Jun
09
From the Head of Secondary 10.06.2023
The IGCSE and A Level exams are over for another year! Well done to all our Year 11, 12 and 13 students. It’s been a marathon, but I know that they have all risen to the challenge and they can now relax a little and wait for the results, which they will receive mid-August. Our [...]
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Jun
02
From the Head of Secondary 03.06.2023
The Fun Run last Sunday was, actually, great fun! It was great to see so many Secondary students there (not easy to get up early if you’re a teenager) so well done to them. There is already talk of making this a regular feature on the KIS annual calendar! It’s been another ‘short week’ this [...]
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May
26
From the Head of Secondary 27.05.2023
With just a few weeks remaining to the end of term, and time rushing by as it tends to do at busy times, planning is moving ahead for a wide range of activities and events. Our Year 7 to 10 parents have received a letter earlier this week from Mr Colbeck outlining the arrangements for [...]
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May
19
From the Head of Secondary 20.05.2023
This week has very much been a time of looking forward, changing plans, and organising upcoming events. Dr Gross’ presentation about ChatGPT at the Drop Off and Drop in Coffee Morning made us all think about what the future will hold, specifically in the world of education. There were mixed feelings in the room, with [...]
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May
12
From the Head of Secondary 13.05.2023
Great joy and pride this week as KIS delivers our first home-grown tomato, from a plant grown entirely from seed, compost, light and water, and strenuously and carefully nurtured carefully by our student gardeners in its special receptacle, a refurbished toilet bowl. I think we should hereby name this pioneer ‘Tom 1’ and I am [...]
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Apr
28
From the Head of Secondary 29.04.2023
This week has flown by as I suppose it was always going to, being just four days in school. The IGCSE and A Level exams have started in earnest and are going well. Staff and students are very clear about their responsibilities and about the rules and regulations, which have to be abided by completely. [...]
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Apr
20
From the Head of Secondary 22.04.2023
It has been a hugely productive and busy week in school for our Eco Warriors, inspired and ably led by Ms McPherson and many congratulations must go to them for making us all reflect upon what we can do to support our planet. From Meat Free Monday to Thrifty Thursday we should have been thinking [...]
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Apr
14
From the Head of Secondary 15.04.2023
I do hope that everybody had a wonderful term break. The first week back of Term 3 has been excellent, with a very high attendance rate, and lots going on. On Tuesday the Safeguarding Team meet as usual, and we discussed the upcoming Drop-Off and Drop-In Safeguarding and Child Protection Coffee Morning. More information will [...]
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