Kington School celebrates 376th birthday

8:00am Monday 13th October 2008

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PUPILS at one of the oldest schools in the county have celebrated 376 years since it was founded in Kington.

Lady Hawkins’ annual Foundress’ Day, which marks the moment Lady Margaret Hawkins opened its doors in 1632, was remembered, as always, with a service at St Mary’s Church attended by guests including Mayor of Kington Allan Lloyd.

The Rev Marcus Small gave the sermon, with head boy Matthew Lampitt and head girl Irene Morgan leading the responses, before music and drama performances came from fellow pupils, staff and governors. Afterwards, headteacher Jon Barry enjoyed lunch with the students.

As part of the Foundress’ Day celebrations, the school is allowed to fly the Red Ensign and so becomes one of the few places in the country where Royal Navy flag is flown on land.

An afternoon of sport against Tenbury High School and Queen Elizabeth School, Bromyard, followed.

The celebrations came after a successful open evening at the school on September 25, which saw community residents watch students undertake various academic activities.