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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
 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 […]
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 […]
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