In response to latest DfE COVID-19 Guidance for Schools, a letter has been sent to all parents and carers in relation to new measures being introduced from Wednesday 5th January 2022. Please read the letter in full here. 

• All staff, and students have been advised that unless exempt, they should wear a face
  covering in classrooms as well as communal areas of school including corridors
  and halls.
• All staff and students should complete an LFD test before they return to
  school on Wednesday 5 January.

We thank you for your continued support and will continue to update you as
further information becomes available.

To help celebrate the new year, we would like to celebrate the hard work and talents of our students and staff who have recorded a selection of performances. We know lots of you  have enjoyed our 12 Days of Christmas performances, so we have uploaded a new set of music to enjoy – click here to see all of our December 2021 recordings.

The Twelve Days of KEVI Christmas

As we move towards Christmas, we would normally have a series of live performances where students share their outstanding music skills with the community. Due to the current situation regarding COVID-19, these live events have not taken place this year but our students, and the Music Department, have been working hard behind the scenes to rehearse, perform, record and share a series of performances for their fellow students, parents, carers and the community to enjoy. Please visit out ‘Twelve Days of KEVI Christmas’ page here each day in the run up to Christmas for a new performance.

Y12 student Amy Stokoe has been recently selected for the English Schools’ Ski Association Training Senior Squad First Team 2021-2022 and has been in Italy training for the last 2 weeks.

This weekend Amy competed in FIS giant slalom and slalom races races in Alpe Cermis in the Dolomites competing with women from all over the world.

Amy was the fastest British racer in giant slalom. Giant slalom is not her main discipline as she is only able to train for this abroad and has been unable to be in the mountains much these last 21 months. She was the 2nd fastest Briton on Sunday, finishing 30th on a tough course where half the field didn’t finish the first run.

This is a fantastic achievement and we wish her every success!

Staff and students at King Edward’s have once again made a great contribution to Wansbeck Food Bank this week. Their generous donations were greatly appreciated. Thanks to all students and staff for their contributions.

Congratulations to our U15s Boys Rugby Team who are through to the last 16 of the national cup after beating Kings Williams College 18-17 with a last play penalty kick on Tuesday! Our next fixture will be at home and is scheduled for after Christmas with more details to follow should anyone wish to come and watch. Thanks to Mr Short and Mr Rhodes for taking our students to Leeds for the fixture.

Food Bank Collection – Thursday 9 December

Christmas Jumper Day – Thursday 16 December

Christmas Lunch – Thursday 16 December

End of Term – Friday 17 December.  School will open on Wednesday 5 January 2022

The letter issued to students, parents & carers can be read in full here

Huge congratulations to our Cross Country team who came third in the English Schools Athletic Association National Finals in Newquay at the weekend.

(From right to left) Liam Roche, James Tilly, Matthew Walton, Will de Vere Owen, Ryan Davies and Bertie Marr put in a fantastic effort in dreadful conditions to secure their place. Well done to all and thank you to their parents for their support.