Our 2026 Easter China trip was an unforgettable journey that took a group of our dedicated Mandarin students across to three remarkable cities – Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou over 10 days. From the dazzling skyline and cutting-edge innovation of Shanghai to the timeless beauty of Suzhou’s classical gardens and the serene landscapes of Hangzhou’s West […]
While many enjoyed a quiet break at home, our Sixth Form students swapped the classroom for the lively streets of New York City during the Easter holiday. The city skyline was impressive, but our students truly stood out. They were attentive in the subway and showed real maturity at the 9/11 Memorial. Their excellent behaviour […]
Year 12 students: GSK Summer Holidays STEM Work Experience – applications now open! GSK are pleased to share the details about a fantastic opportunity to apply for their Stevenage STEM Work Experience event which year 12 students may have an interest in. They are running an on-site work experience this year from 27th July to […]
Whilst we’re sure everyone has heard of World Book Day, World Book Night is probably a less well known event. Following hot on the heels of World Book Day, World Book Night was held on Thursday 23rd April, and shifted the focus to adult reading. It encouraged everyone to join in with a special reading […]
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 […]
KWSixth year 12 students enjoyed a really beneficial afternoon attending the careers fair at Sir John Lawes school. They had the opportunity to engage with a range of employers from Microsoft to Hertfordshire Police. This is a key stepping stone in their research towards their future after KWSixth. A big thank you to Sir John […]
A huge well done to our year 12 students who have successfully completed the IDEA course as part of their enrichment programme. IDEA (Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award) is an international award winning programme which helps demonstrate and enhance digital and employability skills. Eight students successfully completed the course. Here is Aaron proudly showcasing his certificate.
After the recent success of hosting our own Midsummer Night’s Dream, it was the turn of KWS favourite, Anthony Glenn. Anthony delivered his one man show version of the play which we are currently studying, with the enthusiastic assistance of some very willing Year 7s. Thank you to parents for contributing to making this possible.
One of the regular offerings by the library is the Book Awards Club which runs each Wednesday lunchtime. Members of the group shadow the Trinity School Book Award (TSBA) and The Carnegies; reading the nominated books, sharing our thoughts on what we’ve read, taking part in activities connected to the books, and writing reviews and […]
This past week saw two exciting events for our KWS Trampoline Squad. First our National Trampoline Finals in Derby for our qualifiers. Every single one of them did their absolute best, setting themselves personal goals to achieve and they smashed them all. Our Year 7 boys team, Dylan G, Theo V and Archie D, pulled […]
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