Sports News

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Well done to the Year 7 boys football team for a win on penalties yesterday in the county cup plate. Special mention to Ethan R for a superb performance in goal that kept us in the game, as well as then making a few vital saves in the shoot out.

Well done to the Year 8A girls netball team on a big win against Nicholas Breakspear. Player of the match was Isla R.

Finally, the year 8 basketball team had a solid performance against Aldwickbury in their league fixture, with a 36-24 win. Charlie R and Elliot G were the outstanding players for KWS.

A Magical Afternoon at Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

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On the last week of term, a group of students studying BTEC Dance/ Performing Arts had the unforgettable opportunity to attend Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at Sadlers Wells. Known for its groundbreaking reinterpretation of the classic ballet, Bourne’s version captivated everyone with its bold storytelling, stunning choreography, and powerful performances.

This contemporary take on Swan Lake is celebrated for replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with a dramatic ensemble of male swans, bringing a fresh and intense energy to the production. Students were engrossed by the unique combination of humour, drama, and raw emotion, complemented by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.

For many, this was a first introduction to the world of professional dance, and it sparked enthusiastic discussions about the artistry and themes explored in the show, including identity, love, and freedom.

The trip was not only a cultural experience, but also a chance to delve into the professional dance industry.

Thank you to all students involved; your behaviour and professionalism on the trip was outstanding!

Art update

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Happy 2025 from the art team! We have a few updates we wanted to share with you.
Farewell Miss Robinson
Last term we bid a sad farewell to the super creative and talented Miss Robinson who was one of the founding members of the KWS staff team. She did so much for the arts at our school and will be greatly missed by all.
Spring term in Art
This term we have Year 7 and 8 starting their clay works. Year 9 will be continuing with their acrylic, watercolour and oil painting workshops. Year 10 will work on their portrait project. Year 11 begin their NEA experimentation and Year 12 have their personal investigation and planning research.
Art club
Any students who would like to learn new art skills, have space and support to do their art homework, or get more involved in the world of art, please speak to the art staff! Art club is every Tuesday lunch time in Room 162.
Art team
Mrs Alexis is now the Head of Art and this term a new teacher joined the team, welcome Miss Christou! Miss Longstaff continues teaching year 10 and Year 7 art classes and Mrs Ferris is the art technician.
(Art featured by our year 12 students)

Year 11 A Level English Taster

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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 of Shakespeare’s tragedy. 
‘We received a lecture about how the senses were explored in theatre and Macbeth. I found it really interesting to explore the less obvious ones, like taste and smell. It was fascinating and helpful’ – Charlie A.
“I found Dr. Lawrence’s presentation very insightful as we discussed interesting topics that are studied in A-level English. She spoke about Shakespeare’s plays and taught us how to find different approaches to his work, which I found interesting and informative” – Gracie A.