School Closed Today – Lessons via Remote Learning
Dear Parents
We have assessed the school site and local roads and have decided that it is unsafe for staff and students to be on site and travel to school this morning, we will therefore revert to remote learning.
Remote learning will be available for lessons 2, 3, 4, 5 and will be sent via email by the teacher and saved in P:\Remote Learning 2022-23, students will be expected to complete this work.
Teachers of students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 may consider teaching their lessons via teams, this is at the teachers’ discretion and will depend on the suitability of work to be covered and access to teams by students. This information will be communicated by email by the teacher if they do decide to move to teams.
Thank you all for your support today.
Yours sincerely
Nicola Raggett – Headteacher
Kings Norton Sixth Form Celebrates Best Ever A Level Results!
Congratulations to Kings Norton Sixth Form students, and the teachers and support staff who worked with them, in achieving an exceptional set of A Level results.
Kings Norton Sixth Form are celebrating their best ever A Level results whilst bucking the national trend, with an incredible 49.4% of grades at grade A* or A, 75.3% at grade A*-B and an average grade of B+. These outstanding results reflect the immense hard work undertaken by students and staff over the last two years at a time when the varying impact of the pandemic has made studying for A Level’s even harder.
The staff and Governors are very proud of the achievements of the class of 2022 and are excited about the world of opportunities that now lies ahead for them. In September we will have students taking up places at the country’s very best universities, including Oxbridge and the Russell Group, and embarking upon high quality apprenticeships.
Nicola Raggett, the school’s Headteacher said: “Congratulations to all our students on their excellent examination results, we are delighted and very proud of their achievements. These outstanding results are due to the sheer hard work and determination of students and staff in what has been a very difficult couple of years, alongside exceptional relationships and support which lies at the heart of our very successful Sixth Form. I wish all students continued success and happiness for their futures as they continue to flourish. Well done everybody.”
And how do our students feel?
“I’m absolutely over the moon with my results and feel so incredibly grateful for the support that Kings Norton Girls’ School & Sixth Form provided me throughout my time here. I’m so excited to begin this next chapter and wish everyone else good luck for the future.” Mae
“I never would have thought I’d achieve 3 A grades at A Level. Without the teaching at Kings Norton Sixth Form and the support from everyone here I’m not sure I’d be in such a good position. The 2 years here have taught me so much about the importance of hard work and where it can get you. Thank you KNGS!” Dillan
“I am thrilled with the set of results I have achieved – the hard work paid off! Thank you so much to all of my teachers who were so supportive throughout my journey at KNGS. I wouldn’t have achieved this set of results without them.” Lucy
“I couldn’t be happier with my results, especially after such a strange start to my sixth form experience. My teachers and friends have been so supportive, and I am incredibly grateful for the people I have met at KNGS & Sixth Form. I can’t wait for the next chapter!” Charlotte
“I am incredibly happy with my A Level results, and it’s all thanks to the amazing teachers at our Sixth Form!” Sam
‘I was thrilled by my results, but even more so to have achieved them alongside my teachers and friends at KNGS. Thank you.’ Eve
“Kings Norton Sixth Form is great at creating an environment in which the best possible grades can be achieved.” Elliot
Kings Norton Sixth Form Celebrates Outstanding A Level Results
Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth form is delighted to congratulate our Sixth Form students on their outstanding achievements in their A Levels this summer.
We are immensely proud of all the hard work and achievements of our students. Despite such a difficult and disrupted year our students have continued to flourish. Our teachers and Sixth Form team have worked tirelessly with students to ensure they are all able to progress onto higher education, apprenticeships and training, and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future.
This year, following the cancellation of exams, grades were awarded through a process of teacher assessed grades, against a national standard and approved and awarded by the exam boards. The government is not publishing performance data for any schools or colleges this year due to the varying impact of the pandemic.
And how do our students feel?
