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Winter 2020 Issue 49
The magazine for the Old Vigornians of The King’s School, Worcester
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Contents
2 A Letter from the 15 OV Weddings
Acting Headmaster
17 Archives
3 OV Visits
21 Features on Teachers
8 Barnabas
22 Where are they now?
9 Fastnet Race
24 Foundation Development
11 King’s Today and Alumni Relations
13 OV Filmstars 26 A Picture Paints a Thousand
Words
14 Remembrance Day
A Letter from the Headmaster
online teaching platform that means no Cumming QC back for Barnabas Day, and
one ever misses lessons due to either illness, also meeting other OVs during the course
isolation, or snow days. We have also utilised of the term, especially the great Nicholas
some graduate OVs who have overseen Cleobury, and Rupert Monkhouse, who now
lessons in School when staff have needed practices as a dentist here in Worcester.
to isolate, and their support, experience and
guidance to pupils has been invaluable. As we look ahead to 2021 we can see a
vaccine on the horizon, a new development
A frustration throughout the term has been plan in consultation for the Foundation,
that we have not witnessed any competitive a new Head at Hawford, Jennie Phillips,
sports fixtures, as I resolutely wanted to see ready to take over from Jim Turner, and the
King’s beat RGS in every field, especially at prospect of the Kings Foundation returning
the Modus Cup which this year has had to to normal. Frankly, I cannot wait to see the
be postponed. However, COVID has not three schools in regular operation!
dampened our sporting enthusiasm, and
I am delighted to welcome you to this through the first term of the 2020 – 2021 Any OV who finds him or herself near to
edition of Connect Magazine. session we have managed to spend nine King’s is always very welcome to pop in to
Saturdays on Chapter Meadows playing say hello. I’d very much like to meet as many
Arriving in September 2020 as the new cricket, netball, rugby and football, with OVs as possible, sharing memories and we
Headmaster was an interesting experience, hockey also taking place and a plethora of can give you a tour of your old school. And
having to navigate the School through other sports. I would encourage you all to come to as
COVID and deal with the issues hanging over many events as possible when the post-
from the exam challenges of the summer. There have been a number of highlights vaccine nirvana arrives. We have much to
However, from my arrival I was bowled over this term for me. Speaking for the first time talk about and much to celebrate.
by the spirit, warmth and love that King’s in College Hall to the School
exuded, and since then I haven’t been let was incredibly moving, and
down! My two children, Humph and Persie, standing next to the board
attend St Alban’s, and across the Foundation listing the Headmasters
they – as well as my wife, Jess and I – have of King’s from 1541 was a
been given a wonderful welcome into the humbling experience. In
family that is the King’s community. addition, Remembrance Day
was especially memorable
The School is in fine shape, and despite – with a poignant address
all the challenges, morale amongst the delivered remotely by Major
staff and pupils is excellent. Much of James Scott - as was the Carol
this is because of the can-do attitude of Service that we recorded
the pupils and staff; we have learnt new for the end of term. This can
methods of teaching and learning, and due be found on the School’s
to some excellent leadership by the two Facebook page, and I would
Junior School Heads and my Deputy Head encourage you to watch it. I
enjoyed welcoming Edward New Hawford Head - Jennie Phillips and family
Academic, Katie Beever, we have a hybrid-
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OV Visits
OV Dentist returns with teeth top tips
OV Rupert Monkhouse (Ch 01-12) is a In the Autumn Term, we were as delighted After King’s, Rupert studied Dentistry at
wonderful supporter of King’s and has been as ever to see Rupert in School and we took King’s College London and he is now
into School on a number of occasions, either the opportunity to introduce him to King’s working as a dentist at two private practices:
talking to the youngsters at St Alban’s about new Headmaster, Gareth Doodes. Gareth one in Reading and one in Worcester. Rupert
looking after their teeth or taking part in was interested to hear about Rupert’s explained to Gareth how complicated life
careers discussions with some of the older experience of King’s, which he had attended has become operating as a dentist under
pupils at King’s Senior. through St Alban’s until he left at sixth form COVID and how he needs specific PPE
in 2012. equipment to ensure both his safety as well
as that of his patients.
After his meeting with the Headmaster,
Rupert then went across to St Alban’s where
he talked to the pupils in Year 3 about teeth
as part of their topic. They talked about
the different types of teeth and what they
are used for, the properties of teeth and
discussed how to look after their teeth. They
also talked about what foods were good
or bad for their teeth. Rupert loves coming
back to School and is pleased to be in a
position where he can give something back,
which is what King’s family is all about.
Art Department welcomes back OVs
In the Autumn Term, the Art department In other OV news, Lily Stringer (Br 13-
was pleased to welcome back a number of 20)’s sculpture, ‘Wrapped’, is currently on
OVs. display at the Royal Academy in the Young
Artists’ Summer Show. The sculpture was
Lockdown prevented the annual end of year part of her Lower Sixth artwork in which she
Upper Sixth exhibition in the summer term, explored how objects are altered when they
but we have been able to display some of are repaired, wrapped and tied, and was one
the work by last year’s leavers in the Sir Terry of the few pieces chosen from over 17,700
Frost Gallery in the art department. entries.
Izzy Jamous
Alex Ward (Cl 13-20), Ollie Berlet (W
13-20) and Ellen Copeman (Cr 13-
20) all came in to view their own personal
exhibitions and, although it wasn’t the usual
full-scale exhibition, their work still looked
very impressive and reflects the maturity
and ambition with which they approached
their personal projects.
OV Izzy Jamous (Br 06-13) has also
been in the department, helping out with
Art lessons. After completing a degree Ellen Copeman Alex Ward
in Business, Marketing and Branding at
Copenhagen University, Izzy worked as a
Publishing Manager for Raconteur, working
exclusively for The Times newspaper in
London.
She is now exploring a change of career and
wants to move into teaching, so some work
experience in the department has given her
a useful insight into the profession and has
also been much appreciated by the Art staff.
Lily Stringer’s art work Ollie Berlet
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OV Engineers attend virtual Careers Evening
Something we are very grateful to our OV Our thanks go to OVs Chris Crabtree
community for is the advice and support (W 03-05), Ben Alexander (Ch 06-
they regularly give to our current pupils. 13) and Jon Feldman (Ch 96-05) and also
in November, Helen Airdrie, Head of to Adam Jones from Costain for sharing
Careers arranged an evening session on their insight and expertise. Engineering is
Engineering. Over 25 students from the a very varied field which can lead to many
Upper Remove to the Lower Sixth joined different paths via both university and
online to hear four guests, including three apprentice routes, and there is flexibility to
OVs, speak about their experiences within move between different industries within
the fields of Mechanical, Robotic, Civil, the sector. The audience was offered good
Aerospace and Chemical Engineering in advice including, “Work is about the skills
both technical, management and business which you bring to the role, not just about
Ben Alexander knowledge”.
development roles.
