Thoughts on a Headmaster
I am going next week to Southwark Cathedral for the memorial service for Dennis Silk, my Headmaster when I was at Radley in the 1980s. He was, according Eric Anderson,...
Fantasy Friday – Heart Dissection
The girls learnt all about the circulatory system, as well as the valves and chambers of the heart! This included a heart dissection. Much fun was had as they explored...
Visit from SSGT Carter
Yesterday, The Orchard had a visit from Staff Sergeant (SSGT) Carter to discuss Remembrance. The children learnt about the meaning behind wearing poppies, why wear wear them and who we...
100% Bursary Awards to local children in Reception and Year 1: from September 2020
Knighton House School is launching two new 100% bursary awards to local children in Reception and Year 1. The Orchard Awards – named after the School’s pre-prep – will give...
Choral Day at Monkton Combe
A1 worked together with girls and boys from eight other prep-schools to form a massed choir on Tuesday. They learnt five new songs between 10:30 and 3pm, performing them to...
Bonfire Night and Annual Fireworks Display
Last night we had our annual Bonfire Night and Fireworks Display, which was absolutely superb! It was wonderful to see so many parents, friends, family and Old Knightonians. Thank you...
Moreton and Bovington Showjumping
The Knighton girls rode brilliantly at Moreton Equestrian Centre and Bovington Saddle Club over the October half term in their show jumping competitions. With Josie, Pippa, Emily, Kitty, Tara and...
Science Cake!
Today in Alpha we enjoyed a palisade cell cake, courtesy of Georgie. The delicious cake was in the shape of a plant cell with all the main parts labelled. The cake...
Why Size Matters
Outrospection in Small Schools ‘Outrospection’, which refers to looking outside and beyond ourselves to discover ‘who we are and what it is that we want to do with our lives’,...
Night Owl Party – 19/20 October
On Saturday we had lunch and the meal was delicious. After pudding we went upstairs and had a bit of playtime. Then we got our trainers on and went to...
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