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Congratulations to our head master, Mr Andrew Halls, who was awarded an OBE for services to Education in the recent New Year’s Honours List. We would like to thank him for his outstanding work for King’s and for UK education. To read more, click here:
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Congratulations to Northampton and well done to our team, for not just an extremely high standard of Rugby today, but over the whole season.
One thing is for certain, this team has made school history and certainly belonged.
Thanks to all coaches and supporters.
#SchoolsRugby
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Thanks to the King’s community for helping us provide PPE to hospitals and surgeries, including 400 pairs of safety goggles. The design & engineering department has made 110 safety visors so far; and Joel (8C) is using his own 3D printer to make 7 visors a day for pharmacies!
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Join us for an evening of mystery and intrigue with
@RevRichardColes
Discover the secrets hidden within the pages of his latest whodunnit, “Murder at the Monastery,” the thrilling third title in his Canon Clement Mystery series.
Secure your spot now:
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Congratulations to former pupil
@nickdaloisio
(OK 2014) who has just sold his company to Twitter! Read about Nick's amazing achievements to date here:
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We have been using our equipment to manufacture PPE which will be donated to front line staff. King’s is already on track to have produced over 400 visors by the end of the week.
A special mention to Joel (8C), who has single-handedly produced 80 visors, using his own 3D printer!
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We were delighted to learn that three of our sixth formers have been helping out as volunteers at the Putney and Roehampton vaccination programme, click here to read more:
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The U15As progress to the National Schools Rugby Cup 1/4 Finals after a heroic win against an unbeaten Epsom College side. KCS won 22-17, in front of almost 400 people. The team produced their best defensive performance so far, to now face Canford School at King’s next term.
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Congratulations to upper sixth pupil Calum (U6G2), who has received the SportsAid award after being nominated by British Rowing. He will use the award to help progress his rowing career during his gap year. Fantastic news!
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The weather may be cold and wet but we've been having some spectacular sunrises over the school recently. This snap was captured this morning by Mr Baulf.
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Congratulations to all our pupils for their tremendous GCSE and IGCSE results. 71% of all results have been awarded the top grade 9, and 90% of all exams have been graded 9/8 (A* equivalent). Read more here:
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As a school community, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family. Over the coming weeks, the King’s community will be commemorating Her Majesty and her outstanding service.
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The first girls joined King's sixth form in September 2010, and we are delighted that the first 4 King's female doctors have just received their allocations.
We'd love to hear of any other firsts, more to follow.
#InternationalWomensDay2019
#kingsalumni
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With all our recent talk of forward steps, we end the week with news of a huge milestone reached at the new sports centre: the pool has been filled and is looking great! Anyone fancy a swim?
#comingsoon
#kings
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Photo Gallery: King's Rugby U15A flying high in the National Cup following victory yesterday. Well played to both teams for making it so far in the tournament. We go on to the semi final in early March.
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We are delighted to share that Lucas D (U6G2) will feature on
@BBCYoungMus
2022 final highlights, airing tonight on BBC4 from 7.00pm.
Lucas is one of five woodwind finalists who will be competing for a place in the competition's grand final. We wish Lucas the best of luck!
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Congratulations to Mr Andrew Baker who received his MBE for services to Education and to the Community in Obera, Kenya earlier this month!
Read more here:
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We are a little late with these photos, but we had to share! Snowy scenes at King's from the end of January. Can you spot the squirrel in photo 4?
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A beautiful image of the Great Hall at sunset was captured by
@hiranphotos
, a King's parent and Architectural Photographer, who recently visited the school for our sixth form welcome evening. Thank you Hiran for sharing!
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Tomorrow King’s community eyes will be on Twickenham. Our u15A team competes in the National Cup Final, a proud day of collective achievement, whatever the result.
The match kicks off at 12.30. Feeds of the match can be found here via
@EngRugbySchools
:
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King's U15a rugby advances to the National Schools Cup Final at Twickenham! Congratulations to both our players and well played indeed to Clifton for a fantastic match.
Report:
#SchoolsRugby
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Mr Claroh (OK 1953) meets - by chance - his old school’s head master in a cafe in Ashburton, south Devon!
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The Sunday 5th March U15s schools cup semi-final against Clifton College will be played at Aylesbury RFC and kick off is at 11.45am.
You can watch at home as all matches will be live streamed via the England Rugby Website and YouTube channel:
Link:
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There were lots of excited faces as our new Head,
@AnneKCotton
, welcomed new and returning pupils (and some parents!) for the start of term. We wish everyone the best for this new academic year!
