Year: 2021
Award’s Day 2021
On the last day of Term (2nd July) the annual Awards Ceremony was held. A chance to reward exceptional pupils, to thank staff and to say goodbye to leavers. The ceremony was held slightly differently this year and due to COVID regulations, parents were unable attend. To ensure everyone was able to see the ceremony,…
London Careers Festival 2021
The London Careers Festival (LCF) is an annual summer event run by the City of London which aims to connect pupils in primary and secondary schools, as well as those aged 16 – 19, to the world of work. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year the London Careers Festival was delivered virtually. Thanks…
Historic Feat for King Edward’s Cricketer
Miss Matilda Callaghan, a King Edward’s Cricketing Sports Graduate became the first female in Surrey to take part in the Men’s Premier League with 1/22 off 6 overs. Her success was recognised and applauded by BBC Radio Surrey in an interview on Tuesday 22nd June. Growing up playing cricket with her father, it was in…
Bertie Mawer’s Memorial Day
Friends, family, staff and Old Witleians from across the years gathered at the School on Saturday 26th June for a Memorial to celebrate the life of former teacher Albert “Bertie” Mawer who sadly passed away in March 2020. As a Housemaster and then Senior Master, Bertie taught History and English at King Edward’s for 37…
‘Mathmagics! – Online’ Scores Ten out of Ten!
Mathmagics! In June, children from Year 6 (and some from Year 5) from ten local Prep Schools enjoyed an hour of mathematical magic on Zoom hosted by actor David Hall. In total, 385 children watched, took part and learned many of new facts, figures and a bit of magic in this inaugural King Edward’s event….
5th Form Activity Week
To celebrate the end of GCSEs and the end of the Summer Term, the 5th and Pre-Sixth Form pupils, currently in Elizabeth and Wakefield Houses, have been taking part in an activity week organised by Miss Condy, Elizabeth Housemistress, Mr Macmillian, Wakefield Housemaster, and Mr Campbell, Head of 5th Form. Campout On Saturday 12th June,…
Exam Art Exhibition 2021
The doors of the Bunker Gallery were recently opened to our latest art exhibition showcasing the work of GCSE, IB and A-level pupils. The exhibition celebrates the diverse talents of our pupils and provides an opportunity for friends and teachers to enjoy the work. This vibrant and accomplished exhibition includes work in the mediums of…
4th Form Get a Taste of Sixth Form
On the 10th and 11th of June, the 4th Form got the chance to experience life in the Sixth Form with their ‘Sixth Form subject taster day’. The King Edward’s Sixth Form offers a large number of different IB and A-level subjects, and it can be a difficult task for younger pupils to choose what…
KESˣ: Executive Summer Programme
Following the cancellation of all IB and A-level exams, Mr Richard Davies, Assistant Head (Academic) and previous Head of Sixth Form, and Mr Mark Harrison, Deputy Head Co-Curriculum, put on a wonderful programme for the Upper Sixth Form pupils to enjoy during the Summer Term. The initial idea became the KESˣ: Executive Summer Programme, a…
First XI Cricket team play The MCC on their home turf
An exciting start to the Cricket season for the First XI who played the awe inspiring London based MCC in an exhilarating one day match on 27th May. Chosen through the normal selection process, the home team (5th Form and Sixth Form) players were selected as a result of their training attendance, commitment and attitude….
