I am delighted to confirm that the
@KingsBruton
@KSB500th
Music School will be opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 28th March. The Queen has given permission for the building to be named The Queen Elizabeth Music School to celebrate the school’s 500th anniversary. Headmaster
To mark 500 years of
@KingsBruton
school, The Queen unveiled a plaque to commemorate the opening of the new music centre named in her honour.
#RoyalVisitSomerset
Top of Mt Ventoux after 5700 feet continual cycling ascent. Wishing all
@kingsbruton
a relaxing HT. Proud to support
@MNDoddie5
in memory of Doddie Weir and MND research. Met fellow Scot at summit who said to me ‘Do it for Doddie!’ Headmaster 🚴♂️⛰️🚵♂️🇫🇷👍
After a challenging 2020 for us all, it was uplifting to receive this letter from Buckingham Palace with best wishes from Her Majesty to all
@KingsBruton
and
@OldBrutonians
. Headmaster
Getting ready for new academic year
@KingsBruton
with rugby pitches in great condition. Harry’s tree and new plaque looking over 1st XV pitch. RIP Harry. Headmaster
Beautiful early Sunday morning dog walk
@KingsBruton
after duty on Saturday night when senior and juniors enjoyed busy and fun 6FC and JCR. Proud Headmaster 👍😀🥶
Amazing new cup The Yusof Memorial Cup donated by Yusof’s family to
@KingsBruton
A beautiful replica Iranian sugar bowl - the turquoise represents calmness, wisdom and protection. RIP Yusof. Headmaster
That moment immediately after the
@KingsBruton
Headmaster announces a "Snow Day" for tomorrow! No need for day pupils to come in, boarders get a sleep in, breakfast served later at 8:30am onwards!
#WinWinWin
😁👍👌🌨☃
Very best of luck to
@KingsBruton
boys’ and girls’ hockey teams for their tour to South Africa 🇿🇦. Thanks to
@KSBHockeyCoach
and other staff going. Headmaster
Best ever A Level and BTEC results
@KingsBruton
! 58% A Level grades awarded A or A*, 75.4% awarded A*-B. 58% BTEC grades awarded Distinction*. Congratulations to U6 pupils and thanks to all teaching staff. 🤩Headmaster
So proud of our pupils and our dedicated staff after excellent results. Expert university/careers advice with exciting variety and quality of 6th form curriculum on offer
@KingsBruton
. Headmaster
Incredible A Level & BTEC results at
@KingsBruton
today! 34% A*-A & 60% A*-B at A Level! Nine pupils achieved straight A*/A! Eleven pupils achieved the top BTEC grade of Double Distinction*! Full news story here:
#ALevelResults2019
@HMC_Org
@ISC_schools
Early morning Dovecote dog walk on beautiful September morning
@KingsBruton
. Lots to deal with for staff, pupils and parents as we all get used to the new normal but very proud of all school community. Floreat Brutonia! 😎Headmaster
Congratulations to pupils and teaching staff on excellent A Level results
@KingsBruton
. A challenging academic 6th Form comes to an end and the outstanding U6 of 2021 leave as
@OldBrutonians
with my very best wishes. Floreat Brutonia. Headmaster
Memorial tree for Harry C. growing proud and strong overlooking
@KingsBruton
1st XV rugby pitch and
@KSBLyonHouse
- both important places for Harry. RIP. Headmaster
I enjoyed interviewing for next year’s
@KingsBruton
’s school prefects. Difficult to select from such an interesting, committed L6. Well done to those selected below; those who were unlucky will have plenty of other leadership opportunities. Headmaster
Wishing The Queen the very best for her Platinum Jubilee from us all
@KingsBruton
. We will never forget her visit in 2019 to celebrate our 500th and open The Queen Elizabeth Music School. Headmaster
What a day it has been at
@KingsBruton
! See the photos from Her Majesty The Queen's visit to open the "Queen Elizabeth Music School" followed by lunch with Bath & West people, before meeting crowds outside the Memorial Hall!
#QueenVisitsKSB
#KingsBruton500
Small token of my thanks to amazing staff
@KingsBruton
for all that they have done this term for the boys and girls in our care. Merry Christmas and Happy 500th New Year! Headmaster
All the
@KingsBruton
community are deeply saddened at the loss of
@OldBrutonians
Peter, and his father. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. 😢Headmaster
Yesterday, I lost a friend, who dedicated his life to protecting wildlife in some of East Africa’s most renowned national parks. Mark Jenkins, and his son Peter, were tragically killed when flying over Tsavo National Park while conducting an aerial patrol.
