insideKENT Magazine Issue 60 - March 2017 | Page 119

Our aim is to anchor a 21st century education within the illustrious history of the oldest school in the country , dating from 597 AD . A King ’ s education rests on the simultaneous pursuit of academic and co-curricular excellence .
Situated in a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral , the setting , by its very nature , creates a spiritually aware , historically informed and aesthetically appreciative community .
The King ' s education is based upon strong academic roots . It emphasises and relies upon what is best in traditional independent school education , namely scholarly excellence supported by a caring pastoral and tutorial system . The most popular leaver destinations are Oxford and Cambridge , the Russell Group of Universities and colleges in the USA .
Over twenty sports are on offer from Rugby and Hockey , to Fencing and Equestrianism with most pupils representing the school in inter-school fixtures .
King ’ s Week is a unique festival of music , drama , art and recreation that has been held every year in the last week of the Summer Term since 1952 . Over 80 events ranging from jazz to dance , plays , lectures and recitals attracts thousands of visitors .
Music at King ’ s has a distinguished history with a strong reputation for performances of outstanding quality and variety . Excellent facilities and generous awards are available for outstanding musicians .
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