It has been fabulous to see our Autumn Block of Period 7 already in full swing, there is such a buzz if you walk around the school during it – so much to see and so many smiles! 

We have new options including football skills, girls football, video game maker and table tennis which are proving to be huge hit.  Lots of the old favourites continue to be popular – DofE Skills, Puzzles, Chess and Gardening to name just a few.   A key difference this year is having a 6th form and its  fantastic to see our Year 12s getting involved in sessions, supporting younger students to do and learn more. 

Our Year 11s intervention has started too, with the small group sessions proving to be really productive on Tuesday and Wednesdays,  whilst other students have more time for independent study ahead of their November mocks. Year 10 have begun to focus on Careers, Community and Study Skills every Tuesday during Period 7.

Thank you very much to the massive majority that have ensured they have a pair of plastic studded boots for the new term and brought them to PE lessons. It hugely helps with the efficiency of starting a lesson.

Congratulations to our cross country teams over the last few weeks. Some amazing commitment and strong performances all round. Well done to the junior boys who all finished in the top 10, with Lucas finishing 3rd, Thomas 7th and Harris 9th.

Moving onto football, our U15 girls had a very positive game versus the Priory School. An unfortunate 3-1 loss but so much improvement throughout the game and a great team effort. The goalscorer on the day was Alice T and she was also identified as the Player of the Match. 

Finally, it was fantastic to have our first set of rugby fixtures of the season last weekend against St Columba’s, including our first ever game hosted at KWS! A high number of hugely encouraging performances from all but especially dominant displays from Years 7 and 9. Well done to all involved.

Mr Alexander

Welcome back to the new academic year in PE. Just a reminder to please ensure your child has a pair of plastic studded boots, a gum shield and shin pads for the new term and they bring them to PE lessons.

There is no rugby training this Saturday due to Open Day. All lunchtime and after school sports clubs start from Monday. The final sports club timetable can be found as an attachment to this article. 

Moving onto sporting fixtures, the cross country season is already well underway. Well done to the Year 7 students who took part in the district MOB race on Tuesday. Stand out performances from Freddie S and Violet S who both finished 9th in their respective races. Similarly, there was a great effort from our cross country team at Townsend School on Thursday.  Some fantastic performances across all age groups, but in particular, Luca W and Thomas B finished 3rd and 7th in the Junior Boys group. Thank you very much to Miss Mountford for her hard work in supporting the organisation of these two fixtures. 

Katherine Warington School Celebrates Exceptional Achievement with First-Ever KS4/GCSE Results

Katherine Warington School, Harpenden, is thrilled to announce the excellent achievements of its students in their first-ever set of GCSE results. These results mark a significant milestone in the school’s history and reflect the dedication, hard work, and resilience of our students, staff, and community.

Since opening 5 years ago, Katherine Warington School has strived to provide a high-quality education that nurtures academic success and personal growth. The achievement of our students in their GCSEs is a testament to the school’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Headteacher, David Martin, expressed immense pride in the students’ accomplishments, saying, “We are extremely proud of all our students’ achievements and congratulate them all. These results are a fantastic reflection of the hard work and determination shown by our students, supported by their families and our dedicated staff. As a new school, achieving such impressive outcomes in our first set of GCSEs is incredibly rewarding and sets a solid foundation for future success.”

“Katherine Warington School would like to extend its gratitude to the entire school community, including parents and guardians, for their unwavering support. The school remains committed to continuous improvement and looks forward to building on this success in the years to come.”

Students are now looking forward to the next stage of their educational journey, with many progressing to A-Levels or vocational courses, with the school set to open its Sixth Form offering in September 2024.