Year 11 and Upper Sixth Leaving Celebrations
Today we say goodbye and good luck to our Year 11 and Upper Sixth students, leaving to begin their study leave next week.
Upper Sixth
The Upper Sixth, dressed as construction workers, had an emotional leavers' assembly with dancing, speeches, awards and words of wisdom and advice. They then had an evening drinks reception on the terrace in the sunshine with parents, before their leavers' dinner in the Organ Room. We wish them all the very best of luck with their exams and future plans, and are very proud of the young people they have all become.
Year 11
Year 11 also dressed up, as characters with the same initial as their first name! They took part in a quiz, watched video highlights of their time at KC in their leavers' assembly, before enjoying a BBQ style lunch on the lawn. We also wish them the very best of luck with their GCSEs. For those leaving us, good luck in your next adventures and for those staying to the Sixth Form, see you back here in September!
Some of our staff members even dressed up! Here are the "Pastoral Pirates!"
Space!
On Thursday, we were treated to two musical performances of Space, this year's whole school musical production. The afternoon performance featured the Prep School pupils with Senior School musicians and the second evening show featured Senior School students and professional musicians. Both productions consisted of classical music performances, choral pieces, poetry and Dance all performed by our amazing Kent College students, along with props created by our Art and Textiles students. We are very proud of you all!
Boarding Fun
Over the weekend, our boarders have been spending all their time outside in the sunshine. They have been relaxing, studying and playing out in the beautiful boarding house garden, as well as walking in the woodlands, visiting the bluebells, and sitting around the campfire in the forest.
Lower Sixth Team Building
On Wednesday afternoon, the new School Officer team went to the Escape Rooms in Tunbridge Wells. The team was divided into three groups representing the different areas the officers oversee: academic, wellbeing and charity. The afternoon was great fun and the girls really worked well in these different groups together. Hopefully, this will make them much stronger units over the coming year. The winning team, with an impressive time of just over 45 minutes was the academic team who did Temple Quest.
International Agent Familiarisation Trip
We welcomed international agents from countries including China, Hong Kong, Turkey, Ukraine, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to Kent College earlier this week. Not only were they able to see the school in the glorious sunshine, they met our boarders and day students who were fantastic and shared their experiences of life here.
HALO Lecture
Mr Mossman kicked off the summer term with a HALO lecture entitled "The Mystery of the Sea Peoples", in which he outlined the mysterious collapse of various near Eastern civilisations (e.g. Troy and Mycenae) during the late 12th century BCE. It was a very thought-provoking talk; Mr Mossman certainly captured the attention of the attendees with the different layers of the mystery and his enthusiasm for the subject. Scholars and Exhibition pupils were left pondering the excellent question posed by one of our Year 6 AIM pupils - where would we be now if those civilisations hadn't been destroyed?
"It was very interesting and we loved learning how civilisation collapsed." Josie, Ella and Jessica, Year 7
"I really enjoyed it. It really fascinates me and makes me think how much we should appreciate what we have whilst it lasts." Hattie, Year 7
"It was absolutely fascinating and really made us think about where we could be." Juliet and Imi, Year 7
"It was interesting and thought-provoking, covering topics I wouldn't otherwise have known about." Molly, Year 9
"It would be massively interesting to find the answer to the unanswered mystery. We loved this and want to find out more about it. We loved the plot twists of all the civilisations collapsing." Isabella, Marcella, Isla, Eva and Lyra, Year 6
"Very interesting talk - loved finding out about what could have happened so many years ago. Also the discovery of links to the Sea People (and the Welsh!!)" Amy, Lower Sixth
Chapel Service
This week the Upper Sixth and Year 11 students had their last Chapel Service with Chaplain Katie. While she held it together in the end, Chaplain Katie was extremely emotional, as she sent them off with a blessing for their future. We said extra prayers for exams, world peace, and compassion.
Upcoming Online Workshop
Please find below details of an upcoming online workshop that could be valuable for students and parents during what can be a particularly stressful time of year.
Led by Dr. Gagan Bangar (Lead Clinical Psychologist) and Dr. Jo Douglas (Consultant Clinical Psychologist), the session is designed to support parents in understanding and responding to the challenges teens face during exam season. Teenagers are also welcome to attend alongside their parents.
Workshop Highlights:
- Understand what your teen may be experiencing during exam season
- Learn supportive and effective communication strategies
- Discover practical tools to reduce stress and build resilience
- Gain confidence in supporting your teen’s mental and emotional wellbeing
- Engage in open Q&A with trusted clinical experts
Event Details:
- 📅 Date: 6th May
- 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (1.5 hours)
- 💻 Location: Online
- 📩 Register Interest: hello@collective-psychology.com
Year 9 Adventure Day
If you are in Year 7, please don't forget to sign up for our Year 9 Adventure Day, taking place on Saturday 17th May from 9.00am to 12pm. This event is designed to showcase the unique experiences that make Year 9 such a pivotal stage for both our current students and those joining us in September 2026.
Additionally, please do have a look at our new Year 9 prospectus, detailing the new opportunities available to Year 9 students, as well as how they begin work to attain their Global Citizenship Diploma.
Save the Date - Matilda
Please save the date for the Lower School production of Matilda Jr, taking place from 23rd – 25th June from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. It promises to be a fantastic show!
Second Hand Uniform Shop
The Second Hand Uniform Shop will be open from 3.00pm - 4.15pm on the following days. Please come to the main reception to sign in.
- Friday 9th May
- Friday 6th June
Join the KCPA!
Please find attached a flyer from the Kent College Parents’ Association (KCPA), which works closely with parents, teachers, and staff in the Senior School to support events and initiatives that benefit our students.
As the current leadership team will be stepping down at the end of May, they are seeking a new team, including a Chair, Co-Chairs, and Treasurer, to continue this important connection between parents and the school. They also welcome general volunteers to assist with events and activities.
For further details or to express your interest, please see above flyer for who to contact.
The Wellbeing Hub
This month’s focus is on ‘Managing challenging behaviour’. Visit the Wellbeing Hub for expert advice from Clare Price, Mental Health Specialist, Clinical Supervisor and CBT Therapist, Alicia Drummond, Therapist and Founder of The Wellbeing Hub, Victoria Bagnall, a world-renowned Speaker and Author on executive functioning, brain development and behaviour, and the Co-founder of Connections in Mind, and Lucinda Miller, Bestselling Author, and Founder and Clinical Lead of NatureDoc.
Have a lovely weekend!
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