The Elean The school’s ofcial magazine

Edition I, 2018 King’s Ely

Welcome to The Elean New staff members welcomed The turning of the academic year is a time of new beginnings: new ventures, new staff, well over a hundred new students and a fresh look at onto King’s Ely leadership team the opportunities the future holds. KING’S Ely has welcomed several It is also a time for looking back over the challenges, successes and achievements of the new members of staff this academic past year and taking stock of the contribution those who have left us have made to King’s year, including four new additions Ely. Three long serving staff members have left gaps in our profile and new colleagues to positions of leadership.

step up to redefine aspects of what we are. This is all part of our healthy evolution and Jonathan Shaw is the new Head of King’s Ely development. Senior. Born in Staffordshire, Jonathan is a History graduate of Nottingham University The pages that follow are bursting with King’s Ely’s energy and courage. There is much with an MA in Leadership from the Institute of Education in London. He has worked in a number to celebrate and we are hugely proud of our community’s collective achievements. Enjoy! of independent day and boarding schools, both in the UK and in Kenya, and most recently as Sue Freestone Principal Vice Principal of Elizabeth College in Guernsey. Jonathan has moved to Ely with his wife, Katherine, and two children. Deputy Head of Middle School and Housemaster Graham Griggs also retired this year having New Head of King’s Ely Acremont, which of St Dunstan’s. Born in Worcester, Ben attended been part of the King’s Ely family for 28 years. educates the youngest pupils at King’s Ely, is Bristol University before completing a PGCE at He came to the school as Director of Music New Heads of School, Deputy Heads, Faye Fenton-Stone. Born in Kent, Faye is a Oriel College, Oxford. He has taught in Sydney, in 1990. During his time here, he was the graduate of University College London and the London and more recently in Sherborne, Dorset. consummate school master, School House tutor Institute of Education. Faye, who is married with He served for five years in the British Army with par excellence, supporting his tutees on the Prefects and Heads of Houses appointed two children, has come to King’s Ely from the the Irish Guards and has played professional games field, stage and concert platform. Latterly post of Deputy Head of the Pre-Prep of King’s rugby for Leicester and Bristol. Ben has moved to as Pastoral Head of Sixth Form, Graham has been key to defining what life in the Old Palace large family is fitting, and to be a leading figure in this headed up by Ellie Grimsey and Midu Gurung; College School in Cambridge. She has both Early Ely with his wife and two children. FELIX Hawes and Maria Campbell, is all about for our most Senior students, from pictured, are King’s Ely’s Heads of family is a huge privilege for me. The school has served and Choir is being led by James Barbrook. Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 me well, and now I am serving it too.” experience. The fourth leadership post has been taken up electronic registration to the very rich social School for 2018/19. calendar they enjoy. In King’s Ely Senior, Huiru (Ashley) Lian is Head by Celia Etchegoyen, who joined the King’s Ely This year’s Deputy Heads of School are Tristan Ben Pennington has joined the school as Deputy family earlier this year as Interim Head of King’s Over a thousand people gathered inside Ely of House for Hill; Robert Dunlop-Brown for Harding, Alex Layfield, Ashley Lian and Jenna Head of King’s Ely Senior, moving south from Ely Acremont. Celia has now moved to the newly Cathedral for the school’s Beginning of Year Hereward; Felix Hawes and Michael Poole for Richards. Ampleforth College in York, where he was created post of Director of Outreach, and will Service, which includes the robing of incoming Osmond; Samuel Freeze and Ethan Morley for be looking to extend and develop the school’s Heads of School in their prefects’ gowns. The new Wilkinson; John-Paul Gilbey for School; Rebecca School Prefect status has been awarded to John- partnership work. Heads of School then robe the Deputy Heads of Paul Gilbey, Ben Clubb, Boris Choi, Sam Freeze, Daniel and Phoebe Plumb for Torfrida; Eleanor School, after which all then assist in robing the Scott for Etheldreda; and Lucy Darby and Anna Tom Stiff, Phoebe Plumb, Arshdeep Hayer, Benita Other key appointments include Rachel Nabavian other Prefects. Pearce for Withburga. Bausbacher, Rebecca Keene, Honor Whitehead, being promoted to the post of Head of King’s Ely Stephanie Segall and Rebecca Daniel. Speaking about her headship, Maria, who has Acremont Nursery, and Craig Ward joining the school as Head of Rowing. been at King’s Ely since joining King’s Ely Junior The Beginning of Year Service also sees Heads of However, even 28 and 34 years pale in in Year 5, said: “I feel very lucky to have been selected Houses for both King’s Ely Junior and King’s Ely comparison with the length of service of Vice Whilst welcoming many new faces, the school to be Head of School out of such a strong group of Senior being welcomed into their posts. Principal, Liz Knibb. Liz worked for her entire candidates. Although I am a bit nervous about some of sadly also waved goodbye to several key members career at King’s Ely for no fewer than 38 years. the speeches, I am very much looking forward to being at In King’s Ely Junior, Queen Emma is being of staff, including Celia Burgess, who taught at During that time she was teacher of French and the head of such a strong community.” headed up by Lauren Booth and Thomas King’s Ely Acremont for 34 years. During that Latin, and netball and rounders coach. She was Alderton; Queen Philippa is being led by Kendle time, she worked with children across the age a Housemistress, Senior Mistress, Deputy Head Felix has been at King’s Ely since joining Putter and Rufus Hillier; Saunders is being range, was Deputy Head of King’s Ely Acremont, and finally Vice Principal. Liz is a role model to Reception at King’s Ely Acremont. He said: “I feel headed up by Francesca Stevens and James and in her final manifestation, Celia had taken us all in her dedication to her pupils, her steadfast incredibly honoured to have been made Head of School. MacGillivray; Goodwin is being led by Sydney responsibility for SEN and Extension and commitment to their welfare and her belief in all King’s Ely is so much of a community that to call it a Smith and Thomas Jackson; Priory is being Enrichment in that section of the school. that King’s Ely stands for. King’s Ely King’s Ely

Hard work pays off for King’s Sixth Form students celebrate Ely’s GCSE students excellent A Level results AROUND two thirds of all GCSE results were Grades 9 to 6 KING’S Ely celebrated some of the highest set of A this year. Level results on record this summer, with almost half of all grades achieved being A* and As. 65 per cent of all GCSE results achieved were Grades 9 to 6, 22 per cent of which were Grades 9 to 8. Under the reformed GCSE marking scheme, results 47 per cent of all A Level grades achieved this year were A* or A, 75 per cent are awarded on a 9 to 1 scale, with 7 being broadly equivalent to an A grade. were graded A* to B, 89 per cent were graded A* to C and 99 per cent of all Grade 8 is approximately equivalent to the former A* grade, with Ofqual seeing students achieved A* to E. The number of students who achieved A* grades also a 9 as ‘exceptional performance’. increased to 18 per cent this year.

8 per cent of this year’s results were Grade 9, 42 per cent were Grades 9 to 7, 84 By most measures, the results are the highest ever achieved by King’s Ely per cent were Grades 9 to 5 and 95 per cent were Grades 9 to 4. students, with 22 per cent of pupils achieving all A* or A grades in their subjects and 51 per cent achieving all A* to B grades in their subjects. In Maths, 100 per cent of students achieved at least a Grade 4 pass, with 88 per cent achieving at least a Grade 5 ‘strong pass’. 31 per cent of results in Maths Principal of King’s Ely, Sue Freestone, said: “These results are fantastic! This were Grades 9 to 8. In the challenging Further Maths, 33 per cent of students resourceful and determined group of hard-working young adults, and the staff and parents achieved a Grade 8 or 9. who have supported them throughout their educational journey have done a first-rate job. We are very proud of them.”

Overall more than 20 per cent of students this year achieved Grades 9 to 7 in Vice Principal Academic of King’s Ely, Jane Thomas, said: “This year group faced their top eight subjects. These students were Solomon Boon, Lily Buckley, Anna the challenges of new linear, reformed A Levels in all of their subjects. Inevitably, new Chaudhry, Victoria Davies, Madeleine Dening, Ben Garrett, Daniel Grapes, examination specifications bring an element of uncertainty for both teachers and students Edmund Heaney, Tom Henderson, Imogen Kirkpatrick, Joseph Lacey, Anthony therefore we are particularly delighted with these results.” Taylor Gutierrez, India Thomas, Toby Whittome, Elena Wilden, Charlotte Wilkinson and Sihan Yu.

Principal of King’s Ely, Sue Freestone, said: “This period of transition has given rise to some trepidation. However, our students have given a really good account of themselves and we are proud of what they have achieved.”

In English Language, almost half of all students achieved a Grade 9 to 7. Results in History were of particular note, with over 50 per cent of students gaining a Students who achieved all A* and A grades were Martha Bent (A*, A*, A), Grade 8 or 9. In Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, Textiles, Latin and Physical William Black (A, A, A, A AS Further Maths), Sebastian Carberry (A*, A, A), Zoe Education, over one third of all grades were at least an 8. Danes (A*, A, A), James Graver (A, A, A, A AS Further Maths), Elizabeth Hall (A*, A*, A, A), Sonia Kasprzak (A*, A, A), Eric Lin (A*, A*, A, A), Robinson Joseph Lacey and Victoria Davies led the field with Grade 9’s in six of their Lyu (A*, A*, A, A), Emily Moore (A, A, A), Jelena Rois (A*, A*, A*), Olivia subjects; they also achieved A* grades in GCSE Further Maths. Victoria also took Rosenberg (A*, A, A, A), Carlotta Rosenthal (A*, A*, A, A, A), Vicky Shang (A*, an extra GCSE in Dance and achieved an A* in Ancient Greek, which she took A, A), and Kayla Wang (A*, A*, A*, A). last year. Charlotte Ebbens, Edmund Heaney, Imogen Kirkpatrick, Anthony Taylor Gutierrez, Toby Whittome, Elena Wilden and Sihan Yu all achieved four William, Sebastian, Sonia and Carlotta also took the Extended Project Grade 9’s with Lily Buckley, Anna Chaudhry, Ben Garrett, Daniel Grapes, Tom Qualification, achieving A* and A grades here as well. Carlotta was only 16 at the Henderson, Lucy Lott and Charlotte Wilkinson all gaining at least two Grade 9’s time of taking her exams which makes her achievements even more impressive. among their excellent results. Acremont Acremont

Archaeologist visit fires up Fairytale castle workshops go down pupils’ imaginations a storm with pupils UNIVERSITY of Cambridge and British Museum CHILDREN at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery dressed Archaeologist Dr John MacGinnis visited King’s Ely up as their favourite fairytale characters to enjoy a Acremont – much to the delight of the children. History lesson with a twist. Dr MacGinnis popped into school to work with Year 1 pupils as their theme for the term was Time Travellers. Using the large sandpit, he showed the children Ruth O’Sullivan from History off the Page visited the school to host fun-filled ‘A how to excavate and sort different artefacts, and how to then use them as Day in a Fairytale Castle’ workshops with pupils in Nursery 2, Reception, Year 1 evidence when coming to conclusions about people from the past. and Year 2.

Dr MacGinnis also brought along some artefacts he had dug up, one of which The school hall was transformed into a grand hall of a fairy castle and the was a 7,000-year-old piece of pottery all the way from Iraq. Dr MacGinnis children certainly dressed for the occasion, sporting fairy wings, sparkly dresses, is an independent post-doctoral researcher at the McDonald Institute for dazzling crowns and snazzy capes being in abundance. Archaeological Research at the University of Cambridge. He specialises in the The pupils’ mission was to prepare for the wedding of Sleeping Beauty and study of Neo-Babylonian and Assyrian archaeology. Prince Charming, and activities included preparing and serving food, learning New terms at King’s Ely Acremont always start with a ‘wow’ day to introduce a the dance of the sugar plum fairy, acting as castle guards, acrobatics, singing, new topic: a stimulation that inspires curiosity and fires a child’s natural interest creating leather purses and making a whole host of magic soaps and potions. and enthusiasm. Learning is then brought to life throughout the term with the The workshops concluded with the wedding banquet, which certainly was an help of hands-on experiences, visits from experts and exciting trips. occasion the children celebrated in style. Paleontologist pops in with PCSOs stop by to help teach 75 million year old dinosaur egg! youngest pupils how to stay safe RECEPTION pupils at King’s Ely KING’S Ely Acremont pupils learned more about they drove their police car into the school garden for the pupils to take it in turns Acremont were visited by Graham, “stranger danger” and the importance of staying safe in to sit at the steering wheel, listen to the sirens and of course try on some police hats and high-vis jackets for size! a real life Paleontologist. public spaces when two special guests paid them a visit.

