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Taking part The co-curriculum at King Edward’s is under new leadership – and so is leadership! Kestrel explores further…
Since January this extensive area of school life has been under the management of Mr Mark Harrison, who, as Director of Co-curriculum and Leadership, has taken over from Mr Delvin Poulter on the latter’s retirement from King Edward’s after 28 years. With almost 60 activities on offer from art to yoga, archery to car-building, robot wars to beekeeping, international cookery to web design, gardening to the ‘Café Scientifique’ discussion group, Model United
Nations, editing House, the biennial creative magazine which can be found on the school website, a huge sporting, music and drama programme and maintaining King Edward’s as a Licensing Authority for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Mr Harrison and the committed and enthusiastic staff team who run the programme have their hands full. The emphasis is very much on providing breadth of opportunity and challenge to whatever level is possible, to spark the imagination of pupils and encourage commitment and growth, often by bringing in outside specialist coaching. A good example is the Chess Club, which has seen a resurgence of interest since the introduction of Grandmaster Nick Pert’s Thursday coaching sessions. Similarly, a new development on the sporting front recognises the pursuit of excellence across the 23 or so sports on offer at King Edward’s. The Emerging Athlete programme supports our elite and talented sportsmen and women, working in collaboration with the Surrey Human Performance Institute based at the University of Surrey in Guildford. The programme gives
West Side Story The gangs of New York City brought to Witley by our Senior School pupils in their finger snapping musical performance of West Side Story. PAGE 4
pupils access to world-class facilities and expert guidance from a team of specialist sports scientists to maximise their potential in whatever sport they excel. The co-curriculum is part of everyday life: there are activities every weekday after lessons for everybody, as well as on Saturday mornings and at other times for boarders and any day pupils who wish to participate. For Sixth Form IB students, their involvement is an important part of the CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) component of the International Baccalaureate Diploma; for others their involvement can be recognised as part of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, School Colours or just by the reward of doing interesting things with friends, much of which you can read about elsewhere in this edition of Kestrel. Mr Harrison says he is constantly looking for new opportunities to offer, many of which are led and initiated by students themselves. What is certain is that the experiences of teamwork, leadership, selfmotivation, responsibility and service the co-curriculum provides distinguish King Edward’s pupils and set them up to take leading roles in the future.
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Chess Champion
Netball defence workshop takes King Edward’s girls by Storm.
A grand addition to the coaching staff marks a long-term future investment for the chess club.
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The core business of any school is the academic lessons taught and progress made. Arguably, just as important to a pupil’s education and development is the co-curriculum which encompasses all the sporting, cultural and other activities characterising a busy school Mr Mark Harrison, Director of Co-Curriculum & Leadership such as King Edward’s.
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Sixth Form panel discussion Remi Trovo (U6th), Chairman of the panel, reports. On 1 December, the Sixth Form participated in a panel discussion involving several distinguished speakers. Joining the Headmaster and Chaplain were Ivor Caplin, a former MP and minister in Tony Blair’s Government; Marie-Anne Martin, an expert in student recruitment from the New College of Humanities in London; Cynthia Long, a Hult International Business School alumni with experience in numerous embassies; and Brenda Gannaban, an undergraduate student studying Finance at Hult International Business School. Pupils were invited to submit questions in advance which were augmented with questions from the floor. Topics included Brexit, political scandals at Westminster, the economy, the importance of a degree, LGBT+ rights, and the gender
pay gap. With such varied backgrounds, the resulting discussion amongst the panel was lively; the pupils enjoyed the Headmaster’s didactic report to Hult’s assertion that university is all about preparing for future employment, arguing there is merit to academic study for its own sake and that university is about more than just employability. The discussion surrounding mental health and public provision for support in this area (or lack thereof), became the theme for a future session in which Gemma Morgan, former Army Officer who served in Kosovo, presented on the deleterious effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and suggested strategies to promote emotional wellbeing more generally. Both sessions provided plenty of insight into key issues and gave the pupils much to think about.
In December, pupils studying Spanish flew to Andalusia to complete the return visit of a brand new exchange programme with Colegio Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Jerez de la Frontera. Pupils were warmly welcomed by their exchange partners and host families, and spent much of the trip fully immersing themselves into the local lifestyle, putting their Spanish to the test. Formal visits around Jerez, Seville and Cádiz were thoroughly enjoyed. Pupils had the opportunity to visit Moorish palaces, a major sherry bodega and explore Cádiz from above using the Cámara Obscura. However, cultural learning came through time spent in
their Spanish homes and on social outings with their exchange partners (including ‘padel’ tennis), or in lessons at school. Many aspects surprised our pupils, not least taking a flamenco lesson as part of PE! Tife Idowu (U6th), commented: “My favourite part of the trip was going to Tarifa with my host family and spending quality time with them. They took me to the most southern port in Europe meaning if we went any further south, we would technically be in Africa! I could also see Morocco from here.” Both schools are now exploring arrangements for 2018-19 so watch this space!
British Army advances for STEM 2018 is the ‘Year of the Engineer’, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative to promote these subjects and their take-up by young people. As part of this initiative, the British Army organised a day of demonstrations and activities showcasing the various roles that engineers have in their day-to-day operations. 14 pupils from the 3rd to 5th Form went to the Gibraltar Barracks in Camberley, where they were treated to a packed day of activities from the Royal Engineers, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Signals and Royal Logistic Corps. The British Army don’t do things by halves, and this was very evident from the activities; the group toured around a series of eight different sites where each pupil had the opportunity to drive a bomb disposal robot, assemble and use a light infantry bridge, rescue a Land Rover from deep mud using a heavy recovery vehicle, secure the fittings of a helicopter engine and use a welding simulator to learn about seam welding 2
techniques. A few lucky individuals even had the chance to operate the crane on a Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV), built around the largest tank used by the British Army. Our pupils were treated to an Army lunch prepared by the Catering Corps and took advantage of the soldier-sized portions with gusto. Niki Hung (L6th) said, “it was such an exciting and fun day,
I had no idea about the range of careers available within the British Army. It really opened my eyes up to the number and variety of opportunities available.”
