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Message from Robert – looking ahead to week two
As we start the second week of distance learning from KAS, Robert’s update covers exam news, community and the upcoming council meeting. Today’s update was filmed in our Photography Department.
Message from Robert – thank you for week one
An update from Head, Robert at the end of the first week of remote learning.
Remote learning for Upper School students
Though our school buildings are closed, our students are busy studying from home. We know this new way of working can be challenging. Here are some tips for remote learning and reminders of how we will be delivering lessons to different year groups across the Upper School.
Bringing science to life – from species to space
This year the Science Department went all out to celebrate British Science Week. First they helped colleagues across the school integrate science into their subjects by sharing video clips on subjects like: ‘The Art and Science of Special Effects’ for Drama and ‘Communicating science…popular science writing’ for English.
You CAN judge these books by their (brilliant) covers
In the Upper School World Book day doesn’t require last minute costume changes and face paint (though we know lots of the students would love that too) – instead we asked older students to design a new cover for their favourite book. Entries came in from across the school but the English Department chose some…
World Book Day costumes delight and inspire
Across the Lower School – imagination and creativity were on display when the students chose their favourite book characters to dress up as. World Book Day is always an excuse to raid the dressing up box but the real joy is in sharing favourite books with friends and celebrating stories and reading. We had visits…
Jumping for ISA netball joy
Congratulations to our Y8 netball team who are through to the finals of the ISA tournament
Success for TEDxKingAlfredSchool speakers
For the second year running, The King Alfred School (KAS) in Hampstead hosted a day-long TEDx event featuring inspirational short talks by students, staff and parents. The event which took place in the school’s Phoenix Theatre, presented 19 talks and one musical performance. With 10 of the talks being delivered by students, some as young…
The long walks for fundraising
Students across Y11 are working towards a trip to Namibia later in the year with a variety of fundraising schemes. The King Alfred School will be working with a local charity in Namibia for the 14th year in a row when they head back there this summer. You can read about last year’s trip here….
Student’s film nominated for Into Film Award
A film made by Sixth Form film student Rhodri B has been selected from hundreds of applicants as part of this year’s Into Film Awards.
