Teach Conference 2025
The Teach Conference hosted by Kingswood College in August had close to 200 educators from around the country attending.
uk branch news
Legacy at Lords Dinner, UK
On Saturday, 6 September 2025, Kingswood hosted a truly historic black-tie dinner in the Writing Room of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Pavilion, a landmark dating back to 1890. It was a fitting venue for an event celebrating Kingswood’s proud 131-year heritage—an environment steeped in tradition, much like the College itself.
Kingswoodians in London
On Friday, the 5th of September, the Kingswoodian Club held a function at The Wandle Pub in South West London.
Kingswood in London – Two Special Gatherings in September 2025
The Kingswoodian Club is thrilled to announce that we will be heading over to the UK for a whistle-stop, and we look forward to getting together with our Kingswood family in London.
Brian Bennett (OK 2022) makes Zimbabwean cricketing history!
Brian Bennett (OK 2022) has made cricketing history after an incredible knock, scoring Zimbabwe’s fastest test century in a match against England at Trent Bridge.
Dr Richard Brown (OK 1984) awarded by Royal Aeronautical Society
On the 14th of December, Dr Richard Brown (OK 1984) was recognised for his contributions to the understanding of helicopter aerodynamics.
Old Kingswoodian LET(ME) Nicholas Lester (OK 2011) is presented with the Prestigious Herbert Lott Award
In recognition of his outstanding work as part of the port crew on HMS Lancaster, Nicholas Lester (OK 2011) was presented with the Herbert Lott Award on Saturday by First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE.
From Oxford to Amazon: Diana Schwedhelm (OK 2009)
From Oxford to Amazon, and all during Covid – we recently caught up with Diana Schwedhelm (OK 2009) who just attended her graduation ceremony at the University of Oxford. Turns out, Diana completed her MBA (with Distinction we might add) from Oxford University at the end of 2020 and due to Covid restrictions, they delayed the graduation ceremony until this year.
Family Day At The Mill Cricket Club, Bedford
The Midlands Branch of the OK Club organized a family day at the picturesque Mill Cricket Club last Sunday 15 May 2022. This beautiful venue is on Spring Grove, the farm of Hugh Ansley.
Nick Marffy (OK 2014) Passes Out as Royal Marine Commando
Congratulations to Nick Marffy (OK 2014) ‘passed out’ as a Royal Marine Commando in UK in February 2022, earning his Green Beret and becoming part of the world’s most elite amphibious force.