NEW TO THE SCHOOL IN TERM 3!

5 year old Daniel Young (Transition 2) and new member of staff, Mr Andrew Elvidge, both started at King's on the same day last week. They also have the honour of being the smallest and tallest of the school!

'THE BEAST' IS A HIT WITH SELL-OUT PERFORMANCES!

The King's School Production of 'The Beast' was a big hit with all audiences during the last week of Term 2 as the boys performed this very colourful adaptation of 'Beauty and the Beast' with amazing skill and energy. The first roar of the Beast had everyone out of their seats (and a few younger members covering their ears and eyes). The special effects were outstanding, but it was the acting of the ensemble itself that was particularly impressive as the boys worked together to bring us a very slick and professional dramatic experience.

The audience was left hungry for more!

ALI WILLIAMS COMES TO BREAKFAST!

Over 200 boys and their Dads shared breakfast with All Black, Ali Williams this morning in the School library. Headmaster and Mr. Kevin Bowler, CEO of Tourism New Zealand also attended this wonderful World Cup themed breakfast kindly hosted by the Friends of King's School.

Guests tucked into a hearty breakfast while viewing the latest video campaign featuring the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in 2011. Boys also got a chance to put their questions on a whole range of subjects to Ali, as he kept them all enthralled with his rugby stories and positive thoughts on the future hopes of the All Blacks.

SCHOOL'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!

On Friday 4th June a special Assembly was held in the Memorial Hall to celebrate the 88th birthday of King's School. The traditional cake was cut by the youngest boy in the school, Yonatan Ben-Menachem and long-serving member of the Court of Members and past Chairman of the Board, Peter Harrison. The Prep School boys enjoyed eating the chocolate cake after the special Assembly!

FRIENDS' FAMILY FUN DAY

On Sunday 25th April under beautiful autumn sunshine, the Friends held their annual Family Fun Day on the Top Lawn. Families brought picnics and enjoyed the warm weather with friends whilst being entertained by the talented staff band - 'The Faculty'. Boys and their siblings took advantage of the many rides on offer on the astroturf, and filled up on sausages, cool drinks and ice cream. It was a wonderful afternoon for the whole school family and a highlight of the year for the boys.

LEST WE FORGET

The school's traditional Anzac Day Service was held on Friday 23rd April for the whole school in the Memorial Hall. Father John led the moving service with many boys lighting candles in memory of those lost in active service, and the reading out of the names of 56 King's Old Boys. A highlight of the service was Harry Legget's trumpet solo of "The Last Post".

ATHLETICS DAYS IN WARM AUTUMN SUNSHINE

Senior and Middle School Athletics Day took place at Mt Smart Stadium on Friday March 26th in glorious autumn sunshine. There was a huge turnout as usual to watch the boys perform in a wide variety of events, contesting for their personal best and of course, the coveted House Points. Several school records were broken on the day.

The Prep and Junior School also turned out to compete in their athletic events on Monday 29th March in similar sunny conditions. The sack races still proved to be the most popular event!

OLD BOY, MAX GIMBLETT TAKES ART CLASS

Internationally-acclaimed artist and Old Boy, Max Gimblett returned again to King's on Friday to take a group of boys for a special art class. Headmaster joined the group working with Max, all of whom were extremely fortunate to get to work close-up with the reknowned artist. Max's works are currently being exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.

LEADERS' COMMISSIONING SERVICE

The school leaders for 2010 were officially recognized on Friday morning at a special assembly for the whole school. At the service the Headmaster outlined what he considered the main responsibilities of the leaders to be, and handed each boy with his leadership badge. (A full list of leaders may be viewed on the Noticeboard).

GRANDPARENTS' DAYS AT SCHOOL

On Thursday and Friday morning the school was filled with some very special visitors as grandparents and special friends came to spend some time with their boys. The visitors were treated to some wonderful music from the school choirs and the Jazz Band before joining their boys for a visit to their classrooms.

KING'S BOYS WIN PRIZE FOR CRICKET

3 Year 6 boys, Anthony Benfell, Will Boyden and James Lewis won a 5 team cricket skills competition at the break in the recent one day cricket international between the Black Caps and Australia played at Eden Park. The prize was a $5,000.00 donation to the winning club from the National Bank. A fantastic boost for the Indoor Cricket Facility fundraising project at Parnell Cricket Club. Well done boys!

RELAY FOR LIFE

On Saturday 20th Febraury, a team of enthusiastic King's boys took part in the "Relay for Life" at Mt Smart Stadium raising money and awareness for the Cancer Society. Boys took turns at keeping the relay going right through the night and into Sunday morning, at the same time taking part in many other activities for this worthy cause.

THE GREAT RIDE FOR HEART!

The Great Ride for Heart is now well and truly underway and riding through a town near you!

One of the cyclists is King’s parent, Malcolm Legget, who together with other leading cardiologists and health professionals, have started an epic journey from Cape Reinga to Bluff. The riders have paid all their own expenses and every cent raised will go directly towards setting up a research hub for preventive heart health at the University of Auckland, to be endowed in perpetuity for the benefit of all New Zealanders.

You can follow where the riders are day by day on GPS and check out the daily Ricoh Shot of the Day video blogs on www.heartracer.org.nz Donations may be made through the website online.

THE NEW YEAR GETS OFF TO A FLYING START!

All new boys and staff were welcomed this morning in a powhiri at full school assembly and the school start to hum again with anticipation for the year ahead. The Kapa Haka performed for the whole school and Headmaster addressed the boys with a message of encouragement to always strive for your best at all times.



Seen here are some new Year 1 boys, and some Middle School boys in their new summer hats.