Year: 2022
U13As run rampant in cricket fixtures
The team of the week this week could have gone to several sides. However, the standout performances, after much deliberation, came from the Under 13A boys cricket team who had an excellent week with two brilliant victories. Last Wednesday, we travelled to Feltonfleet School looking for revenge after they narrowly defeated us in the Surrey…
U15s victorious in Portsmouth
Spirits were high on a blustery day, as King Edward’s Witley travelled to Hilsea Playing Fields to face Portsmouth Grammar. In what would be the final tennis match of the summer, the U15s, led by captain Pablo were excited to get going in what looked like to be a competitive fixture. Six singles started off…
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…
A lesson in Medieval Medicine
On Tuesday 26 April, the 1st Form were introduced to Master Aylward – a Medieval Physician who gave a zoom lecture to the pupils about medieval medicine from his clinic in the Jorvik Centre in York. The audience heard about Galen, a Greek physician, surgeon and philosopher who lived during the time of the Roman…
5th Form celebrate Hollywood style!
On Friday 22nd April, our 5th Form pupils celebrated nearing the end of their Academic year in the best way possible – an Oscar themed ball! The Selborne Room was transformed into a Hollywood theme, complete with a red carpet. The pupils gathered in the Quad, where they had a photoshoot, and a chance to…
A learning experience in our week one cricket fixtures
Five cricket fixtures on Saturday kicked off the beginning of the busy cricket term. With three teams at home and two away, Gordon’s presented to be competitive within all matches in the summer sun. Although the fixtures did not go our way, our pupils displayed some excellent cricket, with some promising individual performances. From the…
