HT
Blog – Tuesday 23 September 2025
I would like
to begin by extending my sincere thanks to everyone who attended and helped
organise last week’s Higher Education Fair. With over 1,500 visitors exploring
the school site and engaging with representatives from more than 50
universities, the event was a tremendous success. It was especially rewarding
to welcome students not only from our own school but from over 15 local
schools, all eager to explore their aspirations and future pathways.
After a
particularly busy few weeks, this one brings a slightly steadier pace. The
highlight will undoubtedly be our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday.
This long-standing tradition is a much-valued opportunity for our school
community to come together in support of a vital cause. Sharing a cup of tea
and a slice of cake may seem simple, but it speaks volumes about the spirit and
generosity of our community. It is always a popular and well-supported event.
On the
sporting front, congratulations go to our 1st XI Football Squad, who delivered
an impressive 5–0 victory against Queen Elizabeth Grammar School last
Wednesday. This week, attention turns to rugby as our 1st XV Rugby Squad faces
Oakwood Park Grammar School in the second round of the National Vase. It is an
important fixture—not only in terms of progression in the competition but also
as we look to maintain a clean sheet against our local (and friendly) rivals.
Best of luck to all involved.
In other
news, the CCF has made a fantastic start to the new school year. We are
delighted to welcome 70 new recruits to the contingent, and we are pleased to
announce that a parent has joined the RAF Section as an adult volunteer. At
the recent Cadet Skill at Arms Meeting, the Army Section shooting team
performed exceptionally well, earning a Silver medal in the Fire Control
Assessment and a Bronze in the Advance to Contact shoot. Congratulations also
go to Staff Sergeant Rist, who has been appointed one of the Lord Lieutenant of
Kent’s Cadets for this academic year. In October, Lt Rai will be presented with
the Lord Lieutenant’s Meritorious Service Award in recognition of his
outstanding contribution to the CCF.