Excellent overall
@KingsBruton
A Level and BTEC results with 76%
@KSBSixthForm
pupils gaining places at their first choice university. Congratulations to all and to Kitty M. (ex
@AllHallowsSch
) for her place to read History at Corpus Christi College
@Cambridge_Uni
. Headmaster
Thanks to pupils, all staff, parents, Governors and OB Tim Vine for excellent
@KingsBruton
Prize-giving and Leavers’ Ball. Best wishes to all our Leavers and happy holidays 😀☀️. Headmaster
@KSBHockeyCoach
@KingsBruton
@TEAMSports_UK
@KSBSportDept
I was lucky enough to be in Cape Town at the same time as your school and visited Table Mountain and Aquila at the same time as them. I was also on the same flight back to Dubai and have to congratulate all pupils for their impeccable behaviour. They were a credit to the school.
Never thought I would tweet a photo of a hand sanitiser....😕but all safe and compliant
@KingsBruton
for tennis, hockey and cricket practice and coaching. Thanks to
@KSBSportDept
. Looking forward to welcoming
@HazlegrovePrep
pupils. Headmaster
Thanks so much to
@Chartwells
staff
@KingsBruton
for amazing commitment and sense of service. Outstanding food despite very challenging snow days. Very grateful. Headmaster
So proud of
@KingsBruton
community. Lots of pupils ill last week but Rugby 1st, 2nd and U15A XVs all win v Monkton, Military Band lead Remembrance Service followed by pupils
@KingsBruton
and
@HazlegrovePrep
, Old Brutonians and Forces parents. Headmaster
Here it is - a video that captures the amazing day
@KingsBruton
had celebrating our 500th Anniversary by welcoming Her Majesty The Queen to open "The Queen Elizabeth Music School"!
#QueenVisitsKSB
#KingsBruton500
It has arrived! Celebration book covering all aspects of Her Majesty’s historic visit to
@KingsBruton
for
@KSB500th
. For sale on
@KingsBruton
website. Lots of photos, anecdotes, letters. Floreat Brutonia! Headmaster
We are delighted to announce the following appointments for 2022/23...
Amelia and Luke - Heads of School
India and Rafe - Deputy Heads of School
Isabella, Angus, Bertie, Patrick, William, Jemima, Tia and Agatha - Prefects
Congratulations to all of them.
@KingsBruton
Congratulations to
@KingsBruton
pupils on their excellent GCSE results and best wishes for you all entering the
@KSBSixthForm
. Thanks to teaching staff for their positivity and commitment over this challenging year. The future is bright
@KingsBruton
. Headmaster
Christmas
@KingsBruton
is finally over as Adie, our ace head groundsman, removes Memorial Hall lawn tree. Boys’ pre-season hockey has started thanks to
@KSBHockeyCoach
. Term starts on Tuesday for our 500th year. 1519 - 2019. Deo Juvante. Headmaster
So proud of each House and the solo and ensemble winners
@KingsBruton
; thanks to
@KSBMusicDept
for organising such a successful day of music. Always proud to be Headmaster
@KingsBruton
but even prouder this evening. Well done. Headmaster
The Memorial Hall
@KingsBruton
has been used for many events over the last 100 years, but COVID-19 testing must be a first. Lots of work behind the scenes to ensure pupils and staff can return safely on March 8th. Headmaster
Nearly finished all the building
@KingsBruton
@KSB500th
@KSBMusicDept
Music School. Old House courtyard looking good as we open up the historic core of the school for the 500th. Headmaster
What a privilege to hear the amazing
@KingsBruton
Chapel Choir sing Evensong tonight
@StPaulsLondon
. They were incredible and so lovely to see many Old Brutonians come back to join
@KSBMusicDept
Thank-you (socially distanced!) bottles of wine for each of our amazing Heads of Department
@KingsBruton
now that all Teacher Assessed Grades have been submitted.
#KSBSummerTerm
. Headmaster 👏👍👏🙏🥳
School prefects
@KingsBruton
produce excellent 4 course black tie dinner for Headmaster and Mrs W. Great food, great company - they certainly all have bright futures ahead. Headmaster
Great day! Busiest Open Morning on record, starting with reception in new Music School, U14 girls at netball regionals, boys’ hockey vs
@ExeterSchoolUK
P7W5D2 and netball vs
@KingsTaunton
P8W5L3. Small + Quality = Success. Headmaster 😃
Great to have 3rd Form
@kingsbruton
to tea at Headmaster’s House. Full of fun and questions. The dogs loved their company 😀
#KSBSummerTerm
. Headmaster
Well done
@KSBHockeyCoach
and U18 girls - great achievement. Now U18 and U16 Girls
@KingsBruton
are County Indoor Hockey Champions and qualify for Regionals. Small + Quality = Success. Headmaster
Pupils
@KingsBruton
achieve best ever GCSE results with 44.8% of all grades A*/A or 9/8/7. Delighted that so many 9s awarded. Thanks to
@KSBAcademic
staff for excellent teaching and support.
#gcseresults2018
. Exciting 500th year ahead. Headmaster
Thanks to Penny, Helen, Dan & Veronica’s
@ChartwellsIndSG
team for clearing the marquee after a great
@KingsBruton
Leavers’ Ball. All done and dusted by 1030 on Sunday 💪. Wishing the King’s community a brilliant summer holiday. 😎School is out! Headmaster