Welcome from the Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School

Welcome

From Stephen Edwards, Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School

Our School values culminate in “Excellence”. Striving towards excellence, does not mean we are aiming for perfection, for none of us is able to reach such a state, but it does mean we are seeking to improve and better ourselves; to be always growing.

Our School is not simply for the talented, but The King’s School encourages each student to work hard at achieving his goals. As we applaud in assembly for the student who has mesmerised us with their musical performance, or for the sporting award they have just received, it is overly simplistic to credit their success simply to talent. These high performing students are committed to their craft and have spent hours of practice honing their skill. Our School Sergeant, Mr Aaran Booth, has a perceptive note on the board outside his office which our boys see every day. It reads:

10 things that require zero talent:

1. Being on time 2. Work ethic 3. Effort 4. Body Language 5. Energy 6. Attitude 7. Passion 8. Being Coachable 9. Doing Extra 10. Being Prepared

At the recent Presentation Night held at the end of the year, not every student was able to gain an “Academic Achievement” award, as these are reserved for the School’s top academics who have worked diligently. But every student is capable of receiving an “Effort” award, awarded to those who work hard and put in the maximum effort.

Our School provides many opportunities for students to achieve. A read through this Gazette will give you a sense of the breadth of activities available. We hope that each boy will find “his thing” in which he excels, whether it be in the tech room, on the sporting field, writing a book, experimenting with science, leading others, caring for the less fortunate, creating a masterpiece or leading a parade. When a boy finds his passion, there is no holding him back as he willingly gives over and above in the effort stakes.

As we encourage our students to strive towards excellence, we are not hoping for perfection, but for a young man who is the best version of himself, so that he can serve others with the talent that God has given to him.