ContentsArts The Foundation Head of Foundation’s of King Edward VI Report 2 or The King’s School Hail & Farewell 3 in Macclesfield, Cheshire Academic Departments 7 Founded by Sir John Percyvale, Kt, Events & Activities 33 by his Will dated 25th January, 1502-03. Re-established by Charter of King Edward VI, Creative Work 42 dated 26th April, 1552. Governing Body Infant and Junior 50 Chairman: Professor F M Burdekin OBE Rugby 55 Vice Chairman: Rev D Wightman Hockey 60 Co-optative Governors: Mrs C Buckley BA, 5 Ford’s Lane, Bramhall Cricket 64 M G Forbes BSc, 3 Bridge Green, Prestbury, Macclesfield R A Greenham FRICS, Lower Drove Hey Farm, Sutton, Macclesfield Other Sport 67 Dr J W Kennerley, BPharm, MRPharms, PhD, 28 Walton Heath Drive, Macclesfield J D Moore MA, Fairfield, 12 Undercliff Road, Kendal Appendices Mrs A E Nesbitt BA, The Hollows, Willowmead Park, Prestbury, Macclesfield 1 Staff List 72 Mrs A A Parnell BA, Paddock Knoll Farm, Rainow, Macclesfield C R W Petty MA, Endon Hall North, Oak Lane, Kerridge, Macclesfield 2 Examination Results 75 J K Pickup MA, QC, Trafford House, 49 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge 3 Higher Education 78 W Riordan BA, 1 Castlegate, Prestbury, Macclesfield J R Sugden MA, FIMECHE, 4 Marlborough Close, Tytherington, Macclesfield 4 Awards & Prizes 80 5 Music Examinations 83 Representative Governors Appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Chester A N Dicken BSc, CEng, FIChemE, Merry Bank, 11 Magnolia Rise, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Cheshire County Council J P Findlow, LLB, Kandersteg, Broad Walk, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Macclesfield Borough Council Mrs E N Gilliland, 26 Henbury Rise, Henbury, Macclesfield Appointed by the Rt Revd the Lord Bishop of Chester Rev D Wightman MA, The Old Rectory, 12 Ryles Park Road, Macclesfield Appointed by the Council of the Victoria University, Manchester Professor F M Burdekin, OBE, F R Eng, FRS, 27 Springbank, Bollington, Macclesfield Officers of the Foundation Head of Foundation: Dr S Coyne BSc, PhD, MEd Director of Finance and Clerk to the Governors: J M Spencer Pickup BSc, ACA Solicitors: sas daniels LLP, County Chambers, 6 Chestergate, Macclesfield Auditors: Messrs Josolyne & Co, Chartered Accountants, Macclesfield Bankers: National Westminster Bank PLC, Macclesfield 1 Head of Foundation’s Report I am delighted to be able to report involved, especially the rugby players possible without the dedicated com- that the academic year 2008 – 2009 themselves, had an unforgettable ex- mitment of the staff, both teachers was an especially successful and note- perience. Another marvellous rugby and support staff, who regularly give worthy one for The King’s School. event was the tour to New Zealand up so much of their time for the sake Not only were we able to celebrate which took place just after the end of of the students. It is the time that is 100 years of girls’ education at Fence the summer term. Over thirty pupils sacrificed at lunchtime, after school Avenue, but the boys also reached a and five staff had a super time and and at weekends that makes King’s cup final at Twickenham whilst the won all their games also. the special place it is. I would like to Foundation secured unprecedented The School has had another very congratulate the staff and the pupils academic success in many areas. successful year academically. At A on the marvellous achievements this The celebration of 100 years of level, the percentage of A/B grades year. girls’ education at Fence Avenue was 76%, a School record by over 3%. The School is going through a lasted for most of the academic year, Nearly half of all results (45%) were process of incorporation to update even though the official opening of at A grade and the pass rate was again its working practices and, as a part of Macclesfield High School for Girls 100%. Sarah Gales achieved five A this initiative, the benefit we provide had taken place, a hundred years grades in her A level examinations to the community is being assessed. earlier, in February 1908. To mark this and two distinctions in her Advanced The Quincentenary Bursary Scheme date, we celebrated Founders’ Day Extension Awards. She also represent- is a significant part of this benefit and at the Spring half term and invited ed Great Britain in the Biology Olym- it goes from strength to strength, with a prestigious female orator, the Rt piad and obtained the best mark in an award being named in honour of Hon Ann Widdecombe MP, to speak. the country in AQA Chemistry exami- RD ‘Nobby’ Clarke, a distinguished She