Back to King’s

OLD BOYS’ UNION

The 2022 Back to King’s weekend attracted one of the biggest crowds in the history of the homecoming event. It was a weekend to remember, with celebrations kicking off on Friday evening with the Parent Boarder Dinner. Families travelled from far and wide to join their sons in the boarding houses to share dinner and celebrate the wonderful achievements of the boarding community. Saturday was all about sport, from Volleyball to Badminton, Mountain Bike Riding to Football, with drummers making the rounds at each event, encouraging the crowds to cheer loud and proud.

Off the field, the Old Boys Union (OBU) hosted the largest series of school reunions in King’s history. With a backlog of reunions due to two years of COVID lockdowns, the OBU and their families were pleased to reconnect and enjoy the festivities.

In the Thomas Memorial Pavilion, the Harrisford Group enjoyed reuniting over lunch, while the Family and Friends Association (FAFA) set up their marquee overlooking the JS White Oval, attracting a large crowd of King’s families who enjoyed lunch before the big event of the day kicked off.

The much-anticipated homecoming Rugby match saw King’s take on Scots on home soil in front of an energetic crowd that spanned the entire perimeter of the JS White Oval. The boys put on a show, securing the win to complete a memorable day for the community.

On Sunday, an Old Boys service was hosted at The King’s School Memorial Chapel, with special performances from The Prep School Choir. Overall, the weekend was a huge success, with so many of the King’s community, both past and present, coming together to reminisce and show their support for our current Kingsmen.