Model United Nations Mr David Laurence, teacher of Economics and Business Studies, reports:
A fantastic occasion for pupils to enjoy hands-on experience of the wide range of engineering openings available in the services and to also see the other side of current deployment as a support and humanitarian service. On 18 November, nine Pre-Sixth and Sixth Form pupils took part in a Model United Nations (MUN) Conference at Croydon High School. This was a student led event where pupils assumed the role of individual countries with the aim of authentically representing their views and opinions through debate and diplomacy. Over 300 pupils from schools across the UK competed in the event resulting in over 70 countries being represented in the discussions. The King Edward’s pupils split in to two delegations, speaking on behalf of
Egypt and Morocco on one of seven different committees. Remi Trovo, an U6th IB pupil and delegate on the Environment Committee representing Morocco, was awarded the ‘Outstanding Delegate Award’ for his distinguished performance debating the question of ‘pollution caused by shipping’, and the question of ‘protection of the Arctic and Antarctic’. It was a very exciting and interesting day for all as it mirrored the events that take place at an official United Nations Conference.
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The ‘QMH Voice’ initiative transformed a games room into their very own music room. All in time for the Christmas concert rehearsal.
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2nd Form boys excited ahead of their first football match of the season against Ditcham Juniors.
No ordinary snow day! With the School looking as picturesque as ever, QMH held a photo competition to capture the beautiful scenery.
5th Form Prom King & Queen
Afro-Caribbean social evening Pre-Sixth Musical Day of Discovery
1st Form girls monkeying around during a Forest School session in the woods. The 1st Form celebrated World Book Day with the arrival of renowned author, Dr Mimi Thebo, for a creative workshop.
Head Boy & Head Girl at Bridewell Day
Lower School art pupils take on a ‘Fruitfull’ collaboration with Miss Edwards, which was later exhibited at the Arad Goch Centre in Wales! Girls’ self-defence lesson
Madonna Di Campiglio ski trip
Tudor girls make up shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
Charlie Walker Extreme adventurer inspires pupils at King Edward’s
Mrs Anel Meyer, teacher of Mathematics, reports: Arriving in Madonna at night, it was so cold and crisp we felt we had stepped out of the coach into a snowglobe complete with traditional Italian style hotel. Our view the first morning was of tree-lined runs and the impressive and iconic Brenta Dolomites. The groups left the hotel after breakfast for ski fittings and then tried out some of the long, confidence-building blue runs and some low gradient reds which are great for timid intermediates. We couldn’t believe our luck with the sunshine and blue skies. Having met our Italian instructors, we set off for our adventures up the Spinale and the Groste. Lunch was back at the hotel which included a debrief and tales of bravery and adventure. All the teams made
great progress in their technique during the week and by the end of day two the beginner group made it up the mountain which was really impressive. We had a light snowfall mid-week which left us with fresh powder to make our own King Edward’s tracks. The pupils and staff had a school disco night out at the Piano 54 restaurant with groups from two other English schools resulting in a fantastic evening of dance enjoyed by everyone. One of our biggest team adventures was snow-shoeing in the forest at night with only our head torches lighting the way. The last day, our pupils had the opportunity to try snowboarding for the day. It was so successful; we cannot wait for our next ski trip!
Charlie Walker, former travel journalist, spoke to pupils and staff on 16 November about his extraordinary journey through the sub-zero temperatures of the Russian Arctic, the blistering heat of Kazakhstan ending at the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul as he and his friend Callie Morgigno, trekked the 9,000km perceived border between Europe and Asia. Mr Walker told of the gruelling physical and mental challenges he and Callie faced skiing, kayaking and cycling through five countries over a nine-month period. They experienced many adventures along the way which at times, really challenged their mental and physical endurance. Towards the end, they found themselves imprisoned in South Ossetia for a short time after making an honest mistake
of being lost on the wrong side of a border! Thankfully, they managed to successfully complete the expedition in one piece and arrived home at the beginning of October. Commenting after the lecture, Alexander Bukhtoiarov (L6th) said, “Listening to Charlie Walker’s extraordinary story I felt really inspired by the bravery and strength of character he and his companion must have had to endure such a range of temperatures and terrains.” Charlie Walker has completed several intrepid expeditions over the past few years and when asked about his next challenge, he said he hadn’t finalised anything as yet but has the foundations of a new journey to research and plan. 3
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West Side Story A review by Mrs Sharon Gleave, former parent
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aking its debut on Broadway in 1957, West Side Story transfers Romeo and Juliet to a contemporary setting of the time as a musical by Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins. Set in New York’s Upper West Side during the late 1950s, the Capulets and Montagues are represented by two feuding gangs, the Sharks and the Jets - one group are second generation New Yorkers and the rivals are Puerto Rican immigrants. Tony (played by Ben Charles) meets Maria (Violette Foley) at a dance arranged to help integrate the two groups, and they quickly fall in love. Defying convention, they marry in secret and plan to escape to the country. Meanwhile however, the two gangs meet to ‘rumble’ with knives and lives are lost on both sides, Tony trying to stop them fighting accidentally kills Maria’s brother Bernardo (Franco Sorrentino Ojeda), leader of the Sharks. This fuels tension and prompts his friend Chino (Nikolay Filipov) to take revenge, killing Tony.
fight scenes between the rival gangs were well choreographed. The principle characters were well cast, both having superb voices. Tony demonstrated well that he has the ridiculously wide vocal range needed for the part and I enjoyed enormously his solo performances of ‘Something’s Coming’, ‘Maria’ and ‘Tonight’ – simply a beautiful voice, and together with Maria they gave a very moving duet of ‘Somewhere’.
Bernardo’s great accent and characterisation, Anita’s strong alto voice and Doc (Dan Varbanov) for his acting skill were a joy. The inclusion of a live orchestra really made a difference, with singers and players expertly directed from the keyboard by Mr Stasio Sliwka, the Director of Music. The talented musicians and the energetic and enthusiastic actors packed a real punch. Well done Mr Jim Langan (director) for another King Edward’s triumph.
