On Thursday 2^nd July, we were given the opportunity to meet up with the Reading School students who also do French A-level to take part in a debate-style discussion.

The MFL trip to Germany was such an amazing opportunity to meet local people and actually use the language in real life situations. I think it’s fair to say we all came home with memories we won’t forget anytime soon. We’re really grateful to the teachers who came with us for making the whole experience so special, and for giving us moments we’ll treasure. And of course, a huge shoutout to our brilliant coach driver, Hayden, who kindly drove us around Germany and immersed himself in the experience with us!

In the last week of Term 5, 120 Year 8 students embarked on an unforgettable Bushcraft adventure, enjoying a residential trip packed with challenges, new experiences, and plenty of laughter. Set in a fantastic outdoor environment, students were encouraged to step away from screens, work together, and immerse themselves in the natural world.

Kendrick School Earth Week 2026 began with a bang on Monday 8th June, with the Eco Committee sharing sustainability hacks with students and staff through the daily bulletin. Did you know that you can recycle your toiletries through the Boots Recycling Scheme and receive a £5 voucher towards your next £10 purchase? More facts like this were shared throughout the week to encourage sustainability in everyday life and help reduce our throwaway culture and reliance on fast fashion.

Back in March, Year 13 Biologists visited The Oxford University Museum of Natural History to attend the annual British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT) public engagement day. The day included a series of talks designed to provide an interesting introduction and background to the rapidly developing world of gene and cell therapy. It offered opportunities to meet scientists, discuss ethics, and learn about cutting-edge research.

Deeksha has written an article on one of the talks presented by research scientist Dr Sonam Gurung:

If there is something which unites the whole of humanity, it must be our ability to tell stories. This is the one thing which allows us to put ourselves into the mind of another, to be able to understand and sympathise with experiences such that we can never personally experience. Therefore, when the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at King’s College London invited A-Level German students around the country to imagine ourselves as citizens of early 20th century Germany, and write an account of our experience perceiving a certain technological advancement for the first time, I was very keen to take part.