Claire Milligan visit to King’s with her mother
During the School half term break in Diamond and Hon OV Stephan Le numerous trips to Everest Base camp,
October it was a real pleasure to welcome Marchand as being two of her inspirational Kilimanjaro and the Zambezi River and has
Claire Milligan (Co 90-92) and her mother, teachers for English, as well as Hon OV Tim been fortunate to work with both Comic
Mrs Milligan back to King’s. The School site Hickson, who taught her Physics. She was Relief and the BBC.
was very quiet, which, given the current delighted that Hon OVs Cara and John
Covid restrictions, was the perfect time for Roslington were also in School on the Claire attended The King’s School during
Claire and her mother to visit and Director of day of her visit, meeting with Caroline from the period of the Assisted Place Scheme
Development, Liz Elliott, was able to show the Alumni Relations team. Cara and John and she was an Honorary Scholar. She and
them many of the buildings with which were Claire’s house parents during her time her mother were keen to learn about the
Claire was very familiar from her time at at School and they shared some amusing current Bursary Programme at King’s and the
King’s. College Hall was a must and Claire stories of the time when Claire boarded fact that government schemes no longer
fondly remembered her time attending in College House. Claire had also been provide financial support for students to
School assemblies in the Hall. The John actively involved with The King’s Herald – attend the School and external funding
Moore Theatre also brought back a lot of the school newspaper produced once a of pupils now relies predominantly on
memories for Claire, and she even spotted year – and John Roslington had overseen donations from individuals.
herself in one of the pictures on the walls in the group of students who had contributed
the entrance to the theatre, when she took to, and produced, this newspaper, recalling Claire is still in touch with a number of her
part in a production of Oedipus during her times when they had been up against the school friends, having randomly bumped
time at School. deadline, that the students had worked into Julia Bull (Co 90-92) about a year
through the night to meet the deadline – ago. Julia was in College House at the
Claire and her mother were very impressed just as in the real world (which reassured same time as Claire and they now cycle
with the Michael Baker Boathouse and, Claire later during her medic training, when together regularly in Oxfordshire. Claire and
although Claire had not rowed at King’s she worked night-shifts). Julia thought it would be fun to arrange a
- she was actively involved in netball and reunion with their other King’s friends, and
hockey – she had taken up rowing whilst at Cara and John joined Claire and Mrs Milligan they have in mind either the OV Reunion
university at UCL studying Medicine. Both for a distanced cup of tea in Hostel House and Dinner in College Hall, or alternatively a visit
Claire and Mrs Milligan enjoyed being enjoyed reminiscing and the Roslingtons with friends back at King’s School – when
shown The Keyes Building and Claire was were very interested to hear about Claire’s life returns to normal. The alumni team
especially impressed with the Sixth Form work as a Consultant in Emergency at King’s are always delighted to arrange
Centre, and remembers when the sixth Medicine in Buckinghamshire, with a special such tours and visits to the School and look
form during her time at School was located interest in Remote and Expedition Medicine. forward to welcoming Claire and Julia back
in what is now The Chappel Memorial Claire has accompanied groups of charity to King’s again soon.
Room. Claire remembers Hon OV Peter fundraisers all over the world including
Claire and Mrs Milligan and Roslingtons Claire and Mrs Milligan
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2020 OVs return to collect OV gifts
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought this year has certainly not been what they leavers a Christmas card with an invitation
huge changes to all our lives and the Year expected. Due to the restrictions around to collect their gifts of OV ties and OV
of 2020 OVs, who completed their King’s Covid, the Development and Alumni pashminas and it’s been lovely to see some
education in the summer, have been Relations team were unable to hand out the of them back at School briefly and hear how
particularly impacted. With online lessons, 2020 leavers’ OV gifts in the summer as we they’re getting on.
cancelled exams and a cancelled King’s Day, would normally. This year we sent our 2020
OV Hamish Stigant Head of School OVs Imogen Gillgrass and Sebastian Hood OVs Zoe Kimber and Bronwen Edwards
collecting OV tie December 2020 collecting OV gifts collecting OV pashminas December 2020
Key skills gap year experiences shared
Each year at King’s a key skills session is This year inevitably some gap year plans
organised where young OVs return to were affected by the Coronavirus pandemic
School to give insights into their time and Miles included in his talk the Chinese
on gap years, to the current Upper Sixth phrase, “where there’s change, there’s
students. This year, due to Covid restrictions, opportunity” and he also reflected, in a
the session was run online led by Mrs Rees. freshly positive light, that Covid-19 has
Five OVs took part, offering advice and given people the chance to shine. Miles told
sharing their gap year experiences which us afterwards, “I definitely thought some
included lots of travel to the Far East and old Chinese wisdom might offer some new
Australia, volunteering, work experience as insight to the UK, or at least help some
well as employment here in the UK. soon-to-be OVs.”
Our thanks go to Francesca Descher (Cl It certainly sounds like the students who
10-17) who worked at an international shared their gap year experiences learnt
school in Egypt, Archie Jury (K 12-19) who some brilliant skills and their adventures
did volunteer work in Nepal, Maggie and activities have given them a new and
Bullock (Os 12-19) who worked at a school fresh insight. We are very grateful to the
in South Korea, George Gudgeon (Os 08- five OVs who took part and willingly and
15) who travelled to Australia and Miles enthusiastically shared their gap year stories
Maley (Cl 12-19) who spent time in China with the current students, and to Mrs Rees
and Hong Kong. for organising the talks. OV gap year talk
Interview practice with OVs
We are very fortunate here at King’s to their paces with a series of MMI – multiple
be able to draw on the experiences and mini interviews – commonly used when
expertise of our OV community to assist interviewing for Medicine courses. Helen
current pupils. During the Autumn Term OVs focused on medical ethics and gave
have been working with Head of Careers, her ‘candidates’ a scenario which they
Helen Airdrie giving the Upper Sixth some might encounter as a GP and scored their
practice with interviews. responses on how they would manage the
situation.
OV Chris Crabtree (W 03-05) interviewed
pupils interested in a career in Civil As King’s Head of Careers puts it – ‘You can
Engineering and former King’s teacher Hon never have too much interview practice’ so
OV Bob Stone interviewed those hoping we hope the Sixth Form found this a useful
to study Classics at University. exercise.
OV Helen Rimell (S 09-16) (pictured Many thanks again to the OVs who gave
Helen Rimell left) put some medical hopefuls through their time so generously.
