We are excited to offer a variety of products to commemorate the 475th Anniversary of King Edward VI School.
Due to popular demand, our exclusive 475th merchandise sale has been extended!
You can still purchase items via our ParentPay shop: 475 Years Celebration – King Edward VI School.
Please note that orders placed after 8 June will be available for collection, we will contact you when your items are ready.
The countdown is well and truly on as we prepare to celebrate 475 remarkable years of King Edward VI CEVC School!
Event Highlights Include:
- Year 7 Drone Formation: Weather permitting, our Year 7 students will create a spectacular ‘475’ formation on the Lower Field – rehearsals begin Thursday during assembly!
- The 475 Cook Book: Don’t forget to remind your children to send a favourite recipe to Mrs Tucker, to be part of this unique keepsake.
- The Stakeholders Meal: A memorable gathering celebrating our legacy with invited guests.
- Free BBQ: All students and staff are invited to enjoy a summer BBQ!
- Live Music: Performances by student bands and our very own orchestra.
- Ice Cream Vans: A sweet treat available to purchase throughout the event.
- House Tennis Tournament: Our first ever – which house will serve up a victory?
- Historic Library Display: With special thanks to our Foundation Governors, come and marvel at our beautifully curated display cabinet with some amazing historical books – including a rare volume over 500 years old!
- Historical Lecture: Join us for “Schoolboy King: The Life and Legacy of King Edward VI” with acclaimed historian Dr. Francis Young.
Let’s come together as a school community to honour our extraordinary heritage and look forward to a bright future. Thank you for being part of this historic celebration.
Here’s to 475 years of excellence at King Edward VI CEVC School!
We are thrilled to announce that on Friday, 27th June 2025, King Edward VI School will celebrate a momentous occasion—our 475th Anniversary! This landmark event marks nearly five centuries of world-class education, the development of thousands of young minds, and the growth of an enduring community spirit.
This special day will bring together our entire school community, including current students and staff, Governors, Old Burians, alumni, and some former staff, to honour our rich history and unwavering commitment to academic excellence for every child.
As part of the celebrations, we aim to make the occasion truly memorable by hosting a program of events, including providing a celebratory meal for all students and staff. To achieve this, we are working to raise £4,000 by 1st June 2025 and any funds that are raise over our target will be used to create memorabilia to celebrate with our students.
We are reaching out to the local community to ask for your support in making this vision a reality. Your generosity will play a vital role in ensuring this milestone celebration is as special as it deserves to be. To acknowledge your support, we would be honoured to feature your organisation’s name on our website’s donations page. Alternatively, if you would prefer to remain anonymous, we can accommodate this as well.
To donate, you can send a cheque to the school or transfer your contribution via BACS using the following details:
Bank Name: Lloyds Bank
Account Name: King Edward VI School Fund
Sort Code: 30-96-26
Account Number: 46405560
Reference: 475
Parents / Carers will be able to make donations via our ParentPay platform on payment item – 475 Fundraising.
We are incredibly excited about this landmark celebration and firmly believe that by providing a celebratory meal and events will make the day even more enjoyable and create lasting memories for everyone involved.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support a significant moment in the history of King Edward VI School. If you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Yours sincerely,
Rosette Doxon
School Business Manager
