Lent Term 2026 Paper Calendar

Lent Term 2026 Calendar 6 January – 28 March 2026 This calendar is correct at the time of printing.

A live calendar can be found online: http://socscalendar.kings-school.co.uk/ The Charity of the Term: The Salvation Army

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026

Note:

Onlythose Sixth Formpupils who do not have lessons p5 and 6 are expected to go to lunch at 12 midday.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Co-curricular and Academic Support Sessions List Notes

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Co-curricular and Academic Support Sessions List Activity 6b Band Academic Mentoring Acoustix Art GCSE Support and Coursework Art Scholars Juniors Art Scholars Senior Art Skills Backstage Club Baking with Dr Wilper Basketball Big Band Biology A Level CCF Ceremonial Drill Team CCF Command and Leadership Session 1 Army Cadets (CCF) Command & Leadership Board Games Chamber Choir Chamber Groups Junior Chamber Groups Senior Chamber Orchestra Chemistry Clinic Chemistry 6th Form Clinic Chemistry Fifths only revision programme Classics drop-in Clinic Climbing Club Close Harmony Club des Petit Pingouins Competitive Public Speaking Junior Computer Science Junior Clinic Computer Science Senior Clinic Concert Band Cranmer Society Cricket 1st XI Squad Nets Cricket Academy Girls Cricket Nets - Remove Boys Cricket Nets - Shell Boys Cricket Nets Crypt Choir Current Affairs Club

Location St Mary's Hall Lab C6 St Mary's Hall Ceramics Art Art Blackfriars Malthouse Luxmoore Sports Centre St Mary's Hall Biology Memorial Court Memorial Court CCF Armoury Pal12 Apsey Music School Music School Peter Stone Room CLab 6 CLab 3 CLab 4 P5 or P6 Off site Music School Pal 12 Priory 8 Comp 2 Comp 2 St Mary's Hall PSC Sports Centre Sports Centre Sports Centre Sports Centre Sports Centre Song School L3

Staff NJP LWH WMB GPF GCB GCB IAD RHF JPW CL3 WMB HEV AHG AHG AHG FZ WMB WMB WMB WMB CTF CTF CTF MWB MJR WMB FZ WAC JPM JPM WMB MJWS RALS RALS RALS RALS RALS WMB TPS

Co-curricular and Academic Support Sessions List

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Activity

Location

Staff

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Dance Excellence Debating Practice Junior Debating Practice Senior Debating Workshops DofE Drop In Sessions Drama A Level Clinic Drama Club Shell Drama Excellence (Rem/Fifth ) Drama Excellence Shell Drama GCSE Clinic Drama Production Rehearsals Drama School Coaching DT Excellence (5th Form) DT Remove Excellence session DT Shell Excellence Economics for University Economics Society Football Boys Junior French Exam Skills (5th) French Grammar Clinic (Remove & Fifth) French Literature (6th Form) Friday@5:15 rehearsals Futures Geography Drop In Session Geography GCSE study support German Clinic German 6a (Exam Skills) Golf Junior History and Politics Society History Clinic (6th Form) History Clinic (Fifth Form) History Society Junior History Stretch HPP & SDP (6th Form) HPP & SDP (Fifth Form) HPP & SDP Junior IELTS Clinic iGCSE English Retake Italian -GCSE Italian - A Level Conversation Italian - 6b beginners

Malthouse Priory 8 Priory 8 Priory 8 Sci Lab 4 - Old Physics Malthouse Malthouse Malthouse Malthouse Malthouse Malthouse Malthouse DT Department DT department D&T block mezzanine P10 P10 Birley's Pal 6

VLO WAC WAC SW ARV/JWL RHF JJPM RHF RHF/HWS/JJPM RHF RHF/HWS/JJPM RHF VMC VMC VMC AMT AMT AFAO SAB FZ

Pal 12 Pal 3 Peter Stone Room Futures dept J Block J3 Pal5 Pal 13 Golf Course Lardergate 2 Lardergate 3 Lardergate 2 Lardergate 2 L6 Sports Centre Sports Centre Sports Centre The Hub P4 Pal 11a Pal 11a Pal 11a

JMM AR2 HLW FSD SVB SG JAW RALS AGP TPS TPS GWHH GWHH SIB SIB SIB BLR LCS PdT PdT PdT

Location

Staff

Co-curricular and Academic Support Sessions List Activity

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Jazz Combo KiDaCo King’s Chorus KW Band Lacrosse Skills LGBT+ Drop-Ins Linacre Society MeDeVe Linacre Society Mandarin Support Maths clinics Model United Nations Netball - Juniors Netball - Seniors Oxbridge+ Oxbridge 'TSA Preparation' PE Academic Support Session PE A-Level (Sports Psychology) PE GCSE Philosophy 6b year revision clinic Photography GCSE Clinic (Rem) Physics drop in clinic - 6th form Physics drop in clinic - Junior Physics Extension (6a) Piano Accompaniment Politics Clinic Pre-Season Football Pre-Season Hockey Pre-Season Netball Psychology Subject Mentoring Qigong for Wellbeing Retro Gaming Rock and Pop Band Rowing Remove Ergo Rowing S&C Rowing Scholar S&C 1-1 Rowing Senior Ergo Rowing Shell Conditioning RS Revision Clinic (Remove) RS GCSE Clinic 6th form RS and Philosophy 6a drop in clinic

St Mary's Hall Malthouse SH St Mary's Hall Sports centre Chaplaincy Bio Lab 2 Bio Lab 2 Gyd 3 F2 L2 Sports Centre Sports Centre Schoolroom Durnford Library PE Classroom PE Class Room 1 PE Classroom 1 Durnford Library BF3 Various labs Various labs Physics Lab 3 Apsey Lardergate 2 Birley's Sports Centre Sports Centre Milner Hall 1 Pal 5 Comp 2 Recording studio Old Physics Sports Centre Sports Centre Old Physics Sports Centre Durnford Library Durnford Library Durnford Library

MC VLO NGT NJP CM2 DJPB HEV HEV LL KJP AGP CMW CMW HLW DC3 RALS JOP JOP DC3 MMcA LMC LMC LMC AR TPS AFAO CJL CMW IDMW DKW CPW NJP LR LR LR LR LR DC3 DC3 DC3

Co-curricular and Academic Support Sessions List Activity Scholars+

Location Futures dept

Staff HLW

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Shakespeare in Performance Shell Music Scholars Enrichment Sinfonia Socratic Society Spanish Clinic (Fifth) Spanish Essay Clinic (6a) Spanish Grammar (6a) Spanish Oxbridge Literature Specialist Music Squash Club Sunday Choir Super-curriculum Oxbridge Group for Linguists Swimming Symphony Orchestra Tech drop-in Tennis Academy Trumpets Young Enterprise

TBC M23 Shirley Hall Durnford Library Pal 8 Pal 1 Pal 7 Pal 1 Music School Sports Centre Song School Pal16 Sports centre St Mary's Hall GYd 1 Birley's Peter Stone Room Priory 14

MEG2 WMB WMB DC3 BG-R LB BG-R LB WMB TJM WMB MA JWV WMB LMM BJR ALC LAH

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 JANUARY 2026 Week 1 Weekly Theme - Fresh Starts & Big Reveals Monday 05 January 2026 Staff INSET 10:00-16:30 Senior Girls Netball Pre-Season, Sports Centre 12:00-16:30 Pre-Season Football, Birley's 12:00 Senior Boys Hockey Pre-Season Begins, Birley's Tuesday 06 January 2026 Senior Boys Hockey Pre-Season, Birley's Junior Football U14 & U15 Pre-Season, UKC Junior Girls Netball U14 & U15 Pre-Season, Birley's Staff INSET 10:00-16:30 Junior Boys (U15 & U14) Hockey Pre-Season, Birleys 10:00-16:30 Senior Girls Netball Pre-Season, Sports Centre 11:30 Houses open 12:00-16:30 Pre-Season Football, Birley's 18:00 Start of Term Wednesday 07 January 2026 Extraordinary Wednesday 08:35-08:55 Whole School Assembly, Shirley Hall 08:50-12:30 BTEC Sport Unit 2 (Fitness) exam, Old Physics 09:00 Lessons begin Period 1 09:00-11:45 Normal Wednesday Lessons Periods 1-4 09:15-10:00 Matron and PCA Meeting, PSC 11:50-12:20 Shell Lunch 11:50-13:50 One-to-one Mentor Time 12:20-13:00 Remove and Fifth Lunch 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - Marlowe, Library 13:00-13:50 Sixth Form Lunch 14:25-15:35 Saturday periods 1 and 2 15:40-16:50 Saturday periods 3 and 4

Thursday 08 January 2026 Fifths Mock exams (am & pm), Shirley Hall 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Kingsdown, Library

Friday 09 January 2026 Fifths Mock exams (am & pm), Shirley Hall 08:35-08:55 Congregational Practice, Nave 17:00 6b Oxbridge+ initial meeting, Schoolroom 19:00 Cranmer Society - Partners in the Gospel, PSC

Saturday 10 January 2026 08:00 Fencing Boys-U16A v Cadet (U17) EFC Bratislava, SVK, A 08:30 Fifths Mock Exams, Shirley Hall 09:00 Fencing Boys-U18A v EU17 Brtislava, N 10:30 Hockey Boys-U15A v St Edmund's School, Canterbury, H 10:30 Hockey Boys-U15A v St Lawrence College, H 10:30 Hockey Boys-U15A v U15 6s Tournament, H 13:00 Badminton Boys-U15A v Canterbury Kings Juniors, H 13:00 Badminton Girls-U15A v Canterbury Kings Juniors, tbc 14:00 Hockey Boys-U14A v St Lawrence College, A 14:00 Hockey Boys 1st XI v St Lawrence College, H 14:30 Lacrosse Girls-U18A v Canterbury Christ Church University, A 14:30 Badminton Boys-1st VI v Epsom College, A 14:30 Badminton Girls-1st VI v Epsom College, A 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI, Boys-3rd XI, Boys4th XI, Boys-U16A, Boys-U16B, Boys-U16C v St John's School, Leatherhead, A 14:30 Football Boys-U15A, Boys-U15B, Boys-U15C, BoysU14A, Boys-U14B, Boys-U14C v St John's School, Leatherhead, H 19:30-21:00 Bailey House Concert, Peter Stone Room

