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KC NEWS FROM COLLEGE LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

10 MINUTES WITH Dr. HORGAN

OUR REFURBISHED EARLY YEARS CENTRE

RENAISSANCE

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AUTHOR’S VISIT STEWART ROSS by Isabelle Register Librarian Page 9 Page 13 Page 14 Page 22 Stewart Ross, author of around 300 books, visited KC on COLUMN October 31st and talked to Year 7, 8 and 9 students about his EDITOR’S latest novel, The Salvation Project, last in his Soterion trilogy. A new autumn term at Kent College FROM THE HEAD MASTER’S DESK His enthusiasm and obvious delight to address the students welcomes many undiscovered opportunities enthralled them all, and they also had the opportunity to and hopeful prospects. Each student The theme for this edition of the Kent College Times is ‘Renaissance’. I love the fact that every year the KC Community is reborn purchase books and have them signed. is progressing a step further into their as new students join and all the others progress to a new position on their journey through the college. Perhaps KC is also a academic journeys, with some beginning ‘renaissance school’ in the sense that it is polymathic and does not specialise in just academic progress or sport or music as some their GCSE classes, others pushing on schools, but in individuals who are encouraged to develop their talents fully: perhaps that is why academic results have never been towards their exams in the summer and better, the Engineering Team are national champions and the Under 18 Girls’ hockey teams and riding teams are through to national some, like myself, beginning a whole new fi nals, all within the fi rst few weeks of the term. course. I trust you will enjoy reading about our vibrant community in this edition of the Kent College Times which has also been delightfully The theme Renaissance refl ects both the refreshed. reality and the concept of change. A student is made aware of the new perspectives on a subject every moment that they spend TO NEW COLLEAGUES in a classroom. Whilst this cultural and WELCOME intellectual development is occuring, I am pleased to welcome Mrs Andrea Warden to the Senior Management Team in her role as Director of Admissions students are often experiencing a rebirth of and Marketing. Mrs Warden has over thirty years of international marketing and managerial experience and joins their own personalities and characters. us from Frette SRL, Italy where she was Brand Director. Mrs Zen Stedman has been appointed Nursery Manager This happens continously throughout one’s and is looking forward to welcoming families into the Garden Cottage Nursery, which is due to open in the Spring life, as we infl uence and are infl uenced, Term. Mrs Stedman joins us from Little Learners Nursery where she was manager. however it seems most rife between the ages of 11 and 18. We have a fresh, new Design and Technology Team with Mr Michael Cloke as Head of Department and Mr Tim Philips as a Teacher of DT. Mr Cloke joins Kent College from the University College School London and Mr Phillips This means that pupils at Kent College are from . open and engaged to whatever the new academic year may bring. This is how the Mrs Elizabeth Koralewska joins the Business and Economics Department and her husband Mr Grzegorz Koralewski extraordinary achievements that make the has joined the Physics Department. They were both working at the IB World School in Poland and have moved contents of this magazine come to life, to with their two children. Mrs Linda Grieve is covering Mrs Tomaszewska’s maternity leave and is through students that are harnassing their ever-developing potential. teaching both Geography and PSHE. Mrs Grieve originates from Scotland and has just returned to the UK after teaching at The British School in the Netherlands. Mrs Emily White joins the English Department from The London Whether embracing change in the form of School of English. Mrs Marie Christian’s last post was at Choochoos Day Nursery, but having previously taught at a redesign of the KC Times, or embracing St Edmund’s, she is now teaching in our Drama Department. Mrs Shewta Dal has joined her husband Mr Dal here change by starting a new subject or at KC and is providing Sessional Learning Support. club, every member of the Kent College Community is in a constant state of We welcome the following to the support staff : Jonathan Crwys-Williams (Front of House - Catering); renaissance. Adam Finnis (Commis Chef); Theresa Franklin (Catering Assistant); Prakashchandra Gurung (Cleaner); Hayley-Anne Terry (Front of House Supervisor); Luis De La Barra Castro (Spanish Language Assistant); Samantha Cross, Joshua Devine, Charlotte Johnson (Boarding Tutors ); Eleftheria Mathioudaki (Resident Tutor); Athanasios Vostanis (Boarding Tutor); Francesca Waters (Assistant to Sports Department); Annabel Carter and Angela Pickering (Junior School Receptionists); Miss Rachel Willard (Secretary to the Bursar) and Mrs Kerry Parry (Receptionist) by ELOISE RONDHOUT Year 12 by 2 DR DAVID LAMPER 3 EXECUTIVE HEAD MASTER ACADEMIC SUCCESS ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

