This term, we have many Period 7 sessions runningwhich are driven by the vision and leadership of ourstudents themselves. From global diplomacy to high-level engineering, students are no longer just participants: they are the architects of their own enrichment.
The diversity of the sessions is a testament to student ambition. Model United Nations has seen such a surge in popularity that it now convenes twice weekly, while an Engineering program is successfully navigating its second block of hands-on innovation. Meanwhile, in the Mathematics department, a select group of Year 9 students are tackling high-level challenges in pursuit of the prestigious Algebra Award.
The initiative isn’t limited to traditional academics. Responding to a request from the Prom Committee, we have launched a dedicated creative session for Year 11s to design bespoke accessories and decorations for their June celebration. This oversubscribed Thursday session has become a hub of creativity, proving that when students take the lead, engagement follows.
Beyond the subjects themselves, these sessions are developing vital leadership skills, allowing our students to invest in their own community while gaining experiences that go far beyond the standard curriculum.
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It was great to get our inclusive table cricket lunchtime club up and running last Friday. We were delighted to see so many students attend and participate so well! We look forward to participating in a table cricket festival on the 11th February.
Netball
Well done to the U15B netball team on a 16-13 win against Beaumont. The player of the match was Eden G. They then followed this up by beating Marlborough 20-7, with player of the match being Rose S.
Basketball
Well done to the Year 7 basketball team for an improved performance against St Columba’s last Friday.
Football
Congratulations on a 3-0 win for a mixed U12/U13 girls’ side against St Columba’s with a hat trick for Hannah C. Great to see some new faces playing too!
Our Year 7 girls’ football team had a tough fixture against Loreto in the district cup, but credit to the girls for persevering throughout.
The weather held off for our first Saturday football fixtures of the season for the boys against St Columba’s 2 weeks ago. Particularly good performances from Years 8 and 10, with lots of boys getting valuable game time. Special mention to Ayaan M (Year 10) for a very well taken hat trick.
A tough afternoon last week for our Year 7 boys in the county cup quarter final against Aldenham. The boys did very well to get to that stage of the competition in their first year at secondary school.
Well done to our Year 9 boys’ football team on an excellent 5-2 win against Verulam in the district cup. Goal scorers were Lucas W, Ryan C, Jayden J-B, Jojo J and Josh R. Player of the match was Josh R.
Lastly, an excellent win for our Year 10 boys’ football team in the county cup quarter final, claiming a 4-1 victory against a good Queen’s team. Goal scorers were Ed J x2, Ayaan M and Juan J-B. They are now into the semi finals of the county competition for the third time in three years, which is a superb achievement.
They also followed this up with a battling 6-1 win in the first round of the district cup against Verulam. On a really challenging surface and after going a goal down early on, the boys embodied the character values of the school against a physical Verulam side. Goal scorers included Finlay R x 2, Ed J x2, Ayaan M and Alex T, but everyone dug deep for the cause.
On Wednesday the 28th of January nearly 100 students from years 9-11 took part in the intermediate maths challenge. This was a 60 minute challenge testing the students’ mathematical thinking and problem solving skills. Well done to all who participated. We are looking forward to seeing the results next month.
Please see the information about heavy periods from Brook (an amazing health and wellbeing charity), and share with your teenager if needed. This is a topic we cover in PSHE here at KWS, and is something that should be discussed rather than avoided, in order to ensure our pupils get the support they may need.
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As part of National Apprenticeships Week, Unifrog is holding a virtual Apprenticeship Fair on Wednesday 11th February 4pm-6pm. From understanding apprenticeships to learning what it’s like to work in different industries and acing your application, this fair is a great opportunity to explore your options and get your questions answered by the experts. Join live sessions with employers from across the UK and speak directly to their representatives to achieve your dream apprenticeships. Please follow the link for further details and to register: https://webapp.spotme.com/login/eventspace/apprenticeship-fair
Our Year 12 students are currently in the process of organising their work experience placements for the summer term. This is an excellent opportunity for our students to develop key work-related skills; increase their communication skills and confidence and take another step on their journey to their future career. The work experience will take place during the week of 22nd – 26th June 2026. If anyone is willing to host a Year 12 student for their work experience then please do not hesitate to contact me – f.dayton@kwschool.co.uk. Please give details of the type of company/business, type of work the student would be involved in & contact details. Thank you.
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Looking for a fun night that the whole family can enjoy? We are hosting a family-style Quiz night, bringing together children, parents, friends and family for a relaxed evening of laughs and friendly competition. Enjoy complementary fish and chips included with your ticket (other options available upon request), as well as a bar offering drinks to quench your thirst! We look forward to seeing you at 6:30 pm on the 5th February. Follow the link or QR code to purchase your tickets!
National Apprenticeships Week is 9-15 February. There are lots of events happening to highlight the many opportunities available. Some events are happening both before and after the week so here is the link to the official National Apprenticeships Week Events Map: https://naw.appawards.co.uk/events/map. Many of the events are virtual, and are taking place after school so are easily accessible for students who are interested.
In the library this week we are displaying both nonfiction and fiction books linked to the Holocaust, in recognition of Holocaust Memorial Day, which this year fell on the 27th January.
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust has a theme of “Bridging Generations” this year, with the aim to remind us all that the responsibility of remembrance doesn’t end with the Holocaust survivors. It lives on through their children, their grandchildren, and therefore through all of us. It is important that we all remember what happened, and that we learn through this remembrance. The Trust has chosen this particular theme to “encourage us all to engage actively with the past – to listen, to learn and to carry those lessons forward. By doing so, we build a bridge between memory and action, between history and hope for the future.”
While marking this day we are primarily remembering the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, however the Holocaust Memorial Trust are also highlighting the persecution that has happened since, in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Dafur. These events show that sadly humanity has not learnt from the Holocaust. In remembering we are helping future generations to guard against genocide happening again.
Please, pop into the library to look at the display of books. We have everything from factual texts, through to graphic novel versions of Anne Frank’s diary. If you’d like to read more about the work of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust then please do look at the website: www.hmd.org.uk.
Be a part of remembering and marking this important day, and bridge the gap between history and today’s generation.
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Axiom Maths (formerly MESME) is now a very much established programme in its 5th year of running at Katherine Warington School. The hour long sessions take place weekly during period 7 and are by invite only to the most exceptional Mathematicians in years 7 and 8.
The Axiom Maths programme is a structured mathematics enrichment curriculum designed to develop deep understanding, reasoning and confidence. Axiom Maths is not a standard National Curriculum scheme; instead, it is a carefully sequenced programme that revisits and connects mathematical ideas over time, helping students strengthen core concepts rather than accelerating them prematurely.
“Axiom Maths focuses on understanding the structure behind mathematics, not just practising procedures.”
The Axiom Maths curriculum is taught through regular sessions that emphasise mathematical structure, patterns and logical thinking. Students engage with rich problems drawn from areas such as number, algebra, geometry, combinatorics and mathematical reasoning. These topics are selected to promote fluency and insight, enabling students to see mathematics as a connected discipline rather than a series of isolated techniques.
“Students are encouraged to explore ideas, explain their reasoning and tackle challenging problems with confidence.”
Learning through Axiom Maths places a strong emphasis on discussion, exploration and problem solving. Students are supported to test ideas, learn from mistakes and develop resilience when working through unfamiliar challenges. The programme complements classroom learning by deepening understanding of the concepts that underpin success across the wider maths curriculum.
“The programme builds confidence, curiosity and enjoyment in mathematics.”
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