School

SCHOOL HOUSE

A near normal year – hurrah! The Autumn term started with nervous anticipation from the powers that be, waiting to see what Covid would bring next.

Annie Evie

Thankfully school life returned to the ‘old ways’ with mock exams for the Year 11s and 13s coming very soon after half term and into the Spring term, and the real things looming large at the end of the year!

My fi nal year in School House was a wonderful celebration of what School House stands for. We have enjoyed numerous successes in the InterHouse competitions, winning Senior Sports Day, House Netball and House Cross Country. But this has been mainly down to those School House stars who step in to fi ll in the gaps, to swim the one length of butterfl y, don the goalkeeping kit for the fi rst time ever (!), run the 100m or throw a shot put. This is what makes School House so special and something I do hope continues to fl ourish.

As well as our achievements on the sports fi eld, we have seen many School House girls strut their stuff on the boards with some fantastic performances in Antigone and in the A Level and GCSE performances, as well as some fabulous musical numbers throughout the year.

We have had representatives in the Empowering Women in STEM Talent Programme and in the Big Bang competition – all successful in the way they have participated, competed and shared their knowledge and experiences. School House girls have supported and participated in the Pride Club and in the Neurodiversity and Equality clubs, showing wonderful inclusivity and understanding for all. We managed to fund raise over £1,000

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important cause. for Breast Cancer Care and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity thanks to everyone’s efforts in baking and donning pink and running the House Cross Country – all for such an

The Upper Sixth this year have been marvellous. They have led by example and have embraced all that Kingswood and School House have to offer. Their end of term quiz before the Easter holidays was one of the best ever. We got back on the ice and Bulf was thoroughly kissed at the end of the year! I think the Upper Sixth’s biggest regret was that we did not manage to hold our annual Wide Games… that challenge is for a new generation.

My thanks as ever to my terrifi c prefect team, ably led by Annie and Evie. Thanks too to the matrons, Jayne and Caroline, who always provide care and support for the boarders, and lastly to my tutor team. I am indebted to them for their amazing care and guidance in working with me and the girls in School House. We say goodbye to Miss Sutherland, who will be much missed and wish her all the best in her new job. Good luck to Miss Bond in her new role as Deputy Houseparent, I know the girls are delighted that she will continue to be a part of School House. To Mrs Musgrove who is taking on the role of Senior Houseparent, good luck. School House is in safe hands and I wish you all the best.

I have loved my time in School House and it was wonderful to see old girls and staff who took the time and trouble to come back and share in a BBQ together with many memories. Here’s to the next generation of School House girls - #SchoolHouse4ever!

Miss Una Paver (Senior Houseparent)

MISS PAVER

School House has been so fortunate to have had Miss Paver as Housemistress over the past ten years.

She is incredibly compassionate, caring and understanding and always makes time for anyone who needs advice or just a friend to listen.

Joining senior houses in Year 9 can be a daunting experience but the support of Miss Paver and her warm guidance through the important years of personal growth makes all the difference. She always sees the good in everyone and encourages us all to be the best versions of ourselves.

Her house spirit and enthusiasm is unmatched, encouraging us all to get involved with any events and competitions which has led to many happy memories. We are so grateful to Miss Paver for all she has done for us over the years and we can’t thank her enough for all her dedication.

She has been an inspiration to us all and an amazing role model to look up to. She will be greatly missed as Housemistress.

Annie Davis

SCHOOL HOUSE COLOURS AWARDS

• Lily Bradley • Lexie Game • Aurora Vergani • Lottie Dodge • Honor Sokell

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SPIRIT OF SCHOOL HOUSE AWARD

• Emily Ardus • Hannah Gatehouse • Annie Davis

PREFECTS

Head of House:

Annie Davis

Deputy Head

of House: Evie Bradley Head of Boarding: Haysley Ng

Senior Prefects:

Emily Ardus Vicki Baldwin Bels Barry Hannah Gatehouse Kitty Ho Issy Johnson Holly Mann Edie Morris Mia Randolph