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Sunday 11 January 2026 08:00 Fencing Girls-U16A v Cadet (U17) EFC Bratislava, SVK, A 14:30 Swimming Mixed-U18A v Icebreaker, A 18:30Crypt Choir rehearsal, Nave 19:15 19:30Epiphany Carol Service (Crypt Choir), Nave 20:30

Monday 12 January 2026 Fifths Mock exams (am & pm), Shirley Hall Forum Week: Bailey 08:35-08:55 No Assembly – House time 15:30 Netball Girls-U14B, Girls-U14C v Sir Roger Manwood's School, A 18:40-19:30 The Club Hispano talk by Dr Antonio Lázaro-Reboll from the University of Kent, Science Auditorium 18:45-20:00 Head's House Visit, School House

Tuesday 13 January 2026 Fifths Mock exams (am & pm), Shirley Hall 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Luxmoore, Library 16:00 Netball Girls-2nd VII v Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, H 19:00 CCF Removes Ex KINGS POACHER departs

Wednesday 14 January 2026 Ethics Cup competition, Caterham School Fifths Mock Exams, Shirley Hall 08:35-08:55 House Assemblies 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - Mitchinson's, Library

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 12:40 Head's Pupil Lunch: 6a, Lattergate Boardroom 14:00-17:00 Wednesday afternoon activities resume (including Fifths not in an exam) 16:00 Hockey Boys 1st XI v Reed's School, H 16:00-17:00 6a Pupil Session Rotation: 'Next Steps Beyond King's', Computer Labs 20:15-20:45 Compline, Memorial Chapel 20:30-21:30 Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC

Thursday 15 January 2026 Partnerships NYMT Careers Talk and Workshop, Malthouse 08:15 Head's House Visit, New House 08:35-08:55 House Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Walpole, Library 08:45-13:30 Fifths Mock Exams, Shirley Hall 14:30 Badminton Boys-1st VI v Kent College, tbc 14:30 Badminton Girls-1st VI v Kent College, tbc 15:00 Netball Girls-1st VII v Beech Grove School, H 15:30 Netball Girls-3rd VII, Girls-4th VII v Sir Roger Manwood's School, A 17:00 CCF Removes Ex KINGS POACHER returns 17:15-18:15 Interhouse General Knowledge Quiz Group 1 (LN, KD, JR) and Group 2 (MO, TR, BY), Schoolroom

Friday 16 January 2026 08:00 Head's Shell Breakfast: Broughton, Lattergate Boardroom 08:35-08:55 Congregational Practice, Shirley Hall 09:00-16:00 Fifths Mocks - Art Exam 13:45-14:15 School Monitor's Meeting, Lattergate Boardroom 17:00-18:00 The Girls' Sports Potential Project, Science Auditorium 17:15 Fridays@5:15 Informal Concert, Peter Stone Room 18:00-20:00 OKS Committee Meeting and AGM, Online via

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 19:00

Teams Cranmer Society - Should I stay or should I go? PSC

Saturday 17 January 2026 09:00-12:30 Film House Morning, Malthouse 11:00 Lacrosse Girls-U18A, Girls-U15A, Girls-U15B v Haberdashers' Elstree Schools, A 12:00-13:00 Shell Parent GCSE Subject Selection Webinar 12:30 OKS Fencing Challenge, Matlhouse Sports Hall 13:30 Hockey Boys-U14A v Cranbrook School, A 13:30 Hockey Boys-U15A v Cranbrook School, H 13:30 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII, Girls-U15A, GirlsU15B, Girls-U14A, Girls-U14B v Cranbrook School, H 14:00 Sailing Mixed-U18A v BBSC, A 14:00 Badminton Girls-1st VI, Girls-2nd VI v Benenden, A 14:00 Fencing U18A v OKS Fencing Challenge Trophy (Club Grand Prix 1 - Lent Term), H 14:00 Squash 1st v Sevenoaks School, A 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI, Boys-3rd XI v Eastbourne College, H 14:30 Football Boys-U16A, Boys-U16B v Eastbourne College, tbc 14:30 Football Boys-U15A, Boys-U15B, Boys-U14A, BoysU14B v King's Rochester, H 18:30-22:00 KSC & Pilgrims' Boat Club Dinner, Birley's 19:30-21:30 House Social Rotation 20:00 Tradescant Sleep Out for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, St As 20:00-21:30 Fifths Social, PSC JANUARY 2026 Week 3 Weekly Theme - Never Forget, Always Learn Sunday 18 January 2026 08:40 Crypt Choir rehearsal, Nave 09:15 Matins (Crypt Choir), Nave 10:00 Fencing Boys-U18A v Junior (U20) BRC B Leon Paul - Men's Epee, A 13:00Drama Feeder Schools Day, Malthouse 17:00

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 13:3015:30 19:30

Culture Safari, Precincts OKS UniChats - Cambridge, Webinar

Monday 19 January 2026 Fire Drill Day Forum Week: Tradescant House Mentor meetings this week Remove, 6b & 6a Progress Updates - Open to teachers 08:35-08:55 Whole School Assembly, Shirley Hall 09:00-16:00 Fifths Mock Photography Exam 15:30 Netball Girls-U14C v St Anselm's Catholic School, A 17:10-17:45 Monday's Experts: Petri Mostert presents: 'The Great Art Heist: Does AI Steal to Create?', Science Auditorium

Tuesday 20 January 2026 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Carlyon, Library 15:00 Netball Girls-1st VII v The Canterbury Academy, H 18:30 Open Soloist Competition, Peter Stone Room

Wednesday 21 January 2026 British Mathematical Olympiad Round 2, Schoolroom 08:00-18:00 Shell Parent-Teacher Meetings - Online 08:35-08:55 House Assemblies 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - New House, Library 13:10 Head's Pupil Lunch: Shell, Lattergate Boardroom 16:30-18:00 Interhouse Rowing, Shirley Hall 18:30-19:30 Remove Geography Pub Quiz 20:15-20:45 Compline, Upper Chapel 20:30-21:30 Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Thursday 22 January 2026 6b A-level Devised Exam Day, Malthouse 08:00-18:00 Shell Parent-Teacher Meetings - Online 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Marlowe, Library 14:30 Badminton Boys-1st VI v Ashford School, H 14:30 Badminton Girls-1st VI v Ashford School, H 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI v Dover Grammar School for Boys, H 16:00 Hockey Boys 1st XI v Cranbrook School, N 17:15-18:15 Interhouse General Knowledge Quiz Group 3 (GL, WL, MR) and Group 4 (CY, LX, GR, NH), Schoolroom 19:00 Prefects' Dinner and 6a OJKS, JKS Dining Room Friday 23 January 2026 08:00-13:00 Shell Parent-Teacher Meetings - Online 08:35-08:55 Whole School Assembly, Shirley Hall 13:05 Lessons end 13:15-14:00 Head's Tea Party for Shell Parents, PSC 14:00 Start of Fixed Exeat 14:00-16:00 Shell Parent-Teacher Meetings, Shirley Hall & PSC 18:00 Houses close

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 JANUARY 2026 Week 4 Weekly Theme - The Power of story, myth and legend Sunday 25 January 2026 09:00 Fencing Boys-U18A v Fra U20 Lille, N 17: Houses open 00 18:00 Young Enterprise Team trip to Estonia departs 19:30 OKS UniChats - Oxford, Webinar 21:30 End of Fixed Exeat Monday 26 January 2026 13+ Drama Scholarship Assessment Day 13+ Music Scholarship Assessment Day Forum Week: Walpole 08:35-08:55 Whole School Assembly, Shirley Hall 14:00 Football Boys-U14A, Boys-U14B v Brighton College, H 14:00 Football Boys-U15A, Boys-U15B v Brighton College, N 15:30 Badminton Boys-U15A v Skinners' School, H 15:30 Netball Girls-U15C v St Anselm's Catholic School, A 16:00 Fifths Exam Grades to Academic Office 16:45 Netball Girls-U15A v Kent College, A 17:00-18:00 HsM meeting, Lattergate 17:10-17:45 Monday's Experts: Matthew Key presents: 'Napoleon Bonaparte: Architect of the Modern World?', Science Auditorium 18:45-20:00 Head’s House Visit, Luxmoore 19:00-20:15 Junior Interhouse Debating Round 1a, Science Auditorium and Schoolroom

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Tuesday 27 January 2026 13+ Drama Scholarship Assessment Day 13+ Music Scholarship Assessment Day 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - MItchinson's, Library 14:00 Football Boys-U16A, Boys-U16B v Brighton College, H 14:30 Football Boys-3rd XI, Boys-4th XI v St Lawrence College, H 15:00-21:30 Oxford Schools Debating South-East Regional 2026, Sevenoaks Schools 18:45 Concert Band Performance, Shirley Hall Wednesday 28 January 2026 13+ Design & Technology Scholarship Assessment Day Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, Shirley Hall 08:35-08:55 House Assemblies 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - The Grange, Library 14:00 Chemistry Olympiad 16:00-17:00 6a Pupil Session Rotation: 'Next Steps Beyond King's', Computer Labs 20:15-20:45 Compline, Memorial Chapel 20:30-21:30 Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC Thursday 29 January 2026 13+ Dance Scholarship Assessment Day Young Enterprise Team trip returns from Estonia 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - New House, Library 09:00 Hockey Boys 1st XI v Frank Mason Tournament, H 14:00 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI, Boys-3rd XI v Brighton College, H 14:00 Netball Girls-3rd VII v Kent College, H 14:30 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII v Kent College, H 14:30 Lacrosse Girls-U18A v University of Kent, H 17:15-18:15 Interhouse General Knowledge Quiz Group 5 (MT, SH, BR, HH), Schoolroom