The children were very excited to see and hold PCSO Deronal and PCSO Austin, who both patrol the Ely area, took time out of some of the fossils Graham, aka the ‘Dinosaur their busy day to pop into school and talk to Reception pupils about the subject Man’, had found around the world. Their of “stranger danger” and give them tips on how they can help themselves stay safe favourites were the 75 million year old dinosaur when out and about in public. egg and the coprolite – dinosaur dung! The PCSOs told the children how important it is to make sure they are always in Having mastered re-telling the story ‘We’re sight of a family member or friend when out in a public space. They talked to them Going on a Bear Hunt’, the children innovated about how they can identify special people who can help them, such as members the story and re-told it as ‘We’re Going on a of the police and other emergency services. They also taught the pupils some Dinosaur Hunt’. They thought about the habitat important words to say if a stranger was ever to approach them, such as “You’re the dinosaurs lived in millions of years ago and not my mummy/daddy!” included lava and volcanoes in their dinosaur hunt journey. PCSOs Deronal and Austin delivered the important safety workshop in a brilliantly fun and age-appropriate way. Before leaving to go back to the station, Acremont Acremont

Children on top form for African Little ones get up close to Storytelling Day alpacas, lambs and a tarantula... A TASTE of Ghana came to Cambridgeshire when African CHILDREN at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery donned Activities paid excited children at King’s Ely Acremont their wellies ready for a day of fun at South Angle Farm and Nursery a visit. Park in Soham.

The school hall was transformed with stunning West African textiles and vibrant The visit saw Nursery 2 and Reception pupils getting up close to a whole host of materials by Kwame Bakoji-Hume, founder of African Activities, who launched different animals, including alpacas, pigs and goats. A highlight for the children the pupils’ African Storytelling Day with an inspirational assembly all about his was feeding the lambs! childhood in Ghana. The children were also introduced to a selection of minibeasts and reptiles, Throughout the day, Kwame led a whole host of different workshops which including a centipede, corn snake, giant snails and a tarantula, which was much involved children in the Nursery right the way through to pupils in Year 2. There less intimidating than some of them first imagined! The children also met a was traditional West African storytelling, African drumming and West African bearded dragon and were able to stroke him and feed him mealworms, which dancing, which involved the children playing their own drum to accompany they found fascinating. the stories he retold. Varying the pitch and tempo set the tone for each African animal character and the highlight was a drumming rainstorm! The day ended with some time in the ‘quiet area’ on the farm, where the children were able to handle and feed Filo the rabbit and a family of very friendly The workshops not only proved an exhilarating and enriching experience for the and chatty guinea pigs. pupils but also fantastic for teaching the children to work together as a team. Guinness World Record holder Grandparents enjoy afternoon Jake Heath inspires pupils tea at King’s Ely Acremont

TALES of flying fish and ferocious Jake visited King’s Ely Acremont with his partner, the expedition, earning them a place in the FACES lit up at King’s Ely Acremont when excited storms from a Guinness World Isla, whose younger sibling attends the school. Jake Guinness Book of World Records before the first children welcomed their grandparents into school for and his teammates’ challenge, Row2Rio 2016, saw athletes even competed in the Rio 2016 Olympics. Record holder enthralled children the afternoon. them rowing and cycling the Olympic journey As if that wasn’t enough, they also raised over £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. at King’s Ely Acremont. from London to Rio de Janeiro. The special Grandparents’ Afternoon saw dozens of doting grandmas and grandpas of Reception age pupils popping into school to see them. The visitors Jake Heath, one of four people who entered the During the mammoth 55 day challenge, the group enjoyed a fun phonics lessons with the children, and of course they were also Guinness Book of World Records after successfully cycled 1,495 miles from the Olympic Park in shown some of the lovely artwork and displays that the pupils had worked so completing the Olympic journey from London to Stratford, London, to Lagos, Portugal, where they hard on throughout the term. Rio de Janeiro using human power alone, popped then rowed 3,400 nautical miles across the Atlantic into school to talk to excited Year 2 pupils. Ocean to Recife, Brazil. For the final phase of their The guests were then invited into the school hall, where the Reception pupils journey, the team cycled from Recife down the performed a delightful version of the folk tale, The Little Red Hen, the words The fascinating talk tied in perfectly with the eastern coast of Brazil to Rio De Janeiro to link the and actions for which they had learned in class. The children then joined their pupils’ Explorer-themed topic for the term and the two Olympic cities. grandparents for some scrumptious teas, cakes and refreshments, which were whole ethos at King’s Ely Acremont, where every served up by the school’s catering team. day really is an adventure. They were the first people to successfully complete Acremont Acremont

Rainbow of colour on display at Sun shines bright over King’s Easter Bonnet Parade Ely Acremont’s Sports Day CHILDREN at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery took to KING’S Ely Acremont pupils ran, threw and leapt to the catwalk to show off their colourful Easter bonnets. their heart’s content at their annual Sports Afternoon.

Pupils came into school wearing a fantastic array of bonnets; many with This year’s event was blessed with glorious sunshine and a fantastic turnout flowers on and some sporting egg-filled nests and the odd Easter bunny. from the children’s parents and family members. The children were in fine spirits cheering on their House team mates, all vying for those precious points The Easter Bonnet Parade coincided with King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery’s which would see one house lifting the prized Acremont House Cup. Easter Colouring Competition, which was organised by FoKsE (Friends of King’s School Ely). Pupils took home a plain paper plate to decorate with Highlights from the afternoon included the sprint and long distance races, an Easter-themed design, the results of which were judged by King’s Ely’s standing jump and rounders ball throwing as our field events, and of course the Catering Manager, Mrs Jolly. traditional egg and spoon and sack races, which were a real crowd pleaser.

Mrs Jolly also judged the Easter Bonnet Parade and awarded first, second Congratulations to all the children for their efforts, and in particular those in and third prizes to pupils in each year group. Every child in attendance also Saturn House for winning the House Cup, which was presented to the House received a small Easter egg to thank them for participating in the parade and Captains by the Principal of King’s Ely, Mrs Freestone. for spending time with their families to create such wonderful bonnets. A feast of fun for all ahead of Pupils soak up sights, sounds the Royal Wedding! and smells of the capital

RED, white and blue were certainly the colours of the THERE were smiles all round when Year 2 King’s Ely day as pupils at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery went Acremont pupils visited the Tower of London. all out to celebrate the Royal Wedding. The children got to see lots of the capital’s famous buildings that they had been The festivities saw children dressing up in patriotic colours, and many arrived at learning about at school, including the Shard, the Gherkin and the Walkie Talkie. school sporting fancy hats and accessories. Once at the Tower of London, the children stepped back in time and met the Bright sunshine shone over the school garden as the children enjoyed a whole Sergeant of the Laundry, a servant who lived at the castle 600 years ago. host of Royal-themed games and activities, including ‘Catch the Corgis’, ‘Harry, Harry, Meghan’, and ‘What’s the time Her Majesty?’. There was also a picnic Year 2 Teacher at King’s Ely Acremont, Tracey Miller, said: “The Sergeant of the lunch out in the garden, a visit from Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir, a cake sale and Laundry took us to the King’s apartment and even showed us his bedroom. Fortunately, competition, and a parade of hats where prizes were awarded. the King was out hunting, so we were able to have a good look around his bed chamber. At King’s Ely Junior, a Harry and Meghan photo booth proved popular We learnt how expensive beds were back then and that he slept on three mattresses. It throughout the day, with both students and staff, and there were cake- truly was an amazing trip!” baking competitions, Royal-themed poetry and a competition to create a commemorative paper plate fit for the occasion. Acremont Junior

Children take Mapia the orphan King’s Ely Junior pupils get up close under their wing to Ancient Egyptian artefacts

PUPILS and staff at King’s Ely Acremont Nursery have A VISIT to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge become the proud ‘adopters’ of a baby elephant called proved to be fun-filled yet highly educational for King’s Mapia. Ely Junior students.

Mapia, who is named after the place where he was found in Tsavo, Kenya, Year 4 pupils were in their element getting up close to Ancient Egyptian had to be rescued by helicopter after he became orphaned in the drought. artefacts during their trip to the museum. The students met with a guide, He is now being cared for by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which is who talked them through some of the larger exhibits, including the enormous a conservation partner of the Tsavo Conservation Group, and is making granite sarcophagus lid of Ramesses III. They were also very excited to see lots good progress. of things they had read about in their recent work on mummification up close.

The founders of the Tsavo Conservation Group are Ian and Tanya Saunders, The trip included a chance to explore some pieces from the museum’s art whose two daughters attend King’s Ely Acremont Nursery. Ian and Tanya have galleries, looking at different ways artists have created portraits over the ‘adopted’ Mapia on behalf of the Nursery as a gift to the children and staff. centuries. After the obligatory brief stop at the museum’s gift shop, it was back on the coach to return to school following what was certainly a fascinating and Tanya visited the children to talk to them about Mapia and to share some enjoyable trip. fascinating facts about elephants with them, including how many bottles of milk a baby elephant needs every day in order to grow big and strong. Tanya also helped to teach the children how important it is to be kind to animals of all shapes and sizes. Students don dazzling Egyptian Nursery children support charity toy costumes for History lesson with a twist

donation appeal KING’S Ely Junior pupils arrived at school in some spectacular Egyptian costumes CHILDREN at King’s Ely Acremont Nursery went out of ready for a feast of fun fit for the Pharaoh. their way to help support people who are less fortunate than themselves. ‘History Off The Page’ visited the school to run a workshop with Year 4 students to celebrate their work throughout the Richard Hill, his wife Samantha, and their son, Jackson, who used to attend term on ‘Pharaohs, Fortunes and Floods’. King’s Ely Acremont Nursery, moved from Ely to Belize on the eastern coast of Central America to set up Realize Belize – a charity which supports children, Pupils spent the morning learning a range of Egyptian crafts, young people and adults with disabilities to lead happy, healthy and active lives. which included making amulets and incense cones, writing out some hieroglyphs with homemade ink and wrapping miniature Staff at King’s Ely Acremont Nursery decided to organise a toy collection in aid mummies. of the charity and the families it supports. In true King’s Ely fashion, pupils, staff and parents went above and beyond to make the collection a success, donating In the afternoon, there was a banquet for the Pharaoh enough new and used toys and books to fill four large boxes. Akhenaten and his Royal family, complete with servants and a range of entertainments performed by the children, all of Samantha and Jackson were invited into school to collect the boxes and were which certainly proved an exciting and educational way to genuinely overwhelmed by the amount of goodies that had been donated. conclude the term’s work.

For more information about Realize Belize, including how you can support the charity, please visit www.realizebelize.org. Junior Junior

Students go Hogwarts crazy for Inaugural Digital Picnics are Harry Potter event! hailed a great success KING’S Ely’s Harry Potter fans donned their finest costumes for an afternoon of Hogwarts-themed fun and frolics. KING’S Ely Junior hosted its first ever ‘Digital Picnics’ in the spring. Staff at the school’s Porta Library organised a Harry Potter extravaganza for students. Dressed in their wizard and witch capes, and sporting their snazziest Students, teachers, parents and guardians attended Harry Potter glasses and hats, pupils were treated to a Hogwarts-themed lunch in the events to learn more about staying safe online. the Monastic Barn. The stars of the afternoon were the Year 6 and 7 The magic then continued in the afternoon when Year 5 and 6 King’s Ely Junior Digital Leaders, who ran information stalls on students apparated over to Hogwarts (the Porta Library) for more fun. Upon popular APPs and games, such as Instagram and arrival, the witches and wizards heard the Sorting Hat sing its annual song before Fortnite. They dispensed invaluable advice about it sorted them into the appropriate houses. Each of the four houses worked how people of all ages can stay safer when using together to answer a quiz on all things Hogwarts. The house with the most them. points was Gryffindor and they were treated to having first pick of the chocolate Galleons and Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, which had been hidden in a Visitors to the stalls were given leaflets of cauldron in the potions classroom. information produced by the Digital Leaders and velvet robe and flowing silver hair and beard! Year 7 and 8 King’s Ely Junior everyone in attendance went home with a big students then visited the library and joined King’s Ely Senior’s Harry Potter fans in Before heading back out into the Muggle world, a prize was handed out by the bundle of ideas and advice! Hogwarts’ Librarian, Dr Inga Jones, for the best-dressed wizard. It was a difficult being sorted and taking part in a very tricky quiz. The winner of the House Cup in decision but eventually the winner was chosen: Dumbledore, complete with this group was Gryffindor (again!). Reading Festival goes down a Pupils go all out to celebrate storm with creative pupils fun-filled Tudor Banquet Day AUTHOR visits, creative writing competitions and of the Sixth Form category was Francis Raynes. The winners and runners-up in challenging literary quizzes resulted in King’s Ely’s each category received certificates and a prize from Julian Sedgwick. KING’S Ely Junior pupils donned Reading Festival being celebrated in style. The Reading Festival itself was jam-packed with activities, including author visits, period costumes and enjoyed an The school’s annual Reading Festival is organised to tie in with World Book Day tutor group competitions, book swaps and pop-up book stalls. One of the highlights action-packed Tudor Banquet Day. and sees King’s Ely Junior and King’s Ely Senior students from Years 3 right the of the week was Drop Everything and Read, in which students read ‘Green Ray’, a The event saw students making clay pots, scent bags, way through to 13 enjoying a week-long extravaganza of literary orientated story by Julian Sedgwick about a teenage girl and her adventures during the Second potions to heal the sick, leather bookmarks and events and activities. World War, commissioned especially for the festival by the school. candles. Some embroidered handkerchiefs whilst others made ink and wrote with quills. This year, the festival kicked off with a celebration evening to announce the winners of the King’s Ely Writing Competition. Students in Years 4 through to 13 After working hard all morning, they were treated put pen to paper and the winners from each year group read out their winning to a Tudor Banquet and were entertained by groups pieces to fellow pupils, teachers, staff and families. Author Julian Sedgwick performing plays and dances, followed by tumblers attended the ceremony to talk about his life as a writer and congratulate the and jesters making everybody laugh. students on their efforts. What a fantastic hands-on experience using all The Year 4 winner was Lily Jones, the Year 5 winner was Freddie Nearney and their senses to imagine how the Tudors would have Aoife won the Year 6 category. Evie Hall won the Year 7 category, Ella Pickles prepared for a banquet! won the Year 8 category and the winners of the Year 9 category were Miya Cundy and Richard Garrard. Florence Morgan won the Year 10 category and the winner Junior Junior

