The Interact Club is excited to invite you to our Quiz Night for Macmillan Cancer Support, taking place on Friday 19th September from 7-9 pm at Katherine Warington School. It promises to be a great evening with a variety of exciting themed rounds, suitable for all ages. We will also be ordering some delicious fish and chips from Godfreys, and there will be a bar open on the night for you to purchase any drinks.
If you are interested in attending the event, you can get your tickets here:
All proceeds from the evening will go to Macmillan Cancer Support, so come along for a fantastic evening and help us to support a great cause!
After many years of playing sports, I had to stop playing in October 2023, due to injuries. I have had a lot of injuries over the years and have been told – many times – that I could not achieve certain things. I have always been someone who likes to prove people wrong, which led me to set myself a new challenge. My Dad has also signed up so we are going to have a go together! The Great North Run will be taking place on Sunday 7th September 2025 so look out for me on TV!
My Dad and I thought long and hard about what charity to raise money for, and CALM is one that is significant for both of us. If you are able to donate to this incredible charity, that would be amazing! If not, please raise awareness for anyone who would benefit from their services.
About us
We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling terrible, standing up to stereotypes, and standing together to show life is always worth living.
125 lives are lost every week to suicide. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. We exist to change this.
We do it by provoking conversation, running life-saving services, and bringing people together so they reject living miserably, get help when they need it and don’t die by suicide.
Anyone can feel suicidal. So we need to be there for everyone. From advice on our website about issues you might be facing; through to free, confidential chats with our helpline staff, online or on the phone, we’re here for anyone who’s struggling, every single day of the year. No matter what.
Our helpline and webchat are open 365 days a year, offering practical suggestions for all of life’s problems – whether that’s anxiety, relationship concerns, health worries, money worries or suicidal thoughts. Our staff answer a call every 59 seconds – they listen, talk and help people struggling with life to make a plan so they can begin to look to the future.
What a spectacular evening we had celebrating our Year 11 students at their Prom! On June 18th, the marquee on the school field was transformed into a dazzling setting for a night filled with laughter, dancing, and cherished memories.
Our Year 11s truly outdid themselves, arriving in an array of stunning outfits and elaborate entrances that showcased their individual styles and brought a real sense of glamour to the event. From elegant gowns to sharp suits, everyone looked absolutely fantastic and ready to celebrate their hard work and achievements. A particularly memorable moment was seeing some students arrive in style, chauffeured by four impressive tractors and a classic bus, adding a wonderfully unique touch to the grand entrance!
The atmosphere throughout the night was electric. Students hit the dance floor with enthusiasm, showing off their best moves to a fantastic selection of music. Special mention must go to the dance crew, who truly set the pace and didn’t stop dancing until the very end, keeping the energy high all night long! There was a constant buzz of excitement as friends caught up, posed for countless photos, and simply enjoyed each other’s company away from the classroom. It was wonderful to see so many happy faces, and the collective spirit of joy and camaraderie was truly heartwarming.
The Prom was a fitting culmination of their journey through Year 11, providing a memorable occasion for them to mark this significant milestone before embarking on their next adventures. We’re incredibly proud of each and every one of them and wish them all the very best for their future.
A huge thank you to all the staff who helped organise and supervise the event, ensuring it was a safe and enjoyable night for everyone. And, of course, a massive thank you to our Year 11s for making it such an unforgettable evening!
Here is a video of the night for anyone that would like to watch it: https://vimeo.com/1098747135?share=copy
Towards the end of June, our year 12 cohort embarked on their week long work experience placements, gaining a valuable glimpse into life beyond KWSixth. From engineering to accountancy, to law firms, to local primary schools, students spent time in a wide range of industries, exploring potential career paths and developing essential workplace skills.
Students learned how to communicate effectively with colleagues, manage their time, and adapt to different routines and expectations, gaining such a valuable insight into the working world. Employers praised their enthusiasm, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
Here is what a few students had to say:
Tiffany P. who worked with an architect in London said ‘It was a great experience and definitely got me thinking about architecture as a potential career route.’
Sofia M. said about her role in a financial conduct authority ‘I was given real responsibility as I was involved in meetings with the international division of the company as well as completing research for them.’
Ben A. did a placement in race track design, designing Formula 1 tracks and models. He said ‘I loved it and it is certainly a career path that I would embark on in the future.’
A big thank you to all the organisations that hosted our students and to the staff and families who helped make the week a success. Work Experience is a key milestone in the Year 12 journey – helping students connect classroom learning with real-world application and inspiring confidence for the future post KWS.
Year 9 and 10 students enjoyed a wonderful Austenian and Shellian inspired trip to the city of Bath; we began with a guided tour of the Georgian architecture hosted by the Jane Austen Centre, as well as a ghost tour of the city’s most haunted locations. In the afternoon of our first day, we explored the House of Frankenstein by learning about Mary Shelley’s famous novel and completing an escape room in Victor’s Lair. Our second day had a Roman focus with a special tour of the Ancient Roman Bathhouse: alongside exploring the bathhouse itself, students had the opportunity to interact with Roman artefacts in a learning session which also involved dressing in traditional Roman togas! Day two ended with a private cinema screening of Pride and Prejudice to round off a wholesome residential (and an opportunity to nap for some exhausted students!). All pupils on the trip were an absolute credit to the KWS community and I hope they will join us on our next English Faculty residential to a new literary city location… watch this space!
Miss Barnard
On Wednesday 2nd July, we were fortunate to host representatives from Parker Hannifin, Coachpath Ltd, Amuma and J9W, who facilitated our Y12 Mock Assessment Centre Day. Year 12 students were put through their paces, with tasks including ice-breakers, creating and delivering presentations, budgeting tasks, and the ‘NASA’ task which requires students to rank items in order of importance for a spell in space! Students were observed throughout the day by our facilitators, and given feedback on their contributions to tasks throughout the day. Students were also involved in a CV writing workshop to prepare them for the job application process.
The day was enjoyed by both the students and facilitators, and gave useful insights to students about what employers look for when using the assessment centre method in their recruitment process. The facilitators were really impressed by the confidence of the students, while students commented on how valuable the day was in preparing them for the world of work and applying for jobs.
We are delighted to announce that Daisy W. and Eliyana M., students in 9Op1 Mandarin, have been commended by the judging panel in this year’s Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, a prestigious national competition hosted by Queen’s College, University of Oxford.
This is a remarkable accomplishment – the competition received nearly 5,000 entries from over 22,000 participants across the UK, with only a small number of entries selected for commendation.
Daisy and Eliyana’s work involved translating a Chinese poem, and their commendation is a true testament to their creativity, linguistic flair, and keen attention to detail. Their achievement reflects not only their individual dedication, but also the high standard of teaching and learning within our Mandarin department.
We are incredibly proud of their success and the positive representation it brings to our school and wider community. A huge congratulations to both students on this well-deserved recognition!
Miss Hu