Kent College students and staff celebrated another record year for A level by MICHAEL TYE results, with over 80% passed at grades A*-B, a 100% pass rate and almost YEAR 13 half of all grades at A* - A. Particular congratulations for high levels of academic achievement go to the following top performers at A level: Following on from the article in the summer KC times, Kent College’s Engineering team Bill Cain, Elizabeth Letley, has seen further success with their Low Cost Alan Han, Esther Anemeje, Robotic Arm project. Filippo Brioni, Crystal Ding, Nikolay Krushinskiy, Rachel After winning the regional fi nals in Huang, Mofane Lam, Daniel July, they were invited to represent Marsik, Jim Lyu, Max Tio, the South-East region in the National Finals for the Engineering Education Scheme hosted by the Engineering Anna Udras, Gareth Owens, Development Trust. The team presented a compelling case Kexin Zheng, Christy Siu, Clio to the judges that consisted of leaders in the engineering Rudgard-Redsell, Zishen Wang, industry. Despite facing gruelling competition from other schools, Hannah Watton, Alan Wu, the team’s eff orts pulled through as they emerged victorious and were Jack Yu, Charlotte Woods, declared national champions! They won a trip to visit Land Rover facilities and have an experience off road driving. Robert Sotillo. On 7th November, the team was also invited to present their project at the House These results follow IB outcomes which were also the best the school has achieved, with an average point score of over 37. The results will enable access to top universities in the UK and further afi eld: Alice Scharmelli scored a perfect 45 points of Parliament in celebration of “Tomorrow’s Engineers Week”. They had the opportunity and is studying Medicine at Wadham College, at the University of Oxford. Head Girl, Emily Insanally scored an impressive to present their Robotic Arm to industry leaders, MPs and Lords, and received high praise for 44 points which has secured her place at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge to study Economics. Head Boy, Robbie Whittaker the work they have done. At the same time, they discovered stunning engineering projects also achieved 44 points and a place at St Hugh’s College, Oxford to read History. made by other schools, allowing them to further their knowledge of the fi eld. They also met All students gained places at their universities of choice: Hannah Watton secured a prestigious sports scholarship at with Rosie Duffi eld, MP for Canterbury, and spoke with her about educational opportunities Kentucky University; Carla McIntyre and Christy Siu will take up places at LSE; Clio Rudgard-Redsell is studying Veterinary in the constituency. Medicine at the University of Nottingham; Jim Lyu has been off ered a place at Melbourne University; and Filippo Brioni has been awarded a top scholarship at Bocconi University, Milan. The engineering team has enjoyed the vast learning opportunities they have been presented Along with top scores in the IB announced in July these A level results secure UCAS points in the new tariff (the basis for with over the past year. They are honoured to be able to represent the school in competitions, university off ers) with an average of over 160 per student: the equivalent of A* A* A. and will continue to work hard and strive for greater heights!

These were followed by excellent GCSE results: The courses have changed, the grading has changed for some subjects, the nature of assessments has changed with much less emphasis on coursework - but the personalised approach at Kent College has ensured that student success is the same as ever.

The overall pass rate was 100% and most students achieved 5 grades at the equivalent of A*-C. Around 70% of all grades achieved were equivalent to A* - B grades. These statistics follow on from the best ever results at A level and IB already announced. Students who did particularly well include the following top • EXAM RESULTS performers: Carla Barwick, Harry Blake, Sophie Blummers, Ethan• Brien, Emily Brown, Olivia Clarke, Lucia Cortajarena Isasi, Abby• The national newspaper The Times noted Kent College as eighth in Cox, Amanda Cufl ey, Anousca de Moubray, Jana Dinger, Alistair the UK for IB Results Figgis, Annabel Jones, Daisy Lee-Browne, Garima Limbu, Juliette Packard, Theo Pilkington, Noah Radcliff e-Adams, Eloise Rondhout,• The Telegraph included Kent College in the top 100 schools for A Yoshinobu Saji, Kieran Shave, Shreyashi Thapa, Phoebe Watton. Level results, for the fi rst time ever Academic success this year meant that The Times noted Kent College as eighth in the UK for IB results and The Telegraph included KC for the fi rst time in the top 100 schools for A Levels based on the• IB results stood at an average of 37, with a perfect score of 45 percentage of A/A* achieved. from Alice Sharmeli who goes on to study at Oxford, with Head Boy Robbie Whittaker, who achieved 44 points and topped off with Head Girl Emily Insanally, going to Cambridge with 44 points by DR DAVID LAMPER • GCSE pass rate was 100%, with 70% of these being A*-B grades 4 EXECUTIVE HEAD MASTER 5 by AMANDA CUFFLEY IN CANTERBURY FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY YEAR 12 ROCKING WITH ROCKHAMPTON from Queensland Australia MUSIC

