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IT WAS way back in 1992 when a fresh-faced young teacher began his career at Kings’. So fresh-faced, in fact, that he was often mistaken for one of his own charges. The story goes that he paid half-price when alighting a local bus because the driver mistook him for a pupil. That young man was Rob Jeckells, and for close on three decades he has been Kings’ School to a ‘T’. Past pupils always ask after him and all recall their lessons with him with a fondness that cannot be manufactured. He is known for the way in which he flings himself into everything he tackles – whether that...

WINCHESTER'S secondary schools are delaying the start of the spring term. Kings', the city's biggest school, is the first to alert parents about the changes next week to help cope with the Covid-19 surge. It follows an announcement by the education secretary Gavin Williamson. Most primary schools are expected to open on Monday. Kings' secondary school will be delaying the return of most pupils for two weeks until Monday January 18. In a letter to parents yesterday, acting head Rob Jeckells said Monday January 4 would be an inset day, or in-service training day, when the school is c...