On Friday 26th November, pupils, staff, parents and families from our King Edward’s Witley community, gathered in our Chapel for the School Concert, a celebration of the musical talent in our School. Due to Covid restrictions, the Concert was the first in two years, and it was wonderful to welcome everybody to our Chapel. With…
This morning we welcomed pupils from Bohunt and King Edward’s in Years 8, 9 and 10 all studying Spanish GCSE to our second of three Onatti foreign language productions. As always, the two actors gave clear, fun and funny performances which had everyone in the audience chuckling throughout. Good friends Matteus and Catalina decide to…
David Hall, Science actor extraordinaire, captivated his audience by becoming nine of the greatest Georgian Scientists for the King Edward’s Science Lectures on 17th and 18th November. We welcomed children in Years 5 and 6 to Charter Hall from 10 local feeder schools – Greenfield, Conifers, St Andrews Woking, Pennthorpe, South Farnham School, St Edmunds,…
Today marks 103 years since the signing of the ‘Armistice of 1918’, which signalled the end of World War One, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Around 1,500 Old Witleians served their country during the First World War, with 93 Old Witleians and two former members of staff losing…
We were delighted to welcome pupils from Bohunt and Pennthorpe to the first of three live Onatti Productions French play this year who joined King Edward’s pupils from Years 8, 9 and 10. As always, we were entertained by two French actors who, speaking only in their native tongue, this year performed ‘Mon Père Ne Me…
On Wednesday 13th October, the first Admissions Day for two years took place at Guilford Cathedral. 220 pupils from 1st Year through to Sixth Form were ‘sworn in’ by Mrs Justine Voisin, Treasurer, and Alderman Sir Peter Estlin. The service was conducted by The Venerable Stuart Beake, Archdeacon Emeritus, Honorary Sub Dean, Guildford Cathedral, who…
On Friday 8th October, as part of Black History Month, the Honourable Stuart Lawrence visited the School to give a talk to an audience of pupils, teachers and staff. He was warmly welcomed and accompanied by Chelsea and Azariah, two 5th Form pupils, throughout his visit. Stuart’s story was powerful and thought provoking. He spoke…
On Thursday 30th September, our Senior Houses: Elizabeth, Tudor, Edward, Grafton, Ridley and Wakefield all took part in the 2021 House Variety Show. The Show was a chance for each House to show off their talent and to perform to pupils and staff from across the School. Each House was required to perform three different…
Despite the weather being a little dismal, 28 visitors took part in the National Heritage Open Day programme on Sunday 19 September when King Edward’s opened its doors to the local community. Tickets were booked in advance through The Godalming Trust for both the afternoon tours. The comprehensive route was designed by Miss Tara Cox,…
On Thursday 16th September, in the first of our evening series of Bridewell Talks organised together with our partner prep school and nursery Barrow Hills, we were delighted to welcome Double Olympic Silver Medallist Jazz Carlin to King Edward’s. She gave an inspirational presentation to prep and primary school parents about the importance of mental…