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Message from the Principal
The importance of PPEs
Pre Public Examinations are now underway for Post16 students. We stopped naming these examinations 'mocks' or 'internals' as we want every student to understand they serve as a benchmark on what they have secured and what they have not yet mastered. To prepare effectively for these PPEs a growth mind-set philosophy is vital. A true reflection of your child's ability provides a fantastic snapshot of what they can do and what they genuinely need. This will enable us to provide support for them in what they should master in the 100 days left until the public examinations start in May. Effective revision techniques have been shared with students in assemblies this week. I have attached the timetable for the forthcoming Year 11 PPE's for your interest. To view it Click Here. I hope you found the Post16 Opportunities Evening both useful and balanced in terms of impartial advice and guidance. The inclusion of other providers at the evening is our pledge to ensure your son/daughter receives the best advice. Thank you to the students and staff who continued and to the Post16 leadership team for preparing a really informative and high quality evening. Parents Surgery 30 November Car Park - a polite reminder Meet Logan Marriott - Centre Anglia District Cadet of the Year for St John Ambulance. We wish to congratulate Logan Marriott who has won Centre Anglia District Cadet of the Year for St John Ambulance, on Sunday 20 November 2017. The day was from 9.30 until 16.30 and was split into morning and afternoon sessions in which the cadets participated in a number of different stations which were scored. Stations included uniform checks, interviews and first aid assessments. The participants with the highest aggregate scores in each district were awarded the title of District Cadets of the Year (North, Central, South and West Anglia respectively). The winners of the District Cadet of the Year will go on to compete in the National Cadet of the Year competition. The cadet receiving the highest aggregate points in the national competition will become the East of England Regional Cadet of the Year 2017. If you wish to share any other awards that your son/ daughter may achieve then I would be very happy and proud to promote their achievements within this newsletter. Best wishes Bryan Erwin Year 6 Cross Country
Thursday morning saw the annual running of the year 6 cross country here at Ken Stimpson. The students came from three of our feeder primary schools to take part.
The event was support by are student leaders that acted as marshal’s and placing officials. Both races were fairly contested with the following being the first three boys and girls across the line. Girls 1st Niamh Hodgson William Law: 14 minutes 37 Seconds 2nd Isabelle Mason William Law: 15 minutes 34 seconds 3rd Molli Tilney Werrington 15 minutes 48 seconds Boys 1st William Robinson William Law: 11 minutes 28 seconds 2nd Jamie Graham William Law: 11 minutes 38 Seconds 3rd Jamie Killick William Law: 15 minutes 39 seconds The scores of the individual were compiled to give the overall average class and school score. When these were worked out, the final places were: 1st Norwood 35.6 2nd Werrington 41.8 3rd William Law 42.0 4th Welbourne 47.7 Thank you to all staff and students that supported the event Mr Gray Young Enterprise
Last week, students from the Languages department collaborated with the Young Enterprise team in aid of International Education Week. Students organised a series of break time events in the conference room to celebrate the culture and languages of France, Germany, Italy and China.
![]() A range of delicious snacks and treats was on offer, including French crêpes, Italian pizza and gelato and authentic Chinese snacks provided by our Chinese Language Assistant, Marina. GCSE Languages students were on hand to encourage students to ask for their snacks in the target language. From a personal perspective it was fantastic to see a range of students, most of whom I have taught at some point during their time at the school, working together to promote the importance of languages skills and an international outlook. A massive "bravo" and "merci" to all of the staff and students involved!
Miss Frith Display Boards - Geography
![]() Operation Chistmas Child
May I thank all of the Lower School Tutor Groups (Year 7/8), tutors and the pastoral team for taking up the challenge of aiming for at least one Christmas box for the Samaritans "Operation Christmas Child" appeal. Mr Reed and six students delivered over 30 boxes to Peterborough Cathedral on Friday 18 November. Thank-you to you all for being generous.
![]() Mrs Boughton Post 16 Opportunities Evening
It was very pleasing to welcome so many Year 11 students and parents to the Post 16 Opportunities Evening last Wednesday.
I would welcome any feedback for the evening and if there is any further information or advice needed to help students make informed Mr Walls Children In Need
On Friday 18 November Ken Stimpson students and staff collaboratively organised and ran stalls and a range of different events that raised money for the UK charity Children In Need.
![]() I am pleased to announce that we raised an impressive £1,454.87 The lead up to the event and the day itself was a privilege to organise and run and I believe the students once again showed how, with a little hard work and collaboration, we can do great things. Mrs Bamber Attendance
"It is our choices that show us who we truly are, far more than our abilities" Albus Dumbledore
A change again in the statistics as Aspire take the lead this week. Three Houses have had a decrease in attendance. Let's keep those bugs at bay and keep coming to school. Sharon Blackledge ![]() What's happening at KSCS?
Events and visits in the school over the next fortnight:
Monday 28/11/2016
Year 11 Art PPE
Tuesday 29/11/2016
Year 11 Art PPE
Wednesday 30/11/2016
Parents Surgery
Thursday 01/12/2016
Year 2 Multi-skills Festival Session 1 - am
Friday 02/12/2016
Community Christmas Concert
Monday 05/12/2016
Year 11 PPE
Tuesday 06/12/2016
Tutor Consultation 3:30 - 5pm
Wednesday 07/12/2016
Tutor Consultation 1:30 - 5pm (Early Closure)
Reports Distributed
Thursday 08/12/2016
Year 2 Multi-skills Festival Session 2 - am
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