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🍁Happy half term everyone! 🍁

It’s been a busy half term and we’d like to say a big well done and thank you to all our pupils and staff for all your hard work.

Congratulations of course goes to all our new pupils on completing your first half term at Kings’, we are so proud of how well you have settled and adapted to your new school routines 🌟

Wishing all our pupils, staff & wider Kings’ School community an enjoyable and restful break.
We look forward to welcoming you back on the 3rd November 😊

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools

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💫 Introducing our 2025 Pupil Leadership Team:
Head Boy Will, Head Girl Katherine and Deputies Freddie, Tilda, Michael, Eden, Ethan & Bridget 💫

Let’s find out more about what the Pupil Leadership Team is all about…

Pupil Leadership at Kings’ is an integral part of our ambition to inspire the development of Exceptional Character. There are a plethora of opportunities across the school to engage with leadership roles, with the pinnacle being appointed as a member of the Pupil Leadership Team (PLT); the Head Pupils and their deputies.

The PLT work collaboratively with key staff members and peers to enhance the experience of all at Kings’ through pupil voice, project work, and whole school communication. The PLT now also produce a regular bulletin to update pupils, staff, and parents on all things Pupil Leadership at Kings’.

This is what our Head Boy & Head Girl have to say about their roles…

Will:
‘I am really excited to be part of the Pupil Leadership Team this year. We aim to leave a positive mark on our school by sharing pupils’ ideas and concerns, helping to make life at Kings’ even better from a student’s perspective.’

Katherine:
‘As your new head girl, I’m excited to be a part of your Pupil Leadership Team. We wish to represent and put into action the ideas of students to create a safe, healthy environment for everyone to learn and grow.’

Our PLT have been very busy this half term finding their feet in their new roles, liaising with the Senior Leadership Team on matters important to our pupils as part of pupil voice and putting together their first newsletter of the academic year.

Well done team, you’ve hit the ground running and we can’t wait to see what else you get up to! 😊✨

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools
#pupilvoice #pupilleadership

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🎄🎄 It’s Christmas Cracker time again, put the date in your diary! 🎄🎄

Come and join us for the Kings’ School Christmas Cracker on Wednesday 3rd December from 4.30pm in the main hall, this year with a 40th anniversary twist!

A festive evening filled with mince pies, mulled wine, hot chocolate and a chance to pick up some unique Christmas gifts for loved ones.

Our Enterprise Club pupils are busy planning and making all sorts of goodies for their stalls, along with external stalls selling a mixture of goodies too, you’re bound to find the perfect gifts and stocking fillers ✨

Bring a friend and come along to soak up the festive cheer while supporting our school, pupils and local small businesses…we look forward to seeing you there! 🎄✨

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🧁An evening with Dame Mary Berry! 🧁

On Friday evening we took 18 very lucky pupils from Years 10 & 11, who are studying GCSE Food & Nutrition to see ‘an evening with Dame Mary Berry.’

Dame Mary Berry delighted the audience as she talked about her six decade long career in the food industry - sharing stories, memories and lots of hints and tips when cooking!

Our pupils even got to take part in a live Q&A!

A truly fantastic evening was had by all ✨

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools
#aneveningwithdamemaryberry

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🔭 It’s the Year 7 Science Centre Sleepover trip tonight! 🔭

The Year 7’s are having a blast at Winchester Science Centre - exploring the exhibits, science shows, hot chocolate & biscuits & a movie in the planetarium, before cosying down for a good night sleep!

What a fantastic way to start their secondary school journey and build new friendships 😊

A huge thank you @winchestersciencecentre and to all the staff who have given up their Friday night to help out 💫

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools #winchestersciencecentre

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🎶 The Kings’ School Carol Service - Adult Choir applications are now open! 🎶

We’re heading to that time of year again 🎄 and plans for this years Kings’ School Carol Service, taking place in Winchester Cathedral on Tuesday 9th December 2025, are underway…

The Kings’ School Christmas Adult Choir is open to all parents, staff, governors & ex pupils. The adult choir will perform 2 carols, O Nata Lux by Lauridsen (last performed in 2016), and Rutter’s All Bells In Paradise. Due to the complexity of both carols, we will be learning 2 rather than 3 this year.

