St Simon Stock Catholic School

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Friday 14 February 2025 Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025! This week, we were excited to participate in National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), a fantastic opportunity to explore the wide range of pathways available to our students beyond traditional academic routes.
Wednesday 5 February 2025 Stocky Student Shortlisted for Prestigious Art Award One of our incredibly talented Year 13 students, Fallon, has achieved an extraordinary milestone—being shortlisted for the RI Coronation Award at the Royal Institute of Painters! This prestigious recognition places Fallon among the final 40 artists in a field dominated by private, grammar, and specialist art schools. Find out more about Fallon's journey, their stunning artwork, and what this means for their future in the world of art!
Monday 27 January 2025 Building Friendships Across Cultures! We had the joy of welcoming students and staff from Beijing No. 85 High School for an unforgettable cultural exchange. From classroom experiences to a heartfelt farewell assembly, friendships blossomed, and lasting memories were made.
Tuesday 14 January 2025 Year 11 Drama Trip to The National Theatre On 10 January 2025, our Year 11 Drama students, accompanied by three staff members, had the fantastic opportunity to watch The Importance of Being Earnest at the renowned National Theatre. The performance was nothing short of spectacular
Friday 10 January 2025 Class of 2024 Year 13 Graduation Evening At the start of this term, we had the privilege of welcoming back our exceptional Class of 2024 for a memorable evening dedicated to celebrating their remarkable achievements.
Thursday 19 December 2024 Can Appeal 2024 Success: A Heartfelt Thank You This festive season, our school community came together to support the Can Appeal, one of our key charity initiatives.
Wednesday 18 December 2024 Christmas Carol Service 2024 On the evening of Tuesday, 17 December, our school hosted its much-loved annual Carol Service to mark the final week of term.
Friday 13 December 2024 Christmas Jumper Day 2024 On Thursday, 12 December, our school came together to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day, with staff and students showcasing their most festive and creative knitwear.
Friday 6 December 2024 Poppy Appeal 2024 We are delighted to share that our school raised an impressive £152.19 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, running from October through to the end of November.
Friday 6 December 2024 Maidstone Heritage Art Competition Winner We are thrilled to announce that Year 13 student, Joe, has been named the winner of the Maidstone Heritage Art Competition!
Thursday 28 November 2024 John Downton Awards 2024 Winner We are thrilled to congratulate Beatrice, who was awarded the prestigious Drawing Award at this year’s John Downton Awards in the 11–16 age category.
Tuesday 26 November 2024 Porchlight Cheque Presentation Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome representatives from the Porchlight charity for a special cheque presentation, following the incredible fundraising efforts of our Sixth Form students and staff.
Monday 11 November 2024 British Army Careers Workshop On Monday, 11 November, we were honoured to welcome representatives from the British Army as part of our Careers and Futures Programme. The visit began with an informative talk where the Army representatives outlined the diverse pathways and career opportunities available within the British Army. Students learned about apprenticeships, roles in the regular and reserve forces, and the wide range of careers across all sectors of the industry, from logistics and engineering to healthcare and technology.
Wednesday 23 October 2024 Careers Fair 2024 On Wednesday 22 October St Simon Stock Catholic School held its highly anticipated annual Careers Fair, welcoming a diverse group of vendors and giving students a valuable opportunity to explore their future career paths. Attendees included representatives from universities, the RAF, Kent Police, FCC Environment, British College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bellway, Gallagher Group, Scania, College of ESports, Whitehead Monckton Law, The Electrical Academy, Natwest Group, UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) and RDT Limited.
Friday 18 October 2024 11 Stocky Students Shortlisted for John Downton Award 2024 We are thrilled to announce that eleven of our students have been shortlisted for the John Downton Award for Young Artists 2024. This is a remarkable achievement, and we are incredibly proud of the following students.
Wednesday 16 October 2024 Kent Police Visit Inspires Year 12 & Year 13 Criminology Students On Wednesday 16 October, our Year 12 and Year 13 Criminology students had the exciting opportunity to welcome two officers from Kent Police - Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Talboys and Sergeant Claire Boichat. As part of our Careers & Futures program, the officers shared their personal experiences within the force and discussed the diverse range of career options available within Kent Police.
Tuesday 15 October 2024 Sixth Form Students Support Porchlight's 50th Anniversary with Sleepout Fundraiser Our Sixth Form students, along with some dedicated staff members, recently took part in the Porchlight Sleepout to raise awareness and funds for homelessness.
Thursday 22 August 2024 GCSE Results Days 2024 The St Simon Stock Catholic School community would like to congratulate our Year 11 cohort on another set of excellent results.
Thursday 15 August 2024 A Level Results 2024 St Simon Stock Catholic School A Level Results 2024
Monday 22 July 2024 Year 12 Students Explore UCAS Discovery Day at Detling Showgrounds Earlier this term, our Year 12 students embarked on an insightful journey to the UCAS Discovery Day held at Detling Showgrounds.