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  • PKS Win National ARC Timpson Award

    Published 21/11/24

    The Futures Trust Parkgate Primary School and President Kennedy School became National ARC Timpson Award Winners at the Attachment Research Community Annual Conference this week.

    Attachment theory explains how children build an internal working model of themselves and the world through relationships. Trauma, abuse, neglect, separation, and bereavement have adverse effects, which means the child and adult's sense of safety and relationships need to be rebuilt in order for them to learn.

    The Attachment Research Community (ARC) supports schools and settings to develop best attachment and trauma-aware practice. ARC is a charitable organisation set up in 2017 with a mission to support all schools to be attachment and trauma aware.

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  • President Kennedy School Win the UKLA Award!

    Published 12/11/24

    President Kennedy School, the only secondary school to ever win the UKLA Literacy School of the Year award, was formally presented with this honour on Monday, 21st October in a Year 7 assembly. 
    The school’s literacy program is integrated across all subjects, encouraging creativity and literacy development throughout students’ education. The reading and literature experiences at the school are designed to be deeply enriching, offering students a variety of ways to engage with texts and explore the joy of reading. From book clubs and themed reading weeks to author visits and storytelling events, students are immersed in a vibrant literary culture that promotes a lifelong love for reading.

    Mrs Jones, Assistant Headteacher and 
    Subject Leader of English

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  • Ethics Conference

    Published 21/10/24

    The Ethics Conference provides Post-16 students with the opportunity to attend lectures and seminars with professionals from many different fields. All Year 12 students from President Kennedy, Stoke Park and Barr's Hill schools attended the day. 

    They began their day listening to the first keynote speaker, Dan Belcher. Dan is an education specialist and leads on the SSAT's leadership programmes. He delivered a insightful talk on the impact of ethics in education and asked students in the audience thought-provoking questions to get them to consider their own values. Students then attended two workshops of their own choice based around their future career aspirations. There were workshops held on theology and the Holocaust; social care; sustainability; medicine; law; politics; violence prevention; philosophy; education; policing; charity; AI; marketing and finance. 
    All workshops explored the role ethics plays within these fields. 

    Speakers ranged from President Kennedy School alumni, Jas Bhambra, to local councillor Esther Reeves. In total 19 professional speakers delivered talks across the course of the day. Students ended the day by listening to an incredibly moving keynote speech from Holocaust survivor, Peter Lantos. Peter spoke about his experiences in concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. 

    To end the day, Mr Lane began a question and answer forum with Peter, then students from the audience were invited to ask their own questions to Peter. It was a truly moving and memorable experience for all students involved. It was a truly remarkable experience for Year 12 to be able to learn from so many industry professionals.

    Sophie Rejali,Teacher of Religious Education and Leader of Personal Development in Post-16

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  • Welcome, Year 7!

    Published 24/09/24

    A huge and warm welcome to our new Bridge cohort!

    The Year 7 students have impressively settled into their new school environment, quickly familiarising themselves with 'The Bridge' and establishing a strong sense of belonging.

    Their commitment to putting their best foot forward is evident as they consistently present themselves in professional and smart uniforms, which speaks volumes about their character and dedication.

    I am incredibly proud of how they have embarked on their secondary school journey so far, and I eagerly look forward to witnessing their successes unfold throughout the year. 

    Miss Tovey, Director of The Bridge

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  • G.C.S.E Results Day!

    Published 22/08/24

    Well done to all the students here at President Kennedy School on getting their G.C.S.E results!

    We wish you all the very best on your next steps to Building a Brighter Futures for yourselves!

    Click on the link below to hear Councillor Sandhu speak about what is a truly remarkable day for students all over the country.

    https://tinyurl.com/3duwcvr8

     

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  • A Level Results Day!

    Published 15/08/24

    President Kennedy School has celebrated another year of fantastic A level and BTEC results today. Well done to all of our students - we are so proud of the hard work and dedication they have demonstrated over the last two years which has resulted in some fantastic destinations. Here are a few of our destinations we would like to share with you - but we could have easily ended up writing about everyone.

    Connor Hoyle has achieved an amazing 4 A* grades in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, and Further Maths to secure a place reading Natural Sciences at Downing College, Cambridge. Connor has shown continued dedication throughout his studies and has already demonstrated his passion for the practical applications in science by successfully completing a research placement at Cambridge University over the summer.

    Esha Sandhu gained an A* in Psychology and A grades in English and History which has secured her a highly competitive apprenticeship degree place with the prestigious law firm A & O Shearman, to start in London this September. To build on our apprenticeship success, Karwan Jarjis has obtained a Distinction* Distinction, Distinction in his Business studies and ICT to secure an apprenticeship with Jaguar Land Rover starting next month.

    We are delighted that Shujaa Khan has obtained three A grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Maths to study Medicine at the University of Birmingham. Manpreet Kaur, Simranjit Kaur, and Sahar Dawood Zadah have also secured places to study law at the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick as a result of their excellent A level grades.

