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Gordonstoun Coronation Celebrations
Monday 9 May 2023
The Coronation of our former student King Charles III was a very special day for Gordonstoun. We are delighted to share with you this ‘Coronation Collection’ which highlights our celebrations that certainly were 'fit for a King'.
Mini Coronation
We began our weekend celebrating the coronation of King Charles III with a Mini Coronation. Our youngest pupils loved the horse and carriage, flag waving and ceremony, and the experience was a wonderful way for them to learn about such an historic event. King Charles was a keen actor during his time at Gordonstoun, taking lead roles in many school performances, and the enactment was therefore especially fitting.
You might also like read some of the press coverage below:
Morning Run & Beach Swim
On the morning of the Coronation, more than 100 teenagers opted to get out of their cosy beds, to take part in a special morning run and beach swim to mark the occasion. Gordonstoun Guardian Jennifer said, “I went for the morning run, it’s not something I would normally do, but because it is a tradition and the King himself would have done it at Gordonstoun, I thought it was good to do it too.”
The BBC included this event in their article covering how Scotland were celebrating the Coronation.
House Sports ChallengeIn true Gordonstoun style, an afternoon of challenge in the inter-house sports competition was next on our Coronation celebrations agenda, including boules, tennis, climbing, volleyball, touch rugby and rounders. Tug of WarHuge passion, spirit and support was shown during the tug of war, with the whole school taking part and some surprising winners in one of the girls vs boys houses rounds! |
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Coronation Ceilidh
The final part of our Saturday Coronation celebrations was our Senior School Ceilidh. Over 400 students came together for Scottish Country dancing and not a soul was left on the side lines. The smiles say it all!
Community Coronation Picnic
On the Sunday we invited the local community, parents, staff and contractors, to a picnic on our stunning South Lawn. Highlights included a Ferris Wheel, a music showcase, drama performances and tours of our grounds.
Our grande finale included everyone getting to their feet to for our national anthem, performed on electric guitar from the roof of Gordonstoun House. A suitable end to our Coronation celebrations.
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