison on 'Virgil: Aeneid'. 'After Hours' events also include: an inter-house debating competition, informal concerts and art workshops, not to mention year group discos. The King's Society also organises talks, most of which are open to pupils. Recent speakers have included Dr David Starkey, Tim Tatton-Brown, Peter Snow (shown here), Tom Hart Dyke and Richard Holmes. See: King's Society.