News Archive
An expert on Machiavelli
Category: NewsCurrent pupil, George Palmer (6b, GL), recently entered the Peterhouse’s Vellacott History Essay Prize for which he was highly commended. This represents a distinct achievement with Peterhouse. George wrote about Machiavelli and his essay was entitled ‘Why was Machiavelli’s The Prince so controversial?’ More »
The beekeeping buzz is back
Category: NewsThe King’s School Beekeeping Activity – Spring Update The new beekeeping activity, founded last spring with just two colonies of bees, has been building up nicely. King’s have ten super-keen pupils involved, who come up on a Thursday afternoon to help manage the (currently) five hives. At this time of year the colonies that made it More »
The King’s Society visit to St Manvieu Cemetery
Category: NewsMembers of The King’s Society spent a few days visiting the Normandy beaches where the D-Day landings in June 1944 took place. They were accompanied by battlefields guide, Dr Andrew Thomson. Staying in Bayeux, the group had the opportunity to visit the Gold, Juno and Omaha beaches. They also visited the American cemetery at Point du Hoc, the More »
Former pupil’s European rowing victory
Category: NewsFran Houghton wins Gold at the European Championships. Fran Houghton (WL 1993-1998) in the GB Ladies’ VIII, won gold at the European Rowing Championships at Brandenburg, Germany in May, narrowly beating the Netherlands with a time of 06:51.460. This victory places Fran in a very good position for selection in the GB Ladies’ VIII for the More »
Mack’s Next Pupdate
Category: NewsAs part of their charitable fundraising activities, the pupils of King’s sponsor a support dog. This is the next update received from Canine Partners regarding the training progress of the fun and loveable, Mack: Mack is in advanced training now. He has settled in really well and become great friends with Chrissy, his trainer. Mack’s More »
Girls’ Cricket returns to King’s
Category: News, SportsGirls’ Cricket has returned to King’s after a 20 year break Cricket was played by girls at King’s for almost a decade in the 90s before it faded away. Now after almost a 20 year gap, Girls’ Cricket is back at King’s! The girls have quickly developed their cricketing skills in Games sessions. Harvey House More »
