King'S College Taunton
About King'S College Taunton
King's College, Taunton is an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Somerset of around 450 boys and girls aged 13-18 years. We like to think of ourselves as an exceptionally happy school, but also a busy and purposeful community.
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And here it is, our Lent Term newsletter! As usual we have packed an astonishing quantity and variety of events into a relatively short term.
This newsletter only scratches the surface, but it does give an idea of the success that our pupils have enjoyed over the past few months. We hope you enjoy it: https://bit.ly/2Lg1S8p #education2to18 #happyreading
The two #SriLanka squads continue to play some fantastic cricket. Squad one lost narrowly off the last ball yesterday, while squad two won an astonishing game, winning with four overs to spare thanks to Luke Oldknow hitting 202 not out from 104 balls.
Luke leaves the tour early to represent #Zimbabwe in the lead up to the 2020 World Cup. He has come a long way and we are all very proud!
The boys’ hockey teams at King’s College have enjoyed a highly successful season, with several teams progressing through to the latter stages of national competitions.
Our U16s and U18s were just two of the teams who made it through to the quarter finals of the England Hockey Tiers 1 and 3 National Competitions. Read more: https://bit.ly/2K6rNze
It has been a long and busy, yet fulfilling few days for our Fourth and Fifth Form pupils, who have been visiting some of #Berlin's most important sites as part of a #history tour.
Highlights included a trip to the Brandenburg Gate, Sachsenhausen, The Bundestag, and a walking tour of the city. #cityexploring
Talented athlete and former King's pupil, Ollie Fox, discusses his battle with Crohn's Disease and the power of long-term goals: https://bit.ly/2TVaMaH #ThursdayThoughts
We were delighted to hear from Restart Africa last week, who got in touch to thank us for our efforts in raising money for the centre's art supplies.
Our pupils' artistic skills, combined with the forward-thinking nature of our Head of Art, enabled us to design and create a range of greetings cards that were to be sold at Hestercombe Gardens. We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has donated so far. We look forward to raising additional funds in the Summer Term. #artforafrica
Our U18s certainly enjoyed their Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens experience! Despite a gracious defeat to Whitgift School, South Croydon, their spirits were lifted when they met England Rugby and Harlequins Rugby Union player, Marcus Smith. There's nothing quite like rubbing shoulders with #rugby royalty ... #RosslynPark #RPNS7
Our Director of Admissions, Kate Rippin, and Director of Development, Julian Mack, will be returning to Hong Kong next week to meet with OAs and current families.
To learn more about this trip or to arrange a meeting, please contact our Admissions team on 01823 328204 or click here: https://bit.ly/2PAVAhQ
“Every school should have a dog or another pet to reduce stress in the classroom”, says Sir Anthony Seldon.
Mental wellbeing for our pupils and staff is paramount, and the positive effect that pets can have on this is huge. Click here to read more about the King's canine community: https://bit.ly/2Yzs1Su #schoolpets
Experience the magic of King's College at our Open Day on Saturday 27th April. You will be able to tour the school, meet the staff and students, and find out what sets us apart.
For further details and to reserve your place, please contact our Admissions team on 01823 328204 or email admissions@kings-taunton.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you! https://bit.ly/2W21DzE #education2to18
Today our touring teams played in Dubai and in Kandy (Sri Lanka). Both sides played some good cricket with plenty of players contributing. James Rew scored 99 runs and Jacques Banton was the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets including a hat-trick. Both teams will join up tomorrow in Sri Lanka.
Maddie's back! Maddie Hinch GB Hockey She will be running another two-day camp at King's College on June 29 and 30. To book your places, please visit: www.maddiehinch.com/coaching #maddiehinch #hockey #GBhockey
The King’s Schools team jumped their way to success at a number of events recently. Want to know how they placed? Click here to find out: https://bit.ly/2TWbHNd #ridinghigh #equestriansuccess
The Dubai leg of our #cricket tour started yesterday with a training session at the ICC Academy and tour of the facilities, followed by an incredible jeep safari, camel ride and BBQ dinner.
A fantastic start to the #Easter break for our boys. Enjoy everyone!
King’s Schools is now a member of Citizens UK Somerset – a powerful new alliance of civil society organizations – which was launched on 26 March 2019.
Our Chaplain, Father Mark, has led our schools, together with other schools, colleges, churches, and community groups into full membership of this new alliance. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2JVS9UC
We have a number of 16+ #scholarships available for entry into the Sixth Form in September 2019. Awards include: Academic; Music; Art; Drama (including Performing Arts); Design Technology, Music, and Sport.
For further details, please contact our Admissions team on 01823 328204 or email admissions@kings-taunton.co.uk https://bit.ly/2BzIZ8O
Meet Larry the Labrador – one of our resident house dogs. Larry is a registered therapy dog, regularly taking time out from his walks, to visit patients at Musgrove Hospital.
Pets can have a positive impact on mental well being, and this is something we are keen to promote.
He is just one of the many dogs that are part of our King's canine community!... #mindfulness #positivementalwellbeing #petsandmentalhealth
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