Rehearsals will take place in the school hall on Tuesday evenings from the 4th November, at 7.30pm.

To sign up, simply click on the linktr.ee link in our Bio ⬆️

✨Come along and get involved in this magical Christmas event ✨

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools

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🥖🥖 New lunch cabin opened today! 🥖🥖

Today marked the opening of our 4th food outlet onsite!

We are incredibly fortunate to now have four areas that our pupils are able to purchase lunch from - the Main Hall, the Gym, Kings’ Cabin in the Quad and now the Back Courts Cabin, reducing queue times for pupils and allowing them more time to eat and enjoy a break with their friends.

A huge thank you to our fantastic Kitchen team who work so hard to feed our pupils and staff everyday 🌟

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools

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Today certainly hasn’t been a normal day at Kings’ that’s for sure!

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone - all our staff, pupils and parents for all your calmness and cooperation during our unforeseen power outage today.

Our priority, as always, is the safety of your children and your prompt responses & fantastic cooperation from our pupils enabled us to swiftly and safely evacuate the site.

Well done all of Kings’ Community, it really was a moment of Una Laborantes 🌟

We are back up and running again, so we look forward to seeing everyone back in school tomorrow! 😊

#workingtogether #resilience #winchester #hampshireschools #hampshire #kingsschoolwinchester #unalaborantes #exceptionalcharacter #academicexcellence #inspiringfutures

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There’s something for everyone on our extra-curricular timetable, so get involved and give something new a try 😊

Clubs are a great way to make new friends and are available before school, lunchtime and after school - no need to sign up, just come along and join in.

Why not challenge yourself to try something new each term! 💫

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools

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💫 Celebrating Pupil Success - Unlimited Ambition💫

We would like to extend huge congratulations to Grace in Year 11 and Penny in Year 9 who were crowned Junior Teen and Pre-Teen (respectively) Miss United Kingdom, in the Ultimate International Miss Pageant competition.

They went on to represent the UK at the world event in Virginia Beach USA during the summer break, where Grace came a very respectable 3rd runner up and Penny came 4th.

It is fantastic to see our pupils challenge themselves and flourish in a wide variety of interests, with determination and unlimited ambition.

Well done girls, what an amazing achievement! 🌟

Thank you for sending this photo in to share with us all.

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools

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💫 Celebrating pupil success - unlimited ambition 💫

Sponsored Walk to the Brecon Beacons: A Journey of Challenge, Leadership, and Teamwork

As part of our World Challenge preparation to Peru, a group of determined Yr11 pupils embarked on a sponsored walk through the breathtaking Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.

This 10-mile trek along the iconic Pen y Fan Horseshoe route was not just a test of endurance, it was a celebration of leadership, teamwork, and the power of community sponsorship.

Our journey began with meeting our World Challenge leader, Trevor, and with high spirits and backpacks loaded with essentials we set off. The route took us across some of the most stunning peaks in the Beacons:

* Corn Du – The first summit, offering panoramic views that set the tone for the day.

* Pen y Fan – Standing proud at 886 meters, it’s the highest peak in South Wales and the crown jewel of our hike.

* Cribyn – A steep descent followed by a challenging climb rewarded us with more awe inspiring views.

Completing the full Pen y Fan Horseshoe loop meant conquering rugged terrain, steep ascents, and unpredictable weather—but every step was worth it.

From the misty ridges to the stunning valleys, the Brecon Beacons offered us a day of unforgettable beauty and personal growth. We returned tired but triumphant, bonded by shared effort and inspired by what we’d achieved together.

Well done everyone, what an adventure! 🌟

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools

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🌟Meet the Tutor booking opens 7pm tonight! 🌟

Come along and join us for our Meet the Tutor sessions:
KS4: 7th October 5pm-8.15pm
KS3: 9th October 5pm-8.15pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with your child’s Tutor & Head of Year and learn more about your child’s education, the content delivered during tutor time and to put a face to the name of who to contact if your child needs any support in school.

