NEWS
LLOYD WEBBER HAILS KING’ S ROCHESTER
The brass musicians at King’ s Rochester are celebrating a successful weekend at the Woodard Schools Young Musician of the Year awards which was held on Saturday 6th May in the stunning Elgar Hall, Birmingham.
George Crawford, aged 13 and in Year 8 at King’ s Rochester Preparatory School won the Junior Young Musician of the Year title playing“ En Irlande” by Bozza on the French Horn and classmate Edward Hyde aged 13 was a commended runner-up also on the French Horn playing“ Morceau Symphonique” by Alexandre Guilmant.
The competition was adjudicated by the internationally famous cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, who commented:“ There must be something happening in the brass department at King’ s Rochester!”
Director of music, Mr Doug McIlwraith commented:“ The Musician of the Year competition selects the best musicians from all 40 Woodard Schools. The music on display is of an extremely high standard and to be selected as a finalist is high a accolade but to win it is remarkable.”
NORTHBOURNE PARK SCHOOL SENIOR PUPILS ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL
On Saturday the 13th May, senior pupils of Northbourne Park School completed their annual 14.7-mile walk to Canterbury Cathedral.
The pilgrimage started with a blessing at the school chapel, St Mary the Virgin, Betteshanger, from School Chaplain, Revd Nigel Hale. The 29 children and supervisors then set off into the beautiful Kentish countryside after having stocked up on plenty of water and snacks for along the way.
The pilgrimage is a special event in the school calendar as it gives the senior students a chance to reflect on the experiences they’ ve had during their time at Northbourne Park School. Many view it as a rite of passage transitioning into senior school life, and it also gives them a chance to clear their minds and focus, before they start their exams in a couple of weeks time. One pupil said:‘’ I like the pilgrimage because it gives me a chance to spend some quality time with my best friends before we all split up when school finishes.’’
The walk takes the children along the original pilgrim’ s path to Canterbury.
Priscilla Smith, head of outdoor education said:“ Congratulations to all the children and staff who completed the 14.7 miles. It was lovely to see such a fine display of great determination both mentally and physically.”
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