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 32 by his Will dated 25th January, 1502-03. Re-established by Charter of King Edward VI, Creative Work 40 dated 26th April, 1552. Governing Body Clubs and Societies 48 Chairman: Professor F M Burdekin Infant and Junior 50 Vice Chairman: D Wightman Rugby 55 Co-optative Governors: Mrs C Buckley BA, 5 Ford’s Lane, Bramhall Hockey 60 M G Forbes BSc, 3 Bridge Green, Prestbury, Macclesfield R A Greenham FRICS, Lower Drove Hey Farm, Sutton, Macclesfield Cricket 63 Dr G C Hirst, MB, ChB, White Cottage, Upcast Lane, Alderley Edge Dr J W Kennerley, BPharm, MRPharms, PhD, 28 Walton Heath Drive, Macclesfield Other Sport 67 J D Moore MA, Fairfield, 12 Undercliff Road, Kendal Mrs A E Nesbitt BA, The Hollows, Willowmead Park, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appendices Mrs A A Parnell BA, Paddock Knoll Farm, Rainow, Macclesfield 1 Staff List 72 C R W Petty MA, Endon Hall North, Oak Lane, Kerridge, Macclesfield J K Pickup BA, LL.B, Trafford House, 49 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge 2 Examination Results 75 W Riordan BA, 1 Castlegate, Prestbury, Macclesfield 3 Higher Education 78 J R Sugden MA, FIMECHE, 4 Marlborough Close, Tytherington, Macclesfield 4 Awards & Prizes 80 Ex-Officio Governor: 5 Music Examinations 83 The Worship the Mayor of Macclesfield Representative Governors Appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Chester A Dicken, Merry Bank, 11 Magnolia Rise, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Cheshire County Council J P Findlow, LL.B, Kandersteg, Broad Walk, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Macclesfield Borough Council Miss C M Andrew, 17 Madron Avenue, Macclesfield Mrs E N Gilliland, 26 Henbury Rise, Henbury, Macclesfield Appointed by the Rt Revd the Lord Bishop of Chester D Wightman, The Old Rectory, 12 Ryles Park Road, Macclesfield Appointed by the Council of the Victoria University, Manchester Professor F M Burdekin, MA, PhD, 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: Messrs Daniels, 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 report that King’s is that they have done for the school. all know that they work constantly on a high at the moment. In addition King’s has had another splendid on lesson preparation and marking, to the superb academic successes year academically and I would like to but it is the time that is sacrificed at we have celebrated this year there congratulate the staff and the pupils lunchtime, after school, at weekends are also significant achievements to on their achievements. At A level, two and during holidays, that makes report in many other fields of en- out of every five results (40%) were King’s the remarkable place that it is. deavour. A world champion sailor, a A grades and the pass rate was again Acting upon the simple philosophy National Champion Fly Fisherman, a 100%. The percentage of A/B grades that happy pupils do well, staff give Great Britain horse rider, and national was 71%, close to the School record. unstintingly of their time to enhance champions at Trampolining, are to George Morrissey achieved five A and promote pupils’ learning. In this be found amongst the many sport- grades via four A levels and an AS respect, I am also indebted to the ing successes in our midst, whilst the level; 11 pupils obtained 4 A grades, Senior Management Team, for their number of County representatives is and one quarter of the year group hard work on behalf of our pupils, too great to itemise in this summary. produced 3 A grades or better. These their commitment, good humour King’s is demonstrably fulfilling its are truly superb achievements. and, most importantly, their patience aim of achieving exemplary standards At GCSE, 57% of grades were A* or with me and my many shortcomings. both within and beyond the class- A which is a school record. Joschka Finally, I would like to mention the room. Roffe in the Boys’ Division gained 11 Quincentenary Bursary Scheme, a pet Every year, I seem to report on a A*s and Sarah Regan, James Board- project of mine. It has raised more Royal Visit to King’s and this year was man and Rosie Jacot obtained 10 A* than a third of a million pounds in no exception, as the Earl of Wessex grades. Sarah also obtained another A just six years and is now helping over met school officers whilst making a grade and, with Lydia Rex and Hope a dozen pupils in the Sixth Form. This visit to the Learning Zone in June. Ward, produced 