Imaginations run wild as students King’s Ely Junior pupils descend on descend on BeWILDerwood! North Norfolk Coast

YEAR 3 King’s Ely Junior pupils YEAR 7 King’s Ely Junior students headed to the North had a blast at BeWILDerwood Norfolk Coast for an exciting Ecology and Geography trip. Adventure Park in Norfolk. Pupils investigated what makes Hunstanton a special place 1) for residents and Mazes were conquered, stories were told, bridges 2) for visitors. They found the latter easier to find for their questionnaires as the were crossed, slides were mastered, faces were warm weather had brought people from hundreds of miles away. painted and imaginations were captured. The trip was organised to help launch the pupils’ new theme The students enjoyed the chance to explore the town and consider the extent for the term; ‘Tales and Trails’. to which the shops and services were more aimed at visitors than residents, and enjoyed speaking to members of the public to ask their opinions. Teacher of English and Maths at King’s Ely Junior, Olivia Petherick, said: “We were boggled by how much Pupils also had the chance to see some of the coastal landforms they had studied we were able to squeeze in and were bewildered by the earlier in the year, including the famous striped cliffs of Hunstanton, and the children’s excellent behaviour!” sandy beaches, as well as learning about the impact of the floods of 1953.

The Year 7 cohort also took the opportunity of the great beach at Hunstanton to study a seaside habitat dominated by a twice daily tidal system. They were introduced to the use of a line transect, following a 50m measuring tape towards the outgoing sea in order to discover both the type of habitat available and the Young historians enjoy trip to organisms that were adapted to live there. National Trust site KING’S Ely Junior pupils visited the National Trust’s Budding scientists let loose at Sutton Hoo site in Suffolk as part of their History topic on Anglo-Saxon England. Wandlebury Country Park The trip saw Year 6 students splitting into two groups, one of which went straight for a tour of the burial ground. As they walked around the site, they were told all about the various finds in several of the mounds, but in particular the famous KING’S Ely Junior students were in their element at seventh century ship burial under Mound 1. The pupils heard about pagan burials Wandlebury Country Park in Cambridge. in Anglo-Saxon times and how the excavations were carried out. They also learnt about later burials at the site. The fun-filled Science trip saw Year 6 pupils descending on the beautiful open space, located in the Gog Magog Hills just south of the city, to study the different After a packed lunch, the two groups swapped activities. They visited the house habitats there and investigate the wide variety of organisms that call the country where Mrs. Pretty lived when she decided to initiate the excavation on her land. park home. The pupils heard how she saw ghostly apparitions on the mounds and decided to invite in the archaeologist Basil Brown to investigate the site. Three of the rooms KS2 Science Co-ordinator at King’s Ely Junior, Dr Ailbhe Duane, who led the were still furnished as they were in the 1930s, so the children could experience trip, said: “The habitats at Wandlebury are based primarily on chalk down land and beech what life was like at the time. woods. The aim of the field trip was to study the different habitats present and investigate some of the living organisms we found there. Pupils also visited the Exhibition Centre, where they saw a short video on the excavations carried out in 1939 and the discovery of a unique Anglo-Saxon ship “We also tried out some sampling techniques such as pond dipping and sweep nets. We all burial. They then spent an hour investigating the exhibits and researching the had great fun and thoroughly enjoyed our day out!” various grave goods and other artefacts, including the iconic helmet of King Raedwald of East Anglia. Junior Junior

Talented Florence joins the King’s Ely Junior raises thousands NationalYouth Music Theatre for Cancer Research UK KING’S Ely Junior pupil Florence Nell vocal performance of ‘Memory’ in her role as Old FANTASTIC fundraisers at King’s Ely Junior raised Without this fundraising we really couldn’t do the research we are doing, and King’s Ely qualified for the National Youth Music Grizabella. She also starred in King’s Ely Junior’s almost £18,000 for Cancer Research UK. Junior’s contribution will help us get closer to our ambition that by 2034 three in four people who get diagnosed with cancer will survive.” Theatre (NYMT) earlier this year. production of Seussical The Musical and played the part of Gertrude McFuzz. King’s Ely Junior chooses a different charity to support each year – and it is the Flo was invited to join the 2018 NYMT company pupils who decide which beneficiary they will be fundraising for. The children following a tough round of national auditions. Outside of school, Flo has been involved with Pure make their suggestions and then, in each house, elections are held, with the After impressing the creative team, Flo then went Rhythm Performing Arts School, based in Saffron charity which receives the most votes becoming the school’s dedicated charity to Sevenoaks in Kent for a week to be part of a Walden, since she was 5 and most recently played of the year. residential workshop of a new show, Growl, which Captain Greylag in Honk and Tweedledum in Alice in the NYMT plans to take to full production next Wonderland. Cancer Research UK was the chosen charity last year and a feast of fundraising year. Flo will also be part of the eagerly-anticipated activities by pupils, staff, parents and the whole King’s Ely Junior community, NYMT Christmas Carol Concert in London later Head of King’s Ely Junior, Richard Whymark, said: including non-uniform days, scrumptious cake sales and the hugely popular this year. “It is a joy to see one of our students being rewarded in inaugural Soapbox Race, raised just under £18,000. this way due to their hard work, commitment and natural Flo starred in King’s Ely Junior’s 2017 production talent. Flo’s command of the stage is incredible and we are Heidi Connell, senior local fundraising manager for Cancer Research UK, of CATS, where she gave a strong and memorable very proud of her.” attended one of the school’s services at Ely Cathedral to collect the bumper cheque and meet some of the pupils and staff who helped to raise the funds.

She said: “What an incredible year of fundraising King’s Ely Junior had. We are so grateful to the school community for supporting us in such an enormous way. All of the Sophia secures place with money raised will be going to the research that is going on in Cambridge right now. National Youth Girls’ Choir KING’S Ely Junior pupil Sophia Garrard sang with the National Youth Girls’ Choir this summer. Students hit the slopes for

Sophia auditioned for the prestigious choir and was successful in securing a place on its summer programme, which took place at St Hild and St Bede College at half term! Durham University. KING’S Ely Junior students enjoyed The highlight of the programme for Sophia and the other girls was singing in the ‘March With Us’ concert, held at Beamish Open Air Museum to mark the an action-packed half term by centenary of Women’s Suffrage. hitting the slopes in Switzerland.

Sophia, who lives with her family in Ely, is a member of the Chamber Choir at The fun-filled ski trip to Nendaz saw pupils, from King’s Ely Junior, and the wonderful Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir. She was also a absolute beginners to some very capable advanced member of Cambridge University’s St Catherine’s College Girls’ Choir this year. skiers, developing their skills bathed in alpine sunshine and skiing on superb pistes. There were Head of King’s Ely Junior, Richard Whymark, said: “Sophia’s love of singing has two fresh falls of snow during the five-day trip, unlocked a very special range of opportunities for her, and we have loved watching her which further enhanced the wonderful conditions. achieve her musical dreams through sheer dedication and hard work.” Apres ski activities included a quiz night, film night, shopping excursions, tobogganing and a talent show. All the skiers were rewarded with badges and certificates to celebrate the progress made during the trip. Senior Senior

Hundreds attend King’s Ely Senior Students excel in Intermediate Prizegiving at Ely Cathedral Maths Challenge STUDENTS, staff, parents and Long-standing awards and medals which celebrate cappella group, the King’s Barbers, also performed KING’S Ely students were on top form in the follow-on Head of Mathematics at King’s Ely, Audrienne Bezzina, said: “We are all very proud historical achievements at King’s Ely, such as the at the service. friends of King’s Ely came together round of the Intermediate Maths Challenge. of our students’ achievements. From the original entrants, only one in 400 are invited to Bennett Prize, Dimmock Reading Prize, Shepherd take part in the Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad papers and around 11 in 400 are in Ely Cathedral for one of the Guest of Honour at this year’s ceremony was Cup and Winkfield Cup, to name just a few, are invited to sit the European Kangaroo papers, so they have all done extremely well.” highlights of the school calendar. also presented at Prizegiving, which is followed Lieutenant General Philip Jones CBE. More than 50 King’s Ely students won awards in the first round of the by a service of thanksgiving. King’s Ely’s all-boys a Intermediate Maths Challenge. Over 200,000 school pupils from across the Hundreds of people packed inside the magnificent UK took part in the competition, which is organised each year by the UK cathedral for King’s Ely Senior’s Prizegiving ceremony Mathematics Trust (UKMT), and King’s Ely pupils won an impressive 21 Gold – an annual celebration of students’ academic awards, 10 Silver and 25 Bronze prizes. achievements and outstanding successes in everyday school life, such as music, art, drama and sport. Joe Lau was King’s Ely’s top scorer in the first round and went on to sit the follow-on round of the challenge. He scored in the top 100 and won a Gold Academic Prizes are awarded to several students medal. On the same day, Eleanor MacGillivray sat the Maths Olympiad Paper in each year group; there are awards for Most and she obtained a Distinction with a score that placed her in the top 25% Improved Students and those who have provided nationally. Thomas Kim also did well in the Maths Olympiad Paper, obtaining a an Outstanding Contribution to School Life. There Merit. are also King’s Scholar and Queen’s Scholar Prizes, Prefect Awards, King’s Ely International Scholar Eleven King’s Ely students also sat the Maths Kangaroo Papers, with Christiana Prizes and Potticary Medals for the Heads of School. Wang and Antonia Ye both receiving Merits in the Pink Kangaroo paper, meaning that they were also in the top 25% nationally. Ben Collier attempted the Maths Kangaroo Paper a year early and achieved a Merit by scoring 107 marks out of the total of 135. King’s Ely, Ely College and local political representatives come together for careers event King’s Ely placed joint first at STUDENTS from King’s Ely Senior and Ely College joined forces for an innovative Political Careers Event. Mathematical Enrichment Conference The day saw Year 9 and Year 12 students from both schools coming together to Kim and Sam Barber, escaped very quickly, allowing them to start the outdoor engage with local political representatives and to participate in a task exploring KING’S Ely Senior students came joint first at the problems early. The students then had a ‘treasure hunt’ with 16 problems pinned Government spending. annual Mathematical Enrichment Conference. to the walls of the buildings. Teams had a set amount of time to solve all of these The event took place at Ely College and was attended by South East Eight Senior mathematicians travelled to Oundle School, near Peterborough, for problems. Cambridgeshire MP Lucy Frazer, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor the conference. Students in attendance took part in three fascinating activities, King’s Ely A Team placed joint first in the competition with a perfect score. James Palmer and local councillors Lis Every, Sheila Friend-Smith, Anna Bailey including an interactive lecture exploring complex numbers, a show inside the King’s Ely B Team, consisting of Joel Ezana, Rory Morgan, Matthew Larmour and Tom Hunt. Planetarium currently on loan to Oundle School, and an ICT activity involving Excel and Google Earth. The Planetarium was a particular highlight, projecting and David Harris, was placed ninth. The guests were asked not to represent any particular personal or party expenditure each group deemed priorities. incredible images of star constellations, galaxies and planets onto the interior of political viewpoint, but they all spoke briefly to the students about their an inflated dome. careers and different roles in Government. This was followed by a Q&A Vice Principal Academic, Jane Thomas, commented: “The Year 9 pupils from both session. The pupils then broke into assigned groups before undertaking a schools relished the opportunity to grapple with real world issues. They were all thrown After lunch, the King’s Ely group were split into two teams of four to participate Government spending task, where groups of Year 9 students from both into unfamiliar groupings and rose to the challenge of working as a team to provide in a challenging mathematical competition, which involved 23 teams in total. schools, accompanied by a Sixth Form student, were asked to allocate well thought through solutions. Each group had a Year 12 facilitator, who played an The students were first put in an escape room scenario and each team had three Government spending according to how they believe spending should important role in assisting with the discussions. Thank you to all the young people for problems to solve before they were allowed outside. be distributed. It proved fascinating to see which areas of Government their positive engagement with the event.” King’s Ely A Team, consisting of Benedict George, Eleanor MacGillivray, Thomas Senior Senior

Students shine in British Biology King’s Ely students participate Olympiad and Biology Challenge in Erasmus project in Madrid KING’S Ely Senior students won a haul of awards in this More than 40,000 students entered the challenge this year. Sam Barber and A GROUP of King’s Ely Senior students reaped the way and, of course, they had lots of opportunities to mix socially and work year’s British Biology Olympiad and Biology Challenge. Audrey Raynes both won Gold certificates, twelve King’s Ely students won Silver benefits of an exciting volunteering exchange to collaboratively with students from across the world, which is one of the main awards, and a further eighteen students gained Bronze. aims of Erasmus+ funded projects. Madrid. Almost 8,000 students – all of whom are predicated A* or A grades – took part in the British Biology Olympiad this year, including King’s Ely’s A Level Biology Thirteen students from Years 9 to 11 spent seven days in the Spanish capital as students. part of an Erasmus+ funded project called GI Learner. They took part with around 80 other students from schools in Romania, Austria, Belgium and Elizabeth Hall and James Graver both won Bronze awards, placing them in the Spain. top 35 per cent nationally. Emily Moore was highly commended.