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Friday 30 January 2026 Home Clothes Day 13+ Sport Scholarship Assessment Day 08:00 Head's Shell Breakfast: School House, Lattergate Boardroom 08:35-08:55 Congregational practice, Shirley Hall 09:30-16:00 RS Conference, Birley's 13:45-14:15 School Monitor's Meeting, Lattergate Boardroom 16:45 Netball Girls-U14A v Kent College, A 17:15 Fridays@5:15 Informal Concert, Peter Stone Room 19:00 Cranmer Society - No Pain, No Gain, Science Auditorium 19:00-21:00 Carlyon House Concert, Shirley Hall Saturday 31 January 2026 12:00-13:00 Head's Parent Forum, Online 12:30-15:00 Saturday Smarties, Science Labs 13:30 Badminton Boys-1st VI, Boys-2nd VI v Haileybury, H 13:30 Badminton Girls-1st VI v Haileybury, H 14:00 Sailing Mixed-U18A v BBSC, A 14:00 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-4th VII v Canterbury Christ Church University, H 14:00 Hockey Boys 1st XI v Duke of York's Royal Military School, A 14:00 Netball Girls-U15A, Girls-U15B, Girls-U14A, GirlsU14B v Duke of York's Royal Military School, A 14:00 Netball Girls-2nd VII, Girls-3rd VII v Duke of York's Royal Military School, H 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI, Boys-4th XI, BoysU16A, Boys-U16B v Bede's School, A 14:30 Football Boys-U15A, Boys-U15B, Boys-U14A, BoysU14B v Bede's School, H 14:30 Lacrosse Girls-U18A, Girls-U18B, Girls-U15A v Haileybury, H 15:15 Hockey Boys-U14A v Duke of York's Royal Military School, H 15:15 Hockey Boys-U15A v Duke of York's Royal Military School, A 19:00-22:00 Broughton and Tradescant House Concert, St Augustine's Refectory

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 20:00-22:00 6b Social

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026

Wednesday 04 February 2026 13+ Academic Scholarship Assessments 08:35House Assemblies 08:55 12:25Shell Library Lesson - Kingsdown, Library 13:00 13:00A Night at the Musicals Dress Rehearsals, Malthouse 17:00 16:006a Pupil Session Rotation: 'Next Steps Beyond 17:00 King's', Computer Labs 19:30'A Night at the Musicals' Showcase, Malthouse 21:30 20:15Compline, Upper Chapel 20:45 20:30Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC 21:30

Thursday 05 February 2026 13+ Academic Scholarship Assessments 08:35Whole School Assembly 08:55 14:00 Swimming Mixed-U18A v Sutton Valence School, H 14:45 Hockey Boys 1st XI v St Edmund's School, Canterbury, H 19:00The Annual Lyle Lecture: ‘A City fit for The Queen’: 21:00 Elizabeth I’s Visit to Canterbury in 1573, Clagett Auditorium 19:15HsM Training event, Science Auditorium 20:45 19:30'A Night at the Musicals' Showcase, Malthouse 21:30

Friday 06 February 2026 6a Art & Photography trip 08:00 Head's Shell Breakfast: Walpole, Lattergate Boardroom

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 08:35-08:55 Congregational Practice, Shirley Hall 17:00-18:00 The Girls' Sports Potential Project, Science Auditorium 17:15 Fridays@5:15 Informal Concert, Peter Stone Room 19:00 Cranmer Society - Got an attitude?, PSC 19:30-21:30 'A Night at the Musicals' Showcase, Malthouse

Saturday 07 February 2026 Admissions: Day Pupils' Taster Day Cambridge Schools Debating South-East Regional Round, Maidstone Grammar School 13:00 Badminton Boys-1st VI v Christ's Hospital, H 13:00 Badminton Girls-1st VI v Christ's Hospital, H 13:30 Fencing Boys-U18A v Club Grand Prix 2 - Lent Term, H 13:30 Fencing Girls-U18A v Club Grand Prix 2 - Lent Term, H 13:30 Hockey Boys-U15A v Kent College, A 13:30 Hockey Boys-U14A v Kent College, H 14:00 Sailing Mixed-U18A v BBSC, A 14:00 Netball Girls-U15B, Girls-U14A, Girls-U14B v St Lawrence College, A 14:00 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII v St Lawrence College, H 14:30 Lacrosse Girls-U18A, Girls-U15A, Girls-U14A v Heathfield School, A 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI, Boys-3rd XI, BoysU16A, Boys-U16B, Boys-U16C v Sevenoaks School, A 14:30 Football Boys-U15A, Boys-U15B, Boys-U15C, BoysU14A, Boys-U14B, Boys-U14C v Sevenoaks School, H 19:30-21:30 'A Night at the Musicals' Showcase, Malthouse

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Sunday 08 February 2026 09:00 Fencing Boys-U18A, Boys-U16A, Boys-U14A v South East Region Youth Fencing Championships, A 09:00 Fencing Girls-U18A, Girls-U16A, Girls-U14A v South East Region Youth Fencing Championships, A 18:30-19:15 Crypt Choir Rehearsal, Quire 19:30 Evensong (Shell, Remove, Fifths) (Crypt Choir), Quire 19:30 OKS UniChats - Scotland, Webinar

Monday 09 February 2026 6b Geography Trip to London Docklands Forum Week: Mitchinson's Remove, 6b & 6a Progress Updates-Closed to Mentors. Published to parents W/C 9th Feb 08:35-08:55 Whole School Assembly, Shirley Hall 15:30 Netball Girls-U15B, Girls-U14A, Girls-U14B v Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School Federation, A 16:00 Remove, 6b & 6a Progress Updates - Closed to mentors 17:00-18:30 King's Week Play Auditions, Malthouse 17:00-18:00 Academic Staff Meeting, Science Auditorium 18:45-20:00 Head's House Visit, Tradescant 19:15-20:00 OKS Talk: Nick Maynard "Delivering emergency care in Gaza", Science Auditorium

Tuesday 10 February 2026 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - School House, Library

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 09:15-10:00 Matron and PCA Meeting, PSC 10:45-12:45 Pastoral & Safeguarding Committee meeting, Lattergate 14:30 Badminton Boys-1st VI v Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, H 14:30 Badminton Girls-1st VI, Girls-1st VI v Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, H 17:00-18:30 Lunar New Year Celebration, PSC 17:00-20:00 King's Week Play Auditions, Malthouse

Wednesday 11 February 2026 08:00-18:00 Fifths Parent-Teacher Meetings - Online 08:35-08:55 House Assemblies 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - Luxmoore, Library 12:40 Head's Pupil Lunch: Fifths, Lattergate Boardroom 14:00-16:00 Biology 6a Mock practical examination paper 3 14:30-18:00 King's Week Play Auditions, Malthouse 16:00-17:00 6a Pupil Session Rotation: 'Next Steps Beyond King's', Computer Labs 18:45 Chamber Music Platform, Shirley Hall 18:45-19:45 Blaxland Society Talk on International Development

by Robert Stansfield (Development Director Iraq from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), Science Auditorium 20:15-20:45 Compline, Memorial Chapel 20:30-21:30 Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC

Thursday 12 February 2026 08:00-18:00 Fifths Parent-Teacher Meetings - Online 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Linacre, Library 14:30 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII, Girls-3rd VII v Ashford School, H 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI v Ashford School, H

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI v Kent College, H 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI v King's Rochester, H 17:00-18:30 King's Week Play Auditions, Malthouse 17:15-18:15 Interhouse General Knowledge Quiz Quarterfinals, Schoolroom Friday 13 February 2026 07:00-09:00 Shell Biology trip to Disneyland Paris departs 08:00-13:00 Fifths Parent-Teacher Meetings - Online 08:35-08:55 House Time 09:00-11:45 Saturday periods 1-4 11:50-13:05 Friday periods 9 and 10 for Fifth, 6b, 6a 11:50-13:05 Shell and Remove Life Matters 13:05 Half Term begins 13:05 Lessons finish 13:15-14:00 Head's Tea Party for Fifths' Parents, PSC 14:00-16:00 Fifths Parent-Teacher meetings, Shirley Hall & PSC 18:00 Houses close 18:30-21:00 King's Association: Dubai Drinks, Dhow & Anchor, Jumeriah Beach Hotel Saturday 14 February 2026 Imperial Juniors Debating Competition, ICL, London Monday 16 February 2026 Shell Biology trip to Disneyland Paris returns

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 19:30 21:30

OKS UniChats - Durham, Webinar End of Half term

Monday 23 February 2026 6a Mock exams (am & pm), Shirley Hall & Beerling Hall Forum Week: Jervis King's Council pre-meetings to take place this week 08:35-08:55 Shell and 6b Assembly, Quire 09:00-15:30 Roots Futures Programme - Reunion & Review 14:30 Badminton Boys-U15A v Interhouse Badminton, H 16:15 Hockey Boys-U15A v Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, A 16:15 Hockey Boys-U14A v Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, H

Tuesday 24 February 2026 6a Mock exams (am & pm), Shirley Hall Rugby - U14 Kent Schools 7s, Dartford Grammar School Year 6 Experience Day 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - The Grange, Library 16:00 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII v Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, A

Wednesday 25 February 2026 6a Mock exams (am & pm), Shirley Hall Remove & 6b Full Reports - Open to teachers 08:35-08:55 House Assemblies 10:30-21:00 Remove Music GCSE trip to 'Wicked', Apollo Victoria Theatre, London 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - Walpole, Library 12:40 Head's Pupil Lunch: Remove, Lattergate Boardroom 20:15-20:45 Compline, Memorial Chapel 20:30-21:30 Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026

Thursday 26 February 2026 6a Mock exams (am), Games (pm), Shirley Hall Rugby - U15 Kent Schools 7s, Gravesend Grammar School 08:00-10:00 King’s Association Breakfast Networking: Real Estate, Frank Offices, London 08:35-08:55 Remove and Fifths Assembly, Quire 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Galpins, Library 14:30 Hockey Boys 1st XI v Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, H

Friday 27 February 2026 6a Mock exams (am & pm), Shirley Hall Intermediate Physics Challenge (Fifths) 08:35-08:55 Congregational Practice, Quire 17:15 Fridays@5:15 Informal Concert, Peter Stone Room 19:00 Cranmer Society - From Rubbish to Riches, PSC

Saturday 28 February 2026 6a Mock Exams (am), Shirley Hall Imperial Schools Debating Competition Saturday lessons run 4-1 in the second half of term 09:00 Fencing Boys-U16A v Cadet (U17) BRC C Moulton, A 09:00 Fencing Girls-U16A v Cadet (U17) BRC C Moulton, A 09:00-16:00 13+/14+ KEE Assessment Day 11:30 Lacrosse Girls-U18A, Girls-U18B, Girls-U15A v Benenden, A 11:30 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII, Girls-3rd VII, Girls4th VII v Benenden, A 12:00-13:00 6a Parent Webinar: 'Next Steps Beyond King's' 13:00 Badminton Girls-U15A v Benenden, A 13:00 Netball Girls-U15A, Girls-U15B, Girls-U15C, Girls-

