Netball: Girls' Pre-Season Training for selected pupils at King's, finishes 5:00pm
Last week, we welcomed the charity ‘Guide Dogs’ to talk the 3rd Form about the fantastic work the charity does. Here our new Editorial Team of the School magazine, The Dolphin, consider the importance of a guide dog for our guest speaker, Liss.
Unfortunately, Liss has suffered from persistent problems with her sight, which has ultimately resulted in her needing a guide dog. Since her early twenties, she has owned four dogs and currently has a dog named Nancie. When asked what the dog gave her, the focus was independence, having a guide dog has changed her life dramatically as she is no longer dependent on others. Nancie has enabled Liss to carry out everyday activities that we would normally take for granted such as:
Not only does the guide dog provide independence to their owner, but when Liss spoke of Nancie, her face lit up and it was clear that she provided friendship unparalleled to any other relationship. This happiness radiated throughout the room, and it was clear that we made the right decision to support this charity. We were also privileged enough to hear from Mike, Liss’ husband, who was evidently very passionate about the charity, due the benefits of having Nancie in their lives.
Nancie managed very well considering the number of children firing questions and being loud and she maintained her composure. By the end of the talk, the 3rd Form were so engaged and were asking many interesting questions about Liss and her perspective on life with a guide dog. However, when presented with the idea of naming the King’s sponsored dog ‘Ian’ she was less enthusiastic, Sorry Mr Wilmshurst!
This article was written by The Dolphin Editorial Team
Read Deputy Head, Alison Grant's report about the charities King's is supporting this year here.
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "4th Form Arion girls supporting Taunton Open Door Women's Shelter")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A hugely successful Charity Christmas Fair")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A beautiful set of linocut cards for charity, created by Lilah, of King's Bruton scenes")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A packed theatre for the Blackford House Charity Film Night")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "5th Form Priory organised a charity duck race in aid of the Catalyst Foundation")
.jpeg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Priory L6th Form pupils held a bake sale to raise money for the Catalyst Foundation")
.JPG&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Great fun was had at the Priory House Charity Hockey Competition")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Pupils were generous in their support of the Brue Larder at our Harvest Service")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Boo did some busking with her flute to raise money for the Catalyst Foundation")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "This term our School Charity is the Catalyst Foundation")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A huge thank you to all in the King’s Bruton community who have contributed to BEAT this term")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Euan, Harry & Alasdair completed the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge in aid of Facial Palsy UK")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Throughout May, Liv, from L6th Form Wellesley, is running to raise funds for the RNLI")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A super duper Arion charity fancy dress netball tournament")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Good fun was had by all at the Staff vs Pupils Charity Hockey Match")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Our chosen charity for the summer term is BEAT")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Sponge the Prefects, Deputy Heads and Headmaster (for charity!)")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "We were delighted to raise over £2000 last term for Horatio's Garden")