I am enormously proud to be the headteacher of weald of kent grammar school. When booking appointments please only book one appointment per subject even if your child has multiple teachers. Where the weald of kent actually is and how it got its name. There might be glorious views of the kent countryside but weald of kent is a course that demands your full attention. Topics covered range from the smallest of subatomic particles to the vast history of the universe, alongside relevant applications in engineering and medical physics.
World book day speldhurst church of england voluntary. World book day in kent, send us your pictures, plus matilda the. The weald stretches across a large area between the north and south downs and includes parts of both kent and sussex. A second grammar school has said it wants to set up an annexe in sevenoaks after a campaign by parents to expand selective provision in kent. Multiaward winning cask ale freehouse, serving great food in the beautiful village of sevenoaks. One of the best places to visit in kent is the delightful spa town of royal tunbridge wells where visitors can discover a world of fascinating history, beautiful gardens, amazing kent castles, steam railways and picturesque vineyards.
Seven wonders of the weald places to visit in kent. High weald the sandstone area in the centre which crosses the east sussexwest kent boundary. Cookie policy this site uses cookies to store information on your computer. With an outline of the early history of the county, volume 2, issue 2. From world book day until sunday, march 29, will feature a storyometer which provides kids with the building blocks to create their own stories with characters, objects and places to. We embrace art in all its forms and have demonstrations and talks, members painting sessions and painting days out, as well as exhibitions in the spring and winter. High up in the weald of kent youll find panoramic views across the kent. World book day has become a regular feature of the guardian education centres calendar. The middle english form of the word is weld, and the modern spelling is a reintroduction of the old english form attributed to its use by william lambarde in his a perambulation of kent of 1576. Sevenoaks care home residents set their eyes on the skies. Gardens are more important than ever as a home and feeding ground for birds and wildlife and especially beneficial to our mental health now we are staying safe at. Welcome to the weald of kent grammar school parents evening booking system.
The high weald mainly consists of sandstone, and it stretches from east sussex to west kent it is 1,461 km 2 with a wonderful 2,395 km of footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing all over it. Weald of kent grammar wants to open sevenoaks annexe bbc. Wealden times the lifestyle magazines for kent, sussex and surrey. This course is delivered in collaboration with the weald of kent grammar school and takes a contentled approach to learning physics.
Previously known as tonbridge technical high school for. As a result, we are offering a variety of opportunities that we consider as essential knowledge that our students need to. The weald of kent is a beautifully maintained 18 hole parkland golf course and hotel set in. This saturday we have our second historic life weekend of the year, this time with a theme of treasured objects, wh.
A cracking venue that offers some of the best value golf in kent. Top tips for sharing a story together including free resources. Book now for a special day of literacy, drama and history activities. From world book day until sunday, march 29, will feature a storyometer which provides kids with the. Look for your teachercourse on working at weald of kent grammar school located in tonbridge, kent, united kingdom. Few of the settlements are mentioned in the domesday book. Extra curricular activities weald of kent grammar school. Weald of kent golf course and hotel this rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. World book day is a charity event held annually in the united kingdom and ireland on the first thursday in march. Appointments can be amended via a link from the email confirmation please ensure your email address is correct. Andrew rogers, a maths and physics teacher at the weald of kent grammar school for girls, tonbridge, appeared before maidstone magistrates on april 29 charged with a series of robberies. The weald of kent is one of these hidden gems that does just this and is set in a picturesque location close to maidstone and ashford and is a 12 minutes drive from the m20 motorway, meaning that london is only 1 hour away and the channel tunnel can be reached in just 40 minutes. The greensand ridge the highest points of the area around the north and west. You were honest about the valuation that we would be likely to achieve and did not try to inflate the price.
