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Lent Term 2025
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Dear Hillian,It has been just over 10 weeks since I joined Kingham Hill as the Alumni Engagement and Development Lead. During this time, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many of you and chairing my first Hillian Committee meeting. My sincere thanks to the Committee members, and Deputy Chair Mark Foley, for their ongoing support and dedication.
I’m delighted to be part of the Kingham Hill community and am eager to connect with more of you in the months ahead. As a graduate of St Catherine’s College, Oxford, and a former pupil of The King’s School, Gloucester, I have always been passionate about fostering community and supporting the arts. My leadership experiences at Pembroke College, Oxford, and within the financial sector—at Lloyds TSB and HSBC—have shaped my approach to connecting people and building strong networks.
There are many ways to stay connected with both Kingham Hill and the Alumni Community. This month, we're thrilled to launch our Alumni Ambassador Programme, which will unite Hillians from all corners of the globe. More details are included below.
I also encourage you to join the various social media groups and pages listed at the bottom of this email to stay updated on all things Kingham Hill. I particularly recommend joining the LinkedIn Kingham Hill School Alumni Career and Networking Group. We will be adding content to this group over the next few months.
Finally, if you haven’t done so already, I highly recommend exploring the school’s digital archive. You’ll find the link to access it at the bottom of this email. Looking ahead, I am keen to meet more Hillians, whether at in-person events or online. I look forward to hearing your ideas, and strengthening our community as we work together to shape the bright future of the school. I look forward to hearing from you. Andrew Mitchell, Alumni Engagement and Development Lead
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Connect with Andrew
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Founder's Day 2025
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It was Founder's Day on Wednesday (19th March) - a very special occasion for the school community when we reflect on and express our gratitude to God for the life and legacy of our Founder, Charles Edward Baring Young. Click on the image below to watch a short montage from the day.
You can also read more on our website.
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Hillian News
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Kingham Cadet to Pilot |
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Stephen and Matthew Schnappauf (Clyde, 2015-16), reflect on how their time at Kingham shaped their careers.
Click here to read more on our website |
Equipped to Flourish |
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Laura Chapel (Latimer, 2014-21) inspires the Sixth Form as she begins her career in conservation.
Click here to read more on our website |
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Get Involved
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Alumni Ambassador Programme
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The Alumni Ambassador Programme is a global initiative to bring alumni together from across the world.
We are looking for individuals to lead regional, school year and interest-specific groups related to sports or other shared passions.As an Ambassador, you’ll be responsible for hosting at least one event per year; this could be a casual meet-up at a local pub, a virtual gathering, or any other creative event that fosters connection within your alumni group.If you’re interested in becoming an Alumni Ambassador to help build these connections, please reach out to Alumni Engagement & Development Lead, Andrew Mitchell, who will be happy to schedule an online meeting to discuss the programme in more detail, including guidance on setting up a group and event ideas.We look forward to hearing from you and hope you’ll consider getting involved.
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Events
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We are pleased to invite you to our annual Chill on the Hill event at Kingham Hill.
Date: Saturday 24th May 2025
Time: 10.30am - 5.00pm (beginning with a Chapel Service at 10.30am)
This year’s event will be packed with exciting activities, including:
- A Chapel Service
- Fun-filled kids’ activities including a bouncy castle
- Dog show (no pre-entry required)
- Live jazz music
- Hog roast
- Refreshing drinks
- Ice cream van
If you're a classic car enthusiast, we'd love you to bring your car along.
Please note that we’re unable to provide accommodation this year. If you would like any local accommodation recommendations, please get in touch.
Tickets
Tickets for the event are available here.
We do hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a fantastic day.
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In additional to Chill on the Hill, we have an exciting series of events lined up this year, and we're actively exploring new ways to engage with the Hillian community. This includes streaming key events such as Armistice Day and our Christmas Carol Service.
A flavour of what is to come this year:
- Hillian AGM: September
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1886 Society Lunch: September / October
- London Drinks Party: Late October / Early November
- Armistice Day Service Live-Stream: Monday 11th November
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A Service of Celebration for Jim Woolliams
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On Thursday 21st November, James Harvey Woolliams, former Plymouth Housemaster and Science Teacher, passed away peacefully with his son by his bedside.
As part of our ongoing efforts to honour and remember the members of the Kingham Hill community, we request your assistance in notifying us of Hillians who have recently passed away, as well as information regarding memorial services or commemorations.
If you are aware of such events, please kindly reach out to Alumni Engagement and Development Lead, Andrew Mitchell, so that we can ensure the wider alumni community is able to pay their respects.
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School News
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Careers Fair
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We hosted our first Careers Fair at the end of January; a tremendous success with over 40 exhibitors, including Mark Amis (Plymouth / Devon, 1969-74) and Paul Davies (Greenwich, 1987-92).
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Cadets Take Flight
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This month, four intrepid 3rd Formers visited RAF Benson for their first dual flight experience as Kingham Hill cadets, whilst Lower Sixth pupil, Conor, earnt his Private Pilot's License.
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