KWS Gymnastics and Trampolining Squad, along with the KWS Dance Company, attended the District Gym and Dance Display hosted by St Albans High School on Monday this week. It was a fantastic evening that brought together students from across the district to perform and showcase the work they have been developing throughout the year.

We were delighted to see both our Junior and Senior dance teams perform their competition routines, alongside performances from our gymnastics and trampolining squad, who presented both a trampoline routine and a floor routine. All students represented the school brilliantly, demonstrating great skill, commitment, and enthusiasm. Staff were incredibly proud of their performances and the way they conducted themselves throughout the event.

Miss Patterson

This week, the KWS Dance Company competed in the annual Great Big Dance Off 2026, performing to a large and enthusiastic audience and showcasing an exceptional standard of talent and dedication.

The Junior team delivered a powerful contemporary-commercial fusion piece titled The Dead Dance, earning an impressive 3rd place. They narrowly missed out on a place in the finals by just five points – a remarkable achievement in such a competitive field.

The Senior team also performed brilliantly with their contemporary piece Angel in Hell, placing 8th in a much larger KS4/5 category. Across both teams, scores were outstanding, with judges awarding top marks of 10 for categories including crowd appeal and technique.

Miss Patterson is incredibly proud of all the students, who have worked tirelessly to perfect their routines. This competition marks a particularly special moment for some of our Year 11 students, who were the founding members of the KWS Dance Company. It has been wonderful to see their growth and commitment over the years.

We look forward to competing again next year!

Miss Patterson

After attending the Leadership Foundations course in the Autumn Term of Year 12, we were given the opportunity to attend the Leadership Foundations Conference on 10th February in St Albans. 

Although the event was labelled as one about leadership, it is not solely for those who possess conventional leadership traits; instead the topics discussed can also be applied to your personal life. As STEP is a Christian organisation, most of the seminars were influenced by Christian themes, yet delivered in a way that would definitely benefit everyone. 

The seminar I found most useful was titled “Finding Your Tribe”, which discussed the various types of people you should look to include within various circles of life (both close and casual relationships).