TheKingEdmundSchool - 18 Jul 2025
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Wishing everyone a fantastic summer break! Enjoy the sunshine, relax, and recharge for the exciting year ahead.
If you need anything or have any questions during the break, feel free to email us at adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk
Year 7 and Year 12 students return date is the 2nd September.
All other Year groups are to return on the 3rd September.
Have a great summer, see you all in the new term!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 18 Jul 2025
Sports Day 2025 – What a Day!
From the roar of the races to the sound of our school band, Sports Day 2025 was a massive success!
Students gave it their all across a full day of exciting events:
100m to 800m races
Discus, Javelin & Shotput
Long Jump & Relays
And the competition was fierce… but in the end, one House rose to the top
Congratulations to SAXONS – our 2025 House Sports Cup Champions!
To top it off, we had ice cream vans keeping everyone cool, inflatables bringing the fun, and the school band keeping spirits high.
A huge THANK YOU to all the students, staff, and supporters who made it such a fantastic day of sport, teamwork, and school spirit!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 18 Jul 2025
It’s time to celebrate the end of another amazing school year.
Congratulations to all students and staff in the ROMANS House for coming first in the overall House competition.
A huge well done to every student who contributed, showed leadership, kindness, and determination this year. You’ve all made it one to remember!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 17 Jul 2025
Spot Our Baby Penguin!
Our adorable Waddle on Sea baby penguin has waddled its way to the Southend Pier Information Centre – and it’s ready for a photo shoot!
📍 Head down to see our penguin in person
🎉 Snap a selfie or a pic
🏆 Send it in to earn a house point!
Let’s get waddling, snapping, and sharing!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 16 Jul 2025
Keep the Momentum Going: Work Experience Over the Holidays
As we head into the school break, it’s a great time for students to continue searching for work experience placements. While we encourage students to take the lead, support from parents and carers can make a big difference.
Many popular placements get snapped up early, so the holidays are a valuable time to research, apply, and prepare.
How can you help over the break?
• Chat with your child about their interests and goals
• Explore local businesses or organisations together
• Support them in writing emails or making phone calls
• Tap into your own network for possible opportunities
Stuck or unsure where to start?
We can support with:
• Placement ideas
• Writing CVs and emails
• Contacting potential employers
Need help?
If you or your child would like some guidance over the holidays, please get in touch with Mrs Maslen (wendymaslen@kes.essex.sch.uk), our dedicated Careers Lead.
TheKingEdmundSchool - 16 Jul 2025
Musical Talent on Show!
This term, our amazing Year 7 and Year 8 students have been working hard in Music lessons, preparing solo performance pieces on the ukulele, piano, or drums.
Year 7 tackled Grade 1 standard pieces, while Year 8 stepped up to Grade 2 level—and they’ve all done brilliantly in their assessments!
We’re proud to share a few standout performances:
Year 7 – Aaron, Maisie & Oreoluwa
Year 8 – Madison , Skye & Alfie
Well done to all students for their dedication and progress—you’ve really hit the right notes! 👏🎵
TheKingEdmundSchool - 16 Jul 2025
Last Thursday, our Year 10 Sports Prefects had the fantastic opportunity to support Holt Farm Primary School’s Sports Day!
Led by Mr Hickey, the students guided younger pupils through a range of fun activities—including tug of war, relays, and the classic egg and spoon race!
They showed outstanding leadership, enthusiasm, and encouragement throughout the day, impressing both staff and the Headteacher at Holt Farm.
It was truly inspiring to see them step up as role models—perhaps we’ve got some future teachers in the making!
A huge well done to all involved—we’re incredibly proud of you!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 15 Jul 2025
Spelling Bee Showdown!
On Thursday 10th July, students from Years 7–10 faced off in an intense Spelling Bee competition!
🏆 Huge congratulations to Fayyaz (Year 10) for taking 1st place and walking away with a certificate, medal, and trophy!
🥈 Harry (Year 10) secured 2nd place
🥉 Johnny-Ray (Year 7) came in 3rd — amazing effort from all!
The excitement didn’t stop there... During Period 5, it was staff vs. sixth form in a thrilling bonus round. It was neck and neck, but Novak led the sixth form team to victory — winning by just 10 points!
Well done to all participants and supporters — what a day!
TheKingEdmundSchool - 14 Jul 2025
KES Anti-Bullying Ambassadors in Action!
Last week, our Anti-Bullying Lead Mrs Heatley and seven brilliant members of our Senior Leadership Team visited Ashingdon Primary School to deliver an inspiring anti-bullying session to Year 5 and 6 pupils.
The younger students were fantastic – full of energy, enthusiasm, and thoughtful ideas!
A huge thank you to our Senior Leadership Team for delivering another successful and meaningful session. We're so proud of the work being done to promote kindness, respect, and inclusion in our wider community.
TheKingEdmundSchool - 11 Jul 2025
Some of our students were thrilled to get an exclusive tour of the brand-new school building, which will open its doors to students on the 1st September.
With state-of-the-art classrooms, modern facilities, and inspiring learning spaces, the new building promises to be a fantastic environment for growth, creativity, and achievement.
Excitement is building (literally!), and we can't wait to welcome everyone into this next chapter of our school’s journey.
TheKingEdmundSchool - 10 Jul 2025
🎓✨ Year 13 Leavers' Meal 2025 ✨🎓
An unforgettable evening filled with laughter, memories, and a few happy tears as we celebrated our incredible Year 13s at their Leavers’ Meal! 💫
It was a chance to reflect on their amazing journey, honour their hard work, and toast to the bright futures ahead. 🥂🍽️ From heartfelt speeches to plenty of smiles, we couldn’t be prouder of the young adults they’ve become.
Wishing all of our leavers the very best in their next chapter — whether it’s university, apprenticeships, or the world of work, we know you’ll shine! 🌟
TheKingEdmundSchool - 10 Jul 2025
🎉 World Record Attempt with Jamie Oliver! 👨🍳🌍
A group of lucky Year 9 students had an unforgettable experience on Tuesday 1st July, taking part in the Jamie Oliver Guinness World Record Live Cook-a-long! 🥳
Jamie aimed to break the record for the world’s largest cooking lesson, currently held by 6,778 participants from Poland back in 2015.
Our students joined thousands across the UK from P3–P4, rolling up their sleeves to make fresh pasta from scratch 🍝 — guided by Jamie Oliver himself and a Ministry of Food chef!
Not only did they cook up a storm, but they also got a taste of what a KS4 food lesson is like — an inspiring and hands-on glimpse into future opportunities in food education. 👨🏫✨
TheKingEdmundSchool - 7 Jul 2025
🌿 Well done to our #30DaysWild winners! 🌿
As part of the @EssexWildlifeTrust 30 Days Wild challenge, our students spent every day in June connecting with nature — and they did an incredible job! 🐞🌳🐦
From bug hunts to wild walks, they embraced the outdoors in creative and inspiring ways. 💚
🎉 Congratulations to our winners! 🎉
🏆 Year 7: Maisie
🏆 Year 8: Frankie & Jessica
Amazing effort from everyone who took part — your wild ideas truly brought June to life! 🌼🌍
