THE most prestigious prize at KES is the Gold Medal, presented to a pupil each year by the monarch or a senior member of the royal family. But did you know that three brothers who attended the school were each awarded the Gold Medal, back in 1894, 1896 and 1902?
Read all about the remarkable Firth brothers in an excellent article written by former KES headteacher, Michael Walker.
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