The Olympiad challenges and stimulates students with an interest in Biology to The students worked to trial and feedback on a suite of resources aimed at expand and extend their talents. It is hoped that competing in the Olympiad will pupils in Years 7 to 12, which helped develop their geographical thinking and encourage students already interested in Biology to continue their study beyond use of digital mapping. The resources will be re-written using this student A Level. feedback, and then made freely available in different languages for people to use across the EU. Year 9 and 10 students at King’s Ely also competed in the Biology Challenge this year. Questions are based on the school curriculum but also reward students Students also produced tours of the city for other young people to follow whose knowledge of the subject has been increased by reading books and using digital tools, and explored the city using apps and digital maps. They magazines, watching natural history programmes, taking notice of the news took part in treasure hunt-style activities to help them ‘see’ the city in a new media for items of biological interest, and are generally aware of our natural flora and fauna. Withburga house victorious in Sixth Formers meet former Senior House Debating Competition Prime Minister Gordon Brown WITHBURGA house were crowned the winners of the and a well-executed rebuttal from Aaron Blatch. King’s Ely Senior House Debating Competition for the GOVERNMENT and Politics students at King’s Ely were After much deliberation, the lead adjudicator, Richard Spencer, Principal of Ely second year running. College, announced Withburga as the winners, earning them the prestigious given the chance to fire questions at former Labour Senior Debating Trophy for the second year running. Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. King’s Ely Senior’s nine day and boarding houses each put forward a team of skilled and energetic debaters, all of whom demonstrated admirable passion for The group of Sixth Form students attended an ‘Afternoon Tea with Gordon a range of topics. It was the Withburga team of Charlotte Ebbens, India Thomas Brown’ event held in Ely and organised by Topping and Company Booksellers. and Isabelle Jupp, and the Hereward team of Aaron Blatch, Mikhail Demianov and Johnson Leung who made the finals. The event was promoting Brown’s book, Gordon Brown, My Life, Our Times, of which some students were lucky enough to get a signed copy. Gordon Brown, Students and staff came together in the school’s Hayward Theatre to witness what an MP for 32 years and longest serving Chancellor of the Exchequer in modern proved to be an intense debate of vigorous arguments, well-researched points times, also talked in great detail about his political career and personal life, and entertaining Points of Information all surrounding the motion: ‘This House including how inspired he was to meet Nelson Mandela and how disappointed believes that to strive for immortality is morally reprehensible’. not to win the 2010 General Election. Hereward were proposing and Withburga were opposing. The arguments ranged After the talk, King’s Ely students took advantage of the opportunity for from extensively researched to those focused on various meanings of what it is to members of the audience to ask questions, with topics covering everything from be ‘immortal’ with some excellent, impassioned arguments from India Thomas Brexit to Labour policies. Senior Senior

Students go behind the scenes at Film Studies students enjoy visit to site of new Ely Southern Bypass Cambridge TV Studios A LEVEL Film Studies students had a chance to see and most significant traffic choke points anywhere in the East hear about the architectural design of the viaduct and how KING’S Ely’s A Level Geography hear where their abilities could take them during a visit students were given an exclusive of England. The detail delivered in the project is quite it was modified to take into account objections on how it astounding and we found it particularly fascinating to would affect the view of Ely Cathedral.” to the Cambridge TV Studios. visit to the site of the new Ely Southern Bypass. The speaker was Old Elean, Matt Ley, who is completing his Digital Animation degree at Ravensbourne College and has been busy with a variety of paid The visit was made possible thanks to Volker commissions helping fund his way through college. Fitzpatrick, the firm which is delivering the multi- In an entertaining talk, Matt discussed the styles of animation he has worked million pound new road, and it included a discussion with, his writing and storyboarding, and showed the students a range of his on training and related careers in Engineering, creative and amusing films, both animated and live action. which broadened the awareness of potential future options for some of the students. His A Level Film Studies teacher, Mr Merrell, was on-hand to remind Matt of the project he undertook for his A2 studies on animation. Matt’s recent work can be Head of Geography at King’s Ely Senior, Helen found on his YouTube channel, Thelaserbearguy, and it is worth checking-out for Melville, said: “We also heard the rationale behind the its style and humour. project and how it will provide a solution to one of the Sixth formers get to grips with Students see Romeo and Juliet at crusading historiography Royal Shakespeare Theatre HISTORY students from King’s Ely A GROUP of King’s Sixth Form attended the A Level Ely Senior students Crusades Conference in London. visited the Royal Shakespeare Theatre The conference was held at the London Irish Centre and saw King’s Ely’s Year 12 Historians enjoying in Stratford. a series of excellent talks from leading lights in crusading historiography: Dr Thomas Asbridge and The Year 10 students went to Professor Jonathan Phillips. see Romeo and Juliet as they were studying the play for Head of History at King’s Ely Senior, Colin Currie, their GCSEs. said: “Dr Asbridge gave a particularly interesting talk which challenged many of the assumptions that we have Teacher of English at King’s about the First Crusade, and Professor Phillips was lucid Ely, Katie Mankellow, said: and witty in his delivery during his lectures on the Second “The students thoroughly Crusade and relations with the Byzantine Empire. Our enjoyed the performance and pupils were also over the moon to meet Professor Phillips they were a joy to take. They at the end of the conference where he signed their copies of behaved impeccably and even got his books.” involved in a little recap quiz on the bus journey there!” Senior Senior

Energy, courage and integrity in King’s Ely climbers conquer new abundance at annual competition heights in Costa Blanca STUDENTS displayed true grit and determination were School House (made up of Alex Layfield and Tom Keeling) and Hill House COURAGEOUS students were able a different crag in the Calpe and Valencia areas, when competing in the school’s annual Martin-Doyle (made up of Emma Tarshish and Rebecca Garrett), who completed the challenge to put their climbing skills to the working climbs on the limestone cliffs. in a time of 1 hour 17 minutes 8 seconds, and 1 hour 33 minutes and 49 seconds, Endurance Challenge. test in the beautiful cliffs of the respectively. Director of Outdoor Education at King’s Ely Senior, Mediterranean coastline. The gruelling and fiercely-contested timed event pits teams of two King’s Ely Sophie Cheng, said: “The group really impressed with their movement skills and three years of climbing training Senior students against each other in a physically challenging combination of Seven King’s Ely Senior students who are all running, swimming, canoeing, climbing, archery and an assault course. members of the school’s climbing club spent a week through the club levels has started to show positive progress during half term sampling some of the wonderful as some students were pushing up 6b+ routes on lead climb The annual competition was spearheaded in memory of Kit Martin-Doyle, one bolted sport climbs on offer in Costa Blanca. and practicing 7a+ on top ropes.” of the founders of the Ely Scheme. While most independent schools have an outdoor pursuits programme, the Ely Scheme is both unique and central to the Each day, the group – Imogen Kirkpatrick, The expedition was held as part of the Ely Scheme whole King’s Ely experience, as young people are given tangible opportunities to Tallulah Cox, Graeme Ackron, Ben Clubb, Sam at King’s Ely, which aims to build important life push themselves to achieve beyond anything they ever thought possible. Black, Charlie Watson and Alex Layfield – visited skills that cannot always be taught in the classroom. The Ely Scheme aims to build important life skills that cannot always be taught in the classroom and the Martin-Doyle Challenge inspires students to come out of their comfort zone and face a host of physical pursuits in a controlled environment – including a 5km run, 4km canoe, climbing, archery, an assault course, a 100m swim and a memory test. Students complete qualifying Silver The total time is then taken for each team of two. This year’s winning houses DofE Expedition SIX Year 11 students completed their qualifying Silver Duke Expeditions put Senior students’ of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Expedition over the Easter break. stamina to the test The group spent three days trekking from Whaley INTREPID King’s Ely Senior students reached new Bridge through the Staffordshire Moorlands. heights during an action-packed half term break. Assistant Director of Outdoor Education at King’s Ely Senior, Martin Bray, said: “The students were blessed More than a dozen Year 9 Ely Scheme students travelled to Yorkshire to take part with warm bright sunshine on the first two days, making for in the school’s annual Three Peaks Expedition. The challenge involves a circular a very enjoyable couple of days trekking and camping. The walk bagging the summits of Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in the final day deteriorated back to Peak District norms of rain Yorkshire Dales National Park – covering a distance of just under 25 miles and all and fog, but the group ploughed on to finish in good time within twelve hours, which the team successfully accomplished. and pass their assessment. Well done all!”

A separate group of Ely Scheme Level 3 Hill Walking and Mountaineering King’s Ely offers pupils the chance to undertake students also spent some of their half term in Snowdonia being taught key skills their DofE Award at all three levels as part of our in how to look after themselves and each other in mountainous terrain. The outdoor education programme; Ely Scheme. Our course covered efficient journeying over large ascents, decision making and unique programme is facilitated by specially selected dynamic route planning, as well as rope work and leadership skills to aid another and trained pupil instructors, who deliver our person on steeper rocky terrain. activities and learn to become exceptional leaders.

Just a few days previously, members of the King’s Ely Climbing Club put their Level 2 skills to good practice in Holyhead Mountain and Snowdonia. International International

King’s Ely International students Awards galore for King’s Ely at celebrate superb exam results eTwinning National Conference WORKING collaboratively with more than a dozen different schools across Europe has resulted in King’s Ely being officially recognised as an ‘eTwinning School’.

It was at the eTwinning National Conference that the school received a plaque officially hailing it as an eTwinning School. Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Co-ordinator at King’s Ely Junior, Lorraine Oldham, was on hand to collect the plaque, as well as the Quality Label awards that all four of King’s Ely’s eTwinning projects received.

As if that was not enough to celebrate, Ted’s Travels, one of Mrs Oldham’s eTwinning projects that she has run with King’s Ely Junior pupils, also won a Highly Commended award at the conference.

King’s Ely has also received reaccreditation of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award for its “exemplary” work with students overseas. The International School Award is a badge of honour for schools that do outstanding work in international education, such as establishing links with partner schools in different parts of the world.

