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I sit here looking down the front field and Fire Magic are on site setting up their display for later.  It appears the weather is going to offer up a pretty decent window of opportunity so we should have a lovely evening.

The week has seen a great number of children thoroughly busy once again after a two week break for half term.  Experiments, essays, sports tournaments, play rehearsals, outdoor ed, Viking invasions, musical interludes and plenty of fun along the way have all been part of the last four and half days.

Today we had our annual moving and poignant service, including two minute silence at 11am along with the nation, to remember those who have fought and died in the service of our country.  The wreath laid by the youngest and oldest in Prep, the Last Post and Reveille played live, readings, anthems, prayers, hymns, processions all conducted by the children. It is a powerful and emotive occasion.

I have spoken to the children this week about the ability, skill and need to respond differently to differing circumstances in life and certainly that is required today as we move between Remembrance and fireworks. Life’s rich tapestry is multi-faceted, multi-textured, multi-coloured and consequently generates a multi-emotional (sic) experience. Learning to respond, behave and grow accordingly and appropriately is a valuable understanding to gain.

The weekend ahead remains busy for very many children with plenty going on tomorrow.  I have the OA Dinner (former pupils of King’s) tomorrow night and the recent leaving long-serving staff members will be amongst the guests of honour.  Mr and Mrs Biggs, recent Head of the College, and Mrs Brazier along with Mr and Mrs Thomas who all left King’s Hall last year will be duly feted.

I hope you have a good weekend.

The children (and staff) have returned from the half-term break looking suitably refreshed and recharged for what is perhaps the busiest (and most exciting) chunk of the term.  Despite the darker days of winter approaching, we have plenty to keep us full of cheer over the coming weeks as the season of glitter and all things that sparkle sits on the horizon.  This joyous mood was sombrely balanced today as Pre-Prep gathered on the terrace at 11am to mark Remembrance Day.  This week’s Ambassador (Gabriel) delivered a couple of short readings and then he, along with Lucy J (as the youngest in Reception), placed our poppy wreath on the decking.  I never fail to find watching such little people stand in silence so respectfully a moving experience and pray each year that this generation will only live through peaceful times. 

Performances of this term’s senior production, Moana JR take place on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th November, starting at 6.00 pm.   

There will also be a performance for the Prep school children on the morning of Wednesday 16th November which will act as a final dress rehearsal but please do come along to the evening performances with your children as well.   

Seats can be booked through My School Portal by going to the School Diary, going to 17th or 18th November, finding Moana JR and clicking on Book Now.  There is no need to print your tickets and seating plans will be available in the Arts Centre on the night.    

Whilst we don’t charge for tickets, there will be a collection after each of the performances in aid of King’s Hall Drama to enable us to buy further headsets and microphones and we do hope you will feel able to support this generously. There is also the option to donate electronically should you wish, the link is included below. 

Please note that bookings will close at 5.30 pm on Tuesday 15th November and, as always, if you have any problems please do contact the School Office. 

Hello, my name is Lucia hope everyone has had an amazing half term and had lots of fun. During my half term I watched the women's world cup rugby on tv it was amazing, and they got to the final! This Saturday 12th November at 6:30am they are playing New Zealand, which I hope to be watching. Me and my family also went to Battersea in London where my grandad lives. Battersea power station has just opened as a shopping mall there are lots shops, some haven't opened yet! After we went shopping, we went on the bikes shown in my photo, the park was very pretty at this time of year because of all the autumn colours, it is beautiful.

Today is Remembrance Day it has been 104 years since World War 1 ended, the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, at the eleventh hour, which will always be a historic day. I can't even imagine how awful it was in the trenches. So, this morning I was thinking about all the people who came to fight for England, the women who at the time stepped in and did all the jobs the men fighting in the war would have done and all of the families who lost their loved ones in either World War one or World War two and conflict since. We will all remember them.

Hope you have a wonderful rest of term.

3W have returned from the Half Term break refreshed and with renewed energy. In addition to the usual weekly lessons the children have enjoyed learning all about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. In PSHE they acted out scenarios involving firework safety and performed to one another. We are now all set for the King’s spectacle this evening.

The U11 boys had a terrific day out at the IAPs Rugby Festival at Sherborne School on Wednesday. Despite having not played together for two weeks, we hit the ground running with a good victory over a strong All Hallows side. Next up came Queens Taunton, who were a well drilled outfit. Although we dominated the game for large parts, the Queens defence held strong and the game finished in a one all draw. Following a short break, we then faced an unbeaten Blundell’s and put in probably our best performance of the day. Unfortunately, the opposition were too strong and we narrowly lost. After refuelling on burgers and wedges, we then finished the festival with an empathetic victory over Leweston Prep. Throughout the day, the boys were great ambassadors for the school and should be very proud of how they performed both on and off of the pitch. We are now looking forward to another trip up to Sherborne tomorrow for our block fixture.

A lovely team photo of our pupils with Chafyn Grove School during their tour to the South West. 
A great hockey fixture for the boys & girls to play in. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your tour.

From the 2nd November, England netball are running a netball junior netball club for children aged 12-14 at King's College every Wednesday. The cost to take part is £5 per session (plus £8.90 EN affliation fee). For more information and to book please contact Johanna Templeman by clicking the link below.

Woodlands Adventure is a holiday club with a difference. It takes place in our own woods at King’s Hall, so there are no televisions, computers or iPads, just fresh air, friends and a whole lot of fun!

Find out more about our fantastic camp on offer during December for children aged 3 to 13 by clicking ther link below.