A massive thank you to the generous KWS community for contributing to the Rotary boxes.  The shoe boxes have now left KWS and are making their way to children in orphanages and to elderly people in eastern Europe.

In PE, we’ve had a large number of successes in sporting fixtures over the last few weeks.

In rugby, we’ve had a full on few weeks with consecutive Saturday fixtures against Sandringham, Samuel Ryder and Sir John Lawes either side of half term. All games have been highly competitive and there have been some outstanding performances and commitment, most notably from our Year 7 and 8 teams in all those games. We have 2 remaining games – against Verulam (date yet to be confirmed) and Beaumont, although Year 7 have a tournament at Nicholas Breakspear School this Saturday. There will be no training for all other year groups this weekend. 

We’ve also had a series of netball fixtures. Our Year 9A side had an excellent win against Malborough with Imogen D identified as the player of the match. Our Yr 7A and 8A squads have also had fixtures vs St Albans High School, with Scarlett and Sophie identified for impressive contributions.Year 11s suffered an unfortunate loss to Roundwood in the district cup, losing narrowly 18-21, but with Eva-Rose M being our stand out player. 

We have also made positive strides in football. Our U13 girls and boys are both through to the next round of the country cup. Our U13 girls won 1-0 against Adeyfield, with Georgia R recognised for an excellent performance. Our Year 8 boys played some fantastic attacking play scoring 5 as they booked their place into the next round. Lots of excellent performances but Ed J, Ethan H (scored a hatrick) and Juan J-B were key players in us being such an attacking threat.

Finally, we also wanted to recognise Ethel M in Year 7 competing in the Eastern Regional Copper Gymnastics Championships against a tough field. She placed 3rd overall and was also crowned regional floor champion. Well done on an excellent achievement.

Mr Alexander

This week all students in Computing lessons took part in the Bebras challenge. The Bebras Computing Challenge introduces computational thinking to students. Each participant answers questions that focus on computational and logical thinking. Students in the top 20% of the Country go through to the next round. Good luck all!

This last week we have had an array of activities to mark Diwali at KWS including the very popular (and what has now become annual) event of Rangoli. Students really enjoyed themselves using the decorative sand to make traditional patterns one lunchtime while listening to some traditional music chosen by older students who celebrate Diwali at home as well. A big thank you to Miss Tailor for helping facilitate this.

Using the theme of “Being the Light” at KWS, I composed some form time activities looking at opportunities for students to “be the light” at school and across their communities in varying situations; doing the right thing, speaking up for others, helping and being positive in what can sometimes be difficult situations. We also looked at how Diwali is celebrated by not just Hindus but also by Sikhs and Jains as well, and explored each of the celebratory reasons.

As well as this, we were treated to some beautiful decorations in the dining hall where HCC laid on a Diwali inspired menu and students enjoyed a film from the Indian Film Industry looking at one man’s journey looking deep within his own identity and outlook in life. Thank you Mrs P Kaur for organising this.

Students were also able to access an array of inspiring literature by Indian authors touching on the theme of “being the light.” in the library this week. Thank you to the library staff for organising this as the students really enjoyed this.

I hope all of our families who have been celebrating Diwali over the weekend have had a fantastic time with their loved ones. It’s been lovely hearing about it from the students and I shall leave you with some photos of our week of celebrating Diwali at KWS.

Miss Annie