At our recent reunion dinner for Heads of School & their deputies, former Head Charlie was honoured to meet Doug Attwood, who held the role in 1951. With 75 years between tenures, this meeting was a powerful reminder of the shared passion shaping our school.
#KES#KESLeadership
A huge well done to our pupils who completed the Southampton Half Marathon earlier this month. They took on the challenge to raise funds for Parkinson’s Disease and have already raised over £1,000. An outstanding achievement for a brilliant cause!
#KES#MakingADifference
We are proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our gifted young musicians who recently completed their ABRSM Exams here at KES.
Congratulations on this great achievement everyone!
#KES#KESMusic#ABRSM
16 Duke of Edinburgh teams made the most of a sunny Easter with expeditions in the Lakes, Dartmoor, and the New Forest.
Stunning views, golden sunsets, and star-filled skies were standout moments. 🌞🌲
#KES#DofE#OutdoorEducation
Open Forum allows our students to hear first-hand from individuals who’ve broken barriers, challenged norms & made their mark on the world.
Thank you to our guests this term for sharing their powerful stories of resilience, purpose & possibility.
#KES#KESSixthForm#OpenForum
Small steps, big impact! 🌍
This Earth Day, our pupils have come together to share how they’re helping to build a greener, cleaner planet, from reducing waste to making sustainable swaps.
Together, we’re learning that every action counts. 💚
#KES#EarthDay#Sustainability
Our U13A girls dominated the South Central In2Hockey tournament, going unbeaten and conceding just one goal all day! Now, they’re off to Nottingham in May to represent South Central at nationals! 🎉💪
#RoadToNationals#KESHockey#Hockey
Our Multicultural Night was a feast for the senses! From fragrant curries to sweet pastries, the variety of delicious cuisine and vibrant stalls showcased the incredible cultures that make up our school community. #KES#MulticulturalEvening
💃🕺 #ThrowbackThursday to our incredible Dance Gala! Our talented students lit up the stage with energy, passion, and fantastic performances. A huge well done to everyone involved! 🌟 #DanceGala#KES#KESArts
❄️ Iceland like you've never seen it before! ❄️
Our students and teachers captured some breath-taking drone shots during their trip.
#IcelandAdventure#KES#IcelandTrip
Our GCSE and A Level Drama students recently had the incredible opportunity to work with James Bowden from the Dorset School of Acting.
A huge thank you to James for sharing his time, knowledge, and passion — what an inspiring experience!
Congratulations are in order for our six successful Oxbridge applicants.
A fantastic achievement which reflects their hard work and dedication. We’re wishing them all the best as they take this exciting next step!
#KES#KESSixthForm#Oxbridge
♟️ Our students have been putting our fantastic new chess equipment to good use in the English Schools' Chess Championship and friendly matches.
A huge thank you to the PTA for their support! #ChessClub#ThankYouPTA#SchoolChess
Over half term, 10 of our Sixth Form students explored Segovia, Salamanca, and Madrid. With glorious weather, plenty of tapas, and even some student-prepared traditional dishes, it was a truly memorable trip!
#SpanishAdventure#KESSchoolTrip#Spain
A huge thank you to Michael Barton for joining us last week for our own Autism Awareness Day.
His talks and drop-in sessions sparked meaningful conversations, challenged misconceptions and highlighted the strengths of neurodiversity.
#KES#AutismAwareness#Neurodiversity
🏆Champions!🏉
Huge congratulations to our U18 boys who took home the County Cup Plate 7s title at Wellington this term.
Fantastic effort from the whole team! 💪 #Rugby7s#CountyCupWinners#KES
Our Multicultural Evening stage was filled with incredible performances that celebrated cultures from across the globe! From music and dance to poetry and storytelling, our talented students truly shone.