KING’S BRUTON From Uzbekistan to Bruton, Sixth Former Javdat Muminov explains why he has had such a great five years in one of the UK’s oldest independent schools. King’s combines a tradition of British history and culture with a narrative of modernity, creativity and innovation in education. The small country town of Bruton affords a healthy, safe and serene location, yet the school is within easy reach by road and rail of London and the vibrant university cities of Bath, Bristol and Exeter, especially since Bruton town has its own station. Javdat Muminov, from Uzbekistan looks back at his five years: “As I come to the end of my five years at King’s I look back with fond memories of my journey. A journey of ups and downs and many challenges, but I’m convinced they have made me the person I am today. I started as a nervous 13-year-old away from home for the first time and I leave as a Prefect and Head of House, hoping to read Sustainable Development at Edinburgh University, a subject about which I am very passionate as I can see how much climate change has impacted Uzbekistan, the country where I was born and in which I grew up. Despite initial worries and upset, I soon felt settled; the House environment and those in it were warm and welcoming, with endless support and reassurance from my Housemaster and other staff, I soon found my feet. I missed my family, but as I progressed through GCSEs and into the Sixth Form, my confidence grew. Rugby has been one of the many highlights of my time here and despite missing two rugby seasons due to Covid it has become one of my passions. Another huge highlight was the visit of HRH The Queen. In 2019 the School celebrated its 500th anniversary and it was a huge honour and thrill for us all that she came to open the new music school, as part of the 500th Anniversary celebrations.
“I will miss King’s but know that I have built everlasting friendships and made some memories that I will cherish for life” JAVDAT MUMINOV
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