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Many congratulations to all our pupils receiving their GCSE and IGCSE results today.
A fantastic 89% of all exams have been graded 9/8 (A* equivalent).
You can read more about the results on the school website:
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Going into the weekend with a spring in the step? Whatever the reuslt in the National Cup semi-final v Clifton (at Aylesbury) on Sunday, the U15A Rugby team certainly deserve to, for a fantastic acheivement. Good luck to both sides.
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Congratulations to OK Joe Salisbury and his doubles partner Rajeev Ram for winning the Australian Open men’s doubles, and to Arthur Fery for reaching the third round of the boys’ singles and the semi-finals of the boys’ doubles.
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Beautiful, soft spring-like sun on the rugby pitch, highlighting, perhaps, that exactly a week today we play our under 15's quarter final v Canford.
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Since 1999, King's has raised £100,000 for
@SSChospices
! We are thrilled to have received a personal video message of thanks from the staff and some of the families we have helped. Read more and watch the video here:
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No reports of sightings of the
#NorthernLights
, even from the Common, but we have had some lovely sunsets over the school, here are just four.
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This week, our pupils have carried out little acts of kindness while being mindful to stay safe; from doing chores & helping siblings with remote learning, to video calling family and friends, we’re so proud that they’ve taken the Kindness at King’s ethos beyond the classroom!
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We have enjoyed celebrating with our leavers on A level results day. Well done on your excellent results.
There were some fantastic achievements across the cohort, read more on the King's Website:
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"I would like to personally congratulate you and all your teachers for your resilience, determination and hard work over the past two years." - Acting Head, Jude Lowson.
Read about our extremely impressive and record breaking A level results:
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Congratulations to Ben Rich (OK 2015 ) who coxed the GB men’s eight to a bronze medal at the European U23 Rowing Championships in Greece this weekend.
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In advance of
#RemembranceSunday
, the whole school congregated outside the Great Hall for the annual school Act of Remembrance. Following a service, wreaths were placed at the base of the war memorial by the Head, the Old King's Club and the Combined Cadet Forces of the school.
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What a picture for a Monday morning! 🏉
The U15’s of
@KCSWimbledon
@KCSRugby
were triumphant today in the
@SchoolsCup
semi final today
@NextGenXV
@KCJSHeadmaster
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125 years ago today King’s opened its site in Wimbledon. The new property, with its extensive grounds, was radically different to the school’s former home in the basement of Somerset House on the Strand. Read all about the move here:
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Congratulations to our U15A cricket team who emerged victorious at the U15 ESCA T20 Surrey Finals day! Read more about their win here:
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380 King’s pupils are engaged in another Friday afternoon of volunteering. There's a huge amount going on, including some great projects with 33 primary, secondary & special schools in the area, involving 1,000 pupils each week
#powerofpartnerships
#schoolstogether
@ISCschools
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You can tell the summer term has begun: King's cricketers are out on the beautifully green pitch. Welcome back everyone!
#ThisIsKings
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Congratulations to Joe Salisbury (OK 2010) who has become the first Briton to win two doubles titles at a Grand Slam in the Open era after claiming the mixed doubles title and the men's doubles!
Read more on Joe's recent win here:
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It’s Friday, which means 400 King’s pupils have dedicated the afternoon to our community partnership programme – whether that’s helping pupils from our 30 partner state schools, teaching IT skills in local libraries or hosting afternoon tea for local elderly residents.
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Over the late May Bank Holiday, the King's boat club took part in the
@nsr_uk
. Our J18 and J16 made history for the school's rowing programme by both winning silver medals in their respective events. Read more and watch the J18 race here:
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Tonight junior school headmaster, Gerard Silverlock and bursar, Anna Maria Clarke were delighted to collect a RIBA National Award for our new music school, designed by Hopkins Architects.
#KingsWimbledon
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We are proud to report that the parents of the
#Classof2019
upper sixth leavers have donated their deposits and made so many generous pledges that they will fund a new pupil’s tuition fees throughout their time in our sixth form.
@ISC_schools
@HMC_Org
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Thank you to the King's staff and parents who helped us donate safety goggles to hospitals this week. We’d also like to say a huge thank you to all the
@NHS
and healthcare staff, including those in the King’s community, who are doing an incredible job on the frontline.
