Author: Natalie Dimmock
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…
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…
Lower Sixth Bunker Gallery Exhibition
Our Lower Sixth Form art pupils have been working hard to prepare for their final exams next year, and as part of their development as artists were given the opportunity to display their work in the Bunker Gallery. A mix of six IB and A-level pupils contributed nearly 60 pieces of artwork in a variety…
COVID update from Deputy Head
Following the government’s recent updated guidance for schools, I am delighted to provide details of King Edward’s measures and precautions against COVID. In the interests of brevity and clarity I shall list bullet points of changes: Masks are no longer compulsory or recommended for pupils in School, either in classrooms or in communal areas around…
Lower School Art Exhibition
From the beginning of the Summer Term the QMH art club run by Artist in Residence, Miss Emma Trussler, has taken place every Tuesday in the activity slot after School. On 27th April 2021, the new QMH exhibition opened in the Bunker Gallery displaying their work. The Lower School pupils had worked on different topics…
Red Nose Day Fun Run
As part of King Edward’s celebrations for Red Nose Day, all pupils were invited to take part in a fun run. On the 23rd, 24th and 25th March pupils across all the years had to run or walk between 3k and 6k on a cross country route across the school grounds with their year group….
