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Shells settle into life at KES

Shells settle into life at KES

Our Year 7 cohort have settled in brilliantly to school life and thrown themselves into the extra-curricular activities on offer at KES – even during weekends!

Take a look at what our new pupils have been up to:

More than 70 Shells enjoying hockey practice on a September Saturday
Making a splash during water polo trials

Taking part in rugby practice:

 

Composing music at Clef Club
From the violin to the drums, 32 of our youngest musicians performing in an online recital
The first rehearsal of our Shells string orchestra directed by Mrs Akehurst

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Step inside KES at our upcoming Open Evening

Discover what makes our school special. Join us for our whole-school Open Evening on Monday 22 June 2026.