Kingswood College welcomed Stirling High School from East London to Grahamstown on Saturday for their annual derby day fixture. Kingswood had come off a number of good results and Stirling had struggled a bit this year. The game started well for the hosts who applied pressure from the get go, and although Stirling showed commitment…
K On Saturday Kingswood played against Port Rex from East London. The match started a lot of speed and both sides were happy to throw the ball around. Port Rex applied some early pressure deep in the Kingswood half and earn a penalty which they converted. For much of the first half Kingswood dominated possession,…
ACADEMIC AWARDS Term 2 – based on Term 1 results GRADE 8 Headmaster’s Commendation: Armstrong, Kirstin Boettiger, Araya Hurly, Taryn Maddocks, Lauren Mbanga, Azolile Mildenhall, Kayleigh Sheard, Lara Smith, Kayleigh Van Wyk, Megan Vassiliou, Tricia Williamson, Taylor Windsor, Holly Top Achievers: Hurly, Taryn Lacey, Jamie Smith, Kayleigh Vassiliou, Tricia Williamson, Taylor GRADE 9 Headmaster’s Commendation:…
“…From the day I arrived at Kingswood on the 11th of January 2015, my family and I have been welcomed with open arms. That day marked the beginning of a lifelong relationship between the school and my family. Kingswood has been my sanctuary, my place, my home. I arrived in an environment that allowed me to…
“…Kingswood College has been my home for nearly five years, and I can confidently say that this has been an experience like no other. I have grown, spiritually, mentally and physically (just about half an inch) and have been propelled to greater heights that have, not only allowed me to access my true potential, but…
The teaching spaces at the Kingswood Junior School are undergoing a metamorphosis in this, its 125th jubilee year. In an ever-changing world, schools cannot rely solely on traditional classroom spaces as a means to facilitate teaching. To this end, our Junior School has undertaken to move with the times! Pupils thrive in spaces which allow…
Kingswood College, while celebrating its rich history of 125 years of excellence and deeply respecting the core values and traditions developed over the years, realises that a world class school should meet the educational needs of contemporary and future young “digital natives” or the so-called “Generation Z”. The school analysed how it can continue to…
In its Centenary Year, Kingswood College pays tribute to 125 years of education informed by Methodism, by becoming the first school in Africa, and one of a small band of schools in the world, to formalise Character Education in its curriculum. The school’s goal to produce principled young men and women skilled to be successful…
Citation – Siyamthanda Nomoyi Siyamthanda Nomoyi, fondly known as Siya, is a true role model to her peers. She is able to stand up for what is right without being swayed by peer pressure. She has deep respect for her fellow man and demonstrates inner courage to fight for human dignity for those who are…
This morning the annual Neil Aggett Memorial Lecture took place at Kingswood College. The lecture takes place each year to celebrate the life of Neil Aggett and to honour his legacy. This year, Kingswood College welcomed Dr Gavin Andersson, friend of the late Neil Aggett, former trade unionist and Apartheid activist, prominent scholar in the…
