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Carolian Astronomy Star Gazing Party » The Carolian Astronomy Society invites you to a STAR GAZING PARTY Saturday , January 21st 1.45 pm to 7.00pm Provisional programme: “Grand Tour of the Solar System” with Andrew Lound - 2pm “Images Beyond our Solar System” with John Dee - 3.15pm “The Aurora Borealis” with Martyn Filsak - 4.30 PM Plus observing with members telescopes and binoculars after dark and a guide to what you can see in the sky and how to find things. The Science Theatre, King Charles 1 School Comberton Road, Kidderminster Everyone welcome – Admission free www.carolianastro.org.uk Thursday, 19 January 2012 14:44

A Place in Europe » After spending time in German lessons working on a project to relocate a family abroad, the group “Die Reise” (The Journey) won the 9x1 class competition and it was decided that they would represent King Charles in the grand final of the “A Place in Europe” challenge.. The grand final was at Stourport Sports Club on Thursday 16th June and our team performed against Stourport High School and Haybridge. All the teams performed well and our team gave a really confident performance, showing off their language skills and business knowledge. However, we were unlucky. Haybridge took first place again for the second year in a row, but we still came away with a “Runners Up” plaque and pride! This challenge was a great experience for the pupils involved and has helped improve skills in teamwork and boost confidence. Congratulations to James Martindale, Callum Bingham, Jason Farmer, Will Wheldon and Ben Adamson – you did a fantastic job! Monday, 03 October 2011 20:16

Ecuador Visit - Pupil Report »/latest_news/ecuador/1 In July our team of 20, made up from both this school and Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster, journeyed to South America on a month long expedition to Ecuador, organised through World Challenge, which we had been planning for over a year! The trip cost us each near £4000, a lot of money, which we worked hard at fundraising for, but every last little penny was definitely well spent. We spent the first few days becoming acclimatised to the country, its ways, culture, rules and its altitude! In the first week we visited many cities from the capital city Quito, the colourful and famous Otavalo, and the traditional Ibarra. /latest_news/ecuador/2 Our second week was spent with a self-sufficient community in the hills surrounding the town, Ibarra. Whilst living with a family in the community we gave a helping hand in securing a vital road used to access their main source of income, an ecotourism project giving outsiders an insight into medicinal plants, traditional farming and even a homemade spa!! We rolled up our sleeves and helped move heavy boulders into a wire cage called “gabion” which required the whole team including several locals from the community. The last weeks were spent trekking up the active volcano Cotopaxi (5897m), summiting its neighbour Ruminahui (4789m), horse riding through the Andes, chilling in hot springs and white water rafting down a tributary of the Amazon. As a team we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, the challenge of being in situations that took us all out of our comfort zones, the physical challenge and most of all getting along as a team. It really was the most fantastic experience! Nathan Davenport Monday, 03 October 2011 20:12

King Charles I School Appeal Trust »/latest_news/appeals_trust The Appeal Trust is a charity set up in 1991 to raise funds to provide equipment and facilities for the education of the pupils of the school which are not usually funded by the Local Authority. The Appeal Trust is administered in strictest confidence and is separate from the normal school administration. The trustees are made up of Parents, Governors, a Teacher representative and the Headteacher. Parents are invited to make a contribution, giving by Gift Aid means the Trust can receive £1.25 for every £1 donated by reclaiming Income Tax. If you are able to support this worthy cause, please complete this donation form: Monday, 03 October 2011 20:09

Support for Kemp Hospice »/latest_news/kemp_hospice On Saturday 15th October, Headteacher Tim Gulliver and his equally daft colleague Geronimo Keany will seek to conquer their fears of heights by leaping out of an aeroplane at 10000 feet! Proceeds will go to Kemp Hospice to support their wonderful work in Kidderminster. If you wish to sponsor the event (even after the jump) we would be very grateful for your support! If you would like to sponsor this event, cheques can be made payable to King Charles I School Fund, or by debit/credit card via the Make a Payment button on our website. Monday, 03 October 2011 20:04

Welcome to King Charles I School

King Charles I School is an 11-18 school with over 1400 students working in partnership with over 200 staff. The school is a dynamic vibrant and engaging community that makes every effort to work with and ensure that all our pupils not only fulfill their academic potential but are equipped with the skills to ensure they can go onto to become successful and active citizens in this changing world.

Our mission statement 'Raising Achievement through Engagement' means we are committed to ensuring the school responds to the needs of all of our pupils and that we will review and develop all aspects of the school to ensure that it is forward looking and providing a world class education for our pupils.

Our Sixth Form, in its own purpose built accommodation, has nearly 200 students on roll. The school has also received Science College and Eco School status which gives us a fantastic opportunity to bring another dimension to the school.

School History

The school was given its charter in 1636 by King Charles I, being the only school in England to bear his name, although the Foundation was established seventy years earlier by Thomas Blount, Esq., Lord of the Manor of Kidderminster.

The school was in the chantry of the Parish Church of St. Mary and All Saints from 1566 to 1848, when it moved to the site known as Woodfield, on the Bewdley Road.

Head's Welcome

King Charles I School admits pupils from 11 years of age. At present there are over 1400 pupils and students in our School alongside some 200 staff.

Our Sixth Form, in its own purpose built accommodation, has nearly 200 students on roll.

Upcoming Events

Year 7 Parent's Evening
February 02, 2012
(General)
Year 13 Photograph
February 03, 2012
(General)
Year 7 Overspill Parent's Evening at 3.30pm
February 07, 2012
(General)

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