News Archive
Young Enterprise
Several King's pupils took part in a Young Enterprise Fayre recently.
Football at St. George's Lane
King's will play football against local rivals RGS at St. George's Lane
By George! An England call-up.
George Jeavons-Fellows has been selected for England
We're jolly good sports!
There was a triple cause for King's celebration at the annual Sport Worcester Awards
National Debating Success
Four of our senior debaters competed in the Midland round of the Oxford Schools' Debating Competition.
Creighton House supports Kenyan school
Creighton House have formed a strong link with the
Narok
School in
Kenya.
Lego engineering success
A team comprisng seven boys from year 9 and one from year 7 have had great success at the National Final of the first 'Lego League'
Well-judged request
A High Court Judge comes on the regular circuit to Worcester
Alice in Wonderland
King's pupil, Alice Wright was recently selected to run for England
Latin course launched
King's has launched a Latin course with Bishop Perowne
Accolade for King's Geography candidate
Lower Sixth student Joe Fowles attended a special AQA Awards Ceremony in London
Merry Christmas!
Staff and pupils at King's wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.
Latin Reading Competition
The Fourth Forms (Year 7 and 8 pupils) took part in the Annual Inter-Form Latin Reading Competition
Charli's College Hall address
Charli Wilson's address in College Hall this week had a real twist in the tail.
Miss Wootton the radio star!
Miss Jo Wootton, teacher in the Classics Department at King's, spoke on the radio last week
King's v. RGS Worcester postponed
This Wednesday's Modus Cup tie against RGS Worcester has been postponed.
Robotics success
A team led by David Hui won through to the National Finals of the First Lego League competition
U 16 County Netball Champions
King's under 16 netball team are once again County Champions.
Orienteering success
King's Worcester CCF contingent enjoyed a splendid weekend at a recent orienteering competition.
Year 10 students attend international conference
The latest chapter in the EU sponsored Comenius project has begun with a conference in Holland attended by King's pupils and teachers.
Another Gold for Zac!
Zac Purchase (Os 97-04) and his lightweight double sculls partner Mark Hunter have won a gold medal
Boat Club Demolition Begins!
Work has begun on the building of a new Boathouse at King's
Right on Kew!
William Baker (W 85-90) returned to King's this week as a Barnabas speaker
Young Organist
When the Radio 4 daily service was broadcast from Malvern Priory two weeks ago, the organist was a teenage pupil from King's.
Primary Schools' Quiz Final 2010
This year's final of the Primary Schools' Quiz saw a fine victory for Martley Primary School.
Roman Mysteries Solved
Acclaimed children's author, Caroline Lawrence, came into school on Friday 15th October to give a talk to the Fourth Forms
Picked to perform at the highest level
Hannah Jeavons has been selected to train with the Team Bath Development squad.
House Music Competition
Once again, the House Music Competition was a great success.
Noye's Fludde
Noye's Fludde was perfomed in College Hall last week.
Former pupils gather for their annual reunion
The weekend's OV reunion weekend was an enormous success.
6th Form Certificates awarded
Members of the Upper Sixth were awarded their 6th Form Certificates this week.
GCSE silver medal
KIng's is proud to announce a GCSE medal winner from this summer's examination results.
UK 3D Challenge
Three former pupils are well on their way to raising £10,000 for St. Richard's Hospice in a novel way.
The results are in!
King's pupils taking public exams this summer have, collectively, been very successful indeed.
King's students present proposals to European Parliament
Unbeaten... for 25 years!
Members of the King's First XV from 25 years ago held at reunion at the School Fields.
King's defeats RGS in Under-12 County Cup Final
King's defeated local rivals RGS in the final of The Bunbury Cup
Donald Howell's retirement
A champagne tea was held to mark the retirement of D.T. Howell as Chairman of Governors at King's.
Lower Sixth Work Experience
The Lower Sixth are on Work Experience this week.
L6th Business Conference
This year's Sixth Form Business Conference took place last week.
Fort Royal Party
King's Sixth Formers hosted pupils from Fort Royal Community Primary School this week.
Bullbearings - the share trading game
Bullbearings has taken the 6th form by storm.
National Schools' Regatta Success
King's School Boat Club enjoyed several successes at the recent Schools' Regatta.
Farewell to the 2010 Leavers
King's today said goodbye to its 2010 Leavers.
Regatta successes!
King's rowing squads have enjoyed tremendous success so far this season.
Schools' quiz success
The King's Quiz team recently finished second in the National Finals.