The globally recognised accreditation helps schools to enrich learning and improve teaching by guiding their international learning activities, from introducing international education into the curriculum to embedding it within a school’s culture. KING’S Ely International’s 2018 Photography, Textiles, Chemistry, Further Maths and Man Leung, Eric Poon, Ho Lam Tsang, Yanhan Wang IGCSE results were among the First Language English achieved 100 per cent A* to and Fanyao Ye. highest in the course’s 18-year C or Grades 9 to 5, and the highlight of the year was Chemistry, which achieved a 100 per cent A* to B Academic Director of King’s Ely International, history at the school. pass rate for the 16 students who sat the exam. Matthew Norbury, said: “These are the global citizens of tomorrow and, as ever, they flourish at King’s Ely. That King’s Ely International students A total of 37 students from 11 different countries In Maths, 87 per cent of students achieved Grades our cohort continues year on year to achieve excellence studied the intensive one-year IGCSE programme 9 to 7, of which 38 per cent were Grade 9 whilst studying abroad bears testament to the outstanding at King’s Ely this year, which sees pupils studying in (exceptional performance). In English Language, 94 teaching and highly focused effort these pupils apply. As inspire pupils at local primary school their non-native speaking language. per cent of results were A* to C. always, King’s Ely is immensely proud of its international community.” KING’S Ely International students took some time out of Maths was the only subject out of the 15 on offer Of particular note this year was Ilaria Dimina their busy schedules to teach pupils at one of Ely’s primary that followed the new Grade 9 to 1 syllabus; all who sat ten IGCSEs after just two terms of study A total of 18 former King’s Ely International schools. other subjects were assessed A* to F as in previous at King’s Ely International and achieved A* and A students stayed on at King’s Ely Sixth Form to years. grades in nine of them, including three languages. study their A Levels and there were many truly Eleven KEI students visited Lantern Community Primary School to work with outstanding results. pupils in Years 4 to 6 as part of their Language Leader Award. The Language • 26 per cent of IGCSE results this year were A* Four students achieved all A* and A grades in the Leader Award is run by Anglia Ruskin University and a section of the award or Grade 9 to 8 eight or seven exams they sat; Anastasia Belan, Of particular note were Lexy Chen, Eric Lin and requires the students to teach and promote the learning of different languages. • 53 per cent were A* to A or Grade 9 to 7 Gar Bo Chow, Liam Joe Lau and William Wu. In Kayla Wang, who all achieved 3 A*s. Robinson • 78 per cent were A* to B or Grade 9 to 6 addition, the following eight students achieved 100 Lyu achieved A*, A, A, as did Vicky Shang, Sonia Head of ESOL at KEI, Melanie Franklin, said: “The pupils at the Lantern were • 97 per cent were A* to C or Grade 9 to 4 per cent A* to B grades in their one-year courses: Kasprzak and Daniel Su. All other KEI students really engaged and seemed thrilled to meet our students from the countries of Russia, Zhiying Cen, Jingyi Fu, Suttapa Ittipornavich, Pui achieved all A, B or C grades in their A Levels. Thailand, Italy and China. Our KEI students were passionate in their delivery and all gave • 99 per cent were A* to E or Grade 9 to 2 outstanding lessons.” King’s Ely King’s Ely

Thrills and spills at King’s Ely’s Dame Fiona Reynolds inspires annual Hoop Trundle! students and guests COMPETITIVE spirits rode high at King’s Ely’s Hoop Trundle – one of the school’s most historic and fiercely- DAME Fiona Reynolds was guest speaker at King’s Ely’s The James Bowman Lecture was established by King’s Ely three years ago to James Bowman Lecture. promote the creative and liberal arts at the school, and is generously supported contested events. by the Old Eleans’ Club. Crowds gathered around the East Lawn of Ely Cathedral for the trundle, which Dame Fiona, who is Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge and former took place after Prizegiving and was blessed with glorious sunshine. The event Director-General of the National Trust, inspired Senior students, staff, Old sees the school’s King’s and Queen’s Scholars, dressed in their distinctive scarlet Eleans and guests at the annual lecture, held in the school’s Hayward Theatre. red gowns, racing each other while bowling traditional wooden hoops. Dame Fiona spoke about her book, The Fight for Beauty, in which she writes about the things that really make life worth living – a vision for our environment, our society and our future. She spoke about a solution that is at once radical and simple, to inspire us through the beauty of the world around us. Delving into our past, examining landscapes, nature, farming and urbanisation, she discussed how ideas about beauty have arisen and evolved, been shaped by public policy, been knocked back and inched forward until they arrived lost in the economically- driven spirit of today.

Principal of King’s Ely, Sue Freestone, said: “It was a real privilege to welcome Dame Fiona to King’s Ely. Her talk was impassioned and compelling, and she presented some challenging concepts to our students. We could not have had a better speaker.” The King’s and Queen’s Scholars are all great friends but their competitive side was most certainly on display for the Hoop Trundle, which commemorates the re-founding of the school by King Henry VIII in 1541. Having dissolved Ely monastery, which had educated children for centuries, he gave the school its first Royal Charter and inaugurated the first 12 King’s Scholars. Each year, up to twelve students in Year 12 become King’s Scholars (boys) or One of the privileges he allowed them was to play games, including the bowling Father Andrew Pinsent hosts Queen’s Scholars (girls) on the basis of academic excellence. They become of hoops, in the cathedral precincts. In 1970, the school admitted girls for the members of the Cathedral Foundation, strengthening the special link between first time in its 1,000 year history, and three years later the King’s Scholars were King’s Ely and the cathedral, and they also qualify for other privileges throughout joined by Queen’s Scholars at the request of Queen Elizabeth II during her visit the academic year. to the school in 1973. annual Osmond Lecture

The winners of this year’s Hoop Trundle were Jacob Cave and Sophie Wood, who ‘SCIENCE, Faith and the Snow Queen’ was the title of this were each presented with wooden tankards by the Mayor of Ely, Cllr Richard year’s King’s Ely Senior Osmond Lecture. Hobbs, pictured below. The annual event was established and endowed by the Old Eleans’ Club to commemorate the career of Leonard Osmond, a Science teacher at the school from 1930 to 1970.

This year’s lecture was hosted by Father Andrew Pinsent, Research Director of the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion at Oxford University, a member of the Theology Faculty, a Research Fellow of Harris Manchester College and a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

Father Andrew spoke most eloquently on both the benefits and limitations of Science and Religion, claiming that Science had a desire to develop knowledge of the universe by measuring it and therefore viewing it through a constrained (largely Cartesian) paradigm. King’s Ely King’s Ely

Students meet National Geographic Teacher selected as Ordnance Survey Explorer Dan Raven Ellison GetOutside Champion NATIONAL Geographic Explorer Dan Raven Ellison political support for this to happen in 2019. Dan spoke about how his plan A TEACHER at King’s Ely Junior is encouraging people to visited King’s Ely to talk to students about some of his would improve the health of London’s population and help with the theme of get more active alongside the likes of Ben Fogle and Sean fascinating adventures. sustainability. He shared outcomes from work with universities and architects to Conway. re-think the city, which he has explored in a giant 600km spiral walk. Dan, who focuses on combining Creative Exploration, Geography and Alan Parkinson, who is Head of Geography at King’s Ely Junior, is one of Communication to tackle Social and Environmental challenges, visited the only a few people from across the UK to be selected as an Ordnance Survey school and talked about his work on a number of pioneering projects. Much of GetOutside Champion for 2018/19. Dan’s work takes place in urban spaces and explores how we can change them to improve them for the people living there. He has a philosophy of “purposeful More than 750 people applied for the role and the chosen group were drawn exploration” and his message was that we are all explorers from the moment we from different walks of life to represent a diverse group of age, gender and are born, and we don’t need to go to exotic far-away places to start exploring. ability. They include TV presenter Ben Fogle, several Everest summiteers, walkers, Paralympic athletes, writers and endurance athletes such as Sean Dan introduced Year 7 and 8 students at King’s Ely Junior to projects including Conway. Route 125, where he completed 125 adventures with his son, and his walk across all of the UK’s cities and National Parks wearing a headset which captured his Mr Parkinson has been teaching at King’s Ely for five years. Before joining the emotions. He also spoke about when he crossed the world’s largest cities and school he spent 20 years teaching in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, latterly as a Head took a photograph every eight paces. of Geography. In 2008, he joined the Geographical Association as Curriculum Leader, where he worked for three years. He has also worked with the Open For Year 10 and 12 students at King’s Ely Senior, Dan focussed on a project he University, been a freelance Geographer across Europe and has written many spearheaded four years ago – to make London the world’s first National Park children’s books and GCSE and A Level textbooks. City. He has the support of the Mayor of London and is close to getting enough Mr Parkinson said: “The GetOutside initiative is partly a response to growing levels of obesity, including amongst children. Sedentary lifestyles affect people’s mental and physical health. Finding the time to get outside is not always easy and I will be working with a Mathematicians runners-up in number of organisations, and within the school, to encourage more time to be spent outside.” regional finals of competition KING’S Ely students beat off stiff Sarah MacDonald honoured as Associate competition to come second in this year’s UK Team Maths Challenge. of the Royal School of Church Music Students Sam Barber, Eleanor MacGillivray, Ben ELY Cathedral Girls’ Choir’s Director of Music, Sarah Collier and George Meyer travelled to King’s MacDonald, has been honoured as an Associate of the School, Peterborough, to compete in the regional Royal School of Church Music. finals of the UK Team Maths Challenge. The award is for achievements in church music and/or liturgy of national Teams from 26 different schools were competing significance. on the day and King’s Ely’s fantastic foursome came second, narrowly missing out on first place to the The citation reads: “Sarah MacDonald directs the chapel music of Selwyn College team from Oundle School. Cambridge, and the girls’ choir at Ely Cathedral. She has raised the profile of both and championed unfamiliar repertory and young composers in her recording projects, as well as encouraging and influencing a body of church musicians early in their careers. As a Canadian, she fosters links across the Atlantic.” King’s Ely King’s Ely

King’s Ely recognised with Teaching assistant Hayley sustainable travel award conquers Ironman Lanzarote KING’S Ely became the first independent school in HAYLEY Turner, a teaching assistant at King’s Ely Junior, Cambridgeshire to win a Modeshift STARS Bronze completed one of the toughest Ironman challenges in award. the world– Club La Santa Ironman Lanzarote.

Modeshift STARS is the national awards scheme established to recognise schools Hayley says it has been a dream of hers to complete the challenge for around and workplaces that demonstrate excellence in supporting cycling, walking six years. She originally planned to take on the race in 2016 but had to pull out and other forms of sustainable travel. The scheme encourages schools and due to a dangerously ruptured appendix. Hayley then signed up for Ironman organisations across the country to join in a major effort to increase levels of Lanzarote 2017 but again had to pull out after an unfortunate hernia operation. sustainable and active travel in order to improve people’s health and well-being. But 2018 was her year and after managing to cram in up to 20 hours of training a All schools and companies taking part in Modeshift STARS are members of the week, as well as juggling work, young children etc, Hayley managed to complete organisation and obtain recognition of their work on sustainable travel through the race in 14 hours 23 minutes and 41 seconds, and was one of only 119 women three levels of accreditation; Bronze, Silver and Gold. to complete the course.

King’s Ely was the only independent school in Cambridgeshire to successfully Hayley now has her sights set on Ironman Lanzarote 2019! complete the Bronze level – and the school’s sights are now set on achieving Silver. Sixth Former to take to the high seas Intrepid teachers complete thanks to annual award Uganda Marathon 2018 INTREPID King’s Ely Sixth Form student Lynn largest sail training charity for young people aged 12 to 25. FOUR teachers from King’s Ely took Despite huge progress towards the Millennium Thanks to the generosity of family, friends and Jakkaichawadol is preparing for the challenge on the challenge of a lifetime to raise Development Goals, Uganda has suffered hugely colleagues, as well as lots of fundraising activities Principal of King’s Ely, Sue Freestone, commented: “This is such a fantastic from conflict. Around 6.7 million Ugandans still live held in school, the team raised over £22,000 for the of a lifetime. funds for poverty-stricken families opportunity for our young people and the successful candidate each year is selected via in poverty and a further 14.7 million are vulnerable. Uganda Marathon Appeal, and also collected dozens competitive application. Lynn is a worthy recipient of the bursary and very fortunate to in East Africa. Access to health and education remains inconsistent of pairs of unwanted trainers and running shoes to Lynn was the first girl to receive King’s Ely’s fourth annual Tall Ships Youth Trust benefit from David Andrew’s generosity. I know that, like her predecessors, she will make the with life expectancy at 54 years. give to Ugandan runners out there so that they did (TSYT) Award. The award will enable courageous Lynn, who is originally from Richard Oliver, Alison Stewart, Amanda Kippax most of her adventure and have a great time along the way.” not have to do the race barefoot. Thailand, to embark on a seven day voyage of the high seas, where she will and Claire Kyndt, who are all members of teaching experience many physical and psychological challenges, and discover skills and staff at King’s Ely Junior and King’s Ely Senior, abilities that she may never have even realised she had. completed the Uganda Marathon in June.

The TSYT Award has been given to King’s Ely by David Andrew, an Old Elean The gruelling challenge saw the team, which who left the school after the Sixth Form in 1959. Since attending King’s Ely, included Richard’s wife, Niki, joining thousands of David has been passionate about sailing and has been an active member and participants from across the globe, around 3,000 of volunteer for the Tall Ships Youth Trust since 1981, when he first went on a sail whom from Uganda itself, to take on the 26.2 mile training voyage. David gifted the school a bursary for the first time in 2015 and course through beautiful yet remote, hard-baked tracks in the equatorial heat. the prize is available to Year 11 and Year 12 students. In the week leading up to the race, the team also The TSYT is a registered charity dedicated to the personal development of young took part in a variety of local voluntary based people through the crewing of ocean going vessels. It is the UK’s oldest and projects in Uganda, including a school sports day to support the UN’s Global Goal initiative. King’s Ely King’s Ely

Medical Centre staff go baking crazy Former King’s Ely student competes in for Stand Up To Cancer Six Nations Championship 2018 STAFF at King’s Ely’s Medical Centre OLD Elean Alan Gregory competed in this year’s Six donned their aprons and staged Nations Championship after being selected for the their own version of the Great Scotland Rugby League Under 20 Squad. Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off. Alan, who left King’s Ely Sixth Form in 2016, has been involved in Scottish The event saw a whole host of scrumptious cakes, Rugby Union for several years and played for the national side at Under 16 level, cupcakes and other sweet treats – all made by the putting in strong performances against teams from England and Wales. After medical centre staff – being sold to students and staff those memorable achievements, he then made the step up to the Under 18 to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. development squad.

