Why Rowing Is Such a Good Sport
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New Head of Food Glorious Food News Lower School from Mr Rob Harrison was in the Year group and these appointed as new Head assemblies bring everyone of Lower School (Year 9) together. Regular Q and in September 2018 and A sessions are crucial too - has been making his mark anyone can ask a question already. Rob who is also and everyone hears the Issue No 6, 2019 Deputy Housemaster of answer.” Rob also distrib- Linacre House and teaches utes a weekly Shell bulle- Spanish and French, has as tin, reminding pupils of his goal to help ensure that upcoming events and talks the Shells (Year 9) settle in and wishing them well for Food at King’s is famously endorse this view. “The Why Rowing Is Such A Good Sport readily: “I do my very best fixtures, concerts, exams good and the school has variety on offer including the the school King’s) talk with great annual Easter training to get to know everyone. etc. He sums up his overall long had a well-deserved scrumptious fruit selection” Rowing Club enthusiasm, describing camp where, as Dominic reputation for its hospitality. impresses Elizabeth Bowen Pupils need to know who I aim: “By the time pupils had its 150th how they were drawn explains, “We get to row am and that they can talk come to the end of the year, Andy Snook, who has been (Northbourne Park), whilst Head of Catering since 2008 Mark Burns (Junior King’s) to me.” Shell Assemblies I am looking for them to be anniversary in to it as being new and on a beautiful lake in and a member of staff for especially mentions the salad 2012 and is a different from ball northern Italy, as well are held every other week: motivated, organised and a remarkable 31 years, is and pasta options and Simi “It’s vital to engender a independent - fully ready shortly to pass the baton Ayeni develops this theme: very popular sports, but providing as to enjoy a stay away good collective spirit with- for the next stage.” on to his Deputy Kerry “Here at King’s we strongly option. Taster the same sense of escape with friends”. Rowing at Reed when he takes on embrace other cultures, and sessions and relaxation. Ed Henley is also mentioned various new responsibilities so we have Chinese meals, including catering at the Indian meals, and others… are offered comments that “it is so by the pupils and future new Malthouse Drama which are delicious and early on in a crucially important we ambitions for them Centre and International taste just like the country’s pupil’s career. work together”. Josie include further outings College. Kerry has herself traditional cuisine.” Elizabeth been at King’s for 15 years also highlights the scrupulous Dominic enjoys the sense of it at this world-renowned and she and Andy make care taken over specific Rowing is a thriving Hoare (Sevenoaks Prep), being “an escape from venue. The pupils’ an impressive combination dietary requirements, sport at King’s under James Crawley (Saint school and the stress that enthusiasm for the sport in terms of experience, especially praising the help Ronan’s), Alex Lapsley follows work….when the is unmistakable - as one expertise, and that crucial given to her with various food the expert guidance of ingredient enthusiasm. Matt allergies. If armies “march on Head of Rowing Jon (Junior King’s), Ed water is calm, it feels like comments: “Rowing is Thornby, Head of Boarding their stomachs” then schools Williamson and other Connor (Marlborough you’re gliding over the just so fantastic.” Practice and responsible are no different and King’s is coaches. Based at House) and Josie water….”. A highlight for Pictured here with Rob Harrison are Jemima Hancock (Saint Ronan’s), for the pupil Catering very fortunate to have Andy, Leke Oladele-Ojo (Junior King’s), Olivia Griffin (Marlborough Committee comments: Kerry and their excellent nearby Westbere Lakes, Patterson (Junior the pupils has been the House), Nikita Egorov (Newton Prep), Jake Densham (Dulwich Prep “Pupils are massively positive team producing such first- Cranbrook), Mathilda Butler (Derwent Lodge). about the food at King’s”. class food. Committee members fully An Evening at Sir John Soane’s Museum D&T Day For Prep School Teachers London Prep Heads and staff enjoyed a concerned and wonderful to be able fascinating evening at Sir John Soane’s to spend it in such a unique place. Prep school Heads of Design which continued over lunch Museum, Lincoln’s Inn Field at the end In all 17 schools were represented & Technology enjoyed an in St Augustine’s. Schools of February. Guests were welcomed by (Arnold House, Broomwood Hall, excellent day at King’s in attending were Beechwood Bruce Boucher, the Museum Director, Dulwich Prep London, Eaton Square, May. Head of D&T Matthew Park, Broomwood Hall, who gave