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Unplugged 2025: music and togetherness
Our annual Unplugged concert took place the week before half-term – and was as fantastic as ever. Students from Years 6 to 13 took to the Main Hall stage, performing everything from golden oldies to modern covers and even some original compositions. Music Technology teacher Dan Aarons said: “Thanks to everyone for attending Unplugged. It…
Houses of Parliament trip: Sixth Formers see politics in action
A group of KAS Sixth Formers saw democracy in action in January, as they visited the Houses of Parliament as part of their A level Politics studies. Students enjoyed a tour of Parliament and had the opportunity to watch a live debate in the House of Commons. They also participated in a fun workshop, which…
Year 7 get creative with specialist workshops
Our Year 7 students enjoyed two days of creative workshops in the spring sunshine. While Art, Computing and Design Technology are all interwoven into students’ timetables as part of the Explorations programme, these day-long workshops gave students the time and opportunity to really get to grips with the equipment, ideas and techniques involved in these…
Space exploration ethics, AI, and restoring the balance
This Spring Term, students in Upper School have enjoyed deeper learning experiences on topics including the ethics of space exploration, whether AI should be embraced or feared, and the precarious nature of systems. The topics were considered as part of Explorations, interdisciplinary enquiry projects that our students complete in Years 6, 7 and 8 –…
Children’s Mental Health Week at KAS
To mark Children’s Mental Health Week (3-9 February), our pastoral care team devised a special events programme, sharing helpful advice on maintaining good mental health, highlighting emotional coping strategies, and encouraging students to support one another. Well-being activites Year 7 and 8 students were able to select from a menu of activities designed to promote…
Year 12s lead mental health sessions for Year 7
Community, contribution and collaboration are key values at The King Alfred School. One way we help students to develop these skills is through interaction with other year groups, and our Peer Education Programme (PEP) is a great example of this. PEP is a transformative programme from the Mental Health Foundation, designed to equip young people…
KAS community pays tribute to much-loved members
At this term’s King Alfred School Society AGM, tribute was paid to two very special and valued members of the KAS community: Sarah Phillips and Kara Conti. Sarah stepped down from the Council after 28 years of involvement in the school’s Governance. Initially a parent, she joined Council in the mid-90s and was one of…
Year 13 Drama performance splits the audience
One of the key modules of our UAL Level 3 Performing and Production Arts course sees students devising their own original plays. This year, our all-female Year 13 cohort crafted a play set in a sexual health clinic which addressed issues around female friendships, interactions and judgements. Their play, It’s Coz We’re Women, was performed…
Benedict Cumberbatch shares Hamlet insights with A level students
Upper School library was the only place “to be” for KAS Sixth Formers recently, where they had the opportunity to quiz actor Benedict Cumberbatch on his portrayal of one of Shakespeare’s most iconic roles – Hamlet. The Olivier Award winner took questions from A level English students ranging from which production of the play he…
“We all have an inner clown”
Year 12 students studying performance created a classic clowning performance which gave everyone the giggles. Choosing to study our UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts means students are committed to learning a variety of different performance styles and techniques. By trying out different options, they build a rich library of knowledge…
