Welcome to the official facebook page for weald of kent grammar school. All applicants for year 7 admission must have gained a selective place through the kent. Various engines driving round the site at weald of kent steam rally 2016, like boconnoc last week the steam was very much free range. Report and accounts 2018 weald of kent grammar school. The high weald walking festival will return from 12 to 20 september 2020. He has spent more than thirty years teaching history and is presently writing a novel based on the exploits of willikin of the weald. Two weeks will be allowed for the return of ballot papers. Kent children sit 11plus as government plans new grammar schools. Various engines driving round the site at weald of kent steam rally 2016, like boconnoc last week the steam was very much free range, though there was a proper arena parade for them at the end of. The 10 best things to do near weald of kent, headcorn.
The freelance history writer welcomes michael long. Weald of kent grammar school is making a second attempt to establish an annexe in sevenoaks photo. Weald of kent grammar school, kent, kent, united kingdom. It lies roughly halfway between maidstone and hastings, about 38 miles 61 km southeast of central london the smaller settlements of sissinghurst, swattenden, colliers green and hartley lie within the civil parish.
We have been an ofsted outstanding school since 2007. The parish is located on the low weald, immediately south of sevenoaks town, with the village of sevenoaks weald at its centre. This allows registered members to login, view the timesheet and make a booking. The trustees of weald of kent grammar school academy trust are. Grammar school expansion flouted guidelines schools week. Anglosaxon house rises in the woods weald and downland. The history, genealogy and topography of the weald of kent.
Become a member and join in with our painting days, exhibitions and demonstrations. About us weald cp school weald community primary school. He is a freelance author and historian and has written many articles on medieval and tudor history mostly in the uk. Originally published in alexandria in 1922, i published under my own imprint, michael haag ltd, the. Our ideas for locallythemed christmas presents fascinating books that have caught. Whilst the fairways are quite wide and forgiving the course has many elevations, lakes and ditches to catch the unwary. The weald of kent has a great reputation for its christmas parties, meals and carveries. Search for people in the weald of kent, surrey and sussex. Located in ashford, weald of kent is in a rural location and on a lake. Wedding packages at the weald we have designed our all inclusive wedding packages to assist you in organising your day with the minimum of stress. Taste of kent award nominations for high weald food and farming businesses. Simply start with the package that suits you and to this price add on any additional guests, upgrades to drinks packages or menus. Bredgar and wormshill light railway and kent life are also worth visiting. It was formed in 1894 from part of the ancient parish of sevenoaks.
Work is beginning on an annexe to the weald of kent girls grammar school in sevenoaks after a prolonged legal battle. The course is open year round to members, visitors and hotel residents. In september 2016, the school added a class to its structure to make 7 in total. Our online brochure for this year will be available early spring just bear with us while we finalise details for this year. Located in ashford, weald of kent is in a rural area and on a lake. Grammar school expansion legal challenge dropped telegraph. The wealden iron industry was located in the weald of southeastern england. The weald of kent, surrey and sussex encompasses the lancaster great park formed in 72 and renamed as the ashdown forest in 1672. Set in rolling countryside north of headcorn weald of kent golf club has an 18 hole parkland golf course. Weald of kent grammar school september 26, 2019 we will be hosting our macmillan coffee morning at both our tonbridge and sevenoaks campuses on friday 27th september from 10. Colin elgie and michael haag at the peacock which dates from 97.
The education secretary approved an application in october last year from weald of kent grammar school, in tonbridge, to open an annexe on a site in sevenoaks. 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. I understand it is not just that our students are supported to achieve excellent academic results, it is the resilience, strength of character and. Four weeks into her premiership, central to that vision it seems will be. Weald of kent art society are holding an open day on saturday 7th march in highbury hall, tenterden. It was formerly an important industry, producing a large proportion of the bar iron made in england in the 16th century and most british cannon until about 1770. This site catalogues the people, places, maps, drawings, engravings, books, writings and numerous lists and directories that are over 70 years old into an integrated database of information about one of the most. We have extensive bar and restaurant menus, and offer a three course sunday carvery. In five weeks time, on 15 october, they will find out if they have passed or not. As an ex weald girl myself, i have benefitted first hand from the opportunities that a first rate weald education offers.
Reserve a table at weald of kent, headcorn on tripadvisor. Brs golf booking system member home page welcome to the weald of kent golf club member booking system. Bbc the school in sevenoaks, kent, is due to open in september 2017, taking 90 students per year. Ironmaking in the weald used ironstone from various clay beds, and was fuelled by charcoal made from trees in the heavily wooded landscape. Leeds castle and sissinghurst castle and garden are notable landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at mote park.
Weald of kent has managed to win 3 races in its career so far. I am enormously proud to be the headteacher of weald of kent grammar school. The village was originally named simply weald the parish church is dedicated to st george. Sevenoaks weald is a village and civil parish in the sevenoaks district of kent, 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. Old school samba working their magic at the midsummer fair. Weald of kent has concluded its racing career, last running on the 7th nov 2016 at newcastle.
Steam rally, classic cars, agricultural machinery, beer tent, fair, stalls and more set in the beautiful weald of kent at woodchurch. Nicky morgans decision to allow a controversial grammar school expansion on a site nine miles away has again been questioned after new claims the school flouted consultation guidelines. Leeds castle and sissinghurst castle and garden are notable landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at mote park and bedgebury national pinetum and forest. The weald of kent golf course is located in tranquil settings in the heart of the kent countryside, just a short drive from maidstone, tonbridge and ashford. The weald of kent golf course since opening in 1991 the course has matured into an interesting parkland retreat see golf course plan, with a growing reputation for fast, true greens. The school holds specialisms in languages and science. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. With a variety of man made and natural lakes and hazards, the weald of kent is a challenge to golfers of all abilities. The weald of kent has a great reputation for our quality of food and service. Since opening in 1991 the course has matured into an interesting parkland retreat see golf course plan, with a growing reputation for fast, true greens. For a guide to dates and pricing click through and to book, enquire now.
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