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 U14A, Girls-U14B, Girls-U14C v Benenden, H 14:00 Sailing Mixed-U18A v BBSC, A 14:00 Hockey Boys-U15A v Sevenoaks School, H 14:30 Football Boys-U15A, Boys-U15B, Boys-U15C, BoysU14A, Boys-U14B, Boys-U14C v Christ's Hospital, A 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI, Boys-3rd XI, Boys4th XI, Boys-U16A, Boys-U16B, Boys-U16C v Christ's Hospital, H 19:00-22:00 CCF Mess Dinner, Birley's 19:30 Shell Film night, Malthouse 19:30-21:30 House Social Rotation MARCH 2026 Week 8 Weekly Theme - Play fair, Spark Change Sunday 01 March 2026 10:00 Squash Boys-U18A v Jesters, H 11:00 Sailing Mixed-U18A v WFSA, H 14:00 Luxmoore charity afternoon tea/concert, PSC 18:45-19:30 Evensong Rehearsal, Quire 19:30 Evensong, Quire Monday 02 March 2026 6b History of Art study day Forum Week: School House HPV Vaccinations & MMR catch-ups, Schoolroom 08:35-08:55 Whole School Assembly, Shirley Hall 14:30 Badminton Girls-U15A v Interhouse Badminton, H 17:10-17:45 Monday's Experts: Hannah Warwicker presents: 'Roman gravestones and cultural identity', Science Auditorium 18:45-19:45 Blaxland Society Talk on Transport Infrastructure with Joe Ratcliffe and Paul Lulham, Science Auditorium 18:45-20:00 Head's House Visit, Harvey House Tuesday 03 March 2026 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Broughton, Library

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 09:00-17:00 Chinese Cultural Trip, London 12:30-15:00 Horse Riding Competition BFFE, BFFE Littlebourne 14:00 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII v Birley's Tournament, H 14:00 Netball Girls-1st VII v Reigate Grammar School, H 14:30 Football Boys-2nd XI, Boys-3rd XI v St Lawrence College, H 14:30 Football Boys-2nd XI, Boys-3rd XI v St Lawrence College, tbc 17:00-18:15 King's Council, Science Auditorium 18:45 Chamber Choir Lenten Meditation, Shirley Hall

Wednesday 04 March 2026 Rugby - U18 Kent Schools 7s, Gravesend RFC Shell & Fifths Progress Updates - Open to teachers 08:35-08:55 House Assemblies 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - Carlyon, Library 20:15-20:45 Compline, Upper Chapel 20:30-21:30 Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC Thursday 05 March 2026 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Meister Omers, Library 08:35-08:55 Whole School Assembly, Shirley Hall 14:00 Swimming Mixed-U18A v King's Rochester, H 14:45 Hockey Boys 1st XI v Kent College, A 19:00-21:00 Stonehenge in the Seventeenth Century: Landscape, Ancient Monuments and Memory, Science Auditorium 19:15-20:30 Interhouse General Knowledge Quiz Semi Final, Finals and Staff-Student, Schoolroom Friday 06 March 2026 6b Senior Physics Challenge Tonbridge Science Conference 08:00 Head's Shell Breakfast: Tradescant, Lattergate Boardroom 08:35-08:55 Congregational practice, Shirley Hall 11:45 Sailing Mixed-U18A v BSDRA, A 13:45-14:15 School Monitor's Meeting, Lattergate Reception

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 14:00 6a Mock marks to the Academic Office 17:00-18:00 The Girls' Sports Potential Project, Science Auditorium 17:15 Fridays@5:15 Informal Concert, Peter Stone Room 18:30-19:30 Confirmation Rehearsal, Quire 19:00 Cranmer Society - Press On, Science Auditorium 19:30-21:00 Marlowe House Concert, PSC 19:30-21:00 Confirmation Candidates Dinner, St. Augustine's Refectory

Saturday 07 March 2026 07:00 Sailing Mixed-U18A v BSDRA, A 10:00 Fencing Boys-U18A, Boys-U16A v British School Team Fencing Championships, A 10:00 Fencing Girls-U18A, Girls-U16A v British School Team Fencing Championships, A 10:00 Lacrosse Girls-U18A v Lacrosse National Schools, A 11:30-12:30 Parent Talk by Alanna Fraser, Science Auditorium 12:00-13:00 6b Parent Webinar: 'Preparing for Higher Education Applications' 12:30-15:00 Saturday Smarties, Science Labs 13:30 Hockey Boys-U15A v Ashford School, A 13:30 Hockey Boys 1st XI v Ashford School, H 14:00 Netball Girls-U15A, Girls-U15B, Girls-U15C, GirlsU14A, Girls-U14B, Girls-U14C v Sutton Valence School, A 14:00 Netball Girls-2nd VII, Girls-3rd VII v Sutton Valence School, H 14:00 Netball Girls-1st VII v Sutton Valence School, tbc 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI, Boys-3rd XI, BoysU16A, Boys-U16B v The Judd School, A 14:30 Football Boys-U15A, Boys-U15B, Boys-U14A, BoysU14B v The Judd School, H 18:00 MO Charity 24 hour cycle begins 19:00 Linacre Showcase, PSC

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Sunday 08 March 2026 International Women’s Day 07:00 Sailing Mixed-U18A v BSDRA, A 09:00 Squash Boys-U18A v Roehampton Independent Schools Tournament, A 10:00 Lacrosse Girls-U18A v Lacrosse National Schools, A 11:00-15:00 Tradescant and Broughton House 50th Anniversary Reunion, St. Augustines Undercroft 18:00 MO Charity 24 hour cycle ends 19:30 Confirmation Service, Cathedral Quire 19:30 OKS UniChats - The Southwest, Webinar

Monday 09 March 2026 Forum Week: Carlyon House Mentor meetings this week 08:35-08:55 Whole School Assembly, Shirley Hall 12:00 Michael Foale Scholarship application deadline 14:00 6a Exam Grades to Academic Office 14:00 6a Mock exam marks & comments due 17:00-18:00 HsM meeting 17:10-17:45 Monday's Experts: Anthony Lyons presents: 'Hot Air - how to be a writer', Science Auditorium 18:45 Recital Prize, Peter Stone Room

Tuesday 10 March 2026 ABRSM practical music exams Senior Stretch Philosophy Day 08:00-18:00 Sixth Form Senior Stretch Philosophy Day, London 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Mitchinson's, Library 13:30 Netball Girls-U15A v Duke of York's Royal Military

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 School, H 14:00 Netball Girls-U14A v Birley's Tournament, H 14:00 Netball Girls-U14A v Reigate Grammar School, H 14:30 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII v Gravesend Grammar School, H 14:30 Badminton Boys-1st VI v Interhouse Badminton, H 17:30-19:30 Shell Year Group Dinner, St A's Undercroft

Wednesday 11 March 2026 08:00-18:00 6a Parent-Teacher Meetings, Online 08:35-08:55 House Assemblies 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - Tradescant, Library 12:40 Head's Pupil Lunch: 6b, Lattergate Boardroom 16:00 Remove & 6b Full Reports - Closed to teachers, open to mentors 16:00-18:00 Jervis Charity Event, PSC 19:10-20:00 OKS King’s Talk: Rachel Felder (LX 83-85) presents: ‘Has Kent become the next Shoreditch’, Science Auditorium 20:15-20:45 Compline, Memorial Chapel 20:30-21:30 Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC

Thursday 12 March 2026 Rugby - U16 Kent Schools 7s, Sutton Valance School 08:00-18:00 6a Parent-Teacher Meetings, Online 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Kingsdown, Library 09:30 Hockey Boys-U15A v Peter Firminger Tournament, H 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI v Sutton Valence School, H 15:00 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII v Chatham &

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Clarendon Grammar School Federation, A 15:00-15:45 Matron and PCA Meeting, PSC 17:00-18:30 Calendar Committee Meeting, Lattergate Friday 13 March 2026 08:00 Head's Shell Breakfast: The Grange, Lattergate Boardroom 08:00-13:05 6a Parent-Teacher Meetings - Online 08:35-08:55 Congregational practice, Shirley Hall 13:05 Start of Fixed Exeat, Lessons end 14:00-16:00 6a Parent-Teacher Meetings, Shirley Hall & PSC 14:00 CCF - HQSE Regional Military Skills Competition, Pippingford Park

Saturday 14 March 2026 CCF - HQSE Regional Military Skills Competition, Pippingford Park Oxford Schools Debating Competition Finals Day 2026, Oxford 09:00 Fencing Boys-U18A v EU 23 Latvia, N 09:00 Fencing Girls-U18A v Invicta Open, A 13:30 Fencing Boys-U18A v Club Grand Prix 3 - Lent Term, H 13:30 Fencing Girls-U18A v Club Grand Prix 3 - Lent Term, H

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Monday 16 March 2026 Forum Week: Marlowe Neurodiversity celebration week begins 08:35-08:55 Whole School Assembly, Shirley Hall 13:00-14:00 International Universities Roadshow, Shirley Hall 16:00 Hockey Girls 1st XI v Little Flower Academy Canada, H 16:45 Hockey Boys-U15A v St Edmund's School, Canterbury, H 17:00-18:00 Academic Staff Meeting, Science Auditorium 18:45-19:45 Blaxland Society Talk on Hazard Risk Management

by Harrison Jolly from Ambipar Response, Science Auditorium 18:45-20:00 Head's House Visit, Bailey Tuesday 17 March 2026 6a A-level Drama Devised Exam Day, Malthouse Trinity practical music exams 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Luxmoore, Library 09:00 Fencing Boys-U16A, Boys-U14A v Public Schools Fencing Championships, A 14:00 Netball Girls-U15A v Eltham College, A 14:30 Badminton Girls-1st VI v Interhouse Badminton, H 17:10-18:00 HoD Cluster I Meeting 18:30 6a Scholars' Supper, St. Augustine's

Wednesday 18 March 2026 Home Clothes Day 08:35-08:55 House Assemblies 09:00 Fencing Boys-U18A v Public Schools Fencing Championships, A 09:00 Fencing Girls-U18A, Girls-U16A, Girls-U14A v Public Schools Fencing Championships, A 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - Marlowe, Library 16:00 Remove & 6b Full Reports - Closed to mentors, open to HsMs 16:00 Shell & Fifth Progress Updates - Closed to teachers, open to mentors