An impressive £232 was raised on the day, all of During his time at King’s Ely, Alan, who is now studying at Northumbria which went to Stand Up To Cancer, which is an University, was a valued member of the 1st XV. He also played club rugby for annual campaign from Cancer Research UK and Cambridge RUFC, where he was selected to further his development at the Channel 4 that brings the UK together to accelerate Northampton Saints Junior Academy. progress in life-saving cancer research. Director of Sport at King’s Ely, Jim Thompson, said: “I was delighted to hear about Alan’s call up to the Scotland Under 20 Six Nations Squad. It is very pleasing that King’s Ely has played a part in his rugby development and we are very proud of his achievements.” Osmond boys raise more than £3,000 for Hope 4 Malawi charity Old Elean and goalkeeper Nick Pope STUDENTS raised over £3,000 for a charity working to Each year, the boys in Osmond House at King’s Ely Senior choose a different called up to England squad relieve poverty in Southern Africa. charity or organisation to support and this year they took part in a wide variety of fundraising activities in aid of Hope 4 Malawi. FORMER King’s Ely student (Old Elean) and Premier proud of his achievements would be an understatement. The Hope 4 Malawi charity and its volunteers are working tirelessly to relieve League goalkeeper Nick Pope was called up to the Nick started his career in Ipswich Town’s youth team and after being released poverty in Malawi, Southern Africa, by raising funds for projects and facilitating England squad this summer. aged 16 joined Bury Town. He signed for League One club Charlton Athletic trips where participants implement projects, teach in schools, take assemblies in May 2011, before having loan spells with Harrow Borough, Welling United, and run conferences and kids clubs. The charity also raises awareness of poverty Nick, who was a student at King’s Ely from 2000 to 2008, discovered in March Cambridge United, Aldershot Town, York City and Bury. Nick joined Premier related issues in the UK by visiting and working with schools and youth groups. that he had been called up to the squad and to say that the school community was League team Burnley in July 2016 and he has gone from strength to strength since. A group of representatives from the charity visited King’s Ely to meet the boys of Osmond House, their Housemaster Paul Lott, and to receive a cheque for Nick’s mum, Bridget, who taught girls’ games at King’s Ely for more than 40 £3,120, which the charity says will enable approximately 260 children to go to years, was in school invigilating an exam on the day the news was announced. primary school in Malawi for a whole year. The charity also received hundreds of Bridget, who lives in Wicken, near Ely, with her husband, David, said: “We are books from the school, which would have otherwise been recycled. all over the moon for Nick and obviously we are extremely proud. It doesn’t feel real to be honest. There has been a lot of media attention saying that Nick should be called up to the The majority of the money raised was achieved at Osfest – the annual fundraising England squad and obviously we have always wanted him to get that far but it’s one of those extravaganza organised by students in Osmond House. Held in April, the feast of things that you don’t think will ever actually happen. He’s so chuffed and even more pleased activities and attractions on offer included bouncy castles, a coconut shy, sports that his teammate at Burnley, James Tarkowski, has been called up too as they are good challenges, ‘sponge the teacher’, face painting, music, an ice cream van and a friends. Nick’s passion for football was always very well supported by King’s Ely and I’d like wide variety of stalls and raffles. to thank everyone here for that.” Arts Arts

Students wow audiences with Success for King’s Ely at Education sell-out production of Grease Business Awards 2018 Grease is arguably one of the coolest musicals to ever grace the West End and KING’S Ely’s thriving Art was on hand to collect the award at the ceremony. Broadway stage. Featuring a score by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, the musical Department has been recognised She said: “We are all absolutely thrilled to have won the follows Rydell High School’s spirited class of 1959 gum-chewing, hub-cap- with a national award. Art and Craft Award at this year’s Education Business stealing, hotrod-loving boys with D.A.s and leatherjackets and their wise- Awards. This is a high profile event where teachers and school staff from across the country come together to cracking girls in teased curls, bobby sox and pedal pushers. At the prestigious Education Business Awards celebrate everything that educating young people is about. Ceremony, held in St Paul’s London in July, It was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the high quality While hip Danny Zuke, played by Alexander Layfield, and wholesome Sandy King’s Ely won the Art and Craft Award, and the work that is being produced by the Art Department here at Dumbrowski, played by Indea Cranner, resolved the problems of their mutual school was ‘Commended’ in the STEM (Science, King’s Ely.” attraction for each other, the gang sang and danced their way through such Technology, Engineering and Maths) category. nostalgic scenes as the pyjama party, the prom, the burger palace and the The Art Department at King’s Ely is a thriving, drive-in movie. Now in their 12th year, the Education Business inspiring environment where all students are Awards recognise schools for improving the encouraged to engage fully with the state-of-the- standard of education and the life chances of their art facilities available. The Department specialises students, highlighting the vital work of educational in Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art, Sculpture and professionals up and down the country. Photography, and students realise ambitious Director of Art at King’s Ely Senior, Alison Rhodes, outcomes, regularly achieving some of the highest exam marks in the country. ALMOST 1,500 people witnessed talented King’s Ely students stage the charming American musical Grease.

The sell-out production took place in the school’s Hayward Theatre – and for the first time in school history included an additional performance on the Wednesday King’s Barbers sing evening to cater for ticket demand. More than 50 King’s Ely Senior students participated in the production, their way to victory! including not just the young actors and actresses but those backstage too in sound, lighting, make-up and costume. THE King’s Barbers won this year’s National Youth a performance as bold and the joy they have in their singing really shone through.” Cappella Competition. Members of the King’s Barbers are all former cathedral or college choir The all-boys a cappella group, who celebrated their 25th anniversary last year, choristers and they sing everything from timeless classics to contemporary a discovered in February that they had qualified for the prestigious competition. cappella songs. The group was founded not only to keep boys singing through the voice-change, but also to introduce them to different performance styles. Former Entries for the contest were submitted by video and judged by a panel to assess members have sung in some of the most important and successful groups in the a which groups should qualify. Cappella scene, including All the King’s Men and Out of the Blue. The King’s Barbers, along with their founder and coach, Peter North, travelled to the University of Birmingham for the fiercely-contested event in April and sang their way to victory, being crowned UK Youth Champions.

The production was directed by Kathryn Sudbury, musically directed by Peter They sang Coldplay’s Viva La Vida, Bastille’s Pompeii, Some Nights by Fun, and Ricky North and choreographed by Natasha Hobbs, and featured hit musical numbers Martin’s La Vida Loca, all of which were specially arranged by Mr North. It was including Grease, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted, Summer Nights and We Go the second time that the King’s Barbers had qualified for the competition as they Together. were runners-up last year.

Principal of King’s Ely, Sue Freestone, said: “This is a musical that generates an Mr North, who is also Head of Voice at King’s Ely said: “The boys were a pleasure energy of its own and those involved feed off that energy to reach new heights. This was to be with and performed brilliantly in the competition. We took part in several workshops a production that raised many a smile and wonder at the students’ musical, acting and and also watched the University Final and Beat Box Sing Off. We had a good following gymnastic ability. Well done to all involved!” of enthusiastic parents who were immensely proud of their sons. The judges described their Arts Arts

Pupils stage memorable production Grimm Tales show goes down of Oh! What a Lovely War a storm with audiences TALENTED King’s Ely Senior thespians Hundreds of people descended on the school’s Around 30 students starred in the production, THESPIANS at King’s Ely Junior wowed audiences with The production was the culmination of an open audition and a nine-week took to the stage to mark the Hayward Theatre to witness King’s Company present which featured many nostalgic musical numbers their sell-out production of Grimm Tales. rehearsal process where the cast focused on developing their individual acting such as ‘Keep The Home Fires Burning’, ‘Pack UpYour skills and also their resilience, team work and focus to create a unique piece of centenary of the end of the Great War. the British comedy musical, Oh!What a LovelyWar . Troubles’, and of course, ‘Oh! It’s A Lovely War’. The Hundreds of people flocked to the highly physical and imaginative production at story-telling theatre. school band, which included many Senior students, King’s Ely’s Hayward Theatre, which starred students in Years 7 and 8. The show delighted the audience and a team of students was directed by Laura Dixon with movement by Natasha Hobbs. ensured that everything light, sound and stage- related went smoothly. Full of deliciously dark twists and turns, the family friendly show enabled the audience to re-discover the magic and wonder of the original Grimm Tales, The show was directed by Laura Dixon, musically re-told by master storyteller Philip Pullman. This stage version by Philip Wilson directed by Richard Walmsley and choreographed by boasted the familiar characters Hansel and Gretel and some unexpected tales too, Natasha Hobbs. such as The Donkey Cabbage, The Frog King and the remarkable Thousandfurs!

Arts Award Coordinator and Teacher of Drama at Director of Drama and Theatre at King’s Ely, Nick Huntington, said: “I was King’s Ely, Mrs Dixon, said: “This was a challenging immensely proud of the cast who rose to the challenge of this fast-paced production by and thought-provoking production. One hundred years is a achieving consistently slick transitions and taking responsibility for challenging ensemble long time, and the First World War is a distant memory for moments throughout the piece. The cast showed excellent characterisation throughout and any living person. In spite of that, the sense of horror at the made the audience laugh out loud with their comic timing and delivery.” loss of so many lives in such an incomprehensible manner lives on. The cast fully accepted the challenges of re-creating scenes from long ago battles, with the irony and cynicism the play demanded. They worked incredibly hard and poured their energy and commitment into this mammoth task, producing something that we were incredibly proud of.” Pupils wow families with production of Seussical the Musical

Students’ talent shines in Speech THERE were hoots of laughter “Seussical is one of the most loved and performed school/ and crew just happened to pull off one of the most and standing ovations when King’s college shows in America, and you can understand why. ambitious productions to date with such brilliance and Ely Junior students staged family It’s totally feel good stuff, comprising of zany characters professionalism. I could not be prouder of them!” and Drama Showcase and catchy Broadway music. Our very talented cast favourite musical Seussical. STUDENTS took to the school’s Black Box to stage a Speech and Hundreds of people descended on King’s Ely’s Hayward Theatre for the sell-out Dr. Seuss inspired Drama Showcase. production. Pupils in Years 5 to 8 starred in the all singing, all dancing show, which was directed by The event saw 16 Senior students performing a Nick Huntington, with musical direction by Neil range of pieces including musical theatre, acting and Porter-Thaw and choreography by Natasha Hobbs. poetry ahead of taking their Trinity exams. Director of Drama and Theatre at King’s Ely, Nick Speech and Drama Teacher at King’s Ely, Emily Redfarn, said: “The standard of work from the students Huntington, was overwhelmed with the show’s was exceptionally high and is testament to their hard work success. He said: “The standing ovations at the end and dedication both inside and outside the classroom.” of each performance showed just how much people were wowed. This show was a lot of work with over 40 students in the cast, over 80 in the crew and well over 100 hours of rehearsal time. Arts Arts

