KING’S BRUTON

I was so fortunate to receive a sports scholarship to King’s School Bruton, and grateful to be part of this great school which has been around for over 500 years. Before I joined King’s School Bruton, I was in a catholic school in Fiji called Marist Brothers High School.

My previous school was also a boarding school, like King’s Bruton, so boarding was something that was not new to me when I first got here. I was the captain of my under 16 rugby team back in Fiji and aspire to be the captain for King’s 1st XV team. Playing rugby in England was challenging at first as the weather was a lot different from the beautiful weather in Fiji. At one point it started to snow, but that didn’t stop me from playing the sport that I love, as I acclimatised to the weather here and played to the best of my ability.

Since I have been here in England, I have learnt a lot of new things academically and in sport, but also a new way of life. Coming straight from the village of Saunaka in Fiji to King’s was a dream come true for my family and I. King’s as a whole has been accepting and inclusive in the activities that I take part in such as rugby, house activities, lessons and the EDI committee.

I have found everyone at King’s to be friendly and kind - from my teachers, to fellow pupils, and at this juncture I would like to thank the Headmaster, Mr Wilmshurst for enabling me to have the opportunity to attend this amazing and inclusive school and for giving me the opportunity to come and be part of the King’s Bruton community.

Niko, from Fiji