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Last Friday, seven lower sixth pupils held a fundraiser concert for the Save the Children Ukrainian Appeal. One audience member said, "It was inspirational that the children of our future care about the vulnerable elsewhere in the world."
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Congratulations to
#Kings
pupils Tom and Samira whose book,
#TheLittleBearWhoSavedTheWorld
hits book shelves today. Get your copy of this charming tale about a polar bear who wants everyone to fight climate change.
@thebookseller
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A true November the 5th experience, King’s Fireworks. Falling on the actual day this year, we are looking forward to welcoming 3,500 visitors from near and far tomorrow. The event is sold out, but it is sure to light up the sky in the local area.
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On our last day of term, we wish everyone a wonderful Christmas break!
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We are thrilled to have received a personal video message from Hannah Ingram-Moore, Captain Tom’s daughter. We have been taking part in the “Captain Tom 100” and so far, have raised over £5,000.
Read more and watch Hannah’s personal video message below:
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As we gear up for the final handover of the new sports hall, we thought we would look back at our most recently completed project: the music school. See the building rise from its foundations in this time lapse footage taken from CCTV cameras.
#Kings
#KingsCampus
#KingsMusic
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Huge congratulations to all the staff involved in the school's Midnight Marathon. They set off at 6.00pm and arrived at King's at 03.46am after walking 26.78miles! All in aid of fundraising for
@CityHarvest_LDN
. Donate here:
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A fantastic community tradition, high on spectacular visuals and music, film of King's
#BonfireNight2022
fireworks from Saturday night. And the rain held off!
Tonight we light up the skies of Wimbledon. A huge thank you to our volunteers, staff, sponsors and spectators for making this event safe, special and spectacular.
@KCSWimbledon
@KCSWimbledon
@KCJSWimbledon
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Congratulations to former pupil Arthur on an impressive weekend at the French Open Juniors, where he won his first two singles matches.
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Good luck and safe travels to all the boys and staff travelling to Sri Lanka for the cricket tour tonight
@KCScricket
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Two King’s alumni, Joe Salisbury and Arthur Fery, have flown through the first round of men’s doubles at Wimbledon Tennis with their partners.
Best of luck for round two!
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We are delighted to announce that sixth former Lucas D (L6G2) is through to the finals of
@BBCYoungMus
2022. The final takes place in a couple of days and will be televised later in the year. Best of luck Lucas!
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Thank you to everyone who attended the fantastic fireworks evening at King's on Saturday. A special thank you goes to our organisers and volunteers for making the event possible!
Once more we light up the night skies of Wimbledon. A huge shout out to our volunteers, staff and spectators for making this event safe, special and spectacular.
@KCSWimbledon
@KCSWimbledon
@KCJSWimbledon
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We are committed to improving our awareness and understanding of racism, as set out in the Head Master’s letter: . We want to learn and do more about the issues raised by the Black Lives Matter movement and continue to seek suggestions for improvement.
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Friday reflections: don’t compare yourselves to others or measure yourself by what others have done.
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Very best of luck to OKs Charlie Buchanan and
@NickElkington97
who are rowing in today's
#theboatrace2019
. Both are rowing for Oxford: Charlie takes the seven seat in the Men's Blue Boat and Nick in the three seat in the Men's Reserve Boat.
#AfterKings
#KingsAlumni
@theboatraces
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Congratulations to former pupil Devina Banerjee (OK 2014) who has been awarded an MBE in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her work in the UK Vaccine Task Force (VTF). Read more to find out what she has accomplished during her time in the VTF:
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We are delighted to today announce that we have appointed Mr Ted Lougher as headmaster of King’s College Junior School with effect from 1st September 2021, following the retirement of Dr Gerard Silverlock. Read more here:
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HRH, The Duchess of Gloucester officially opens our beautiful new concert hall and music school.
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Did you know
@thatginamiller
is appearing at the Spring Weekend? Get your tickets via the link below.
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A massive thank you to fantasy writer
@TaranMatharu1
who shared his writing tips with the creative writing society yesterday. With more than 7 millions readers and books in 15 languages, our pupils left feeling inspired by his words of wisdom.
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Library's latest: If you’ve ever wondered if you could do history better now is your chance to find out how in How to Invent Everything. And “What if?” for people who always ask that annoying question! 📖
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Our thanks go to the more than 1,100 old boys and staff members who served in WW2, 147 of whom, tragically, were killed. They are commemorated on the memorial plaque in the Great Hall. Read more here:
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We are really looking forward to hosting the U8-U11 Surrey Rugby Festival for a second year running, on 6th and 7th March.
