KAS clubs get creative – even Maths Club!
7th January 26
Creative thinking is core to our educational approach here at The King Alfred School – and that even extends to our Maths Club!
Last term saw attendees of the weekly KAS club work together to create the seasonal gingerbread scene pictured above, which is made up of an impressive 72 Rubik’s Cubes.
They followed a pattern set by Maths teacher Sam Kirkwood (pictured alongside students). It was based on a design submitted by Ace B and Mateo R (Year 12), and required one side of each cube to be in a precise formation.
In the true ‘KAS community’ spirit, their work was displayed in a custom frame built especially for the Maths department by DT and Forest School teacher Chris Raymond.
Earlier in the term, Year 7 student Aviv C impressed Sam by learning how to solve a Rubik’s Cube in just three weekly sessions.
“I’ve been waiting all week to come to Maths Club and finally finish it,” he said proudly on the day of completion. “It feels great!”
More weekly creative fun is enjoyed at Vintage Music and Arts Club, which provides a space for students to enjoy and discover music from the 60s and beyond, whilst making arts and crafts.
It’s a chance to connect with peers and enjoy a mindful moment, and is run by Learning Support teacher Pat Leacock – who students enthusiastically say is “the best thing about the club”!
“I created this club as a welcoming, creative space away from the busy buzz of school where more introverted voices could be heard,” shared Pat.
Echoing that sentiment, one regular attendee said: “I like this club because we can express ourselves at this club in our own fantastic ways and play the music that we like.”
Maths Club runs every Friday lunchtime for all Upper School students keen to try their hand at cube art, puzzles or problems. Vintage Music and Arts Club runs every Wednesday lunchtime and is similarly open to all. They are just two of the extensive Upper School co-curricular activities available at the school.
