Kingsmead Newsle er July 2013 Kingsmead’s 75th Anniversary Summer Fayre Dates for your Diary On Saturday 6th July Kingsmead celebrated its 75th Anniversary by hos-ng a Summer Fayre. The event was supported by students, staff, colleagues and ex-pupils who all worked hard to ensure the day was a success. We were blessed with glorious weather and a fantas-c turn out by parents, students and the local community which resulted in our House Chari-es raising over £3000. This amount will now be shared between the six chari-es; Katharine House, S.N.A.P, Midlands Air Ambulance, Breatheasy, Riding for the Disabled and the Na-onal Memorial Arboretum. Visitors enjoyed a programme of entertainment including performances by ‘Kingsheath’ (Kingsmead and Heath Park Schools) Orchestra, vocalists Erica Shirley, Carenza Langston and Sabrina Chin and local bands ‘Sixth Form Boys’, ‘Wai-ng for Susan’ and ‘School Pop Group’. Gorsemoor Primary School Choir also performed. There were plenty of stalls to relieve our guests of their money too! Coppice House and Mrs Butler tempted would-be fishermen with their ‘Hook A Duck’ game whilst selling sweets and ‘Mocktails’ created by Mrs Fi es’ own hand. Hayes House welcomed par-cipants to ‘Splat the Teacher!!’ Mr Bryant, Mr Allman, Mr Baker and Mr Cole were willing vic-ms who made the stall very popular. Li leton House challenged all to ‘Beat the Goalie!!’ Rhys Bills, Callan Griffin, Olivia Taylor and James Taylor all did an incredible job of keeping the ball out of the net and raising lots of money. Mrs Fowler and students ran a successful tombola stall with a wide range of donated prizes and Becky Mist (ex-student) helped with a ‘Nearest the Pin!’ Uxbridge House also welcomed back ex student Sam Goodall who ran a ‘Kick Up Challenge’. Jessica Turner and Kelly Raybould created fantas-c Nail Art on their very popular stall. Head of Valley House Mr Broomhall tested his market banter on his book stall whilst volunteers and students invited visitors to ‘Pick an Egg!’ or ‘Smash the Monster!’ Wimblebury House were also temp-ng money from pockets with their ‘Splat a Rat’ game and the very popular ‘Name the Bear’ compe--on. A young girl went home very happy with a very large bear!! Refreshment stalls were in abundance. Our guests who enjoyed candy floss, a BBQ, ice cold drinks, hot beverages and cakes of every descrip-on. For the more energe-c there was a bouncy castle and a five-a-side football pitch! Kingsmead’s Pigeon LoP gave visitors the opportunity to see our ‘Royal Pigeons’ whilst Mr Chambers and the boys eagerly awaited the return of some of their pigeons who were actually racing on our Summer Fayre Day. Friends of Hednesford Park and the Newlife charity volunteered their -me to provide us with face pain-ng! An array of animals could be seen around the Fayre!! The day was a huge success and an enjoyable occasion for all involved. Many thanks to all!!
Thursday 18th July—School closes at 2pm. Friday 19th July—School closes at 12pm for Summer Holidays Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd September —School closed for staff training. Wednesday 4th September— School opens for Year 7 students at 10am. Wednesday 4th September— School opens for Year 12 registra-on at 9:15am and Year 13 registra-on at 11:15am. Thursday 5th September— School opens for Year 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 students at 8:50am. Thursday 5th September—Year 12 Induc-on morning ay Keys Park. Kingsmead and Li leworth Archives The Archives Tent at the Fayre was a centre of nostalgia with a selec-on of photographs and folders on display. The original Admissions Books from 1938-1990 was a great hit! Old friends, former students and staff met up to exchange reminiscences, sharing tea and cakes. The Kingsmead Story is now being wri en and will include memories collected at various reunion events over the last few years. Contact Mrs Harrison for further details.