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St George’s Day

April 25, 2025/in News/by Keris McCormick

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.

Student Council Update

April 25, 2025/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick

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 […]

KWSki Valmeinier “025

April 24, 2025/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick

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 […]

Y12 Geographers on a Geo-lly in Swanage!

April 24, 2025/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick

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 […]

Year 12 UCAS and careers fairs

March 28, 2025/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick

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 […]

A Visit to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge

March 28, 2025/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick

On Thursday 27th March, a group of Year 12 students visited Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, to experience a taste of what being a student there would be like. We started the day walking through the city of Cambridge, admiring the beautiful architecture, before arriving at Gonville and Caius (with thanks to Tristan, our map […]

KWS annual community Ramadan Iftar

March 27, 2025/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick

On 13 March, Victoria Collins MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and Daisy Cooper MP for St Albans, joined students from Katherine Warington School, their families, and local community groups, at the school’s annual community Ramadan Iftar (dinner). As charity is a key theme of Ramadan, the event was held in support of St Albans & […]

UCAS information evening

March 14, 2025/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick

A big thank you to all of the year 12 students and families who attended our UCAS information evening on Tuesday 11th March. It was really encouraging to see so many of you there to hear key messages about student finance, the UCAS registration and application process and about personal statements. Links to the presentations […]

Munich Trip

February 28, 2025/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick

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 […]

Student council update

February 28, 2025/in Whole School/by Keris McCormick

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 […]