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...
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’,...
Science is Real (not just magic!)
Last week B2/3 had a Halloween themed science lesson! The class were eager to investigate how crystals are formed, having raised the question in a previous lesson. Some of the...
The Orchard trip to Beaulieu
On Thursday, The Orchard went on a trip to Beaulieu, National Motor Museum where children got to see first hand the earliest motor carriages and classic family saloons. In celebration of the...
Coral Reef Ecology talk by Nick Welford
On Monday Nick Welford from Bryanston School gave a fascinating talk to the A's on the ecology of coral reefs and how they are in increasing danger of survival due...
Load More