Our pastoral team will be giving a short talk on well-being both in and out of the classroom, there will be drop-in sessions available with other subject teachers and the opportunity to meet key members of staff across subjects, support staff & extra curricular coordinators.

There will also be information stalls in the Quad and an opportunity to chat with staff members to gain useful insight into:

- Maths, English & Science
- Co-curricular clubs and activities
- Welfare
- Pupil Support
- Art, Sport and Drama

These evenings provide a valuable insight into your child’s secondary school life and an opportunity to meet the team who spend everyday with them, so book your session now at:

kingswinchester.schoolcloud.co.uk

We are looking forward to seeing you there 😊

#workingtogether #exceptionalcharacter #winchester #kingsschoolwinchester #inspiringfutures #hampshire #unalaborantes #academicexcellence #hampshireschools

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We are proud to share with you that Kings’ has been ranked 16th place in The Telegraph Top 40 Non-Selective State Schools with the Best GCSE Results 2025.

This is a huge achievement and would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff who are always working together to inspire our pupils, encourage and support to build exceptional character and always aim for academic excellence.

Well done to all our pupils who work so hard to always achieve their best.

We Are Kings’

Congratulations everyone and thank you for everything you do, everyday! 💫

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#unalaborantes
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✨Our Open Events are taking place THIS WEEK!✨

Head to our website to book your place today, last few spaces remaining - www.kings-hants.com

🌟 Open Mornings: Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th September 9.30am-11.30am

An opportunity for you to see our school in action with a guided tour by our prefects while lessons are taking place.

🌟 Open Evening: Thursday 25th September 6pm-8pm

A fantastic opportunity for you to experience a guided tour by our prefects - giving you the chance to find out what school life is like at Kings’ directly from our pupils. You will also be able to speak to our experienced and dedicated teachers, attend a Headteacher talk with Dr James Adams and have your questions answered by our Admissions Team.

Come along and experience everything our wonderful school has to offer. A place where we work together to provide inspiring futures, foster exceptional character & academic excellence for all our pupils.

A very warm welcome awaits you 😊

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This week we were delighted to welcome The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Winchester and Madam Mayoress to Kings’ School to cut the ribbon and officially open The Tower Reception, kick starting our 40th anniversary year celebrations 🎊

And what a magical afternoon it was…present and past members of staff from the last 40 years gathered in the auditorium to hear stories & memories of Kings’ from the very people who created and shaped Kings’ into the school it is today. For the first time ever, all 5 Headteachers who have graced the corridors of Kings’ were in the same room.

Mr Ray Bradbury, who founded the school in 1985 by merging two existing single-gender schools, gave us stories of how Kings’ was named and the crest created.
Sue Lawrence, Matthew Leeming and Rob Jeckells gave us fond accounts of their times at Kings’ and Dr James Adams rounded off with where Kings’ is today and looking to the future.

Drinks, canapés, catching up with past colleagues and enjoying old photos & school memorabilia followed, and of course the all important ribbon cutting.

Thank you to all who came, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! 🎊

Our Breakout area can be hired as part of the Auditorium package, have a look at our website for more details: kings.school hire.co.uk or contact the school for more information.

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Today we had our annual Careers & Employability Fair for our Year 9, 10 & 11 pupils.
This is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to explore the vast array of options available to them after completing their GCSE’s.

A huge thank you to all our exhibitors from local Colleges, Sixth Forms, Universities, Apprenticeship & Training Providers & Employers representing Architecture, Armed Forces, Childcare, Construction, Engineering, Marine Biology/Earth Sciences & Police, for taking the time to listen & talk to our pupils, providing them valuable information and inspiring them to open their minds on where life can take them next ✨

#inspiringfutures #exceptionalcharacter #workingtogether #unalaborantes #winchester #hampshire #kingsschoolwinchester