King's Chester is the one of the top independent, private day schools for boys and girls. It has Junior (preparatory), Senior and Sixth Form sections and takes pupils from Cheshire, Shropshire, the Wirral and North Wales. It consistently achieves somes of the best academic results in the area; offers academic bursaries; and is well known for its sports, rowing and music.
5 May 2011
Continental success for Rowers
King’s rowers enjoyed success throughout the UK and Europe in an exciting Easter race calendar.
The Boys’ squad medalled in seven events at the Ghent International Regatta, including the 1st VIII winning the Belgium National Junior Championships over the top crew from Belgium. The J16 coxless four won gold and the J15 coxless four won silver.
At the Inter-Regional competition in Nottingham, the Girls’ J14 coxed quad won gold and the Girls’ J15 coxed four won bronze. This is a national level event, with each region producing a top crew.
Lizzie Williams (L6ER) came 3rd in her single scull and won the pairs trials at the Welsh Under 18 Junior Trials, placing her in strong contention to win a seat for the Welsh Junior Team this summer.