Although our Christian roots are clear to see – the King’s School was originally founded by St Augustine in 597 AD – the role of Chaplain is very much about the present. Our aim at Junior King’s is to aspire to the ethos and standards of Christianity, both formally and informally, in daily school life. In helping us to achieve this, the Chaplain is involved in all four communities that live and work side by side: children, teaching staff, support staff and parents.

There are daily acts of worship at Junior King’s, varying from whole school services at St Nicholas’ Church to House and year group assemblies in the dining room or barn. There are also opportunities for the whole school community to go to the Cathedral each term for occasions such as Confirmation and Carols. Indeed, each year about 20 Junior King’s pupils are prepared for Confirmation. On a more informal level, each Wednesday a group of parents and the Chaplain meet for a short act of worship.

As the Chaplain is involved in both classroom and games teaching, as well as in the activities programme and boarding house duties, he also plays a key role in the informal life of the school. There to pick up on problems, encourage, guide, and support, the Chaplain can help pupils to talk through any issues and offer the time and privacy to work things through.

To contact the Chaplain
Phone: +44227 714010 or +44227 719303
Email: plewis@junior-kings.co.uk or chaplain@junior-kings.co.uk