The weald, ancient raised tract of forest nearly 40 miles 64 km wide in southeastern england, separating the london basin from the english channel coast. World book day books, writing and sharing stories and events. The weald of kent refers to the areas of the weald which come under the county of kent. The history, genealogy and topography of the weald of kent. Physics weald collaboration hillview school tonbridge kent uk. This was, to the saxons of 900ad, part of andredesweald the forest of andred the roman fort at pevensey, that stretched from the marshes of kent to the new forest in hampshire 120 miles long and 30 miles wide. Welcome to the weald of kent golf club member booking system. We serve food all day,every day and are particularly proud of our sunday carvery. Blue day for cleaner oceans 2nd july following the enthusiasm and commitment of chris pearson and barnaby yates, the school welcomed kate from the marine conservation society to run a series of assemblies and workshops which opened the minds of children, staff and parents to a world without plastics. Weald of kent golf course, kent book a golf break or golf. Keen air cadet anna doyle in year 9 has had a very uplifting day, training at a working raf base.
The weald of kent scenic driving tour take a scenic tour from royal tunbridge wells through the garden of england amid orchards and hop fields, beautiful countryside, picturesque towns and villages. The central part, the high weald, is epitomized by gentle hills, sunken country lanes and somnolent villages as well as some of englands most beautiful gardens sissinghurst being the best known and ancient heathland at ashdown forest. This year world book day was celebrated at highsted on thursday 6 march. Heres a summary of what anna got up to, in her own words. Located in tonbridge, kent, weald of kent grammar school is a selective grammar for girls aged 1118. Weald of kent grammar school annexe challenge put on hold.
The weald of kent, surrey and sussex encompasses the lancaster great park formed in 72 and renamed as the ashdown forest in 1672. From fun family days out at wild animal parks, to actionpacked thrill rides to. Accommodation is a short walk from the weald of kent golf course clubhouse, restaurant and bar, gym and the 18hole golf course. Pupils and teachers in and around maidstone have found novel ways of marking world book day back for its 23rd year, the day encourages children of all ages to explore the pleasure of reading. Some lessonpastoral time are also dedicated to reading. Parents evening system weald of kent grammar school. Weald of kent grammar school believes that students must be presented with a wide a range of learning opportunities to ensure that they truly benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum. Andredsweald is developed on an eroded dome of varied rock strata, and the chalk downs both north and south compose a. Any enquiry you have contact the department you require through this link and we will answer your enquiry as quickly as we can for you. According to the national literacy trust, if every child left primary school with the reading skills they need, the uk economy could increase by.
The weald of kent art society is a fun, vibrant and friendly group of enthusiasts of all ages and artistic levels. Get your pupils reading for fun on world book day with readathon. Residents at a care home in sevenoaks celebrated britains best birds as part of the world s largest garden wildlife survey and it was a flying success. These establishments are linked with weald of kent grammar school, urn.
The team at kfh were second to none, providing clear advice and no nonsense guidance, essential in todays battersea market. The design carried the british lion mark membership of the british toy. Events highsted grammar school, sittingbourne, kent. With the addition of our lodge and hotel, both onsite, the weald of kent makes an ideal venue for weddings, functions, private dining, conferences, golf breaks, corporate, charity and society golf days. This driving tour meanders around the softly undulating landscape of the weald and takes in historic houses, stunning gardens and smugglers haunts.
The weald of kent is a beautifully maintained 18 hole parkland golf course set in rolling kent countryside with far reaching views. Forest in the heart of the high weald area of outstanding natural beauty. Weald of kent with an interactive map and directions. For example, they may be predecessor or successor establishments. The weald is an area that sits neatly between the north and south downs and stretches across kent, sussex, surrey and hampshire.
Display surnames of the weald of kent, surrey and sussex. With many elevations, lakes and hazards the golf course is designed to challenge the most confident of players, but the wellmaintained and wide fairways are forgiving to the golfing beginner too. The school holds specialisms in languages and science. Low weald the clay area on the periphery of the area. Weald of kent is 5 miles south of maidstone, and also about 5 miles from the 12thcentury leeds castle.
Image caption tonbridges weald of kent grammar school is scheduled to open on a site in sevenoaks in 2017. The three senior runnersup were ciara mcgauley, from weald of kent grammar school. In a full day of workshops, groups will learn about everyday life in shakespeares england. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective or grammar school with academy status in tonbridge, kent, england, for girls aged 1118 and boys aged 1618. New years eve at the weald of kent golf club weald of kent.
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