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 17:10-18:00 HoD Cluster II Meeting 19:00 Joint HoDs Dinner, JKS Dining Hall 20:15-20:45 Compline, Upper Chapel 20:30-21:30 Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC Thursday 19 March 2026 Cayley, Hamilton & Maclaurin Olympiads, Schoolroom Grey & Pink Kangaroo, Schoolroom 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - Walpole, Library 14:00-17:00 Music Composing coursework completion session, Music School 14:30 Badminton Boys-1st VI v Ashford School, A 14:30 Badminton Girls-1st VI v Ashford School, A 14:30 Football Boys-1st XI, Boys-2nd XI v Kent College, H 14:30 Badminton Boys-1st VI v Kent College, N 14:30 Badminton Girls-1st VI v Kent College, N 14:45 Hockey Boys 1st XI v St Edmund's School, Canterbury, A 15:00 Netball Girls-1st VII v Beech Grove School, A 16:00-19:00 ESU Mace Debating South East Regional Finals (in person) 17:10-18:00 HoD Cluster III Meeting 18:30-20:30 Choral Concert rehearsal, Shirley Hall Friday 20 March 2026 Admissions: Northbourne Park Taster Day 08:35-08:55 Congregational practice, Shirley Hall 13:30-16:30 Choral Concert rehearsals, Shirley Hall 13:45 CCF 6bs Ex ROYAL SABRE departs 14:00-17:00 Choral Concert rehearsal, Shirley Hall 17:00 CCF 6b exercise with The Royal School, Wolverhampton 17:00-18:00 The Girls' Sports Potential Project, Science Auditorium 19:00 Cranmer Society - The secret of being content 19:30-21:00 Choral Concert (Poulenc Gloria), Shirley Hall Saturday 21 March 2026 Cambridge Schools Debating Competition Finals

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Day 2026 OKS v School Football Match, Birleys 09:00-12:30 Film House Morning, Malthouse 12:00-13:00 Head's Parent Forum, Science Auditorium 13:30 Fencing Boys-U18A v Club Grand Prix 4 - Lent Term, H 13:30 Fencing Girls-U18A v Club Grand Prix 4 - Lent Term, H 13:30 Badminton Boys-1st VI v Epsom College, H 13:30 Badminton Girls-1st VI v Epsom College, H 14:00 Netball Girls-1st VII, Girls-2nd VII, Girls-2nd VII, Girls-3rd VII, Girls-4th VII v Sevenoaks School, A 14:00 Netball Girls-U15A, Girls-U15B, Girls-U15C, GirlsU14A, Girls-U14B, Girls-U14C v Sevenoaks School, H 14:00 Hockey Boys 1st XI, Boys-U14A v St Lawrence College, A 14:00 Hockey Boys-U15A v St Lawrence College, H 14:00 Lacrosse Girls-U18A v University of Kent, H 14:30 Football Boys INTERHOUSE, H 15:00 Lacrosse Girls-U18A v Canterbury Christ Church University, H 18:30-20:00 Mitchinson's House Concert, Malthouse 19:00-21:30 Linacre House Charity Dinner, Birley's Pavilion 19:30-21:00 The Grange & Walpole House Charity Evening, St Augustine's Refectory 19:30-21:30 Remove Social, PSC MARCH 2026 Week 11 Weekly Theme - Joy Rising, Hope Ahead Sunday 22 March 2026 Admissions: Sport at King's Taster Day 09:15 Matins (Crypt Choir), Nave 12:00-16:00 School House Charity Swim, Whitstable 13:00 Kingsdown Charity Lunch 13:00 Sailing Mixed-U18A v OKS - Team Racing, H 14:00-16:30 King's Association: Afternoon at the Movies, Malthouse 17:00 CCF 6bs Ex ROYAL SABRE returns 19:30 1st Team Sports Dinners

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 19:30

OKS UniChats - Arts & Drama, Webinar

Monday 23 March 2026 Rugby - U18 Rosslyn Park 7s, Rosslyn Park 18:45-20:00 Head's House Visit, Jervis Tuesday 24 March 2026 Rugby - U14 Rosslyn Park 7s, Rosslyn Park 08:35-08:55 Mentor Time 08:35-08:55 Shell Library Lesson - The Grange, Library 09:00 Tennis Boys-U18A v LTA Kent Schools Doubles Championships, A 09:00 Tennis Girls-U18A v LTA Kent Schools Doubles Championships, A 09:30-16:30 Oxbridge Day at Tonbridge, Tonbridge 14:00-17:00 Music Composing coursework completion session, Music School 14:30 Squash 1st v Sevenoaks School, A 16:00-19:00 ESU Churchill Public Speaking South-East Regional Finals (Debating), TBC 19:30 Legally Blonde Trip to the Marlowe Theatre, Marlowe Theatre

Wednesday 25 March 2026 Rugby - U16 Colts Rosslyn Park 7s, Rosslyn Park 08:35-08:55 House Assemblies 12:25-13:00 Shell Library Lesson - New House, Library 16:00 Remove & 6b Full Reports - Closed to HsMs 16:00 Shell & Fifths Progress Updates - Closed to mentors 20:15-20:45 Compline, Memorial Chapel 20:30-21:30 Sixth Form Social Evening, PSC

Thursday 26 March 2026 Remove & 6b Full Reports. Shell & Fifths Progress Updates - Published to parents 08:35-09:30 Congratulatory Assembly, Shirley Hall 09:35 Lessons as usual from period 2

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 20:00-22:15 Pupil & Teacher Pairs Darts Competition, PSC

Friday 27 March 2026 CCF Easter Adventure Camp departs, Lake District Tennis and Golf Trip to Cyprus departs 08:00 Sabaudia Rowing Training Camp trip departs 08:35-08:55 House Time 09:00-11:50 Saturday Periods 1-4 11:50-13:05 Friday periods 9 and 10 for Fifth, 6b, 6a 11:50-13:05 Life Matters for Shell and Remove 13:05 Lessons end 14:00 End of Term (pupils can stay until Saturday morning if required) Saturday 28 March 2026 09:00 DofE Bronze & Gold Spring Challenge Wales departs 10:00 Houses close SCHOOL RULES 2025-2026

These Rules are intended to impose only such restrictions as are necessary for the general wellbeing of the School. Good order is best when it results naturally from the good sense and good feeling of everybody concerned, and the idea of this School is that we all live together in respect for one another and behave accordingly. Rules and conditions remain binding on pupils throughout their time at school, or when travelling to or from school, regardless of age. Bringing the School’s reputation into disrepute (by defamatory or other words or deeds) constitutes a serious breach of discipline at any time and could lead to expulsion.

The Head is responsible for the care and the discipline of the pupils and for the management of the School. If a pupil fails to comply with the School Rules and any regulations made from time to time, the Head may require the pupil to be removed, without a refund of the current term’s fees. The Head also reserves the right to ask parents to withdraw any pupil who is, in the Head’s opinion, not making sufficient progress to warrant (in the pupil’s own interest) his or her retention in the School, or to withdraw a pupil from a particular examination subject if, in the Head’s opinion, that is also in the pupil’s own interest.

1

Bounds

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 The following are out of bounds without Housemaster’s or Housemistress’s leave: i) Any place beyond the limits shown on the city maps displayed in all Houses, including the Dane John Gardens, plus the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey. ii) The Kingsmead playing field, and the riverside path and underpass on that side beyond the Sainsbury’s bridge. Also, the rest of that riverside path during the hours of darkness. iii) The city (as per the notices in houses) iv) The South Side of the Cathedral, along with the Great Cloister and approaches thereto, (unless on the way to a Cathedral event). v) The Cathedral Herb Garden and the Campanile Garden. vi) School kitchens. vii) The roofs of all buildings (including the Cathedral). viii) All pubs, bars, betting shops and vape shops. ix) Private houses, including the houses of day pupils. x) Cinemas, theatres and other places of public entertainment. xi) The river and all boats on the river, sea or lakes.

2 School Order i) Paid private academic tuition requires the prior consent of parents, the Head and the pupil’s Housemaster or Housemistress. ii) No pupil may drive a motor car except with his or her parents or with a qualified driving instructor; nor may motorcycles or scooters or e-scooters be used.

Driving lessons require the written consent of parents and the permission of the Housemaster or Housemistress.

Exceptional permission (for day pupils only) to drive a car should be sought from Mr Stennett and will require written parental consent. In all cases Ms Holloway must approve parking arrangements. The vehicle may only be used for driving between home and School, and for no other purpose during the School day.

No pupil may be driven in a private car by any other pupil, nor by anybody who is not an employee of the School, unless the driver is the guardian or a member of the pupil’s own family, or the written consent of parents and the permission of Mr Stennett or the Housemaster or Housemistress has been obtained. iii) The following are forbidden: a) The possession or use of weapons, replica weapons, firearms or explosives of any kind (including BB guns, fireworks, all sharp knives and penknives). b) The unauthorised use or possession of any aerosol or solvent-based glue. c) The possession or use of laser pens. d) The possession or use of ‘Hoverboards’. e) Busking. f) Walking outdoors in bare feet. g) Hitch-hiking. h) The accessing of online media that is not age appropriate.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 iv) Pupils should not bring back to School items of significant monetary or emotional value, nor any item that (by its ostentatious nature or worth) might cause division or jealousy amongst peers. Any cash or item of significant value must be handed in for safe keeping or secured in the safe or the lockable space provided. v) Buying and selling among pupils, and the lending of money, must have Housemaster’s or Housemistress’s permission. Betting among pupils is forbidden. vi) Paid employment is forbidden during term time. vii)No one may miss a school meal without the Housemaster’s, Housemistress’s or Matron/PCA’s permission. viii) It is forbidden to remove food, drink, cutlery or crockery from any School dining hall. ix) No food or drink may be consumed outdoors in the Precincts or in the streets. x) The chewing of gum is forbidden. xi) Pupils may not gather in large groups on roads or pathways where they may inconvenience residents and visitors. xii) Personal possessions (books, files, clothing etc.) may not be left outside rooms and buildings except in the racks or lockers provided, and they should be in a suitable bag. They should not be left after 18:55.

3 Mobile Phones and Devices For Sixth Form, Smartphones can be brought into school, but must not be seen or used around the school site. Devices can be used in House according to the individual House rules. Pupils should expect to have their phone confiscated if they are using it around the site, in communal spaces where they are not allowed (e.g. the dining hall) and/or inappropriately.

Different rules apply for Shell, Remove and Fifth, as detailed in the table.