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Renowned conductor
returns to King’s
Welcoming OVs to come and visit us here
at King’s has been particularly difficult
under the current circumstances, but we
were absolutely delighted this September,
when Nicholas Cleobury (Ch 58-
68) came to meet King’s Headmaster, Liz Elliott, Nicholas Cleobury, Gareth Doodes, Simon Taranczuk and Christopher Allsop
Garethh Doodes as well as Director of
Music Simon Taranczuk (Hon OV) and was former Director of Music at King’s College Philharmonia; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic;
Assistant Director of Music, Christopher Cambridge and an extremely well-regarded Royal Philharmonic; Royal Scottish National
Allsop (Hon OV), along with Development musician, conducting the televised ‘Carols Orchestra; RTE Symphony Orchestra, Dublin;
Director, Liz Elliott. The sun shone and the from King’s’ every Christmas. Sadly, Stephen Scottish Chamber Orchestra; SouthBank
leaves on the College Green trees were passed away in November 2019, however his Sinfonia and Ulster Orchestra. He was
truly autumnal, as Nicholas put his head widow, Lady Emma Cleobury, is delighted Founder Artistic Director in 1992 of the Britten
around the newly refurbished College Hall that the King’s School concerts are named in Sinfoni and has conducted orchestras across
(spotting his own name, as well as that of his and Nicholas’s honour. the world as well as a wealth of choirs and
his late brother, Stephen (Ch 58-67) and choruses, including the BBC Singers, City
other contemporaries of his, on the College Nicholas himself is also a very talented and of Birmingham Symphony Chorus and
Hall Honours Boards) and had a tour of his expert international conductor, having Glyndebourne Festival Chorus.
former house, Choir, recalling where he worked extensively both in the UK and
spent his own school years. As Nicholas abroad (he worked in Brisbane for a few years, Simon Taranczuk, Christopher Allsop and
looked into what was the former study of conducting many contemporary Australian Gareth Doodes all have a love of music in
his Housemaster, Peter Curle (Hon OV), works here). In the UK, his experience with common, with many shared acquaintances
it was a pleasant surprise for him to meet orchestras is extensive; he has conducted in the world of music, and many of whom
current English teacher, Alice Fellows (Hon all the BBC Orchestras; Bournemouth Nicholas himself had worked alongside.
OV) and learn about the important part that Symphony; Brighton Philharmonic; Britten We are very much looking forward to
English plays in the School today. He even Sinfonia (Founder Laureate); City of welcoming Nicholas back to King’s to work
managed a peek into his sixth form study, Birmingham Symphony; City of London with some of the King’s School pupils and
which he shared with his good friend, Peter Sinfonia; English Chamber Orchestra; English to plan a major musical Cleobury Concert in
Garland (Ch 63-68). String Orchestra; Guildford Philharmonic; the summer of 2021, which we are hoping
Halle Orchestra; London Mozart Players; will also be open to OVs and the wider King’s
Nicholas was visiting School to talk about the London Philharmonic; London Symphony; School community. We all agreed how
newly named Cleobury Concerts which have Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment; wonderful it was to be able to experience
been named in honour of Nicholas and his Orchestra of the Swan (Associate Director); live music again, albeit with the restrictions
late brother, Sir Stephen Cleobury. Stephen Northern Sinfonia; Oxford Philomusica; of social distancing.
Oxbridge OVs give virtual interview top tips
To be successful in an Oxbridge application, 18), Charlie Mackintosh (Cr 13-20), Zoë OV Tom Hale shared some of his top tips for
students need to demonstrate a passion for Kimber (S 15-20), Maha Munir (Br 10- interviews and says, “I’m really enjoying my
their subject and a depth and breadth of 17), and Sophie Mackay (Cl 10-17). time at Cambridge and am grateful to King’s
knowledge in their chosen discipline. for helping me to get here. I hope that my
It was great to listen to their insights and advice about what to expect at interviews
To support our Oxbridge applicants we are very thankful for the OVs who return and how to prepare for them by researching
in making their case, King’s offers visits each year (whether in person or virtually) to who the interviewers are and their interests
to the universities, gives advice on their encourage and inspire the next cohort of will also help this year’s applicants.”
personal statements, and offers tutoring for Oxbridge OVs.
the pre-admission tests.
Their final hurdle is the interview and this
year’s candidates were busy practicing their
interviewing skills with teachers over the
last term.
In December some of our OVs currently
at Oxford or Cambridge joined this year’s
cohort to give some advice via Zoom.
Their tips ranged from being confident
about what they have written in their
personal statements to showing that they
are teachable by treating the interview as a
discussion not an interrogation.
The OVs were: Tom Hale (Ca 12-18), Alice
Evans (S 11-18), Andrew Salkeld (Cl 11- OV Tom Hale at Cambridge Oxbridge session
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OV shares Civil Engineering Insights
This December OV Tom Stringer (Ca 12- Engineering at Imperial College London,
18) gave a presentation to the Sixth Form with the intent of become chartered. He
about his path into Civil Engineering. Tom has been awarded an Institution of Civil
left King’s in 2018 having taken A Levels in Engineers (ICE) scholarship sponsored
Maths, Further Maths, Physics and DT, which by Civil Engineering consultancy Atkins.
is a fairly traditional route to Engineering, Engineering is about problem solving and
but he said that there are many paths you covers a vast field. The breadth is something
can take. that Tom really enjoys and the fact that
you are not working in isolation. There is a
Tom spent a gap year gaining valuable social aspect to many projects because you
experience and skills which included have to consider how they might impact a
volunteering in Nepal, work experience community and change people’s lives.
with an engineering consultancy firm and
working on a summer camp in Canada. He As the world continues to move towards OV Tom Stringer
had a lot of fun and was also able to build a a sustainable future, there will be an
great set of skills through these experiences increased need for civil engineers to think historically they may not have done this.
and he found the industry placement critically about how environmentally-
particularly useful, especially as it confirmed friendly a project may be, and if it will be Tom closed his talk by encouraging pupils
that he really did want to study engineering. resilient enough to last for our communities. to apply for programmes such as internships
Nowadays, engineers are considering the and scholarships because, he said “you really
Tom is currently studying a 4 year MEng environmental impact of their designs, have nothing to lose and a great deal to
degree in Civil and Environmental as well as aspects such as ecology where gain”.
