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July 5, 2024/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

During last week’s celebration assembly we were honoured to be joined by Chris Silby one of the founders of The Ollie Foundation and Bob Fergson, Chair of St Albans & Harpenden local committee who attended on behalf of Cancer Research UK.  We were delighted to present both charities with a cheque of the money raised […]

Library update

July 5, 2024/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

It has been a very busy and active time at KWS as all staff and students got involved in many activities and the two sports days last week. This week, we are celebrating Euro 2024 with a collection of football books about popular footballers. These books are always a favourite with the students and some […]

Bank of England Trip

June 21, 2024/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

On Wednesday, students visited the Bank of England Museum. Across Year 10 Business, our students are studying the role of finance, the impact of technology increasing on businesses and the economy, and how this is having an impact on the consumers who are making the choice to purchase goods and services. In Business, the economy and money […]

Spanish Play

June 21, 2024/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

I really enjoyed the play it was easy to understand although we didn’t know all the words. It was very funny and they interacted with us as an audience and brought Oscar up to do some translations. My favourite character was Carlotta because she was strong willed. The acting was brilliant, we could really see as an audience […]

Year 10 Work Experience

June 21, 2024/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

Students in Year 10 spent a week in the world of work for their work experience week. Student placements were varied and ranged from working in educational settings, working with animals and within the NHS, to placements in aircraft museums, the Department for Innovation and Technology, and the MTR Crossrail Elizabeth Line. Students very much […]

Library update

June 21, 2024/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

This week in the library we have focused on Refugee Week, displaying books to help students learn about and read stories from people who have experienced displacement. Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Established in 1998 in the UK, […]

Library update – Pride Month display

June 7, 2024/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

Welcome back to the last half of the summer term from the KWS library! To celebrate Pride Month, we have a display of books for all to enjoy and learn about acceptance, equality and the history of Pride Month which is celebrated in June due to the important protests that took place in the US […]

Library update – Volunteering with Hertfordshire Libraries for valuable work experience

June 7, 2024/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

Volunteering with Hertfordshire Libraries this Summer Aged 14 – 24?  Friendly? Enthusiastic? Reliable? You could volunteer to support children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library. Volunteers talk to children about the books they have been reading and hand out rewards for each stage of the challenge. You will gain valuable […]

KWS Mock Election 2024

June 7, 2024/in Whole School/by Chrissy Dicks

This summer, election fever is gripping the nation, and things are no different at KWS!  For a bit of fun, and to ensure our students get to experience British democracy themselves, in real time, KWS will hold a mock election.  Over the coming days we will invite students to take part and run election campaigns […]

Changes to non attendance fixed penalty system

June 6, 2024/in News/by Chrissy Dicks

Please note the following changes from the Department for Education will be coming into effect from August 2024 and that the fine for unauthorised school absences will change. Whilst the school assesses each individual case on its own merit, currently the school can request a fixed penalty notice to be issued by Herts County Council […]

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