The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the education sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the TES Schools Awards 2021.
Kingsdown School is one of 8 schools shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year, and the only school in the South West.
Kingsdown’s efforts have been recognised in this prestigious nomination as a result of securing transformational change at the school while supporting their school community through the pandemic.
The local tv news team came to see for themselves why Kingsdown School was shortlisted…
Emma Leigh Bennett talks to Ben Prater at BBC Radio Wiltshire Click to listen…
TES editor Jon Severs said:
“It is more important this year than ever before to celebrate the fantastic work schools do, because in the past 12 months they have gone above and beyond to ensure pupils were able to be educated and be kept safe in extraordinary circumstances. We were inundated with entries that demonstrated just how hard the pandemic made the work of schools, and just how amazing the response from staff has been. We are looking forward to showcasing , as we do every year, just how vital our education professionals are to every facet of this country. “
Headteacher, Emma Leigh-Bennett says
“I am incredibly proud of what our staff, students, governors and parents have achieved during such an incredible time. This shortlisting on the back of our nomination reflects the fact that Kingsdown truly champions each and every student”
4.30pm - 6.00pm :: Tuesday 6th December ::
Tickets can be bought from Mrs Robertson or Student Services.
** Please - bring some extra money with you on the day **
A grand total of £727.07 was raised today by our brilliant Kingsdown family for Children In Need. #pride
Today, Kingsdown school fell silent as we remember them. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. A moving tribute to the service and sacrifice of our armed forces, for our tomorrow, their gave their today.
Thanks to all of our parents and carers for their positive support and encouragement during this national lockdown. Your comments are greatly appreciated by all of our teachers and staff. We’d like to share some of these comments below:
“I am very impressed with how fast the school has switched over to online learning. I have some understanding of what is needed to be done and this is no small feat. Very well done to everyone involved.”
“My son got so much from the day being logged into the virtual classroom, I appreciate how challenging it must be but we do appreciate your efforts.”
“Total respect to you all. I see it all in my house. The staff and students are doing a great job. Well done Kingsdown. That lion is definitely roaring…”
“Brilliant work guys - thank you all.”
“It’s been a completely different experience this time round and soooo much better. The planning, preparation and training the staff must have been immense, but it shows. Great job and thank you. I’m not cut out for teaching and I can now leave it in very capable hands of the professionals - thank you all Kingsdown team.”
“Thank you to all the wonderful staff doing such a brilliant job to help all students. I think you are all so caring and amazing.”
“A big shout out to the BRILLIANT staff at Kingsdown. You all are doing a great job. Congratulations!!!!. Yo - we parents are learning too. Every day is a learning experience. KUDOS!!!!”
Safety is always a priority for us at Kingsdown School. As our Key Stage 4 students begin to think about their future, Years 10 & 11 have taken part in the Safe Drive, Stay Alive roadshow this week. This is virtual session about road safety, specifically focussing around young people learning to drive. As always, thank you so much to the team at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for a really high quality training session for our students.
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