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On Wednesday, 26th March, students from Years 7, 8, and 9 spent the day at Nene Nursery.

Students and staff had a fantastic day. It was wonderful to see the enjoyment of these young people learning horticultural and gardening skills and terms – such as propagating microgreens, using wheelbarrows and spades to fill the newly built beds, raised beds, making kokedamas (Japanese hanging plants), and the potting on of seedlings.

Well done everyone, we were extremely proud of you.

Miss Barron, Mrs Patman and Mrs Purdy

Photo of the backs of the students as they walk away from the camera over a bridge

We would like to wish all of our families a restful Easter break!

We are now closed apart from our Easter Revision Sessions - details of which can be found here: https://www.kenstimpson.org.uk/28th-march-2025-year-11-easter-revision

We look forward to welcoming you all back on Tuesday 22nd April ready for a productive and (hopefully) sunny Summer Term!

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A phenomenal effort from everyone saw us break all records on Red Nose Day this year with an amazing 1,816.38 raised! Thank you to our Year 7 and 8 students for all of their hard work and fantastic fundraising ideas, and to all the staff for their support and good humour!

Photo of our headteacher, Mr Whales, with his head and arms through holes in a board which is decorated with the text Soak the Teacher. He is wearing a blue curly wig and is having wet sponges thrown at him.

Earlier this term, all Year 9 students attended an NHS careers expo hosted by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS, a partnership of health, social care, and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, includes NHS trusts, local authorities, care homes, hospices, and more.

The careers expo showcased the diverse range of roles, careers, and opportunities available within health and social care. Representatives from various professions, including non-clinical roles like finance, administration, engineering, and digital, were also present.

Photo of student stood at a demonstration table looking at two baby dolls with equipment to monitor their health. A member of staff is talking to them about what they see.

A month of impactful events concluded with our Safer February Fair! Students met local clubs and organisations, finding exciting ways to get involved outside school along with the support available to them. We're so proud of our students' positive interactions and would like to extend our thanks to all the exhibitors for their participation.

#saferfebruary

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With thanks to:

Peterborough Performing Arts College
Sisters through boxing
Scouts
Girlguiding
Culture Community
Peterborough United
Pauline Quirke Academy
RAF Air Cadets
Vivacity - Netball for Teens
Werrington Joggers
Cricket East
Family Hub
Oubaitori Karate Club
Werrington Parish Church
Theatre Train

On Monday, 24th March, Year 11 GCSE Dancers completed their Choreography exam. Choreographing your own 3-minute dance is a very challenging task! The students came up with their own choreographic intent, movement vocabulary, costume, and aural setting. A huge well done to everyone, and thank you to their dancers too.

Miss Barben and Mrs Purdy

Photo of two dancers mid performance in the dance studio. One dancer is wearing a white dress, the other a red dress, they both have their legs crossed and their left arm in the air.

The Four Cs Academy Trust is holding a Recruitment Roadshow on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Manor Drive Secondary Academy, 5pm-6.30pm

Click here for more details and to register

On Saturday, KSA Year 9 Art students exhibited their Identity project final pieces at St John’s church in Peterborough. The work was very well received by the public, and it was especially lovely to see so many students with their families and friends.

A huge well done to all the artists.

KSA Art Department

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On Thursday, 6th March, a group of Post-16 and Year 11 students attended the Babraham Institute's Schools Day. Students participated in projects covering a range of topics, from epigenetics to signalling in molecular biology.

Students gained hands-on experience with instrumental techniques, exploring how specific nutrients affect health and cutting DNA with restriction enzymes to analyse the reaction products.

They also attended a career presentation, learning about the diverse career paths that science can offer.

Photo of a student in a lab coat conducting an experiment at a science based work station

On Saturday, 8th March, five talented students from Ken Stimpson Academy shone at the Peterborough Drama Festival! Competing in group, duologue, and solo acting categories, our students achieved fantastic results:

Flynn: 1st place, Theatre Group Performance
Willow: 2nd place, Year 10-11 Acting Solo
Pijus & Oliver: 3rd place, Year 10-11 Duologue Performance

All students displayed incredible talent and creativity, representing Ken Stimpson with immense pride. Huge congratulations to Charlotte, Flynn, Oliver, Pijus, and Willow! Keep up the brilliant work!

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