Rugby run out for veterans
Two King's teachers donned their rugby boots in aid of the Matt Hampson Trust this week.
Senior Sports Success for Chappel
Chappel House were this year's winners of the Senior School Athletics Sports.
On your bike!
During the King's School Fete on Monday 3rd May, Dan Flamank, Matt Connell, Dave Haddock and Rob Cowburn took part in a 600km fundraising cycle race
Bank Holiday Bonanza
Thanks to all our friends, pupils and staff who helped make the School Fete such a success.
Miles Benjamin to open King's Fete
Worcester Warrior winger Miles Benjamin will open the King's Fete on Bank Holiday Monday.
Linda Crow (College, 1988-1990)
Linda Crow, a former pupil in College who left King's in 1990, visited King's
Big Draw Success!
King's, in conjunction with Worcester Porcelain, has won a major prize in this year's Big Draw.
Cross-country success
Alice Wright has won a bronze medal representing England in the recent Home Internationals series.
Under 15 7s success
This year's under 15 7s squad had a very successful season.
Dada Society - an evening of performing arts
King's staged its latest Dance and Dramatic Arts (DADA) Society show in the theatre
Midlands Maths Challenge Champions!
King's are once again Midlands Regional Maths Challenge Champions.
King's Netball comes of age in the National Finals
King's took in girls at 11 for the first time in 1991. Nineteen years on, we feel that to have two teams in the National School Netball Finals is something of a landmark.
The U19 and U14 girls travelled to Roedean, Brighton to participate in the Championships.
Visit to Air Ambulance Base
A small group of Sixth Form students and teachers from the Charity Committee visited the base of the Air Ambulance at Strensham.
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Assistant Secretary General, United Nations, visits King's
Assistant Secretary General, United Nations and former Registrar of the Special Court (War Crimes)
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Old Folks' Party
Once again, the Upper Sixth played hosts to local pensioners
It's time to get involved!
All parents are invited to join this year's Annual Fund Campaign.
The science of juggling
Students studying GCSE and A level went, last week, to a lecture on juggling.
Enterprising students!
King's Young Enterprise Companies were out in force at the weekend.
Long-serving parents
Stalwart parents bid farewell.
Arkwright Scholarship Success
Prestigious scholarship awarded to Tom Mills
The Big Match!
The countdown to the big match has begun.
History Man visits King's
Kevin Hicks, 'The History Man' visited King's recently.
We will remember them
The King's Foundation observed a two minute silence this week
Former Head of School remembered
Family and close friends of Scott Rennie (Br 93-02) named a boat after him on Friday, 6th November.
Pink Day
In the pink for a good cause.
Netball successes
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Primary Schools' Quiz
Nunnery Wood School are this year's Primary Schools' Quiz winners.
Hows that for a cheque!
King's was delighted to present a cheque to St. Richard's Hospice for £1000.
Morgan cars visit
Six King's year 10 pupils visited Morgan Cars recently
Formal Opening of St. Alban's Pre-prep
One of the most important figures in the recent history of The King's School, Donald Howell, had a building named in his honour
The Big Draw
On Saturday 10th October the King's School took part in the Big Draw,
Worcester Warriors Charity Lunch
Tickets to the latest Worcester Warriors Charity Lunch at Sixways are selling fast.
MEP visits King's
MEP Philip Bradbourne visited King's last week to talk to 6th Formers.
King's celebrates 100 years of Cadets
The anniversary of 100 years of Cadets at King's was celebrated on Saturday, 19th September 2009
Annual Reunion Weekend 2009
Over 250 OVs and Honorary OVs took part in this year's Annual Reunion Weekend
A distinguished former pupil pays a visit
Former King's pupil Stephen Rimmer, Director General for the Crime Reduction and Community Safety Group with the Home Office, came recently to address Upper Sixth students.
Primary Schools' Quiz
The King's School Primary Schools' Quiz kicked off this week with a win for St. George's RC School.
Dot Robot drops in!
Jason Bradbury, one of the presenters of The Gadget Show, visited King's on Thursday.
Golden Girl!
Emmie LeMarchand picked up a gold medal at the recent Schools' Games held in Cardiff.
Big Sing!
Once again the "Big Sing" is a huge success.
King's beat KES Birmingham at rugby
King's First XV rugby team begin their campaign with a win against KES Birmingham.
King's launches 6th Form Certificate
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King's today launched an new certificate designed to boost Sixth Formers' skills and experiences.
First XV off to a flier!
King's First XV got their season off to a flying start with a comfortable victory over King Edward's Five Ways.
