Matches
U15.16 v. Frensham Heights
On Tuesday the U15/16 Netball team faced Frensham Heights away. The first quarter was a slightly scrappy but after a team talk at the end of the quarter the team found their flow and settled. There was great defending from Kora W (GK), Jas K (GD) and Zoe L (WD), the girls worked so hard to close down space and really put the pressure on. At half-time, the score was 11-11.
In the second half, the girls found a new lease of life and their determination to win was clear. Aoife W (WA) was throwing exceptionally accurate balls into our shooters Maddie I (GA), Amber C/Audrey W (GS) and the success rate was high and with Macy B always offering on the circle meant that they could work the ball in and out of the circle to get in the perfect position to shoot. Imogen C (GK) turned the ball over copious amounts in the final quarter which helped the team cross the finish line with a superb 22-16 win. Well done to the whole team, you all played so well, and it was a great example of tenacity and determination.
Mrs Woolgar
Hockey: U13 A v. Belmont
On Wednesday afternoon, the U13A girls Hockey team welcomed Belmont to our Wilsons' Pitch for their match. With some drizzle still in the air, the girls got warmed up with great enthusiasm and began preparing for their game. The game started at a high tempo and this continued throughout the afternoon! Both teams worked tirelessly, always tracking back to help the team and attacking with great determination. Sydney R found her position when playing in defence, her brilliantly powerful hit helped us to get the ball out wide to our players when taking a free hit or 16. Alongside Sydney in defence, Belles H and Matilda R made countless tackles at important moments in the game. Duke of Kent School took the lead with a great goal by Niamh A but Belmont came back fighting and scored within minutes to level the match at 1-1. As the game went on, the girls began to find their flow and the passes started to come together. The midfield players including Bella S, Isla B, Jess I played some great balls through to the forwards and created many goal scoring opportunities. The game was of great quality and end to end stuff but Duke of Kent School managed to find the next gear and the goals began to flow. The score finished 9-3 to Duke of Kent School. A huge well done to Maggie B in goal, for making multiple important saves and showing great determination. Congratulations to Isla B for being voted girl of the game. Well done to everyone involved for a great afternoon of hockey and thank you members of the B team who stepped up during the afternoon!
Miss Vickers
Hockey: Years 3 and 4 v. Belmont
Years 3 & 4 had a wonderful time on Thursday afternoon playing their first hockey match of the term. We welcomed Belmont to our Wilsons' Pitch and everyone enjoyed getting involved and practising their new skills including dribbling, passing and tackling. It was a great afternoon finishing in a 3-2 win for the U8s and a 2-0 win for the U9s. Well done to all the girls involved!
Miss Vickers
Cross Country Competition at Ardingly College
On Monday the U9, U11 and U13 Cross Country team travelled to Ardingly College. The format was a little different to usual. The runners ran in heats trying to reach an A or B final. The distance of each race was shorter than normal, but each runner needed to run twice throughout the afternoon. This took great determination, particularly for the younger runners who found the first race quite daunting. All of the Duke of Kent School team ran to their very best ability and should be proud of their efforts. Ardingly were a little too strong but Duke of Kent School performed well in comparison to the other three schools involved.
This was a worthwhile experience for our runners and it will stand them in good stead for the upcoming ISA London South events next term.
Well done to all who made the school team and thank you to the amazing support from parents.
Mr Herbert
Football: U16 v. Kingswood House
The U16 football team played Kingswood House at home on Tuesday afternoon. Both teams were very well matched with the game flowing from end to end. An early goal from Ben W put Duke of Kent School ahead. Marcus D scored a second from a tight angle and then repeated the same shot after a great through ball from Ben W. Kingswood House came back into the game with a couple of good strikes but Duke of Kent School finished the match off with Freddie S poaching a goal after it bobbled around the box after a corner. The effort from all of the Duke of Kent School team was fantastic throughout. Well done to all who played.
