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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!

Photos of students stood in front of a banner for the Peterborough Drama Festival. One student is holding a certificate.

We would like to invite you all to our Year 9 Art Exhibition being held at St John's Church* this Saturday 29th March! The artwork will be on display from 10am until 4pm and all are welcome.

*St John the Baptist, Church Street, Peterborough, PE1 1XB

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As part of our Safer February, we were delighted to welcome Lucien Moon to our school. Students thoroughly enjoyed his performance of his latest single and other songs. He also spoke candidly about his personal experiences with mental health, including seeing a therapist, and his journey after leaving The X Factor. His key message was to never give up.

#SaferFebruary

Photo of Lucien stood singing infront of a group of students, most of the students are sat but two a the front are up and waving their arms in the air.

Huge congratulations to our Year 7 and 10 netball teams! Both teams have won their respective leagues and are being promoted! A fantastic achievement!

Our students got a behind-the-scenes look at Baker Perkins during National Apprenticeship Week earlier this term, exploring their apprenticeship opportunities and chatting with current apprentices. A fantastic opportunity!

Students stand wearing high visibility vests with their backs to the camera as an instructor explains the factory around them.

On the 6th March we were yet again joined by the fantastic David Allton from Frontline Living History as he delivered an informative and engaging WW1 workshop to our Year 11 GCSE History students. The workshop really brought the history they've been studying alive and we're sure David's enthusiastic and interactive delivery will definitely live with them long past their exams this summer!

Photo of David in a WW1 army officer uniform helping a student to straighten his uniform jacket.

We're looking forward to another chapter of the KSA Book Club this Thursday 27th March! All students are welcome to join us from 3.15-4pm in 1U10 - biscuits and drinks provided!

Graphic giving the details from above about the book club

Yesterday, students from our Year 9 and 10 Performing Arts classes were treated to an amazing performance by the National Theatre.

'The Left Behinds' immersed us in a post-apocalyptic world and showcased incredible sound, lighting, and creativity for our students; a fantastic opportunity to experience a professional production.

Our Year 9 drama students were also treated to a Q&A and workshop with the director, actors, and technical team afterwards.

Well done and thank you to everyone involved!

Earlier this term, we held a mock assessment workshop for our Post-16 students, led by a representative from the Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge (ASK) Programme.

The workshop provided valuable insights into how employers use assessment centres, particularly for large and competitive schemes. Students gained an understanding of what to expect at an assessment centre and had the opportunity to participate in a mock activity similar to those they may encounter in real-life scenarios.

Photograph shows a workshop leader stood at the front of the room delivering a powerpoint presentation to the room.

Earlier this month, the BAE Roadshow visited Ken Stimpson Academy to give Year 7 students an exciting insight into the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths), exploring the science behind AI. The students were amazed by the robotic dog!

The presentation showcased AI's ability to generate song lyrics, music, and accompanying videos. Robotic dog demonstrations included voice control, navigating a maze using LIDAR and sensors, and describing its surroundings. The team also demonstrated deep fakes by using an avatar of a team member and 'putting words in their mouth', teaching students to question what they're seeing and hearing online.

With thanks to BAE Systems, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy

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