News from the Hill Issue 01, 2022-2023
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In this issue...
Exam Results 2023
Matilda
Battlefields Tour
Sports Day 2023
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Word from the Head It has been an absolute privilege to join Kingham Hill as Headmaster this academic year. One of the things that has struck me since I arrived at the start of Trinity Term, has been the feeling of community here on the Hill and the difference it makes to feel supported, welcomed and cared for. The feeling of belonging can make a huge impact on the life of an individual and it is clear to me from meeting and talking with both current pupils and those who have gone before, that once you are a Hillian, you are always a Hillian. A particular highlight from this academic year was our Chill on the Hill event (see page 9) when I had the pleasure of meeting so many of our alumni and hearing stories of how a Kingham education shaped their lives in such a positive way. We celebrated 30 years of co-education this year (see page 3) and this provided an excellent opportunity for us all to reflect on how the differences between members of our community, whatever they might be, are fundamental to ensuring that we continue to develop and grow together. It is also important that we are mindful of our responsibilities to the wider world. Our Journey to Net Zero (See page 5) is just one way in which we are looking outwards and asking what we can do to make a positive impact on our environment and those around us. On a day-to-day basis, it is hugely uplifting to see the bonds that exist across our Boarding and Day communities and I have been very impressed by the strength of House Spirit that shines through when our various Inter-House challenges take place throughout the year. At a time when there is so much disharmony and lack of togetherness in the World, I am so proud to be part of our happy and special community here on the Hill. I look forward to ensuring that we continue to support all our pupils so that they are prepared for the future, have an appetite for discovery, and an ambition to make their mark, whilst always appreciating that great things can be achieved by working together.
Exam Results In the Summer of 2023, the whole of the Kingham Hill School community was thrilled to be able to celebrate the superb efforts of the pupils who had taken GCSE and A level exams. The two cohorts had both experienced significant disruption to their education due to COVID 19 during the years leading up to their final exams which made their achievements even more notable. In a year when it was been made clear that results would be adjusted back towards 2019 levels, we were delighted that, at GCSE, the percentage of grades from 9-7 remained consistently high at 44%, with the percentage of grades at 9-6 being 63%. A number of our pupils also achieved a clean sweep of 8s and 9s in all of their subjects. Similarly at A level, with Universities and exam boards stating that results would be adjusted down, Kingham Hill School actually achieved a record set of results. 27% of results were at A* or equivalent, 52% were at A* - A and 71% were at A* - B. Headmaster, Pete Last, said; “I am so proud of all of the individual and collective successes represented in these results. They are a true testament to both the resilience and determination of the pupils, as well as the unwavering support and encouragement of our teaching and pastoral staff who have so often gone the extra mile for their pupils. Helping every pupil fulfil their academic potential has long been a hallmark of our school and I very much look forward to seeing the continued progress and success of our pupils as they move on to the next stages of their education.”
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Celebrating 30 Years of Co-Education After more than 100 years, Kingham Hill became co-educational in September 1992. At that time, there were 161 boys, with a new intake of 21 girls. Over the course of the 2022/23 academic year we celebrated the 30th anniversary of this milestone through a variety of events and activities. To mark International Women’s Day we held a special discussion session which featured engaging conversation and a panel discussion where women from Kingham Hill shared their inspiring stories with our current pupils. In late March, we were delighted to welcome back former Headmaster Michael Payne (1990-2000) and his wife Nicola, along with former Chaplain, the Rev Steven Hayes and his wife Rosie, who was the first girls’ houseparent at Severn House. To mark the occasion a magnolia tree was planted outside Greenwich House. We also published a special episode of our Equipped to Flourish Podcast focussing on the introduction of girls to Kingham, and the positive effect that it had on the school community.