The set and costumes were excellent. You could really picture New York’s Upper West Side, and the orchestra, including several pupils, did an incredible job supporting the actors on stage. The lighting of the last scene was notable creating an eerie ambiance in the green glow. There was a convincing range of American accents from the Company who really brought the score to life, with some stand out numbers like ‘Jet Song’ (featuring ‘Riff’ – Ben Dowson) and ‘America’ (‘Anita’ – Gabriella Brantley). It was song after song of pure genius and everyone really got into that 50’s vibe. I particularly enjoyed ‘Officer Krupke’ led by Action (Ben Garrett) I could see the Jets had a lot of fun with that, and the
IB Visual Arts show 21 March saw our IB Visual Arts pupils celebrate the culmination of 18 months of hard work with a private view of their exhibition. Six U6th pupils: Dino Dalle Vacche, Victor De Thuin Gaviao, Natalia Diz Caceres, Celina Mark, Stella Mark and Anita Murisep, worked incredibly hard to curate and display their thematic approaches to the demanding IB Visual Arts programme. The private view was very well attended and thanks go to Mrs Caroline Shouksmith, Mrs Louise Moore, Mr Andy Bardell and Miss Annie Edwards for their support in helping the pupils to realise their artistic ambitions and put on a very professional exhibition.
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Miss Edwards accompanied Anita Murisep to London to collect her award for the 2018 Painter Stainer Prize. Anita received a certificate and £100 in prize money to spend on art materials and books, and an art exhibition for each of the prize winners.
The Sixth Form Music Captains have the unenviable job of organising the House rehearsals. It is incredible what pupils can achieve in a short space of time. The evening itself, 8 February, was a real celebration of music and lots of fun was had by all. Kate Davies, Director of Music from Edgeborough School and guest adjudicator, had the almost impossible task of judging and announcing the winners. In the end there were just three marks between all the Houses but it was Elizabeth and Wakefield who were crowned the overall winners. At the close of the evening, Kate made a very interesting observation in saying how different the characters of each House were. This is a testament to the tremendous House spirit at King Edward’s.
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With over sixty musical events in the Autumn and Spring Terms alone, opportunities continue to abound for all. Concerts, masterclasses, workshops, competitions, days of musical discovery, orchestral days and choral events across Europe have all provided a varied and diverse programme. There are
Department Round-up too many highlights to mention but a few new initiatives have included our Jazz Band and String Quartet representing the School at Barnardo’s Christmas Market at the Guildhall in London. It was also wonderful to welcome the members of the Band of the Royal Logistic Corps who put our Brass pupils through their paces.
To mark the hundredth anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth, the school production was West Side Story, renowned as probably the most challenging musical ever written. This wealth of musical opportunities is celebrated along with each individual performance this year. We certainly have much to celebrate and to be proud of.
Royal Logistic Corps Brass Showcase
Chapel Choir performs in the world’s largest Church King Edward’s Musician of the Year Now in its fourth year, the competition continues to grow and is a real celebration of individual pupils’ progress as musicians. The first rounds are relaxed affairs held over a number of afternoons, with the final being more formal and judged by an external adjudicator. Over ninety pupils entered this year, all with increasingly high standards. The final had to be postponed due to snow which resulted in a change of adjudicator. At the last minute Dinah Dawkins, a local pianist, stepped in to adjudicate with aplomb having some very tough decisions to make. It was super to see so many parents joining to support. Each round felt like a mini concert, all pupils playing with a real sense of quality and polish in their performances. Above all, it was the mutual support for each other that was noticeable throughout. The advanced classes in the evening were tremendous with playing of real quality from all finalists. Selecting winners was not an easy task and our adjudicator had difficult decisions to make. It is always interesting to sit through this marathon of musical performances and see the progress that pupils make from beginners to post Grade 8 performers; it was a real celebration of musical talent throughout the School at all levels. In the end Robin Su (4th Form) was the overall King Edward’s Musician of the Year with his performance in the piano class.
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concert of English choral classics including Parry’s I was glad and Best pair of sirens, performed to an appreciative audience made up of the community, the public and some loyal King Edward’s parents who had made the trip. The following day the Choir sang in St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City for the main Saturday Mass at the Altar of the Chair. The Choristers and accompanying parents were treated to a reception, kindly organised by a former King Edward’s pupil, Edoardo Bolla (Grafton, 2014-16), who is now studying in Rome. With 18 Italians currently studying at King Edward’s and many Italian alumni, the Choir were absolutely delighted to be hosted in Italy by the wider King Edward’s community. The final musical event was at the main Sunday Mass at Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, sited over the burial place of St. Paul, where the Choir sang Vierne’s epic Messe Solennelle for choir and two organs. They were accompanied by Mr James Furniss-Roe, our organist
in residence and Josef Gaszka (L6th), who particularly impressed the resident organist of St Paul’s. Outside the demanding musical schedule, the Choir still found time to visit a number of famous tourist attractions including the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, in addition to exploring numerous central Rome landmarks and going on a night tour of the city. Commenting on the trip, Mr Sliwka said, “This trip has offered our Chapel Choristers a once in a lifetime experience singing in some of the world’s most revered churches in the ‘eternal city’ all steeped in tradition. The tour delivered so much more than purely outstanding musical opportunities. Each pupil has also been given the chance to expand their independence, to explore the culture of another country and to appreciate the established benefits of travelling.”
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Sports Round-up Hampshire Trophy Finals (U14 Girls’ Netball)
Netball workshop with Surrey Storm defender Kira Wilkinson (U6th), captain of the senior girls’ netball team reports.
September always kicks off with one of the busiest terms in the calendar and this year was no exception. With the increase in the number of pupils at King Edward’s, it was even busier than normal with 25 teams across the School competing in over 185 sports fixtures including football, hockey, badminton, tennis, basketball and cross-country.
Hockey highlights included the U14’s reaching the final of the Hampshire Trophy. The U12’s and U13’s played some excellent hockey with future star players showing off their skills and abilities, and the U15 boys had a successful season, resulting in a few being drafted into the U16 team to strengthen the side.
The School put out 14 teams who played 112 matches. Every member of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Form formed part of our boys’ football programme in the Autumn Term, with nearly 100% of boys in the 3rd and 4th Forms playing a competitive football fixture for the School. The U16s remained unbeaten until they reached the quarter finals of the Independent Schools Cup.
