Our newly appointed Reading Ambassadors have been very busy this term. They have met regularly and enjoyed looking at the results of the recent student survey regarding reading in school, and some have been brave enough to deliver the feedback in front of the whole school in assemblies. Some of the Reading Ambassadors have also designed […]
A packed four-day GCSE History trip recently took students in years 9, 10 and 12 across France and Belgium, offering them an invaluable opportunity to deepen their understanding of the First World War and bring their classroom learning to life. The journey began on the historic battlefields of the Somme. Visits to Thiepval and the […]
Cricket U15 District Cup Cricket Champions! Whilst chasing St Albans’ 147, Finlay R and Issa Z steadied the ship with two superb big innings after the loss of a few early wickets. Finlay played a number of big shots for a score of 77, meanwhile Issa complemented him nicely with a steady 28 not out. […]
What an amazing experience our year 9 and 10 Geography (and one Historian!) students had on their recent enrichment week trip to Naples. This four-day adventure was packed with incredible archaeological wonders, breath-taking coastal landscapes, and unforgettable moments, giving our students a first-hand look at the powerful geography and geological forces shaping this stunning part […]
Get ready to step back in time to Victorian London, because this year’s school musical production is… Oliver! We are looking for actors, singers, dancers, and enthusiastic ensemble members from all year groups to bring this classic story to life. Whether you want to be the next Oliver, Nancy, the Artful Dodger, or part of […]
And here we are, in the final few weeks of the academic year! Once again, it’s gone in the blink of an eye, and the long summer holiday is stretching ahead of us. The six week holiday is the perfect time for reading, so do pop in and pick up a couple of books for […]
On Thursday the 11th of June, four of our Year 8 mathematicians participated in a Herts for Learning team maths challenge final. The students demonstrated fantastic problem solving and team work skills during the competition, tackling tricky questions over four different rounds, all around mathematical problem solving, estimations or memory and communication.  Overall they finishe […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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