11 A/A* grades. Tom scheme predates the current desire The end of the academic year Waters achieved 12 GCSEs, mostly at to demonstrate a public benefit but is is a time to say farewell to retiring A/A*. Nearly 50 pupils obtained 9 A/A* very pertinent in that respect. King’s teachers. Stalwarts such as Mr Geoff grades, another remarkable achieve- has always seen its place as being at Laurence, who came to King’s in ment. the heart of the community and is 1978 and was Senior Tutor and Senior These statistics constitute a proper demonstrating that in concrete terms. Subject Teacher for Mathematics; Mr tribute to the effort of all the pupils If you wish to know more about this Peter Murray, Head of History; Mrs involved but none of these successes scheme, or what King’s contributes to Gill Taylor, English teacher and Head would be possible without the com- the community, please contact my of- of House; Mr Alan McInnes, sports mitment of the teaching staff. We fice and we will send you details of all coach; and Mrs Gill Green, Senior that we offer. Indeed, I will be amazed Subject Teacher for French, all retired if the content of these pages does at the end of the academic year and not convince you that King’s has an we wish them well for the future. important role to play, not only within King’s is very grateful to them for all Macclesfield, but far beyond. 2 Hail & Farewell Mr Christophe Fico joined the nese within the sixth form. She is an Hail … Modern Languages Department, experienced language teacher and has replacing Chris Randell as a French worked in secondary schools both in Welcome to the following members Teacher. He is a French native and her native Japan and also in England. of staff who joined King’s during the has been living in England since 1998. Students are finding the study of the academic year 2007-2008. He taught for six years at West- language fascinating and Atsuko has houghton High School and worked done much to give a cultural flavour Mrs Anne Alderson joined Margaret as a researcher for the Channel 4 to these sessions. Gartside as a Learning Enhancement programme, A Place in the Sun. His Coordinator. She graduated in English interests include travelling, reading Mrs Rebecca Murphy joined the and Drama at Aberystwyth Univer- and keeping fit. Girls’ and Junior Divisions as a School sity and worked for many years as a Nurse. She previously worked as a Special Needs Teacher at Highfields Mrs Gwen Goodings joined the senior staff nurse at Wythenshawe in Stockport. She also runs courses in English Department as a part-time Hospital. To keep herself fit she is a secondary schools in Anger Manage- member of staff. She graduated in keen member of a tap dancing class ment, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Life Humanities from Huddersfield Poly- and her local gym. Skills, Problem Solving and Study technic and took her PGCE in English Skills. with Drama at Leeds University. She Mrs Tracey Newton joined the enjoys walking, horse-riding, skiing ICT department running the newly Mr Peter Allen joined us as a full- and football and is the founder mem- created IT support desk. She joined time Sports Coach. He has played ber of a Book Club. us having previously worked at Astra professional rugby for Sale Sharks and Zeneca. Tracey is also a qualified Nail currently plays for Macclesfield RUFC Richard Harding joined the Junior and Beauty Technician. 1st XV. He has recently been work- Division’s Year 3 team having recently ing as a Community Rugby Coach for gained his PGCE from Liverpool Hope Ms Joanne Reynolds joined the the Rugby Football Union and enjoys University. During the Summer Term Cumberland Street Biology Depart- most sports, including cricket, foot- 2008, he gained valuable experience ment as a Technician on the retire- ball, tennis and skiing. in the division as a temporary Junior ment of Ann Walker. She has a degree Teaching Assistant in the absence of in Anatomical Sciences and worked Mrs Catherine Bailey joined the In- Mrs Judi Williams, who herself was as a Science Technician at Wilmslow fant Staff replacing Fiona Williams. She on her teaching practice at the time. High School. She enjoys sport, par- graduated in Psychology from Liver- He is looking forward eagerly to his ticularly tennis and travel. pool University and had been work- first teaching post. Richard enjoys ing as a supply teacher for Cheshire sport and is a Tae-Kwon Do black belt Mrs Liz Rosenfield joined the County Council.