HOUSES
BLACKFORD @KSBBlackfordHse
Blackford House is the House at the heart of King's, both physically and metaphorically speaking. We are centrally located within the School campus, with the wonderful Abbey playing fields behind us as our ‘back garden’, and ‘home’ to fifty boys, both boarders and day boys. We passionately believe everyone is someone and that every boy is known for who he is, not just for what he can bring to the House. In Blackford we are immensely proud of our family atmosphere and encourage a sense of purpose and pride in everything the boys do. This is where friendships are made, many of which will last a lifetime. We hope every boy will represent the House in sport, music, drama or debating, to name but a few of the opportunities on offer. We greatly value boys who strive to get the most out of what is on offer and who, we hope, will become well-rounded, confident young men by the time they leave us, ready and prepared to take on the next stage in their lives, whatever it may be. We aim to create confidence without arrogance, and encourage politeness at all times. It is our main aim to ensure that the boys are polite, confident and happy. Blackford boys have a wide range of skills and interests, and I fervently encourage them to pursue these to the very best of their ability. Blackford House offers a huge range of exciting activities within the House, especially on Thursday House Nights and weekends, be it Blackford Black-Out, games nights, fire pit nights, or countless BBQs, to name but a few. I have been the Housemaster of Blackford House since September 2011, I teach History and coach Cricket and Hockey. Prior to teaching, I spent 23 years in the British Army as an Infantry Officer. My wife, Gilly, is the School’s Registrar and she supports us in the House. We have two sons, both of whom are Old Brutonians. Nick Bunday Housemaster, Blackford House