KINGSLEY’S BIG BIRTHDAY BASH

On Friday 17th September we were excited to be able to host our first non-virtual community event since the start of the pandemic. Students, staff, parents, governors, alumnae and extended families were all invited to ‘Kingsley’s Big Birthday Bash’ - a celebration of the school’s 137th birthday... and all of the other birthdays members of our community were unable to enjoy together during lockdown. The outdoor event took place at the school playing fields off Sandy Lane. Students of all ages enjoyed party games and fun activities including a whole-school passthe-parcel, inflatable obstacle courses and silly sports. The Sixth Form Leadership Team set up traditional side-stalls for our younger pupils, including beanbag throwing, face painting and ‘guess the name of the teddy’, and food and ice cream vans were on site to provide refreshments and sweet treats. During the evening, guests enjoyed musical performances from students and alumnae, including recording singer/song writer Bronte Clare, and fellow alumna Alex Meixner. Mrs McCullough gave a special birthday address; she spoke of the school’s founder - Rose Kingsley - and it’s 137-year history, the resilience shown by students and staff during an extremely challenging 18 months and, above all, the joy of bringing everyone back together again. Following a heartfelt rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’, Head Girl Molly was given the special task of cutting the birthday cake. The cake was decorated with Kingsley blue cornflowers which are featured on the school’s historic crest.

Happy birthday, Kingsley, and a very happy birthday to us all!

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