A Thrilling Day of Cricket! 🏏🔥

30th June 2026Leanne Johnston

L-R Back row: Amelia, Erena, Emily, Mary-Anne, Eve, Christina, Charlotte, Cecelia, L-R Front row: Emma, Imogen, Emily, Matilda

What a sensational day of cricket for our U15 girls’ team! Facing off against the region’s best, the squad put on an absolute masterclass in skill, creativity, resilience and sheer determination. The students embodied our Accomplished Student charateristics.

Here is how an action-packed double-header unfolded:

Match 1: KEVI vs. Easington Academy

The girls started the tournament with all cylinders firing. Setting a formidable target or chasing with intent, our batting lineup scored 129 runs. Easington Academy fought hard, but our disciplined bowling attack and sharp fielding kept the pressure on, restricting them and allowing us to secure a dominant first victory!

Match 2: KEVI vs. St Leonard’s Catholic School

In a true clash, KEVI faced off against fellow County winners, St Leonard’s, in a nail-biting thriller. It was a spectacular display across both innings, with our girls showcasing exceptional prowess with both the willow and the corck.

In a game that went right down to the wire, it was a heart-stopper. Despite a valiant, high-energy performance in the field, St Leonard’s just managed to squeak past our total of 99 runs, reaching 100 in a tense, final-over finish. This mirrored the Boys’ team with an agonisingly close result.

While the second result didn’t quite go our way, the girls played with the hearts of champions, finishing 32nd out of 360 schools across England. To compete at this level with unwavering team spirit is a massive achievement and a KEVI first!

Huge congratulations to the entire squad — you’ve made us incredibly proud!

Cricketing Success for U15 Girls

28th June 2026Leanne Johnston

For the first time ever, King Edward’s are fielding a hard-ball Girls Cricket team. Pleasingly, the girls are enjoying this and are achieving great results, notably winning the Northumberland and Tyneside section of the MCC Knight Stokes Cup. The team have secured victories over The Duchess’s Community High School and Queen Elizabeth High School. They now progress to the regional final in Yarm where victory would see progression to Headingley. A fantastic first season for a talented team!

KEVI Students Speak Out

24th June 2026Leanne Johnston

Students from King Edward’s got a chance to polish their speaking skills in a special workshop. The event, which was run by the Speakers Trust in conjunction with the English Department, was attended by over 30 Year 10 students and gave them the opportunity to develop their public speaking skills.

The Speakers Trust works with young people across the country with the aim of giving them the opportunity, skills and confidence to communicate and be heard. 

Over the course of the day-long workshop, pupils benefited from top tips on everything from how to be confident when speaking to telling stories to engage audiences. They also learned about the ‘communication triangle’ used by professional communicators to structure speeches and presentations. 

The training session helped to equip students with skills they will use in their academic studies and future careers. Jack, who attended the workshop, said:

“I really enjoyed it. It helped you to think about public speaking in a different way and not worry about it as much. I’ll definitely remember some of the tips next time I have to do a presentation.”

King’s Trust Students Dig Into Rural Careers

24th June 2026Leanne Johnston

As part of our commitment to The King’s Trust, we are always looking for vibrant ways to introduce our students to the vast array of career paths available across different sectors of the economy. Recently, the stars aligned perfectly when we partnered with Solidarity Farm to deliver a series of immersive day sessions.

Tucked away on the scenic edge of the Northumberland National Park, Solidarity Farm is a working organic haven. Home to a pedigree herd of Luing cattle, a thriving flock of sheep and an abundance of local wildlife; it provided the ultimate outdoor classroom for our students to experience agriculture and conservation up close and personal.

The weather could not have been better, giving our students the perfect backdrop to dive straight into farm life. The day was packed with practical, eye-opening experiences that bridged the gap between modern food production and traditional heritage.

  • Livestock Encounters: Students got hands-on by feeding and holding newborn lambs and chickens, gaining a real sense of the care required in livestock farming.

  • Canine Intelligence: We watched in awe as a skilled sheepdog demonstrated its precision, working seamlessly to herd sheep right into the barn.

  • Tractors Through the Ages: Agriculture is highly technical, and our students explored this evolution firsthand by examining the farm’s collection of vintage and modern tractors.

  • The Field Trip Tradition: To top off the agricultural tour, everyone piled into a tractor-drawn trailer for a ride out into the fields to meet the impressive Luing cattle.

Mindfulness and Muddy Boots

Farming isn’t just about machinery and livestock; it’s also about land management, sustainability, and mental well-being. After a busy morning, we headed out on a scenic nature walk to appreciate the local biodiversity.

We paused the fast pace of modern life to try some forest bathing—practising mindfulness right beneath the canopy of the trees. Afterwards, we enjoyed an alfresco lunch surrounded by stunning, panoramic views of the Northumberland countryside.

The Ultimate Learning Curve: No true outdoor experience is complete without a bit of character building! The farm’s eco-friendly composting toilet proved to be a unique logistical challenge for some to navigate—but it was all brilliant, practical learning about sustainable living.

A Community That Inspires

What truly made the day unforgettable was the people. The team at Solidarity Farm are knowledgeable, deeply committed and incredibly engaging. Their genuine passion for sustainable agriculture and the environment was infectious, and they shared their career insights openly.

Not to be outdone, our King’s Trust students threw themselves into the experience wholeheartedly. They were curious, enthusiastic, and unafraid to ask big questions about the future of farming and land management. This was a truly informative, immersive and inclusive experience that opened up new horizons for our young people. A massive thank you to Solidarity Farm for hosting us and inspiring the next generation of rural innovators!

KEVI Talent Takes Center Stage at Mid-Northumberland Concert This Sunday

24th June 2026Leanne Johnston

We are delighted to share this special event featuring our former Head of Music and a number of our talented music students. The supremely talented Robin Forbes is the Musical Director for this exceptional evening of jazz.

We are immensely proud to support our fantastic musicians, and we invite the entire KEVI community to come out and watch them shine.

  • Current Student Soloists Will and Ollie. Both are current KEVI students and talented choral scholars who will be stepping into the spotlight as featured soloists.

  • Choral Scholarship Sopranos: The soprano section will be bolstered by two more of our current brilliant choral scholars, Martha and Piper.

  • Alumni Spotlight: We are also thrilled to welcome back former students Edgar and Oscar. Both are currently pursuing their musical dreams at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama and are returning as featured soloists for this event.

A programme for the event can be found below:

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Success at the Belsay Horse Trials!

16th June 2026Leanne Johnston

We are incredibly proud of our six talented King Edward’s students who competed in the NSEA Qualifier at the Belsay Horse Trials this May. Showcasing immense dedication, hard work and teamwork, the riders delivered fantastic results across the board.

Highlights from a brilliant day of competition:

  • Superb Team Effort: The KEVI team rode outstandingly to secure 3rd place in both the Showjumping and the Jumping with Style categories.

  • Individual Performance: A special congratulations goes to Emily, who took 1st place to win the Jumping with Style competition, alongside a fantastic 4th place finish in Showjumping. Thanks to her stellar performance, Emily has officially qualified for the National Championships at Addington, Buckinghamshire, in both events later this year!

Congratulations to the entire team for representing the school so brilliantly. We look forward to cheering Emily on at the Nationals!

Year 8 Open Evening

15th June 2026Leanne Johnston

This will be held on Thursday 18 June from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. All parents/carers and Year 8 students are welcome to come and take a look around our school and meet with staff and current students to find out more about our school.

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