What a wonderful sentiment for the current times. We all need to stay connected, supported and part of a wider community to support our wellbeing and here is the EKST Big Sing doing just that. Enjoy their latest song by clicking here.
Read MoreThe School and College Engagement Team at CCCU are currently delivering a variety of webinars, which students are invited to get involved in over the coming week: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/campaign/you-can-go-to-university? Do sign up and share
Read MoreWe love our Big Sing and are DELIGHTED they are still singing together Head over to our YouTube channel to see the virtual choir films and enjoy, they are really uplifting A massive shout out to Lemon Otter and Sue Wood for making this a reality
Read MoreThis week of 18 May 2020 is Mental Health Awareness Week and our partnership aims to support the wellbeing of our staff and students. Please find below some of the amazing charities working to support us to support each other during this time. Please do share any other fantastic links or resources with EKST so…
Read MoreCareers Leaders may not be receiving news items from the Careers & Enterprise Company, therefore may be missing out on some important/useful updates and training opportunities. If you do not receive Careers Leaders newsletters, please email the CEC Education team education@careersandenterprise.co.uk including your school name and job title at your earliest convenience to be added to the…
Read MoreThe Schools Together Group are holding a virtual meeting on 19 May 2020 at 5pm for anyone working in partnerships or interested in setting up school partnerships. The details are below for anyone interested in attending virtually. Date: Tuesday 19 May 2020, 17.00 – 18.30 via Zoom Organisers: Schools Together Group Cost: Free Registration: Book here by Friday 15 May.…
Read MoreWellbeing is at the heart of our partnership. When life is normal we hold events to create meaningful connections, develop soft skills and improve confidence. Whilst we cannot get together in person we have created some AT HOME BUT STILL TOGETHER activities which we hope you will enjoy at the end of a busy home…
Read MoreThe EKST online magazine, Mind’s Eye Kent, which is edited and designed by The King’s School, Canterbury, now publishes articles by pupils from East Kent Schools Together partnership schools. The next deadline for submission is 1 June 2020. The magazine aims to help pupils to express their views about any aspect of the real world…
Read MoreRecommended resources for STEM projects and home learning 1) STEM leaning resources – A range of resources for home learning, families and in-school. Both the moon camp and the great exhibition at home are good competitions students can enter. https://www.stem.org.uk/home-learning 2) TES recommended online resources – a comprehensive list of free online resources https://www.tessenshow.co.uk/london/news/articles/coronavirus-home-education-resources-for-schools-teachers-and-parents 3) …
Read MoreYou might feel isolated, stressed, alone or just more worried than normal during this time of Covid- YoungMinds Crisis Messenger Provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis If you need urgent help text YM to 85258 All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from…
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