Farewell Year 13s!

Year 13 students couldn't have hoped for better weather to celebrate their final few hours at Kingswood. The evening sunshine added to the already stunning Prep School setting for the Leavers' Ball and made for a very memorable occasion as we said goodbye to our Upper Sixth and wished them well as they start their next life chapter. We also said farewell to Miss Brookes who has been resident Assistant Housemistress in Fonthill during the last four years.  She (and her dog, Rupert!) will be sorely missed but we wish her the best of luck as she starts as a Housemistress at Wellington College, Berkshire.

Farewell, Fonthill Year 13s and Miss Brookes!

Congratulations to Medha and Lillie!

Winners of this year's House awards go to Medha and Lillie!

'Spirit of Fonthill' is given each year to a girl who embodies the spirit of our House through her positive attitude towards House and School life, showing kindness to others, volunteering to help peers and/or staff, or willingly offering to participate in House events.  It's the students' choice and this year it was lovely to see so many different people nominated again across all year groups.  However, in first place, with an exceptionally high number of votes was Medha, being described as someone who 'cares about the whole House', 'is selfless with her time', 'positive and always smiling', 'superfriendly and the best big sister I could ask for' and who 'fulfils the criteria for this award perfectly'.

'Wright Way' is for somebody who has trodden the right path and who goes that extra mile to help out; somebody who is pro-active, seeing what needs to be done before being asked, or somebody who acts with humility and not seeking the limelight. It is always a hard decision for Fonthill tutors as there are so many girls this could apply to. We decided to award it to Lillie who always acts in the right way, is unfailingly polite, has been hugely supportive of both peers in her year and across all year groups in the boarding house. She also received the second highest votes for Spirit of Fonthill award with many student comments echoing tutor sentiments such as 'she's always so nice to everyone' and 'is always approachable'. She was also a very positive role model for and very welcoming to new boarders who joined us last Autumn term.

Summer House Entertainment

Despite exerting themselves in the baking hot sun at Sports Day earlier in the day, it was lovely to see that all Fonthill and Hall students were still able to find sufficient energy to enjoy our annual end of year barbecue and outdoor games. 
The limbo continued to be popular with tutors joining the queue this year and demonstrating impressive flexibility, but it was Pat who held on to her title of 'Limbo Queen' as friends had to hold the bar below the lowest notch!

Congratulations, Pat!

Great British Summer!

For once the beach trip actually went ahead! So often it has had to be cancelled due to poor weather but not this time! Sun, sea and sand was enjoyed by all!

KATS 2018

It was another splendid evening as we celebrated Kingswood's Artistically Talented Students at the annual Music and Drama Awards. The sun shone on the Performing Arts students as they strolled stylishly down the red carpet into the theatre.  In addition to the ever popular photo booth, all guests were treated to an evening of exceptional entertainment with a feast of delicious food, a magician, speech by inspirational guest speaker and former Kingswood drama student - Oscar Batterham - before the awards ceremony.  Congratulations to the many Fonthill girls who were either nominated or received awards for their contribution to this year's music and drama.

Fun and Games on Leavers' Day!

With their 'Wild West' theme, Year 13s had a wild time on Leavers' Day, celebrating their last day of official lessons, and enjoyed wrapping the boarders in cling film and showering them with silly string (and water!) as they left Fonthill to make their way over to breakfast!