Ely Cathedral Choristers have their Flautists shine at Peterborough voices heard in Estonia Music Festival ELY Cathedral Boys’ Choir enjoyed still managed to squeeze in plenty of sightseeing Catholic Cathedral in Tallinn, attended by the Deputy an action-packed music tour of and downtime, including visits to a water park, British Ambassador. A fault on the organ in that church FLAUTISTS from King’s Ely Junior represented the required some last minute changes to the programme which Estonia. the beach, local parks and the Seaplane Harbour school in the woodwind category of the Peterborough Estonian Maritime Museum. in turn demanded great flexibility and professionalism from all singers.” Music Festival. Seventeen of the choristers, who are all pupils It was the choir’s first ever visit to Estonia; previous at King’s Ely, took part in this year’s tour and to A group of 10 girls took part and won most of their classes, with many receiving choir tours have included America, Canada, Spain, say their schedule was a busy one would be an distinctions and commendations for their performances. The day culminated in understatement. The boys had five performances in Norway and France, as well as special performances an ensemble performance, where they were joined by King’s Ely Senior student venues across a number of cities, including Tallinn, in Rome, Vienna and Budapest. Victoria Davis too. Haapsalu and Parnu. The tour culminated in a spine- tingling concert at St Peter and St Paul’s Cathedral Director of Music at Ely Cathedral, Paul Trepte, Year 4 Teacher at King’s Ely Junior, Olivia Petherick, said: “For some of the girls in Tallinn. who led the tour, said: “Tours of this sort are the stuff it was the first time they had taken part in the competition and it was a hugely positive that memories are made of. The choir had a fabulous week experience. Thank you to all the parents who supported their children in this event and also For many of the choristers, who are all aged 9-13, singing in some impressive venues to appreciative audiences to their flute teacher Liz Hargest for organising it.” it was their first tour and despite the gruelling in Tallinn (three concerts), Haapsalu and Parnu. The timetable of rehearsals and performances, they musical highlight was their final concert at the Roman King’s Ely Junior singers enjoy Young musicians tune in for King’s fun-filled tour of Cologne Ely’s Wind Band Day KING’S Ely Junior’s sweet-sounding Chamber Choir The 30-strong choir, made up of boys and girls from Years 5 to 8, enjoyed a PUPILS from seven primary and Director of Music at King’s Ely Junior, Neil Porter- from other schools had never experienced playing in a group wowed audiences during their tour to Cologne. hugely successful tour of the Western German city, where they performed three preparatory schools came together Thaw, said: “The concert was a remarkable success so large and it was so good to see them leave with smiles services and two concerts in just five days. considering the children only had fifty minutes on each on their faces. Congratulations to all and my thanks to Mr at King’s Ely to celebrate their love piece. After the concert, it was clear that the children felt Sedgewick and Mr Sivier for their excellent assistance.” On the Saturday, the choir sang vespers, mass and a concert at St Aposteln of music and take part in the annual that they had achieved a great deal. Some of the pupils Church in Central Cologne. On the Sunday, they then travelled to Altenberg Wind Band Day. Cathedral, just 25km north-east of Cologne, to sing morning mass. At 4pm that day, they then gave a concert in St Pantaleon Church before arguably the More than 100 young musicians from St Margaret’s, St highlight of the tour – singing vespers in Cologne Cathedral – a truly memorable Cedd’s, Glebe House, Bancroft’s, Ely St John’s, Howe occasion for everyone involved as the service was televised live not just locally, Green and The Leys participated in this year’s event but worldwide on the internet. with King’s Ely musicians, and brought with them a variety of instruments, including flutes, oboes, clarinets, Of course there was also plenty of sightseeing and free time too, including a visit cornets, saxophones, trumpets and trombones. to Cologne Zoo, where the pupils got to see baby Meerkats, shopping in the city centre and a trip to Phantasialand theme park where there were rollercoasters The students were given three pieces of music to and water rides galore. learn from scratch – Pedal Pusher, Music from Carmen, and Pirates of the Caribbean – which they then came Director of Music at King’s Ely Junior, Neil Porter-Thaw, said: “The Cologne tour together to perform in the school’s Hayward Theatre is up there as one of the best tours I have taken over the last 20 years. I really have no idea in front of students, teachers and families. how many prep school choirs can say they have sung a live broadcasted Choral Vespers from Cologne Cathedral! The Chamber Choir were a credit to the school and performed very professionally. I am so grateful for all their hard work this year.” Arts Arts

Grainger Brass Ensemble enjoys action- Sixth Form trio achieve five Grade packed day with King’s Ely musicians 8 music awards between them KING’S Ely were delighted to welcome the Guildhall THREE King’s Ely Sixth Form School of Music and Drama’s 10-piece brass ensemble, students had reason to celebrate The Grainger Brass Ensemble, into school. after achieving five top music awards between them. They performed a short concert to King’s Ely Junior students before making a recording in Ely Cathedral’s Lady Chapel during their visit. After that, they Lucy Coghlan achieved a Grade 8 in Orchestral squeezed into Prior Crauden’s Chapel and performed a fanfare for ‘Uganda Day’. Percussion and Snare Drum; Charlie Gale achieved a Grade 8 in both Drum Kit and Snare Drum; and King’s Ely Senior’s Brass Ensemble was also lucky enough to have an hour’s Lucy Darby achieved a Grade 8 in Snare Drum. masterclass with the Guildhall students. Such was the quality of the masterclass that the Guildhall students invited our brass ensemble to join them in a concert in King’s Ely’s Recital Hall in the evening.

Director of Music at King’s Ely Junior, Neil Porter-Thaw, said: “The concert, part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of our Recital Concert Series, was an absolute treat. The variety of the programme, the incredible technical ability of the performers and warmth of tone was enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience. Many pupils, from listeners to performers, gained a great deal out of the day and I am very grateful to the students of the Guildhall School of Music for coming to Ely again and sharing their talents and humour.” Flawless stop by to teach students all the latest street dance moves Students hit the right notes during GLOBAL street dance sensation Flawless put students through annual Senior Music Festival their paces during a high energy masterclass at King’s Ely. HUNDREDS of people packed into Ely Cathedral for King’s Ely Senior and International students battled it out in a series of fiercely- King’s Ely’s eagerly-anticipated Music Festival Final. contested heats held in school over a three-week period. The 100 entries were Around 40 dance-loving King’s Ely Junior and then whittled down to Intermediate Finalists and Senior Finalists, all of whom King’s Ely Senior students found their groove during performed in the spine-tingling final in the splendour of the cathedral’s South Transept. the fun-filled two-and-a-half-hour masterclass in the school’s Hayward Theatre. Intermediate Instrumentalist of the Year went to Charlotte Wilkinson and Intermediate Singer of the Year went to William Pinto, who also won Flawless were founded by Marlon “Swoosh” Wallen Intermediate Musician of the Year. Emma Yembe was crowned Senior Singer of in 2004 and went public in 2005. Since starring the Year and Senior Instrumentalist of the Year went to Carlotta Rosenthal, who on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009 and as well as also won overall Senior Musician of the Year. becoming a household name, they have appeared in smash hit movies Street Dance 3D 1 and 2, Pianist Eleanor MacGillivray won the Monica Hunter Cup, donated by Monica headlined for the Royal Family performing at the Hunter, a former piano teacher at King’s Ely. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert alongside Kylie As ever, the quality and variety of the students’ performances were outstanding. Minogue, performed for the Opening Ceremony The final was adjudicated by conductor Pete Harrison, who studied at the of the Paralympics, heated things up with the BBC’s Royal College of Music and is the Musical Director for Inspiration Choir in Strictly Come Dancing professionals, and made Director of Drama and Theatre at King’s Ely, Nick and to see our students enjoying such a fantastic, high Southampton. history collaborating with the exceptional English Huntington, who organised the masterclass, said: octane workshop, alongside a small crew from Sarah Baker’s National Ballet. “Flawless is one of the premier dance collectives in the world Funk It Up Dance group, was really something special.” Arts Arts

Pupils get creative with global Gaia wins Beyond the Frame fashion designer, José Hendo photography contest AWARD winning fashion designer and cutting edge Barkcloth collection ‘Resonance’. the environmental issues affected by the fashion TALENTED King’s Ely Sixth Form judging panel made up of Tim Flach, Carol Sharp, José Hendo visited King’s Ely to The label promotes the use of eco-textiles, such industry. Barkcloth was proclaimed by UNESCO as student Gaia Giardinelli was Denisa Ilie and James Smith, selected Gaia’s image as the winning entry from more than 400 photographs share her skills and expertise with as organic and recycled materials. It further part of the world’s ‘Intangible Cultural heritage of jubilant after winning a fiercely- supports ethical trading and raises awareness about Humanity’ in 2005. submitted by 174 teenage photographers Sixth Form students. contested competition for young nationwide. photographers. The exciting masterclass saw José working with A The competition was open to anyone aged 15+ Level Fashion and Design students, helping them Hundreds of students entered this year’s Beyond at high school or college, and there were entries to create striking sculptural accessory designs using the Frame photography competition, organised by from Cumbria to the Channel Islands. For winning, Barkcloth and Sinamay. The workshop proved an Norwich University of the Arts (NUA). The theme Gaia received more than £1,000 worth of Canon invaluable opportunity for the students to explore was ‘environment’ and students were asked to photographic equipment. and develop new ideas, which resulted in a highly interpret the theme in their own vision. inventive range of headwear and neckwear designs James Smith, BA Photography course leader at being created. The work of Sixth Form students Lexy Chen and NUA, and chairman of the Beyond the Frame Gaia Giardinelli was shortlisted and both young judging panel, said: “The quality of students’ work and Speaking about her visit to King’s Ely, José said: photographers attended NUA’s Beyond the Frame the breadth of ideas in response to our brief was truly “All of the students had brilliant ideas and were ready exhibition and awards event, where they had the impressive. The judges thought long and hard about their to experiment. They took direction easily and worked opportunity to meet the judges and learn more overall winner. Gaia’s image explores the relationship diligently. It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon working about the photography industry. between nature and humanity. She challenges viewers to with such well-mannered and gifted students.” think about the dominance of mankind over the natural As if that wasn’t an achievement in itself, Gaia was world and foregrounds the importance of plants and trees José is the go-to designer of Ugandan Royalty and announced as the overall winner on the night. A by making it the dominant element of the image.” Government officials, having designed for four Royal weddings so far. She is known for her prolific Orla victorious in reputable Talented Fashion and photography competition KING’S Ely student Orla Simpson As ever, hundreds of students entered and it was Orla’s was the winner of a prestigious stunning photograph that was judged to be the winning Textiles students head entry. Orla received a certificate from UK ILFORD photography competition. PHOTO naming her Student Photographer of the Year Orla, a student at King’s Ely Sixth Form, won the UK 2017, £150 to spend on products of her choice from to London’s Olympia ILFORD PHOTO 2017/18 Student Competition, ILFORD and her image was framed by UK ILFORD FASHION and Textiles students showcased their flamboyant designs at the Lyrically Speaking, with her striking image based on the PHOTO. prestigious Spring Knitting and Stitching Show. lyric ‘Let’s talk about freedom, everyone prays in the end’ by award-winning musician Sam Smith. Head of Photography at King’s Ely Senior, Antonio Thousands of people attended the four-day event at London’s Olympia and among the vast range of stands Longo, commented: “Orla’s achievement is even more and displays was an exhibition of garments completed by GCSE and A Level Fashion and Design students From Alt-Rock to Old School Pop and Reggae, impressive given that she had never shot film before starting from King’s Ely. students from across the UK were tasked to take a song her course. We are all extremely proud of her.” lyric and turn it into an image that inspires the viewer as The event came less than a fortnight after the King’s Ely’s Art Department exhibited at the London Cruise much as the music itself. All entries were to have been Last year, King’s Ely Sixth Form student Charmaine Show, also held at Olympia. photographed using ILFORD PHOTO or Kentmere Wong came runner up in the digital category of the Director of Art at King’s Ely Senior, Alison Rhodes, said: “This was another wonderful opportunity for our students, black and white film. competition. who were able to investigate new materials sourced from the show, as well as make contact with professional designers.” Sport Sport

