THE DOLPHIN Common Room - Valete
We say goodbye to... the exciting work he has been doing on ACL rehabilitation. I know that I speak on behalf of the whole King's community, when I say good luck, and that we wish you every success in your exciting new venture.
By Henry Eriksson
He brings a calmness and professionalism to the department, and he has undoubtedly taken our Athletic Development Programme forward this year. Most notably, the relationship and partnership Atis has developed with the world renowned ‘Speedworks’ programme is a legacy that he will leave behind and should be proud of. Not only has Atis been an outstanding role model in the gym and on the rugby pitch, but he has made a significant contribution to school life in general, and I know the open, honest and brave way he spoke to the School about his experiences with discrimination and racism was a moment which had an impact upon us all. Whilst we are all sad to see Atis leave King's, the opportunity he has been given is too good to miss. He is returning to his native Cornwall to run a gym of his own, as part of Cornwall High Performance, as well as continuing 26
As a Resident Tutor and Acting Housemistress, Kirsty was a natural and the Priory girls loved having her play such active roles within the House. Kirsty’s empathy, compassion and energy left a lasting impression on her tutees and all within the Priory community. Kirsty was a huge support to Emily and the rest of the staff and pupils in Priory and she has been greatly missed by them all.
Atis Amaglo Atis joined us as our Head of trength and Conditioning in September 2021, having worked for Cornwall High Performance, Exeter Chiefs Academy and Truro College. Despite Atis only having worked at King's for less than a year, the impact he has made has been huge and both staff, pupils and parents alike will be sad to see him leave. Atis has been a fantastic coach, colleague and mentor this year.
teaching and organisational skills to be recognised, and soon she took on the role of Head of Psychology. She changed the way the subject was being delivered dramatically - with brain dissections and ‘egg nurturing’ - and the uptake of the subject by pupils reached a record high. Before long she was having to cut down her Science hours, as she had two classes in both the U6th and L6th years, which was unheard of for the subject - this speaks volumes about the impact she had on the School curriculum and the pupils.
Kirsty Fear By Kate Flavell Kirsty started King's in September 2017 as a GCSE Science Teacher and Resident Tutor in Priory. On a personal note, it was so lovely welcoming back a past Wellesley 6th Former to King's, and it didn’t take long for her to fit in perfectly with the teaching side of the School.
Kirsty left King's in December 2021 to take on a new role at Richard Huish School, it has been brilliant to hear how well she has been getting on there - the pupils and staff are lucky to have her. A huge thank you to Kirsty for all that she has done for King's, whether it be in the classroom, on the sports pitches, amongst the School community or in Priory House. Kirsty has left a legacy here, that is for sure.
As soon as Kirsty joined the Science Department, she brought with her enthusiasm, positivity and fresh ideas. Before long we had Biology board games being devised, guinea pigs introduced, and David Attenborough style documentaries being filmed. Kirsty really gave her Science teaching her all, and I know the younger years greatly appreciated her time, energy, and dedication she put into her lessons. The hand painted ‘organ system aprons’ are still on display in the Biology Department - a mark of her creativity which she has left for teachers to use in years to come. It didn’t take long for Kirsty’s
Simon Griffin-Raphael, Head of DT, left King's Bruton in 2022
