Category: Whole School – King Alfred School
Head’s Blog: Resilience In Focus
Karen Thomas, Head of Lower School appears in the current issue of Absolutely Education magazine as part of an article called ‘Developing Resilience in Schools’. You can read the whole article here. While our natural tendency may be to protect the children in our care at all costs, wrapping them up in cotton wool does…
Keeping your children safe online
Digital devices and platforms are an ever-greater presence in all our lives – something which presents many opportunities, but also various risks. We appreciate that this is a key concern for parents, who are keen to understand and manage the various issues arising from these developing technologies. As a school, we are constantly monitoring and…
Head’s Blog: A Case For The Arts
Deputy Head, Al McConville looks at the value of artistic subjects within a curriculum. A group of KAS students recently attended a music workshop for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees as part of our Global Challenges course. They shared musical instruments from around the globe, and within two hours a skilled facilitator had turned them…
All That Jazz: Student Band Lights Up The Main Hall
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 community ready to enjoy an evening of entertainment as our 15 piece student Jazz Band took to the stage alongside professional jazz musicians. As a…
Better together: how our partnerships drive educational progress
The Independent Schools Council’s (ISC) Partnership Week runs from 4-8 November 2024, celebrating meaningful partnership work between state and independent schools. As a proud and active member of the ISC, we asked our Partnerships and Leadership Support, Liz Robinson, to outline the ways in which our own partnerships help lead the way in education reform. …
Fireworks tickets now on sale!
Tickets for the annual KASParents Fireworks event are now on sale! Bringing together KAS families old and new, it’s always a hugely popular event so grab your tickets before they sell out. What you need to know: When: Saturday 9 November Where: Manor Wood site Timings: Gates open 4.30pm, Bonfire 6.30pm, Fireworks 6.45pm There will…
KAS students take over London theatre – get your tickets now!
KAS students will take to the stage of a local London theatre this November to stage the School’s latest drama production. The Ballad of Raggedy Alice is a family-friendly musical for anyone who’s ever spent too long wondering whether the grass really is greener on the other side. It tells the tale of Alice, who…
KAStonbury 2024
The rain did not keep KAStonbury away! KAStonbury 2024 returned after a fantastic KAS 125 celebration the year before. KASparents were brilliant in reorganising the locations of stalls and the stage in spite of the weather, allowing all to still have a great time enjoying a large range of activities, food, drinks and an extensive…
Parent Portal – A Guide
Whilst our website is packed full of useful information for KAS families and those looking to join our community, we also have a dedicated Parent Portal, which acts as a central resource for information about the school, including key dates and events, student timetables, and useful documents. You will also find quick links to other…
Acing it in Athletics
After the Summer Half Term break, 50 KAS students between Years 5-9 travelled to Bedford International Stadium to compete in the Regional ISA North London Athletics competition. There were some brilliant results, with 13 students ending the day on the podium in their events, and we had amazing success as overall Year group teams. The…