The netball Juniors have worked well together and had an excellent season with some superb wins over Amesbury, Epsom and Christ’s Hospital. India Steer (1st Form) has been a great captain leading by example throughout.
The senior girls’ tennis team won the Round Robin Group round of the LTA National Competition. Individual successes included Adam Thomas (1st Form) and Hector ScottHughes (3rd Form) who have been selected for the Waverley District CrossCountry team qualifying for their age group team in the cross-country event at Charterhouse School. Elliott Moreve (3rd Form) won his cycling Club Championship consisting of a road race, mountain bike race, time trial, track race, track sprint, a 60 lap scratch race and completing a bike skills course! Despite the spells of bad weather, the Spring Term hockey, netball, rugby 7’s, basketball and futsal fixtures took place with over three quarters of the School playing competitive fixtures against other schools. U16 Boys’ Football
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The Inters have made a definite improvement resulting in a separate U14 and U15 team. The commitment and work ethic has been fantastic both in games and squad training and we have had some great wins. Captains Sibel Oztas (3rd Form) and Chloe Kayiranga (4th Form) have both been perfect role models on and off the court. The Seniors had a competitive season with both our first and second teams seeing some positive and high standard results. A special thank you goes to the U6th girls for their hard work and dedication to netball throughout their time at King Edward’s. Once again, senior basketball has seen success this term reaching the Senior Basketball League finals. As he approaches the 500 mark, Ayokunle Onanaye (U6th) is very close to becoming the new record holder for points scored at King Edward’s!
On 2 February, girls’ sports welcomed Jo Trip from Surrey Storm Netball Team to coach a defensive play workshop. This was a huge advantage for our defending players as Jo gave us insights into techniques which are used at a professional level. This workshop was also a great learning experience for our attacking players who were able to see the game through their oppositions’ eyes, giving them insight on how to better work around defenders. It was a real
privilege for the girls, ranging from 1st to U6th Form, to have a visiting coach help them develop their defensive play skillset. The workshop consisted of a series of exercises made to improve defenders’ awareness and agility when marking. All the skills learnt during the session will be incorporated into training as well as competitive play, which will give us that all-important advantage over the opposing team.
U16 Boys’ Ireland Hockey Tour Henry Gray (5th Form), Captain of the U16 Boys’ Hockey Team, reports. Having arrived in Cork after a 05:30 start, we played against Bandon Grammar School, a team composed of two Irish international hockey players. We misjudged our opponents as they won 8-0, which was a slightly disheartening start for us. We then visited Blarney Castle and kissed the Blarney Stone, which is said to be what makes Irish people talk so much! That evening after a short rest in our hotel, we took on a very physical Cork University 3rd team resulting in a 4-0 loss to us. However, the highlight of the match was two players from the University team exchanging their jerseys with two of our own team - a sign of good sportsmanship. After two games we were all very tired but had learned so much from playing against the high-level teams. The following day we faced Midleton College, another talented team who we matched evenly for all bar 10 minutes when we conceded three goals. This school is located right next to the Jameson Midleton Distillery, housing
the largest single-pot whiskey still in the world and after the match we had a fascinating tour of the distillery. We then visited Mr Lynch-Frahill’s home town of Cobh - the last port of call for the Titanic, and also where the Lusitania’s victims are buried. Having learned about these two passenger ships in History two years ago, it was a very moving visit for us all to experience. On the penultimate day, we played our final match against Midleton Hockey Club where we played well before having the afternoon off to explore Cork City. We celebrated the end of our tour with a dinner and small awards presentation before heading back to our hotel to pack. On the last day we were treated to a treasure hunt giving us one final opportunity to explore the City before heading to the airport, tired, beaten but in great spirits. The team would like to thank Mr Lynch-Frahill, Mr Eysele, Mr Shaw and Mr Tudor for a fantastic trip we will remember forever.
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Annual Art Competition inspires amazing work On 21 March, the annual Prep and Junior Schools’ Art Competition saw 77 entries from local children in Years 5 to 8. 13 schools entered the competition submitting between 1 and 10 pieces from their most talented artists across 2 categories – category 1 – Years 5 & 6, category 2 – Years 7 & 8. The brief was purposely kept fairly open with the instruction to recreate a famous piece of art in a different style. The result produced a very exciting, and eclectic mix of 2D and 3D original pieces inspired by artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Lowry and Munch to name just a few. Alice Monhemius from Amesbury was awarded first prize in Category 1 for her Vermeer inspired Milkmaid, second place went to Ethan Davey also from Amesbury for his characterfull portrait of an Ostrich face, inspired by Maria Moss, and third prize was awarded to Sophie Banks from St Ives for her very large and heavy ceramic chess piece of the King inspired by Noi Volkov. A highly commended
went to Mia Donelan from St Edmunds for her Jackson Pollock inspired End of the War painting with poppies. In the older category, first prize was awarded to Sam Rivers from Lanesborough for his extraordinary and very realistic 7ft black and white image of a radish. Second prize went to Oscar Vartan from Barrow Hills for his Steven Ponsford inspired portrait and third prize was awarded to Hugh Bishop from Lanesborough for his fabulous pottery teapot which he created based on Julien Dupré 2D image and his research into 19th Century silverware. Emilia House from Highfield was awarded a highly commended for her Rooster watercolour inspired by Sarah Stokes. The prizes were announced at a very busy Private View Reception attended by over 150 guests made up of entrants, their parents and teachers. Mrs Caroline
Shouksmith, Head of Art at King Edward’s said, “We really have been blown away by the huge range of talent on display once again. Every single pupil should be extremely proud of their achievements. We hope they will go on to continue with art in the future, and we hope to one day see some of them back at King Edward’s as Art Scholars”.
Sam cooks up a storm in National Competition Sam Warne (3rd Form) turned up the heat in the kitchen when he competed in the national Rotary Club Young Chef District finals. Sam beat off stiff competition from his colleagues to represent the School and compete against 11 other local school winners. The District finals took place at King Edward’s on 10 February and required the junior chefs to create three healthy courses for under £15. Sam, the only boy competing on the day, showed off his culinary skills with a classy menu comprising rosemary flatbread with avocado smash, roasted vine tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto; homemade fettuccine with passata and for pudding, elderflower steeped fruits with dark chocolate drizzle and honey roasted granola. At the end of the two-hour time limit, the judges voted Sam third place. After the event, Sam said, “I really enjoyed taking part in the challenge and it has been an honour to represent the School in such a prestigious competition. I am pleased with how the dishes turned out on the day and relieved that I managed to complete all three courses in the allocated time. I definitely plan to continue with my cooking, so watch this space!”