Mr Herbert
Football: U15 B v. St. Edmund's
On Tuesday, the U15B team played a football match against St. Edmund's School. The match was evenly contested throughout with both teams playing end to end attacking football. The score finished 6-3 to Duke of Kent School, with Harry S being the stand-out player for his tireless work scoring 4 goals. Well played to everyone involved, and great work ethic during the entire match.
Mr Orme
Years 7 and 8 House Football.
On Wednesday saw Year 7 and 8 start their house football competition. The competition was split into an 8 a-side A and a 5 a-side B tournament. It was great to see all the boys involved giving it their all and showcasing their skills. Each house played one another with the top 2 teams being involved in a final and 3rd and 4th place taking place on Wednesday 1st December at 2:30pm.
A Team Final
Buzzard vs Peregrine
3rd and 4th playoff
Kestrel vs Hawk
B Team Final
Kestrel vs Hawk
3rd and 4th playoff
Buzzard vs Peregrine
Mr Green
Years 5 & 6 Boys' House Football
On Wednesday, the Year 5&6 House Football took place with all houses excited and ready to play. This year, each house joined together with another to play against the other two houses, three matches were played allowing each house to play alongside the others. In the first match Peregrine and Kestrel played against Buzzard and Hawk. The second match had Peregrine and Buzzard vs Kestrel and Hawk, and the third match had Peregrine and Hawk vs Kestrel and Buzzard. All three matches had some great football played and they were all closely contested. Each house had a star awarded to a player for a some great play, teamwork and sportsmanship. These were awarded to Eddie C, Harry L, Patrick W, Arthur H and John B. The results for year 5&6 house football were as follows:
1st Buzzard
2nd Peregrine
3rd Hawk
4th Kestrel
Well played to everyone involved and Congratulations to the winners Buzzard.
Mr Orme
The Remembrance commemoration of 11th November is always a moving event and this year was no less so. We were joined by Lieutenant Colonel Debs Taylor from the Royal Logistics Corporal who spoke eloquently about those who volunteered and served in past world wars and then paid tribute to those who continue to serve today. Poems, written by Annie B and Holly B, were beautifully read. We all came together as a whole School to pay our respects around the flagpole. Congratulations to Kora W for playing the Last Post so beautifully. Thank you to Mr Lodge and Mr Seeley for organising a special commemoration. Have a lovely weekend.
Massive congratulations to Niamh A in Year 8! She has been selected to play in the girls U14 Surrey County Hockey team. This is a tremendous achievement and a tough side to be picked for.
The early morning mist on Thursday provided an evocative scene at school for our annual Remembrance Day. The silhouettes on the hill (a pilot, two soldiers and a suffragette), created by Mrs Kerr, and the double flags, also provided a wonderful backdrop for the morning's events. In the PA Hall Mr Lodge spoke of his 'other' job as an Army officer before we were treated to readings by Holly B and Annie B, which were the winning entries for the House Remembrance writing competition. Our wonderful guest, Lt Col Debs Taylor, the Commanding Officer of 151 Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps, spoke of the role of her unit, including how 151 Regt assisted in the response to COVID 19 in London. She also discussed sacrifice, not just in war, but in terms of the effort people such as NHS workers have made in recent months. The entire School gathered at the flagpole for the Last Post ceremony. After an ode to The Fallen read by Mrs Knox, wreaths were laid by Mr (Maj) Lodge, Casper C, Lucy P, Erin C and Johnny B. Kora W played a superb rendition of the Last Post and Reveille which provided a highly fitting tribute to this poignant occasion. 
The semi-finals for the Duke of Kent School Bake Off were held this week. Our 8 semi-finalists once had a chance to once again dazzle the judges with the cakes that set them apart from the rest of the 40 bakes that were entered this year.
Percussion Assembly
Focusing on the Christmas theme, our brand new book The Christmas Pig by JK RowlingThis is a book we can read with our children to get into the festive mood.