Monday – Friday Pupils can have their smartphones between 7:30am – Boarders may retrieve their smart phone following 8:15am breakfast and completion of any House duties All pupils hand their smartphone in at morning registration & notices 4:50pm – 7:00pm

All pupils may retrieve their smart phone Boarders hand in their smartphone for House or Supervised Prep at 7:00pm

8:30pm – Bed time

Boarders hand their smartphone in at the following times 9:30pm – Shell / 9:45pm – Remove / 10:00pm – Fifth

Saturday & Sunday

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 Phones may be retrieved following breakfast (Saturday) or morning roll call (Sunday) and after the completion of House duties. As with Monday – Friday routine, phones must be handed in 15 minutes before bedtime.

During the times above, pupils can use their smartphones in House according to the individual House rules and when outside of House, smartphones can be kept on their person but must not be seen.

A more detailed version of this policy, along with a phone FAQ, is displayed on house noticeboards.

Pupils should also be aware that;  Headphones, earphones or airpods should not be worn when moving around the School or the City.  Offensive messages sent to others will be regarded as a serious breach of School discipline.  The photographing, filming or recording of others (pupil or adult) without their permission is not permitted at any time.

4 Weekend Leave, Fixed Exeats & Absence from School. i) Weekend Leave is intended to allow pupils to spend time at home with their parents or guardians, who take full responsibility for them while they are away from School. Weekend Leave is understood not to involve parties or infringement of School rules. ii) Weekend Leave is subject to pupils’ fulfilling all their School commitments (including any matches, home or away, and any Sunday commitments). It is granted at the discretion of Housemasters and Housemistresses, from whom permission must always be obtained in advance. Pupils may leave after their games commitment on the Saturday and must return by 9.30 pm on the Sunday.

Requests for weekend leave must always be made to the pupil’s Housemaster or Housemistress by 12 noon on the Thursday preceding the intended leave weekend, and earlier whenever possible. iii) Weekend Leave should not normally be taken on the first or last weekend of a term. iv) Sunday Leave may be taken any week, provided the pupil attends the School Service and fulfils all other existing commitments. Pupils may miss Call-over on Sundays only if the Housemaster or Housemistress has given permission. v) Boarders are expected to remain in school for the first two weekends of their first term vi) Three times a year there is a whole-school ‘fixed’ exeat, when all pupils are expected to leave the School on the Friday afternoon and not to return before 5 p.m. on the Sunday. vii) Members of the choir for the Sunday service on any given weekend must have the express permission of the Director of Music to be away. viii) Where a pupil in exceptional circumstances wishes to go on weekend leave with family friends or the parents or guardian of another pupil, the

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 pupil must ensure that the written permission of their own parents or guardian and also of the people they are to stay with is communicated directly to the respective Housemasters and/or Housemistresses. No pupil should go on weekend leave in the care of a person under the age of 25 unless a family member. ix) No pupil is allowed weekend leave solely in the charge of, nor is allowed to travel in a car driven by, a present pupil, or an OKS of less than three years’ standing; an exception in the case of a sibling may be permitted with the Housemaster’s or Housemistress’s consent. x) If absence from School involves missing lessons or other School commitments, permission must (under normal circumstances) be sought at least two weeks in advance from the Housemaster or Housemistress, who will, if necessary, consult with the Senior Deputy Head or Head. Flights should be booked so as to avoid missing term time; exceptions to this should be discussed with the School prior to a final booking being made.

5 Meals Out & Saturday Leaves i) Supper leaves on a Saturday evening for sixth form will be at the discretion of the Housemaster or Housemistress. Further information will be posted in houses. ii) On a weekday evening, Boarders may be allowed to go out for a meal with their own parents with the prior approval of the Housemaster or Housemistress, at whose discretion two or three other pupils from that House (only) may attend, if so wished. iii) Takeaway food and food deliveries are not allowed during the school week, nor at normal meal times, except with specific permission from the Housemaster or Housemistress, from who a ‘fast food slip’ can be obtained.

Takeaway food may be ordered from 4.30pm on Saturday and before 7.0pm on Sunday.

6 Dress and Appearance The purpose of these rules is to maintain the good reputation and high standard of the School. At all times clothes must be clean, neat, tidy and in good repair. More detailed guidelines will be issued from time to time.

Regard for the spirit of these regulations is as important as regard for their letter. i) ‘Canterbury Dress’ is worn for all Cathedral services and other named school occasions, and means a school issue black blazer with school pinstriped trousers or skirt, together with a white shirt with wing collar and black tie or House tie or a school brooch, an optional black v-neck pullover or waistcoat, and black tights are to be worn with skirts, black or grey socks with trousers together with plain black polished leather shoes. Pupils should note that when Canterbury Dress is worn blazers must not be taken off at concerts, lectures or similar occasions unless permission is specifically given. ii) ‘School uniform’ is worn daily and means a school issue black blazer worn with either school pinstriped trousers or skirt, together with school shirts, ties and/or brooches. Black tights are to be worn with skirts or plain black or grey socks with trousers. Shoes should be plain black polished leather and low-heeled.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 iii) Make-up if worn, must be discreet. Jewellery and nail varnish must conform to school standards as shown in house. Tattoos are not permitted.

Non-School lapel badges and other unsuitable ornaments are not allowed.

Individual pupils may be privileged to wear other specified ties, lapel badges and jumpers. iv) With uniform a school issue coat or plain black or navy-blue overcoat or rain-coat of suitable length may be worn, and only a House, School, Boat Club or plain black scarf. v) ‘Formal Clothing’: every pupil should always have available at least one set of smart clothes for formal occasions. Such dress might be required for some trips, dinners or other special occasions. vi) ‘Casual Clothing’ (‘home clothes’) must be clean and in a good state of repair. vii) Hair styles must be consistent with the wearing of School uniform.

Bizarre or extravagant styles are forbidden; any dyed hair should be discreet. Pupils must be clean shaven, with hair that is no shorter than ‘Grade 3’, and with the means to tie their hair back if so required. viii) Hats should not be worn indoors. ix) Only official School games clothes and/or track suits may be worn for School sports.

7 Bicycles The School is not responsible for the safety of bicycles, either on or off School property. They may be kept at School only subject to the conditions stated below, with the prior permission of the Housemaster or Housemistress, and at the owner’s risk. Nor is the School responsible for any accidents which may happen to cyclists, whether owners or borrowers, or to third parties. Parents are advised to insure bicycles. i) The bicycle must be in good condition, properly equipped with lights and clearly identified in whatever manner is decided upon by the School or House. ii) The bicycle must at all times be locked when not in use and a spare key (if relevant) lodged with the Housemaster or Housemistress. iii) The owner must possess and use a safety helmet which should be named. iv) Pupils cycling at or after dusk must wear fluorescent safety clothing and use fully-working front and rear lights. v) No one may borrow a bicycle without leave from the owner. vi) Bicycles are to be wheeled through the Mint Yard Gate, the Christ Church Gate and other Precincts gates, St. Augustine’s Gate, the Dining Hall Undercroft, the Grange Passageway, the Memorial Court surrounds, the Dark Entry and the Brick Walk. vii) Pupils are expected to comply fully with the Highway Code. viii)No pupil should go on a cycle ride without permission, and only after submitting a clear planned route.

8 Visiting Rules The visiting rules are displayed in each house and careful note should be made of the times allowed for visiting houses. Visitors should remain in the communal areas of the House.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 i) Pupils must, wherever possible, obtain the permission of the Housemaster or Housemistress or the member of staff on duty when visiting a House. All visitors to a House at any time must sign in and out and must respect the staff and pupils of that House and their sensibilities. ii) Special arrangements may be made for visiting on Saturday evenings by those on duty in the relevant Houses. iii) Day Houses may not be visited on Sundays. iv) Outsiders may not visit a House without the permission of the Housemaster or Housemistress. If they or a member of staff acting in their stead are not available, no visit may take place. It is the duty of the pupil being visited to ensure that permission has been obtained.

9 House Rules i) Electrical appliances may be used in studies only with the Housemaster’s or Housemistress’s consent and in accordance with the regulations on this matter. ii) Music, radios, computers, &c. must not be played during lesson or prep time, nor after 10.15 p.m., unless earphones are used; nor at any time so as to cause a nuisance to others. iii) Online games, films and the like may not be used during lesson or prep time, nor after lights out, nor at other times as determined by the Housemaster or Housemistress. iv) No one may be absent from prep without the Housemaster’s or Housemistress’s leave. v) All pupils must be in their Houses by 6:55 p.m., and, if given permission to go out, return by the time stated or by 10.00 p.m, whichever is earlier. vi) Pupils should never put themselves to bed in the course of the day without first seeing a Matron/Pastoral Care Assistant.

10 Library Rules The Library is an important Listed Building and should be treated with care and respect. i) A quiet working environment is expected at all times. Mobile phones must be kept on silent: no calls should be taken within the Library building. ii) No food may be brought into the Library. Water bottles are allowed; any other drink must be in a sealed flask or bottle. iii) Sixth Formers may borrow up to ten items at any one time; Middle & Lower School pupils six. iv) Each individual is responsible for any item borrowed. If a pupil fails to return an item to the Library by the required time, parents will be informed and the pupil charged for a replacement. v) Use of the Library during Preparation time: a) Pupils may use the Library for prep but must stay there for the whole time (7.40–9 p.m.). There can be no casual or part-time visiting. b) Pupils wishing to use the Library in prep must ask the Housemaster or Housemistress, or tutor on duty, to book a library place for them before they leave their Houses. c) Pupils should arrive at the Library by 7.00 p.m. d) Sixth Formers who wish to continue using the Library after 9.0pm will need to obtain Gate Passes from their Houses.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 11 Day Pupils i) Day pupils are required to observe all rules which by their nature apply. ii) All day pupils are to be off School premises by 7.00 p.m. unless they have the permission of the relevant Housemaster or Housemistress and are staying for a specific purpose. iii) All day pupils are required to attend registration in their houses at 08:20am prior to the start of the school day.

Policy and Sanctions

Drugs The School considers that the use of illegal drugs and so-called ‘legal highs’ (or the misuse of prescribed medication or controlled drugs) is likely to be damaging to a young person’s health, safety, independence and respect of the law; and will also damage the integrity of the School community by possibly exposing others to temptation and to the risk of criminal proceedings.

The School’s definition of drugs includes illegal drugs (those categorised as Class A, B or C, including Nitrous Oxide which from November 2023 is a Class C Drug, making it a criminal offence to be found in possession of the drug where its intended use is to be wrongfully inhaled ‘to get high’). It also encompasses those substances that are misused to create a so-called ‘legal high’, including amongst others: alkyl nitrites (‘poppers’), ketamine, khat, synthetic cannabis (or spice), volatile substances (giving off a gas or vapour that can be inhaled), performance-enhancing drugs, as well as prescribed medication or controlled drugs (unless authorised by a doctor).