a brief introductory talk about Garden House, Glendower, Hill Rolison opened proceedings Downsend, Dulwich Prep Soane, his house and the museum, House, Knightsbridge, Newton Prep, with an introductory talk Cranbrook, Dulwich Prep before he and Owen Hopkins, Senior Norland Place, St Nicholas Prep, while colleague Martin London, Eaton House The Curator of Exhibitions and Education, St Paul’s Cathedral School, Sussex Franks gave tours of the Manor, Elstree, Holmwood led candle-lit tours of this extraordinary House, The Hall, The Hampshire D&T facilities. This was House, Junior King’s, place. A Reception in the magnificent School, Trevor-Roberts School and followed by three workshops. Marlborough House, New Library-Dining Room followed, during Westminster Abbey Choir School. It Just as important as the Beacon, Northbourne which Peter Roberts, Headmaster, was also a great pleasure to welcome ideas gleaned from these Park, St Faith’s, Thomas’s welcomed guests and spoke about Julie Robinson, Chief Executive of the sessions were the discussions Clapham and The Schools at the latest developments at King’s. It Independent Schools Council, as one of between those attending, Somerhill. was a highly enjoyable evening for all the guests. Edited by David Hopkins, Head of Prep School Liaison ([email protected]) Duke of Edinburgh Achievements Food for the Homeless Hockey Success King’s pupils are part of an offers employment and work Music Scholars Reflect important project making experience opportunities and trumpet, amongst food for the homeless in to young offenders and to others - the variety of Canterbury thanks to an people who are homeless, or musical opportunity initiative pioneered by have mental health problems over their years at King’s has impressed Senior Chaplain Lindsay or learning disabilities.” them all. “There’s so Collins. Every week a group The pupils have committed much going on here of 6th form students go with huge enthusiasm, but and you can be involved with Lindsay to Lily’s Bistro as Lindsay explains “It has in so many different on Palace Street to make been a steep learning curve ways - vocal, jazz, rock, sandwiches, soup and varied for us all, not just in terms Every year, King’s awards orchestras and much more.” King’s has a very strong gaining life experiences to hot food which they then of the pupils picking up the Music Scholarships in a was said to general agreement, DofE section with a superb reflect upon. The benefits distribute in the city. The necessary skills, but also in hotly contested process of whilst another comment was 292 participants currently are vast, but above all success initiative, which is now in so many different areas, even auditions held in February. “I really like the way you are Harriet Brealy (Junior King’s), Alice Butt (Brambletye), Kitty Clifton, Four 6a Music Scholars - given the opportunity to use Esme De Haan, Rhona Ewhrudjakpor (Junior King’s), Minty de registered - 107 Gold and gives a sense of achievement.” its second year, arose from simply coming to understand Soissons (Broomwood Hall), Olivia Griffin (Marlborough House), 185 Bronze. Destinations for Current and past pupils Lindsay’s desire to help King’s what types of food are most Imogen Hinds (Highfield), your own initiative.” High Bell Harding (Cumnor House), Georgie Hawken (Kent College, points have been many and expeditions last year included pictured at Buckingham pupils play a part in the local appreciated and when.” The Gabriel Huc-Hepher (St Canterbury), Estelle Olcott (Northbourne Park), Natalya Hoare, Paul’s Cathedral School), varied - The Serenade in the the Scottish Highlands, the Palace are: Velvet Grainger community. “I came across project looks set to continue Rebecca Hutchings, Poppy Ladd, Zoe Legrix, Hannah Sumner (Junior Lewis Kennedy and Kristina Cloisters, Jazz in the marquee King’s), Lilia Trigg (Cottesmore) Peak District, Anglesey and (Cumnor House), Annie this amazing place, Lily’s developing in the future and Rhodes (Junior King’s) at King’s Week, and the House Snowdonia. Gaining a Gold Shepherd-Barron, Gracie Bistro and realized that it is certainly already achieving spoke about the experience Song were amongst those The girls’ hockey U14A the Regional Finals as one award is a fine achievement Obee (Junior King’s), Freddie might provide an opportunity. Lindsay’s aim, and that of the of the Scholarship exam and mentioned, whilst two pupils XI was the outstanding of the top four U14 teams and an excellent number Miller (King’s House), It’s a community cafe run by pupils involved, in helping what it has meant to be an looked forward especially hockey team this year. The in the East of England and are awarded to King’s pupils Lucy Bryant (Brambletye), mother and daughter team to make a difference to the award holder at King’s.