News Archive
The Catching Lives ‘Sleep Out’
Category: NewsCurrent 6a pupils, Lara Whitmore (BR) and Jennifer Mbu (BR) decided to spend their post exam time productively by raising money for the charity Catching Lives, who provide the homeless with shelter and support in Canterbury and East Kent. Last week, Jenny and Lara began their ‘sleep out,’ which involved staying outside for 48 hours. And the weather forecast did not More »
GEOSET Film Competition
Category: NewsCurrent Shell pupils, Serena Adutt (MT) and Sofia Harden (MT) prepared a science film which was submitted for the GEOSET competition recently. It placed in the top 5 nationally, just missing out on a prize. Congratulations to both girls! A letter has also been sent to Head of Partnerships, Christina Astin, inviting King’s to the University of Sheffield as More »
Law Courts Open Day
Category: NewsA group of King’s pupils had the opportunity to attend an open day at Canterbury Combined Law Courts in June. The programme for the morning was incredibly interesting and worthwhile for the students. The open day allowed pupils to experience mock trials, mock sentencing and what it’s like being a juror. They were also able More »
OKS Jazz at the 606 Club
Category: Events, NewsIn June, the OKS took over The 606 Jazz Club in London. Performing in three sets, the evening began with the voices of Eliza Cocksworth (CY 2010-2015) and Charlie Sinclair (CY 2010-2015), led by Robbie Ellison on drums and accompanied by Will Bersey (Director of Music) on the double bass. The fabulously talented Ivo Neame (SH More »
Methods & Madness 2016
Category: NewsOn Tuesday 21st June the Politics Department ran its fifth edition of its now legendary Methods and Madness: An Introduction to Modern Conflict Study Day for 6b students starting their A2 Global Politics course. This year we travelled up to the UK Defence Academy in Shrivenham to link up with the illustrious and redoubtable Lt. More »
Emily wins National Poetry Competition
Category: NewsRemove pupil, Emily Williamson (MT), has been selected as the 12-16 category winner in the The Divine Chocolate and Christian Aid Poetry competition. The theme was A Love That Grows. Emily’s poem was chosen by a panel of judges including bestselling children’s author, Caroline Lawrence. They ‘loved Emily’s poem and the vivid imagery she used.’ Emily has just received More »