Category: Sixth Form – King Alfred School
Sixth Form Indonesia trip: leeches, learning and living in the moment
A group of King Alfred Sixth Form students recently journeyed to remote Indonesian islands where they conducted ecological research – and learned valuable life lessons, too. The two-week trip saw the group of eight – six students and two teachers – travel to the Wallacea region in eastern Indonesia. There they worked on two separate…
KAS boats battle it out in 21-mile rowing race
Two of The King Alfred School’s boats took to the Thames on Saturday (21st September) as KAS students took part in the 36th annual Great River Race. The two crews, each made up of five students and one KAS staff member, rowed the 21.6-mile route alongside 268 other boats from all over the world. The…
Students secure stellar set of A level results at The King Alfred School
Year 13 students at The King Alfred School (KAS) were celebrating today after their hard work earned them an excellent set of A Level results. With almost a quarter (24.7%) of all grades at A*, well over half (56.3%) of grades at A* – A and 91.3% of the grades at A* – C, today’s…
Art & Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design (CCS) at KAS
Before half term, the Art and DT Departments held a fantastic exhibition for students in Sixth Form and Years 10-11 to showcase their work. The exhibition comprised a variety of different medias that the students have been working hard on for many weeks, from blacksmithing to ceramics, jewellery to clothing, there was plenty to see….
The Show Goes On in Year 12
It has been another busy term so far for our Year 12 Drama and UAL students. They have been working hard to prepare and showcase some fantastic performances. The former having completed their devised piece, Demise or Alive, which presented a daring, satirical and thought-provoking performance which delved into our complex fascination with the macabre….
Exploring Connections with the Roots Programme
We have ten Year 12 students who are currently participating with Roots, a programme that brings together young people and teachers from state and independent schools across class, cultural, racial and religious divides. Read what one student, Sofia, had to say about signing up to the Roots Programme: “Our Roots are powerful. Amid deep divisions…
Sixth Form EPQ Presentation Evening Celebrates Diverse and Intriguing Projects
The Sixth Form Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) presentation evening was a resounding success, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of our students as they delved into a wide array of thought-provoking topics. From dissecting the intricacies of human behaviour to exploring cultural phenomena, the evening was a testament to the depth of intellectual curiosity among our…
A Walking Tour through the History of the Stuart Dynasty
Our A level History students took a walking tour around London before the end of term. Here is what two students had to say about the trip: Lily: “We started by looking at the Great Fire of London Memorial. We learnt the royal society used to conduct experiments in a room underneath the monument, but…
Festival de Théâtre francophone 2024
This half term, KAS was excited to welcome 13 schools for the 9th annual French Drama Festival. Each school prepared a short piece of French theatre to perform in front of a panel of judges, all hoping to win one of six prizes: Best Play, Best Lead Performance, Best Performance in a Supporting Role, Best…
A Parents’ Guide to SOCS
The PE Department have launched a new tool, SOCS, which will help keep you informed about sports fixtures here at KAS. SOCS provides easy access to information about teams, match details, and results for those of you whose child/children participate in sport at KAS. You will be able to find out in just a few…
