Year 11 have had a tough 18 months and it was great to see the 2021 Induction Day so positively received. Students participated in Taster lessons in their chosen subjects with some students explaining how 'different' it felt to be in the Sixth Form. Many explained how excited they were to be back and can’t wait to get their courses underway (of course after taking a long leisurely summer break). Then in the afternoon session the competition was hotting up (to be fair it was 24 degrees!) as the newly formed tutor groups battled for the title 'best tutor group'. Mr Parfitt was thrilled to be crowned the winner. We can't wait for September and for this amazing group of students to be part of the Sixth Form – with a wider range of courses, enrichment opportunities and support for their next steps we know that they will take every opportunity and shine. If any one else would like to join us please contact us at office@kowessex.co.uk Have a great summer to our new year 12! ... more

**COMPETITION TIME**<> To show support for Mental Health Awareness week (10-16 May), this week The Space is running a Nature Photography Competition – with awesome prizes donated by local Cheddar businesses. Applicants aged between 4-18-years-old may submit one photograph to The Space by Sunday 16th May. The subject of the photograph must be nature, be it wildlife, plants, flowers, or landscapes. Other than that, get creative and go wild! Guest judges will be Ellen Grady, Director of The Arts Quarter Cheddar and Tim Lethaby, Regional Editor of Nub News. Winners will be announced on Thursday 20th May and photographs subsequently published by Cheddar Nub News and displayed at The Arts Quarter Cheddar. Prizes are divided into the following age categories: 10-18-year-olds<> Winner will receive a Stand-Up Paddleboard or Kayak taster session for you and a friend at Cheddar Reservoir, donated by Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club. Second place will receive a Lowe Alpine Spark 18 rucksack, donated by The Gorge Outdoors. 4-9-year-olds<> Winner will receive a children’s gardening set – including Kent & Stowe gardening tools, Briers tool bag set,...... more

Year 11 students can now order their leaver's hoodie via this link https://extramileprinting.typeform.com/to/ZjQkwp4n Note: Orders need to be in by 28th May. They will be ready to be delivered by the end of June.... more

A massive Kings' THANKYOU to Cheddar Garden Centre for their outstanding donation of garden items for the Kings Sensory Garden Project, supporting our Accelerate and Rise students.... more

To celebrate World Human Rights Day students across all year groups designed hands to be displayed in the LRC, we received many brilliant hands which have created a powerful display for all to see while navigating around school. A big thank you to all students who participated!... more