Pupils will be involved in a programme of drugs education throughout the School. This will be delivered through the curriculum, including the Life Matters syllabus, and through specially invited external speakers.

It is School policy to discourage the use of illegal drugs and ‘legal highs’.

The School does not permit the misuse of drugs, nor the use or presence of unauthorised drugs on site, or associated with any activity, anywhere, for which the School is responsible. Drug incidents will be dealt with fairly, with the well-being and health and safety of the whole school community being paramount as well as acknowledging the pastoral needs of individual students. Any cases discovered of the use or possession by pupils of such substances (or of drugs paraphernalia) will be treated as a very serious breach of discipline and those involved should expect to be expelled, in particular where they have acted as a source of supply.

Where there is reasonable cause for suspicion that a pupil may be involved with drugs, a pupil may be questioned and rooms and personal possessions searched. A saliva or urine home test may be taken. If necessary, a urine test can be sent for analysis by an independent and approved agent. The procedures are available to parents on request. Testing is the best possible protection for the innocent as well as compelling evidence against those who would put others at risk. Refusal to take a test will be regarded as a

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 disciplinary offence and the School may proceed as if there had been a positive result. The School has the right to inform the police of the possession, consumption or supplying of an illegal drug, as it constitutes a criminal offence. Should the need arise, the School reserves the right to use sniffer dogs.

This policy is seen as being in the best interests of all pupils.

Smoking and Vaping Pupils are forbidden to smoke or vape. The effects on health of smoking and vaping will be taught and discussed as part of the curriculum, in the Life Matters course, and in tutorials. Help and advice is also available through the School’s medical practice and counselling service. The use of snus, nicotine pouches or any other product containing nicotine is also forbidden and will be dealt with in the same manner as smoking and vaping.

If a pupil is caught smoking or vaping, in the company of pupils smoking or vaping, or in possession of smoking or vaping materials, the following will normally apply: (i) A first offence will usually result in a Saturday detention, together with a letter home to parents. (ii) Further offences are likely to result in an internal suspension as well as support to give up nicotine. (iii) A pupil who continues to be caught smoking and/or vaping will be dealt with escalating sanctions, potentially up to and include permanent exclusion.

Alcohol Pupils are encouraged to adopt a sensible attitude towards alcohol. The effects on health of alcohol and its social implications will be taught and discussed as part of the curriculum, in the Life Matters course. Help and advice is also available via the School’s medical practice and counselling services.

There are breathalysers available in all Houses.

Below the Sixth Form consumption of alcohol at any time and in any circumstances is forbidden. In certain circumstances (such as special school suppers and socials with members of staff present), and in accordance with the Alcohol Policy, Sixth Formers may be allowed to drink beer or wine in moderation; a non-alcoholic drink must always be offered as an alternative and food will always be offered on such occasions. No pupil is allowed to serve alcohol at any event, nor is alcohol to be freely available on tables.

Sixth Formers are also allowed to drink beer or wine in moderation when on supper leave in the city at weekends. The rules on supper leaves are published in Houses.

The consumption of spirits at any time and in any circumstances is forbidden. The unauthorised possession of any alcoholic drink in school is also forbidden.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 If a pupil breaks the code outlined above, or is in the company of pupils who do so, the following will normally apply: (i) A first offence involving beer, wine or similar will be dealt with by a detention. Where such an offence leads to the need for medical attention, or seriously disrupts other pupils or staff, a pupil can expect to receive a Saturday detention, internal or external exclusion, depending on the severity of the issue. (ii) For a second offence involving beer, wine etc. or a first offence involving spirits the pupils will typically result in at least a Saturday detention, and a letter will be sent to parents; alternatively it may be decided to impose a period of internal or external suspension. Aggravating factors may include the volume of alcohol, age of the participants, supplying alcohol to other pupils, and the severity of the health and behaviour impacts. (iii) For further offences involving alcohol, pupils will be dealt with escalating sanctions, potentially up to and include permanent exclusion.

It is hoped that the School’s policy on alcohol at school will be helpful to parents organising private functions for teenagers in the holidays.

Theft Pupils should not bring back to the School items of significant monetary or emotional value, nor any item that (by its ostentatious nature or worth) might cause division or jealousy amongst peers. Any cash or item of significant value must be handed in for safe keeping or secured in the safe or the lockable space provided. The School cannot take responsibility for items that go missing if they have not been properly secured.

Pupils should report an alleged theft as soon as they can to a member of staff, although there are times when in fact an item has been mislaid or borrowed rather than stolen. Staff will attempt to identify a time frame in which an item could have gone missing and investigate any obvious leads.

Depending on circumstances, a search of some areas might be instigated, following the school policy on conducting searches, and the police might be informed. The Head of Security and the Senior Deputy Head will be informed and will log the theft, so any patterns that emerge can be studied, as well as help in any investigation.

Should theft be proved, appropriate sanctions, determined by the Head (or in their absence the Senior Deputy Head) in consultation with the relevant Housemaster or Housemistress, will follow; in serious cases, suspension or expulsion will be considered.

Personal Relationships Positive relationships are essential for the well-being of the community and for individuals. At all times the guiding principle must be respect for others.

This includes respecting those who have different cultures, values and opinions.

It also includes behaving in a considerate way which includes the feelings of

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 all: for this reason excessive displays of affection in public, going beyond normal greetings, are not allowed. Sexual relationships are forbidden in any circumstances. Pupils who are found to be in breach of this rule, or who are judged to be so, should expect to be required to leave the School.

Bullying The School is committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of its pupils so that they can learn and develop in the House, in the classroom and in all extra-curricular areas in a relaxed and secure environment. Any attempt to interfere with this safe environment will be treated most seriously. An atmosphere is encouraged in which all pupils should be able to tell a member of staff or a senior pupil if they feel bullied, knowing that the incident will be investigated promptly and effectively. Reporting of any incidents can be made in person or using the QR code found at the back of the calendar. The School recognises that bullying can occur between pupils, between members of staff, and between staff and pupils.

Bullying is an intentional abuse of power by an individual or group, usually repeated over time. In bullying there is a conscious desire to hurt, to threaten or to frighten.

Bullying takes many forms: (i) Physical: pushing, kicking, hitting, pinching or any other use of violence. (ii) Verbal: name-calling, sarcasm, comments on disability, teasing, insulting or spreading rumours. (iii) Emotional: exclusion, tormenting (for example, hiding books or belongings), threatening gestures, racial taunts, unfriendliness, cultural insensitivity, graffiti or gestures. (iv) Sexual: unwanted physical contact or abusive comments about gender or sexuality. (v) Cyber: defined as the ‘sending or posting of harmful or cruel text or images using the internet or other digital communication devices’. Types of cyberbullying range from abusive text messages, emails and phone calls, to bullying in Internet chatrooms, on social networking sites and via instant messaging.

It is not bullying when, for example, two people have the odd dispute or when senior pupils are given responsibility to supervise others in order to ensure the smooth running of the House and the School.

The School aims to provide: (i) An open, positive, friendly and caring atmosphere which helps to build positive self-images among pupils and fosters appropriate behaviour in all areas. (ii) The encouragement of positive role-models across the school community.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 (iii) A structured Life Matters programme within the curriculum which aims at developing personal and inter-personal skills as well as dealing specifically with the issue of bullying. (iv) Regular times for contact with personal Mentors and House meetings where issues including bullying can be addressed. (v) Pupil guidelines, including a complaints procedure. (vi) A peer wellbeing ambassadors group (vii) Reassurance that all senior pupils with some responsibility for younger pupils receive regular support from Housemasters and Housemistresses.

Incidents that could appear to involve bullying should be reported to the relevant tutor and Housemaster or Housemistress or to the Head of Safeguarding at the earliest opportunity. The appropriate member of staff will interview the relevant people in a sensitive and appropriate manner; following this investigation, incidents that are found to have involved bullying will be recorded in writing and details passed to the Deputy Head (Pastoral).

Any pupil who is being bullied will be given support and protection as well as assistance to develop positive coping strategies and self-assertion.

Pupils who are bullying will also be given support and assistance to change their pattern of behaviour. It will be emphasised that any bullying behaviour must cease immediately. In serious cases of bullying, the parents of both parties will be informed of what has happened and how it has been dealt with. Where appropriate, colleagues will be informed and urged to be vigilant. If the bullying behaviour continues and counselling of all involved has not worked, then appropriate sanctions will follow, determined by the Head (or in their absence the Senior Deputy Head) in consultation with the relevant Housemaster or Housemistress and Deputy Head (Pastoral). In persistent and/or serious cases, suspension or expulsion will be considered.

Dietary Supplements & Alternative Medications The School provides a healthy, balanced diet to all pupils and there should be no need for pupils to take any form of dietary supplement, including vitamins, herbal remedies and legal cannabinoids. There are risks with certain unregulated supplements (often Internet bought) and even regulated supplements can be harmful if overused.

The School prides itself on its sporting ethos and commitment to fair play and honesty. Medical and sports coaching advice is that a balanced diet, good hydration, well-organised training and a healthy lifestyle should be all any sports player needs to develop and grow in a healthy way. The School therefore discourages the use of dietary supplements (such as protein or whey powders) to enhance levels of physical or sporting achievement, in the belief that they are of no benefit to the physical or sporting performance of the vast majority of pupils and can, at worst, create an unhealthy attitude towards body image.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 The following advice is given for pupils who wish to maintain a healthy lifestyle: (i) You should always have a water bottle with you during the day, and especially at training - hydration is crucially important. (ii) You should aim to get at least 8 hours sleep or more. (iii) You should stretch at least 2 to 3 times a week. (iv) You should always eat 3 main meals per day (breakfast is crucial) with 2 snack-meals in between if required. (v) You should try to eat plenty of fish and white meat such as chicken (provided these form part of your normal and existing diet), plenty of fresh vegetables and salad and plenty of pasta, potatoes and rice. Such a diet is quite possible if you attend meals as provided by the School each day.

If a pupil perceives a need to take any form of dietary supplement, this must be discussed with the Health Centre nurses prior to any consent being given. Any pupil using alternative medications can only do so if a full English transcript of usage is provided to the Health Centre and the usage approved. A pupil in the Sixth Form may be permitted to take whey protein only. Before such permission is given, there must be discussion between the Housemaster or Housemistress and both the pupil and the parents, and the Director of Sport must be informed. No pupil below the Sixth Form should take any form of protein supplement. If such supplements are found

by House staff, they will be confiscated and returned to the parents.

