“We currently have the VR headsets
outreach box and the children are
blown away by the experience.
They have thoroughly enjoyed the
opportunity given to them by
Sevenoaks School to explore these
wonderful resources and experience
something new.”
East Peckham Primary School
“Hats off to Sevenoaks School. Seeing
the children at Science Day using
soldering irons to create circuit boards
that worked was amazing. This is the
way forward as we (especially small
schools) do not have science labs and
the equipment to do such practical
science.”
Headteacher,
Sundridge & Brasted Primary
“The children and staff have been very
impressed with the Micro:bits we
received and they cannot wait to learn
more! We are very thankful for the
support from Sevenoaks School, and
look forward to enhancing provision for
the children over the year.”
Otford Primary School
KAN
The Kent Academies Network University Access programme
involves a number of academies and independent schools. It offers
residential courses at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Cambridge for
students who would be the first in their family to go to university,
and is funded by a Sevenoaks donor. This year’s new cohort is the
largest to date, with 21 students from five partner academy schools
joining the programme. The scheme encourages pupils to develop
their knowledge and skills, explore new subjects, and to find out
more about university life. The programme is supported by three
mornings, in Years 10, 11 and 12, on applying to university, which
are open to other non-selective other schools.
This year’s Easter residential (pictured on p119) took a
multidisciplinary approach to the theme of Zombies, with Old
Sennockian author and actor Charlie Higson giving a fascinating
keynote lecture on the literary and cultural history of zombies
and vampires. Responses were varied and thought-provoking,
making links to how we deal with homeless people, and exploring
attitudes to migrants.
“I am currently in my second year at Canterbury Christ Church
University studying for a BA (Hons) Primary Education. KAN
helped me to achieve this lifelong dream by preparing me for
university life. The advice and guidance provided by the
mentors was helpful in explaining what to expect when
studying at university, making this big step much less
intimidating. Also, the sessions around essay writing during
the residential sessions were extremely beneficial, as when I
came to write university assignments, I had a good
understanding of how to write in the required academic style.
I am extremely grateful for the opportunities it presented me
with, and still benefit from these today.”
SEVENOAKS SCHOOL 2018-2019
Sophie Ashdown, KAN graduate
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