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    • English Literature A Level Student Turns Critic

      Published 21/01/22

      We are very pleased to report that one of our Y13 A Level English Literature students, Abi Marett, has recently had an article published in the emag, the Magazine for Advanced Level English.  This is a publication aimed at A Level and undergraduate English Literature students.  Her article was on soliloquys in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, which is one of the current A Level texts.  It was chosen for publication due to its detailed, insightful and lucid exploration of Shakespeare’s complex themes and techniques, and its fluently constructed argument. 

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    • Holocaust Memorial Day 2022

      Published 19/01/22

      With Holocaust Memorial Day coming up on the 27th January, there will be several events occurring over the ongoing weeks. Firstly, in our Holocaust assembly we will talk a bit more about the theme for this year, which is ‘One Day’, as well as our experience on the Lessons from Auschwitz programme.  In addition, Angela Strach, an ex-Kendrick teacher, will be coming to the school and speaking about her own experiences in relation to the Holocaust.  Another competition will be launched soon, giving students the opportunity to explore theme of ‘One Day’ for themselves and reflect on what it means to them. 

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    • Regional UK Space Design Competition

      Published 05/01/22

      On 4th of December, a group of Kendrick students participated in and won the Regional UK Space Design Competition. It was a jam-packed, full day event run by Imperial College London. The students were given a press release and a 'Request for Proposal' was made. The participants had to meet the criteria as much as possible in order to succeed. Our project was to design an efficient vehicle suitable for business travellers in the future in order to continue working effectively and comfortably whilst they travelled between Earth and Mars. Subsequently, we had to present this idea to a group of clients, namely The Foundation Society.

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    • Thank You To The KPS

      Published 16/12/21

      As well as supporting our new year 7 students with the BookBuzz scheme, this year the Kendrick Parents Society (KPS) kindly gifted a book of choice to every member of Year 12.

       

       

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    • Chess Club Tournament 2021

      Published 16/12/21

      Chess Club has thrived this term with players from every year from Year 7 to Year 12 taking part.  The standard of play has been steadily improving, with more experienced players inspiring those new to the finer points of the game. 

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    • Christmas Concert 2021

      Published 16/12/21

      We hope you enjoy watching the Christmas concert staff and students have been working on this term.  At just over 45 minutes, it can be enjoyed during a relaxing evening with the family, or whenever you like. 

      Wishing you all a happy and healthy festive season, and thank you for your continued support.

      Kendrick School Music Department

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    • Kendrick School Production of Legally Blonde

      Published 16/12/21

      September 2021 saw over 225 students sign up to audition for and to be a part of our upcoming production of Legally Blonde. This award-winning musical is based on the much-loved film of the same name, following the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

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    • House University Challenge

      Published 14/12/21

      This week, students throughout the school have been putting their general knowledge to the test in our House University Challenge.  There was fierce competition amongst the Houses with the final taking place on Thursday between the Sidmouth University Team and the Cedars Challenge Team.  After a tense round of difficult questions the team that came out on top was… Sidmouth! 

      Congratulations to Medha, Inakshi, Ayami and Nandini on claiming the title for Sidmouth and ending an eight-year Cedars streak. 

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    • House Poetry Competition

      Published 14/12/21

      Earlier this year the House Committee introduced House Poetry with the inaugural theme of “Community”.  At Kendrick, our community is an integral part of school life, particularly for our houses, and the House Committee wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate it and all it contributes to our school.  Especially during these trying times, we gratefully acknowledge the Kendrick community for supporting our students in our everyday lives.

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    • Deutsches Weihnachtsbacken – German Christmas Baking

      Published 14/12/21

      Lebkuchen, Stollen, Plaetzchen, Vanillekipferl – who would not like some homemade German Christmas delights for the festive season? 

      The Year 11 German students rose to the challenge at the beginning of December and baked delicious Lebkuchenplaetzchen.

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    • Kendrick Prepares For The Festive Season!

      Published 02/12/21

      In the spirit of spreading kindness, the Kendrick Library advent calendar was opened on Wednesday 01 December and will continue each day on the lead up to Christmas. Every morning during registration we are treated to a kindness quote to think about for the day, beginning with:

      No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.’ – Aesop

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    • Languages for Wellness

      Published 30/11/21

      On Sunday 26th September, it was European Language Day, which is celebrated in order to promote awareness of the importance of language in our community.  To commemorate this special event, the Goethe Institut in London had hosted a 'Languages for Wellness' competition.  Participants had to write a paragraph outlining how languages can have an impact on our wellbeing.  A week ago, I had received a letter from the Institution to say I had won the competition!  In the box, there was also some German goodies including a bullet journal, a PE bag, some earphones and more!
      This was my entry for the Goethe Institute Competition for Languages and Wellbeing

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