A wonderful fi rst concert of the new school year, in collaboration with the band from our partner school in Australia, took place in the chapel on 21st September. It was a real pleasure to welcome the Headmaster, students and staff from Rockhampton, who put on a splendid foot-tapping programme of jazz/rock classics. Kent College's Cantabile choir and String Quartet supported our guests with further musical items, and principal members of the 'Little Women' cast gave the audience a little preview of our forthcoming school musical. Well done to everyone from both schools on a super evening of entertainment.

On Friday 17th LOWER SCHOOL MUSICIANS FROM CANTERBURY TO WINCHESTER November, a busy school week ended AT TEATIME SEDECIM following in the footsteps of Pilgrims with an uplifting and ENTERTAIN very well supported Teatime Concert given by pupils in the Lower School. During the Autumn Term, our chamber choir, Sedecim, All of the solo performances were of a high standard, with many of these have had no fewer than fi ve major engagements. As well as given by pupils new into year 7 this year. The Flute Group, Folk Group and providing weekly anthems for Friday chapel services, leading Cantabile Choir also performed, showing off all their valuable hard work the traditional Advent service and singing at our atmospheric from the weekly rehearsals this term. Carol Service in Canterbury Cathedral, the choir led two quite splendid Choral Evensongs. At the church of St Mary Kippington in Sevenoaks, music by Walmisely, Todd and Howells was sung magnifi cently, in the presence of a large and appreciative congregation, and accompanied skilfully at the organ by Canterbury Cathedral’s Adrian Bawtree. Just two weeks later on 22nd November, although taking the faster route by bus, the choir followed the journey by many a pilgrim from Canterbury, and performed a quite splendid service for the Feast of St Cecilia in the prestigious setting of Winchester Cathedral.

6 7 KENT COLLEGE STORIES by SAM STEVENS by JULIETTE PACKARD YEAR 11 LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL YEAR 12

In October our annual school musical was congratulations go to Alicia Hunt who performed. This year it was the heartwarming excelled in playing the central role HAMLET story of 'Little Women' based on Louisa May of Jo March; she had not only AT THE SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL Alcott's renowned novel of four sisters living vocal skill but also the highest DRAMA through the American Civil War, and their class of acting and commitment journey of love and death through that period to the role. We would like to of time. As always, the cast collaborated thank Mrs. Lock, Mr. Ross, and alongside the greatly appreciated all other staff for the time they direction of the Music and Drama invested in the production and departments to perform a outstanding, we very much look forward to heartfelt performance for family, friends next year's production! and the school community. The evident chemistry between the principals and a very talented group gave the production a highly professional note. Principals included Olivia Earl, Joe Hearnden, Tara Woodley, Amanda Cufl ey, Morgan In the Autumn Term, Shakespeare Goodall, Chris Schools Festival performances took Noy, Abby Cox place across the country. This is one of and Juliette the highlights of Kent College’s Drama Packard. calendar; the world’s largest youth Particular drama festival, where, in professional venues all over the UK, primary and pupils come together to perform Shakespeare.

On Monday 6th November, an audience at the Gulbenkian Theatre was treated to an abridged version of Hamlet by Kent College students. The production featured Sam Stevens, Ottavio Pagliaro, Bea Paisley-Day, Josh Thompson, Grace Morrison, Elliot Lea and May Douglas in the major roles, supported by a strong, talented cast of young actors from the lower years of the school. Being part of Hamlet was an incredible experience, and the cast would like to thank Beth Greenlaw for her tremendous direction. OUR DAY OUT Originally written for television by Willy Russell When Mrs Kay’s ‘Progress Class’ are set free on a coach trip to Conwy, they can hardly believe their luck until killjoy Deputy Head Mr Briggs gets on board. Stopping off at the café, the zoo, the beach and the funfair, the children take advantage of the numerous opportunities to bicker, fool around,and get lost. But this is more than an extracurricular frolic, as the depressing present and empty future for these comprehensive kids becomes clear. Our Day Out is a poignant celebration of the joys and agonies of growing up, and of being footloose, 8 fourteen and free from school! 9 KENT COLLEGE STORIES by DAISY LEE-BROWNE YEAR 12

