King Edward VI School, Lichfield
@keslichfield.org.uk
King Edward VI School, an 11-18 community school for over 1600 students in Lichfield.
This page is designed to enable parents/carers and those in the local Lichfield community keep up to date with the latest news from KES.
This page is designed to enable parents/carers and those in the local Lichfield community keep up to date with the latest news from KES.
We offer a wide range of activities at both lunchtime and after school – there really is something for everyone!
We’ve put together an Extra-Curricular Activities document to showcase all the opportunities currently available.
www.keslichfield.org.uk/assets/Docum...
We’ve put together an Extra-Curricular Activities document to showcase all the opportunities currently available.
www.keslichfield.org.uk/assets/Docum...
January 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
We offer a wide range of activities at both lunchtime and after school – there really is something for everyone!
We’ve put together an Extra-Curricular Activities document to showcase all the opportunities currently available.
www.keslichfield.org.uk/assets/Docum...
We’ve put together an Extra-Curricular Activities document to showcase all the opportunities currently available.
www.keslichfield.org.uk/assets/Docum...
We’re delighted to have once again achieved Isaac Science Embedded School – Gold status 🏅
Isaac Science, a University of Cambridge–funded project supported by the Ogden Trust, provides free, high-quality science resources for all students.
Isaac Science, a University of Cambridge–funded project supported by the Ogden Trust, provides free, high-quality science resources for all students.
January 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM
We’re delighted to have once again achieved Isaac Science Embedded School – Gold status 🏅
Isaac Science, a University of Cambridge–funded project supported by the Ogden Trust, provides free, high-quality science resources for all students.
Isaac Science, a University of Cambridge–funded project supported by the Ogden Trust, provides free, high-quality science resources for all students.
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Well done to the year 7 netball team tonight. A great result against a tough opposition. It was a lovely game, with the end result a win 22-16. POM- Izzy V.
January 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Well done to the year 7 netball team tonight. A great result against a tough opposition. It was a lovely game, with the end result a win 22-16. POM- Izzy V.
Our U14 Girls Football team travelled to Blythe Bridge High School last week in tricky conditions and produced a fantastic team performance to win 8–0! 👏⚽️
A brilliant result that sees them progress to the next round of the County Cup. Well done to all involved!
A brilliant result that sees them progress to the next round of the County Cup. Well done to all involved!
January 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Our U14 Girls Football team travelled to Blythe Bridge High School last week in tricky conditions and produced a fantastic team performance to win 8–0! 👏⚽️
A brilliant result that sees them progress to the next round of the County Cup. Well done to all involved!
A brilliant result that sees them progress to the next round of the County Cup. Well done to all involved!
We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 9 parents and carers this evening from 6-7pm in Bader Hall, to talk about the Year 9 options process.
We’ll be sharing important information about GCSE's, the different pathways, core and optional subjects, assessments and key dates. See you there!
We’ll be sharing important information about GCSE's, the different pathways, core and optional subjects, assessments and key dates. See you there!
January 20, 2026 at 11:45 AM
We’re looking forward to welcoming our Year 9 parents and carers this evening from 6-7pm in Bader Hall, to talk about the Year 9 options process.
We’ll be sharing important information about GCSE's, the different pathways, core and optional subjects, assessments and key dates. See you there!
We’ll be sharing important information about GCSE's, the different pathways, core and optional subjects, assessments and key dates. See you there!
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Newsletter - 16 January 2026
Summary from Mrs Hurn
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January 16, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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🎭 We’re excited to announce our upcoming school production of Shrek Jr. – a fun, fairytale adventure from Far Far Away! 💚👑
Performance Dates: 12th & 13th February | 7pm | Bader Hall
Tickets are now available on ParentPay
Adults: £7
Children/Concessions: £5
Performance Dates: 12th & 13th February | 7pm | Bader Hall
Tickets are now available on ParentPay
Adults: £7
Children/Concessions: £5
January 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM
🎭 We’re excited to announce our upcoming school production of Shrek Jr. – a fun, fairytale adventure from Far Far Away! 💚👑
Performance Dates: 12th & 13th February | 7pm | Bader Hall
Tickets are now available on ParentPay
Adults: £7
Children/Concessions: £5
Performance Dates: 12th & 13th February | 7pm | Bader Hall
Tickets are now available on ParentPay
Adults: £7
Children/Concessions: £5
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Congratulations 🙌🏼 to the Y9 & U19 netball teams tonight against JTHS. Two wins at 19-2 and 27-3. Well done all 😃
January 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Congratulations 🙌🏼 to the Y9 & U19 netball teams tonight against JTHS. Two wins at 19-2 and 27-3. Well done all 😃
⚽️ Pitches Available 🏑
We have a full-size, all-weather football sized pitch available to hire — either as a whole or one-third.
