King's School News

London Trip
Years 5 and 6 have been to London. When they arrived on Monday 5th March they were given a special guided tour inside Number 10 Downing Street. They have also visited the CBBC Studios, had a... View Article >
The Snack Attack ...
Thank you to everyone who took part in our competition. Zayli of Year 5 was the overall winner - well done !! To see all the class winners and the winning design please view our gallery. View Article >
RSPB Little Schoo...
This year the Reception Class and Year One took part in the rspb’s Little School’s Bird Watch. Our survey results were sent in to join the national figures. Here is an item by Sean Chapman – he abso... View Article >
Sir Chris Woodhea...
Sir Chris Woodhead Opens New Hall and Classrooms at King’s School and Nursery (Independent Co-educational School 0-11 years), Plymouth. Parents of King’s School and Nursery and invited guests enjoyed an ... View Article >
Stop, Look and Li...
Emazdad visited King’s School today to talk to the children about road safety. The infant and foundation stage 2 classes learnt about this in an interactive way with a mixture of magic, songs, practic... View Article >
Addtional Extra C...
Guitar lessons have become a welcome addition to our extensive Extra Curricular Activities. We would like to Welcome Rob Williams as our new guitar teacher. Rob also teaches at a number of other schools wi... View Article >
Basketball comes ...
Basketball comes to King’s School! In association with Plymouth Raiders years 5 and 6 will be learning a range of new skills which they will put to good use when competing in the Interschool’s Basketball C... View Article >
Christmas Fair an...
The children were bursting with excitement as the doors opened on the annual Christmas Fair. The eagerly anticipated event was the result of the tireless efforts of the 'Friends of King's' and staff who&nbs... View Article >
A Win For Our 'Mu...
Our school choir, the 'Music Makers', won first prize at the Plymouth Music Festival last week and were delighted to collect a cup, shield and certificate to mark their achievement. Performing fir... View Article >
Cross Country Suc...
King's School Cross Country Team raced to sucess at the Plymouth Primary Cross Country Event on 4 November. Congratulation to Finlay who put in an outstanding performance and achieved a very fine 2nd pl... View Article >

Sport of King's

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At King’s School we believe in the importance of a healthy lifestyle and encourage pupils to be fit and active. Sporting activities provide the ideal opportunity to improve personal fitness, encourage teamwork, build self-confidence and develop a sense of 'fair play'. We aim to unlock their sporting potential and perhaps find a talent that becomes their passion. Pupils take part in a very wide range of sporting activities from the list below, according to their year group.

Athletics
Athletics skills
Catching and field skills
Circus skills
Country Dancing
Cross Country
Dance
Danish long ball
Football – with coaching from Plymouth Argyll for Year 3 pupils
Gymnastics
Health related fitness
Hockey
Hockey Skills
Invasion games
Kwik cricket – with coaching from an international professional from Plymouth Cricket Club
Netball
Nonstop cricket
Orienteering
Rounders
Short Tennis
Swimming – coached by a specialist swimming coach
Tag Rugby

We take part in the following competitions:

Cross Country
DRSA Swimming Gala
Plymouth Primary Schools Hockey Festival
Plymouth & West Devon Primary Schools Athletics Championships
Tag Rugby Festival

Extracurricular activities (subject to variation)

Archery
Badminton
Ballet
Cheerleading
Fencing
Football
Gym
Martial Arts
Netball
Rounders
Street Jazz (dance)

Adventure training

This is for older pupils and takes place at Skern Lodge (see 'Residentials' page). The activities include High Ropes, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, rafting, surfing, orienteering and teamwork activities.