by SAM STEVENS STUDENT CONTEMPLATION YEAR 11 In the Autumn Term, the A Level and IB Geographer’s, lead by Mr Letley and GEOGRAPHY Miss McCardle, travelled to Slapton Ley Field Studies Centre in South Devon to complete fi eldwork investigations. Having arrived on a surprisingly warm Sunday afternoon in October, we strolled along the famous bar - a beach feature - and through the nature reserve, there was time for an ice in extraordinary times? cream and refl ection at the memorial to American Soldiers Are we living that lost their lives there in the Second World War, the beaches having been used to prepare ahead of D-Day.

The following day was spent in Plymouth where we visited diff erent areas around the city and collected data To what extent has there been a in to investigate patterns of urban deprivation. It is probably renaissance fair to say that we did not see the most attractive parts polarising politics within the UK? of Plymouth, but it was really interesting to understand more about aspects of social deprivation and the urban environments in these areas. At the end of the day we visited the dockland and marina to see the thriving part of the city Does the Brexit vote, coupled with the election of Donald Trump, suggest that that has been redeveloped, a welcomed juxtaposition. we are living in a political era that is signifi cantly diff erent from what has come before - an era where Western democracies have become politically On the second day the focus was on coastal management. polarised? Or is the gulf between the left and right being exaggerated We walked 8km along the Start Bay coastline whilst looking perhaps, by the offi cial and social media? at diff erent coastal defence schemes and also collecting In the last fi ve years, the rise of popularity for UKIP had pushed for the sediment data from the beaches. We found out about the EU referendum, triggering the renaissance of a right-wing, Eurosceptic destruction of the coastal settlement of Hallsands and how movement in British politics. Brexit has seen the Conservatives this was, in part, caused by human actions. Storm Brian moving from the centre to the right to off er a contrasting option. Meanwhile, Jeremy Corbyn has become the fi rst Labour leader had hit the UK the day before and the group battled through since Michael Foot to reject the centre ground. What we now rain and wind; despite the weather making it pretty diffi cult have is an essentially polarised political culture - which appears to record anything on paper we were all mostly dry in our much more starkly in Trump’s America. very stylish purple waterproofs! A key part of this is a rejection of the centre ground. Both the Conservatives and Labour have moved away from the neo- On the morning of our last day we walked down liberal ‘third way’ favoured by leaders of late, while Donald to a small bay to study isostatic and eustatic Trump’s Republicans now look to have moved much further landforms. As well as the normal inhabitants towards the right. Even Margaret Thatcher and Ronald of the beach there were also hundreds of Reagan, two strongly conservative Western leaders, did not ‘Portuguese Man O’War’ jellyfi sh, which was foray far from the centre ground in many respects. Now that parties have moved away from each other, the political climate a shock and we had to watch our footing seems more polarised. Is this what the people want? as they are highly toxic! In the afternoon we had a break from geography and went to do Well, political parties are not the best indicators of public some canoeing on the nearby river estuary. opinion, because they off er distinctly set options. When there During the various races and competitions are fewer of these - such as in America’s two-party system - the voter has to make a choice which may not represent many friendships were tested and pushed to their personal views closely at all. For example, there are many breaking point but we managed to reach land Conservative voters who don’t support Theresa May, but who again having had great fun. Mr Letley would wouldn’t dream of voting for anyone else. Trump appealed to like us to point out that we were also having many Americans because he embodies change - drastic change, a series of talks as we paddled along relating but change that appeared as obvious and tangible to many people who felt left behind. The key point here is that a vote for a perceived to river and coastal landforms... Some of us ‘hard left/hard right’ candidate does not count as an endorsement for their also had time for early morning running and particular viewpoint, especially when other options are scarce. we all tried our hand at camp fi re lighting with fl int and strikers one evening. So, it is clear that a division, a polarisation, is present - we’re witnessing how modern issues like Brexit can aff ect an entire party’s direction- but the views of the public have, in many ways, and on many key issues, stayed largely the same. The next Over the course of three days we had seen question is how far is that polarisation a refl ection of the past, or a foreshadow of a more the most deprived areas of Plymouth, studied radical future. Perhaps we really are living in extraordinary times. coastal defences in the aftermath of Storm Brian and survived the testing team building activity of canoeing. It was, undoubtedly, an All opinions are that of Sam’s as an individual and do not, in any way, represent those of Kent College as an establishment. extremely successful trip. 10 11 KENT COLLEGE NEWS by TOM NEAME YEAR 12 SCHOOL TRIPS NEWS IN BRIEF

