Category: Upper School – King Alfred School
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….
Creating Stories in English
The English Department have been busy with a number of different projects with Years 7, 8 and 9 this Summer Term.
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….
KAS Reel in Awards at London Schools Film Awards
On Friday 3 May, former KAS students (now Old Alfredians) attended the London Schools Film Awards at Mill Hill School with Head of Film, Nuray, and Assistant Head of Sixth Form, Shelia. It was a brilliant evening of celebrating the process of filmmaking, demonstrating technical skills, attention to detail, dedication to their craft and all…
Students Sparkle in Speeches for LAMDA
This year Year 9 students were all offered the opportunity to participate in public speaking exams with LAMDA. Even those who chose not to take the exam still worked on the skills which are useful in all areas of life. Head of Drama, Lucy Hall, said: “In Drama, students have been working on speeches for…
Spring Concert 2024
The KAS community was treated to a fantastic Spring Concert to bring the Spring Term to a close after such a busy and packed few weeks. The Concert offered the opportunity for a number of groups to perform and showcase their talent, from Orchestra to Jazz, individual and duo performances to our UAL groups, and…
Visiting Versailles
Before the end of the Spring Term, Year 12 students – accompanied by Lucy, Pauline and Julian – set out on a day trip to Le Château de Versailles. Despite the early wake up call of 3.30am, the trip was well worth it and the group had the opportunity to explore the vast gardens and…
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…
Exploring German History
The History Department, along with Zoe and Al, had the pleasure of taking 30 Year 10 students on the annual trip to Berlin. The group uncovered layers of history, from Napoleon to German reunification, ate Currywurst and pretzels, and enthusiastically walked 10,000s of steps in their quest to explore the history of the city. When…
British Science Week 2024
Students have had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate British Science Week with a selection of workshops over the last week or so. We welcomed a Explorer Dome to the school who put up a Dome in the Lower School Hall to discuss all things space. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn in a more…
