The main history experience for Enrichment Week was a KS4-5 trip to the First World War Battlefields in France and Belgium. This was not just a trip that covered part of both GCSE and A-Level History courses, but also a trip to commemorate the hundreds of thousands of men who gave their lives in the […]
What an amazing experience our Year 9 and 10 Geography students had on their recent Enrichment Week Trip to Iceland! This four-day adventure was packed with incredible geological wonders, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable moments, giving our students a firsthand look at the powerful forces shaping our planet. Our journey began bright and early with a […]
On Friday 20th June, KWSixth welcomed nearly 200 students for our Year 12 induction day. The day was a great success, with students conducting themselves exceptionally well both in the Sixth Form area and during their induction lessons. It was especially pleasing to welcome so many new students from other schools — we look forward […]
Well Done to Our Year 12 Students Congratulations to all our Year 12 students who have completed their end-of-year exams this week. The exams were rigorous and aligned with the standards of next summer’s A Level assessments. Our students approached these exams with maturity, determination, and a strong desire to succeed. We are incredibly proud […]
This year, Rayden Solicitors were very excited to bring our Work Experience Competition across the four consortium schools in Harpenden – Katherine Warington School, Roundwood Park, Sir John Lawes School and St Georges. This is the second year the competition has run, but the first year across the consortium schools. Rayden Solicitors is an award-winning […]
This week our catering staff provided a selection of St George’s day themed desserts for our students, some of whom attended the Parade in Rothamsted Park. We hope you had a happy St George’s Day.
We have begun our second round of KWS student council meetings this week, with the year 11 and year 12 student council discussing current issues in school, and how they would like to improve their experiences and the provision offered moving forwards into the summer term. There have already been some fantastic ideas put forward […]
On 5th April, 73 students and 10 dedicated members of staff set off on an unforgettable ski trip to the stunning alpine resort of Valmeinier, nestled in the heart of the French Alps. Surrounded by snowy peaks and crisp mountain air, the group enjoyed an unforgettable week of skiing, team spirit, and personal growth. Everyone […]
Year 12 Geographers went to sunny Swanage on Monday 21st April for 2 nights, to find inspiration for their independent investigation. We measured how much carbon was stored in trees in an oak woodland near Durlston Head, investigated evolving sand dunes, judged whether the coastal management was successful in Swanage, and evaluated whether Swanage was […]
In the Spring term, our year 12 cohort have embarked on their UCAS and careers research, including recent visits to two career fairs: thirty one students were welcomed at the Sir John Lawes careers fair, where they engaged with local businesses and found out more about apprenticeships in different fields. The whole cohort then enjoyed […]