Tour of the Undercroft
In October Head of Alumni Relations Archaeologist conducted a dig outside lighting and undergound heating. There
Caroline had a tour of the newly-refurbished College Hall which also yielded some are also toilets and a kitchen area, and a
Undercroft of College Hall. The area was interesting items from College Green’s past. lift which goes down to the Undercroft
used in medieval times as a Cathedral store Caroline met Cathedral stonemason and from the South Cloister, but also up into
room and many OVs will remember its Project Manager Emily Draper who showed College Hall, meaning that College Hall
more recent history as a Sixth Form centre. her the transformation. The space itself has is now wheelchair accessible. It really is a
The Cathedral received a grant from the been divided into three good sized rooms. fantastic space and very atmospheric. You
National Lottery Heritage Fund to finance A great deal of thought has gone into can find out more about the Undercroft
this project which was to create a centre making them suitable for a range of uses Centre on the Cathedral’s website www.
for learning, heritage and arts for the whole and there are many clever design touches worcestercathedral.org.uk/learning/
community. During the work the Cathedral such as hidden plug sockets, adjustable undercroft-learning-centre
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Barnabas
Edward Cumming QC
(Br 90-01)
On Thursday 22nd October 2020 we
welcomed OV Edward Cumming QC
(Br 90-01) back to School as Barnabas
Speaker. St Barnabas was a fellow traveller
with St Paul on his missionary journeys &
is described in the Acts of the Apostles as
“son of encouragement”. Distinguished OVs Gareth Doodes, Edward Cumming QC and Olivia Howard
are invited to join our ‘Barnabas Group’ and
return to speak in College Hall to share their
experiences and life lessons with pupils.
Edward gave an inspiring address in College
Hall talking about the Law which governs
our society and to which we are all subject
no matter what our position. He talked
about his own career beginning with his
studies at Downing College, Cambridge
and then a scholarship to study at the
Wharton Business School which is part of
the University of Pennsylvania, and finally his
training to become a barrister. Edward talked
with enthusiasm about the breadth of cases
that he has been involved in and the types of
people he has argued cases for. He spoke of
his love for his profession and the aspects of
the role which particularly appealed to him.
Edward continued by telling the pupils that
each of them has something inside them
which excites them and ignites their energies
and that they should use the opportunities
they have at King’s to discover what it is, to
find their passion, whatever it is, and then
when they know what it is, to fight for it.
Following this Edward met Year 6 children
at King’s St Alban’s (where he had also
been a pupil) for a question and answer
session in the Chapel followed by a tour.
He met with Headmaster Gareth Doodes
and Head of School, Olivia to sign the
Barnabas Book and be presented with his which evoked such strong memories. Wise, Head of School, Olivia and Deputies,
Barnabas Shield. Tom and Will for a delicious lunch in the
Edward particularly enjoyed a visit to the Vigornian Room. Edward was very keen to
Edward then met some of this year’s Oxbridge Archives in Edgar Tower where school hear about the Sixth Formers’ study plans
candidates over coffee to advise them on archivist Harriet Patrick showed him old and to offer advice and encouragement.
the application and interview process and school photos and past copies of The
then visited a Sixth Form Maths lesson. Vigornian where he featured. Edward was After lunch Edward gave a careers session
delighted to pick out the faces of his old on Law in the Bolland Room to a group of
A tour of the School followed including a school friends and teachers on this trip Lower Sixth students with Fifth Form and
visit to the Michael Baker Boathouse, Keyes down memory lane. Edward was also Upper Sixth pupils participating via Teams.
Building and new Library which were all impressed with the facilities in the new art He ended his day with a visit to King’s Hawford
built after Edward had left the school. He was block and the talent on display. where a group of excited Year 6 pupils
impressed with the sporting facilities on offer grilled him on his career and experiences.
and the bright and friendly atmosphere in After the tour Edward joined the Headmaster
the Library. Some of the school rooms were Gareth Doodes, Head of Sixth Form and old A full and rewarding day and a much-
very little changed since his time at King’s school friend Josh Hand (Cl 91-01), Head deserved recognition for this OV.
and he appreciated visiting familiar haunts of Alumni Relations, Caroline Mitchell-
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OVs take on the Fastnet Race
We were delighted that Hon OVs Cara and John Roslington have shared the following incredibly interesting information about two OVs
involved with this well-known yacht race:
Two OVs, two generations apart, tell of the
Fastnet Race, one of the toughest offshore
sailing races.
My first reaction when James Roslington,
(Cr 85-95) told us that he had entered
for the Fastnet Race last year was one of
maternal horror. I remembered only too
vividly the tragedy of the 1979 race when
there were 19 fatalities, 75 yachts capsized
and 5 lost entirely. Only 84 out of 303 yachts
finished the 605-mile race from Cowes in
the Isle of Wight, round the Fastnet Rock
off the southwest coast of Ireland and then
back to Plymouth. It resulted in the biggest
peace-time rescue operation ever. We were
in Guernsey at the time and heard that Peter
Dorey, a very well-known Guernseyman
was lost. He went overboard and his safety
harness failed.
My second thought was that it had been GBR 1180 x at the Rock
a wake-up call to the yachting fraternity
and a great deal had been learned about a photograph of him in the School Archive; his wife and an experienced dinghy sailor in
safety measures, boat design and radio all his had been lost in the war. I found a her own right, he has.
communications. So we followed his picture of him on Castle House photograph.
progress via a tracking app with parental Once we started talking boats, he told How many more OVs are there out there
intensity and waited with bated breath me something of his sailing experiences, who have undertaken the rigours of the
to hear from him. He rang us on arrival in including his two Fastnet races. He sailed Fastnet Race or indeed have other sailing
Plymouth. “I think I’ll take up golf!” he said. very beautiful, well-known yachts in the stories to tell? Let us hear them.
50s & 60s, becoming a very experienced &
I first met David Mocatta (Ca 43-45) 25 skilled skipper. Recently, I asked him to write Caroline Roslington (Hon OV, 1977-2011)
years ago when he got in touch to ask if I had it all down and with the help of Charmian,
What they don’t tell you about offshore racing – Fastnet 2019
For many amateur sailors, more used to Jim was a veteran of 300,000 miles at sea
island-hopping in the Aegean, offshore – roughly equivalent to ten times round
racing seems like an alien world. Seen from the world — while our mate Georgie had
afar, racing crews sprinting past in their competed in France’s notoriously demanding
expensive, matching kit and their high-tech Figaro series, and regaled us with hair-
yachts might as well be in a different universe. raising tales including a near-sinking off the
It’s not unusual for a cruising sailor never to coast of Ireland. The rest of the crew had a
have gone racing; or for a racing sailor never decent amount of experience, including two
to have joined a cruise. veterans of the Clipper Round the World Race,
a racer from the Junior Offshore Group, and
Nevertheless, I thought it might be fun to try others with extensive time spent in dinghies
it out. Having seen (and dodged to avoid) and cruising. Still, this was the first Fastnet for
many smart, superbly quick racing yachts in everyone except Jim. Together, we trained
the Solent, curiosity got the better of me. I over several weekends and took part in four
decided to join a crew for the Fastnet Race qualifying races to be ready for the Fastnet
2019. Like other cruising sailors, I was aware of Fastnet 2019 team
this iconic race, initiated by the Royal Ocean At the start of the race off Cowes, we found including James Roslington (top left)
Racing Club in 1925 and renowned as one of ourselves among a mix of throughbred racing
the classic offshore races in the world. yachts and famous survivors. Meanwhile the been allowed to warm up on Centre Court
professional crews included some of the immediately before the Wimbledon Final.
