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September 2023

  • 26/09/23

    Commendation For An Economics Essay

    I recently had the great privilege of visiting Oxford University for the awards ceremony of the John Locke essay competition, where I received a commendation. With over 19,000 participants globally, I wrote an economics essay titled ‘What would happen if we banned billionaires?’ A questi...
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  • 21/09/23

    My German Summer School Experience

    Over the summer I had the opportunity to take part in a month-long German language scholarship, run by the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (educational exchange service) and fully funded by the German government. After the application process, which included essays in German, I was one of ten...
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  • 19/09/23

    Bursary Funded World Youth Day Trip

    For two weeks in the summer, I attended World Youth Day, with support from the Kendrick Travel Bursary. I fund raised for the trip and the money I received from the grant ensured I could reach my target. World Youth Day is a global gathering of Catholic young people that happens every few...
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  • 19/09/23

    Trip to Dale Fort 2023

    After a 5-hour journey with a quick pit-stop at Cardiff West Services, we arrived at Dale village. We made our way to Dale Fort on foot, accompanied by scenic views of the ocean. On arrival, we were greeted by the amazing staff and briefed on safety, the role of Dale Fort as a Field Studies Centr...
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  • 14/09/23

    School Reunion

    We are delighted to invite former staff and students to our annual birthday reunion on Friday 29th September between 3.30pm-5.45pm. There will be tours of the school, a chance to browse the archives and tea and cake! To attend please obtain a ticket via this link
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  • 08/09/23

    Plant Parenting at Kendrick

    We closed last year’s Eco chapter with a flower show. Four weeks ago, students were asked to sign up if they wanted to be a plant parent. Mrs Kaur bought three different types of flower plants including Marigold in orange and yellow, Dianthus in pink, Carnations and Begonias...
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  • 05/09/23

    Cara Achieves Karate Grading

    Just before the start of the summer holidays, Cara in Year 10 attended a karate master course with her karate school, TISKA in Spain where she successfully graded for her 2nd dan.   Cara shared that the master course was an excellent opportunity for her to train for longer hours, learn...
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  • 05/09/23

    Cambridge Award For Rowena

    On the 6th of July I visited Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge University to receive my Certificate of Commendation for the Fitzwilliam Economics Essay Competition. I also had the opportunity to discuss my work with Dr Anna Watson, the Director of Studies for Economics at Fitzwilliam College. This wa...
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  • 05/09/23

    Biology Olympiad And Challenge Results

    This was the first year we opened up the challenges and started the Intermediate Biology Olympiad, for Year 12 students and the Biology Challenge for students in Year 9 and 10. We are very happy with the number of students who completed the challenges, 29 year 12 students signed up for the Inte...
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September 2023