KING’S BRUTON

Julia, Beni & Emma from Germany

What is King’s to us – 3 students from Germany? Julia from Berlin and Beni and Emma from Munich; all of us passionate hockey players and for whom King’s became so much more than just a school.

Our first highlight was the hockey season in the Christmas Term. Of course, being new and making friends is always hard, but hockey helped us massively to find our way into the school community. Right from the start, all the players welcomed us and gave us a feeling of being part of the team. The team had huge success - both indoor and outdoor. One of the many highlights was the 1st Team Sports Dinner - a perfect ending for the season where we were able to reflect on our sporting careers at King’s.

But King’s has more to offer than just hockey. The warm caring spirit in house made us feel so welcome, the many trips on the weekends where we had a chance to see more, visiting places like Bath and Bristol where we gained cultural experiences, as well as having time to go shopping and to spend time with our friends, and, of course, the studies. Despite the completely different school system, thanks to the relaxed atmosphere in class and the intensive help from the teachers, we quickly found our way around. We were also very impressed by how the needs and interests of each student were considered and any necessary support was always on hand. We especially liked how many subjects were offered, ensuring that we were able to pursue our interests in subjects such as Business, Psychology and History of Art. With all the help available, we quickly improved our language skills, and, after a short time, were able to participate more and more, in and outside of class. We were helped by the openness and understanding of our classmates, who encouraged us in our learning process, so that we now speak English with more confidence. It is difficult to put into words all the wonderful experiences we had at King’s, but we have made amazing friends and very special memories.