Category: Community
Christmas at King Edward’s
After a busy term throughout the school, it was so special for our community to be able to gather for end of term celebrations. On Friday 9th December our community gathered for our annual ‘KESW Christmas’. The evening began with mocktails in house, followed by photos by the Christmas tree. House’s made their way to…
Opening of Jubilee House By Alderman Sir Peter Estlin
In an exciting day for the whole school community, Alderman Sir Peter Estlin, Former Head Boy, officially opened the new Upper Sixth Form house, Jubilee House. Jubilee House was set up to provide a bridge between school and independent living at university. The stunning house is built around shared workspaces, with ensuite boarding, as well…
Opening of The Exhibition Hall By HRH The Duchess of Gloucester
On Friday 14th October, King Edward’s welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester to officially open our Exhibition Hall, which is home to a new Library, learning hub and café. Greeted by pupils and staff, Her Royal Highness stopped to talk with boys and girls on her way to the Exhibition Hall. Before unveiling…
Admissions Day 2022
On Admissions Day, we were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, alongside the Alderman Sir Peter Estlin and Treasurer Justine Voisin, to preside over the ancient ceremony. This is a special moment for the 144 new pupils at King Edward’s, and 30 from our partner Prep School, Barrow Hills, as they…
Bridewell Community Day and Proms 2022
On Saturday 25th June, Bridewell Community Day took place, where the wider King Edward’s community joined together in what was a fun and sociable day. Current KESW and BH pupils and families, staff from both Schools and their families, and all Old Witleians were invited to attend. The Community Day is one of our most…
e-safety Bridewell Talk
On Wednesday 22nd June, parents both from King Edward’s as well as from local prep and primary schools attended the final ‘Bridewell Talk’ of our series this year, held in our Chapel. The evening was the last of the three ‘Bridewell Talks’ this academic year, each of which was designed to share ideas and focus…
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…