    Our level 3 BTEC students have secured some impressive destinations. Manroop Sandhu with be studying a master's in Nursing at the University of Birmingham, Amy McDonald will be studying Health Sciences at the University of Warwick, and Sameer Massude will be studying Finance at the University of Exeter.

    A huge congratulations to Harman Aujla and Erin Ford who will start college in the USA later this month, studying at Amherst and Emory Colleges. We also are thrilled to share that Grace McEnery will be starting at Italia Conti Stage School in the autumn. This is a highly competitive stage school to get into, and anyone who has been lucky enough to attend the school performances of Grease or Chicago will undoubtedly have seen Grace's talent.

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  • CHICAGO!

    Published 15/08/24

    The cast of CHICAGO Teen took to the stage to a full and appreciative audience. The atmosphere was electric and the finale bow ended in a standing ovation.

    The students worked so hard on such detailed and difficult choreography, characterisation and vocals. The talent on stage made it hard to believe it was a school production.

    Lead roles delivered with maturity and class.  The team work, passion, commitment and resilience shown by every single cast member was amazing, but above all they were kind and supportive to each other.

    To say we are proud would be an understatement! WELL DONE ALL!

    Thank you to our PKS community for constantly supporting us. We look forward to seeing you at our next show. 

    Miss Walsh, Leader of Performing Arts

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  • Chicago - Tickets still available!

    Published 04/07/24

    Rehearsals for our whole school production of CHICAGO are in full swing!
    Students are working extremely hard to put on another outstanding performance which will be held at The Albany Theatre on Thursday 11th July @ 7pm.

    Tickets are still available - click on the link below!
    https://www.albanytheatre.co.uk/shows/pks-chicago-teen/

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  • PKS Awarded Shakespeare Gold School Status!

    Published 25/06/24

    Mrs Arnett was delighted when The Bridge students received The Gold Award from The Shakespeare Schools Festival. This is in recognition of the number of years President Kennedy School has taken part in the Festival over eight years!

    It is an annual celebration of Shakespeare's plays and students from across the city perform his plays at The Belgrade Theatre.

    Over the years, The Bridge has performed Macbeth, The Tempest, Othello, and Romeo and Juliet.

    Mrs Arnett said, "To receive this award is a fantastic achievement! We will participate in the November festival with our new Year 7 cohort- Romeo and Juliet! Watch this space!"

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  • D-Day Remembered with Holocaust Survivor

    Published 20/06/24

    On 6th June Peter Lantos visited President Kennedy School. Peter is a Holocaust survivor of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp. 

    President Kennedy School has been fortunate enough to receive regular visits from Peter. On this visit, marked by the historical significance of the D-Day, Peter met with several students from Years 8, 9, 10, and 12. He spent the morning unveiling the new signs in the Holocaust memorial garden and speaking to students about what happened to him during the Holocaust. 

    Some of our Year 8 students then read poems written for Peter to mark the importance of remembrance. Year 10 students then visited the garden and asked Peter some moving questions. 
    Peter spent the next part of the day working with students involved in an 'Echo Eternal' performance last year. The performance was an artistic retelling of Peter’s testimony through shadow work and puppeteering. 
    The students showed Peter their film and then presented him with their experiences of working on the project. 

    For the final part of the day, Peter met with some students for a discussion on his books. Year 8 students asked Peter about his book ‘The Boy Who Didn’t Want to Die’ and Year 12 students asked him about ‘Parallel Lines.’ 
    The questions students asked were deeply thought-provoking and they learned a lot about the importance of peace and reconciliation from Peter’s responses. 

    Students gifted Peter a book of the poems and speeches they had read through on the day as a thank you for all of the time he has devoted to President Kennedy School. 

    It was a fantastic day for everyone involved, and we look forward to welcoming Peter back in July when he speaks at our Post-16 Ethics Conference.
    Mrs Rejali, Teacher of Religious Education and Leader of Personal Development in Post-16

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  • Buckingham Palace Garden Party for a Gold Duke Edinburgh Award Celebration

    Published 16/05/24

    I was given the honour on Friday 10th May to attend a Buckingham Palace Garden Party for a Gold Duke Edinburgh Award celebration.  

    The sun was bright and after entering the gates, I was able to walk around the lovely gardens and listen to inspirational speeches on the satellite stages.  

    Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, gave a speech from the balcony alongside two gold award winners. 

    Their speeches were incredibly inspiring, talking not only about their journey through the different awards, but what they had gained from it which inspired them in their careers and future ambitions.

    We have had seven students receive their D of E Gold Award going through the school awards system and have a further six working towards it this year.

    Miss Kirkham,Teacher of Design and Technology 
    Centre Manager of Duke of Edinburgh's Award
     

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  • Future Grads Programme

    Published 02/05/24

    The Future Grads programme at Coventry University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of different industries and professions. 

    Through a series of workshops,seminars, and hands-on experiences, participants will have the opportunity to develop 
    their skills, expand their knowledge, and make informed 
    decisions about their future career paths.

    This programme offers a unique chance for students to explore various career paths and gain valuable insights into their future endeavours. 
     

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