Category: News
Paralympic Champion Tim Prendergast Visits the Senior School
The Senior School were treated to an incredibly inspirational assembly by Paralympian Tim Prendergast this week. Tim discussed the incredible journey he’s been through on his way to winning gold and silver medals at two Paralympic games. It was truly inspiring to hear how he’s overcome the many difficult challenges he’s faced.
Sports Day 2016
We had a fabulous Sports Day at the Millennium Arena in Battersea Park. It was wonderful to see so much determination and so many happy faces. Despite the occasional light rain shower the children’s spirits were not dampened at all… they showed courage, fearlessness, fairness and integrity all day and can be so proud of how…
Chelsea Flower Show Knightsbridge School Tricycles
In collaboration with award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, Mini Harrods ran a competition for children to design two gardens to form part of the Harrods Eccentric Tricycles display at the Chelsea Flower Show. Diarmuid was so impressed with all the entries which were of such a high standard but there could only be two…
J1 Paintings Raise £10,000 for NSPCC
We are delighted to announce that the J1 Heart paintings, which were made in association with Mini Harrods last term, have raised £10,000 for NSPCC. The beautiful artworks, created by our talented J1’s with visiting artist Ronald Diennet, were exhibited for two weeks in The Halcyon Gallery in Harrods and during this time visitors had…
Entrepreneurs’ Evening 2016
This year’s Entrepreneur Event, where children created, merchandised and sold their own products, was a huge success. The quality and hard work that the children put into the event was outstanding. A big thank you to the three fantastic judges – Paul Deeming (Finance Executive), Harry Scrope (Brompton Bikes Managing Director) and Tabitha Webb (Fashion…
ISI Report 2016
Please click here to view our 2016 ISI report. We are delighted that we were awarded excellent in every single category.
A Week of Spectacular Junior School Productions
View fullsize The J1 production of The Jungle Book (pictured) and the J3 productions of the classic musical Annie were a great success. All the children were totally professional whilst acting to packed audiences and there were some wonderful solo performances too. Congratulations to all involved and a special well done to the Creative Arts…
Artist-In-Residence Edwina Bridgeman
View fullsize From 8th to 12th February 2016 the Art Department hosted the artist Edwina Bridgeman. She led workshops with all pupils from J1 to S8 in which the children were encouraged to work creatively with a wide range of materials. Edwina helped the children to think about the theme of birds in art and…
Edible Garden and Eco Group News
Spring is around the corner and Eco Group are getting prepared to get planting in our wonderful Edible Garden again! Pupils have been growing fantastic organic mushrooms, the Eco Warriors have been making bird boxes and a ‘Seed Swap’ will be happening after half term to share interesting varieties of plants and tips for growing….
Table Tennis Evening at St Columba’s
View fullsize The Knightsbridge School sports department and Darius Knight, an Olympic table tennis player and our resident professional coach, hosted a brilliant evening of table tennis on Thursday, featuring our U11 and U13 teams as well as squads from various neighbouring prep schools. The hall was a sight to behold, with dozens of table…