New Term Begins
Autumn Term has begun at King's Worcester. Heads of School this year are Emma Le Marchand (Chappel) and Ilija Rasovic (Creighton).
100% pass rate at A level!
A level students at King's are celebrating a 100% pass rate in this year's examinations.
School's Out for Summer
King's said good-bye to a number of staff at the end of the Summer term.
Sarah Cowburn OV
Former pupil Sarah Cowburn, fresh from her success in the GB Women's quad at last month's World Cup Regatta in Munich,
National Youth Theatre success
Two King's pupils have successfully auditioned to win coveted places with the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.
How's that!!
King's U13 won the County Cup on Thursday evening in a game restricted to 20 overs.
Regatta successes
Last weekend the Boys 1st Eight raced at Marlow
Sleep out success
On Saturday night, 80 year nine pupils, 15 Sixth Formers and a smattering of hardy teachers took part in a sleep out
Maths team challenge
King's School Maths Challenge Team finishes 20th in National Final.
New Monitors' Training
The new School monitors enjoyed a busy training weekend in the Wyre Forest last weekend.
Cricket sponsorship
King's First XI cricketers are being sponsored by Halls Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents.
National Schools success
King's School girl rowers had a busy time at the National School's Regatta.
A Fond Farewell
King's Upper 6th formers say farewell in style
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards
King's was represented in force at St. James' Palace
Nicholas Cleobury visit
Nicholas Cleobury (OV) returned to school as one of the celebrated Barnabas Group.
Zig Zag wins ICT prize
Zig Zag takes the ICT prize at the regional YE final.
Sports Day victory for Choir House
Choir House took the honours at the Senior Sports Day held at the City's Nunnery Wood track.
These boots were made for walking
The Malvern Hills echoed to the sound of King's pupils on Bank Holiday Monday.
Golden rowers
King's rowing crews enjoyed great success at the recent Birmingham Regatta.
The Wright Stuff
Alice Wright has enjoyed great success in cross-country running over the past few months.
Young Enterprise success
Yet more success for the Young Enterprise teams at King's.
They played like animals!
King's Netball players ended the season in party style with a competition for teams of mixed ages
Enterprise culture
Crafty By Nature, a Young Enterprise company from King's, wins "Best Company" award at the Guildhall Spring Fair.
Library Awards
King's School library has been awarded no fewer than four national and local architectural and design awards and is awaiting a decision on a fifth.
King's nose best!
KIng's is once again supporting Red Nose Day by having a "Home Clothes Day".
Inter-House netball
Despite the cold weather, the competition was once again red-hot as girls from all senior years contested the Inter-House Netball title.
Pan-tastic result for Chappel!
Chappel House ran out worthy winners of the House Pancake Race held on Shrove Tuesday.
9th Annual London Dinner
This Friday evening sees the occasion of the 9th Annual London Dinner at The RAF Club, Piccadilly.
Football crazy
Honours were shared in the annual football match against RGSAO at St. Georges Lane.
Passion for Pink!
King's staff and 6th Form were in the pink as they raised more than £500 for Breast Cancer Research
Jonny Tyes up the opposition
King's pupil Jonny Tye continues to take the canoeing world by storm as he maintains the superb form that has seen him beat paddlers years older than himself in recent months.
A touch of glass
OV artist Tony Bolland (S 52-60) unveils a unique piece of stained glass in the Long Gallery of the School Library.
Friends Reunited
This year's Old Vigornian reunion dinner was an enormous success with over 220 OVs (former pupils of King's) and honorary OVs in attendance.
1st XV maintain strong start to season
King's 1st XV continued their fine start to the season with a superb win against KES Birmingham.
New term begins at King's
Term officially began at King's on Wednesday, 3rd September with the School top of the league in Worcester and Malvern at A level and top in Worcestershire at GCSE.
Oar-some Purchase!
Zac Purchase (OV) has become the first former pupil to win an Olympic gold medal.
A level results success
King's pupils have yet again triumphed in their A level examinations. Today's results show the best ever clutch of A and B grades at King's.
7 up for Duke of Edinburgh
No fewer than SEVEN King's pupils have been awarded their Gold Awards under the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme this year.
Former pupil on top of the world!
Nick Robertson, a former King's pupil (OV), has become the first OV to conquer Mount Everest.
Media Day at King's
King's recently hosted its first Media Day when 9 former pupils returned as advisers.
Demi's College Hall Poem
Demi Palmer, in her final year at King's, and one of the team of School Monitors, delivered a self-penned poem in College Hall this week.
