Education News
New Head appointed at Kent College Junior School Kent College is pleased to announce that Mr Simon James has been appointed Head of the Junior School at Kent College and will take up the position at the start of the autumn term.
St Lawrence College is a thriving independent school for boys and girls St Lawrence College is a thriving independent school for boys and girls aged 3-18 years and has been educating children in 45 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of Ramsgate for 140 years. Before lockdown in March, the Junior School Prep pupils took part in exciting enrichment day based around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths). This was a chance for the pupils to take charge of the day, using their vast imaginations to create their own futuristic designs using computer design, recycled materials and Lego. To find out more about life and learning at St Lawrence College visit one of their forthcoming open days on Friday 2 October for the Junior School and on Saturday 3 October for the Senior School. To book a place at the open day, or to find out more call the admissions team on 01843 572931, email: admissions@slcuk.com or visit www.slcuk.com
Children’s Laureate to remain to 2022 Cressida Cowell’s time as Children’s Laureate will continue for an additional 12 months due to the coronavirus outbreak. The best-selling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series took the role in July 2019 and had been due to step down next year. However, organisers BookTrust said the “exceptional circumstances” created by the pandemic meant Cressida will serve until June 2022. The role of Children’s Laureate is awarded once every two years to a leading children’s author or illustrator to honour outstanding achievement in their field and to acknowledge their importance in creating the readers of tomorrow. Cressida plans to continue with her ambitious campaign to make the magic of books and reading available to everyone by making a library in every school in the UK a compulsory legal requirement. www.childrenslaureate.org.uk 4 Families East Kent
Mr James has ambitious plans for the future of the school beginning with the opening of Sydney Cooper Art Studio and extending the GREAT (Gifted Really Enthusiastic and Talented) programme to Early Years and Key Stage 1, where specialist teachers provide a carousel of additional subjects. He will also drive the outdoor learning experiences in the idyllic grounds of the school. Mr James said “ I am delighted to succeed Andy Carter as the Head who I have worked closely with for the last few years. Kent College Junior is a special school that has played an incredibly important part in the lives of so many. I am excited to preserve the essence of what makes the school unique and lead the school through the next exciting stage of its development. “ To find out more about Kent College visit kentcollege.com or visit their open day on Saturday 3rd October 2020.
A “back to basics” approach for learning at Sandwich Technology School Many families in Kent believe that a Grammar School is the only educational route to success and sometimes overlook the breadth of opportunity that is available in other settings. Sandwich Technology School is committed to promoting the successful transition from childhood to adulthood of those in its care. There is a culture of high expectation and focussed learning, which is under-pinned by traditional values. A broad, well-balanced curriculum caters for the needs and interests of all learners and students are supported by an extensive pastoral team. A “back to basics approach is reaping dividends and, for the third consecutive year, the school has seen a significant improvement in both GCSE and A Level results. STS is very proud of the fact that virtually all of its students ultimately progress to either university, employment or apprenticeships. In May 2019, Ofsted concluded that “Pupils are well prepared for life in the modern world”. To learn more, visit the STS website: www.sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk
New Head for Spring Grove School Spring Grove School in Wye sees Therésa Jaggard take over as the new Head of School. While September is the official start of Mrs Jaggard’s headship, she is already well-known to the Spring Grove community, having spent a ‘handover’ term at the school since Easter, teaching online as part of the team that delivered the SG Home Learning programme during the Covid-19 lockdown, as well as welcoming the children back to school for a few weeks at the end of the Summer term. Spring Grove has established an enviable reputation for the creative arts, particularly music and drama, and Mrs Jaggard is well placed to continue these traditions as she is a talented violinist, pianist and singer herself and music is a lifelong passion. To find out more about Spring Grove School, come along to their Open Morning on Saturday 10 October. Call 01233 812337 to register. www.springgroveschool.co.uk familiesonline.co.uk
