Category: Upper School – King Alfred School

Reflecting & Remembering: Y9 Battlefields Trip

2nd December 2024

“The trip definitely changed my understanding of the war.” Supporting students learning through trips, experiences or visiting speakers is a key part of the learning experience at KAS. Every November…

All That Jazz: Student Band Lights Up The Main Hall

21st November 2024

Despite the darkness of an autumn night, there was a warm glow from the Main Hall for the inaugural KAS Jazz Club. Tables were crowded with members of the KAS…

More unforgettable memories in the Namibian desert

14th October 2024

A group of 16 Year 11 students and two KAS teachers journeyed to Namibia in June – a trip described as “one of the best experiences of my life” by…

Year 7 Camp: “It was great fun – until the sweets ran out!”

30th September 2024

KAS students embraced three days of adventure and self-discovery on the recent Year 7 Camp trip. The intrepid group set-out for the Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre near Norwich one sunny…

KAS students lead care home activities – with help from Harvard experts

19th September 2024

Students from The King Alfred School recently worked with researchers from Harvard University to explore how helping others through acts of service might positively impact their own wellbeing, too.  The…

GCSE students shine at The King Alfred School

22nd August 2024

Year 11 students at The King Alfred School (KAS) could not contain their excitement today after achieving an impressive set of GCSE results. Well over half (55.4%) of grades earned…

Students secure stellar set of A level results at The King Alfred School

15th August 2024

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%)…

Year 10 Summer Term Camp

1st July 2024

Towards the end of term, we had a fantastic time at Year 10 camp. We went to Mendip Activity Centre in north Somerset, which provided us with beautiful surroundings to…

UAL Perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream

1st July 2024

The UAL production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream set in the 1920s was a dazzling blend of Shakespearean magic and Roaring Twenties flair. The performance cleverly intertwined period-specific music, featuring…

Sports Day 2024

28th June 2024

The King Alfred School Sports Day took place at the StoneX Stadium for the second year running. It was fantastic to take students from Years 6 – 10 to the…

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