Science Lecture rings a bell On 15 and 16 November, professional actor and former Science teacher David Hall, brought alive the tale of the famous inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell in his one-man show. His interactive story-telling demonstrated how telecommunication started and how it has evolved to the connected world of today. Our 1st Form pupils together with Year 5 and 6 pupils from eight local prep schools, learned all about Bell’s life and what led him to the invention of the telephone. Encouraged to participate, pupils had a go at smoke signals, Morse Code,
semaphore, nautical flags and pennants and a ‘human carrier pigeon’ even flew in to the proceedings with a secret message strapped to his leg! Chris Hooper (1st Form) said, “It was an excellent lecture – engaging and really funny.” Commenting on the event, Mr John Attwater, Headmaster, said, “The Science Lecture workshops have become an extremely popular fixture in our teaching programme and we are delighted to be able to share this exciting and fun way of learning with pupils from schools in the local community.” 7
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PROFILE Zeba Clarke, Deputy Head (Academic)
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rs Clarke came to us from King William’s College, an independent IB school based on the Isle of Man, where her duties included Head of English and Head of Academic Enrichment. A former journalist specialising in energy and economics, Mrs Clarke originally studied English Language and Literature, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Liberal Studies at the University of Aberdeen and took her PGCE at Sheffield University. She has a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management from the Institute of Education. THE MOVE TO KING EDWARD’S HAS BEEN AN EXCITING ONE FOR ME. I RELISH THE CHALLENGES IT BRINGS AND WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY MY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE IN A NEW ENVIRONMENT
As Deputy Head with a focus on academic studies, Mrs Clarke brings extensive international teaching expertise, having worked for the European School Brussels II for nine years, with a further four years spent teaching in China. The role at King Edward’s will include the development and implementation of strategy for academic enrichment, covering both A-level and IB studies. Mrs Clarke said, “The move to King Edward’s has been an exciting one for me. I relish the challenges it brings and welcome the opportunity to apply my skills and experience in a new environment. While there are some clear similarities between King Edward’s and my previous school, I love the fact that King Edward’s offers pupils a choice of academic pathways, i.e. A-level or IB. I’m also attracted to the diversity and international nature of the student population. In addition, the genuine commitment to the strong bursary tradition which is the cornerstone to the school’s evolution represents a progressive culture and one to which I wholeheartedly subscribe.” Mrs Clarke lives on the school site with her husband and son who is a pupil at King Edward’s.
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rs Hallam is a highly experienced careers consultant, having spent the last 13 years providing careers counsel within the secondary school and higher education sector. A graduate from Exeter University, where she studied psychology, Mrs Hallam has undertaken a number of careers based roles but spent four years working for The Careers Group, providing a 8
careers service for the University of London (spanning Kings, SOAS and Queen Mary universities), liaising across all academic departments and offering 1-1 advice and guidance to students. Prior to her University of London role, Mrs Hallam managed the careers service in a girls’ school where she integrated careers material into the curriculum and provided guidance for students at key decisionmaking stages. Rebecca was also responsible for ‘AimHigher’ activities and supporting pupils who had been identified for the Gifted & Talented register. Mrs Hallam holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Careers Guidance from the University of East London. MY PRIORITY IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PUPIL HAS ACCESS TO THIS CAREERS RESOURCE AND I WILL BE WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM ANALYSE THEIR ABILITIES AND SKILLS TO FACILITATE A SEAMLESS TRANSITION INTO THE NEXT STAGE OF THEIR EDUCATION.
At a time when careers advice has never been more important, Mrs Hallam’s appointment is indicative of King Edward’s commitment to the provision of highlevel careers expertise to its pupils and represents the first time the role has been covered by a non-teaching member of staff. Mrs Hallam says, “I relish the fresh challenges that this position brings, offering specialist careers guidance to such a varied student population which includes international pupils and those who have secured a place at King Edward’s via the established bursary scheme. In addition to providing careers counsel for all pupils at King Edward’s, my role also encompasses Upper Prep (Years 7 and 8) at Barrow Hills School. My priority is to ensure that every pupil has access to this careers resource and I will be working with individuals to help them analyse their abilities and skills to facilitate a seamless transition into the next stage of their education. Gap year and apprenticeship guidance, as well as overseeing the programme of speakers who regularly visit the School to talk about jobs in specific industries, will also fall into my remit. These are exciting times for pupils and I am looking forward to bringing my knowledge and expertise to such a progressive school environment”. Mrs Hallam lives locally and has three children.
Elaine Harman, Housemistress of Ridley
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ing Edward’s has appointed Mrs Elaine Harman as its Housemistress for Ridley House, a boys’ House for both day and boarding pupils aged 13-18 years. Mrs Harman is no stranger to the role, having spent the last two years as an Assistant Houseparent at the School, and combining this position with her teaching duties as Head of Economics and Business Studies. Prior to this, Mrs Harman has also held pastoral duties in the girls’ Houses. As full-time Housemistress, Mrs Harman will continue to teach Economics to Sixth Form pupils but due to
the extensive commitment the role commands, has relinquished her position as Head of Department. Graduating in her native Ireland with a degree in Business Studies from the University of Limerick and a Higher Diploma in Education (the equivalent to the UK’s PGCE), Mrs Harman began her teaching career in Dubai spending nine years teaching Economics and Business Studies over there. IT IS A DEFINITE PRIVILEGE TO ACTIVELY FEATURE IN THE LIVES OF THESE YOUNG BOYS AND TO BE A PART OF THE TEAM WHOSE PRIME FOCUS IS TO ENSURE THEIR HAPPINESS, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING.