The School strongly discourages the use of caffeine-based ‘energy drinks’ (such as Red Bull). Pupils should respect the guidance followed by most shops to ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16. Energy drinks found in the possession of those in the Fifth Form and below will be confiscated.

Rewards and Sanctions Rewards: Interim Grades and Interim Reports provide a means for giving positive affirmation through comments and grades. Additionally, significant achievements are commended as follows: (i) Bene fecits are given to pupils (on-line) for anything (academic or cocurricular) that warrants immediate positive recognition. A central record is kept electronically. (ii) Subject Commendations are given to pupils (on-line) for sustained exceptional effort or outstanding achievement in an academic subject. A central record is kept electronically. (iii) Co-Curricular Commendations are awarded as in (ii), but for sustained excellence of effort or achievement in co-curricular participation. (iv) Tutor/Housemaster/Housemistress Commendations are awarded as in (ii), but for a significant contribution to House or School life, or for an Interim Report (or set of Interim Grades) that is outstanding either by virtue of excellent grades and comments, or in terms of very significant improvement.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 (v) Head’s Commendations occur when a teacher, supported by the Head of Department, recommends an outstanding piece of work (or other contribution) by sending a short note to the Head, normally with a copy of the work. The Head writes to the pupil, where relevant signing the piece of work and adding a comment.

Achievement, effort and good behaviour in all areas of School life are also recognised and celebrated via notices, in House, School and Congratulatory Assemblies, through the awarding of Co-Curricular and Sports Colours, with prizes on Speech Day and through regular communication with parents.

Academic Concerns: Procedures to help pupils struggling to hand in adequate work owing to a lack of motivation or self-organisation may include: (i) Misdemeanours: a sanction recorded electronically where a teacher can alert a tutor to a pupil failing to hand in prep, attending lessons without the correct materials or generally working poorly. Information from misdemeanours can be used in house to put in place support where needed, sometimes in conjunction with the Learning Enhancement Department. (ii) Prep Reporting: organised in-House, whereby the pupil shows evidence of the completion of preps set to the member of staff on duty that evening (or the next morning in Day Houses). (iii) Tutor Satis: a sanction recorded electronically, but where the pupil presents a Satis Card at the start of each lesson so that the teacher can give effort and attainment grades. The Card is shown daily to the Duty Mentor, who signs and returns it, notifying the Housemaster/ Housemistress and the pupil’s Mentor if any grade be unsatisfactory. The pupil gives it to his/her Tutor at the end of the period of Satis. (iv) Housemaster / Housemistress Satis: as in (ii) but issued personally by the Housemaster / Housemistress who checks the Card daily. Where there is persistent underachievement, lack of effort or a record of very poor behaviour, the pupil may be referred to the Head of Year or a member of the Senior Management Team (as appropriate), who may, in turn, issue a Satis. (v) Head’s Satis: may be invoked where there is very serious concern, and the Housemaster, Housemistress or Head of Year will arrange for the pupil to see the Head in person.

Sanctions: A summary of the hierarchy of sanctions used is shown in the table below.

Lev Detail, Rationale and Sanction Cause el Personnel 1 Verbal Minor This should be the first Admonishment indiscretions (e.g. recourse of any member of a lowstaff. Constructive consequence discussions that actively failure to follow a engage all pupils with their teacher teachers build goodwill and

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Departmental Detention or House Sanction (community duties, withdrawal of privileges, breakfast reporting, confiscation of mobile telephone or other electronic devices)

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More significant house or school sanctions including; formal gating, house detention, Satis Card (for unacceptable academic performance); Mid-week School Detention

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Saturday Detention

Exclusion (internal, temporary or

Relatively minor and/or repetitive classroom, house or school misbehaviour. e.g. significant lateness to lessons; repeatedly inadequate uniform.

More serious offences or for persistent bad work or behaviour e.g. missing cocurricular commitments without good reason, unkind or disrespectful behaviour towards other pupils or staff Serious offences, typically relating to serious academic issues, smoking or vaping, drinking alcohol, being out of bounds, inappropriate relationships, persistent and/or significant unkind behaviour, and damage to property Very serious behavioural problems,

encourage reflection. This is more likely to resolve issues early, giving pupils ownership of the solution.

Typically given by classroom teachers (in consultation with their HoD to ensure consistency) and House Staff (in consultation with their HsM).

Further information given in ‘Detention Guidelines’ (Appendix 1). All sanctions given at Level 2 should be recoded in CPOMS.

Typically given by HsMs, Head of Year, Heads of Department or members of SMT. These should always be recorded in CPOMS. This level of sanction typically overrides a pupil’s attendance at school commitments. All Midweek Detention records are also kept centrally on iSAMS.

Recommendations for a Saturday Detention should be passed to the pupil’s HsM, who will consult with the Senior Deputy Head. A record of this detention will be kept on CPOMS, iSAMS and on the central serious sanctions log. .

Details are found in the separate whole-school exclusion policy.

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typically relating to theft, bullying, substances and/or sexual activity

In all cases, the Head and Senior Management team reserve the right to use discretion when deciding on the most appropriate sanction. The trust and confidence of the relationship between the School, parents and pupils is a key component of the ongoing educational relationship.

September 2025

PUPIL GUIDELINES—WHO CAN HELP YOU?

Here at King’s many different people are available and willing to help with any worries and difficulties that you might experience during your time here. There could be problems and situations that may upset you, and whilst no list can ever be appropriate for all individuals at all times, there will be someone who can support you. Eg. you may not be able to manage alone in the following situations: —You feel you are unable to cope owing to problems with work or for social reasons, e.g. pressure or difficulties with friendships.

—You feel you are being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, gender or for any other reason.

—Someone has hurt, abused or harassed you or has made suggestions— sexual or otherwise—that you feel are inappropriate.

—You feel you have been treated unreasonably by a member of staff.

—You are being bullied or treated unkindly or unfairly by another pupil.

Your Housemaster or Housemistress (HSM), your Matron/Pastoral Care Assistant (PCA), or your Mentor might be the first people you turn to.

Beyond the house the Pastoral Team includes Miss Lee, the Deputy Head (Pastoral), Mr Thornby, the Assistant Head (Boarding), Mr Illsley, the Head of Safeguarding (DSL), Ms Warwicker, the Director of Pupil Futures, and Mx Mearhart the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator. The staff FREDIE facilitators will be able to help on matters specific to their roles; Mrs Young; Race and Ethnicities, Mr Brown; LGBTQ+, Mrs Rothwell; Neurodiversity, and Mr Skillern; Gender Equality and Boys Wellbeing and Major Vintner; FREDIE ambassador.

You could see any member of the Chaplaincy Team, who may be found at the top of Old Grange and contacted via chaplaincy@kings-school.co.uk You could self-refer to the Counselling and Psychotherapy Team via counselling@kings-school.co.uk and can find them in the Wellbeing Hub in the Choir House.

You may of course speak to any member of staff whom you feel you can trust.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 A sister (nurse) is on duty at the Health Centre 24 hours a day (Telephone: 01227 595574). A doctor can also be seen at the Health Centre through an arranged appointment.

School monitors have regular meetings with the Head, the Senior Deputy Head and the Deputy Head (Pastoral) and are there to represent your views. School Monitors, Chapel Wardens and other pupil leaders are pupils who are trained to listen, look out for the posters to find out who they are.

Your friends or senior pupils in your House may be able to help, too.

Advocacy: we encourage pupils to choose an advocate if they feel that someone else will be able to give them support to better express their views, to help them to understand their rights and to enable them to make informed decisions. Any of the people named above could advocate for you, as could any other member of staff that you choose.

An advocate will: - Listen to your views and concerns - Help you to explore your options and rights - Provide information to help you make informed decisions - Help you to contact relevant people, or contact them on your behalf - Accompany you and support you in any meetings and appointments you ask them to attend with you You can make a report about any issue eg. bullying, harassment, racism via the QR code found at the back of this calendar and as directed on the posters displayed around school.

You can also contact other people who are not involved in the day-to-day running of the school: Independent Listeners: Mary Kells and David Hamilton – see posters in house for contact details ChildLine: call on 0800 1111 or www.childline.org Text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 support in a crisis Canterbury Samaritans: text on 116 123 or call on 0330 094 5717 Canterbury Education Safeguarding Service: call on 03000 418503 The Children’s Commissioner Help at Hand service: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/help-at-hand/ Under some circumstances you may wish to make a formal complaint in writing, especially if an informal complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved. In this case: (i) You should write to your Housemaster or Housemistress, who will record it and pass it on to a Deputy Head; or you may prefer to write directly to any of the Deputy Heads or to the Head. In practice you may already have spoken with that person.

The King’s School Canterbury Lent Term 2026 (ii) Your complaint will be registered, and you will be contacted within two days to confirm that the complaint is being attended to. (iii) You will then be asked to talk the matter through with either the Head or Miss Lee. You may invite a pupil or member of staff of your choice to come to this meeting with you. (iv) If at any stage you are dissatisfied with this procedure, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Social Services Department on social.services@kent.gov.uk or 03000 41 11 11. They will respond and will advise you what course of action seems sensible. It will then be up to you to make your decision in the light of that advice.

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DATES Staff Inset: Mon 20 April Start of Term: Mon 20th April – Boarders due back by 6pm Lessons begin: Tue 21st April Soft Exeat: Sat 2nd May (5pm) - Mon 4th May (Houses open, no lessons) Half Term: Sat 23rd May – Sun 31st May (9:30pm) King’s Week: Thurs 26th June – Wed 2nd July End of term: Thurs 2nd July - Commemoration Day New Staff: Thurs 27th & Fri 28th August Staff Inset: Tues 1st Sep Start of Term: Weds 2nd Sep – (all new pupils, all 6b) Lessons Begin: Thu 3rd Sep Fixed Exeat: Fri 25th Sep (Houses close at 6pm) – Sun 27th Sep Half Term: Fri 16th Oct – Mon 2nd Nov (Staff Inset, Houses 5pm) Fixed Exeat: Fri 20th Nov (Houses close at 6pm) – Sun 22nd Nov End of term: Fri 11th Dec (Carol Service on Thu 10th Dec) th

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You can make a report about any issue eg. bullying, harassment, racism