On 25th January, we saw the second round of the schools competition in Cardiff, Wales. This was the Zonal round, and there was a lot of tough competition – but the team smashed it as always.

Theo V in Year 7 came first as an individual and was joined by Dylan G and Archie D (both in Year 7) as part of a team who came second.

Riley W in Year 10 came third, competing for the first time as an individual.

Dylan W in Year 8 came seventh in his category.

Jude D in Year 12 came third.

Sophie D in Year 9 came fifth, meaning that she is the first girl from KWS to get to the National Finals in Derby next month.

Well done to them all. They bounced their hearts out.

I am delighted to confirm that the inaugural KWS Talent Show will finally take to the stage on Thursday 26th March, and I could not be more excited about what promises to be a brilliant celebration of creativity, confidence and student voice.

After an incredibly busy autumn and spring term filled with performances, rehearsals and events, this feels like the perfect moment to come together as a school community and simply enjoy the extraordinary range of talent our students have to offer. Even more exciting is that this event is being led and run entirely by our Year 12 students, who have shown huge commitment, organisation and ambition in bringing this event to life.

The Talent Show is open to everyone, and I really do mean everyone. Students can sign up with any talent they would like to share: singing, dancing, instrumental performance, comedy, magic, spoken word, or something completely unexpected. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to give that a go,” this is your moment. Students can enter by completing the Google Form sent out by the Year 12 team.

There are some fantastic incentives too, with voucher prizes of £50 for first place, £30 for second place and £10 for third place, as well as lots of house points up for grabs, so there is plenty to play for.

Tickets will go on sale after half term, priced at £5 for adults and £3 for students and concessions, and I am particularly proud that all money raised will go directly to our school charity.

I cannot wait to see the stage filled with energy, courage and creativity, and I hope as many students and families as possible will come along to support what I know will be a joyful, uplifting and unforgettable evening.

Mr Church

Head of Performing Arts

Inclusive Sports

It was great to get our inclusive table cricket lunchtime club up and running last Friday. We were delighted to see so many students attend and participate so well! We look forward to participating in a table cricket festival on the 11th February. 

Netball

Well done to the U15B netball team on a 16-13 win against Beaumont. The player of the match was Eden G. They then followed this up by beating Marlborough 20-7, with player of the match being Rose S.

Basketball

Well done to the Year 7 basketball team for an improved performance against St Columba’s last Friday.

Football

Congratulations on a 3-0 win for a mixed U12/U13 girls’ side against St Columba’s with a hat trick for Hannah C. Great to see some new faces playing too!

Our Year 7 girls’ football team had a tough fixture against Loreto in the district cup, but credit to the girls for persevering throughout.

The weather held off for our first Saturday football fixtures of the season for the boys against St Columba’s 2 weeks ago. Particularly good performances from Years 8 and 10, with lots of boys getting valuable game time. Special mention to Ayaan M (Year 10) for a very well taken hat trick.

A tough afternoon last week for our Year 7 boys in the county cup quarter final against Aldenham. The boys did very well to get to that stage of the competition in their first year at secondary school.

Well done to our Year 9 boys’ football team on an excellent 5-2 win against Verulam in the district cup. Goal scorers were Lucas W, Ryan C, Jayden J-B, Jojo J and Josh R. Player of the match was Josh R.

Lastly, an excellent win for our Year 10 boys’ football team in the county cup quarter final, claiming a 4-1 victory against a good Queen’s team. Goal scorers were Ed J x2, Ayaan M and Juan J-B. They are now into the semi finals of the county competition for the third time in three years, which is a superb achievement.

They also followed this up with a battling 6-1 win in the first round of the district cup against Verulam. On a really challenging surface and after going a goal down early on, the boys embodied the character values of the school against a physical Verulam side. Goal scorers included Finlay R x 2, Ed J x2, Ayaan M and Alex T, but everyone dug deep for the cause.

Please see the information about heavy periods from Brook (an amazing health and wellbeing charity), and share with your teenager if needed. This is a topic we cover in PSHE here at KWS, and is something that should be discussed rather than avoided, in order to ensure our pupils get the support they may need.