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Rotary Young Musician of the Year

We are so proud of Elizabeth K (L6) for winning the Rotary National Young Musician Vocalist of the Year 2024 for Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She...

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Piano Trio Take Gold

We are delighted to celebrate the success of the KSR Piano Trio at the Rochester and North Kent Music and Drama Festival. On Saturday, 20 April, Isla M, Charlie B, and Hugh...

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Over 12,900 Runners Participate in Mini London Marathon, Danes Hill Pupils Shine with 75 Runners

Over 12,900 Runners Participate in Mini London Marathon, Danes Hill Pupils Shine with 75 Runners

The Mini London Marathon witnessed an extraordinary turnout this year with over 12,900...

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Barcelona Choir & Spanish Trip

The group was delighted to arrive at Hotel Can Fisa at Corbera de Llobregat after a cold start at 5am in Rochester. We greeted our amazing tour guide, Tessa, at the airport....

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Pennthorpe collaborate with Waterstones, Horsham

Pennthorpe is delighted to present a window display with Waterstones, Horsham, featuring work crafted by students from Years 6, 7 and 8. This collaborative endeavour seamlessly intertwines the realms of English and...

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Pennthorpe unveil ‘Seasonal Spectacular’ Art Exhibition in John Lewis, Horsham

Pennthorpe is delighted to announce the launch of its ‘Seasonal Spectacular’ Art Exhibition, set to captivate visitors at John Lewis, Horsham, from Sunday, 11th February to Saturday, 17th February 2024. Embracing the...

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A Magical World Book Day for 2024

Merlin's beard! What an amazing World Book Day, with so many pupils and members of staff joining in! The event was organised by Mrs Nash (Head of English) and her creative team!...

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The Great Crêpe Bake-Off

  Amid Pancake Day celebrations, the French Department at King's School Rochester hosted a French Crêpe Competition. With 40 entries from across the Preparatory School at King's, the bake-off was display of...

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U11s Win Wellesley House Netball Tournament

Our amazing U11s Netball team put up their strongest performance of the season at the Wellesley House Tournament. High work rate from our two very tall defenders caused numerous turnovers that were...

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