Having spent time working overseas, Mrs Harman is particularly well placed to appreciate the diversity of King Edward’s global pupil community and identifying the specific pastoral needs of both day pupils and those boarding away from home. She first joined King Edward’s in 2007 and was attracted by the School’s unique inclusive culture and King Edward’s established commitment to providing equal benefits to both privileged and less privileged pupils, developing a generation of children armed with the requisite skills to succeed in an increasingly globalised world. Her interest in the emotional needs of pupils led her to the decision to focus on a role with stronger pastoral responsibilities. Mrs Harman says, “While teaching provides a genuine sense of fulfilment, it is a definite privilege to actively feature in the lives of these young boys and to be part of the team whose prime focus is to ensure their happiness, safety and well-being during their stay at King Edward’s.”
Jennifer Lyttle, Housemistress of Queens’
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rs Lyttle, who joined King Edward’s ten years ago as an English teacher, is used to this type of pastoral role having previously taken the position of Assistant Housemistress at St Bridget’s House (for senior girls). As resident Housemistress, Mrs Lyttle is responsible for the 36 boarding and day girls assigned to Queens’ House and will also continue to teach English. WITNESSING THE JOURNEY OF THE GIRLS WHO JOIN THE SCHOOL AS CHILDREN AND LEAVE AS CONFIDENT AND CAPABLE YOUNG LADIES DELIVERS ENORMOUS JOB SATISFACTION
Mrs Lyttle says, “It is always a privilege to be given the opportunity to play a pivotal nurturing role in the growth and development of our pupils. For me, witnessing the journey of the girls who join the School as children and leave as confident and capable young ladies delivers enormous job satisfaction and I’m proud to be a part of this very important phase of their lives.” Mrs Lyttle has moved into Queens’ House with her husband and young daughter, who is a pupil at our partner school, Barrow Hills.
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Bell Tower renovation and the reinstatement of the school bell On 27 September a new sound was heard ringing over King Edward’s grounds as the old school bell chimed once again after many years of silence. Investigations into the condition of the clock tower, including cleaning the stonework at the front of the School and repainting the clock dial (all part of the 150th year celebrations), turned into a fascinating living history project calling on the skills of local craftsmen and some of the oldest clockmakers in London.
The school bell, originally commissioned by the Governors of Bridewell Royal Hospital following the rebuilding after the Great Fire of London, was made and cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 1670. It had been sitting dormant for many years owing to the poor condition of the heavy oak beams holding it in place. Having inspected the condition first-hand, Mr Richard Hooker, Head of Estates, was determined to hear it ringing once again. Although Mr Hooker’s background is heritage and preservation, the King Edward’s bell is a little older than his previous restoration projects making this a great challenge. The bell itself is 24 inches in diameter and bears the inscription “William Turner President, Maurice Gethings Treasurer - Bridewell London 1670” and has a foundry mark showing three bells. William Turner was Lord Mayor of London from 1668 to 1689 and his portrait hangs in the Selborne Room. The restoration and fitting involved various teams of craftsmen including the King Edward’s carpenters, a local engineer commissioned to repair the brackets, and the original clockmakers - Thwaites and Reed of London, who were invited to inspect the 1809 clock dial
and mechanism. Mr Lintott, a local sign writer who has worked with King Edward’s for over 30 years, was tasked with inspecting, repainting and re-gilding the clock dial by hand. It was surprising just how large the clock face actually is when at ground level. Once the cleaning of the stonework had been completed, Thwaites returned to re-fit and re-activate the clock, resulting in the bell chiming for the first time in many years. It can now be heard on the hour, every hour, which adds a wonderful addition to the School, and was particularly atmospheric during the last Remembrance Service in November.
Chess Champion coach welcomed Mr Julian Elphick-Smith, teacher of English, reports: In late 2017 King Edward’s introduced House, a new publication which appears exclusively online. Now fully established, it sits alongside Kestrel in the Magazines menu on the school website. The two publications are complementary in nature. Kestrel is well known and loved as the record of our events and achievements here at King Edward’s and House adds a new dimension by presenting a twice yearly showcase of (the best of) what the school community thinks and creates. So much good work is produced by our pupils in the classroom, for examinations, within subjects and across the curriculum, and House gives a forum in which to celebrate it. The online magazine is a means to lift the lid on work, ideas, opinions and expressions which teachers and pupils create or spark on a daily basis. The unique social, cultural and geographical richness of the School makes it a particularly inspiring project. Pupils are at the heart of House. They provide most of its content and meet weekly to discuss and edit each edition. They represent all parts of the School, from
the Sixth Form - Max Kirkillo-Stacewicz, Levi Nordmann, Liseli Thomas, Michaela Kafe, Hannah Kidane - to Middle Years - Maxim Agrest - to Lower School - Solange Mistlin, Jude Holton and Eloise Humble. Whilst pupils are primary, House is a publication for the whole school community, and contributions are encouraged from parents, staff and friends of King Edward’s, past and present. Features in the current edition range from original music, video, showcasing, photography and a recorded interview as well as a variety of writings. The concept of House takes its inspiration from the foundation of the School. The Lord Bishop of London initially petitioned Edward VI for ‘a wide, large, empty house of the King’s Majesty’ to give succour to London’s ‘hungry, naked and cold’. House magazine similarly seeks to draw diverse parts - in the form of individuals, ideas and creativity – into a single published body of work. Our logo, a sixteenthcentury image of Bridewell Palace, embodies these founding principles. We are now working on the second edition which will appear on the website in June so have a browse and muse the current edition which can be found at: www.kesw.org/House-Magazine
Young chess players are enjoying the unique opportunity of being coached by an elite chess champion. Grandmaster Nick Pert currently visits King Edward’s once a week to teach tactics to members of the school’s established chess club thanks to the generous funding of current parents Mr and Mrs Chylikin. Mr Pert, currently ranked in the England top 10, is a former World U18 champion and is well known for training some of the country’s rising junior chess stars, including England and County players. The weekly tuition is drawing increasing numbers to the chess club which runs twice a week. Pupils are taught all aspects of the game from converting an advantage through to anticipating the plans of the opponent. Skills are not only relevant to improving their individual chess prowess, but also transferable across many areas of daily life.
important to analyse your game after playing to improve strategy.” True to his word, since Mr Pert’s arrival, the chess team has already participated in a major tournament at Wellington School. Mathematics teacher, Mr Stuart Todd who organised the specialist coaching, said, “These coaching sessions complement our existing extra-curricular chess club and are taking the game to a whole new level. A first for the School, we are very excited to learn from such a prestigious and high-ranking chess coach. We hope this is the start of a long-term future investment for the chess team but equally in the overall growth and development of all participating pupils.”