We were a crew of ten, including a best sailors in the world; as a sport, yacht
professional skipper and mate, aboard racing is unusual because amateurs compete The race start was spectacular, with dozens
Arthur Logic, a Beneteau First 40. Our skipper alongside world-class athletes. It felt as if we’d of boats jockeying for position. We had a
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tremendous start, being among the first boats better, but down below, nausea struck within The weather eased off during the run back
in our class to cross the line, skilfully steered moments. Only three of the crew were to Land’s End. We arrived at Plymouth in
by Jim. Minutes later, a strange whirring noise unaffected; we later heard that another boat sunshine mid-afternoon. Stepping on to the
filled the air, to restore our perspective. It had to turn back as its crew had ceased to pontoon, unsteady on our feet after five days
grew to the roar of an express train, as a giant function due to incapacitating sea sickness. at sea, we drank champagne and the sailor’s
French trimaran sped past at twice our speed, Heading into the night, conditions became Caribbean cocktail, Dark ‘n’ Stormy. For once,
overtaking us from the class that started violent, as we were thrown and battered it felt like we’d earned it. Jim said afterwards
behind ours, its helmeted sailors suspended in Arthur’s fibreglass shell. One of our crew that it had been a “brutal” race. Yet there was
above the winged hull like acrobats. members, uncomplaining and stoical, was something magic in those moments —
clearly in pain — we later found out he had speeding off at the start, the procession of
The route of the race took us through the four broken ribs. sails at Land’s End, even the white-knuckle
Needles channel along the south coast ride at the Rock, and the plastic mugs of
of England. Once past Land’s End and The race became tougher as we neared the champagne on the pontoon. Finally, it was
the Scillies, we would head into the Irish Fastnet Rock at night. The bravado chat of obvious why the racers do it.
Sea. The aim of the race was to round the getting a selfie poised heroically against the
Fastnet Rock off the south-west corner of outline of the Rock’s lighthouse had long James Roslington (Cr 1985-95) began sailing
Ireland, and then head back to the finish in faded as we steered in darkness toward the at age of two and has sailed extensively in the
Plymouth. solitary light. The approach was hard steering, Channel, the Atlantic coast of Europe and the
having to grip the wheel as the boat heeled Mediterranean. Since racing in the Fastnet,
The trouble started in the Irish Sea. Out of over on the edge, with half of the watch too he has competed in the 2020 Caribbean 600
the comparative safety of the Channel, we sick to steer. Exhausted, with the Rock only a and plans to join the 2021 Fastnet Race.
were exposed to the weather rolling in from few miles away, we went below as the next
the Atlantic. Several of crew began looking watch came on.
a bit green. Being out in the open air was
David Mocatta (Ca 43-45)
David’s family had moved to the South and 60s. The Yachting Monthly magazine the Lloyd’s community but at the end of the
Coast where he enjoyed the summer in had reported the race and showed a racing season and before the boat was laid
the family 16ft sailing dinghy with his two photograph of the crew but David was up for the winter several weekend informal
brothers, but his father soon purchased a not in it; he was telephoning home to tell ‘jollies’ were organised when other people
slightly larger vessel; it had two small bunks, his parents that he was safe. Expecting a not connected with Lloyd’s were permitted
a primus stove and a bucket. He purchased hero’s greeting after several days in dreadful to join club members as crew. These were
from an ex-War Department store the weather, he has often recounted how he always popular and during the two days,
compass from a Spitfire and sailed with a learned that one of the Boston Terriers bred depending on weather and tides, Lutine
friend to Cherbourg where he was shouted by his mother had fatally mauled another would sail along the south coast or across
a warning by a fisherman because the and when, somewhat exhausted, he arrived to Cherbourg; David maintains that it was an
harbour was still cluttered with submerged home he found the household in deep excellent way to get to know people quickly.
wartime shipwrecks. His little craft was mourning and preoccupied with that event A growing family meant his sailing days with
named Iolanthe and had been owned by only. Lutine became fewer, but for several years
Francis B Cooke who published many guide he would skipper the ‘Over 40s weekend’.
books for amateur sailors. This passionate He took part in the following Fastnet Race After the launch of a new Lutine in 1970, this
yachtsman had been refused service in WWI in 1959 which was less exhausting and eventually became the ‘Over 50s weekend’!
because of a weak heart but was still writing more pleasurable. That year the skipper was
articles for the Yachting Monthly magazine Brian Stewart, the owner of Zulu, and also *The original Lutine, a frigate, foundered off
when over 100 years old. well-known and respected in the sailing the Dutch coast in 1799 with a cargo of bullion.
world. The two yachts, Lutine and Zulu The ship’s bell was retrieved and was used in the
would often be seen together in the Solent. Underwriting Room and rung as a trading signal.
After leaving King’s David joined a firm
Over the years, David often wrote reports Today it is often rung on ceremonial occasions.
of insurance brokers at Lloyd’s of London
where his knowledge of sailing drew him to of races for the Lloyd’s ‘in house’ magazine
the 60ft Camper & Nicholson yawl, Lutine*, and contributed photographs of the events.
built in 1952 and owned by Lloyd’s. His Racing crews were made up of members of
previous sailing interest meant he was soon
to become one of the experienced skippers
— a huge responsibility with a crew of
twelve – and he took part in two Fastnet
Races, many RORC races and Tall Ships races.