@KCJSWimbledon
will be joined by teams from
@DanesHillSurrey
@DulwichCollege
@IBSTOCKPLACE
@Hampton_Prep
@CranmoreSchool
& many more!
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Members of the King's Coro choir have come together to record a virtual performance of 'Shallow', from the film A Star is Born. Watch the video, edited by pupil Alex (L5A), here:
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Head Master Andrew Halls OBE writes about the King’s Maths School, a free school focused entirely on the needs and aspirations of bright children who love mathematics, in an article for the Independent Schools Council. Read the full piece here:
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Good luck to Arthur Fery, former King's pupil, who is taking on Daniel Medvedev in the first round of the main draw at Wimbledon.
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The King's 1st VIII rowing team made school history at the Henley Royal Regatta last week when they reached the semi-finals of the competition. Read more here:
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Congratulations to Mr Shipperley and Miss Francis on their recent hockey successes; they’ll be representing GB and Wales respectively in international fixtures this year. Find out more here:
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Our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students are celebrating outstanding results that, once again, place them among the highest-scoring IB pupils in the world!
Read more
#PupilAchievement
#MindSpiritHeart
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The 100 pairs of shoes generously donated by the King’s community have made it to children in India, thanks to our incredible partners Shoes to Share and OSCAR Foundation. Read the story of their 6,000 mile journey here:
@OSCAR_fdn
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Our U13A football team secured a victory in the ISFA Shield Final, marking a historic achievement for the school and demonstrating exceptional football skills and determination!
Read a full match report here:
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William (L6M1) has made school history by being awarded the prestigious Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music. This remarkable accomplishment represents the highest level of musical achievement, equivalent to a Master’s degree!🎶
Read more:
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"If it doesn't seem complicated, question it."
Launching our At the Table With series of lunches with women in the King’s community, a group of 6th formers chatted to journalist
@edielush
about scrutinising news stories, using your network & choosing work that the world needs
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Term has drawn to close.
It has been a great one for lower school Art, culminating in the exhibition this week.
Roll on the colours of Spring and Summer
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It might be a grey end to the day but it was a beautiful start. ☀️
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As it is
#ChelseaFlowerShow
this week, we thought it would be an especially fitting time to pay tribute to our fantastic grounds staff who work so hard to make the site such a lovely place to be. Here is a montage of just some of the beautiful flora currently in bloom at
#Kings
.
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The lower and middle school production of Matilda wrapped last week. We were blown away by the pupils' performances and the hard work that was put in by pupils and staff behind the scenes. Read more here:
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Former professional cricketer,
@patrickfoster02
, joined King’s last Friday to talk about his personal struggles with a gambling addiction and mental illness. We've had wonderful feedback from pupils after the hugely insightful talk. Thank you Patrick!
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Learning a language is about much more than vocabulary and verbs, it offers the opportunity to explore other cultures and enjoy the discovery. The upper fifth Italian class here are making pizza and zeppole the traditional way, to a soundtrack of opera.
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Well done to the King's sixth form team. who finished 9th nationally.
Images from Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre where the team competed in the competition to design and race an F1 model car with schools across the UK.
Read more:
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King's has qualified in the top 24 schools in the country for the ESSA Championship Finals.
Read the full story on our website:
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Last week, we invited
@GemmaLewis13
a senior research fellow in Psychiatric Epidemiology from UCL, to give a PSHE talk on young people’s mental health, LGBTQ+ mental health, inclusivity and school-based interventions. Find out more about the session here:
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RAF cadets scaled new heights when they visited the London air ambulance helipad in Whitechapel recently. The trip gave them a first-hand perspective on the air ambulance service and the incredible work they do offering care to those in need.
#Kings
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Andrew Halls argues that the GCSE system has been improved in recent years and should not now be scrapped.
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Through the Shoes to Share initiative set up by King's OK, Ellis Short V, King’s recently teamed up again with our brilliant long-standing partner in
@OSCAR_fdn
to donate 200 pairs of sports shoes to children who needed them most. Read more here:
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All the best to the Class of 2018, our newest OKs.
Please keep in touch with us at the King's Association.
The gates will always be open.
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Well done to the sixth form debating team in the Joutes Oratoires, the French Debating regional competition, at Saint Paul’s Girls School. For their efforts they picked up the King's Cake, which three of the team display here.
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