Trip to Stratford In November, the Upper and Lower Sixth English Literature groups spent a day with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford. Pupils took part in an interactive workshop exploring Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’, during which they looked at a variety of scenes, and focused on Shakespeare’s use of language, character development and performance techniques. The experience enabled the pupils to look at deeper textual analysis and gain an insight into how meaning is made in performance. They also had the opportunity to consider the relationship between the text and the context in which Shakespeare was writing.
Manga Artist, Sonia Leong In December, we were delighted to welcome the amazing Manga Artist, Sonia Leong, to School for a full day of interactive learning. She worked with 2nd Form pupils, introducing them to the format, teaching them about how to draw Manga characters and character design and leading some storyboarding exercises.
The episode, featuring Mr & Mrs Payne and Rev and Mrs Hayes, along with Jemma King who was Head Girl at Kingham in the year 2000, provided a real insight into the history of the school.
1st Form Residential In September, our 1st Form pupils embarked on a residential trip to the Summit Centre in Wales. The trip provided the year group with an opportunity to spend time together and get to know each other as they started
their time as Kingham Hill pupils. It also challenged them to get out of their comfort zones and work together as a team as they took part in a range of challenges and activities including climbing, archery, caving, bouldering, crate stacking and hiking.
Science Day Our Science Department was very happy to welcome pupils from a number of local primary schools to a special Science Day in March. Our visitors had opportunity to take part in a wide range of hands-on activities and experiments across the three disciplines of Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Supported and guided by our own Sixth Form Scientists it was a great way to introduce a variety of new topics to the younger pupils and get them excited about all things Science!
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Equipped to Flourish Podcast Equipped to Flourish (ETF) is the foundation upon which everything we do at Kingham Hill is built, underpinned by the School’s informal motto, ‘work hard, play hard, serve well’. Its themes are woven into every aspect of school life with the aim of supporting our pupils as they grow and develop in character, enabling them to flourish both at school and beyond. The Four Key Themes are: Resilience - The ability to keep going. Treating success and failure the same. Responsibility - Taking ownership, being accountable and not blaming or relying on others.
Humility - The ability to work with others. Not thinking less of yourself but of yourself less. Integrity - Staying true to yourself when no-one’s looking and even under pressure. Our Equipped to Flourish podcast series broadcasts a new episode each week, where pupils and teachers discuss a wide range of topics from wellbeing to sport and current affairs. Recent episodes have focussed on World Mental Health Day, the experiences of some of the students who embarked on the 1st Form Residential trip to Wales, Sports at KHS and tips on how to cope with exam pressure.
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American Program The American Program at Kingham Hill School was developed a little over 15 years ago in conjunction with the US State Department. Today, Kingham Hill remains one of only two UK independent schools to be fully accredited to offer a US high school diploma alongside a British education. This accreditation is with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) and is recognised by the US Department of Education.
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The Hive At Kingham we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are really important principles. The Hive is a place for everyone: a space where we are encouraged to be kind to ourselves and others. It is a place where all our pupils feel visible, known, valued and welcome regardless of whatever their differences might be. Over the course of the academic year, The Hive have facilitated a number of events to highlight various events including UK Disability History Month, International Women’s Day and Black History Month.
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The Hive also led the celebrations for our own Culture Day when we acknowledged the diversity of the Kingham community. During the day members of the school community shared stories about their cultural experiences and both staff and students were encouraged to come to school dressed in clothing related to their cultural background. A bake sale was also held, with the money raised going to our charity in Malawi.
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The US Program at Kingham offers US pupils the best of both worlds: the unique opportunity to study at a traditional British boarding school whilst continuing to meet US educational requirements during their time abroad. In June, we were delighted to celebrate the achievements of our American students when we held a Graduation Ceremony for them, along with their family and friends.
Winter Concert
Matilda the Musical In May, the stage was set, the curtains were drawn back, and a magical journey unfolded as we staged an impressive performance of the musical ‘Matilda’.
impressively crafted costumes, every detail was meticulously thought out, elevating the overall visual spectacle.
