School of Science and Technology, Maidstone

Towards the end of the academic year, our Year 10 students took part in Work Experience Week, spending time in a range of professional environments and gaining valuable insight into the world of work.

This was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore different career pathways, develop their confidence and build important skills that will support them in the future. From communication and teamwork to organisation and independence, students gained first-hand experience of what working life can look like across a variety of sectors.

We are incredibly proud of the way our Year 10 students approached the week, showing enthusiasm, maturity and a positive attitude throughout their placements.

As they prepare to become Year 11 students in September, we hope this experience has helped inspire their next steps and given them valuable skills to take forward.

Only two weeks to go until GCSE Results Day and Sixth Form Enrolment!

We are wishing all of our Year 11 students the very best of luck with their results and look forward to welcoming them back to SST on very soon!

Students will also be able to enrol for Sixth Form study on the day. Internal students can enrol from 8am, and external students can enrol between 10.30am and 2pm.

Applications on Applicaa are currently closed and will reopen on Results Day. Students enrolling should bring proof of their results with them, in the format provided by their school, for example a physical letter or email.

Further information about SST Sixth Form, including our course directory, option blocks and entry requirements, can be found on our website:
https://www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk/3459/sixth-form

If students are unable to enrol on the day, they can email [email protected] or call 01622 938444 during the enrolment window.

On Monday, 29 June, we were delighted to welcome students to our SST Sixth Form Induction Day.

It was wonderful to see so many of our current Year 11 students, as well as students joining us from other schools, experiencing what Sixth Form life at SST has to offer.

The day began with breakfast in the common room, followed by an assembly introducing students to SST Sixth Form, the structure of the day and the key information leading up to GCSE Results Day and enrolment. Throughout the day, students took part in a range of A Level taster lessons, including a session with Mr Tebbutt our Head of Sixth Form, and our current Year 12 Senior Prefects.

At lunchtime, students enjoyed the sunshine with a variety of garden games and a rounders match, giving them the chance to relax, meet one another and get to know the Sixth Form community.

We would also like to thank our current Year 12 students, who represented SST Sixth Form brilliantly throughout the day. They helped answer questions, supported activities and helped external students navigate the school.

We hope everyone enjoyed the induction programme and gained an insight into life at SST Sixth Form. We look forward to welcoming students back on GCSE Results Day, Thursday, 20 August, when they will be able to enrol for Sixth Form study.

Internal students can enrol from 8am, and external students can enrol between 10.30am and 2pm.

GCSE Results Day and Sixth Form Enrolment are almost here!

We would like to wish all of our Year 11 students the very best of luck as they wait to receive their results. We look forward to welcoming students back to SST on Thursday, 20 August, for GCSE Results Day and our Sixth Form Enrolment.

Internal students can enrol for Sixth Form from 8am, and external students can enrol between 10.30am and 2pm.

Applications on Applicaa are now closed and will reopen on Results Day. Students enrolling for Sixth Form should bring proof of their results with them, in the format provided by their school, such as a physical letter or email.

For more information about SST Sixth Form, including our course directory, option blocks and entry requirements, please visit:
https://www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk/3459/sixth-form

If students are unable to enrol on the day, please email Mr Tebbutt at [email protected] or call 01622 938444 during the enrolment window.

Last term, our Year 8 and Year 9 Girls’ Rounders teams represented SST at the Maidstone Schools Rounders Tournament.

Both teams performed brilliantly throughout the tournament, showing excellent teamwork, determination and resilience, despite a heavy downpour near the end of the event.

We are delighted to share that both teams finished in second place out of eight schools, which is a fantastic achievement.

Well done to all of the students who took part. We look forward to more opportunities for students to represent SST across a range of sports in the new academic year.

Last term, we were delighted to welcome our new Year 7 cohort to SST for their Taster Day.

It was wonderful to meet the students who will be joining us in September and to give them another opportunity to experience life at SST. We hope they have enjoyed the various transition workshops and events that have taken place over the past few months to support their move to secondary school.

We hope all of our new students and their families have a lovely summer, and we look forward to seeing them again very soon, this time in SST uniform!

SST Sports Day 2026

Sports Day was a fantastic experience for all students and was split across two days to ensure student safety during the hot weather.

By spreading the events across Monday and Tuesday, we were able to run activities during the cooler parts of the day, while still giving students the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events.

On Monday, students took part in a variety of team games, giving everyone the chance to get involved, contribute to their House and enjoy the day with their peers. The introduction of our new inflatables was a real highlight, with students thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to take part in something different and exciting.

On Tuesday, the focus moved to the track events, including the 100m, 200m and relay races. These events were highly competitive, with students showing excellent effort, determination and support for one another. The day finished with tug of war, which created a brilliant atmosphere and brought students together in a fun and competitive way.

Across both days, students demonstrated great enthusiasm, teamwork and resilience. It was fantastic to see so many students taking part, supporting each other and creating such a positive Sports Day experience.

The results were shared during our last day of term celebration assembly, where we celebrated team achievements and announced Einstein as the winning House!

Well done to all students who took part. We look forward to more sports activities, clubs and competitions next academic year!

On Friday, 26 June, we welcomed our Year 11 students to their Prom at the Mercure Hotel in Maidstone, celebrating the end of the GCSE exam period in style.

It was a brilliant evening, with all students arriving in style, before enjoying a well deserved celebration with friends and staff. It was lovely to see everyone dressed their best and marking such a special moment together.

We hope our Year 11 students had the most amazing time, and we look forward to seeing them again in August for GCSE Results Day and Sixth Form enrolment!

Vacancy: Teacher of Engineering and Design Technology

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Engineering and Design Technology to join our team at SST.

As a STEM focused school, our students are highly engaged and passionate about STEM learning. With access to state of the art facilities, including a dedicated engineering classroom, this is an exciting opportunity to inspire and challenge students across a range of abilities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a dynamic curriculum that develops creativity, problem solving and technical skills, helping to prepare students for future careers in engineering and design.

To submit your application or read the full job description, please visit the vacancy page on our website:

https://www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk/2212/vacancies/careers/59/teacher-of-engineering-and-dt

A reminder that Sports Day will now take place across two mornings due to the current hot weather.

Sports Day events will take place on Monday, 6 July, during Periods 1 to 3, and Tuesday, 7 July, during Periods 1 to 2.

Whilst the mornings will be cooler than the afternoons, students should still ensure they regularly reapply sunscreen throughout the day and bring a refillable water bottle and a hat to help them stay cool.

Students are encouraged to wear their House PE shirt, as they can earn house points for doing so.

Lunch service will run as normal. Students who would like to buy an ice cream from the ice cream van should bring their card, as cash will not be accepted.

We look forward to a fun, action packed Sports Day!