Our year 7 students have been showcasing their incredible Spanish skills in a nationwide competition organised by Languagenut. The competition involved schools from across the country completing vocabulary, grammar, and cultural challenges and we are thrilled to share our fantastic results! A huge congratulations does to Pankhania D (year 7) who achieved an astonishing 1,334,200 […]
Recently at Katherine Warington School, students from years 7 to 12 went to the ballots to select their 4 preferred candidates for the Head Student role. A perfect example of young people getting involved in a semi-political system, one that arguably has the most direct effect on their daily lives. As a politics student, I […]
On Wednesday 4th December, our year 11s participated in the Subject Fayre in the Sixth form, to find out more about the subject offer at KWSixth. The year 12 subject ambassadors hosted the event superbly, showcasing their work and enthusing the year 11s about what they will experience when they become sixth formers. We also […]
We wish our year 13 students the best of luck as they continue their mock exams in these final two weeks of term. We see months and months of hard work and dedication to their subjects coming together in these crucial two weeks. We are very proud of their efforts and the manner in which […]
On Wednesday 26th November 2025, Katherine Warington School hosted 240 students, 60 teams, 12 schools and volunteers all involved with Rotary Technology Tournament. Rotary Technology Tournaments are a challenging and enjoyable way for young people to enrich their STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). The young people, typically in teams of four, have to […]
Earlier this week, we were honoured to welcome Victoria Collins MP, who represents Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and is the recently elected Vice President of her party. To mark Parliament Week 2025, her talk offered a clear and candid overview into the demanding role of an MP and the wider workings of Parliament. We enjoyed learning […]
You and your family are invited to a fun, family-friendly Christmas Quiz to help raise money for our charity, The Blue Tangerine Federation. There will be food, drinks, and a raffle on the night. The winning quiz team will take home a £40 Waffle House voucher! Raffle prizes include a £25 Farr Brew voucher and […]
On Tuesday, the Art department and our Year 12 and 13 students enjoyed a highly successful and inspiring visit to the National Gallery in London. The day began with the students immersing themselves in the gallery’s expansive collection. The National Gallery has over 2,300 significant pieces of European painting, spanning from the mid-13th century through […]
Oaklands College recently opened their doors to Year 11 students from across the local area for their annual school events: The School Explorers. These events give students the opportunity to participate in a session in their chosen curriculum area, enjoy a campus tour and listen to a presentation delivered by the Oaklands College Senior Leadership […]
This term, our Year 7 students have been taking part in form-time anti-bullying workshops. They have explored the different types of bullying, created inspiring anti-bullying posters, and written their own form pledges to promote kindness and respect. Across the rest of the school, students are participating in assemblies this week under the theme ‘Power for […]
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