Countless hours of rehearsals, during which the cast honed their acting skills, perfected the choreography, and mastered the songs, paid off in abundance. The resulting performances were testament to the hard work, commitment and dedication of the The entire production was a feast for the senses. From the dazzling set designs to the entire cast and crew. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the production tells the story of a girl with an extraordinary imagination who dreams of a better life.
Our Christmas concert took place towards the end of the Michaelmas Term, and it was a magnificent opportunity to showcase the many musical talents of our pupils. There was a wide variety of performances ranging from our KHS School orchestra, a flute quartet, piano solos, dance routines and individual vocal performances. It was a fantastic display of the creative life on offer here at Kingham and an evening that certainly sparked the festive spirit within the audience.
Founder’s Day 2023
Our Journey to Net Zero Our journey to Net Zero began several years ago when, in 2015, our heating and hot water began to be powered by our Biomass boiler. Since then, we have seen the introduction of a pupil led eco-committee who have been pivotal in making real changes to the impact we have on the planet, and our conSERVE and Helping Hands activities planted over 400 saplings in 2022 alone (huge thanks to the Woodlands Trust). At the beginning of the 2022/23 academic year the Eco Committee (made up of pupils from across the school) sat down for their first meeting and discussed what they felt passionate about in order to decide on the areas of priority for the year ahead. The result was that for this year the focus would be on Litter, Biodiversity, Healthy Living and Energy.
In December 2022 our first Electric Vehicle charging points were fitted – this is the School’s first step in our bid to assist staff to move away from their diesel vehicles. Our programme to become more energy efficient also continued with the advancements of our lighting programme, whereby we are replacing our old fluorescent fittings with LEDs and the addition of solar panels to some of our roofs.
We are very keen to make the most of the natural resources we have on site. We have the fantastic benefit of our onsite woodlands from which we are able to take advantage of the wood from fallen or cut trees to use in our DT Department. We are also trying to improve the biodiversity of our site and encourage The first change made was the introduction pollinators through the of new bins into the Dining Room and keeping of more recycling bins around the school bees. We site, as it was suggested that pupils don’t also make recycle because it is easier not to. It was a our own small change, but one with a big impact as delicious straight away it encouraged the pupils to honey! feel that they can make a difference.
Tuesday 19th March marks the birthday of our School’s founder, Charles Edward Baring Young. To celebrate, every year the school walks through the Daylesford Estate to the Daylesford Churchyard for a service of remembrance. As is tradition a wreath is laid by the Heads of School, following which there is a rendition of the Founder’s Hymn and ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’. The event this year, was, as always, a fitting tribute to the wonderful legacy left by Charles Baring Young and the benefits it has bestowed on countless people in the Kingham Hill School, Havelock Farm, Latimer House and Oakhill College community.
Read All About It One weekend in early March, we were delighted to welcome Sally Hunt, founder of Journalism For Schools, to lead a group of pupils in an introduction to journalism. With over 35 years of experience in the field, Sally has reported on everything from meeting celebrities to witnessing murder trials, to editing and running newspapers and magazines. During the day she took the group through the basics of how to write a good story and spoke about how important it is to be interested in the world around us.
Williams F1 Racing Trip In June, 30 budding engineers from the school visited Williams F1 Racing HQ at Grove to participate in practical STEM activities focussed on the design and problem solving required within top end motorsport. They were privileged to visit the Museum featuring the history of Williams racing and experience the ESports simulators.
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British Army Band Sandhurst Visit In November, pupils, staff and alumni were fortunate to spend the day with members of the British Army Band from Sandhurst. Throughout the day, our musical pupils participated in workshops led by members of the Band, and also had the opportunity to perform side by side with them. Members of the CCF’s Pipes and Drums Corps also had instruction in the afternoon.
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symphonic wind band incorporating The Band of the Royal Logistic Corps and The Band of the Royal Corps of Signals.
