Remembrance Service

This is a very important part of our school year.

We normally hold this event outside on the area below the Chapel. It is our chance to remember all those members of the Kingswood community (both teachers and members of staff) who lost their lives in WW1 and WW2 and in other more recent conflicts. It is a very poignant service and, particularly so, with a number of our current students being part of Forces families.

The Roll is read out in two lists, one for WW1 and one for WW2, with some additions at the end.

One of those mentioned is John C Tribbeck (KS 1941-50) and we have a memorial to him situated in the vestibule of the Chapel. We have printed his obituary as it appeared in the Kingswood Magazine in April 1952.

The last name to be read out on the Headmaster’s list is David Boyce who was killed in action in Afghanistan on the 17 November 2011. David was our Head Boy here in 2004 and was in Middle House. His named cross is always placed in the grounds by the current Head of Middle House.

2020 was an unusual year and we pre-recorded the service and this was watched by the students on the morning of 11 November.