News
KAS students grabbing a piste of the action
The pre-Christmas school-trip to Tignes was full of fun and a great team spirit as beginners got to grips with the slopes and the more experienced students made full use of the ski area.
Tickets are now on sale for TEDxKingAlfredSchool 2020
With just over three weeks to go until our second TEDx event – tickets have now gone on sale to parents and staff.
High Fives all round for Y8 fundraisers
Students from Y8 handed over a cheque for £1000 which they raised for the North London Hospice with last term’s High Five Challenge.
Farewell to Dawn Moore, KAS Head 2003 – 2015
Today is a sad day for the KAS community as many of them gather to say a final farewell to former KAS Head, Dawn Moore who sadly passed away at the end of December.
Art space renamed in memory of Areta
The run up to Christmas was busy with events across the school including an exhibition dedicated to Council Member, KAS parent and grandparent, Areta Hautman, who passed away in the summer.
Les Miserables show success for Upper School Students
Upper School students from The King Alfred School poured their hearts and souls into a dramatic production of Les Misérables this term, culminating in a three-night run in The Phoenix Theatre.
Namibia trip captured in student-made film
When students from Y12 visited Namibia earlier this year – they benefitted from the trip just as much as the school they were volunteering at. One of our Old Alfredians has made a beautiful film of the experience.
TEDx preparations have begun
Preparations are in full swing for our next TEDx event on the topic of ‘Connections’. The all-day event will be held on Saturday 8th February 2020. Last year’s inaugural TEDxKingAlfredSchool was a huge success and you can look back on the great selection of talks by students, parents and staff. This year’s speakers recently enjoyed…
Lower School students make their mark
Lower School students have all left their mark after taking part in a big drawing project which took over the Lower School Hall. Each year group was allocated a different colour and, taking a marker in each hand took turns to lay down on the floor-sized canvas and make circular designs using their whole bodies…
Art and inspiration in Venice for Sixth Formers
A level students studying Art and Design and Three Dimensional Design visited Venice over half term to take in the contemporary visual arts exhibition. Students were organised into small ‘family’ groups who would decide each day which exhibitions they wanted to go and see. Students were also given plenty of time to reflect on what…
