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RSE Policy

July 2, 2026/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

Our Trustees are soon to ratify our revised Relationships and Sex Education Policy. We welcome any feedback from parents/carers so if you would like to read it and comment on it, it can be found on the KWS website here. Any feedback should be sent to either Mr Laing (Assistant Head – c.laing@kwschool.co.uk) or Mr Hiscock (Head of PRE/PSHE – s.hiscock@kwschool.co.uk)

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Unforgettable Memories at the Year 11 Masquerade Prom!

July 2, 2026/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

What a night! On Wednesday 17th June our Year 11 students traded their school uniforms for stunning outfits and elegant masks for the highly anticipated Year 11 Masquerade Prom.  

It was a spectacular celebration and the perfect way to mark the end of an incredible school year for this year group, who have worked so hard to prepare for their exams. 

The venue looked absolutely breath taking, perfectly setting the mood for the night thanks to months of work by our Prom Committee – who spent Period 7 in the Spring term making decorations and masks from scratch.  Such a creative and hardworking bunch of students! 

From the moment they arrived, our students were in high spirits all evening.  They truly danced the night away, keeping the dance floor packed from the very first song to the final track. When they weren’t showing off their best moves, many students also enjoyed the football screening, ensuring that sports fans and dancers alike had the absolute best time.

A Huge Thank You!

An event of this scale doesn’t just happen by magic. We would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who made the night so special:

  • The Prom Committee: Thank you for your tireless work in organising the event and choosing such a fantastic theme. The incredible masks and stunning decorations truly brought the masquerade theme to life!
  • Our Amazing Staff Setup Team: A huge shout-out to the dedicated staff who worked behind the scenes to set up the marquee and everything in it (and take it all back down)
  • The Welcoming Committee: Thank you to the many staff members who lined up to warmly welcome our students as they arrived, making them feel like true celebrities walking the red carpet.

It was an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, style, and celebration. We are incredibly proud of our Year 11s and wish them the absolute best of luck in all that follows, we can’t wait to welcome so many of them back into our 6th Form for their next learning chapter. 

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CERN Trip

July 2, 2026/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick
Some of our Year 9, 10 and 12 students recently enjoyed an unforgettable science and history trip to Geneva, Switzerland.
At CERN, they stood at the edge of modern discovery, exploring the incredible physics behind the Large Hadron Collider, inspiring them to quite literally reach for the stars in their future aspirations. They then stepped into the world of global diplomacy with a guided tour through the historic halls of the United Nations.
Finally, a moving visit to the International Red Cross Museum showed them the human side of crisis and compassion. It was a fantastic experience that brought science, history, and global citizenship to life!
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From First Chinese Characters to Oxford Translation Commendation: Jessica’s Mandarin Triumph

July 2, 2026/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Jessica H in year 12, who has received a prestigious commendation in the 2026 Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, run by Queen’s College, University of Oxford! This is a monumental achievement; with over 25,000 students participating nationwide and judges reviewing more than 5,400 entries, competition for this Oxford-backed accolade was fiercer than ever. The judges remarked on the exceptionally high standard of submissions this year, making Jessica’s success a true testament to her hard work and talent. What makes this milestone so inspiring is that Jessica started learning Mandarin as a complete beginner right here at KWS, and through her dedication, she has progressed all the way to taking A-level Chinese, a journey that has also seen her participate in two fantastic school-organised trips to China to bring her studies to life.

Jessica’s journey beautifully demonstrates the incredible heights students can reach when they embrace learning Mandarin. Beyond mastering an intricate and nuanced language, studying Mandarin unlocks powerful analytical skills, fosters creative problem-solving through translation, and opens doors to vast global opportunities. Jessica has shown that with curiosity and perseverance, our students can transform from absolute beginners into linguists recognised by one of the world’s most prestigious universities. We are incredibly proud of her fantastic achievement, and we hope it inspires many more students to discover just how far learning Mandarin can take them.

Miss Hu

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