Courier Autumn

A Level Results Day A Special Morning Celebrating Together No formal exams took place this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers at Kennicott instead assessed students’ likely results on their overall performance over the past two years, with every single grade being scrutinised and debated by multiple staff before being signed off by the College Principal. These grades were then subject to national moderation overseen by OFQAL. Head of Kennicott Sixth Form, Amy Withers remarked: “This year group have shown incredible composure and maturity in coping with a completely unprecedented situation since the announcement that they would not return to college in March. They have always been a tight-knit group who have supported one another, and I am amazed by the way in which they have continued to do this right through lockdown and today at Kennicott. We are immensely proud of their academic achievements and successes, as well as their resilience and compassion. We wish them every well-deserved success as they move on to their next steps”. Students this year have been denied their usual end of school rites of passage with proms and assemblies cancelled. However, Kennicott students were determined to mark their time at the College by assembling a free year book for all students which will also raise money for a student nominated charity. “This is another great example of what makes Kennicott and KEVICC students special” said Alan Salt, Principal of the College. “Despite not being able to see each other for months, students organised a brilliant memento of their time here, and it was only fitting that the College should cover the costs and include a charitable donation”. Page 5