King's School Partnerships and Charity Report 2023/24
Working in mutually beneficial partnerships with the local community in Gloucester has been at the forefront of the School’s values since we were established in 1541.
Being able to give back to the charities and organisations in our county is one of our core values and we constantly look for ways in which to involve different communities. Whether it is a local school joining us for a sports, music, art or science event, inviting community groups to use our facilities, or our pupils volunteering their time to make a difference in the lives of others; these are enriching opportunities for all.
We also look to develop not just learners, but also leaders. Our pupils take charge of charity fundraising days, find volunteering placements and also talk to our partner international school in India about what is happening there and what their needs are.
Learning from each other, co-operating and collaborating are vital to us being a pupil-centred and forward-thinking school, embedded in the Gloucester community. We are proud of the difference we have been able to make and we constantly look for ways to support existing partners and develop new relationships too.
David Morton Headmaster
Woodland Tribe:
Over 50 children from King's Junior School and four local primary schools engaged in an ‘adventure play’ workshop in the gardens at Wardle House, constructing an amazing, creative and sculptural play structure.
Science Lessons at Longlevens Junior School:
During Science Week staff from King’s science department visited the local Longlevens Junior School to deliver exciting and interactive science lessons.
HAF Summer Activities
In August, King's were delighted to host the Gloucester City Holiday, Activity and Food programme (HAF) once again. Bloodhound Education ran rocket making workshops over the four Wednesdays in August, with over 20 families attending each week. At the end of the summer the HAF team and Gloucester families came together on the King's Paddock for a huge celebration.
“We just wanted to say a big 'thank you' for hosting our end of summer HAF Festival. The school is such a perfect venue and really helps to make the event successful. As always, we really value the great partnership we have with you and look forward to working with you again soon.”
Kind Regards,
Dawn Barnes, CEO
2023/24 House Charity Donations:
Laud – Insight Gloucestershire
Serlo – Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Service
Wheeler – The Pied Piper Appeal
A total of £6,933 has been collected from the fund-raising events throughout the year and will be shared between the three House charities.
Over £4,500 for Dornakal
Over £4,500 has been raised for our partner school in Dornakal, India, enabling the continued sponsorship of 28 students, plus purchase of essential equipment
500 Hours
Volunteering
500 hours of volunteering by Year 10 and 12 pupils during Activities Week. This included supporting pupils at Kingsholm Primary School, litter picking, visiting residents at Park View Care Home and preparing meals for local Foodbanks.
The collection of food and toiletries for Lent resulted in 221.65 kg of items (equivalent to 528 meals) being donated to Gloucester Foodbank.
Bursary Fee Remission
93 pupils received means-tested support for their education at King’s. The total bursary fee remission this year was:
£684,000
Non-Uniform
Day Raised...
£1,452
The Junior School non-uniform day in October raised £1,452. This was split equally between Children In Need, The Christmas Jumper Appeal and Gloucester City Mission.
Orchestra in an Afternoon:
We were delighted to welcome over 90 pupils from 7 primary schools. The children rehearsed in their instrument groups, before giving a wonderful performance to their parents at the end of the afternoon.
Gloucestershire
Libraries Sports Festival:
Gloucestershire families enjoyed a day of many different sporting activities from rugby and football to Zumba and martial arts, at Archdeacon Meadow,
Primary Schools Science Challenge:
Led by Bloodhound Education, (the home of the team challenging the land speed record) fourteen teams from 12 primary schools competed to build a prototype car that could travel the furthest out of K-nex
Little Princess Trust
Freya Cornell cut her hair for the Little Princess Trust which raised...
£1,565
Junior School Raised:
£900
In the Trinity Term, the Junior School raised £900 which was distributed equally between the James Hopkins Trust, Gloucestershire Deaf Association and Just One Tree.
Good Food Week Saved £1,000
During Good Food Week in 2023 and 2024, Thomas Franks were able to intercept seasonal surplus food which would otherwise have gone to landfill, saving £1,000 which was distributed equally between Gloucester Feed the Hungry and the Gloucester Foodbank.
Thomas Franks also donated £300 from the money saved at the whole school Lent frugal lunch.
167kg
At the King's Junior School Harvest Festival 167kg of food (equivalent to 398 meals) was donated to the Gloucester Foodbank.
Cricket and Rugby Masterclasses:
Over 170 children from 6 primary schools enjoyed afternoons of cricket or rugby coaching sessions. King's sports staff, together with County cricket coaches and Gloucester Rugby coaches and players delivered the masterclasses, inspiring the children to learn new skills from the professionals.
