Year 7 Maths Challenge – Team Success

May 9, 2025/in Year 7/by Chrissy Dicks

Every year we take part in the Year 7 and 8 Team Maths Challenges run by Herts for Learning for schools across Hertfordshire. Various heats take place online and then the top scoring teams are invited to attend an in-person final. This year, two members of our Year 7 team are here to tell you about the competition, and their journey to coming an amazing Joint 2nd overall.

“I absolutely loved being a part of the maths challenge and thought it was a great experience. There were four or five heats and 140 teams that took part overall. First of all we won our heat, which then meant we got into the final; in the final, there were 21 schools which were competing. When we thought that we would come last, we came second which we were super pleased with. Overall I thought it was an amazing experience.” Abigail W

“I’m amazed we came 2nd out of 240 teams! I really enjoyed being part of the maths challenge and I would definitely do it again. Out of all the rounds (general maths, estimation, memory and harder general maths), my favourite by far was the harder general maths. If I get the chance to do it again, I would 100% take it.” Luke C

We are very proud of our team of four – Abigail W, Luke C, Emily C and Fraser G; together they displayed excellent teamwork skills and fantastic mathematical knowledge and problem solving skills to pull off this fantastic result. Mrs Coomber & Mr Webster

HfL Maths Challenge Success!

March 13, 2025/in Year 7/by Chrissy Dicks

Congratulations to the Year 7 Maths team (Fraser G, Abigail W, Luke C, Emily C) who competed in the Hertfordshire Team Maths Challenge on 3rd March. Students took part in four rounds testing their mathematical skills and ability to work as a team and completed some very difficult maths questions to a high standard.

A huge well done to the KWS team who won their heat of 22 schools, which included last year’s winning team, Dame Alice Owen school. The team have been invited to the final on the 24th April, fingers crossed for a KWS win!

Cyberchoice assembly

December 12, 2024/in Year 7/by Chrissy Dicks

On Monday 2nd December, Chen and Alan from Hertfordshire Police Cyber Fraud team visited KWS to deliver some important messages to year 7 regarding Cyber choices and online safety. Students learnt that Action Fraud reported that £30,000,000 was lost as a result of fraud in Hertfordshire. (This figure may be much higher as this is based on the cases that were reported.) There were reminders for students on how to protect themselves against cyber threats. Students were shown the importance of having secure login credentials, and they were given some examples of legal and illegal hacking and legislation relating to the misuse of computers. If students are interested in finding out more about a career in cyber security they can speak to Miss Fatima, who can direct them to resources.

Manor Adventure

November 15, 2024/in Year 7/by Chrissy Dicks

The Year 7 students had an exciting, adventure-filled trip to Manor Adventure, where they had the chance to build new friendships and learn new skills in an outdoor setting. Over three days, they participated in a range of team-building and individual challenges, including rock climbing, archery, axe throwing, low ropes and kayaking/ canoeing.

The group worked together in team-based activities, which fostered collaboration and communication among classmates, helping them to bond outside the classroom. Evenings were filled with fun group activities and discussions about the day’s adventures. Students were able to begin developing confidence and resilience, pushing themselves beyond their comfort zones and supporting each other through each challenge.

Overall, the trip was a memorable experience, filled with laughter, learning, and a sense of accomplishment, with students and teachers alike looking forward to future adventures!

Year 7 Maths Challenge

March 8, 2024/in Year 7/by Chrissy Dicks

Well done to eight of our KWS mathematicians who competed in the Herts for Learning Team Maths Challenge last week (28th February). There were over 30 teams competing and we placed a respectable 22nd and 26th. Congratulations to the following students for all of your effort and enthusiasm; Lucy H, Corin N, Emma M, Matilda S, Elliott G, Lucas W, Finn J & Harrison S.

Year 7 & Year 8 Team Maths Challenges

May 6, 2022/in Year 7/by Chrissy Dicks

KWS were well represented in the Herts for Learning Maths Challenge for Year 8 on Tuesday 26th April with two teams. Both teams worked collaboratively to solve problem and challenge themselves to answer the tricky questions and tasks at hand. Well done to Ollie T, Lucas C, Anwitha M, Lina B, John D, Dylan T, Jessica H and Hannah W for all of their fantastic efforts! Even though they did not place high enough to reach the final, they competed to a very high level.

On Wednesday 4th May we had the great honour of taking one of our Year 7 teams to compete in the Herts for Learning Maths Challenge Final at Marriot’s school in Stevenage. Huge congratulations to Mia K, Arabella D, Bertie R & Henry G who competed brilliantly, showing excellent team work and mathematics skills, achieving a very commendable 6th Place. That’s 6th out of the 72 schools that competed across Hertfordshire in the heats and the 16 who qualified for the final – amazing work!

In the words of Mia: “The maths challenge was so fun yet also very nerve racking! My favourite part was probably the memory round as it included so many fun sections we had to remember. It was quite tense at some points when the answers were being read out as you got to see what you did right and what you messed up on. We found some of the questions more fun than others. For example, there was a question where you had to make 8 different shapes with a area of 2cm², it was very fun and interesting to see what shapes could be made just with such a small space! I was very proud when we got 6th place and have made a lot of fun memories that I wont be forgetting any time soon.”

Mrs Coomber & Mrs Caplin

Celebrating Cell Models

December 2, 2021/0 Comments/in Year 7/by Chrissy Dicks

Year 7 have been busy creating fabulous cell models to help explain the differences between plant and animal cells. The students were tasked with showing as many different organelles (little organs) as possible on their model. We had a fantastic array of models submitted: 3D printed cells, carved pumpkins, clay creations, creative cakes and even scientifically accurate pizza models! It has been a pleasure to display these models throughout our science classrooms, not only have they brightened up our rooms but they are also really good learning resources. To everyone that created a model you should be thoroughly proud of yourself.

We had so many brilliant entries that it was hard to choose our favourites. However, a special mention for the following students for simply fantastic cell model homework:

7N – Ruqayya A, Rebecca M and Darci M

7K – Finn B and Harry G

7P – Ben M, Alfie P, Lily V and Flo C

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Year 7 Maths Challenge – Team Success

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Cyberchoice assembly

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