One to make you smile

I wish I had been that brave!

Arthur E C Meehan

It is with great sadness that I have to tell you of the peaceful passing of my father Arthur Ernest Charles Meehan on the 31^st October 2011 at the age of 89.

Arthur was born on Kingham Hill on the 12th April 1922 in the bailiff's cottage. Arthur's father was Frederick Arthur Meehan who worked on the estate and was himself and Old Boy. Kingham Hill archives show that Frederick entered the School on the 30th August 1902 at the age of 9 along with his brother Ernest who was 11. Arthur's sister Esmee was also born on the estate and worked for much of her life in the school refectory.

Careers Day - The Final Report

Feedback from the School

"Our first Careers Day was a fantastic success" - Kim Raccio, Dept Head Academic Studies Head of 6th

The pupils said...

Current Year 13 pupil Jack Horgan described Norwich Old Boy Patrick Sullivan as a "legend"

Old Boys and Girls reported

"Most were amazed at the confidence and the way that most of the pupils asked really searching questions, sensible ones and appeared genuinely interested in the whole proceedings" Mike Kent, KHA Careers Team

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 December 2011 13:09

David Roberts

David Roberts

1940 - 2011

Norwich Tutor and House Master 1981 – 1992

David Roberts was born in the Black Country in December 1940, the son of a manager in a local engineering company. He was educated at the George Dixon Grammar School in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the school named after a prominent 19th Century MP and Mayor of Birmingham who was a major proponent of "education for all". (The school also gave its name to one of television's most famous policemen – Dixon of Dock Green).

Kingham Hill Rugby Tour of France 2011

Kingham Hill rugby has undergone massive development over the last three years. We are hugely thankful to our sponsors, Red Kite Funds, for giving us the resources to obtain high quality training equipment and team wear and assistance with our rugby tour. The hard work that has been put in to develop this sport by the staff and players meant that we had earned the right to tour, and France was selected as a suitable destination due to the quality of their rugby, their hospitality and the location of the Rugby World Cup 2011.

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 November 2011 15:40

Direct Donations

We have changed School Day's bank details.

To enable our work we welcome donations of any size, regular donations, standing orders and we still accept cheques!!

CLICK HERE for those new details and for more information about donations.

How many of you can work this out?

One sent in from our readers - can you work this out?

Answers accepted in the comments box at the bottom.

What do the following seven words all have in common ?

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 17:23

Major Leo Stanton

I am personally very pleased to be able to add a picture of Leo Stanton to his obituary page.

The picture was provided by his widow Carol after one of his friends, Andrew Rowell (also an Old Boy) asked if it would be possible to include one. The picture is of Leo on his wedding day and in many ways is a fitting reminder of how we knew him in happier times, as he was on one of the happiest days of his life.

He is remembered fondly by a great many who knew him at Kingham, myself included.

*NEW* Careers Area

Your School Days Team are delighted to introduce a whole new section the 'Careers Area'.

This follows on from the successful Careers Day held at KHS on the 24th of November this year. One of the difficulties was the lack of time the pupils had to speak with everyone. Another problem is many of you were unable to come and support Careers Day, due to where you live (Hong Kong for example!). This means pupils may not have learn everything they might have wanted to.

We are now seeking anyone who is willing to fill out a very short online questionnaire <<< click here >>>. This will be the basis of your Profile, contained within will be a link (protected against spam) allowing pupils to email you directly and ask questions or advice within your area of experience. I do not expect any of you to be bombarded with email or to provide pages of advice but if you are asked a question it is likely to be very important to the individual pupil and a shame not to use your knowledge in such as positive way.

Alan Emberson

We are saddened to learn of the death of Alan Emberson. Alan used to teach maths, lead the DoE scheme and drive the mini bus.

At this time we do not have any more details than this, if you know more or knew Alan, such as when he was at the school, please contact the editing team.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 09:01

Message from the Governors

Recently we received a message from the Chairman of the Board of Governors - "The Board of Governors wish to convey to the KHA the gratitude of the board for the ongoing generous support of Kingham pupils through the provision of bursaries".