✔️ Suitable for a variety of sports inc football and hockey
✔️ Fully LED flood-lit
✔️ Parking available
To secure your place, please contact snicholls@keslichfield.org.uk
We have a full-size, all-weather football sized pitch available to hire — either as a whole or one-third.
✔️ Suitable for a variety of sports inc football and hockey
✔️ Fully LED flood-lit
✔️ Parking available
To secure your place, please contact snicholls@keslichfield.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM
⚽️ Pitches Available 🏑
We have a full-size, all-weather football sized pitch available to hire — either as a whole or one-third.
✔️ Suitable for a variety of sports inc football and hockey
✔️ Fully LED flood-lit
✔️ Parking available
To secure your place, please contact snicholls@keslichfield.org.uk
We have a full-size, all-weather football sized pitch available to hire — either as a whole or one-third.
✔️ Suitable for a variety of sports inc football and hockey
✔️ Fully LED flood-lit
✔️ Parking available
To secure your place, please contact snicholls@keslichfield.org.uk
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Some losses, some draws and a whole lot of team spirit. Great hockey development tonight against The Cathedral School for our Y7 / Y8 hockey players. Good to see the progression in confidence, tactics and skills as the matches went on.
January 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Some losses, some draws and a whole lot of team spirit. Great hockey development tonight against The Cathedral School for our Y7 / Y8 hockey players. Good to see the progression in confidence, tactics and skills as the matches went on.
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Congratulations to past pupil Ollie Bostock in scoring the winning penalty for West Bromwich Albion against Swansea in the 3rd round of the FA cup. 👏
January 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Congratulations to past pupil Ollie Bostock in scoring the winning penalty for West Bromwich Albion against Swansea in the 3rd round of the FA cup. 👏
Our school is open as normal today!
January 12, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Our school is open as normal today!
School Closure ❄️
Due to adverse weather conditions, school will be closed today to staff and students.
Work will be provided on Satchel One.
Due to adverse weather conditions, school will be closed today to staff and students.
Work will be provided on Satchel One.
January 9, 2026 at 6:54 AM
School Closure ❄️
Due to adverse weather conditions, school will be closed today to staff and students.
Work will be provided on Satchel One.
Due to adverse weather conditions, school will be closed today to staff and students.
Work will be provided on Satchel One.
🎉 PTA Annual Quiz Night 🎉
Join us for the annual PTA Quiz on Friday 6th February 2026 for a fun-packed evening that will put everyone’s general knowledge to the test!
👥 Teams: 4–6 people
💷 Cost: £10 per person (includes food)
Book your place here: tinyurl.com/yc59jwmu
Join us for the annual PTA Quiz on Friday 6th February 2026 for a fun-packed evening that will put everyone’s general knowledge to the test!
👥 Teams: 4–6 people
💷 Cost: £10 per person (includes food)
Book your place here: tinyurl.com/yc59jwmu
January 7, 2026 at 11:57 AM
🎉 PTA Annual Quiz Night 🎉
Join us for the annual PTA Quiz on Friday 6th February 2026 for a fun-packed evening that will put everyone’s general knowledge to the test!
👥 Teams: 4–6 people
💷 Cost: £10 per person (includes food)
Book your place here: tinyurl.com/yc59jwmu
Join us for the annual PTA Quiz on Friday 6th February 2026 for a fun-packed evening that will put everyone’s general knowledge to the test!
👥 Teams: 4–6 people
💷 Cost: £10 per person (includes food)
Book your place here: tinyurl.com/yc59jwmu
We’ve loved welcoming everyone back to school this week!
Here are some key dates to remember this half term:
Here are some key dates to remember this half term:
January 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
We’ve loved welcoming everyone back to school this week!
Here are some key dates to remember this half term:
Here are some key dates to remember this half term:
Happy New Year to all our students, staff, parents, carers and the local community.
We hope you have all had a lovely break and look forward to welcoming you back into school on Monday 5th January 2026!
We hope you have all had a lovely break and look forward to welcoming you back into school on Monday 5th January 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Happy New Year to all our students, staff, parents, carers and the local community.
We hope you have all had a lovely break and look forward to welcoming you back into school on Monday 5th January 2026!
We hope you have all had a lovely break and look forward to welcoming you back into school on Monday 5th January 2026!
Our Year 12 student Sophie is swimming 1,000 lengths in one day on Monday 22nd December 🏊♀️
Please donate and share to support Young Lives vs Cancer 💙 Every contribution makes a difference
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Please donate and share to support Young Lives vs Cancer 💙 Every contribution makes a difference
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Young Lives vs Cancer Virtual Collection
Help Sophie Conway raise money to support Young Lives vs Cancer
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December 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Our Year 12 student Sophie is swimming 1,000 lengths in one day on Monday 22nd December 🏊♀️
Please donate and share to support Young Lives vs Cancer 💙 Every contribution makes a difference
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Please donate and share to support Young Lives vs Cancer 💙 Every contribution makes a difference
www.justgiving.com/page/sophies...
