Kew House School (KHS) is celebrating two extraordinary alumnae achievements on the world stage — one in sport and one in music.

The school celebrates Charlotte Taylor-Aubery's U19 Rowing World Championship victory and Jasmine Derry's performance in Vaughan Williams' Sancta Civitas on the opening night of the BBC Proms.

In Trakai, Lithuania, Charlotte ("Lottie") Taylor-Aubery and her crewmates were crowned U19 World Champions in the Women's Eight.

The victory marks a defining moment in Taylor-Aubery's rowing journey, one forged through years of dedication and guidance from her long-time KHS coach, Rufus Tilt.

Taylor-Aubery (left) celebrating with her teammate (credit: World Rowing Under 19 Championships).

Fondly nicknamed "Kew's Golden Girl" by Tilt, Lottie's achievement is a milestone for the school's rowing programme and a shining example of its ethos: Together We Grow. 

Her success represents not only her own hard work, but also the collective support of coaches, teammates, and the wider school community.

Taylor-Aubery's triumph capped off two weekends of exceptional results for KHS rowing on the international stage.

Team GB with their gold medals (credit: World Rowing Under 19 Championships).

At the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Linz, Austria, KHS coaches Tilt and Tom Shewell played pivotal roles in Team GB's medal haul.

Tilt guided the Junior Men's Double Scull to Gold and another crew to Silver, while Shewell's Junior Men's Coxless Four achieved back-to-back Gold medals across two consecutive days of racing.

These remarkable results highlight the coaches' dedication, both in their work at KHS and as volunteers proudly representing the school internationally.

(Left to right) Kew House School coaches Rufus Tilt and Tom Shewell (credit: Kew House School).

Meanwhile, on one of the most prestigious stages in classical music, Jasmine Derry performed as part of the chorus in Vaughan Williams' Sancta Civitas on the opening night of the world-famous BBC Proms.

To sing in such a landmark event demonstrates Derry's talent and commitment, and reflects the same values of "dedication, resilience, and artistry" that define the KHS community, the school say.

The BBC Proms is an eight-week summer season of classical music at Royal Albert Hall (credit: Kew House School).

This balance of excellence is also seen in the classroom. This year, 70% of KHS students secured their first-choice university places, the school achieved its highest-ever A*-C rate* at 90%, and 58% of leavers progressed to prestigious Russell Group universities.

These results underline the school's holistic approach, where the same values — discipline, resilience, teamwork and ambition — drive success in academics, sport and the arts.

"This is a perfect example of how talent, teamwork and dedication can grow into extraordinary achievements," said Will Williams, Head of Kew House School.

"We are incredibly proud of Lottie, Rufus, Tom, Jasmine, and everyone who has contributed to these successes."

Taylor-Aubery and Will Williams on A-Level results day (credti: Kew House School).

KHS's recent victories, whether on the water, in the classroom, or on the concert stage, "prove that when we grow together, we can reach world-class heights."

To learn more about KHS visit its website here.

Kew House School is a sponsor of Richmond Nub News. Without sponsors our Richmond online newspaper would not be possible. Thank you.