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Richard Roberts (1931-2021)

We are sad to share the news that former Head, Mr Richard Roberts (1980-1985) passed away on 15th February 2021. Mr Roberts family have confirmed his funeral will take place this Friday, 5th March, at 11am at St Bartholomew’s Church, Orford. Given the COVID restrictions that are still in place, only family is able to attend however they have provided a link as the service will be streamed: https://www.e-there.com/richard-roberts-service.

The family has requested only family flowers and any donations are made to

• Farms for City Children – farmsforcitychildren.org or
• St Bartholomew’s Church, Orford

Cheques made payable to Orford PCC St Bartholomew’s Church, and sent to:

The Church Treasurer
Andrew Wileman
Merchant House
Broad Street
Orford, IP12 2NQ

or by bank transfer to:

Orford Parochial Church Council St Bartholomew’s Church
Account code: 60678309
Sort code: 20-98-07
Reference: R Roberts

The recent Berlin visit by our language, history and art students reminds us how closely art, history, politics, psychology, architecture, sport and society are deeply interwoven.

Visiting the DDR Museum, Berlinische and East Side Gallery, which is the longest standing section of the Berlin wall, the Reichstag building designed by British architect Norman Foster, Stasi prison, and the Olympic Stadium, this was a powerful trip for our pupils learning to understand some world changing moments of the past- and in so doing, their place in the future. 🌍

#kesw #globallearning #bridewellschools

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The recent Berlin visit by our language, history and art students reminds us how closely art, history, politics, psychology, architecture, sport and society are deeply interwoven. Visiting the DDR Museum, Berlinische and East Side Gallery, which is the longest standing section of the Berlin wall, the Reichstag building designed by British architect Norman Foster, Stasi prison, and the Olympic Stadium, this was a powerful trip for our pupils learning to understand some world changing moments of the past- and in so doing, their place in the future. 🌍 #kesw #globallearning #bridewellschools

King Edward’s Christmas Charity Appeal 2025 🎄

This season of giving is well and truly upon us, and we are delighted to be supporting the charity Stripey Stork to share the magic of this special season with families experiencing hardship. We are seeking support and donations from our kind and generous KESW community and beyond to help to ensure that every child receives a new gift to open on Christmas morning.

Gifts should be brand-new items and left unwrapped. A suggested list is detailed below:

• Card games, board games, puzzles
• Creative sets e.g. arts/crafts/jewellery
• Science and nature activity sets
• Sports equipments e.g. footballs/table tennis/magnetic darts
• Hooded blankets
• Sports branded socks, e.g. Nike, Adidas, Puma (adult size 3+)
• Wireless headphones, earbuds, bluetooth speakers, fitness tracker
• Teen bedroom light decoration, e.g. fairy lights, neon sign, lightbox (USB, no batteries)
• Teenage toiletry gifts sets and make up sets
Books (all ages)

There are collection boxes in reception and at the KESW laundry and you can donate up until Monday 8th December

Thank you for any donation you can make.

#santastork #stripeystork #giveagiftthischristmas

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King Edward’s Christmas Charity Appeal 2025 🎄 This season of giving is well and truly upon us, and we are delighted to be supporting the charity Stripey Stork to share the magic of this special season with families experiencing hardship. We are seeking support and donations from our kind and generous KESW community and beyond to help to ensure that every child receives a new gift to open on Christmas morning. Gifts should be brand-new items and left unwrapped. A suggested list is detailed below: • Card games, board games, puzzles • Creative sets e.g. arts/crafts/jewellery • Science and nature activity sets • Sports equipments e.g. footballs/table tennis/magnetic darts • Hooded blankets • Sports branded socks, e.g. Nike, Adidas, Puma (adult size 3+) • Wireless headphones, earbuds, bluetooth speakers, fitness tracker • Teen bedroom light decoration, e.g. fairy lights, neon sign, lightbox (USB, no batteries) • Teenage toiletry gifts sets and make up sets Books (all ages) There are collection boxes in reception and at the KESW laundry and you can donate up until Monday 8th December Thank you for any donation you can make. #santastork #stripeystork #giveagiftthischristmas

❄️❄️ With young King Edward looking on, a little flurry of snow reminds us that children will always find happiness and human connection in simple moments of surprise, friendship and play.

Let it snow. Let us play.

#simplejoy #friendship #aflurryoffun
#bridewellschool

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❄️❄️ With young King Edward looking on, a little flurry of snow reminds us that children will always find happiness and human connection in simple moments of surprise, friendship and play. Let it snow. Let us play. #simplejoy #friendship #aflurryoffun #bridewellschool

Earlier in the autumn term, we were delighted to welcome Dr Connar Rowan, from the prestigious Neils Bohr Institute, to King Edward’s to deliver an excellent talk to our young physicists. 

