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Mar 20, 2023 · Dewey sees the musical talents of his pupils and also their need for freedom and individuality, which their parents and teachers refuse them. They secretly form a band called School of Rock and prepare to compete in Battle of the Bands, realising the freedom that music and performing can bring.
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In terms of making a good first impression, you are off to a solid start with King’s as the main school site is situated within the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral – a World Heritage Site. The oldest school in the UK accolade is dated back to 597 when it was founded by St. Augustine and was then re-founded as The King’s School during the reign of...
It should come as no surprise that the facilities match the school’s prestigious surroundings. They are rightly proud of the new Science block, housed within The Mint Yard, and boasts seven new Physics laboratories, dedicated Science research space, an auditorium alongside refurbished Biology and Chemistry laboratories. There is a big focus on enco...
Fencing aside, students have the benefit of three sporting sites including 22 acres of multi-purpose sports fields plus rowing and sailing at Westbere Lakes, as well as partnerships with nearby clubs such as Canterbury Cricket and St. George’s Sandwich. There are over 100 sports to choose from so students have their pick of sports to excel at (from...
Music and Performing Arts is a strong area at King’s with Canterbury Cathedral being a truly inspirational setting to hone that craft. The school is renowned worldwide for the quality of its Music and they have 52 academic, instrumental, and singing teachers who deliver 650 music lessons per week. Reputation aside, the school stresses that they wor...
There are extensive ICT/DT/Art Facilities at King’s – Blackfriars, an ancient Dominican refectory, is the home of the Art Department and a wealth of artistic disciplines such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and textile design are on offer here. There are two multi-purpose studios and a textile studio, the ‘Cleary Gallery’ for hosting exh...
For the headline results, you need to know that out of approximately 200 leavers each year, 70% – 75% of students head off to either Oxbridge or Russell Group Universities and a handful go on to top US Universities. However, as we know King’s also focuses on the wider picture and alternative career paths some have gone on to learn the techie side o...
Jude Lowson joined King’s School in September 2023 as the first female Head since the school was originally founded and brings exceptional credentials with her having worked in some of the UK’s top performing schools. Prior to this appointment, Lowson was acting Head of King’s College School, Wimbledon having come from Putney High as Deputy Head, A...
Currently, 80% are boarders and 20% are day pupils and there are thirteen boarding Houses, with 659 boarders, which are dotted around the city of Canterbury. The Houses range from historic buildings full of character to more modern additions to accommodate the increasing demand to board! Each boarding house has its turn to be fully renovated each y...
We have heard a lot of good things (parents and pupils alike) about the famous King’s Week at the end of the summer term which is a festival of music, drama and dance with events being staged in all corners of the school every day for a week. We are told that many parents put this festival at the top of their social agenda, and everyone brings picn...
They are rightly very proud of their Pastoral Care as they have outstanding Pastoral Networks where the focus is on Listening and Encouraging. The Mental Health team is impressive as they have four counsellors as well as a Life Support Coach and a Senior Chaplain on site to also help support the students. LGBT, diversity and equality issues are all...
Dec 8, 2023 · The King’s School in Macclesfield, Cheshire welcomes boys and girls aged 3-18 into a dynamic, stimulating and happy co-educational learning environment. To experience first-hand the friendly community, visit the school on one of their open days.
King’s School’s students have a consistent track record of good results. In 2024, 55.4% of students scored A*/A in their A-levels examinations. For the 2024 GCSEs, 71% scored 9-7 (Equivalent of A*/A).
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Mar 17, 2022 · A leading independent school nurturing Pre-K to Year 12 students to achieve their full potential wherever their passions may lie. Committed to the development of good character and values consistent with a caring, Christian community.
Jan 26, 2022 · Edinburgh Playhouse: Tue 25 – Sat 29 Jan 2022. Review by Thom Dibdin. Heads up pop pickers! School of Rock – The Musical, which grooves onto the Playhouse stage for a week until Saturday, is a big fat bundle of anarchic rocking-out and feel-good wish-fulfilment.
As the second-oldest School in the world, King’s enjoys a truly unique and beautiful location, nestled amongst cobbled medieval streets in the heart of the Cathedral Precinct in historic Rochester. You can also take a Virtual Tour of our School and envision life on campus.
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