The whole school community thoroughly enjoyed a lunchtime recital where the Band performed a range of traditional marching music to contemporary numbers by Billie Eilish and George Ezra to Hollywood themes. Mixed in with their The Army Band, comprised of musicians performance, they gave short talks about from The Royal Corps of Army Music, is their experiences of being musicians in the one of 14 Regular Army Bands in the British Army and what that entails which were Army. Based in Surrey, it is a 43-piece truly fascinating.
What would you say is the most interesting part of your day-to-day work? As Headmaster, I never know who will walk through my door and I never know what issues might be brought to me in person or by email. Every single day is totally different. The best bits of each day are when I get to interact with our pupils. What activities do you enjoy in your spare time? I love spending time with my wife and our dog! I am a lapsed runner and need to do something about that! I like watching football (I support Arsenal), playing music (I play the guitar, piano, clarinet, sax and I love singing) and reading. Who, or what, would you say has most inspired you in life? My wife, Debs. She set out nearly 20 years ago to make her living as a full-time artist. Twice in the last few years, most recently in 2022, she has done a completely different painting each day for an entire year. I am in awe of her stickability and determination; and her skill as an artist! Tell us one activity that is on your ‘Bucket List’ For me this is about places I have not yet been able to visit. We have had the privilege of working and living in India and I have been able to visit many other countries. I would love to go on a cruise up into the Arctic Circle to try and see the Northern Lights! Finally, the best thing about working at Kingham Hill is… Being able to spend time with our amazing, creative, intelligent, funny and wonderful pupils.
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Stained Glass Sensations Professional glazier, Peter Berry, took time out of his busy schedule in March to teach pupils at Kingham Hill how to create their own stained glass masterpieces. His day job often involves the creation of the type of stained glass one often finds in churches, something he’s been doing for 30 years. The workshops he delivered
provided our pupils with the chance to improve their precision and design skills in a fun and practical manner. The pupils’ designs ranged from pineapples and sunsets to toadstools and Matisse inspired designs.
Life as a Writer
Ski Trip to Austria On the last day of the Michaelmas Term, a group of intrepid pupils and staff headed off on the KHS annual ski trip. Their destination this year was Obertauern in Austria. The group benefitted from some
great conditions with plenty of snow for novice and advanced skiers alike. Everyone made great progress with their skills over the course of the trip and thoroughly enjoyed their time away.
In May, we were delighted to welcome author, Candy Gourlay, to Kingham Hill to talk about her life as a writer. Candy was born and raised in the Philippines and came to the UK after meeting her English husband during the People Power Revolution. Candy worked as a journalist but had always wanted to be a writer. After 9 rejections and a competition win, she was picked up by a publisher and her dream became a reality. Her visit was part of the 2023 Chipping Norton Literary Festival, where she was talking about her latest book ‘Wild Song’.
Expedition to Snowdonia
We Will Remember Them The 3rd Form spent five days in France and Belgium in February on our annual Battlefields Tour. The pupils were given a detailed tour of sites near Ypres, Arras and on the Somme, but rather than being simply a ‘remembrance circuit’, our Battlefields Tours are so much more. Whilst we hold acts of remembrance at the graves of several former pupils, the emphasis is on how the war was fought and investigating the role that our former pupils actually played in the conflict.
In September, a small group of intrepid CCF Cadets headed into a remote part of Snowdonia for a three day expedition. The aim was to develop the cadets’ ability to navigate in a remote and challenging mountainous area; to learn how to be selfsufficient for three days; to work together as a team; to overcome physical challenges and to experience an incredibly beautiful part of the UK.
Therefore, the pupils visited several sites where they saw different trenches, craters and bunkers and discovered for themselves a little of what life was like for our men during the war. By the end of the tour, the pupils came back with an enviable in-depth knowledge of the battles fought, stories of the men who took part in them and an understanding of day-to-day life in the front line and behind the lines.
