What King's has meant to our Prefects

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What King's has meant to our Prefects

Isaac Baxter Deputy Head of School

I could throw so many words and phrases at the idea of what King's has meant to me, but the one I’ll go for is, opportunity. 5 years ago, I never would have thought I would have done all of the things that I have in my King's career. Beyond academics, was the choice to study Economics, and the involvement in team sport, the acting, the activities within Lyon House, and of course, my beloved debating. The opportunity to take part in so many different parts of life, and not be put into a box, as I expected myself to be when I first arrived at King's, has helped me grow as a person more than anything else could have. After King's, I am going on a gap year before applying to study Economics at university, and I know that the skills and mindset that King's has given me will send me far.

Charlotte Burton Deputy Head of School

I joined King's in 4th Form, and I can certainly say the last 4 years have whizzed past. King's is a very special place, and I believe that is due to the wonderful staff and key values they hold. King's has allowed me to thrive in many different aspects of life that I didn’t think I would ever discover! Although we faced disruption from the pandemic, King's never failed to provide me with the support that I needed as an individual, and for that I will always be grateful. I have learnt many lessons at King's, not just academic ones, but lessons that I will keep with me as I grow up and move through life. Over the last 4 years, I have matured as an individual, met some amazing people and made friendships that I will treasure forever. If all goes well, I hope to go onto university to study Psychology.

Hannah Branfoot

Over the past year, I have been able to get a unique perspective on the School and the way it runs, from discussing whether to get a new school coat, to seeing all the behind the scenes work that is put into one event, or simply to keep the School running from day to day. I have also appreciated being able to have my say in the goings ons and be able to do my own events, such as doing Assembly for Pride month, which is a topic very close to my heart, and I am so happy to be able to talk about it.

Sophie Gould

I have thoroughly enjoyed every second of my time here at King's. From Third Form to Upper Sixth, there has never been a time where I haven’t felt involved or welcome in whatever challenges I may have faced. Whether this be on a sports field or in a music hall, King's has prepared me for every opportunity and challenge that the future beyond King's may bring. The vast range of exciting options and extra curriculum activities on offer, provides everyone with a chance to try something new and unexpected. This enabled not only myself, but the rest of the School pupils to explore different aspects of school life and exceed expectations in many undiscovered talents, whilst King's was always there to pick up the pieces after any set backs or failures. King's sees every pupil as an individual, allowing for change to occur whilst growing up in a safe environment, catering for every individual need, making it the perfect place for any pupil, especially myself, to have confidence for the future.

Lily Ingvaldson

My time at King's has been hugely important. I will look back at King's as one of the most impactful places of my life. The strong sense of community has supported me through all ups and downs and has equipped me with hugely important skills for life. During the 5 years spent here, I have made amazing memories and friendships which will last a lifetime. After King's I plan on taking a gap year before going off to university. King's has given me the ability to go about everything I do with confidence and integrity.

Dylan Millard

King's has been hugely influential on my development into adulthood, and I have been so grateful to have had the opportunity to give back to the School and the School community as a School Prefect. It has been a brilliant

experience working together with my friends, the Headmaster and the Deputy Head, and I have learned skills which leave me in good stead for the future. King's has been a second home to me for more than 3 years now, and I have loved every second of it. I will miss everything about this school, but I am ready to take the next step on my journey. I am so thankful to everyone in the King's community, and I look forward to coming back in the future.

Felix Mornement

My time at King's has been short lived having only joined in the Lower 6th . Despite this however, the School has enabled me to exceed my expectations of what I thought I could have achieved, and who I have been able to become as a result of my time here. I value greatly the lessons I have learnt. Not only those lessons in the classroom, but primarily the lessons I have learnt about myself, about others and the wider world. King's has allowed me to form lifelong friendships with likeminded and ambitious people. I will look back with very fond memories of the School, and I will miss it as we all move onto the next chapter.

Javdat Muminov

King's has built who I am in these last 5 years. It has been a joy making friendships that I feel certain will last forever. I came here as a quiet international student, having to adapt to the new environment and new country, and I am walking away with many skills. I will look back on all the fond memories I have made with fellow students, teachers and my Housemaster in the classrooms or out on the sports field, or indeed, anywhere around the School. I am hoping to go on to study Sustainable Development at Edinburgh, which I know I can face with confidence with all the skills I have acquired during these last 5 years.

James Newcombe

I joined King's in 2017 from Hazlegrove. King's has allowed me the time to develop and understand the importance of vital skills such as a strong work ethic. This is partly due to the full-on schedule which is on offer. These values have already helped me to achieve one of my goals of securing an apprenticeship and hopefully, set me up well for success in the future. I have also been given many opportunities, such as Ten Tors and the ability to make lifelong friends which is something I will cherish. I look forward to my future however, I will be missing the great memories and times I have had at King's.