Category: Upper School – King Alfred School
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…
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…
Sunny Ski Trip to Sestriere
When February half term rolls around it’s a welcome chance to relax, regroup and find peace in the winter darkness….unless you’re taking 80 students to the Italian Alps for an epic ski trip! The grand scale of this year’s ski crew meant that two separate groups set off from the School on a grey Sunday…
See Andrew Scott in Vanya at The Phoenix
The King Alfred Phoenix Theatre is excited to announce that it’s showing the National Theatre Live recording of Vanya starring Andrew Scott on 26th March at 5pm. Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes,…
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…