BORDER’S ACTIVITIES KC CHARITIES REMEMBRANCE DAY

There have been several school trips so far this year, including an art trip to The Royal Academy of Art to study the work Jasper Johns and his exhibit, called, ‘Something Resembling Truth.’ This was a benefi cial and interesting trip for everyone who took part. Other trips included the Year 13 Enginerring Trip to Par- liament, Year 11 Geography Field Trip, Year 12 Geog- The entire boarding community started off the year raphy trip to Devon and a visit to Cambridge University with a trip to Dreamland in Margate and since then the This term, our school’s charity committee have for several Year 12/13s. boarders have also been on a number of trips such as been focusing on raising money for two specifi c local charities: Rising Sun - a domestic abuse and PROJECT trips to Westfi eld and Thorpe Park. For halloween, a violence charity and Calm - a charity specialising GENOME party was run successfully by a group of boarders and in men’s mental health. In order to raise money for the annual Christmas party and lunch was thoroughly these charities, a successful bake sale was held The school has been very fortunate to be chosen enjoyed by the entire boarding community. early in the term and other larger scale events to take part in the 25 genome project from 6th such as a non uniform day also took place. A junior charities committee for pupils in 7-9 November to 8th December. The Wellcome was also created this term with enthusiastic Sanger centre is a world leading genomic juniors who also thought of many ways to FIREWORKS NIGHT raise money for local charities of their choice. research centre in Cambridge and as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations they are going to sequence 25 UK species for the fi rst time. Pupils will be asking the scientists and To remember all the soldiers who died in the First and Second wildlife experts questions World War and subsequent wars, the whole school gathered both on line and in a live in the quad before 11am on the 10th November. The names chat session. They will then of past Kent College pupils who died in the wars were read vote for a species from the Iconic out as Year 7 pupils placed poppy crosses in the fl owerbeds species on off er which include the and a Bible reading was read before the school fell silent Hazel Dormouse, Scotch Thistle, for two minutes at 11:00am. The silence was broken by St Kildas Wren, Barn Owl and ‘The Last Post’ and the Chaplain concluded with a prayer. Fireworks night, was a fun-fi lled night as usual. The Young Catshark. Enterprise groups provided the evening’s refreshments and made a great job of it. The Fireworks display topped off the night, providing a stunning array of fi reworks and colour.

STEM WORKSHOP DUKE OF EDINBURGH The Pretty Curious STEM afternoon was amazing. We learnt As always, this term has been a busy a lot about virtual reality and Smart one for Duke of The Edinburgh Scheme. living as well as participating in a Year 11 have started their way towards competition to build a robot with their Bronze and Year 12 began their some practical functions. (Kent Gold award. Year 12 jumpstarted College team Auxilium won this with a trip to Snowdonia, Wales for competition), the members were 4 days. After some preparation, they Daisy, Laura, Sasha, Amelia and managed to climb Snowdon, the Ellie. We all enjoyed this event tallest mountain in Wales. They look and are excited about attending forward to their qualifying expedition more events like this one. 12 in the Lake District, later in the year. 13 10 MINUTES WITH DR HORGAN by OLIVIA CLARKE by ROBBIE WHITTAKER YEAR 12 OLD CANTERBURIANS HEAD BOY 2016-2017