“From someone who didn’t speak English at all in Year 7, Kings Norton Girls’ School & Sixth Form has been an amazing support system. A massive thank you to everyone who has made my journey an amazing one!” Natasha
“I am so pleased with my results this morning, I am excited to be going to University of Birmingham to study Politics. I couldn’t have done it without the amazing support of all the teachers at Kings Norton Sixth Form and the brilliant online lessons and support throughout lockdown. Thank you for everything.” Jack
“I have had an enjoyable time at Kings Norton Sixth Form over the last two years despite the pandemic. The teachers have always supported and enabled us to achieve our best and I am delighted with the A Level results I have achieved today.” Verity
“Kings Norton Sixth Form has changed my life. It has allowed me to realise my full potential and have the courage to embrace future opportunities.” Elliott
“My six years at Kings Norton Girls’ School & Sixth Form have been amazing. I am so grateful for the support from the school and my teachers. They made me who I am today.” Zhixin
“Thank you to the teachers I have had at Kings Norton Sixth Form. I have had a great time with each and everyone of them and I will definitely miss them”. Nathan
A Level Transition Work
If you are holding a conditional offer to attend Kings Norton Sixth Form from September 2021 we would like you to complete the transition work for the subjects you have chosen. This work would normally be given out at our transition days. This work would normally be given out at our transition days. These will not be taking place in the normal manner this year, but we do ask that you keep the 6th July free as we are hoping to hold a scaled down in-person transition event.
All transition work can be found on the Sixth Form Pages.
Calling All KNGS Students – Designers Wanted!
Calling all KNGS students – we need you to great creative and help us give the Student Planner a make over!
All requirements and details can be found in the flyer below – just make sure you meet the terms and conditions listed and send your designs to Miss Bromley by 18th April, 2021.
Good luck everyone!
Interfaith Week – Virtual Forum
As part of national Interfaith Week, the RE Department at Kings Norton Girls’ School & Sixth Form hosted a virtual Faiths Forum with representatives from different religions and beliefs in Birmingham. Topics such as Covid-19, racism and free speech were discussed and will be shown in RE lessons. Thanks to our kind community leaders for their valuable time and contributions:
Gen Kelsang Leksang – Resident Teacher, Kadampa Buddhist Centre
Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi – Rabbi, Birmingham Progressive Synagogue
Maulana Humayon Jahangeerkhan – Imam, Baitul Muqeet Mosque (Ahmadiyya Muslim Community)
Rev Mat Wilson – Senior Minister, Rowheath Pavilion Church
Jon Trevor – Humanists UK
The Faith Forum can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/1RD0BR4L20c
Children In Need Event – Friday 13th November
This year we will be hosting a scaled down and COVID friendly Children In Need event on Friday 13th November; we are unable to host our usually very popular bake sale and dance competitions. However in true KNGS style we will still be supporting a truly amazing charity through a “Come as Yourself day”.
This year Children in Need are supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people across the UK through the current pandemic. They are encouraging young people to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin and to express their identity on Friday 13th November by coming to school in their own clothes.
As we are unable to take physical money donations this year we are encouraging students/parents and family members to head to our Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kngs-cin2020 to submit a donation. We fully appreciate circumstances are challenging right now; but even the smallest of donations can help to make a difference.
We are looking forward to seeing our KNGS Community in their own clothes on Friday 13th November.
Sixth Form Applications Open & Virtual Open Event
We are delighted to launch our Sixth Form Virtual Open Event. Applications are now open.
School Opening September 2020
KNGS will be opening fully to all students in September 2020.
Information relating to the school opening can be found below:
| School Opening, September 2020 – Parent/Carer Letter & Related Information |
Parent/Carer Letter |
| Home School Agreement | |
| KNGS Year group zones Sept 2020 | |
| Risk Assessment – Full Opening Sept 2020 (Updated Aug 2020) | |
| Footwear Information (in relation to Parent Letter above) |
Sixth Form Enrolment
Kings Norton Sixth Form Enrolment will take place on Thursday 20th August 2020.
Information on what time to arrive can be found below:
- 8.30-11.00: KNGS applicants with offers
- 11.30-13.00: KNBS students with offers
- 13.30 onwards: all other applicants with offers
Please do not arrive earlier than the applicable stated enrolment time above.
It is essential that you bring your pre-signed blue forms with you and, if you are not already a KNGS student, your ID and exam results, to complete your enrolment.
Covering letter for enrolment 2020-2