insideKENT Magazine Issue 42 - September 2015 | Page 138
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A year of celebration ahead for Bethany School
This new academic year is one of great excitement at Bethany School, which is
celebrating 150 years since its founding by Reverend JJ Kendon in 1866, and
everyone is very much looking forward to it.
The autumn term is even busier than usual, as
150th anniversary celebrations begin in early
September with the unveiling of the
Commemorative Tree, a sculpture designed and
constructed by pupil James Hunter and inspired
by the School’s longstanding logo – the oak tree.
The sculpture will be adorned with 150 engraved
metal leaves, each with the names of alumni and
the years they attended Bethany.
October sees the launch of the digitised
School archives, opening up the School’s
extensive history to Bethanians who now reside
in far-flung corners of the world. This is an exciting
venture for all Bethany’s alumni and particularly
the overseas alumni, who sometimes struggle
to make the frequent reunions enjoyed by the
traditionally close-knit community.
A number of other activities are events are
being organised over the year, culminating in a
Grand Celebratory Ball, to take place next
summer. The School is in the advanced stages
of planning the event and it is shaping up to be
an unforgettable night of festivities. More details
will be announced later in the year.
The autumn term also sees the continuing
development of Bethany’s campus, extending
the existing Sixth Form boarding facilities and
drawing ever closer to the completion of the new
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indoor swimming pool, due to open in February
2016. On the curriculum front, Mandarin is being
introduced to Year 7, as well as GCSE Dance
and A-level Economics. This year is looking to
be like no other before at Bethany, and the School
cannot wait for the celebrations to begin.
If you would like to find out more about
what Bethany can offer your child, head along
to the Open Mornings on Saturday 26th
September or Wednesday 7th October. Contact
[email protected] to register your
place or for more information.
www.bethanyschool.org.uk