What a fantastic occasion our year one anniversary was on 20 September 2018. We celebrated the successes of year one, heard from our partnership choir (recently branded ‘The Big Sing’), welcomed funders and supporters, listened to students’ experiences of the partnership and our new Head’s Group Chair, Antony Spencer, closed by summarising what we have to…
Read MoreOne year ago, six schools and a university in East Kent agreed to do together what we could not do alone. A year into the partnership and over thirty events later, what have we learned and what can we look forward to in year two?
Read MoreMind’s Eye is a journalistic magazine written by young people, for young people. It is a unique publication where young people are given a platform to voice their opinion on anything they feel most passionate about. No subject is taboo. Click on this link to read EKST’s first edition and we very much look forward…
Read MoreOver the past six weeks, Markus Hunt an intern from Canterbury Christ Church University undertook an impact evaluation of EKST’s first year. The aim of the impact evaluation was to evaluate whether EKST has been achieving their aims. This was achieved by systematically analysing evaluation data collected from eleven student EKST events and twelve teacher events. In addition, focus groups interviews and one-to-one interviews were conducted at each school.
Read MoreStudents Being able to cook is a life skill but also a great way to relax, be creative and build confidence. The EKST Bake Off saw Year 9 and 10 students from all our partner schools invited to take part in this event in partnership with The KM Charity Team.
Read MoreHere the Student Voice members from The King’s School celebrate their involvement in East Kent Schools Together with an assembly delivered to all King’s students and proudly show off their certificates, presented by Christina Astin, Chair. Our Student Voice performs a key role in the planning of student events and in communicating about EKST to…
Read MoreOne year ago, six schools and a university in East Kent agreed to do together what we could not do alone. A year into the partnership and over thirty events later, what have we learned? This article has grown from a talk we gave twice to gratifyingly large audiences at the Schools Together Group conference in York…
Read MoreYear 10 Business Studies students from EKST schools came to Canterbury Christ Church University on 19 June for a Dragons Den style event. Upon arriving the teams were given a brief with the theme of “Rejuvenating the High Street”. Facilitated by student ambassadors from the Business School at CCCU they spent 1.5 hours planning their business…
Read MoreSix schools, over 50 students, one fantastic voice coach, just one rehearsal for each school and the result was the most amazing performance on 28 April in the Shirley Hall of the King’s School. Lemon Otter, our friendly and experienced vocal coach made all those taking part feel totally at ease and the whole experience…
Read MoreWhat a day! Despite the rain six of our partners took part in this fantastic event at Kingsmead learning new skills, taking on new challenges, making new friends and learning how to work as a team.
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