The first Fastnet Race in which David took
part was the 1957 which became notorious
for the bad weather experienced by all
the competitors. The skipper was ‘Sandy’
Howarth, a highly-respected yachtsman
whose calmness in any situation was to
influence many younger members as they
Army portrait of David by Derek Evans With a Channel Race crew
spent more time learning to sail in the 50s
This is an abridged version. The full articles can be found on the School website ksw.org.uk/fastnet-race-ovs/
10 I Connect 49King’s Today
Katie Beever, Alison Oliver and Gareth Doodes at Open Day 2020 in masks handing out cake
During the pandemic, it has been a major has probably been its steepest since teacher have been forced to distance, when social
task for all those involved and working training (quite a few years ago for some!) We gatherings have stopped, trips cancelled,
at King’s to keep the quality of teaching have had to plan for the likely, the unlikely; and meetings taken place remotely, it
provision high and none more so than the the expected, the unexpected. Staff have would be easy to feel detached. Far from
teaching staff who were on the ‘front line’ learned to master ipads, Firefly, Teams and it: there is a sense of resilience, sense of
teaching numerous classes of different SIMS * whilst simultaneously teaching pupils optimism about the future and this shared
pupils every day. This may be of interest in their classrooms as well as those at home experience has united the staff body. Have
to OVs who remember a more traditional via video link who are self-isolating. Things we found it difficult? - yes; are there things
style of teaching at King’s School, than is became more interesting when some that we miss? - of course; will we be stronger
happening currently, as necessitated by the teachers had to self-isolate resulting in their once normality returns - definitely.”
restrictions of Covid for social distancing, lessons being beamed from their home into Simon Cuthbertson, Hon OV
year group ‘bubbles’ and hygiene. We asked their classroom (sometimes with the added
Simon Cuthbertson (Hon OV), Head interest of staff young children running riot *Teams -a Microsoft communication tool
of Geography, to share with us some of in the background). And then there has (including video) to support students and
his thoughts and reflections on teaching been the relentless cleaning routines at the staff remotely
during the pandemic: start and end of every lesson… *Firefly – our central online hub for
students, staff and parents for work
“These have certainly been challenging In many ways it is extraordinary that King’s submission, resource sharing
times. has remained in full operation since lock *SIMS - our School Information
down. Everyone - teaching and non- Management System database for
Having spent the Summer Term teaching teaching staff, pupils & parents - has played timetabling, report writing and registers.
classes from the confines of our own homes, their part to make this possible. The School
it was a great relief to return in September site still looks a little unusual with marquees The pupils themselves have also been very
and see pupils in our classrooms again. separating each year group bubble, the appreciative of the continuing teaching,
one-way systems, and everyone wearing especially for those who have had to self-
Staff have continuously been pushed out of face coverings, but the beating heart of the isolate this term. Two such pupils expressed
their comfort zone and the learning curve School remains strong. At a time when staff their appreciation and shared with us, how
King’s hybrid learning Chemistry lesson Marquee on College Green
Connect 49 I 11Senior Scholars - Carol service
the change in teaching access meant they “I hadn’t imagined starting the school year “I wanted to share my massive appreciation
weren’t ‘left behind’ when having to isolate working from home, however, despite to your team in supporting my child and
at home : having to isolate for the first three weeks her peers during these difficult times. The
of term due to contracting Coronavirus, I commitment, professionalism, humour,
“Having access to all of my lessons online was still able to keep up with schoolwork dedication and enthusiasm shown to
at a time of self-isolation meant that I never thanks to King’s remote learning system. everyone by your team has been second to
missed a word the teacher said. The system It was such a relief to not fall behind in none.”
the School installed allowed me to see classes, especially at the start of my A Level King’s Senior parent, Mrs Killman
the notes the teachers were making and courses. Although it took some getting
hear them simultaneously to ensure my used to, teachers swiftly adapted to all the “Thank you to all of our daughter’s teachers
education was not diminished which was new technology and were quick to make for the commitment and effort put in during
essential when starting the A Level courses. adjustments, where needed to improve my this time….the resources and support
remote learning experience. shown by yourselves has been excellent!”
The use of Teams granted the teachers access King’s Senior parents, Mr and Mrs Martin
to share their screen with me if a PowerPoint At the end of the first half-term, I was
was being displayed and still allowed me extremely grateful for the remote learning “I applaud the staff for their creativity in
to ask questions, to which the teachers system that King’s has in place. Without adapting so swiftly and I have been so
could respond to, if I didn’t understand it, I would have spent the last few weeks impressed with their patience, enthusiasm,
something that was said in class. Being able rushing to catch up with work I had missed, and encouragement to the students. “
to engage in lessons and have access to all and I doubt I would have been as pleased King’s Senior parent, Mrs Pollock
of the online textbooks prevented me from with the grades that I have achieved.”
falling behind in my subjects which was a Joshua (U6) We also want to extend our own huge
huge relief as the whole process of self- ‘Thank You’ to the amazing work of our
isolation would have been far more difficult.” And finally, we have heard from a number teachers and the support staff here at King’s.
Cerys (U6) of parents who applauded the adaptability
of our wonderful teaching staff in learning
and implementing new ways of teaching
the pupils in their care:
Sixth formers outside College hall in masks Flexible Teaching Supervisors
12 I Connect 49OV Film stars
OVs in King’s Showcase Collaboration
During the Autumn Term videos were subject areas and the pupils’ enthusiasm
taken around School showcasing all the for what they learn. There are videos for
different teaching departments and what every subject including Music, History and
they have to offer. This was very much a Politics, Chemistry, Modern Languages,
King’s collaboration as not one but two Mathematics, Rowing, CCF and Design
OVs were involved in the filming of these Technology to name just a few.
videos, Founder & Creative Director at video
production company Swift Collective, Ben As well as subject films, there are also videos (Cr 12-19) getting a mention in the PE
Martyn-Smith (S 09-16) and drone pilot on the library at King’s and on the Learning and Sport film as well an appearance from
and videographer, Callum Jacob (Cl 09- Skills department. The latter features a OV and King’s teacher Harriet Lacey (Br
16). Callum is pictured here filming the section given by OV William Lloyd (Cr 93-04) in the Biology film. Harriet says she
English department with Andrew Maund 13-20) about his King’s story and how the loved biology at King’s so much she came
(Hon OV). Learning Skills provision he received has back to teach the subject following her
given him skills for life. career as a vet!
They have managed to capture a sense of
the nurturing and invigorating environment It was great to spot some more OVs in the They really are fantastic and inspiring videos
King’s provides and it is wonderful to hear videos too with sporting stars Sophie Le so do check them out on the King’s YouTube
so many staff share their passion for their Marchand (Cl 96-07) and Cerys Preston channel to see if you spot any familiar faces!
OV shares his King’s Careers Story
the Careers Department helped him The Development and Alumni Relations
after he decided full-time university was team work closely with the Careers
not the route he wished to pursue. He Department, as Head of Careers, Helen
discovered that he had an interest in the Airdrie explains in the video so that the
property industry and was able to meet OV community can share their wealth
with OV Keith Carnegie (H 86-88), who of insights and experience with the next
sits on the board at Vistry, during Keith’s generation of OVs. We were delighted to
visit to King’s School as part of his Barnabas spot OV Edward Cumming QC (Br 90-
Day in 2019. Six months later and, following 01) in the video too, during his recent visit
an intensive application process with the to King’s as our latest Barnabas Speaker.