Watch Mr Williams’ lecture on the Battlefields at KHS Gliding Experience In May, three of the RAF Cadets travelled to the airfield at Little Rissington (just up the road for the School) to join with pupils from Abingdon School and the staff on 621 and 637 VGS to experience gliding in Viking aircraft. The weather was kind and after briefings and safely drills, all the cadets managed to get airborne twice, getting a chance to take control of the glider under the guidance of an instructor, and search for thermals. In addition, they joined the staff team in helping assist in the checks and activities required to make each launch happen.
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Coronation Day Celebrations In mid-May, jubilation filled the Top School Hall as both staff and pupils gathered to partake in a delightful lunch to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The air was infused with excitement as everyone eagerly savoured the delicious feast, enjoying all of the carefully prepared culinary delights. Laughter and chatter resounded throughout the hall, creating a joyous ambience that enveloped the entire school community.
As well as a lunch, we held a service of thanksgiving for King Charles, following which it was time for some old-fashioned fun and camaraderie. Traditional games were organised, invoking a sense of nostalgia and fostering friendly competition among the participants. It was a day to cherish and create lifelong memories for all those who took part in the festivities.
CCF Summer Camp The CCF at Kingham is a popular co-curricular activity with both Army and Royal Air Force sections. The army section is affiliated to the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, whilst the RAF section is supported by RAF Brize Norton. Whilst many of the activities on offer are ‘militarily themed’, there are numerous adventure training opportunities, and the emphasis is primarily on personal development and instilling an element of discipline and teamwork.
included the use of night vision equipment. Other activities included a day of climbing and weaselling in the nearby Peak District National Park, along with the opportunity for the Cadets to try their hand at laser clay target shooting.
The RAF Cadets participated in a whole host of challenges for their Summer Camp during Enrichment week. Activities included a visit to the National Space Centre in Leicester, the challenge of Battle Archery, flying remote controlled aircraft, a range of Each year our Cadets have the opportunity teambuilding games at Cotswold Country to take part in a Summer Camp. This year, Park and Beach, and a trip to Go Ape at in June, our CCF Army Cadets headed off Coombe Abbey They finished up their to their residential Summer Camp based at week of activities with a morning of field Swynnerton Training Camp in Staffordshire. craft at school, followed by a feast of The exercise phase of the Camp included a pizza, kebabs and s’mores cooked over challenge to successfully occupy and defend the campfire! a Forward Operating Base, and a Training in Built Up Area (TIBUA) exercise which
Life on the Farm One of the luxuries of being in the countryside is the outside space – and there is plenty of it at Kingham Hill! On our beautiful 100 acre estate with woodlands, fields and sports facilities, we are also fortunate to have our very own School Farm
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Pupils get involved in all aspects of animal care – bottle feeding the lambs is particularly popular.
Farm Club is available as a co-curricular option for pupils to choose and this gives them further opportunities to be taught more about animal husbandry. In Sixth The Farm is home to a menagerie of Form, pupils can choose to study Animal animals including alpacas, horses, sheep, Management at BTEC Level. Weekly goats, rabbits, chickens and ducks! practical lessons on the farm enable students to gain hands-on experience and Based in the heart of the school grounds the Farm is a popular place before and after to apply their classroom learning to a wider context. school, as well as at lunchtimes.
Lower School Bake Off
World Book Day 2023 On World Book Day 2023, Kingham Hill was abuzz with excitement as the entire school community came together to take part in a variety of activities to mark the occasion.
The theme for this year’s event was on making it ‘YOUR’ World Book Day, and staff and pupils were encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite character from literature. As well as a costume competition, there was also our World Book Day was created by Librarian, Ms Saxby’s, impossible ‘Objects UNESCO in 1995 as a worldwide from Books’ competition to have a go at, celebration of books and reading. It is now and ‘Drop Everything and Read’ session marked in over 100 countries around the over break time in the Library. It was a day globe and provides a fantastic opportunity that really helped to spread the message to focus on reading for pleasure, from World Book Day founder, Baroness supporting children’s autonomy in book Gail Rebuck, that “reading is fun, relevant, choice, and embedding a habit of reading accessible, exciting, and has the power to that brings a wide range of benefits. transform lives.”
