We were thrilled to welcome Caroline Willms (Rayermann) back to King’s for her first visit since leaving in 2001.

Caroline, along with her husband Daniel and their children Matilda (7) and Phil (5), were visiting England from their home in Germany and took the chance to revisit King’s and reminisce about her time here.

A particularly special moment came at the start of the visit when Karen McSwiggan, Caroline’s former Meynell house parent, was here to greet her. Caroline smiled as she recalled still being able to taste the chocolate‑covered strawberries Karen gave the Meynell girls on their final day at King’s.

Another highlight was a trip to the Art Block. Art had been Caroline’s favourite subject and she has since built a career as an artist, creating abstract work for a wide range of spaces.

Matilda and Phil were especially taken with the Dining Hall, having recently watched Harry Potter and immediately likening it to Hogwarts.

It was lovely to hear all of Caroline’s memories and stories from her time here - many of which included Laila, Pon and Kate, the lifelong friendships she formed at King’s. And, who knows, in a few years we may be welcoming Matilda and Phil back as King's pupils!

If you would like to reconnect with Caroline, or check out some of her artwork, visit her website here: www.carolinewillms.de