Toby Platt company, Toby was offered a permanent
and full-time role at Vistry. We are very grateful to OVs who are so
It was lovely to see one of our OVs featuring generous in giving their time to help with
in the latest round of exciting King’s In the video Toby encourages current and careers events for King’s School students. If
departmental videos. prospective pupils to make the most of the you would be interested in getting involved
opportunities that the Careers Department with careers at King’s please do let us know
OV Toby Platt (K 12-19) features in the and the OV network offers at King’s. at alumni@ksw.org.uk
careers video where he talks about how
King’s Hawford- Then & Now with 2020 OVs
We were thrilled to watch a new video for School, Ellie Deehan (W 13-20) and Ted
King’s Hawford catching up with their 2013 Poel (Os 14-20) and last year’s Head of
leavers, who 7 years later are now part of our School, Hamish Stigant (W 13- 20). They
newest cohort of OVs from the Year of 2020. spoke eloquently aged 11 and 18 about the
The film shows the OVs when they were wonderful opportunities Hawford offered
age 11 talking about their favourite parts them with regards to outdoor learning,
of Hawford and the lovely atmosphere it leadership skills, music, drama and sport.
provides and then has lots of follow-up clips
with the OVs, now aged 18, as they explain The film was produced by Julia Letts and
how Hawford set the foundations for their James Atkinson at JDA media. Julia, herself
future learning, passions and skills. a King’s parent, says, “Having first met this
group of children in 2013, it’s been a joy to
The 7 OVs featured are Charlie Mackintosh watch them grow into amazing, resilient and
(Cr 13-20), Immie Gillgrass (W 13-20), talented young adults. Who knows where
Emily Warner (Os 13-20), Hattie Wales they will be in another 7 years? Perhaps we
(Os 13-20), last year’s deputy Heads of should make a sequel in 2027!”
Charlie Mackintosh
Connect 49 I 13Remembrance Day
This year The King’s School marked
Remembrance Day in a new way in the
shadow of Covid restrictions. During a pre-
recorded service in College Hall, a wreath
was laid on behalf of the King’s pupils by
Head of School, Olivia and Head of Sixth
Form and OV Josh Hand (Cl 91-01) laid a
wreath on behalf of the OV community.
The Chamber Choir, directed by Hon OV
Christopher Allsop sang Richard Quesnel’s
For the Fallen and Greater Love by John
Ireland, interspersed with photographs of
some of the OVs who lost their lives in war.
The pre-recorded address was given OV
Major James Scott (Os 90-01) who talked
movingly about the nature of conflict, using Major James Scott
an excerpt from Emily Mayhew’s book
Wounded about a WWI doctor treating
wounded soldiers in terrible circumstances.
Major Scott invited us to think not about
great heroes but about the ordinary people
who were involved in the horrors of war.
Prayers were led by Hon OV Andrew
Maund before the haunting Last Post was
played and silence was observed.
They shall grow not old as we that are left
grow old; age shall not weary them nor the
years condemn. At the going down of the
sun and in the morning, we will remember
them.
KSW JTC inspection 1945
KSW OTC NCOs 1916
14 I Connect 49OV Weddings
Congratulations to OV Peter Brown (Cr 73 Sue Bullock, also a pupil at “The A.O”, and and, on reflection, perfectly describes that
-76) on his marriage to Alice Ottley alumna, I guess it is safe to say, without sounding shortly afterwards Sue’s name came up on
Sue Bullock. Here is their remarkable story: rather twee, that we became schoolday my Facebook page as a suggested friend.
sweethearts – a friendship that continued That “click” on the accept button brought us
“I arrived at King’s part way through the (on and off ) until the mid-1980s when back together and soon we re-established
Upper Remove year on a free transfer from work, other relationships and our respective our friendship as if no time had passed at all
Hereford Cathedral School. Having endured marriages pushed us apart. setting us upon an emotional rollercoaster
a rather unspectacular academic career resulting in Sue and I getting married.
at King’s this was more than made up for Fast forward 30 or so years and during one
by making a number of lifelong friends. lunchtime meeting with Jeremy, Vicki and The wedding day was held at the Colwall Park
One of these is Jeremy Preston (Ch 66 - a couple of other old friends the subject Hotel on 30th May 2019 with the ceremony
76) whose sister, Vicki, was a pupil at The of “absent friends” was discussed, of which and wedding breakfast for close family
Alice Ottley. It was through Vicki that I met Sue was one. Serendipity is a beautiful word followed by an evening celebration. The
gods were on our side with it being sunny
and warm so we were able to enjoy the
lovely garden for canapés and photographs
after the ceremony, and again to stretch
our legs after the wedding breakfast and
welcome guests to the evening celebration.
Our thanks go to the staff of the Colwall Park
Hotel for hosting a faultless day that will live
on in our memory and to Laura Jenkinson
Photography for her spectacular record
of the day. A day filled with the joy and
laughter that has been such an important
feature of our new lives together making up
for the lost years in between.
Our story goes to demonstrate the positive
power of social media – or is it just fate?”
Robert Battrum (W 05-12) married Congratulations OV Harri Sapsford (née and socially distantly threw confetti! These
Lizzie Reavley on 27th July 2019 in Burford, Cornock) (Cl 04-11) who married Jamie included Phoebe Cox (Br 04-11), Lucy
Oxfordshire. John Adeney (W 05-12) and Sapsford on 5th September 2020 at St Scales (S 04-11) and Hugo Watkins (Cl
Tom Battrum (Cr 06-08) were ushers and Mary’s Church, Doverdale. 04-11).”
Kate Robinson (W 06-13) was the Best Man.
Many thanks must go to the large contingent OV Bridesmaids included Emma Pearman
of OVs who attended the wedding and (Cl 06-11) and Millie Cornock (Cl 08-15)
helped make the day so special. and other OV guests included Tom Westley
(Cl 04-11) and Peter Vyvyan-Robinson
(S 74-76).
Harri tells us, “Due to the Covid restrictions
our only guests were close family and bridal
party, but as a lovely surprise a few friends
turned up at the church to see us come out
Connect 49 I 15Wonderful wedding news for OV Benjamin Westwood) Brown (Br 96-07), Thomas
Humphrey (Cr 94-04) and former King’s Cox (Cr 97-07), Beth (née Martyn Smith)
Head of Alumni Communications Alice Raybould (Cl 00-05), Gemma Martyn
Brunt (Hon OV). Smith (Cl 92-02), Martin Renshaw (Cr
01-03), Dan Humphrey (S 12-19), Lottie
On 12 October 2019, Benjamin Humphrey (Cr 14-19), Jabbar Riaz (Br
Humphrey and Alice Brunt married in 91-96), Lucy Robinson (K 04-11), Jenny
Worcester Cathedral, celebrating afterwards (née Clee) O’Bryan (Co 88-90) and Tom
with champagne under the Cathedral’s West Riddell (Cr 02-09).