Chill on the Hill Anyone who was a pupil or staff member of Kingham Hill continues to be part of our extended alumni family known as Hillians. The friends and contacts that people make from their time on the Hill are lasting, and our Alumni team aim to help Hillians to stay in contact with each other through social events, news and networking. Chill on the Hill is our key annual event when we invite our entire school community past and present to come together and celebrate the School. This year’s event was bigger and better than ever!
Things kicked off on Thursday evening when Rev’d Bob Shepton (1980-1992) gave a lecture on his experience of sailing around the world with Kingham Hill pupils. At the main event on the Saturday over 500 Hillians joined us on the Hill. During the day, we celebrated the opening of the Trim Trail (dedicated in memory of Les Peake) and also the Obstacle Course; both projects were supported by generous donations from Hillians and friends.
The Lower School Bake off took place during the Trinity Term. We particularly enjoyed the year group round which was on the theme of fruit and veg. There was a variety of entries ranging from a fruit basket made from Rice Krispies and fruit themed cupcakes, raspberry cheesecake brownies, a lemon and orange cake, a vegetarian tart, lemon meringue pie, a baked cheesecake with raspberry and strawberry sauce and even a courgette cake. The theme of the final held in June was ‘gluten free’. Congratulations went to Freddie from the 2nd Form who won the competition with his absolutely delicious cheesecake!
Enrichment Week Enrichment is the act of enhancing the quality or value of something and that is what we always strive to achieve in the rich and varied programme that is put together for the pupils. In 1st Form and 2nd Form the double theme adopted for the week was Modern Warfare and Team Challenge. As part of this programme, the pupils experienced a blitz tour of London and took part in numerous team challenges and SOE training in coding and survival skills. Lots of the 3rd Form and 4th Form were involved in Combined Cadet Force Army and RAF camps or Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. Those that remained had a programme of outdoor fun events which included visits to water parks, walking the Malvern Ridge, a trip to the Heart of England forest and a play in a day. The Lower 6th pupils had a useful and fun programme of leadership training, as well as a day trip to local businesses.
Sixth Form Lecture Series Through our Sixth Form Lecture Series, we seek to challenge and inspire our pupils through a wide ranging programme of speakers, each focussing on different issues, topics and ideas. In March we were privileged to have Richard Whincup from Hartpury University visit KHS to run a public speaking workshop; an essential skill for all our pupils to have. Richard had every Sixth Former projecting their voice, commanding their space and speaking with emotion amongst many other things.
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Hockey Awards 2022 We were honoured to welcome Zoe Shipperley, former Great Britain hockey player and Commonwealth Games medallist to join us to present prizes to our girls at our annual Hockey Awards in November. Along with all our coaches, Zoe spoke to pupils and parents about her experiences as an elite hockey player and how she has adapted to life outside of the sport. She was an excellent speaker and an inspiration to all our hockey players who have represented the School so admirably on the pitch this academic year.
Be Brave. Be Bold. Be You
The Mass Kingham Hill School is full of traditions, one of which is the annual cross country run around the school grounds called ‘The Mass’. Come rain or shine, everyone takes part, completing the run, before receiving their
medals from the Headmaster and enjoying some well-deserved refreshments. Given the hot weather at this year’s event, the ice-creams proved extremely welcome.