Our latest newsletter is now available for parents and carers 🎄
We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support throughout the Autumn term.
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We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support throughout the Autumn term.
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Newsletter - 19 December 2025
Summary from Mrs Forster
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December 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Our latest newsletter is now available for parents and carers 🎄
We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support throughout the Autumn term.
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We’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support throughout the Autumn term.
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Bader Hall is the heart of our school. It’s where we gather for assemblies, celebrations, performances and special moments that shape our students’ school experience. But our hall is in need of refurbishment.
Your support—no matter the size—makes a difference.
www.gofundme.com/f/kes-lichfi...
Your support—no matter the size—makes a difference.
www.gofundme.com/f/kes-lichfi...
Donate to Help Us Shape the Future of Bader Hall, organized by King Edward VI School
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December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Bader Hall is the heart of our school. It’s where we gather for assemblies, celebrations, performances and special moments that shape our students’ school experience. But our hall is in need of refurbishment.
Your support—no matter the size—makes a difference.
www.gofundme.com/f/kes-lichfi...
Your support—no matter the size—makes a difference.
www.gofundme.com/f/kes-lichfi...
Well done year 11!!
December 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Well done year 11!!
It was amazing to see local Chef and former KES student, Liam Dillon on Celebrity Masterchef this week.
"The Boat in Lichfield is led by one of the UK's most exciting and innovative chefs - Liam Dillon."
You can watch it on BBC iplayer.
"The Boat in Lichfield is led by one of the UK's most exciting and innovative chefs - Liam Dillon."
You can watch it on BBC iplayer.
December 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It was amazing to see local Chef and former KES student, Liam Dillon on Celebrity Masterchef this week.
"The Boat in Lichfield is led by one of the UK's most exciting and innovative chefs - Liam Dillon."
You can watch it on BBC iplayer.
"The Boat in Lichfield is led by one of the UK's most exciting and innovative chefs - Liam Dillon."
You can watch it on BBC iplayer.
📚 Book Shop & Swap
We’re launching a free Book Shop & Swap in the English Department. Students can borrow, swap or rehome books & build great reading habits.
Donations welcome! If you have good-quality books for ages 11–17, please drop them at Main Reception. 💙📖
We’re launching a free Book Shop & Swap in the English Department. Students can borrow, swap or rehome books & build great reading habits.
Donations welcome! If you have good-quality books for ages 11–17, please drop them at Main Reception. 💙📖
December 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
📚 Book Shop & Swap
We’re launching a free Book Shop & Swap in the English Department. Students can borrow, swap or rehome books & build great reading habits.
Donations welcome! If you have good-quality books for ages 11–17, please drop them at Main Reception. 💙📖
We’re launching a free Book Shop & Swap in the English Department. Students can borrow, swap or rehome books & build great reading habits.
Donations welcome! If you have good-quality books for ages 11–17, please drop them at Main Reception. 💙📖
A big thank you to Ryman’s Christmas Trees for their very kind donation of our two Christmas trees this year! 🎄
One is proudly displayed in Reception and the other in Bader Hall, helping to spread festive cheer across our school!
One is proudly displayed in Reception and the other in Bader Hall, helping to spread festive cheer across our school!
December 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A big thank you to Ryman’s Christmas Trees for their very kind donation of our two Christmas trees this year! 🎄
One is proudly displayed in Reception and the other in Bader Hall, helping to spread festive cheer across our school!
One is proudly displayed in Reception and the other in Bader Hall, helping to spread festive cheer across our school!
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Good luck this weekend to Y12 Beth, representing Scotland at the U19 Netball Europes 😃
December 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Good luck this weekend to Y12 Beth, representing Scotland at the U19 Netball Europes 😃
Well done to all the Year 9 and Year 12 students who took part in our annual Year 9 House Christmas Cake Decorating Competition.🍰
Students were given a simple chocolate Swiss roll recipe and a £7.50 budget to create their own Christmas-themed designs.
1️⃣ Garrick
2️⃣ Darwin
3️⃣ Addison
4️⃣ Clinton
Students were given a simple chocolate Swiss roll recipe and a £7.50 budget to create their own Christmas-themed designs.
1️⃣ Garrick
2️⃣ Darwin
3️⃣ Addison
4️⃣ Clinton
December 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Well done to all the Year 9 and Year 12 students who took part in our annual Year 9 House Christmas Cake Decorating Competition.🍰
Students were given a simple chocolate Swiss roll recipe and a £7.50 budget to create their own Christmas-themed designs.
1️⃣ Garrick
2️⃣ Darwin
3️⃣ Addison
4️⃣ Clinton
Students were given a simple chocolate Swiss roll recipe and a £7.50 budget to create their own Christmas-themed designs.
1️⃣ Garrick
2️⃣ Darwin
3️⃣ Addison
4️⃣ Clinton