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The Bridewell Foundation
Changing lives since 1553 150 Years at Witley Appeal hits target
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ast year we set ourselves the target to raise an additional £150,000, that’s £1,000 for every year in Witley, as additional funds to support the Bridewell Foundation bursary programme at King Edward’s and thanks to a tremendous collective effort, we’ve done it! We raised just under £70,000 on the summer 2017 Telethon and over £12,500 with three sponsored challenges. The remainder is made up of significant individual gifts from a number of Old Witleians, parents or staff.
I have good memories of my time, not only of an excellent education in classroom subjects, but also in sports like swimming and cricket.” Christopher Hudson, who was at King Edward’s with his sister, Catherine, from 1952 to 1958 achieved Bridewell Fellowship with a generous gift for the Appeal.
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£0 Christopher Hudson receiving the Bridewell Medal from the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Charles Bowman. See www.kesw.org/150-Years-at-Witley for the full story Graeme Weir, who left the School in 1941, made two generous gifts at the end of the appeal year for which we are extremely grateful. “King Edward’s gave me a Graeme Weir good start to life.
How far does £150,000 go? One boarding place per year costs approx. £30,000 so does £150,000 “buy” 5 full boarding places? No, it has even greater impact.
the UK’s main children’s charities to enable many more bursary assisted pupils to attend King Edward’s than would otherwise be the case.
Each £1 donated is leveraged many times against the Bridewell endowment and our partnerships with the City of London Corporation, City Livery companies and
See www.kesw.org/Changing-Lives for more information
An inspiration to us all In the 50th year of his involvement with the School The Earl of Selborne, Treasurer of the Court of Bridewell 1972-83 and Bridewell Fellow, generously offered to accept sponsorship for the Compton to King Edward’s Witley Chapel leg of his ‘Cathedrals Walk’. Lord Selborne was joined on Sunday 22 April by pupils of King Edward’s to complete his national Cathedrals Walk. “In April 2016 I started walking to Anglican cathedrals in England from my home at Selborne. I am pleased to
tell you that on Easter Sunday I completed the long walk from Truro Cathedral to Exeter Cathedral and in so doing achieved my target of walking to all 42 Anglican cathedrals. For my last Walk I decided to go from Compton, which was on my route between Winchester and Rochester, to the chapel at KESW and I can now claim to have walked between every English Anglican Cathedral and King Edward’s School within two years.” To date Lord Selborne has raised £6,000 for the Bridewell Foundation. There’s still time to donate at: https://mydonate.bt.com/events/ selbornecathedralwalk/455402 He did it again! Old Witleian Bob Jenkins (Grafton, 19471955) completed his 21st London Marathon on Sunday 22 April accompanied by son Rob, and grandson, Iwan. The trio crossed the line in 6 hours and 21 minutes - an incredible feat of endurance, especially considering the unusually hot weather. Bob was raising funds for the Bridewell Foundation, as well as his family’s chosen charity, for the second year in a row. A real inspiration.
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Bob Jenkins, pictured with his 2017 London Marathon medal
“Without the School’s support and encouragement I have little idea what I might have become. My father had died when I was 4 and my mother when I was in my second year at KESW. The support of the matron and staff at this time was excellent. I was lucky to have KESW and my uncle and aunt to support me. Having had the all-enveloping love and support of the School and staff, I fully appreciate how important bursaries are for children who need the help and care that KESW can give.” For more information and to support Bob’s endeavour with a donation see: https://mydonate.bt.com/ events/bobmarathon2018
DEVELOPMENT
Leaving a lasting legacy Dorothy “Dot” Thomson (née Brigham) was only at King Edward’s for a short time in the late 1950s but her time at the School had a profound and positive influence on her, and her sister, Hazel, and Dot remained very appreciative of the opportunity to study here. Dot had two great vocations in her life: her Christian faith and her career in nursing and she reconciled both by specialising in the training of young nurses and in particular midwives up until her retirement.
To encourage and inspire our pupils to a career in nursing, Dame Elizabeth Fradd, a senior national nursing executive, visited us on 22 March to give presentations and answer questions.
The Knapton-Cavill bequest of 2011 funded both the music technology room in the Music School and the socalled “Knapton”, the instrumental music tuition bursary scheme. This exceptional scheme has financed all new 1st and 3rd Formers to try a musical instrument, for some pupils for the very first time, and then has continued to finance the motivated regardless of their ability to pay.
Witley churchyard memorial update Thanks to the generosity of 15 donors and the determination and commitment of Old Witleian John Stead (Ridley 1958-65), the renovation of the Witley churchyard pupils’ memorial will be complete by late spring 2018. We hope to pay back one lead donor’s significant contribution with any additional donations. Please contact the Development Manager, Mrs Emma Harrison, on development@kesw.org for more information.
The fund for the scheme has now almost run down and, despite some support from the 2017 Telethon and from one of our City Livery partners, we will be unable to continue it in its current format. A fundraising event will be held soon – watch this space. For more information about how you might help support the continuation of the scheme contact Mrs Emma Harrison, Development Manager, on development@kesw.org “Knapton-ers”, Lucie Ngueyep Semou & Harry Naylor, with the Master Needlemaker, Colin Tiffin, at their January lunch in the City.
Dot’s sister, Hazel Black (née Brigham), St Bridget’s 195762, and Dot’s niece, Marlies Lawrence, with the plaque in the School Chapel in recognition of Dot’s generosity. Dot sadly passed away in February 2016 after a period of ill health. She left the School a significant bequest to enable young people from a disadvantaged background, whose aims are to go in to nursing or midwifery, to be at King Edward’s. It is us who are now grateful to Dot and her generosity is already funding one pupil’s full boarding fees.
