The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Two down, two to go!!
We have seen two performances of the fantastic whole school production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood so far with two more to go - tonight and tomorrow night. Our cast and crew have done an amazing job, we are so proud of them all. Thanks also go to all the many staff that have helped bring this fabulous production to the stage. We can't wait for the next two performances!
To read the programme from the show with more images and full details of the cast and crew, please click here.
If you haven't seen the show yet or would like to see it again, here is the booking link for the final two performances, which we are sure will be even better!
New Head Girl Team and Sixth Form Leadership Team
After a rigorous application process, the new Head Girl Team and School Leadership Team for 2024/2025 were announced this week. The Head Girl Team selection process was especially tough for applicants, with two interviews, plus a presentation to their year group and a letter to staff, which were both voted upon!
Huge congratulations go to:
- Head Girl - Bella
- Deputy Head Girl - Mireya
- Head of Wellbeing - Emma
- Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) - Bea
- Head of Global Citizenship - Sophie
- Head of Eco - Megan
- Head of Charity - Mireya
- Head of KS3 - Poppy and Deeya
- Head of KS4 - Primrose
- Head of Boarding - Chloe
The team have already started work on a number of projects. We look forward to seeing what they get up to over the next academic year and wish them the best of luck!
Boarders' Trip to Gravity
Our boarders had a brilliant time this weekend with a trip to Gravity in Bluewater!
On Sunday evening, Jazmine and Loreto made some escallion and shallot pancakes and these were gone very quickly with everyone tucking in – they were delicious.
'Teach the Teacher' - Climate Change
Helena, Olivia, Charlotte and Eleanor in the Upper Sixth ran a session for teachers about the importance of integrating climate change into and across the curriculum. They presented on climate privilege, climate justice and importantly, climate anxiety - how it is making us feel. The overriding messages were about how everyone can help make a difference and the need to support students to become positive agents for change. It was interesting to see how much is already being taught in subjects but there is always room for more.
Sixth Form Book Club
Primrose our School Officer for KS4 has organised a Sixth Form Book Club and last Thursday was their second meeting.
"On World Book Day last week, seven Sixth Formers and a lovely Year 10 student all met up in Tilley for our Book Club where we talked about our first book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. While we ate our chocolate eggs, kindly gifted by Mrs Gillings, we discussed the characters (particularly Atticus), the racial prejudice in the book and the gradual build up to the court room scene. The general consensus was that this book was a really good choice! Our next book will be "1984" by George Orwell!" Primrose, Lower Sixth
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award
Years 10 and 11 took part in their D of E Silver Award practice expedition in Marden last weekend. They spent three days navigating a route that they plotted themselves and two nights camping! Next weekend is the assessed expedition in Ashdown Forest. Good luck to everyone, we hope the weather is kind to you!
Gymnastics News
Year 7's Zarina, Ava and Emily, and Year 8's Amelia, competed in the U13 BSGA Milano national finals in Stoke on Saturday representing both KC & the South East of England.
The team split the apparatus and had to perform a floor routine, two vaults and a trio sequence. The team came fourth out of 12 teams and first as a region, teamed with Tormead School. To top the day off, all the South East teams combined came second. Well done to all!
Futures Programme
This week the Swiss Education Group came to speak to our Lower Sixth students about the wide variety of options available to study and work towards a career in the hospitality sector.
Our Year 12's learnt about the benefits of undertaking a practical style degree course and the value of work placements. They also saw the global opportunities available to them in such an international industry.
Plate Smashing!
Years 9, 10 and 11 enjoyed a plate smashing activity this week as part of their Sport and Wellbeing lesson with Chaplain Katie, called Meditation, Mindfulness and Mess. Pupils wrote their anxieties or worries on to the plates and then smashed them to symbolise smashing their worries away. Even Mr Mossman joined in!
Year 11 House Representatives
In assembly this week, Mrs Wootton and Chaplain Katie presented a fantastic opportunity to Year 10 students. They have been invited to apply to be one of three Year 11 House representatives next academic year. Supporting the Sixth Form Leadership team, these roles are designed to encourage and promote house spirit, welcome new students into their house, develop in-house activities and events and much, much more! This is an incredibly exciting opportunity which we hope many Year 10 students will choose to apply for.
If you are in Year 10 and would like to apply, applications need to be submitted before 12pm on Tuesday 16th April 2024 to either Mrs Wootton or alternatively to Mrs Johnson, Pastoral Lead.
World Book Day Competition
The winners of the WBD competition were Claudia and Florence in Year 9 who named 24 of the 28 books. Well done to them and everyone who took part! The answers are below if you want to see how you get on!
Breakfast Club
Breakfast sessions are available on an ad-hoc basis for pupils who wish to arrive to school early or have sporting sessions and need to eat breakfast at school. Breakfast sessions take place from 7.30am - 8.15am every weekday and cost £6.50 a day. Costs will be added to your end of term bill.
Pupils will be served a full continental breakfast or the chef's hot selection, and will also have access to the cereal and porridge station, the yoghurt bar and a selection of juices. To book, please use the link below.
Dance Showcase
Come along and support the students and the KC charities at this year's Dance Showcase. Please find details and booking link below.
Upcoming Workshop for Parents
Booking for the next in our series of parent workshops taking place on March 19th, "how to support your children and young people's emotional understanding, regulation, and literacy", is now open. Please click the button below to sign up.
The Wellbeing Hub
All years have been looking at healthy lifestyles including alcohol, vaping and drug use in their PSHE lessons. The fact sheet next week will reinforce learning and would be a great opportunity for parents to have conversations with their children about these topics.
Additionally, these upcoming events and resources may be of interest:
- Nutrition for concentration and performance with Tina Lond-Caulk, Author Speaker, and Nutritionist. Wednesday 24th April, 6:30pm. Book here to join.
- A free webinar looks at how parents and carers can help children develop the healthy self-esteem which is so vital for protecting their mental health and preventing unhealthy risk-taking behaviours later in life. Thursday 21st of March, 7:00pm. Register here.
- Is your child struggling with negative body image? Body image is not how you look. Body image is how you think and feel about your body, your appearance, or your looks. Discover empowering tips to enhance their body confidence right here.