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Sports Day
On Tuesday 28th July, the much anticipated Sports Day dawned, and thankfully having been rescheduled once due to poor weather, this time the sun was due to appear with not a rain cloud in sight. Expertly overseen by our very own Director of Sport and ‘Directora Ludorum’ Mr Phil Miller, the afternoon commenced on the…
Bridewell Community Day and Proms 2022
On Saturday 25th June, Bridewell Community Day took place, where the wider King Edward’s community joined together in what was a fun and sociable day. Current KESW and BH pupils and families, staff from both Schools and their families, and all Old Witleians were invited to attend. The Community Day is one of our most…
Team of the Term
Opening this article about achievements, is April Klein from the U13A Girls cricket who hit a large number of 50s. Alongside her at the top of the order is U13A Boys captain, Will Cook, who scored a total of 350 runs at an average of 39 plus taking 16 wickets. Coming in at three is…
e-safety Bridewell Talk
On Wednesday 22nd June, parents both from King Edward’s as well as from local prep and primary schools attended the final ‘Bridewell Talk’ of our series this year, held in our Chapel. The evening was the last of the three ‘Bridewell Talks’ this academic year, each of which was designed to share ideas and focus…
Unveiling of the Portrait of Peter Estlin
On Thursday 23rd June, members of the 1553 Guild met for their annual gathering at King Edward’s. They enjoyed welcome drinks in the Quad before progressing into the Selborne Room for a sumptuous lunch joined by the newly elected prefects. After lunch and before the speeches, they were entertained by our talented music scholars before…
Maths and Science Challenge Day
On Tuesday 21 June, Year 5 and 6 children from ten local prep and primary schools took part in the annual King Edward’s Maths and Science Day Challenge. With each school bringing six children, we were pleased to be able to welcome 54 children from Year 5 and six from Year 6 from Royal Grammar…
U13As run rampant in cricket fixtures
The team of the week this week could have gone to several sides. However, the standout performances, after much deliberation, came from the Under 13A boys cricket team who had an excellent week with two brilliant victories. Last Wednesday, we travelled to Feltonfleet School looking for revenge after they narrowly defeated us in the Surrey…
U15s victorious in Portsmouth
Spirits were high on a blustery day, as King Edward’s Witley travelled to Hilsea Playing Fields to face Portsmouth Grammar. In what would be the final tennis match of the summer, the U15s, led by captain Pablo were excited to get going in what looked like to be a competitive fixture. Six singles started off…
Annual MCC cricket fixture
On Thursday May 26th, King Edward’s Witley hosted the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in our annual fixture. It was a great spectacle of quality cricket, with great sportsmanship, and a fantastic BBQ. The 1st Team, which consisted of both pupils and a few staff members, including Rikki Clarke, Head of Cricket, put in a…
Hockey star Darcy Bourne visits
On Monday 23rd May, we were delighted and honoured to welcome Darcy Bourne, England and International Hockey player, to King Edward’s. In her presentation to the 3rd, 4th and Lower Sixth Form pupils, Darcy spoke candidly about her journey and career in the worlds of football and hockey. Brought up in Surbiton by a very…