During my chat with Dr. Horgan, a clear theme Melville. Her love of texts sparked more questions and presented itself from her recollections of her she expressed how these novels were so important in DANNY recording the ‘quiet lives of everyday people’. HUI life; relationships - with family, education, historical events and literature and these will It is thanks to Charles Dickens that Dr. Horgan arrived form the core of this article. in Kent. At UCC she had fallen in love with his work and she came to the University of Kent to take this interest Danny Hui and his old Head Master, OC hockey on Speech Day Those most formative relationships revolve around further with a Masters Degree that focused on Dickens Roger Wicks family; growing up in the vibrant and urban city and Victorian values, including gender and of Cork in Ireland, Dr. Horgan comes from a political theory. Dr. Horgan cites the close knit family with whom she spent most relationship with Dickens as one of SPEECH DAY saw an address by Mr Danny Hui OC. the most important and one that has 2017 of her time. Early education took place in a Danny gave a charming and thought-provoking speech, engaging his ‘lovely’ convent school The recollections stayed with her throughout her adult of these primary years are punctuated life; each time she comes back to audience with references to Guilford House and tales from his time at his work, he has something new to by literature that have stayed lifelong KC. Travelling with his young family, Danny was delighted to be reunited loves, Jane Eyre at twelve, Little say to her. It is these books, she Women during one winter, Roald Dahl says, that are packed in and out with Head Master from his school days, Roger Wicks. Following Mr Hui’s throughout. Moving to secondary of boxes, that stay with you and address and the formal presentation of prizes, the OCs vs the school mixed become a part of your life. school and a new relationship blossoms; First XI hockey was played on the astroturf, with good levels of support. with history and politics. Dr. Horgan became and remains politically aware and Then came a PhD investigating the engaged, enjoying the link between history Graduation link between Bram Stoker’s Dracula and and current aff airs. Dr. Horgan’s love of literature Irish immigration, where the relationships A CHANGE OF PRESIDENT continued as she studied for her Leaving Certifi cate with literature, history and politics united. (A Level/IB equivalent), where she discovered novels Alongside her doctoral studies, Dr. Horgan taught Throughout her extraordinary 39 seminars and lectures and it Danny Hui takes the podium at the of disaff ected youth, a fl air for art and year service to Kent College, Mrs a love of vintage clothing. Here she was in the classroom where she Speech Day ceremony developed a signifi cant relationship; felt she belonged. Shortly after Carol Baker has seen thousands with her English teacher who ensured completing her doctorate, she retrained as a teacher, worked of pupils come through its doors. she learnt to go beyond her innate ANNUAL REUNION From their arrival as fi rst years enthusiasm and talent to develop a in a variety of Kent schools deep work ethic, until fi nally achieving before securing a teaching place Saturday 23rd October saw the beginning an exciting journey, at Kent College. So, another an A1 grade. It is her belief that it was Annual Reunion of OCs. Beginning Carol saw through that journey until this determination to refi ne her skills new relationship blossomed; one where Dr. Horgan thrives with coff ee in the 1885 cafe, the they emerged as young adults. As that form the basis of the relationship many former pupils returning to the we benefi t from as her students. in a school she loves, with such, Carol has been a fantastic passionate students with whom school enjoyed cheering on KC’s President of the Old Canterburian As an undergraduate at University she is able to share her joy and teams on the hockey and rugby College, Cork, and the fi rst in her family knowledge. She explains how pitches. Prefects then led tours of Club, with her excellent knowledge to attend university, each teaching day is diff erent; of the students and a genuine love the great joy is helping students the school and the alumni could Dr. Horgan married her two reminisce about their former school for the place. Upon her retirement abiding interests, taking a build their own relationships with Mark Jones, incoming OCC President joint honours in English authors and literary genres while lives. Those returning particularly and History. She fi nding creative paths into texts. enjoyed visiting the Chapel, and paints a vivid picture observing the plaques dedicated in Summer 2017, Carol also of the University’s A Sweet Youth We can really have no to long-serving former members of decided to hand over the gothic windows, better conclusion than to staff . As the event moved up into stained glass and Latin learn from her success. the Old Library, artefacts from the Presidency. Mark Jones, the mottos where she spent three very ‘Keep going’, she advises and, perhaps we incoming President, shares the happy years exploring her subjects and should add, cherish your relationships with school archives were displayed developing relationships with authors. place, thing and person. before the kitchens prepared a ethos of expanding involvement This time sees her discovering 19th thoroughly enjoyable three course Ex-OCC President, Carol Baker, with with the club and will be working Century American literature with the lunch. The day was thoroughly fellow retiree Tim Williams likes of Henry James and Herman hard to ensure that OCs continue enjoyed by all. It is by no means to feel very much part of the too soon to start making plans to Kent College family. As a committed member of the Old Canterburian The University of Cork bring alumni together for next year’s event: particularly those who left Club, Mark, who will be working alongside contemporaries from his the school in a year ending in the school days, hopes to see regional events also take hold. OCs can number 8 (i.e. 2008) are welcome, look forward to meeting him at the events which are held throughout but any former Old Canterburians the term, details of which can be found on the OC website, accessed will be welcomed back too. Precise via kentcollege.com. details will be sent out soon.

14 15 Dr Horgan Currently KENT COLLEGE NEWS

by EMMA NEWSON SPORT YEAR 12

The Autumn term has been an exceptionally busy one with many matches and over 100 pupils representing the school on Saturdays on a regular basis. As ever, there have been some triumphs and some struggles. There has been some excellent team and individual achievements over the course of the term.

