Category: Upper School – King Alfred School
Greece trip inspires future studies – and travels!
Earlier this year, students took part in a rich and memorable educational visit to Greece, exploring some of the most significant archaeological sites and cultural landmarks of the ancient world. The trip provided invaluable context for GCSE studies while inspiring curiosity, reflection and a lasting appreciation of the ancient world – both for those studying…
Exciting science: explosions, snakes and surprisingly cute snails!
Making learning fun is core to The King Alfred School’s philosophy, and that was certainly the case around British Science Week, as a range of activities brought science excitingly to life. Upper School Science The Old Library reverberated to the sound of pops, bangs, oohs and aahs as Ben from Explorer Dome came in with…
Vinyl, CDs & social justice: students’ inspiring outing
Members of our Vintage Music and Arts Club enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon as they embarked on a ‘Charity Shop Music Tour’ along East Finchley High Road, arranged by club organiser Pat Leacock. Originally, the group had planned to visit a second‑hand record shop, but a last‑minute closure (top picture!) led to an unexpected adventure. Armed…
Sun, snow and self-reliance: KAS ski trip 2026
Ask anyone who went on this year’s school ski trip what they loved about it, and you’ll hear the words freedom, fun and friendship over and over again. The trip encapsulated everything that is special about a KAS education and students shone on and off the slopes, showcasing our school values and creating lasting memories.
Year 9s consider their futures – with help from parents
Year 9 students have been considering their futures ahead of selecting their GCSE subjects later this term – with the help of parents and fellow students. As part of our Year 9 Careers Fair, they had the chance to explore careers in industries ranging from law, medicine and architecture to film and TV, event management…
Student volunteers develop sports leadership skills
Please join us in congratulating our Year 9 students who represented the school so wonderfully as volunteers at the Barnet Bar No One (BBN1) event last term. Held at Hendon Leisure Centre, BBN1 gives primary school children with a range of special educational needs (SEN) the opportunity to participate in different sports. Eleven Upper School…
Guys & Dolls rocks the Phoenix Theatre!
This year’s Upper School show took over the re-vamped Phoenix Theatre for three nights last term, with a show-stopping production of Guys and Dolls – an experience described as “unbelievable” by one student performer. The Drama and Music departments worked tirelessly to create a truly memorable event. With stunning sets, stand-out performances, dazzling dancing and sensational…
KAS clubs get creative – even Maths Club!
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…
Resilience & redecorating: Year 11s make a difference in Namibia
After completing their GCSEs in July, a group of our Year 11 students found themselves back in the classroom – this time in Namibia. The group headed to the Kunene region to embark on a transformative two-week trip that blended volunteer work, adventure and personal growth. There, the Upper School students spent time lending a…
Careers Event: Sustainability
This term sees an exciting addition to our Connections Forum series as we welcome an inspiring panel of experts to share their insights on the subject of Careers in Sustainability: Working for the World you Want. The event is open to anyone in the school community, but particularly to Upper School students, in Year 7…
