Scholastic Book Fair
This will be returning to the library from Wednesday 9-16 March.
This will be returning to the library from Wednesday 9-16 March.
This popular annual event is returning for its 25th year, and we will certainly be celebrating in the library.
The much anticipated news for Year 11 and Year 13 students regarding national adaptations to their exams was announced on Monday. Adjustments vary between subjects and the link below enables students and parents/carers easily to see the changes by searching by subject and exam board.
Chiara, 9APO, recently entered The Solstice Prize, a creative writing prize for 10-17 year olds run by Writing East Midlands. Her poem ‘The Clock’ received the distinction of being ‘highly commended’ and will be printed in the upcoming anthology, ‘The Solstice Prize for Young Writers’.
Staff are invited to nominate students who have demonstrated a Growth Mindset in the past few weeks. This might have been in lessons, in clubs, in tutor time or simply around school. Please note we already award bi-annual subject badges and merits for good academic work, effort and improvement. These Growth Mindset nominations recognise those who show resilience (academic or otherwise); who aren’t afraid to get things wrong and learn from it; those who have a go, take themselves out of their comfort zone or show that even if a task is tough they will persevere.
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If your child is absent from school, please telephone the Student Absence Line (01529 414044) or message through MCAS as early as possible on the first day of absence and any subsequent days thereafter.
Great News! We have appointed our first Careers Ambassadors in school. Madeline 12A, Lizzie 12A, Scarlet 12A, Natalie 12A,
Their role is to Champion Careers throughout school by visiting Tutor groups, talking about their experiences, A level subject information, hints, and tips on sixth form life and answer any questions students have. They will assist with Careers activities whenever possible, attend open evenings, and produce Careers Notice boards with information on tried and tested resources.
This week in the library our student team of library captains have been preparing a special display to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on Thursday 27 January.
Before the Christmas break, Year 9 explored the different traditions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as part of the Youthbridge Deakin Awards for Excellence in German 2021-2022 which is run annually by the British-German Association. Students were asked to research the traditions and create an entry to the competition which raises awareness of these traditions which would inspire other students to take an interest in them.
Staff are invited to nominate students who have demonstrated a Growth Mindset in the past few weeks. This might have been in lessons, in clubs, in tutor time or simply around school. Please note we already award bi-annual subject badges and merits for good academic work, effort and improvement. These Growth Mindset nominations recognise those who show resilience (academic or otherwise); who aren’t afraid to get things wrong and learn from it; those who have a go, take themselves out of their comfort zone or show that even if a task is tough they will persevere.
Year 7 Football – ESFA Cup
Well done to the Year 7 Football team who reached the fourth round of the ESFA cup. The team travelled to St Ivo School in Huntingdon and faced a challenging team. KSHS played incredibly well but narrowly missed out on scoring an equalizer which meant St. Ivo won the match.
Year 7 will continue to train this season with upcoming Futsal and local school friendly matches.
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