Exciting times are ahead, as we have moved swiftly from Dantzic Street, our home for over 30 years. Building issues meant that we have had a sudden relocation to a welcoming parish hall in Salford. Although it is not far away, it marks a new start. We are in a time of settling in, opening boxes, and working out how everything fits together again in our new place. We have been so grateful for the welcoming arms of St Luke’s and All Saints, who have provided a wonderful space. After an exciting first day, the children seem happy and settled. They liked the immediacy of being able to get outside to play and they were getting into the swing of the new style of working. Various children called out that they liked the building and we started assembly singing our cornerstone song, ‘King of Kings, Majesty’.
This is such an exciting year for us. We praise God for being with us for 30 years, from the 22nd September 1986, when the King of Kings School op
ened. We have had fun celebrating and our celebrations will continue for a little while yet! The students had a special meal together and a celebratory time together listening to some of the history of how God has been with us all this time. Balloon games will also feature in the student celebrations!
The school came together with parents and governors to praise God. The Seniors lead worship with their band and we enjoyed eating loads of different cakes. We asked some of the students afterwards what they liked best and they had been really excited by praying together with the parents.
Mr and Mrs Golamhossen and their family were very privileged to be invited on a trip to Mauritius this summer. An exciting highlight of their holiday was a visit to Morning Star School, one of the many many schools around the world using the same curriculum as King of Kings School. They were welcomed by Pastor Len and shown around by Miss Leroux. The Mauritian winter still provided a stunning backdrop of dark clouds and mountains to the very beautifully landscaped new school grounds. The students were friendly, polite and interesting. Their English was excellent and the visitors were greeted very politely by every student they spoke to. The youngest family members were excited by the outside lego, and play equipment, but also enjoyed listening to the students talk about what PACEs they were doing.
Some Lower School Love
Graduating from the Infants
Some of the many Reading Readiness Class Creations of the last year
Infant Performances as part of our final assemblies and end of year productions. School performances included showcasing French songs from French lessons, recorder recitals from recorder lessons and piano and singing recitals from piano lessons with our peripatetic piano teacher.
Several students made lighthouses and our themed song of the year was Rend Collective’s ‘My Lighthouse’.
Renata Phillips:
“I’m a qualified nursery nurse based in an NHS nursery as an agency nursery nurse. As a student at King of Kings school I enjoyed my time spent there with the one to one and help from the teachers. School for me was a challenge as I didn’t go to school as much, but as I started at King of Kings things began to look brighter for me. I learnt to read and write and to grow closer to God. I started there with nothing, but as I started to trust God in every situation he brought me out on the other side.”
David Balogun:
“My experience at The King of Kings School was more than just curriculum education; it was education of the total man. A place of love, growth and hope are just a snippet of my school memories.”
John Lewis:
“King of Kings School prepared me for success, both at university and in business. More importantly, it strengthened my heart for a lifestyle of serving the Lord Himself.”
David Nwator:
“Some of my fondest memories are still of my time at King of Kings School. The school and its staff provided me with a place to excel not only academically but across the board. Much of the opportunity I’ve been afforded in life can be attributed to my experience here. This is a fact I’m exceptionally grateful for.”