A letter from America 15 February 2018 I was delighted to have crossed “the pond” last summer and participated in the Old Witleian events. My personal involvement with King Edward’s started with my father, Reg Swain, holding the position of Bursar for many years, and me attending as a pupil from 1956 to 1963. King Edward’s provided me with a solid education and experiences but also helped in instilling in me a discipline for life. I found this very important on leaving the School and progressing to higher levels of education and in my subsequent working life. As a result, King Edward’s is very important to me. During my visit I was delighted to learn that the School still holds true to its founding ideals of providing opportunities for disadvantaged young people who may individually not be able to afford the cost of attending the School. I understand that around 20% receive full or partial bursaries. I also learned from the presentations that many past pupils, and often their parents or relatives, make contributions to the School.
The School not only benefits directly from the donation received but also is able to claim a “Gift Aid” tax benefit. Living in America, as I do, the US Internal Revenue service does not recognize King Edward’s School as a qualified (registered) charity. As a result, the School would only benefit from the value of the money sent and is unable to claim further benefit from a tax refund from the US IRS. However, and the primary reason for writing this letter, is that I was introduced in America to the British Schools and University Foundation (BSUF) which the US IRS does recognize as a charity. By utilizing this organization there is a way for US residents to make a donation and claim the gift as a charitable contribution, thus reducing the tax on their respective income. Unlike the UK, it is the giver, not the School, that directly benefits from the tax laws. As result, a US donor can give a larger sum that is offset by a reduction in their personal income tax. I have utilized the BSUF and can testify that the system works. King Edward’s has been receiving my donations and I am able to benefit from a reduction of income tax.
Chris Swain, pictured on the right, with his friend and King Edward’s peer, Michael O’Brien, at the Old Wits’ annual Golf Day 2017 As result of my dealings with BSUF I am now the registered King Edward’s representative for this organization in the USA. I strongly suggest that any OW, or a relative of one, living here in the US considering sending a gift to the School utilize the BSUF as an intermediary. The way this can be achieved is outlined on the BSUF web site, info@ BSUF.org. In addition, I would be very pleased to assist anyone wanting to make a donation for the first time using the BSUF as a conduit. I can be reached via Emma in the King Edward’s Development Office on development@kesw.org Yours, from afar, Chris Swain (Ridley, 1956-63)
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OW Volunteer Yeshen Venema Old Witleian Yeshen Venema (Grafton, 1998) is one of a number of talented King Edward’s alumni who have spoken to pupils about their chosen career paths recently. In February Yeshen returned to the School to share his expertise in a practical workshop for Upper School art students about product photography. Yeshen, who owns his own studio in London, gave pupils a frank account of his experiences trying to gain a foothold in the London arts scene, recognising that ‘careers don’t go in straight lines any more’, and giving good advice about ‘just saying yes’ to every opportunity that comes your way. In a new development for the Old Witleians programme of activities, Yeshen will also be hosting the first of a series of Old Witleian industry networking events on Thursday 17 May in London, this one aimed at Old Witleians working or studying in the Creative Arts industry, as he believes that creating strong personal networks is key to success and that Old Witleians have much to offer one another. For further information or to reserve your place (limited to 15) please email oldwitleians@kesw.org To learn more about Yeshen’s work and to see examples of his photography visit www.yeshen.uk
Old Witleians out and about Old Witleians secured two wins and a draw again the School in keenly felt battles on the pitch this Autumn in Netball (13:1), Football (2:2) and Mixed Hockey (6:2).
50 years after graduating from King Edward’s and looking not a day older, this group of ladies met up in the Brighton in September to share stories and reminisce in the sunshine. Pics supplied by Olivia Akam (née Clifford. Queens’, 1973)
London– based Old Witleians spanning 70 years met up in January for New Year Drinks at The Enterprise Pub owned by fellow OW Nick Hill (Wakefield, 1983). Pictured: Tom Thorpe (Edward, 2013), Ollie Hall (Grafton, 2013) and River Clarke (Tudor, 2014). Join us for the next one on Thursday 7 June.
Diary Ivor Caplin (Edward, 1977) took part in a Question Time style debate for Sixth Form pupils in December, pitting his answers against the School’s Headmaster and Chaplain.
For these and other OW stories visit our news pages at www.kesw.org/Old-Witleians-News
Old Witleian Roger Ellis honoured with France’s highest award On 25 October, Old Witleian Roger Ellis (Gordon, 1934) was presented with France’s highest award, the Légion d’ Honneur, in recognition of his contribution to the Normandy Day landings in
France in summer 1944. Mr Ellis, now 99, was 25 at the time of the landings, having served in the Royal Signal Corps throughout World War II. Mr Ellis joined King Edward’s in 1928 at a
time when the boys wore sailor style uniforms and slept in hammocks in the main school buildings. He particularly excelled at physical activity including participating in the school gymnastics teams.
The Headmaster, Rev. A C Bellerby, described him as “a capable boy” in his leaving report. Roger, who has been based in Belgium for many years but keeps in contact with the School via email and letter, has been a long time donor to the Bridewell Foundation, believing that: “All that has happened to me in an agreeable life...has been due to the ‘formation’ received when at King Edward’s.”
Development & Old Witleian Diary Dates June Thurs 7 London Drinks at The Enterprise pub 18:00 – 21:00 Friday 29 Old Witleians and School Golf Day at Milford Golf Club Saturday 30 Old Witleians Summer Reunion (Registration from 10:45 - note earlier start) September Saturday 1 Northern Reunion hosted by Alison Rundle (nee Bell. Queens’ 1978) in Durham from 19:30 Thursday 27 London Drinks at The Enterprise Pub 18:00 – 21:00 November Sunday 11 Remembrance Day Service Sunday 18 Autumn Sports Day December Friday 14 Bridewell Fellows Luncheon (by invitation only) Friday 14 King Edward’s Carol Service – all welcome For details of these and other events visit www.kesw.org/Old-Witleians-Upcoming-Events
Keep in Touch! King Edward’s Development Office development@kesw.org King Edward’s Alumni Relations oldwitleians@kesw.org Old Witleians web pages http://www.kesw.org/Old-Witleians Witleians Facebook group f Old https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldwits/ Witleians LinkedIn Group i Old www.linkedin.com/groups/3551272 Witleians Twitter l Old @OldWitleians KESTREL SUB-EDITOR MARIE CORCORAN
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