Window and a reception at the Guildhall.
Current and former staff comprised
King’s was significantly represented in the Hon OVs Kate and Roger Appleby,
bridal party and in the congregation. Stephan and Sarah Le Marchand, Congratulations to OV Tom Wadsworth
Rosie and Simon Shearburn, (K 93-96) on his marriage to Emma Rollins
Oliver Brooks (S 96-01) was one of Mark and Gill Dorsett, Chris and Abi at The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath on 5th
the best men, Simon Renshaw (Cr 95- Haywood, Joanna Lucas, Catherine December 2019. Tom is the elder son of OV
04) and Abigail Williams (Ch 94-04) Cantin, Alan Deichen, Emma Tim Wadsworth (S 56-61).
were ushers and Hannah Lucas (Cr 01- Woodward, Rosie Ellender, Shara Parry,
08) and Katie (née Smith) To (Cr 00- Paul Haynes, PC Thompson, Suzanne Tom said, “We only had a small wedding
07) were brideswomen. Nevitt, Penny Hope, Sue Broadway, with close family and it was perfect. Not
Gemma Minton and Tracey Hundley. stressful at all. We stayed at the hotel too. Our
George Ormerod (10-12) and Sophie daughter Alice was the ring bearer. We had
Whitworth (Hon OV) read during the Many congratulations to Ben and Alice and been together 8 years prior and thought that
service, and guests included Beth (née we wish them all the very best for the future. it was certainly time to tie the knot.”
Super wedding news for Colette Stock
(née Brown) (Cr 04-08) who married
Tim Stock on Saturday August 3rd 2019
at St Andrew’s Church, Barnt Green. Their
reception was held at Worcester Cricket
Club with views over to The King’s School
and Worcester Cathedral. Colette and Tim
had their honeymoon in Mallorca and then
spent a week travelling around Germany
which included a visit to see OV Michelle
Hilbert (née Malke) (Cl 06-07). Many congratulations to David Gregory (S
50-58) and his wife Gwen on their wedding
Colette’s sister and OV Hilary Brown (Cr 06- in the middle of lockdown. Because the
13) was bridesmaid and her brother and OV churches were closed, Banns could not be
Duncan Brown (Cl 99-05) was an usher. Other read so David swore an affidavit on his KSW
OVs in attendance were Keelan McNally bible at a vicarage in Maidenhead. The couple
(Cl 00-05), Zoë Jordan (née Monkley) (Ch were married by Common Licence on 31
01-08), Rebecca Leach (Cr 01-08), Amy October 2020 at Rotherfield Greys near their
Haddock (Ch 01-08) and former Headteacher home in Henley on Thames. They welcomed
Tim Keyes (Hon OV) along with his wife 13 guests and despite the awful weather it
Mary-Anne (Hon OV). was a fabulous day and Henley Rugby Club
laid on a super lunch. The couple’s planned
It was a fantastic day made even more holiday has been moved to next Spring when
special by King’s friends being there. they also hope to catch up with Bob Rowley
(S 49-56).
16 I Connect 49Archives
1977: Establishment of College House
College House, based at No. 15 College of Keith Bridges. Initially a private study was
Green, was established as a boarding house provided, but this was abandoned when
for Sixth Form girls at King’s. the girls complained of feeling isolated from
their classmates, and the girls were assigned Number 15 College Green, home of College
House 1977-1999. Photographed in 1992.
Six years earlier, in 1971, King’s had seen its to boys’ boarding houses for social activities
first girls admitted into the Sixth Form, based and after-school study.
at Number 14. The first four girls to enter of additional showers: a small adjoining
King’s in its 430-year history were Nicola Number 15 College Green (The Guesten) house, between Number 15 and Edgar
Bradbear, Barbara Cookson, Catherine Hay was built in c.1745 over the sites of the Tower, had previously been converted into
and Alison Heath. These girls’ arrival marked almonry and the original Deanery. In 1851, a garage with an apartment above by Dean
the start of a regular and growing intake of the house became the residence of the 5th Kemp; the garage was turned back into
girls into the Sixth Form. Mr. Annett (HM Stall Canon of Worcester Cathedral. The a sitting room for the boarders, and the
1959-1979) would later describe the decision house later became the Deanery, before flat integrated into College House. (This
to admit girls as, ‘an entirely successful the Dean moved to Number 10 in 1976 part of the building, now known as 15A, is
move’, undertaken to provide education for and the school acquired a lease for the once again a separate residence.) John and
girls in subjects which ‘were not taught or building; it was renamed “College House” Caroline Roslington opened College House
not taught very well’ in girls’ schools. The at the suggestion of Richard Knight, King’s in September 1977, with 21 girls. Sarah and
girls were based at the Headmaster’s House, Second Master. Little work was required Stephan Le Marchland took over in 1992,
under the care of his wife Romey Annett to prepare Number 15 as accommodation and the house continued until the end of
and, as they were all scientists, the tutelage for College House other than installation boarding in July 1999.
1986: Establishment of Eliot House
12 College Green
15 years after the first girls joined the sixth were Canon Eliot and Lady Alethea Eliot. boarding house (College) set up in 1977.
Form at King’s, Eliot House was established Andrew Milne (HM 1979-1983) secured the
as a house for Sixth Form girls, in order to building for use by King’s in 1979 with a Eliot House was named for Canon Peter
accommodate their growing numbers at 125-year lease: it was divided into numbers and Lady Aletha Eliot, who had lived at
the school. 12 and 12a, the latter of which became the Number 12 from 1965 to 1975; its first and
residence of the School Chaplain until the only Housemaster was Bob Allum. Eliot
This was based at Number 12 College Green, end of boarding. House was short-lived: following the move
a house dating from the late sixteenth- to full co-education in 1991, the girls were
or early seventeenth century; extended Following the successful introduction of integrated into former dayboy houses ready
in 1844, the house became the home of girls into King’s Sixth Form in 1971, and for September 1992, when Eliot House was
Canon Ryle Wood. Number 12 continued their growing numbers in the 1980s, it was closed. From 1992, Number 12 became
to be used by the Dean and Chapter until decided that a day house for girls should home to the History department.
1975, when the last Cathedral occupants be established to complement the girls’
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