Father David reports:

“Inspired by Ed Kernick's epic Bridewell Bike Ride of March 2016, four Upper Sixth Formers will embark on their own Bridewell Bike Ride, this time across to Europe and back, to fundraise for the Bridewell Foundation. With their IB exams behind them Charlie Howard, Will Kriehn, Chris Mistlin and Gabriele Magnaghi will cycle from King Edward's Witley on 28 May 2017 to Dover, make their way to Paris and Le Mans before travelling back to KESW, via Portsmouth, arriving around lunchtime on Tuesday 6 June. The young men are embarking on this challenge in the same spirit and with the same motiva-tion as Ed: to challenge themselves personally and to raise funds for the Foundation that continues to benefit pupils at King Edward's.

We hope very much that you will want to help them reach – or even exceed – Ed’s amazing sponsorship total of over £8,000. You can do this by donating online using this link:

https://mydonate.bt.com/events/bridewelleurobikeride/439472

or by using the sponsorship form available from Reception, if you prefer. Completed forms should be returned to me or Mrs Emma Harrison in the Development Office by Friday 9 June 2017.”

If you have any write-ups and/or photos to be included in future Editions please contact Miss Nicola Bartlett

BartlettN@kesw.org 01428 686772

who produces this document.

Mrs Baynes reports;

“Seven pupil reporters from the L6th and 4th Form took part in an Oral History Project last week by interviewing some of King Edward’s oldest surviving alumni.

Collectively known as ‘The Hambledon Boys’, eleven men now in their 80s, who attended the School at a time when the navy requisitioned the Witley buildings for use in the Second World War and the School moved to nearby Hambledon, returned to School for afternoon tea and to share their experiences of school.

The pupils asked questions about daily life, the effect of war on school, the move to Hambledon, and for alumni who were still in School in 1952, how the introduction of girls changed the outlook of the School.

Tom Lewis, 4th Form pupil reporter: “It was great to interview the Old Wits because we were able to gain a new understanding of boarding school life during the war. I found it interesting that despite most things having drastically changed at KESW, some traditions have been kept such as the morning Chapel services. “

Some interviews were filmed by Old Witleian Tom Thorpe (Edward, 2013) and findings from the project will be on display at this year’s Old Witleians Reunion on 1 July, and appear in the autumn edition of Kestrel.

Heads of Queen Mary House, 1st Formers Chelsea and Warrick were also on hand to take part in the afternoon – chatting to guests and ferrying them to and from the interviews, which took place in the beautiful QMH common rooms.”

The Hambledon Boys Oral History Project & Afternoon Tea event was part of our 150 years at Witley Celebrations. For more details visit:

www.kesw.org/150-Years-at-Witley

The Inters Colts won their first league match convincingly against Frensham Heights. Batting first, KESW posted 95 runs in their allotted 15 overs. Ben Wasko was dominant at number 3, hitting two big 6’s in his 20 runs after which he was retired. Ben Dowson batted sensibly to reach 22 and was then also retired. KESW fielding was sharp and good bowling from Ben Dowson, Hugo Wyles and Nathan Williamson made it difficult for the Frensham Heights batsmen. Well done to all the boys who took part in this fixture.

The KESW side kept the opposition scoring to a minimum in the first innings limiting them to only scoring halves and no full rounders. The batting was much the same for our girls, clever decisions were made getting us 2 full rounders and a number of halves. Unfortunately, we were 1 rounder behind St John's after the first innings. There was all to play for. The same was to be said for the second innings; clever tactics of getting the ball quickly back to bowler limited the position score as well as a great catch from Lucy and Maria. In the final batting innings we upped the number of full rounders scored and made the most of no balls. Great hits from Maud got her Batter of the Game, and good movement on the pitch got Lucy Fielder of the Game.

Ben Green reports;

“I enjoyed my visit to Kew Gardens a lot, especially when we went into the Palm House jungle. We saw the giant leaves with a red back to capture as

much sunlight as possible because only 1-2% of sunlight reaches the forest floor as the jungle is dense with very tall plants. We also saw that lots of

plants have to adapt to survive. We saw where daisies grew most because that is where the ducks do their poos and daisies get the nutrients from this.

We saw how cacti collect water from dew and stop water loss. I also learned

how jungle leaves have a drip tip to get rid of water and direct it down. The dome was very impressive and we saw how some of the plants produce

coffee and vanilla. After all that we went to the Tree Top Walk for an

amazing view of all the trees.”

Mr Culbert reports;

“23 L6th Physicists experienced an excellent insight into the most up-to-date research and potential for developing Nuclear Fusion as an energy source for

the future. The visit began with an excellent scene-setting talk from Sarah Fells, outlining the need for a new energy source and how nuclear fusion could be the answer. Current and future research projects and aspects of the design were explored in a Q&A session.

This was followed by engineer-guided tours of the actual

research facility where nuclear fusion occurs at temperatures of 150 million degrees, 10 times hotter than the core of the sun. The Physics and Engineer-ing of how this is achieved, controlled, monitored and used for future developments were explored and explained very well. The pupils now have an excellent insight into both a world-leading research facility and its importance socially and economical-ly. The topics covered will be linked into the pupils course in the coming terms and reference back to this event will be most useful.

It is rare to have such access and the impact and importance of the site was not lost on the L6th Physicists.

A selection of students,

parents and staff travelled up

to the Royal Albert Hall to

listen to the Royal Philhar-

monic Orchestra perform a

selection of famous pieces

from popular films. The feed-

back was excellent! And just

look at the view!

If you would like to join in on

a future Culture Club trip,

they take place each half

term. Keep an eye out for the

next event!

We are collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers! If you receive these, please pop them into the box at Reception or pass to a member of staff in House. These are an excellent way of gaining some extra equipment, so please do keep hold of them and bring them in. Many thanks!