Just before half term KWS GCSE History students from Year 11 went to Munich in southern Germany. This was a trip to help extend their knowledge of the rise of Nazi Germany in the city where Hitler first came to prominence. The weather was cold for much of the trip but the students were well […]
Over the Spring term we have held our first student council meetings of the academic year. They have been highly successful and have given our student body the opportunity to voice their ideas and opinions on a range of areas. The focus has been on teaching and learning, facilities and the extra curricular offering including […]
On Tuesday 11th February, a group of our sixth former’s will be hosting a charity games night at Katherine Warington school in aid of local charity, communities first. The night will take place from 7 – 9:30pm and will entail a night of games, bingo and a quiz with a Godfrey’s meal provided (order when […]
This week, KWS hosted the Inter-School Debating Competition, where we were joined by teams from St George’s, SJL and Roundwood. Students from Years 7-12 then engaged in debates about a range of motions (from the length of school days to the morality of zoos). KWS won three out of four debates and came joint first! […]
KWS Talks has been officially released! Interviewing teachers, bringing you fresh perspectives, insightful conversations, and a touch of humour to brighten your day. Have a listen now, and be sure to share it with someone who would find it enjoyable! Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxbETjr2bDONwrn8SuPS70Q Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iqSWyy6aWB6IFE5EIu2Af?si=W5fEj3YkQfip0_xqQY9-jQ Head Students Becky and Tristan
Last week, three more students demonstrated their willingness to challenge themselves further, going above and beyond their school work, to complete the Academics Programme. Well done to Jack H (8) for completing PE, Gideon S (8) for completing Maths and Joie F(9) for completing Science. These students have been awarded the title of ‘Academic’ within […]
Last week, over 50 of our Year 7 and 8 students completed their Bikeability level 3 cycling training. The instructors split students into small groups and took them to The River Lea, Harpenden Town and to Roundwood Park school. The students learned a variety of skills, such as good observation skills, how to communicate intentions effectively and clearly, […]
Today, our Year 9 and 10 students had the privilege of experiencing a fantastic performance by two professional actors from Spain. The play ‘Primera Cita’, performed entirely in Spanish, was an engaging and immersive experience that brought the language to life in an authentic and entertaining way. Our students demonstrated exemplary behaviour throughout the performance, […]
A group of Year 11s looking to pursue English at A Level were treated to a mini-lecture by Dr Suzy Lawrence, one of our much valued school trustees. Dr Lawrence delivered a short session to students on the performance elements of Macbeth, and how a Jacobean audience would have been sensorially exposed to the brutalities […]
Last Wednesday, the year 11’s came out of their lessons to engage in the Sixth form subject fair which was run by year 12 students. Students discussed their potential options, finding out more about the range of A level and vocational courses on offer at KWSixth. There was a really purposeful and positive attitude throughout and it […]