Henry VIII Commemoration

Last year, Chloe and Dobby helped us commemorate the life of Henry VIII who died on 28th January in 1547. Henry is the King most closely connected to our school (hence the logo).

Henry VIII was a huge proponent of archery, passing laws to enforce practice for all able-bodied men, seeing it as crucial for national defence, and even demonstrating his own skill, while his navy used archers extensively to attack enemy ships before boarding, with finds from the Mary Rose revealing elite archers served, highlighting the longbow's continued importance despite early gunpowder.

After school on Wednesday 28th January, we are running an archery competition on the school field. £1.00 entry fee for two arrows (10 metres). Hit the five pound note to win (limit £5 win per person). All money raised to the school pantry.