‘Youth today love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority, no respect for older people and talk nonsense when they should be working. They contradict their parents, talk too much in company, guzzle their food, lay their legs on the table, and tyrannise their elders.” Attributed to Socrates – 5th Century BC Surely a …
There has certainly been no shortage of action in Term 2. In this KingsCast, we hear from our Headmaster and Heads of School as they highlight the many exciting events that have taken place across our three campuses, ending on a high note with the 156th Annual Cadet Corps Regimental Passing Out Parade. Thank you to …
After 120 years of educating boys, Tudor House boldly entered a new era in 2017 with the introduction of girls. The co-education announcement was followed by two girls enrolling for the start of the 2017 school year, including current 6L student Olivia Trudgeon. These trailblazers led the way and another five girls joined throughout the …
Success isn’t easy, and though it sounds cheesy, Clear paths to great heights are quite rare. Just flip through this book – go ahead, take a look! Even champions started somewhere. Opening line from The Wonders of Never Giving Up The ability to keep going, even in the face of adversity, is such an important characteristic. …
As we reflect on Reconciliation Week, The King’s School acknowledges the important challenge to all Australians to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians. The King’s School acknowledges the Burramattagal people of the Darug nation, the traditional custodians of the land on …
“It’s in the act of having to do things that you don’t want to that you learn something about moving past the self. Past the ego.”Bell Hooks “People say to me all the time, “You have no fear.” I tell them, “No, that’s not true. I’m sacred all the time. You have to have fear …
In the lead up to National Boarding Week, which commences on 15 May, we take a look at one of Australia’s unique boarding experiences – our very own The King’s School, Tudor House. Tudor House is one of only two schools that offer boarding for primary-school-aged children and it’s where King’s boarders grow their boarding wings!
On the eve of the start of the new School Term, Headmaster Mr Tony George provides an update on what we have to look forward in Term 2.
That’s a wrap on Term 1! It’s been a busy Term with plenty of action across all three campuses. Take a listen to our Headmaster and three Heads of School, as they share some of the highlights in this Special Edition of KingsCast.
The title of this article is a quote from John Wooden, one of the only people to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player (1960) and a coach (1972). The men’s basketball coach for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) went on to win ten National Collegiate Athletic Association …
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