EKST Art Project – Connection, Place, Belonging Plans are underway for a new partnership-wide art project, made possible through the generous support of its funders. Seven secondary schools have confirmed their participation, with students from Years 10 to 13 taking part. Titled Connection, Place, Belonging, the year-long project will explore themes linked to the UN…
Read MoreMany thanks to Michelle Butler and Canterbury City Council for the invitation to attend one of their early engagement workshops this week exploring the future of arts and culture in the district. Delighted to be representing East Kent Schools Together (EKST) to share feedback and ideas from the relevant secondary schools and university partners in…
Read MoreBrilliant to catch up with Gillian Wilson at Beach Creative CIC last week. Very exciting to hear about their work supported by the Art Fund. Beach Creative CIC is one of 44 museums and galleries to have received a grant to create programmes, events and activities for young audiences inspired by THE HERDS. A global…
Read MoreAbsolutely thrilled to announce that, with huge thanks to the generosity of EKST’s supporters, we are able to fund a brand new art project. This will kick off in May 2025 and culminate in a professionally curated exhibition of students’ work in June 2026 at the wonderful Daphne Oram Gallery at Canterbury Christ Church University.…
Read MoreEast Kent Schools Together is delighted to confirm that the University of Kent is the second university partner- alongside Canterbury Christ Church University- to join the education partnership. This takes the network up to 13 organisations with the universities plus 11 secondary schools both state and independent collaborating. David Elliott, current Chair of the EKST…
Read MoreSome great funded national training available which EKST colleagues could access- please see below re Sustainability Lead Training and separate webinar on climate action plans (which as you know all schools and universities need to have in place) as well as sign up links. They’ve confirmed with me that the Lead Training can be accessed…
Read MoreDelighted to represent East Kent Schools Together (EKST) at Canterbury City Council‘s Collaboration, Codesign & Community conference today. Brilliant to catch up with familiar faces and meet new people all passionate about partnerships and collaboration! Also, a great opportunity to explore how all the organisations involved already contribute to the council’s focus on the United Nations sustainable development goals and…
Read MoreEKST is delighted to be working with Victoria Asimaki, Chief Policy Officer at Canterbury City Council, to ensure EKST student’s voices are heard at council level. Victoria is passionate about working with schools and we are delighted to be organising visits for her with some of our partner schools already. Watch this space!
Read MoreA really exciting development for Canterbury and East Kent Schools Together (EKST) is so happy to support the fantastic Streets Ahead arts and creative community hub. We already have East Kent Schools Together (EKST) students expressing enthusiasm about getting involved via volunteering etc! Also looking forward to attending the official launch with some of my…
Read MoreFantastic East Kent Schools Together (EKST) Big Meet yesterday with thanks again to Archbishop’s School, Canterbury for hosting. Representatives from the EKST Heads, Management and Finance Teams underlined their passion and enthusiasm for the East Kent Schools Together (EKST) partnership and its continuing success. Lots of great suggestions too about how to further develop our…
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