News Archive
The challenge of Medieval Latin
Category: NewsA group of King’s 6b Latin students had the opportunity to visit the Canterbury Cathedral Archives with Sheila Sweetinburgh (Associate Lecturer in Medieval & Early Modern Studies, University of Kent). The pupils really appreciated how difficult it is to read Medieval Latin but by the end of their visit, they were able to decipher names More »
Marlowe Young Musician of the Year 2017
Category: Events, News, The ArtsThe annual Marlowe Young Musician of the Year competition took place in Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre, adjudicated by Graham Harvey. For the last two years, King’s has enjoyed great success at the competition with Valerie Suen (6a, JR) claiming the title in 2016 with her performance of Artunian’s Trumpet Concerto and Juliet Wolff (OKS, WL) in 2015 More »
Scrumpy: King’s new support puppy
Category: NewsAs part of their charitable fundraising activities, the pupils of The King’s School, Canterbury sponsor a support dog. Last year we said goodbye to the wonderful Mack who King’s supported through his training to become a wonderful assistant to his partner, Mary. The new puppy we are sponsoring is called Scrumpy. With the School’s support, Canine More »
Can we build a global economy which works for all?
Category: NewsLast week, King’s was privileged to host Creon Butler, a member of HM’s Diplomatic Service and currently Director, G7/G20, National Security Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. The title of Mr Butler’s talk, ‘Can we build a global economy which works for all?’ was a topic which could not be more apt and relevant given current global challenges. He More »
A great start to rowing this term
Category: News, Sports20 King’s pupils represented the School in the Kent School Games Indoor Rowing Finals. All 20 students returned with at least two medals each illustrating the strength of the club through all age groups. The Shells girls, Taisiya Sosina (BR), Eleanor Nieman (KD), Maja Coben (JR) and Elise Batchelor (BR) kicked the winning off with triumphs in More »
Hamlet: A Palpable Hit
Category: Events, NewsA partnerships event from the English Department Anthony Lyons, Head of Creative Writing, wowed a packed Maugham Library last week with a rollercoaster ride through Shakespeare’s best-known play. Around 30 pupils and staff from other Canterbury schools joined King’s pupils to learn about the Prince of Denmark and the historical context in the rapidly changing More »
