Ken Stimpson Community School - Newsletter 29/11/2019
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Message from the Principal
Political Debate/Mock Bar trial On Friday afternoon, we hosted a political debate with thanks from the following party candidates who came to answer specially selected questions from the 200 students from our school and visitors from Queen Katherine Academy, Thomas Deacon Academy and Discovery Academy:
It was a really inspiring afternoon and heartening to see so many young people listen to and responding with clear passion about the political view points of the candidates. I wish to thank the candidates for taking time to engage with their new and future voters. This was followed up by a Mock Bar Trial on Saturday where a group of our sixth formers engaged in a mock trial competition against others school across the country. Whilst we did not win the event, the students gained invaluable experience of the processes of courts and the law processes. On behalf and the students, I wish to thanks Mr Abbott and Ms Mayfield for going the extra mile to organise these events. Foxcovert road
Equally, as a school, we have a duty of care to ensure that our school community is a safe and secure place to learn, free from the threat of anything that may harm anyone. We work with partner agencies to ensure our students attend a safe school and reassure all our stakeholders that we are proactive and unapologetic in our approach to ensuring a safe community for the young people we serve. Congratulations to former apprentices Bryan Erwin Charity Events
There are two charitable opportunities that are currently available to our students:
10 hours of Sport
Mr D Whales Student of the week
Fabulous well done to year 7 students who were nominated by staff for student of the week. Keep up the good work.
Mrs C Read Year 10 Update
May I firstly thank all the Year 10 parents/carers who attended Year 10 parents evenings on both Tuesday 26/11/19 and Wednesday 27/11/19, we had 80% attendance to this event.
We always consider that having a good home school partnership, is imperative within Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. There will be a second Year 10 progress evenings in June 2020 (Tuesday 16/6/20 and Wednesday 17/6/20), I also wanted to confirm the new GCSE levels, which were introduced by the exam boards in 2017. This information is below: Mrs H Boughton Performing Arts
A BUSY WEEK AHEAD FOR PERFORMING ARTS All members of Performing Arts team are gearing up for our busiest week of the year; one we hope you will be able to join in with us by attending one, or more performances. The Snowman Project, Wednesday 4 December – Peterborough New Theatre (formerly ‘The Broadway Theatre’) Throughout the day we will perform to over 3000 people with two primary school concerts. This will be followed by a public performance at 6.30pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to get into the festive spirit and tickets are selling fast with an expected full house. If you would like to join us tickets are available through the New Theatre Box Office or online at https://www.newtheatre-peterborough.com/events/the-snowman/ Werrington Community Christmas ‘Big Sing’, Friday 6 December – Ken Stimpson Assembly Hall, 12noon
Ken Stimpson Community School Christmas Concert and “The Wizard of Oz” These are just three of our events coming in December, watch out in the newsletter for more future events including our Community Cinema screening of “Elf” and other opportunities to join in Christmas with the Ken Stimpson Performing Arts Faculty.
Mr R Norman Student Council
It is with great pleasure that I introduce our new Student Council Team for 2019-2020.
Students had to write an application as to why they wanted to apply for an Ambassador Role at Ken Stimpson, roles ranged from Head Girl/Head Boy, English Ambassadors to Digital Leaders. All students attended an interview with their Head of Year or Faculty too. All students delivered a very well planned and rehearsed interview. ![]()
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![]() Head Boy: Daniels Baklagins ![]()
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