KHS Summer Newsletter 2023

SPORTS DAY
Words by Mr Gregory, Director of Sport
After beginning the event with all our 100m semi-finals, it was time for the boys across all year groups to participate in their
remaining track events, while the girls competed in their field events, a tug of war competition and goal ball - a Paralympic sport
that was led by Year 12, sport prefect, Isla S. After a well-earned lunch break, the girls took to the track and the boys moved to
the field and their other activities. As we brought the day to a close, we saw some incredibly close races in our 100m finals and
the house 4 x 100m relays. Throughout all sessions we saw some incredible performances and records broken. The effort shown
as individuals along with the pupils’ absolute commitment to their houses was a joy to watch and showed just how many fantastic
athletes we have at KHS.
FAT SAM’S GRAND SLAM
Words by Ms Mannion, Head of Drama
For the first time at KHS, pupils in Years 7 to 10
had the opportunity to perform in a professional
working theatre at Watermans Art Centre.
After weeks of rehearsal, our talented young
performers wowed their audiences on both
nights with toe-tapping, sing-along favourites
including ‘My Name is Tallulah’, ‘Bad Guys’
and the titular ‘Fat Sam’s Grand Slam’. The
students thoroughly enjoyed their experience,
some members of the cast commented:
Athletics
This season has seen a raft of incredible performances in a wide number of events. With record numbers of District medals,
Middlesex Schools qualifications and ISA National Final medals, it is clear to see that athletics continues to grow as one of the
most successful and competitive sports at KHS.
Many of our athletes were chosen to represent Hounslow Borough
at the Middlesex Championships, a fantastic achievement:
Year 7 – Celine C, Bella O
Year 8 – Zach M, Ali A, Bella C, Lara M, Leila H,
Year 9 - Roxana A, Jake D, Josh C, Arlo L
Year 10 – Louis M, Charlie D, Ozzy C, Ollie B
Year 11 – Jude J-M
Cricket
Words by Mr Kinsella, PE Teacher
This term our pupils have performed admirably in their cricket
fixtures, producing brilliant results against well drilled teams. Notable
performances include victory for our Year 7 team against London Oratory
with Ollie H leading the charge into the next round of the Middlesex
cup. Our Year 8 A team, against all odds, picked up a creditable draw
against Harrodian. Jack S and Ethan T’s partnership was one of the
best innings I have seen at KHS. Our Year 9 side have worked very
hard during training sessions, looking at key technical aspects to
develop their cricket. Oli, Oscar and Jake are always on hand to help
guide their teammates during matches and training. Finally, our Year
10s drew with Radnor, won two against Maida Vale and Portland Place.
Special mentions go to Benny, Jesse and Lance. These pupils are
always driving the standards and when the pressure is on.
With 3 of the 4 pupils returning with a medal from the ISA
National Athletics final in Birmingham, it was a superb
performance from all:
U17 1500m – Gold – Louis M
U17 400m – Bronze – James B
U17 4 x 100m relay – Bronze – Charlie D and James B
U15 100m and 4 x 100m relay – 4th place – Jake D
Year 7 win against Latymer School
Inaugural Celebration Dinner
Words by Mr Gregory, Director of Sport
We were excited to host our first Sport
Celebration Dinner at Brentford FC
Community Stadium. Award nominees
and their parents were invited to the blacktie
event along with the whole school
community. We celebrated and recognised
our most committed, talented and best
performing sports people over the year.
We were joined by a special guest for the
evening, England and British and Irish Lions
Rugby Legend, Will Greenwood. We would
like to offer our sincerest thanks to Will for
his time, sharing his inspirational words and
advice with our pupils and presenting all the
awards on the night.
“It’s the best show I’ve ever been in! It was fun
to work with people in different years, and I
made a lot of fond memories during rehearsal.”
Seth (Bugsy Malone)
We all felt so happy when the final curtain fell,
and the audience just kept applauding! We all
really connected and made such good friends
in different year groups.”
Kira (Lena Morelli / Tillie)
“I’m usually nervous for shows but I wasn’t
nervous for this one as we had such a good
community, everyone was so supportive of
each other.”
Charlotte (Dotty)
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