Dr Rowan outlined his research into black holes and gravitational waves and, developed ideas through an engaging Q&A with our pupils, as they prepare for university applications.

Part of a broader Bridewell programme of visiting experts, inspiring events such as these are invaluable for expanding minds with refined knowledge that goes beyond the theory, encouraging critical engagement and further igniting a passions for exploration.

#keswscience #STEM #FutureReady #inspiringlearning #anexceptionalschooljourney

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Earlier in the autumn term, we were delighted to welcome Dr Connar Rowan, from the prestigious Neils Bohr Institute, to King Edward’s to deliver an excellent talk to our young physicists.  Dr Rowan outlined his research into black holes and gravitational waves and, developed ideas through an engaging Q&A with our pupils, as they prepare for university applications. Part of a broader Bridewell programme of visiting experts, inspiring events such as these are invaluable for expanding minds with refined knowledge that goes beyond the theory, encouraging critical engagement and further igniting a passions for exploration. #keswscience #STEM #FutureReady #inspiringlearning #anexceptionalschooljourney

We warmly invite our Bridewell Community to join us for our EPQ Exhibition 2025, tomorrow (Tuesday 18th November) in the Old Piccadilly Gallery and Selborne Room, King Edward’s.

You will enjoy an exciting line up of our Upper Sixth projects along with the opportunity to chat with our pupils about their motivations, passions and findings.

We are incredibly proud of the diversity of these projects and the immense efforts of our Upper Sixth in developing such mature and accomplished pieces.

#bridewellschools #KESWsixthform
#exceptionallearning
#futureproofededucation #allthroughexcellence

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We warmly invite our Bridewell Community to join us for our EPQ Exhibition 2025, tomorrow (Tuesday 18th November) in the Old Piccadilly Gallery and Selborne Room, King Edward’s. You will enjoy an exciting line up of our Upper Sixth projects along with the opportunity to chat with our pupils about their motivations, passions and findings. We are incredibly proud of the diversity of these projects and the immense efforts of our Upper Sixth in developing such mature and accomplished pieces. #bridewellschools #KESWsixthform #exceptionallearning #futureproofededucation #allthroughexcellence

🎼 We warmly invite our Bridewell
Community to join us for our annual School Concert in the Chapel at King Edward’s on Friday 28th November at 7pm.

As ever, a broad and exciting programme of musical magic awaits, delivered by our inspiring and talented young musicians and immaculately curated by our passionate Director of Music, Mr Sliwka and his expert team.

Whether playing for simple pleasure or focused on a professional career as a musician or in music production, King Edward’s really does provide extraordinary musical opportunity for all.

Bridewell Schools - an exceptional all through school journey of living, learning and musical excellence.

A very warm welcome awaits you.

Learn more?
Book a visit at KESW.org
contact our team at admissions@kesw.org or call us on +44 (0)1428 686735
#bridewellschools #musiceducation #exceptionallearning #futureproofededucation

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🎼 We warmly invite our Bridewell Community to join us for our annual School Concert in the Chapel at King Edward’s on Friday 28th November at 7pm. As ever, a broad and exciting programme of musical magic awaits, delivered by our inspiring and talented young musicians and immaculately curated by our passionate Director of Music, Mr Sliwka and his expert team. Whether playing for simple pleasure or focused on a professional career as a musician or in music production, King Edward’s really does provide extraordinary musical opportunity for all. Bridewell Schools - an exceptional all through school journey of living, learning and musical excellence. A very warm welcome awaits you. Learn more? Book a visit at KESW.org contact our team at admissions@kesw.org or call us on +44 (0)1428 686735 #bridewellschools #musiceducation #exceptionallearning #futureproofededucation

We`re incredibly proud of our amazing QMH pupil Phoebe, who stars in the latest BBC Children in Need campaign alongside @msrachelstevens from S Club! 🌟🧸

This heart-warming cooking challenge video is part of the Ben`s Original x Children in Need initiative, which is helping raise vital funds to support children and young people across the UK. @bbccin

If you`re able to, please consider donating - every contribution makes a real difference.

Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bensoriginalxcin

#keswitley #childreninneed #bbcchildreninneed #bbcuk #bensoriginal

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We're incredibly proud of our amazing QMH pupil Phoebe, who stars in the latest BBC Children in Need campaign alongside @msrachelstevens from S Club! 🌟🧸 This heart-warming cooking challenge video is part of the Ben's Original x Children in Need initiative, which is helping raise vital funds to support children and young people across the UK. @bbccin If you're able to, please consider donating - every contribution makes a real difference. Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bensoriginalxcin #keswitley #childreninneed #bbcchildreninneed #bbcuk #bensoriginal
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