KONNECTIONS AUTUMN 11
From The Head Master We were again delighted with our GCSE and A level results, particularly with such a large proportion obtaining the new A* grade at A level (25%), 9 gaining places at Oxford and Cambridge (sustaining our average of 11% of applicants for university each year) and over 90% successful in achieving their choices at university.
A number of new facilities have been completed over the summer including new landscaping on the Hill Lane site and 12 refurbished English and Modern Languages classrooms. The eco-garden sponsored by KESSoc is now blooming after its official opening by the mayor of the city. This is always a very busy term and our students have been involved in an array of activity in sport, clubs and societies, charity work and culture. We have had a number of musical moments this term building up to the Carol Service in the traditional venue at St. Mary’s Church and the Christmas pantomime production of Ali Baba has taken over the School! This issue also reports on the many events that have taken place since July, ranging from regular features such as the Watersports holiday in France, the Goedgedacht Trust in South Africa and Summer Camp at Swanage to the fun involved in exchanging life experiences in Charlotte, North Carolina with our partner school, the cricket tour to Sri Lanka and a new project working with youngsters from St Mark’s Primary School down at Lovaton, our Dartmoor base. The challenges of an expedition across the wilds of Alaska are also described – an experience far removed from the comfort zone of our students! Closer to home our linguists have been improving their fluency with trips to Spain, Germany and France. In December we are saying farewell to Mr Tasker, a long serving teacher of biology and supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh award, as he retires from King Edward’s after 21 years. We wish him well in his retirement. KonnEctionS gives a brief snapshot of the hectic lives of so many of our students at King Edward’s. Some of the individual achievements are also highlighted. For further information please refer to our website and the news section which is updated regularly.
AJ Thould Head Master
King Edward VI School Wilton Road . Southampton . Hampshire SO15 5UQ Telephone: 023 8070 4561 Founded 1553
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