Lower Sixth Work Experience
Marine biology in Pembrokeshire, actuarial work in Cardiff and the Foreign Desk at the Sunday Times were some of the placements enjoyed by L6th students during work experience week.
Swish on a roll!
Young Enterprise company, Swish, have enjoyed even more success in this year's competition
High Court Judge visits King's
The Honourable Mr Justice Flaux a former pupil of Chappel House who left King's in 1972 visited King's
General Manager, Coca-Cola London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games visits King's
The General Manager of the Coca-Cola London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Daryl Jelinek,
Ton up for Ellis
Jack Ellis, playing for King's Under 15s against Bristol Grammar School, scored his maiden century on Saturday.
King's hosts lecture by eminent Classics scholar
The Classics Department was thrilled to welcome Michael Crawford, Emeritus Professor at UCL,
Luke selected to face All Blacks
Luke Narraway, capped three times in the recent 6 Nations Championship,
has been selected to play against the intiimidating All Blacks in New
Zealand this weekend.
Great North Run
Sixth Formers to raise funds by competing in Great North Run.
Lord Faulkner visit
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The Rt Hon The Lord Faulkner of Worcester visited the school on Friday.
King's vs. RGSAO clash
King's and RGSAO played
out a 0-0 draw in their annual fixture at St. George's Lane.
It's Go for Greens
Election fever gripped King's School last week when over 700 pupils and staff cast their votes in a European election
King's Cadets Flying High
Four RAF cadets from the King's School, Worcester have been awarded coveted gliding scholarships
Luke who's playing for England!
Congratulations to Luke Narraway (OV) as he becomes the first former pupil of King's to win a full England cap.
European Elections at King's
Voting in the King's European Election took place across the King's Senior School campus today
Planning day for the year ahead
Senior staff from all three schools in the King's Foundation (King's senior school, King's St Alban's and King's Hawford) took a day out of school
Swish through to regional final of Young Enterprise
Swish through to West Midland's Regional Final of Young Enterprise
Medical Conference
Our recent healthcare conference was attended by over 250 students
Football at St. George's Lane
King's 1st XI play local rivals RGS at St George's Lane this evening.
Driven by success
King's very own James Thorp is tipped to be the next big thing on four wheels.
Young Enterprise success for King's
KIng's Swish company take the honours
Basketball brilliance!
King's senior basketball squad enjoyed real success in a recent tournament at Bromsgrove School.
Fete raises funds for local charities
The King's School Fete held on Bank Holiday Monday is hailed as a roaring success.
Young Enterprise hat trick!
Three King's Young Enterprise companies battled it out with South Worcestershire's best at the recent Area Finals held at St Mary's Convent.
Maths Challenge success
King's Maths Challenge team have once again taken the honours beating local rivals RGSAO in the process
Richard Westley OV
Colonel Richard J. Westley OBE MC Late WFR (OV) awarded OBE.
Music successes
King's musicians enjoyed considerable success when the recent Music Grade Awards were announced.
Designer of the new Morgan
Matthew Humphries (W 96-01), the project associate of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme between the Morgan Motor Company and Birmingham City University, has been recognised as a 'Business Leader of Tomorrow' at the 2008 KTP Awards.
Pan-tastic performance
It was
pans at the ready at King's as staff and pupils joined in a pancake
race around the school grounds to mark Shrove Tuesday.
Netball teams reach the national finals
Under 19, under 16 and under 14 netball teams travelled to Wednesbury at the weekend and enjoyed great success.
On your guard
Captain Oliver Doherty of the Irish Guards visited Year 7 pupils at the King's School to thank them for the letters and parcels they had sent him whilst serving in Iraq.
Young Musicians' Concert for Haiti
Please support a Young Musicians' Concert in aid of the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
Oxbridge successes
King's has no fewer than 9 students holding offers for Oxford or Cambridge Universities
Pancake race
This year's pancake race was a huge success
Tom Bader remembered
The King's Foundation is saddened to hear of the death of Tom Bader.
Spring Term begins
Spring Term began at King's on Tuesday, 5th January.
Cheers to the Leavers 2008
Heartbreak Hotel as King's pupils bid farewell to King's
New Art School opens
The highly-anticipated Art School is officially opened at King's.
Visitors from Zaragoza
King's this week welcomes 30 students and 3 staff from Zaragoza in Spain.
King's sponsors Shakespeare At The Commandery
King's is delighted to sponsor the opening night of this year's Shakespeare At The Commandery production