The most notable achievements this term must be credited to both the Girls under 18s and under 14s Hockey Outdoors and Indoors. The under 18s have had an extremely successful season so far, commencing with their win at Plumptre Tournament, Sevenoaks. The girls went on to win the County Finals convincingly, progressing through to win the Regionals all the while not losing a single match. There were many outstanding performances including Aimee Plumb and Ailsa Naylor, both of whom have been selected for the England Under 16 squad. The team qualifi ed for the Regional Finals and fi nished third missing out on national fi nal qualifi cation by one goal. The Under 14s also fi nished third in their regionals, two excellent achievements. Additionally, the Under 18 girls Perhaps one of the most anticipated events of the term, the grand competed in the Indoor County Championships winning ‘House Cross Country’ took place before the half term break. fi ve out of six matches, again qualifying for the Regional Every student from Year 7 to Year 13 was able to take part in this round which will happen in December. There have also challenging yet exhilarating run through Blean Woods before been some encouraging performances from our Under returning to school for a cup of hot chocolate! Congratulations 13 and Under 12 teams. On the boys side the Under 18 go to Augustine for being the overal victors. indoor squad have qualifi ed for the next round of the south heats and will play in December. The boys have had an encouraging rugby season in many areas and we are showing excellent growth as a group. The Kent College coaching staff has been bolstered this year with the addition of Matthew Corker and Sam Kenny, both 1st XV players at national league Canterbury RFC. Their expertise has been invaluable after school and on the GTX scholars program. Two boys , Dan Howard and Isaiah Horner, have been selected for the Kent U18’s squad. The hard work and attitude displayed by the year 11’s also bodes well for the future as they look to learn from their debut season in senior Rugby. The U13’s enjoyed a season to remember, running in ten or more tries on a number of occasions. The highlight of the season was a thrilling draw against local rivals Simon Langton. The under 15’s and under 14’s found wins hard to come by against a string of high class opposition although there have been some excellent individual performances in both teams.As is always the case with the under s12’s it is often most boys fi rst experience of Rugby. Taking that into account they have developed tremendously they have grown in confi dence and won the majority of their fi xtures.

Kent College’s football Team have had many triumphs including a well deserved 5-1 victory over Chatham and Clarendon and are currently 4th in the league at Christmas. The badminton team have also played this term to a high standard, unfortunately conceding a narrow defeat to St. Lawrence College. Thre under 16 and Under 14 girls have qualifi ed for the Kent school games. The basketball squad have been committed as ever and have played some competitive matches in the East Kent League.In cross country, Teigan sullivan won the iaps cross country event at somerhill. Congratulations to all the Kent College sports teams this term for their fantastic performances and ever consistent 16 commitment throughout the season. 17 KENT COLLEGE NEWS THE EAST KENT PLOUGHING MATCH THE NEW EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

The new equestrian centre was opened and celebrated by Dr Lamper making a short speech and then cutting the ribbon. Many riders ranging from Year 4 to Year 10 on the School Farm’s own ponies then walked a couple of laps around the edge of the arena and then left three representatives of the school’s riding team, Izzy and Jess McMeeking and Alice Thompson on their greys to warm up and jump over the school’s new jumps. These were a particularly high standard of jumps, as they included fi llers such as walls and colourful poles.

Since the grand opening of the arena it is often used by Lisa Miller, the school’s riding instructor, and many young school riders. The arena is fi nished with a sand base and rubber on top meaning it is an all-weather arena so lessons can keep going further into the winter. The team can use this 30m by 30m arena as their training base before any big qualifi ers or championships; upcoming examples of this are the NSEA Plate Championships on The East Kent Ploughing match saw KC’s the 2nd December (see below) farm animals on display, and attracted much attention. With such an excellent representation of OCs in the local farming community, it was by ALICE THOMPSON an excellent opportunity for them to reengage YEAR 10 with the school. GROUND BREAKING FUND RAISING

