News

The latest on what is happening within the School, details of former pupils and events.

Pasqualin and Graulich to meet in Championship

Published 08/05/2013

Pasqualin and Graulich to meet in Championship

CHAMPIONSHIP side Cornish Pirates have announced that former student and Gloucester Rugby's Academy second row, Will Graulich, will be moving to the Mennaye Field next season. While Newcastle Falcons player and former student, Jordi Pasqualin, 23,......

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Mason Donation to King's

Published 07/05/2013

Mason Donation to King's

Pupils at the King’s School will soon be enjoying a newly refurbished library thanks to the generous donations of a local Masons’ Lodge. The membership of the Via Lucis Lodge is derived from those with a connection to The King’s......

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A Wonderful Weekend

Published 01/05/2013

The last weekend in April (27-28) saw an influx of former pupils returning to the school for the inaugural reunion weekend. Saturday morning saw about 50 former pupils taking advantage of a tour of the school buildings escorted in small groups by......

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Former pupil and Rolling Stones Record Producer dies

Published 09/04/2013

We were sad to hear reports of the death of Jeremy Andrew Johns (Andy Johns) who attended the school between 1964 and 1966. On leaving the school Andy embarked on a career in the musci industry that has seen him work with many greats of a......

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Tickets for this year's Summer Ball are now on sale

Published 02/04/2013

Tickets for this year's Summer Ball are now on sale

Tickets for this year's Summer Ball, the end of school year celebration for sixth form pupils, staff, parents, former pupils, former parents and guests, are now on sale. The theme is James Bond. Further details are available......

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Former pupil nominated for Olivier Award

Published 26/03/2013

Former pupil nominated for Olivier Award

We are delighted to announce that former pupil Edward Gardner (leaver 1988), who is the Director of Music at English National Opera, has been nomainated for an Olivier award in the Oustanding Achievement on Opera award for his conduting of The......

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Old Girls v School Hockey Match Report 2013

Published 18/03/2013

Girls XI v GKSS Final score: 2-1 Every year when the old girls hockey match is destined to happen, you can almost guarantee that the weather will be hot and sunny. This was no exception, one of the nicer days so far this year although not......

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Golf Day 2013

Published 15/03/2013

Details of this year's Golf Day can be found below. Select the image to go to the main Golf Day page and dowload a team form.

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Former pupil Michael Sprague passes away

Published 30/01/2013

Sadly, we have to report the death of Michael Sprague (1948-1960) who passed away suddenly at home in Longney on 20th January aged 69 years after a short illness. Michael was loving husband of Hilary, proud father of Oliver, Rupert and Barnaby,......

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Robson leaves rugby match amused!

Published 14/11/2012

Robson leaves rugby match amused!

PE teacher Lee Robson was put in the spotlight at the Gloucester v Fiji rugby match on Tuesday November 13, when former pupil and Gloucester rugby player Will Graulich shouted out to him during the team’s lap of honour. Lee had been along to......

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Graulich and King play for Gloucester in LV=Cup

Published 09/11/2012

Graulich and King play for Gloucester in LV=Cup

Two former King’s pupils Will Graulich and Ed King have been selected by Gloucester Rugby for their opening LV= Cup fixture of the 2012-13 season away at Ospreys on Friday November 9. The LV= Cup has developed into a competition which......

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Former Headmaster remembered through pupil's bench

Published 16/10/2012

Former Headmaster remembered through pupil's bench

A legendary former headmaster at the King’s School, Gloucester was remembered by the installation of a memorial bench, designed and built by a former pupil. Lauren Markey (leaver 2012) wanted to ‘give something back’ to the school ......

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Former pupil Dave Courtney has passed away

Published 26/09/2012

We are sad to report the death of forem pupil Dave Courtney after a long fight with cancer. Dave was most recently seen at the school in July when he brought his Olympic torch for pupils to see. We were able to hold our own torch relay round the......

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Former Teacher Gerry Mason dies

Published 18/09/2012

It is with great sadness that we report the death of former teacher, Mr Gerry Mason. Mr Mason taught at the school from 1967 to the academic year 1996-1997. His four sons were also pupils at the school. While a teacher at the school, Mr Mason......

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Film of a 1952 PE lesson

Published 22/08/2012

We've kindly been sent a video of a 1952 PE lesson from former teacher Dr John Norrington-Davies. It is great to see how the boys at the school were taught basic football schools - not sure the David Beckham's of this world are quite taught like......

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New Sports Hall Handed Over

Published 22/08/2012

New Sports Hall Handed Over

Pupils returning in September will be able to start straight away at keeping alive the Olympic legacy following the handover of a new sports hall. Headmaster, Alistair Macnaughton met Managing Director of EG Carter and Compnay Ltd, Michael Carter......

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Former pupil John Brain dies

Published 31/05/2012

Everyone at The King’s School is deeply saddened by the news that former pupil John Brain (leaver 1978) passed away on Sunday morning (27 May). John was at King’s between 1972 and 1978. During his time here his sporting prowess was very ......

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Latest edition of King's Courier

Published 01/05/2012

The Spring 2012 edition of the King's Courier is now available. Take a look at stories on the recent former pupil sporting matches, memories of former pupils and details of events such as the Gold Day, Summer Ball and reunions. More details...

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