At the heart of King Alfred’s philosophy is our child centred approach. This has been the practice here since 1898 when the school opened, and remains equally true today. We appreciate that every child is unique and has their own set of strengths, attributes and areas to develop.
The inaugural ‘Imagine if…’ Sir Ken Robinson Lecture proved to be an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, learning and education. The event began with an introduction from legendary educationalist Sir Ken Robinson’s daughter, Kate Robinson. A talk by Head of KAS, Robert Lobatto followed, and the event concluded with a panel discussion featuring Kate and Robert alongside Evelyn Forde (leadership expert...
Read More Last week, we were delighted to welcome Dinah Heller (OA 1947) and her granddaughter Charlotte to KAS.
A lifelong early years educator, Dinah spent the morning exploring the School with Karen, Head of Lower School, meeting pupils and visiting classrooms.
Dinah celebrated her 96th birthday last week, and we were happy to celebrate the occasion by presenting her with a handmade wooden serving board engraved with her name and the KAS logo. Crafted from the hardwood benches of old science labs, it’s a small piece of the School's history to take home with her all the way to New York.
Dinah also got to meet Cammy in Year 6. Earlier this year, the pair exchanged letters through our Festive Post programme, and it was wonderful to see their correspondence come full circle by meeting in person.
The last stop on the tour ended at Ivy Wood to the A Level DT Exhibition, where both Dinah and Charlotte were impressed by the technical skill and sophistication in the students’ designs.
Dinah noticed many changes since her time at KAS in the 1930s but noted that KAS remain a unique and special place. “Children are truly fortunate to have this very special educational experience.” ... See MoreSee Less
“The aim is to allow children to grow chiefly through their own efforts, and more or less at their own temperamental pace, into their own image.”
The village green setting of the main school site contributes to the community feeling with Lower School classrooms all opening out directly onto the play areas, parents encouraged to spend time in the grounds and all students offered opportunities for outdoor learning.