Rugby Tour to Portugal At the end of October half-term, the Senior Rugby Squad flew to Lisbon for a five day, three game tour. Excitement levels were high, with the boys keen to make a good account of themselves. The first match was against Grupo Desportivo Direito; with over 450 players within their youth system alone they are one of the most successful clubs in Portugal. The KHS team were, unsurprisingly, a little overawed by the fantastic facilities and supporters’ stand but soon found their feet, matching the level of intensity shown by the opposition. The 29-7 defeat didn’t reflect the commitment shown by the team and the boys came away rightfully proud of their performance. Two days of recuperation followed in which
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In December, Olympian and England Rugby player, Heather Fisher, came to Kingham to deliver talks to pupils in all year groups. She spoke about her journey in professional sports and how she coped mentally with the obstacles and set backs. Her over-riding message to the pupils was, ”Be brave enough to be yourself and courageous enough to use it and work with people in your way so that you win and they win! We all have the capability to leave a legacy so trust yourself, trust where you are and trust you’ve got this!”
the team enjoyed surf lessons, a Benfica stadium tour and a visit to Lisbon. The second game was against Setubal, a very different set up to GD Direito (as we arrived the president was marking out the lines on the pitch). The game was superb with free-flowing rugby played by both sides. A 20-7 win for KHS was followed by time spent being hosted by the opposition players and their families, which was fantastic! On the final evening we played against Belas, whose pitch was located in the centre of one of Lisbon’s main military facilities. Despite fatigue setting in, the KHS players pulled off a superb 17-14 victory which meant they rounded off the tour 2 wins to 1.
Kingham Karting Currently the Kingham Hill Karting team races under the NatSKA Championship calendar which runs alongside the school term calendar and consists of four race rounds in the Michaelmas term and then a further eight rounds in Lent and Trinity terms. These twelve race meetings culminate in the Nationals - the pinnacle race meeting of the year where champions are crowned. In December, we welcomed YRDA and Arden Motorsport to Kingham Hill as part of our new partnership. Arden have four current F1 drivers in Sergio Perez, Carlos Sainz, Pierre Gasly and Nicholas Latifi who have competed for the team in previous years. The Banburybased team brought staff and drivers for a training day at school delivering sessions on: Conditioning and Fitness, Life in Motorsport, Engineering and Marketing and Social Media.
Hockey Tour to the Netherlands Prior to the Autumn half-term, the Senior Girls’ Hockey Team had a wonderful time on tour in the Netherlands. Right from the start the tour was jam packed full of hockey related activities. On day one, after watching an elite women’s and men’s game at Amsterdam Hockey Club, which gave the girls an eye opener to the size of hockey clubs and the standard of professional hockey, the team headed to their first fixture. Although we were unfortunately the losing side the girls
thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to play. morning in Utrecht, followed by a game in the evening, which they won 2-0. On day two, the group participated in a training session at Kampong Hockey Club; Having enjoyed the celebrations and a one of the biggest in the Netherlands, with dinner out, the girls spent the following day in Amsterdam, enjoying the sights and a canal 8 water based astroturfs. Floris De Ritter (an ex Netherlands international player) led boat tour. All in all it was a great experience for the girls who really learnt a lot in terms of the session, which was superb. This was followed by the second game in the series. advancing their game play skills. On day three, the team spent the
Sports Day 2023 The weather was perfect for this year’s Sports Day which was, as usual, a great mix of fun and genuine sporting endeavour. Whether pupils were running, throwing, jumping or spectating, there was a friendly but competitive feel to the day, with pupils
from each of the Houses cheering on their peers for those all important points. And, as always, Mr Williams was there to commentate throughout the day.
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Speech Day 2023 We held our of yeartitle Speech Day along with This isendthe ofat story 1 a lunch for our pupils and their Leavers as they move on to the next stage the beginning of July. It was a wonderful families. There was also the opportunity to of their educational journeys. We hope that opportunity for us to come together as a pay a visit to our Summer Art Exhibition. community and celebrate the achievements The day ended with the traditional KHS vs. of our pupils. Hillians cricket match. As well as the prize giving ceremony itself, we also held a very special chapel service,
as Hillians, they will always feel connected to the Hill and will come back to visit us often!
The whole event served as a very fitting way to bid farewell to our Upper Sixth
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