THE NESA AWARDS KC JUMPS TO VICTORY. At the Kent College Canterbury and Kent College Dubai Grassroots NESA a Methodist School on two campuses 4,000 miles apart took part in a joint ground breaking fund Show Jumping raising initiative recently. The goal was to express Championships our our shared ethos and to work out what it means to team (Evie, Zara 'do all the good you can.' and George) put in It was decided to unite the two campuses by a great performance having a non-uniform day on the same day and raise money for local charities, both in Dubai and and won the 50cm Canterbury, working in similar areas (domestic event becoming the violence and women's refuge work). Grassroots 50cm At both schools videos were made during the day Team Champions. to be shown at the other campus in collective George went on gatherings. to become the Individual 50cm Pupils in both schools enjoyed dressing up - in Champion. Great Dubai the theme was 'What did I want to be when I was 5?' and in Canterbury the theme was 'Twins result everyone. and famous pairs and groups.' Around £2,000 was raised in the day for the 18 causes concerned. 19 KENT COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL VISIT HARVEST FESTIVAL WAR HORSE AT THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

Huge thanks to everybody who took part in any way in the Harvest Festival and the JUNIOR SCHOOL subsequent family ramble for Children in Need. The music was vibrant, the gifts were stacked up generously and we’ve collected over £400 for Children in Need with more to come. Just think of all the other children eating your sweetcorn, sugar snap peas and sweet potato wearing a big grin!

By Year 6 Reports Pack and Rachel Fairclough

Year 5 and 6 thoroughly enjoyed ‘War Horse’. We all thought it was a great experience, and the production was fabulous! The show was very well thought out and we would defi nitely CHILDREN IN NEED recommend it. All the acting was Wearing spots, having fun and lining every spectacular! corridor and staircase of Junior School was the order of the day on Children in Tilly and Tabitha. Need day. Spotted cakes were enjoyed at lunchtime and everybody got into the LAKSHMI CELEBRATION swing of things with a fantastic array of fancy dress.

TASTE OF AUTUMN Year One have been exploring the tastes of Autumn through their weekly Junior Boarders enjoying their Lakshmi cookery sessions. As well as Autumn celebration; the goddesses in Hindu mythology Crumble, they have dipped tasty that represents wealth and purity. apples from Mrs Marshall' s garden into melted chocolate and sprinkles!

20 21 KENT COLLEGE EARLY YEARS GARDEN COTTAGE NURSERY

This term has seen a hive of activity in the lodge at the Junior School preparing for Kent College to welcome Over the summer the babies in the new year. Our brand new nursery is being refurbished and adapted to the highest standards to create a homely and nurturing environment. Our twelve place nursery with a team of highly experienced and Early Years Department was given dedicated staff will off er a service that is tailored to the needs of the individual child and the requirements of a wonderful make-over. their parents. Saturday 25th November saw the fi rst offi cial Garden Cottage Nursery event, where prospective parents and Pre Reception and Reception aged children their babies were able to learn about Kent College’s approach to personalized childcare and the services that will be available to them. are now all in one department, with their own extensive garden and play area. The babies and parents had a chance to explore and play with a range of the diff erent nursery The whole department was reconfi gured equipment and resources. The colour light changing sensory building blocks and and redecorated. Each learning area has climb, build and play toddle boxes were very popular as was the baby pod. There was also a range of taster samples from our bespoke beautiful new community playthings, baby lead menus on off er, with items such as homemade furniture and equipment. It has created baked beans, turkey-broccoli balls and parsnip crisps with dips. a light, bright and stimulating learning space. There is also a state of the art Garden Cottage Nursery is proving to be very popular with seventeen families already having chosen us to care for their interactive board in Pre Reception. Come babies in the new year, which is testament to Kent College’s down and visit us, we are very proud of our reputation for excellence. new learning environment!

22 23 IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

Kent College’s 5 pupils in Canterbury Cathedral Girls Choir gave a magnifi cent performance of Handel’s Messiah in the Cathedral on Saturday 18th KC are getting ready for the festive season with November. The Girls have also recorded a highly the help of a few Year 7 children. The beautiful acclaimed Christmas CD, which is now released on tree, decorated in red and white, stands grandly the record label, ‘Decca’. The choir sang at St. Pancras in the school entrance hall as a warm welcome to International Station to launch the CD. Congratulations students, staff and visitors. also go to Chloe Ribchester and Ruby Bright (Year 8) on gaining a place to sing in the choir from January, May you have the spirit of Christmas which is peace, bringing the Kent College count to seven girls in the the gladness of Christmas which is hope and the heart choir. of Christmas which is love.

An intrepid group of staff and students from Kent college, Canterbury took part in the Santa Run in Herne Bay to raise money for the incredibly valuable work of Pilgrim's Hospice SECRET SANTA’S which provides end of life care to people in the Canterbury and Ashford area. Well done to 24 all who took part!