King’s House Newsletter
U11’s Squad – 7’s Tournament
Dear Parents
Hopefully you all received the letter I sent out last week and the reminder I sent yesterday about
the parental survey we are carrying out. I am very grateful to all of you who have completed it so
far, and would like to encourage the rest of you to do it as well.
Last Sunday, two of our rugby teams took part in the finals of the National Rugby Competition.
The weather conditions were atrocious and the boys had to endure rain which varied from heavy
to torrential most of the day, and a chilly wind. Both sets of boys did very well. The U13 team (our
1st XV) made it to the semi-final where they were beaten by the eventual winners, Aldro, whilst the
U10 (Year 5) team made it to the final, with some wonderful wins along the way. They ended up
runners-up but played some great rugby and kept going until the end. Well done to all who played
and thanks to all of you who came and supported.
I was delighted to be able to attend our first Junior Department Music Tea Concert on Wednesday.
These teas have been running for some time now in the Senior Department so we are very pleased
that the Year 2 and Year 3 boys are now getting the same chance; we heard the piano, trumpet,
violin and guitar being played and the recital culminated in a performance by the JD guitar
ensemble, who were playing together for the first time.
Mr Mark Turner
9 March 2012
U11’S VICTORIOUS
On Tuesday afternoon the U11 7’s squad travelled to Durston House for their first 7’s
tournament of the season. With the hopes of Mr Turner riding high on the outcome of this
tournament, the boys travelled across the river knowing they needed to perform well! And
perform well they did! In their first match against local rivals The Mall, the boys all played
magnificently running in 5 tries to win 35-0. In the second match against St Martins the
boys really turned on their style to record a 54-0 victory! That put us through to the semi
final against Orley Farm. Despite a stoppage for a lost gum shield, which had miraculously
found its way into a bystander’s pocket, the boys produced some outstanding rugby,
combining pace and power with sublime handling skills to record an emphatic 36-0
victory.
This put us into the final against tournament hosts Durston House. After coming through
all previous rounds without conceding a point, our own expectations had grown and the
boy’s excitement going into the final was evident in the way they strode onto the pitch.
From minute one the result didn’t look in doubt and we managed to run in 5 tries to none
to win the game 31-0. Most pleasing for me was the fact that we didn’t let the other teams
cross our line at all. All of the boys in the squad can be proud of the way they represented
the school in the highest manner, well done. Mr P Hardwick
The Nationals – U10’s - On Sunday the U10’s took part in The National Schools rugby
competition. The weather forecast was for it to be wet, and boy did they get their forecast
correct. We knew that with the conditions not favouring our usual flamboyant running and
passing game, we would have to work hard at securing and keeping hold of our own ball.
This is something we did well all day and meant we played some very impressive rugby.
Our first target was to get out of our group, something which we did relatively easily with
good wins over both Bristol Grammar School and Northcote Lodge. Those wins meant we
won our group and had to face St Columba’s in the quarter finals. It was a tough game
made even harder by the torrential rain and mud. The game ended in a 5 all draw, however
due to scoring more points than them in the group stages we advanced to the semi finals.
In the Semi we faced a very strong Gayhurst side. We started brilliantly and scored three
very good tries. The Gayhurst side came back at us in the second half but our defence held
out, King’s House finally winning 15 – 10 and in doing so booking our place in the final
against Warwick School.
The final as you would expect was a physical encounter with both teams showing great
defence in conditions favouring a mud wrestling contest. Unfortunately the opposition
eventually managed to sneak through our defence and score a couple of tries, which meant
we ended the day as the runners up of the U10 competition. A huge achievement and
something I hope the boys will remember and be very proud of. Well done to all of those
involved and a big thank you to all the parents for your support in very trying conditions.
Mr M. McKinnon
The Nationals - 1st XV - On Sunday the 1st XV went down to Epsom to take part in the
National Schools Rugby Finals – the excitement of the occasion meant the horrendous
weather conditions failed to dampen the boy’s enthusiasm. Having qualified two weeks
previously we found ourselves in a very tough group. In our first games we beat
Beechwood Park, before losing to Northcote Lodge. This left us playing Shrewsbury House
in a titanic clash that was marked by brutal defence and resulted in a 0-0 draw. Our
playing record meant we went through at the expense of our old friends, but put us in the
semi finals against Aldro. The size of the Aldro boys at the end of a long cold day proved to
be the deciding factor in the game, but the boys played with tremendous spirit. This meant
the boys made it to the last four in the National Schools Rugby Tournament – an
achievement that the boys can look back on with immense pride. A fantastic, but wet day!
Mr D Simpson
Ski Trip Presentation in the Theatre next Tuesday 13 March at 6pm
There will be NO BBK’s next Tuesday 13 March
CROSS COUNTRY - A reminder to all parents that Cross Country finishes at 5pm.
Boys must be collected at that time. Thank you.
MUFTI DAY – TUESDAY 20 MARCH
All Proceeds Going To Rwanda Aid
Boys can wear the colours of the Rwandan flag
£2 donation please
KING’S HOUSE SWIMMING GALA
The Gala will be held on Friday 16 March at 6pm
Year 5 & 6 Present
Ye-Ha!
Wednesday 21 March
THIS WEEKS QUIZ – Year 7 are on a trip to Normandy and so the quiz is all about France.
1 Which river flows through Paris?
2 What three colours feature on the French flag – the tricolore?
3 Which Parisian monument is over 1000 ft high and was built to celebrate the centenary of the
French Revolution?
4 On which date do the French celebrate their national day often called Bastille Day?
5 What colour jersey does the leader of the Tour de France cycle race wear?
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LAST WEEK’S QUIZ ANSWERS ON CHILDREN’S BOOKS
1 Famous Five. 2 Lucy. 3 Kidnapped. 4 Secret Seven. 5 Tom Sawyer
TINY TOTS EASTER HOLIDAY CAMPS hosted at King’s House School for boys and girls aged 3 – 5
years. Book online at www.sportacademies.com or email [email protected] or call 0844
3358217. Safe, active, inspirational and brilliant fun!
SPORT ACADEMIES EASTER HOLIDAY CAMPS hosted at King’s House Sports Ground for boys
and girls aged 6 - 14 years. Book online at www.sportacademies.com or email
[email protected] or call 0844 3358217. Safe, active, inspirational and brilliant fun!