From the moment the school doors opened, students arrived dressed as beloved literary characters, bringing a vibrant mix of classic heroes, fairy-tale figures, and modern favourites to life. The enthusiasm was infectious, with staff joining in the fun, sparking conversations about books and encouraging students to explore new stories. The day was a resounding success,…
On Friday 14th March, better known as Pi Day (3.14 in the American date format), Year 8 students from across Cumbria Education Trust’s secondary schools gathered at The Queen Katherine School (QKS) for an exciting day of mathematical challenges. A total of 11 teams, representing five secondary schools, took part in the competition: Kirkby Stephen…
Joint statement from Cumbria Education Trust and The Queen Katherine School Cumbria Education Trust (CET) has further expanded their Trust, welcoming The Queen Katherine School (QKS), a secondary school based in Kendal. QKS is a strong school, with a Good Ofsted rating in 2022 and close-knit community links within the area. They become the fifth…
The Queen Katherine School (QKS) was proud to host around 100 primary students from local schools for a CET Southern Hub Science Christmas event. Students had the chance to carry out lots of different Christmas themed activities including making chemical baubles, LED Christmas trees, creating Christmas cactus cuttings and investigating party poppers. All of our…