gave a superb address, or actu- nations. In all, 36 pupils (almost one former teacher at the school. The ally two excellent but different ones third of the year group) produced 3 A fund regularly helps over a dozen pu- for the younger and older audience. grades or better. pils in the Sixth Form every year. Any- It was a splendid day for the town At GCSE, 62% of grades were A* or one who needs to know more about as well as for the Former Pupils of A which is a school record. William this scheme or what the school does Macclesfield High School who turned Hanson gained 10 A*s and Jake Know- in the community has only to contact out in droves to join us for the Open les and Lauren How both produced my office to receive details of all that Day held in March: we hope that they 10 A/A* grades. Emelia Bell, Katie we offer. These are challenging times enjoyed this celebration as much as Reid, Molly Ross, Hannah Sugden for everyone and we are doing all we the existing pupils and staff. and Isabel Wilkinson all achieved 9 can to support the people around us. The trip to Twickenham was an straight A* grades. Forty two pupils The end of the academic year is a unforgettable experience as several (over one quarter of the year group) time to say farewell to retiring col- hundred pupils and staff from all four obtained 9 A/A* grades, another truly leagues and details are contained later divisions set off early on 1 April to see outstanding statistic. in this report. However, I would very the U15 rugby team play in the Daily These results are a great tribute to much like to record my thanks and Mail Vase Final later that day. Sadly, the hard work of the pupils involved appreciation of the excellent work the result did not go our way but all but none of this success would be undertaken for the whole school by two of them: Andrew Green, Direc- tor of Music, and Frank Walker, Head of Drama. Both have provided many superb evenings of entertainment at King’s and we wish them well for their retirement. The School, and thousands of pupils, are very much in their debt. I must also not let the mo- ment go by without paying tribute to Geoff Shaw for the marvellous work he has done for the Junior Division as its Principal over many years. He has been a most able and commit- ted leader and I am pleased that we will not be losing him just yet as he is returning to his first love, teaching mathematics, in the Girls’ Division. In addition to academic achieve- ments, there has been a pleasing number of other successes this year, in a variety of areas such as sport, music and drama. The school still has a world champion sailor, a likely Olympic gymnast and an England U16 rugby player in its midst. I hope that you enjoy reading about them in the pages of this report. 2 Hail & Farewell nity leave at King’s. He is a graduate Mr Graeme Wright became the new Hail … in Chemistry from MMU. Head of History. He taught at Liver- Welcome to the following members pool College for 5 years where he was of staff who joined King’s during the Mrs Susan Moule joined the Junior also Master i/c 1st XV Rugby. He spent academic year 2008-2009. School team as a permanent Teaching six years in the Royal Marines before Assistant for Year 3. Sue has enjoyed taking a degree in History at Liverpool Mrs Sarah Anderson replaced Dr teaching experience at both Infant & University. His interests include all West in the Mathematics Department Junior levels and she brought wel- sports, reading, cooking, music and on a part-time basis. She is a gradu- come experience to the Year 3 team. the cinema. ate in Mathematics from MMU and worked at Harrytown High School. Mr Ian Oakley joined the school as Mrs Louise Wilkinson joined the Her interests include running, hiking, a part-time Laboratory Technician. library staff as an after-hours Library the theatre and gardening. He is a Pharmacology graduate and Assistant. She has a BA (hons) in His- has been working at AstraZeneca as a tory and Geography and is a member Miss Hannah Barton became an Research Scientist for many years. His of NADFAS - National Association of additional member of the Psychology interests include running, mountain Decorative Fine Art and Design. Department. She graduated from the biking and walking. He also plays the University of Wales, Cardiff in Applied guitar and is a keen golfer. We also say hail to: Psychology and completed her NQT year at Bryn Hafren Comprehensive Miss Anna Robinson replaced Zoe Arthur who joined the Maths School. She has also worked as a Natalie Frith as Note Taker in the Department as Senior Subject Teacher Connexions Personal Advisor.