Category: Charity
2019 KS Education Foundation Fundraiser
KS Education Foundation hosted their fundraising dinner at the Royal Academy. Thank you to all those that attended and have supported the KSEF, one of KS’s core charities that provides two 100% bursaries a year.
Knightsbridge School Parents Association: Fundraising Gala 2019
Thank you so much to our incredible parents association who organised such a wonderful fundraiser for our KS community this Wednesday! Special thanks to all parents on the fundraising committee for your incredible organisation and generosity. A staggering amount of money was raised for our KS charities and Parents Association, an amazing achievement that could not have…
KS Foundation Stage Charity “Townships Trust” trip to South Africa
Over the Easter holiday, Mr James Gibson (KS Charities co-ordinator) visited (Townships Trust’s) Langa Moravian Educare school (pre-school) in Cape Town South Africa to see for himself where the money that we raised through the various activities—ie Bake Sale and EYFS Fashion Show is going. He reported “This is a special place as not only is…
Knightsbridge School Education Foundation
Hugo Eddis & Lori Li Following the wonderful KSPA drinks party, where Mrs Lori Li (Chair, KSPA) presented Mr Hugo Eddis (Chair KSEF) with a cheque for £15,000 from the KSPA, a private tour of The Royal Academy featuring Jasper John’s exhibition by the curator was followed by dinner. It was a wonderful evening! All monies raised,…
Junior Marathon Fundraising for the Matt Hampson Foundation
Our Head Boy ran the Junior Marathon last Sunday in aid of the Matt Hampson Foundation, which aims to provide advice, support and treatment for anyone suffering serious injury or disability. He came 28th out of 172 runners, with top young athletes taking part from across the U.K. Over £1100 was raised too, an incredible…
J1 Mini Harrods Heart Paintings for NSPCC
On Tuesday the J1 children were involved in an art initiative with local artist Ronald Diennet and Mini Harrods. The children worked collaboratively to create two heart canvases, each measuring 1.5m squared, and the finished results are spectacular. There was a lot of brightly coloured paint used, most of which went on to the canvases,…
Senior School Charity Sale for Sentebale
A group S4 pupils raised a fantastic £162 for the Senior School charity, Sentebale. Sentebale supports orphans and vulnerable children, many of whom are affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. The girls should be so proud of themselves for organising their own charity sale and donating so much money to such a fantastic…
Senior School Teaching Assistant Raises over £1700 for Charity
Miss Emma Grant raised an incredible £1720 for charity on the weekend of the 1st October. She has been training for months in preparation for the half-marathon and has been putting just as much effort into her fundraising. Miss Emma finished the Windsor Half-Marathon in a great time and was cheered on by lots of…
Our Best Ever Jeans for Genes Day
KS was a vision in blue for a day and we managed to raise an awesome £661.77 for Jeans for Genes. A special mention must go to the many who came in double denim! The money raised will help fund a range of initiatives that improve the lives of children affected by a…