Silver medal for King’s Ely at 2018 School Games call-up for Blenheim Palace Junior Regatta talented Rebecca KING’S Ely rowers won Silver at this year’s prestigious KING’S Ely Sixth Form student King’s Ely Junior in Year 5, represented the England Country Champion (three times qualifying her Blenheim Palace Junior Regatta. Rebecca Daniel represented the Red Under 17’s Hockey team and competed against for the mini marathon), Anglian Cross Country England Reds in this year’s School England White, England Blue, Wales, Ulster and Champion, English Schools Cross Country Scotland. Championship (19th in a field of 350 and despite A total of 32 of the school’s rowers competed in the multi-lane regatta, racing over Games. 500m from a standing start. The event is specifically designed for students in Years competing a year early!) and she plays National Director of Sport at King’s Ely, Jim Thompson, League Hockey for Cambridge City. 6 to 9 and rowers from across the country compete, including those from well- The event, supported by National Lottery funding known junior rowing clubs from the South of England. said: “I am delighted that Rebecca was selected to represent from Sport England and delivered by the Youth the England Reds at the School Games. Rebecca put in a Sport Trust, was a major multi-sport event for the The morning division consisted of King’s Ely’s Year 9 boys and Year 8 girls racing in huge amount of hard work to be selected and I know she most talented young athletes from across the UK. coxed quads, whilst the Year 8 boys raced in double sculls. In the second division, thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of playing at a National More than 1,400 young sportsmen and women the Year 9 girls and Year 8 boys then raced in coxed quads and the Year 8 girls went level.” competed across 11 sports at Loughborough into double sculls. University, including Athletics, Cricket, Cycling, As far as Rebecca’s sporting success is concerned, Canoeing, Netball, Rowing and more. All but four of King’s Ely’s crews made the finals on the day, with all pupils showing accolades include National Prep School Champion true grit and determination in some very hard fought races, but the stand out Lancaster won the B final of their race in impressive fashion to place 7th overall in 800m (Years 7 and 8), Cambridgeshire Schools Rebecca, who has been at King’s Ely since joining performance was that of the Girls’ Under 14 Coxed Four crew, who won their heat the country – a truly outstanding result for the girls. Cross Country Champion twice, Suffolk Cross and then placed second, taking home the Silver medal in a very exciting final. The crew was Clare Sergeant, Mia Gray, Georgina Schosland, Stephanie Watson and King’s Ely rowers also enjoyed success at the Peterborough Spring Regatta. Otilia Salgado. Highlights included Conall Comley and William Buckingham winning the Under 14 2x race, Holly Lancaster and Rahera Greatrex winning the Under 18 2x race, Their success came just a week after students competed in the three-day National and Alex Millard helping a King’s Ely and Peterborough composite Under 18 4x King’s Ely duo accepted for sporting Schools Regatta. The highlight there was when crew Emma Tarshish and Holly coxless crew winning their race. excellence programme TWO King’s Ely Sixth Form students 1st XI football squad win Mercian were accepted for a renowned sporting excellence programme. League for second year running Talented young sportswomen Holly Lancaster and Rebecca Daniel qualified for the Advanced Level was thoroughly deserved. Success was due to our well organised defensive play with a quick KING’S Ely’s 1st XI football team were crowned Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) press, which stifled the opposition. Captain Harry Webster was an inspirational leader and Mercian League Champions for the second year Programme in their respective sports. quick-fire striker Arthur Plews scoring nine of the sixteen league goals.” running. Holly carried out her Level 3 Diploma through The squad sealed the Mercian Under 18 Football League title with a 4-2 win British Rowing, while Rebecca completed her against Wellingborough School, who were also in with a chance of winning the course through England Hockey. league. King’s Ely’s goal scorers were Arthur Plews, who scored a hat-trick and Daniel Harradine, who scored the fourth goal. The diploma is a sports qualification designed to meet the needs of young athletes who have the King’s Ely remained unbeaten in the league, winning five of their matches against realistic potential to achieve excellence in their sport Oundle, Wellingborough, Stowe, Oakham and Bedford. The sixth match was a and who are seeking to perform at the highest level. courses, Holly and Rebecca had the chance to attend selected for the Under 18’s England Hockey team. 2-2 draw against Loughborough. In total, King’s Ely players scored 16 goals and The AASE Programme provides athletes aged 16 national training camps and work alongside other conceded only 4 goals from the six matches. to 19 with support and guidance, alongside an aspiring athletes and national coaching staff. Holly has had a phenomenal number of rowing academic and sporting programme which requires successes, the highlight of which was when she Head of Physical Education at King’s Ely Senior, Kevin Daniel, is understandably them to improve their sporting performance as Rebecca plays National League Hockey for and another King’s Ely rower, Rebecca Garrett, proud of the team. He said: “Everyone is thrilled for the 1st XI team as their league win criteria for an assessment, in addition to completing Cambridge City alongside Helen Richardson-Walsh, were crowned British Champions at the prestigious sports specific academic coursework. As part of their Olympic Gold Medallist, and has recently been British Junior Rowing Championships 2017. Sport Sport

Trio qualifies for Northampton Saints King’s Ely athletes crowned Isle of Development Programme Ely District champions! THREE King’s Ely students were from the bi-weekly Player Development Groups, selected for the Northampton Saints DPP programme. They KING’S Ely students won this year’s McGrath (discus), Harriet Cheseney-Culley (triple (200m), Connor Marshall (high jump), Tom selected to join the Northampton based in Northampton and Colchester, to the Senior all have worked hard to gain these representative honours fiercely-contested Isle of Ely District jump and long jump), Ben Smith (high jump), Will Bateman (triple jump), Jessica Harding (discus), and I am very proud of their selection. They are all part Saints Rugby Player Development Academy who train full-time at Franklin’s Gardens. Athletics Championships. Taylor (javelin), and Gabriel Boon (javelin). Gold Annabelle Gilbert (shot put), Lauren Booth (discus), of the performance squad rugby programme at King’s Ely, winners for King’s Ely Junior were George Nearney and Tabitha Lacey (high jump). Programme. Director of Sport at King’s Ely, Jim Thompson, which allows them to develop their Rugby during all three Athletes from both King’s Ely Junior and King’s Ely said: “It is fantastic to see Bertie, Daniel and George being terms. I look forward to hearing about their progress.” George Nearney, Bertie Whymark and Daniel Senior battled it out in the championships, which Kember qualified for the scheme following a series were held in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. Students fought of trials. The talented trio were also standout players hard for every point and it paid off, with King’s Ely’s for the Junior School’s 1st XV team during the team winning an impressive 22 Gold, 15 Silver and Michaelmas Term last year. 15 Bronze medals, resulting in them being crowned the overall winners on the day. The Saints Academy aims to produce players capable of making the grade in professional Rugby, and has Gold medals for King’s Ely Senior came from Emily now cultivated a group of household names such Pluck (800m), Katie Cameron (hurdles and high as World Cup winners Steve Thompson and Ben jump), Ben Marshall (hurdles and high jump), Lottie Cohen, England captain Dylan Hartley, and British Webster (100m), Beth Carberry (300m), Hannah and Irish Lion Courtney Lawes. Paling (200m), Grace Morris (1500m), Billy There are several tiers to the Saints Academy system. Over 100 young players aged between 13 and 20 receive coaching from the club – ranging Junior students on top form at Solomon called up for Lambs Cornwell Shield Athletics

NINETEEN King’s Ely Junior students Rugby Squad competed in the Cornwell Shield Athletics competition.

KING’S Ely Senior student and promising rugby star Solomon Boon was The competition took place at Kimbolton School and selected for the Lambs Under 16 National Squad. all of King’s Ely’s Year 5 and 6 athletes performed well on the day, with each student putting a huge amount of Solomon represented both the Lambs and King’s Ely in a series of big games earlier this year, including against effort into each run, jump and throw. Worcester, Gloucester and the Boys Club of Wales. Solomon has been at King’s Ely since joining King’s Ely Junior in 2013, and has been a standout performer for the school’s 1st XV team. Director of Sport at King’s Ely, Jim Thompson, said: “We had some fine individual performances with Jack Hammond Solomon, who also plays for Newmarket Rugby Club, said: “Rugby is my favourite sport and King’s Ely has really winning the 300m, Quentin Mitchell winning the 200m and helped me to progress; I know I wouldn’t have got in the Lambs squad without the coaching and support from Mr Thompson. Freddie Nearney winning the long jump. It was a very enjoyable I really enjoyed the trials. They were a great experience but I was really shocked when I received the email to say I had made afternoon with some very pleasing performances.Well done to all the squad.” who performed so well on the day!” King’s Ely has a proud reputation of students being selected for renowned rugby teams, with a number of boys in recent years being projected into the limelight and grabbing the attention of several national coaches and scouts. Founded in 2006, the Lambs exists to create openings for boys to showcase their rugby skills at a representative level. Sport Sport

Ex Davis Cup duo pop into King’s Ely King’s Ely Junior hosts and wins for coaching session to remember Schools Football Tournament EX British Tennis players Danny KING’S Ely Junior was delighted Sapsford and Luke Milligan visited to both host and win the East King’s Ely to help students improve Cambridgeshire Years 3 and 4 their skills on the court. Schools Football Tournament.

The memorable visit was organised by Seb Scaux, Teams from 20 primary schools in the district King’s Ely’s tennis coach and who runs the hugely flocked to the school to compete in the tournament, successful 10iS Academy. which was organised in conjunction with the Witchford School Sports Partnership. King’s Ely students and players from the 10iS Academy enjoyed coaching sessions with the talented The sun shone and all students played with ex Davis Cup duo, followed by exhibition matches. great enthusiasm, but it was King’s Ely Junior’s Players also had the opportunity to get involved and players who were victorious on the day. They beat play doubles matches with Luke and Danny. Littleport Community Primary School, Ely St John’s Community Primary School and St Andrew’s Head of Tennis at King’s Ely, Chanre Bond, said: Primary School in Soham in the pool stage, before “Danny and Luke’s visit was a really inspiring event and it beating Isleham Primary School in the final. was fantastic to see so many players on the court eager to improve their game. Money raised from the event will be going Four King’s Ely Senior students also helped with the towards various projects, including coaching opportunities for refereeing on the day. people with autism and learning difficulties. Thank you to everyone who made the event such a great success.” Robin Williams MBE holds Rowing Pupils compete in IAPS National coaching workshop at King’s Ely Swimming Finals TEAM GB Rowing coach Robin Williams MBE visited SIX King’s Ely Junior pupils travelled King’s Ely to share advice and skills with some of the to the London Aquatics Centre region’s top rowing coaches. to compete in the IAPS National The day-long workshop at King’s Ely’s Old Palace saw Robin, who has coached at Swimming Finals. all levels including men’s, women’s, lightweights, heavy weights, under 23s and juniors, inspiring nine rowing coaches from the Eastern Region. Qualifying for the finals is no mean feat so congratulations to Daniel Millard, Thomas Alderton, Robin is one of the country’s most successful and talented coaches at all levels, Robert Banwell, Nia Baird, Tabitha Lacey and from club coaching to the Olympics and World Championships. As a competitor, Sydney Smith for securing places to compete against he won Silver and Bronze medals at the 1988 and 1989 World Rowing some of the country’s top prep school swimmers. Championships and he has also won three Henley Royal Regatta medals. On the day, Thomas, Robert, Sydney and Nia His experience spans several decades as a coach, most notably 10 years with all qualified for their finals – a truly fantastic Cambridge University winning seven Boat Races and 12 years with Team GB achievement. Rowing, winning a Gold medal with the lightweight men’s coxless four in 2007. Sport Sport

Adele rises to the challenge at Golfers victorious at ISGA Pony of theYear Show 2018 Wellington College Silver Salver TALENTED King’s Ely rider Adele KING’S Ely students were on top form at the prestigious Shaw was victorious at this year’s Independent Schools Golf Association (ISGA) Wellington Pony of the Year Show. College Silver Salver competition.

Adele was the only competitor from a field of 68 Three members of the King’s Ely Golf Academy were victorious on the day, riders to go clear in all three rounds with her much- including Paul Collington, who achieved the best score, winning the Wellington loved pony, Manor Pearl. Pony of the Year Show College Silver Salver Team Nett Prize. (POYS) took place at Olney Showground in Rugby, Warwickshire. Ben Collier won the Nett Division on the day and Thomas Jackson claimed second in the Individual Division. The qualifiers started on the Friday, which required a double clear round in the main indoor arena. More Head of King’s Ely Junior, Richard Whymark, said: “We are delighted that these three qualifiers were held the next day in the outdoor members of our Golf Academy combined their talents to secure their win at the Wellington arena. All the double clears then have to then jump competition. The determined hours invested on the driving range and local courses to develop another round on the Sunday night for the Grand Adele’s first round started with the full 68 young from which Adele’s scintillating turns made her their skills have undoubtedly contributed to the outstanding success of our team, and we are Prix finale jump off, meaning to even get to that riders. They had 16 very technical fences to jump, the winner. Adele and Manor Pearl were the only very proud of their achievements.” point, riders have to jump three consecutive clear and only 11 riders achieved clear rounds. Only nine combination who rode three perfect clear rounds. rounds. riders made it through to the third jump off round, Riders do themselves and the school King’s Ely proud at Royal Windsor Horse Show golfers win THE King’s Ely Equestrian Team has also enjoyed success in the equestrian arena. tests, and won both classes. As a result, Phoebe came 7th out of 27 teams at the Royal She competed in the British Riding Club Area 7 qualified for the British Riding Club National National ISGA Windsor Horse Show. Summer Dressage Qualifiers with her ex-racehorse, Summer Championships, which took place in Transcend, in both the Novice and the Elementary August. George Hearn, Ryan De Sousa, Adele Shaw and Plate Finals Emily Gredley represented the school as a team of four at the prestigious event, which is one of the largest in the UK. THE King’s Ely Golf Academy was crowned winners of the National Independent Schools Golf Association’s Manager of the King’s Ely Equestrian Team, Sue (ISGA) Plate Finals at Collingtree Park Golf Club. Cameron, said: “This was a huge event to compete at and our riders dealt with the pressure very well. They were great The talented team – made up of David Harris, Tom Stiff and Paul Collington – representatives of the school and certainly did us proud!” brought the silverware home with a superb team score of 115 points.

The team qualified for Royal Windsor in March after Golf is a popular choice of sport at King’s Ely, and as a school we firmly believe that they came second in the 90cms class out of more than students of all abilities should enjoy a wide a range of sporting experiences, whilst at 40 riders, and clear rounds by both Emily and Adele the same time making the most of every opportunity to excel. meant that the team finished on just four faults.

King’s Ely Sixth Form student Phoebe Plumb Thank you for reading The Elean, Edition I, 2018 We will return very soon with more news and features from around the school. In the meantime, please visit our website. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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