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Year 10 Summer Term Camp

1st July 2024

Towards the end of term, we had a fantastic time at Year 10 camp. We went to Mendip Activity Centre in north Somerset, which provided us with beautiful surroundings to sit back and relax after the hard work of Block exams. There was plenty for us to do when we arrived, with the lodge offering…

UAL Perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream

1st July 2024

The UAL production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream set in the 1920s was a dazzling blend of Shakespearean magic and Roaring Twenties flair. The performance cleverly intertwined period-specific music, featuring jazz and swing, with silent film-style projections that added a whimsical charm. The use of film allowed for innovative scene transitions and dreamlike sequences. This…

Sports Day 2024

28th June 2024

The King Alfred School Sports Day took place at the StoneX Stadium for the second year running. It was fantastic to take students from Years 6 – 10 to the stadium where they could participate in several events including the 4x100m relay, shotput, javelin, long jump and many more! The students were brilliant with supporting…

The Village 2024

25th June 2024

As a persistent date in the calendar, The Village was back for another year at KAS. This year’s cohort had a brilliant week on site, living in the huts they had built in groups of 4-6 and choosing from a huge range of activities or just spending time as a community. They learnt fire safety,…

Photography Exhibition 2024

25th June 2024

This year’s Photography exhibition was perhaps the most ambitious show we’ve staged, with both A level and GCSE on display along with a touch of Year 10 and 12 – around 75 of our student photographers had work on show. We deliberately curated the show to enhance the visual noise and impact of the work…

Saying Goodbye to Our 2024 Retirees

25th June 2024

Our community is a special one and so we are always sad when people move on to their next adventure. This year, we will be saying goodbye to three, much loved, long standing teachers who really are part of the DNA of the School. Ilona, Claire Michael and Jane have around 90 years of service…

Parent Portal – A Guide

19th June 2024

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…

Year 7 Stir Up Success with Global Food Fair

19th June 2024

Year 7 raised money for Alexandra Wylie Tower Foundation during their Project Week (Monday 17 – Friday 21 June 2024) by creating and running food stalls. Over the Monday and Tuesday of Project Week, the students were put into their Crews and split into three groups of three. These three groups were then divided across…

Acing it in Athletics

12th June 2024

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…

KAStonbury 2024 tickets now available!

6th June 2024

This popular community event promises to deliver a packed afternoon featuring live music, dance and cheer acts, activities for children, and a variety of different stalls and food stands. Earlybird tickets are available until Saturday 15 June (prices do not include booking fees): Under 18s – £8 Adults – £12 Regular tickets (prices do not…

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