Month: May 2022
Annual MCC cricket fixture
On Thursday May 26th, King Edward’s Witley hosted the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in our annual fixture. It was a great spectacle of quality cricket, with great sportsmanship, and a fantastic BBQ. The 1st Team, which consisted of both pupils and a few staff members, including Rikki Clarke, Head of Cricket, put in a…
Hockey star Darcy Bourne visits
On Monday 23rd May, we were delighted and honoured to welcome Darcy Bourne, England and International Hockey player, to King Edward’s. In her presentation to the 3rd, 4th and Lower Sixth Form pupils, Darcy spoke candidly about her journey and career in the worlds of football and hockey. Brought up in Surbiton by a very…
Football star progresses at Portsmouth Academy
Luke, one of our rising footballers and ISFA representative, has been awarded an extra 8 week trial at Portsmouth Football Club Academy. He has spent the past few months trialling with the Club, in the hope of getting an extension at the Academy. After dedicating himself every week to playing one day at the Academy,…
Finding Mat Finderling
On Sunday 22nd May, families, pupils, and staff joined us for an immersive, theatrical experience exploring the history of King Edward’s. The initial idea was imagined in 2020 by Mrs Caroline Shouksmith, Head of Art. Working closely with Mrs Lynsey Cleaves, Director of Drama, the duo breathed life into the concept and it was truly…
Rain disrupts girls cricket tournament
It was all set to be a fantastic day of girl’s cricket, with King Edward’s Witley all ready to host a U13 softball cricket tournament. However, the weather had different ideas and the heavens opened minutes before play commenced. A quick decision was made and the girls instead headed to the sports hall for an…
