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Assessment Under the Microscope
Since it’s inception, one of the aims of The King Alfred School Society has been to be at the forefront of Educational research and reform – striving to make education the best it can be for students. With that in mind we have published new research which indicates the current assessment system in schools is letting…
World Book Day 2024
This World Book Day, the Lower School welcomed a variety of different authors in the week leading up to, during and after World Book Day. It was a brilliant opportunity for students from Reception to Year 6 to listen to authors and learn more about their writing tips, inspiration and interests, as well as their…
Lower School Performs Hamlet at The Shaw Theatre
During the term, students from Years 4 to 6 had the opportunity to perform the Shakespearean play, Hamlet, at The Shaw Theatre. This was a fantastic opportunity for the students involved, who met those from the Shakespeare Company who helped them learn Shakespearean language and stage techniques, but also because they got to perform on…
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,…
KAS Comments In GCSE Alternatives Article
As a school, we are working with groups like Rethinking Assessment and the School Directed Courses Consortium to look at alternatives to the current GCSE system. Leading the charge at KAS is our Deputy Head Alistair McConville (one of the founders of both of the above organisations), so its great to see him quoted prominently…
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…
Firework Tickets on Sale
The annual KASparents fireworks event is happening on Saturday 11th November from 4pm – 7pm. As usual there will be fabulous food, refreshing drinks, stunning stalls and entertainment for all – in addition to the main event of fireworks at 6.45pm. Tickets can be purchased online via the link below. Get them quick as the…
A level results success for our students
Year 13 students were happy to be back in School for the day today as they collected their A level results. With 50% of all grades at A*-A, and 90% of the grades A* – C, the results reflect the hard work and dedication of this group of students. For many of them this would…
Matilda Brings The House Down
Students in Lower School (and two Upper School performers) pulled off a fun and fabulous production of the Matilda musical which played to full houses and smiling faces in the penultimate week of term. Led by Head of Lower School, Karen Thomas, Deputy Head of Lower School Rachael Herman and Year 2 teacher Natalie Petzal,…
