A group of 18 students across Years 7-9 took part in a focus group this week about the future of school food. It was fascinating for students to see how their opinion as ‘customers’ can impact on the strategy of a regional catering company. We had wide-ranging discussions about the importance of recyclable food packaging, […]
The Maths Department would like to say well done to the following students who achieved over 80% on the recent UKMT 25th Anniversary Challenge: Lucas C, Joel D, Henry G, John D, Marco R and Hannah W. Over 90 of KWS’s Year 7 and 8 mathematicians took part in this challenge and we are very […]
On Tuesday 8th February, all Year 8 students were involved in a careers workshop run by SSG who provide activities for children and young people. During the session, students were asked to identify skills that were important for different jobs, as well as qualifications and experience required for certain careers. Different pathways into careers, for […]
It’s been another action packed week on the sporting front. It started with our Year 8 Boy’s rugby team competing in a tournament at Harpenden Rugby Club on Monday 7th February. They held their own in all games played and some impressive performances throughout. Callum S was voted the KWS player of the tournament. This […]
Over the last two weeks, over 100 students auditioned for our school production and rehearsals begin this week! To avoid the Bank Holiday, we are also moving the production to Thursday 19th May – Saturday 21st May with four performances over three days. For more information, please see out dedicated Performing Arts Website at www.kw-arts.co.uk […]
It’s been a busy few weeks in the PE department. We have seen some excellent work produced in recent Year 8 girls gymnastic lessons. Our Year 9 netball team also put in a very positive performance against STAGS on Tuesday. Well done to all those involved. Wednesday saw our Year 8 rugby boys team travel […]
Year 10 Spanish Trip – Oct 2022 The Spanish department is hoping to run a Spanish Immersion trip in October 2022 which will include Spanish lessons with the native monitores, adventure activities, visit to Water World Lloret, trip to medieval market and Spanish language team games. More details to follow! Mrs Kelly Head of Languages Ski […]
There will be training this Saturday (15th January) for Year 9 boys football only, on the main football field between 9am and 10am. There will also be Rugby (run by parents) on the rugby pitch between 9am and 10am. Thank you very much to the parents that have volunteered to support with rugby. […]
The curtain has come down on two truly magnificent performances of ‘A Night in the West End’ from our talented young performers. With songs, dances and scenes from some of the West End’s favourites: Blood Brothers, Matilda, School of Rock, Six the Musical, 9 to 5 just to name a few! We may be slightly […]
What a success this has been again this year! Thank you to all parents/ carers / households and staff who entered some outstanding jokes into this year’s Christmas Joke Competition, it was a challenge to whittle it down to the top 10 best jokes. It’s been a close vote each day, but here are the […]