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The King Alfred School
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.
Y9 Spanish students were tasked with making posters explaining the preterite tense. Their creations were beautifully presented and extremely informative. In lessons pupils are now using this tense with a lot more confidence and accuracy! ¡Viva la gramática! #SchoolSpanish #MFL
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Posted : 17th November 2020
The KAS Music Department have been very busy this term with two amazing concerts. First up was Axemonsters which was live streamed on our YouTube Channel as we weren’t able to invite a live audience into the space. It was a steep learning curve for our amazing technician, Matt, but one he negotiated brilliantly and delivered all the usual magic,...
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Posted : 23rd September 2020
This week in Games, we have an exciting Year 7 & 8 Inter-Form Sports Competition! There was a real buzz this morning on the new astroturf and netball court where mixed teams from Y8 were enjoying healthy competition in fun games of Netball and Football in the atmospheric mist!
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Posted : 26th November 2020
Aimee, Year 11
“I value the freedom I get given in my work and my decisions at King Alfred. The teachers create an amazingly supportive environment where I feel inspired to learn.”
Justin, Year 13
"As a year group there's a real sense of togetherness in the Sixth Form and I've been able to meet new friends and enjoy getting to know people from outside my subject groups."
Welcome to the KAS Sixth Form
Tabitha, Year 7
“I love the friendliness of the school, it’s got a really nice feeling to it and everyone’s so welcoming”
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“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.”
John Russell, KAS Head 1901-1920
Space to Grow
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.
